{"id":10793,"date":"2011-11-23T22:32:59","date_gmt":"2011-11-24T04:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=10793"},"modified":"2011-11-23T22:32:59","modified_gmt":"2011-11-24T04:32:59","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-23rd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/11\/23\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-23rd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 23rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Share The Road Y\u00e2\u20ac\u2122all<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
\nI got my new \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Share The Road\u00e2\u20ac\u009d specialty license plates.<\/p>\n

From the specialty plate fee, $22 goes to the Texas Education Agency for the Share the Road Program to support activities that promote bicyclist safety, education and access through education and awareness programs, training, workshops, educational materials and media events.<\/p>\n

GHORBA and Bikehouston Christmas Party at Saint Arnold’s Brewery – Saturday, Dec 10<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Veljko Roskar\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0GHORBA
\nJoin GHORBA and Bikehouston at Saint Arnold\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Brewery to celebrate off-road biking, GHORBA volunteers, and our mutual successes over the past year.<\/p>\n

FREE for GHORBA or Bikehouston members, anyone who volunteered for the trails, and all of our generous sponsors and their employees over the past year. Bring a non-member friend for $10 (the amount can be applied…<\/p>\n

Inaugural Louisiana XC State Championship Series Ends at Cypress Bend Resort with Pro Racer Nevada Thomason Taking Top Prize<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPro racer Nevada Thomason was presented with a trophy and cash prize for his first-place finish at the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Battle at the Bend.”<\/p>\n

Many, LA, November 23, 2011 –(PR.com)– On November 19, extreme mountain bike racers from across the country gathered at northwest Louisiana\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cypress Bend Resort in Sabine Parish to compete in the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Battle at the Bend,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d the final race of the inaugural Louisiana XC State Championship Series.<\/p>\n

Pro racer Nevada Thomason of Tyler, Texas, was presented with a trophy and cash prize for his first-place finish at the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Battle at the Bend\u00e2\u20ac\u009d during the Louisiana XC State Championship Series awards dinner held in the Grand…<\/p>\n

Thank You Steve!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby christo358@hotmail.com (Chris Mathews)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Plano Bicycling Association
\nA big PBA \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Thank You\u00e2\u20ac\u009d to member Steve Standifer for his $1500 donation to our 4th annual PBA Holiday Bike Build and Donation. Because of Steve\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s generosity, the club will be able to donate over 50 bicycles in total to those in need at the Boy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s & Girls Club and Children\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Advocacy Center of Plano. Please take the time to…<\/p>\n

Twinkle, Twinkle Ride IV<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby sooner1\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
\nDo you want an evening out with a little peace and quiet before the holidays kick into full gear?\u00c2\u00a0 Shawnee Trail Cycling Club would like to invite you to join us for our 4th annual Twinkle, Twinkle Ride on December 9th.\u00c2\u00a0 We’ll be “wheels down” at 6:30pm, returning between 8 and 8:30.\u00c2\u00a0 We take a nice pre-planned route through parts of Frisco to see some of the best light shows our neighbors have to offer.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s usually chilly, so dress warm and…<\/p>\n

A couple of years ago I read about a belt drive power train. At the time there was only one bicycle manufacturer offering a few belt drive models. Since then I have not heard any more about this until I saw this review. Belt drive offers some nice advantages with quietness and cleanliness being the most evident ones. The problem is how to get the belt on the bike because it has to go through the frame like a chain does.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Belt Driving Impressions<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLovely Bicycle
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\nSeven Cafe Racer Belt Drive
\nI’ve wanted to try a bicycle with a belt drive for some time, but they are not exactly mainstream around these parts. So when I saw a belt drive Seven Cafe Racer in my size at the Ride Studio Cafe last week, I seized the opportunity and took it out for a ride. The belt drive Cafe Racer is a single speed version of this bike, one of Seven’s commuter models. I will save my impressions of the…<\/p>\n

Bicyclist injured in crash on Sawyer<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy ROBERT STANTON, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
\nA bicyclist was hurt when he was struck by a car Tuesday near downtown Houston, police said.<\/p>\n

The cyclist was riding on a sidewalk on Sawyer Street and entered the intersection when he was struck by a Ford Contour that was eastbound on Crockett Street, Houston police…<\/p>\n

San Antonio Wheelmen Holiday Party<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a012\/11\/2011
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a004:00 PM-8:00 PM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Pericos Mexican Cuisine
\nDetails: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0This year’s Holiday Party will be held on December 11 from 4 PM to 8 PM at Pericos Mexican Cuisine (1439 East Sonterra Blvd).\u00c2\u00a0 During the party, we’ll elect members for open board and committee positions and recognize members who have made significant contributions to the club during the year.\u00c2\u00a0 We hope to see many of you there.\u00c2\u00a0 More details to come…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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