{"id":10510,"date":"2011-11-15T23:27:29","date_gmt":"2011-11-16T05:27:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=10510"},"modified":"2011-11-15T23:27:29","modified_gmt":"2011-11-16T05:27:29","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-november-15th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/11\/15\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-november-15th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for November 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2011\/11\/14\/shimano-showcases-the-ultegra-di2-electronic-bike-gears-we-go-f\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2011\/11\/14\/shimano-showcases-the-ultegra-di2-electronic-bike-gears-we-go-f\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Shimano showcases the Ultegra Di2 electronic bike gears, we go for a ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Lydia Leavitt\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.engadget.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blogcdn.com\/www.engadget.com\/media\/2011\/11\/dsc0619-1321310282.jpg?resize=600%2C399\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><br \/>\nHow much would you spend for an upgrade to smooth shifting on your next road bike? If $8,000 is in the ballpark, then Shimano-powered electronic shifters may be in your future. We took the cycling giant&#8217;s latest gear for a spin in Central Park, drawing envious glances from various spandex-clad bikers during the ride. Outfitted with the company&#8217;s newest Ultegra 6770 Di2 series of gears, the shifters gave us a taste&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><object id=\"ep\" width=\"416\" height=\"374\" classid=\"clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000\" codebase=\"http:\/\/download.macromedia.com\/pub\/shockwave\/cabs\/flash\/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0\"><param name=\"allowfullscreen\" value=\"true\" \/><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\" \/><param name=\"wmode\" value=\"transparent\" \/><param name=\"src\" value=\"http:\/\/i.cdn.turner.com\/cnn\/.element\/apps\/cvp\/3.0\/swf\/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&amp;videoId=bestoftv\/2011\/11\/14\/ac-the-ridiculist-stolen-bike.cnn\" \/><\/object><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/dataviz.challenge.gov\/submissions\/5199-bicycle-commuting-trends-in-the-united-states\" href=\"http:\/\/dataviz.challenge.gov\/submissions\/5199-bicycle-commuting-trends-in-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>\u00c2\u00a0Bicycle Commuting Trends in the United States<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\ndataviz.challenge.gov\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 (via tweet from BikeTexas)<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/s3.amazonaws.com\/challengepost\/photos\/production\/25733\/solution_photos\/xlarge.gif?resize=864%2C596\" alt=\"\" width=\"864\" height=\"596\" \/><br \/>\nThe American landscape changed dramatically in the twentieth century due to a steady increase of and reliance on automobiles.\u00c2\u00a0 Public and private transportation needs were met with automotive solutions while the vast majority of government spending went towards construction and improvement of roadways.\u00c2\u00a0 As a result, the nation\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s main transportation system and built environments have become difficult to navigate by methods other than the automobile. This reality is&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.texasmountainbiketrails.com\/isle-du-bois-state-park-lake-ray-roberts-denton\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.texasmountainbiketrails.com\/isle-du-bois-state-park-lake-ray-roberts-denton\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Isle Du Bois State Park \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Lake Ray Roberts<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Shawn\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Bike Trails<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isle Du Bois State Park 2005\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cxcF9DFzNVI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nDescription Isle Du Bois State Park is located off of the southeast corner of Lake Ray Roberts park. There is a $5 park admission fee which is good for the day, alternatively you can purchase an annual pass through the Texas Parks &amp; Wildlife Department website. The park\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s name \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Isle Du Bois\u00e2\u20ac\u009d means \u00e2\u20ac\u0153island of&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/shawneetrailcyclingclub.com\/store\/shawnee-trail-cycling-club-kit\/\" href=\"http:\/\/shawneetrailcyclingclub.com\/store\/shawnee-trail-cycling-club-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Shawnee Trail Cycling Club Store<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby sooner1<br \/>\nOur next order will be submitted Monday, Nov 21st.\u00c2\u00a0 This will likely be our last order before the end of the year.\u00c2\u00a0 It will also be the last that will include Canari\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fantastic special, offering 20% off all custom winter gear.