{"id":11079,"date":"2011-12-13T00:07:04","date_gmt":"2011-12-13T06:07:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11079"},"modified":"2011-12-13T00:07:04","modified_gmt":"2011-12-13T06:07:04","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-12th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/12\/13\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-12th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup December 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"

SRAM Cable and Housing Cutter<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nWhen my trusty old home-mechanic-quality cable cutter finally gave up the ghost this year, I turned to my local bike shop for a recommendation. I had expected them to suggest one with blue handles, but instead they enthusiastically suggested the SRAM cable and housing cutter. In fact, both the shop owner and mechanic claim it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the only…<\/p>\n

Jingle Bell Ride & Holiday Folly<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nSaturday, December 17, 2011 – 18:30 – 22:00
\nNorthwest Balcones Park, 10201 Talleyran, 78750
\nDon your red & green socks, strap on some silver bells and wrap some garland or holly on your two-wheeled steed and join us for a fun, family-friendly neighborhood ride to see some spectacular home decorations and partake in some holiday spirit. We might even decide to celebrate as a capella bike choir carollers! Santa’s favorit elf, CIndy W. is scouting out the best route for…<\/p>\n

CHAPARRAL BEST All-ROUND RACER<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWest Texas Cycling Association
\nThe Chaparrals have two traveling awards for Best All-Round Racer (BAR) of the year, styled after a long-time British tradition. We have a Off-Road BAR and a Road BAR. Points are accumulated by racing in either USAC-sanctioned or outlaw races (the outlaw races must have been designated as a “race”. For example, the Steamin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Wheels in Abilene is a bona-fide outlaw race, but the Tour de Muleshoe is simply a tour where people like to hammer. Use the below listed points schedule to figure your points. The BAR point structure covers both road and…<\/p>\n

Houston Randonneurs 2012 Brevet Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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Interlochen Christmas Ride – Lone Star Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPace: Viewing (so dress extra warm!)
\nDate: Thursday, December 15, 2011 – 6:15pm
\nLocation: River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd
\nJoin the Thursday night riders for a tour of Interlochen’s Christmas lights the day BEFORE it officially opens, (I’m thinking fewer cars??). These are some of the best Christmas lights anywhere and even more fun to view by bicycle! Meet near the pavilion and be ready to ride at 6:15 PM. Front and back lights are required for your bike but feel free to express your inner Santa with decorations on yourself or your bike.<\/p>\n

San Antonio Wheelmen Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSaturday, December 17:\u00c2\u00a0 Elmendorf Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, December 18:\u00c2\u00a0 Comfort-Lady Bird Loop Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday,\u00c2\u00a0 December 24:\u00c2\u00a0 Christmas Eve Leaderless Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, December 25:\u00c2\u00a0 Christmas Day Leaderless Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, December 31:\u00c2\u00a0 New Year’s Eve Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

Sunday, January 1:\u00c2\u00a0 New Year’s Leaderless Ride<\/a><\/p>\n

It was 64 degrees in Houston today but the cold weather will be back. Be prepared.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Turn Old Bike Shorts into a Winter Wind Blocking Layer<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nposted by Tyler (Editor)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikerumor.com
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\nChances are you have a pair of old cycling shorts that have been pushed out of your regular rotation, forgotten in the back of the drawer. Now you can give them a new life.<\/p>\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve found that many winter rights tights put wind blocking material over the knees and thighs only to stop short of the most critical parts, leaving your crotch subject to arctic air blowing across your bits and pieces at 15-20mph. If the tights have a chamois built in, the problem is compounded because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not practical to wear…<\/p>\n

Groceries by Bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby minorbaker\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin on Two Wheels
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\nTwo years ago, the downtown Whole Foods decided to explore doing deliveries by bike.\u00c2\u00a0 I have been wanting to start a monthly segment highlighting jobs in the Austin area where people are making a living on a bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Whole Foods is a perfect starting point. I arranged a time to meet up with Matt Whetstone, the coordinator for bike deliveries.\u00c2\u00a0 While we waited for an…<\/p>\n

The Dallas Bike Plan is stalled and here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s why<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Christopher Curnutt\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
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\nWell *I* don’t have the money, I thought YOU had the money!<\/p>\n

While on one hand we have a modern Dallas Bike Plan, on the other we lack a plan of execution.\u00c2\u00a0 Or more specifically, we lack the funds to execute that plan.\u00c2\u00a0 Seems nobody mentioned that detail to the city council when they were having the plan drawn up.\u00c2\u00a0 So mix in a little right hand not talking to the left hand for flavor. …<\/p>\n

Plano Safer For Bicyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe city of Plano is investing in new signs to direct cyclists and alert drivers.
\nBy Catherine Ross\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.nbcdfw.com
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\nAccording to Plano Police Department numbers, in 2009 and 2010, more than 50 cyclists were injured while riding on city streets.<\/p>\n

While Garland\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Greg Stone hasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t experienced a serious accident personally, he sees how it could happen.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Sometimes it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hard to find a good, safe way to get to work,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said.<\/p>\n

Stone rides more than 16 miles per day, commuting by bike to his job in Plano. Soon, however, his…<\/p>\n

P&Z clears path for bicycle, pedestrian plan<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPublic hearing and vote by council on proposal is expected in February
\nBy Lowell Brown \/ Staff Writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Denton Record-Chronicle
\nThe city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s proposed bicycle and pedestrian plan cleared another hurdle Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the plan, which now heads to the City Council for final action. A public hearing and vote is expected in February.<\/p>\n

The plan takes stock of existing conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians, suggests roadway design standards and offers short- and…<\/p>\n

The BikeConsole iPhone Mount – Installation and Review<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Justin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Plano Cyclist
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\nSince I am an early adopter, and needed the ability to move appointments and send harassing text messages verbally, I actually stood in a line to upgrade to the iPhone 4S. As I stood in my line, I was Googling away on my perfectly functioning iPhone 3G, looking for a bike mount for the new phone. I am afraid to admit that I’m a headphone guy; I love having music on my rides. I do feel a little guilty sometimes because everyone says “You’ll die if you can’t hear the car that’s going to run you over”. I can’t bunny hop, so I don’t see myself doing…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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