Texas Bicycling News Digest August 3rd 2018

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BMC recalls some Timemachine 01 bikes and frames

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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — BMC is recalling its Timemachine 01 bikes and frames because in some situations the front tire can hit the downtube, posing a fall hazard.

The CPSC said BMC has received four reports of falls in the U.S., including one that resulted in a broken finger. …

Highland Village Update — August 2018

by Mark Smith | www.crosstimbersgazette.com

… Our police department has also played a big role in raising funds for the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Fallen Officer Fund. Since 2008 the department has held a bike race and 5k run fundraiser for the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, with the help of the community, has contributed over $160,000 to the fund. The event, held the third Saturday in October, will continue again this year with some enhancements. The TXFallenPD Tribute Event will be held at The Shops at Highland Village on Saturday, October 20 and will include a 5K run, bike race, and a police obstacle course race. There is entertainment and live music, vendors, demonstrations, raffle prizes, a kids zone, food and drinks throughout the day. You can be part of this fundraising effort again this year by …

This weekend’s rides: Scenic Dam Loop & Red Horn

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com

Hey SRC,
A cooler Saturday should make for a great ride! Let’s go on our expanded dam loop which takes us up Mt. Bonnell and over to Westlake and Cuernavaca finishing with a tailwind push home. The route is 60 miles and can be found here …

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Bid on Custom Bicycle/Walking Lights with Bilingual Message Card in Austin

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Bid Date & Time: 08/23/18 3:00 PM
Owner Solic Number: 601440000018017 Status: bidding Report: 8817626
Country : United States State: TX County: Travis Location: Austin
Scope: Bicycle and walking lights. Rechargeable white light and red lights (headlight and taillight). Light should be easy to install without tools or hardware.
Plans: From owner. See attached file.
Owner Type: Public
Buyer: Texas Dept. of Transportation
Address: 150 E. Riverside Dr
City: Austin State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 78704
TEL: 512-416-4709
Contact: Mary Awad
Bid Pkg Source: Texas Dept. of Transportation
Address: 150 E. Riverside Dr
City: Austin State: TX Zip/Postal Code: 78704 …

Some pavement with a little dirt and blood

Mick McCrary | www.strava.com

Video: Proposed bike trail causing controversy for Bellaire residents

By Click2Houston.com Staff | www.click2houston.com

HOUSTON – Controversy is brewing around a proposed bike trail through the city of Bellaire.

Some residents said they are worried about what it could mean for existing trees and other landscaping in neighborhoods.

“It seems to be proposed to be at least 6 feet here, could be 8 feet,” said attorney Wesley Wright.

Wright said he would rather it be no feet about the proposed pathway where bike lanes for the city of …

Bike-share tide in Dallas seems to be going out as quickly as it came in

Melissa Repko | www.dallasnews.com

Where have all the bikes gone?

Just months ago, dockless rental bikes seemed to be parked on every major street corner in downtown Dallas and Uptown. Pedestrians complained about two-wheelers blocking rights-of-way. City officials grappled with how to address calls from fed-up residents. Some bikes …

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Back to Back Days of 40+ Mile Bike Rides Equals Tired Legs

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Two days in a row of 40+ miles biking makes for tired legs. I struggled to get my overall average speed up to 14.0 mph and didn’t make it but I got close a couple of times at 13.9 mph. Bicycling the “New Caney – Roman Forest – Valley Ranch” route my plan was to ride 40+ miles and I did that with 40.78 miles. But even with a light headwind the legs were tired. Power readings were between 100 and 200 watts and I don’t remember seeing any reading higher than that. That’s okay as I work on my mileage goal for August. I am up to 121.67 miles so far which for 3 days isn’t too bad; 15% of my 800 mile goal. The week’s total is 188.03 miles so I should ride 200+ with tomorrow’s bike ride.

Before leaving on the ride I looked at the Tour of Portugal stream but they were doing the introduction and I didn’t see any racing. My wheels were down and rolling at 9:46 am.

Another cool day weather wise when I got up this morning. By the time I left it warmed up. Weather during the bike ride: start 83 (70% humidity), a few clouds, wind N 5 mph. Finish 92 (44% humidity), a few clouds, wind NE 5 mph. Like the low humidity which kept me comfortable while sweating.

Riding into Roman Forest there is a new section of Tavola under construction and I rode into it for the first time. Two photos.

Bike Ride Tavola-2 Bike Ride Tavola

Not too long ago this land was overgrown with trees and brush.

The bike ride into Roman Forest had a headwind which made think ahead to the ride out of there with tailwind. It happened and I liked it. I stopped at the Shell station on Roman Forest Blvd. for ice and water before continuing to I-69/US59 service road for the trip back to Kingwood. One other stop at the Stripes station on FM 1314 to refill the water bottle and then back on the bike.