\u00c2\u00a0 Store pricing includes this.\u00c2\u00a0 If you want club branded arm warmers, leg warmers or long sleeve jerseys, place your order prior to noon on Sunday.\u00c2\u00a0 These items are local pickup only, no shipping will be performed.<\/p>\n<p>Expected delivery is December 19th &#8211; In time for Christmas! This is our first time to use the new store setup so if you happen to notice any hiccup, &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/seenonthetrain.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/i-didnt-make-tweed-ride-on-sunday.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SeenOnTheTrain+%28Seen+on+the+train%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader\" href=\"http:\/\/seenonthetrain.blogspot.com\/2011\/11\/i-didnt-make-tweed-ride-on-sunday.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SeenOnTheTrain+%28Seen+on+the+train%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>I Didn&#8217;t Make the Tweed Ride on Sunday<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Justin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Plano Cyclist<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HoaP6PtK_UE\/TsKA3W47QRI\/AAAAAAAAAvA\/mJFIntjL-0E\/s400\/traffic%2B011.jpg?resize=300%2C400\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" \/><br \/>\nI wanted to go to the Tweed ride on Sunday, but family matters prevented it. Instead, I played with my Uberhood and rode around the neighborhood, which I greatly prefer to anything other than the commute. Commuting &#8211; wise, my commute has gone back to mixed now that night creeps upon her catlike feet earlier and earlier. I drop into the path from my office, ride to the train station, and then hop the train for the core of my commute. I generally get off at Galatyn Park or George Bush station and ride the rest of the way home&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/bikedenton.wordpress.com\/2011\/11\/15\/unt-installs-bike-repair-stations\/\" href=\"http:\/\/bikedenton.wordpress.com\/2011\/11\/15\/unt-installs-bike-repair-stations\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>UNT installs bike-repair stations<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby bikedenton<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/farm7.static.flickr.com\/6235\/6336030444_27662733d2.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><br \/>\nUNT installed two bike-repair stations with Park tools and air pumps near two entrances for the Union building. When I stopped by to check these out, students were already using the tools and commenting how useful the stations are. If you appreciate these (or notice they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re broken), tell union@unt.edu. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/32095017\" href=\"http:\/\/vimeo.com\/32095017\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Texas Cycling: Lake Conroe &amp; Sam Houston Forest<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby TexFilms<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Texas Cycling: Lake Conroe &amp; Sam Houston Forest\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/32095017?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThis past weekend I hit the road on my bicycle covering 63 miles in the Lake Conroe \/ Sam Houston National Forest area of Texas. I put this highlight video together from all the footage of my ride. Sorry the camera battery died about 8 miles from the finish.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thecherokeean.com\/news\/2011-11-16\/Area_Interest\/Nacogdoches_News_001.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thecherokeean.com\/news\/2011-11-16\/Area_Interest\/Nacogdoches_News_001.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Annual bike ride ends in Nacogdoches<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nwww.thecherokeean.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thecherokeean.com\/sites\/www.thecherokeean.com\/files\/images\/2011-11-16\/Tour%2520de%2520Nac%2520Downtown%2520Nacogdoches_0.preview.jpg?resize=250%2C188\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" \/><br \/>\nNACOGDOCHES \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The annual bike ride will include a 7.9-mile, 26-mile, 40-mile, and 56-mile route beginning and ending in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. The view from the riders\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 bicycle seats will include historic landmarks, scenic residential areas and the beautiful rolling hills and towering pines of the East Texas countryside.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Tour de Nac will be a fantastic, family-oriented event offering something for everyone from the serious cyclist to the casual rider,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Lindsey Mathews, meeting and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shimano showcases the Ultegra Di2 electronic bike gears, we go for a ride by Lydia Leavitt\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.engadget.com How much would you spend for an upgrade to smooth shifting on your next road bike? 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