EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Local bicyclists are now less than two weeks away from competing in the 12th annual El Paso Puzzler Mountain Bike Race.
The 12th annual competition, which is set to begin on January 20, will feature races that are 15, 35, or 50 miles long and go up and down the Franklin Mountains. …
You've watched everything on Netflix and organized your closet. Thanks, Marie Kondo. Try getting outside and going for a ride. It won't solve the world's problems but it has been known to reduce stress. Come see us for a free bike rental and bring your co-workers. #furloughpic.twitter.com/aPmWvp7LaT
One week away from the 2019 Tommy Ketterhagen Memorial Road Race presented by bradhoustonlaw & we are honored to celebrate Tommy with his family & friends doing what he loved. Come out… https://t.co/5Zg3RGanCm
New Event Erwin Park Workday – McKinney, TX https://t.co/P0y5dBSDhW We have a bobcat scheduled to help move dirt with the trail rehab in addition to cutting a lot of new trail.
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Rain arrived around 10 pm Friday and moved through like the forecast called for. By this morning the streets dried out and I began the bike ride at 11:39 am. I selected the “Atascocita – Walden – E. Lake Houston Parkway” route and rode 28.72 miles increasing January to 164.34 miles, 14 miles more than I biked the whole month in 2018. Last year I failed to reach my 300 mile goal for January; the only month I missed until December.
Weather during the bike ride today: start 65 (71% humidity), mostly cloudy, wind NW 12. Finish 66 (52% humidity), a few clouds, wind W 10 mph. I dressed for the wind chill with shorts, leg warmers, short sleeve jersey over a long sleeve thermal jersey, wind breaker jacket, and full finger gloves from the start this time. I saw three other cyclists on FM 1960 over Lake Houston and they were dressed like it was summer: shorts with short sleeve jerseys. Apparently their blood was warmer than mine. The wind chill still made it through my wardrobe but not enough to feel uncomfortable.
When I reached Fairlake Drive on the east side of Lake Houston I stopped and took this photo of the bridge closed warning.
Making the turn a round at E. lake Houston Parkway the headwind accompanied me all the way to the 1:55 pm finish back home.
Average speed at this time of the year is not very good and today I managed 13.1 mph. Average power was 118 watts, max power 402 watts. Heart rate averaged 127 bpm, max was 147 bpm.
An unusual thing happened while I rode on through Atascocita on the way back with the heading going blank on the Wahoo Elemnt until I turned onto W. Lake Houston Parkway. It was like the GPS satellite was blocked. On the ride map that area shows as a straight line even though the streets curve around. Hopefully this was a one time thing.
Sunday through Tuesday weather looks like it will be colder than my 60 degree biking threshold but Wednesday looks hopeful.
Days after 47-year-old Kenneth Spence of College Station was killed after authorities say a vehicle hit him while he was on his bicycle, members of the area cycling community are reflecting on best safety practices and ways for cyclists and motorists to better share Brazos County roads. …
LUBBOCK, Texas – With the influx of ride-share scooters across Lubbock, city leaders are trying to address new safety concerns that come along with the new form of transportation.
City of Lubbock Councilman Jeff Griffith said it’s a top priority to ensure the safety of residents.
Fort Worth Bike Sharing continues to roll up impressive numbers as it expands its network.
Some 2018 statistics for the program:
43,236 trips.
230,241 miles.
218,272 estimated carbon offsets. (A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made to compensate for or to offset an emission made elsewhere.)
9.1 million estimated calories burned.
Currently there are 46 stations in the system, and 350 bicycles.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The holidays might be over, but it’s going to feel like Christmas morning this weekend for a group of kids who need help getting around.
Ambucs, out of Longview, Texas, is spending the next two days assembling tricycles. The trikes are custom-built to help people with mobility issues get around.
"You would not believe the joy that you see on their face," Ambucs member Paul Herring said. …
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13 Jan 2019 9:00 AM
Join us on Sunday for another exploration of the City. This is a great way to see Houston from a perspective that you miss in a car. Houston is full of surprises, we often see things that we haven’t seen before.
The target distance is about 35 to 40 miles, with a stop for breakfast and one more rest stop. Direction of travel will be decided at the start. This is a group ride, and nobody gets …
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We had a great turnout yesterday at the Houston Bikeways Stakeholder mtg! Lots of enthusiasm and positive feedback on the bike route. Thanks to all who could attend! https://t.co/OeHUQdlbsE
Great meeting tonight regarding the proposed bikeway connecting Hermann Park and Buffalo Bayou! This route will make it easier to get from Rice to many attractive destinations downtown. The crowd was… https://t.co/4Mk3b8ENhW
Lauren had another good day. She's 8th in the GC half way through but the GC times really start falling off after the top 10. She's 1:10 off the leader but… https://t.co/Cc8RQHW1YF
Enjoy a spring bike ride on beautiful country roads through picturesque Williamson County, Texas sponsored by Rentsch Brewery, Georgetown SERTOMA Club, Sun City Cyclists, Willi… https://t.co/CBcEvYRDWO
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Today’s bike ride is the longest one so far this young year at 34.42 miles. I rode what I label the “New Caney – Tavola – Valley Ranch” route going north from Kingwood. After today my January total stands 135.63 miles headed towards my 300 mile goal.
Setting out at 11:53 am the weather was sunny but chilly. I bundled up wearing shorts, leg warmers, short sleeve jersey over a long sleeve thermal jersey topped with a windbreaker jacket. I decided to wear half finger gloves but as I circled back close to home I stopped and switched to full finger gloves. Between the chilly wind and shade my fingers got cold.
Weather during the bike ride: start 63 (57% humidity), a few clouds, wind SE 13 mph. Finish 67 (58% humidity), a few clouds, wind SE 17 mph. The wind amplified the coolness and I was glad I chose the wardrobe.
I stopped in Woodridge Forest where I saw five or six homes under various stages of construction and remembered a few months ago there was grass and weed on those lots. Photos show the work going on.
Riding north the wind was helping me set a nice pace. At times when I turned into the wind I knew the ride back south could be harder. I want to get miles in to build my base fitness after being off the bike so long. Average power was 131 watts with the max coming in at 448 watts. Average heart rate 138 bpm and a max of 165 bpm. When I finished both jerseys were soaked from the work.
In Tavola a new area opened since my last ride there so I went to see where the streets were. One model home is near completion and dump trucks are hauling dirt in to raise the lots. One was stuck in the mud and a bulldozer hitched on to pull him free.
The biking back home to from Tavola wasn’t quite as tough as I expected with the wind direction coming from my left shoulder rather than straight on. I finished the ride at 2:40 pm before schools let out.
Later tonight a front will arrive with some rain so I don’t know what Saturday will hold but if it clears like the forecast says I may be able to ride around noon.