Riding south the wind wasn’t a problem and I worked again on increasing my overall average speed but couldn’t quite get it to 14 mph. Once I was in Kings Manor and Kingwood I slowed down. Finishing the ride at 12:57 pm I put the Canyon away and went inside. Hopefully the legs recover for Saturday’s bike ride.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

Texas Bicycling News Digest August 2nd 2018

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Former Marine remembers the fallen

By: Matt McGovern | www.centexproud.com


COPPERAS COVE, Texas – Former Marine Sean Royal checks the brakes on his bike, the air in the tires and ensures his seat is at the right height. But most importantly, he checks his precious cargo – the American Flag and a photo of someone who lost her life too soon.

Royal is now a teacher for Copperas Cove ISD, and will be the first cyclist to carry a flag for Flags4Fallen, a voluntary organization recruiting 5k,10k, half marathon and marathon runners to carry …

Day 3: gravel, two trail systems, bae stop, slushy stop, hike n bike.

Justin Martin | www.strava.com

Stage 3: Canyon Lake Morning Ride

Martha Morin | www.strava.com

Easy 10

Corey Ray | www.strava.com

Lost Creek on a beautiful cool morning

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NPRN

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NPR North

Omar Lateef | www.strava.com

Wednesday with Cyclones

Eduardo Salas (Cyclones) | www.strava.com

Women’s Open

Amber Smolik | www.strava.com

Catalina

Philip Shama | www.strava.com

Teen transported to hospital after running into truck

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A 13-year-old male on a bicycle was involved in a major crash on Thursday afternoon. Odessa police reported a silver Dodge Ram was traveling east in the 1000 block of East Murphy Street while the …

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HOUSTON SANS CAR (05 Aug 2018)

Houston Bicycle Club | houstonbicycleclub.wildapricot.org

When
05 Aug 2018 8:00 AM
Location
Stude Park on Usner St. near Michaux St.
This is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace (Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to see parts of Houston and many of its special places by bike. We’ll be starting at 8:00 so we can finish before it gets too hot. The rest stop will be at one of the city’s independent coffee houses, so if you like coffee, and want to ride through some interesting neighborhoods, this is the ride for you. Total distance is between 20 and 25 miles.

Come out and enjoy the company and the sights of the city. The ride starts at Stude Park on Usener St. near Michaux St. The nearest large cross streets are White Oak and Studemont.

Greater Houston athletic activities listings: Aug. 3-5

Terry St. John | www.chron.com


A listing at athletic activities this weekend around the greater Houston area this weekend:.

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Aaliyah Night Light Vibe on Friday night explores some of Houston’s hidden spots while listening to a collection of hits by Aaliyah Dana Haughton, singer, actress and model credited with redefining contemporary R&B and hip-hop. Riders leave Third Ward Tours, 2301 Elgin St., at 7:30 p.m. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Let’s Do This Houston presents Drakes/Scorpion Night Light Vibe. Visit Let’s Do This Houston on Facebook.

Houston Bicycle Museum’s First Saturday Market is open from 10 a.m. until …

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New Bike Gloves, But Not Faster Bike Ride

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We are still enjoying the residential effects of the Tuesday cool front with lower humidity and lower temperature around sun rise. That made today’s bike ride pleasant for August. I chose the “Stroker Road – Huffman” route and rode 42.58 miles. Normally this route is closer to 40 miles but I added a couple of streets at the beginning. I am now at 10% of my 800 mile goal for August. For the week the total is 147.24 miles which positions me for 200+ miles for the week.

A weather overview during the bike ride: start 83 (68% humidity), a few clouds, wind calm. Finish 92 (42% humidity), a few clouds, wind E 5 mph.

Starting at 9:53 am it felt cooler and in the shade down right enjoyable. When I got to the kitchen this morning it was 69.8 degrees at my home weather station. That is not an August temperature in Houston.

Some people have new bike days but I had a new bike gloves day. My red/black gloves succumbed to the ravages of ultraviolet rays and faded to pink so I put a new pair in service.

Bike Ride New Red Black Gloves

The new gloves look better than the faded to pink ones but I didn’t notice any radical improvement in my biking.

I stopped at the Huffman Chevron for a rest break. I ate a Clif Bar and drank cold water. The Elment ride summary up to that point.

Wahoo Ride Summary Huffman Chevron

The rest break lasted about 25 minutes, long enough for the PowerPod to go to sleep. I will need to merge the files when I download the ride data from the PowerPod.

Biking west on FM 1960 the wind was almost a tailwind helping me but I think the passing traffic had a bigger affect. I noticed the headwind when I starting biking to the north on Pinehurst Trail on the way back home. I maintained my 14.0 mph overall average speed until the 40 mile point when I stopped to cross Kingwood Drive. I slowed down after that pulling it down to 13.8 mph by the time I finished at 1:29 pm.

Looking forward to the low humidity on torrow’s bike ride.

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary

SportTracks Bike Ride Summary