{"id":11109,"date":"2011-12-15T00:41:09","date_gmt":"2011-12-15T06:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11109"},"modified":"2011-12-15T00:41:09","modified_gmt":"2011-12-15T06:41:09","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-14th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/12\/15\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-14th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup December 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fort Worth Mountain Biking Association<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\n32 FWMBA volunteers worked in less than ideal conditions at the December Workfest. Under a rainy sky we added more singletrack to the Gateway Park trail network and then ate some fine chili afterwards! FWMBA is inviting you, your family and friends to the January Gateway Park Workfest. Be a part of something big! Join your mountain biking brethren for a day of trail
\nbuilding fun
\n– Meet prior to 9:00am at the abandoned parking area on East 1st Street immediately east of the Trinity River.<\/p>\n

This Bike Could Save Your Life: An Infographic On The Massive Benefits Of Bicycling<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.fastcoexist.com
\nBut, really: How do you feel about losing 13 pounds? That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s just one of the many benefits of bike commuting, all of which are contained in this compelling chart.<\/p>\n

If it hasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t yet been pounded into your head that biking is good for you and good for society, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re either not reading enough or incredibly stubborn. The evidence for biking abounds: It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s good for you, without being too high impact (unless that impact is a…<\/p>\n

Forest Service works with MTB film producer<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
\nwww.bicycleretailer.com
\nWENATCHEE, WA (BRAIN)\u00e2\u20ac\u201dThe U.S. Forest Service\u00e2\u20ac\u201dalong with Specialized and Shimano and other bike industry supporters\u00e2\u20ac\u201dis partnering with film producer Howell at the Moon Productions on a documentary exploring the conflict over illegal trails on public lands.<\/p>\n

The hour-long documentary, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Pedal-Driven: a bikeumentary,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is on a 250-stop world screening tour. It has screened at several festivals, including the Banff Mountain Film Festival, where it was a finalist. …<\/p>\n

Three candidate cities vie for 2014-15 US Cyclo-cross Nationals<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy: Cycling News
\nAsheville, Austin and Boulder compete for hosting rights<\/p>\n

Three cities have been selected as finalists to host the 2014 and 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-cross National Championships according to USA Cycling on Wednesday. The three potential host cities are Asheville, North Carolina (Biltmore Estate), Austin, Texas (Zilker Park) and Boulder, Colorado (Valmont Bike Park).<\/p>\n

With six bids under consideration, USA Cycling evaluated potential host cities using various criteria, including: accessibility, community support, …<\/p>\n

Bart Yasso: A Running Icon Talks Cycling<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lovingthebike.com<\/p>\n

Bart Yasso may be known as more of a runner than a cyclist, but this running idol says that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Riding my bike cross country is by far my favorite athletic achievement.\u00c2\u00a0 I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t out there trying to set any records.\u00c2\u00a0 Just riding solo enjoying the natural beauty, diverse landscape and friendly people.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
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\nI had the pleasure of meeting up with Bart while he was in Austin for The Running Event last week, and sat down with him to talk about cycling and his love for the Bike.\u00c2\u00a0 He is a very kind, funny, and…<\/p>\n

Look Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Loving the Bike: December 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 lovingthebike.com
\nAt the top of each month we like to feature the amazing stories and memories of people who are loving the bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Please take a look at what our December 2011 lovers have to say.\u00c2\u00a0 Hey\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6..and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d love to hear from you as well.\u00c2\u00a0 Feel free to submit your \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Look Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Loving the Bike\u00e2\u20ac\u009d story to us at any time.<\/p>\n

Chantall Redd \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Dallas, Texas
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I feel free when riding my bike, I come ALIVE when I ride my bike, I feel accomplished and get healthier, my children get a good example of how to stay fit, enjoy life and have a passion. My favorite part is the rush I get…<\/p>\n

Disc brakes are on almost every mountain bike. Have you wondered why they haven’t shown up on road bikes? The UCI rules do not allow the pro’s to use them so the manufacturers have not pushed them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Torqued Wrench: Disc brakes, coming soon to a drop bar near you<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Caley Fretz\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0velonews.competitor.com
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\n…Nathan is a big fellow \u00e2\u20ac\u201d a hockey player, over 6 feet and strong, with at least 60 pounds on me. I have only once felt bad about having a friend test equipment; sadly, Nate was that guy. But we needed him for his, uh \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 magnitude.<\/p>\n

We took Nathan and a few other guys from the office up to the Wall on Flagstaff, the steepest section of the famous Boulder climb, to do some brake track testing on carbon clinchers. We figured the problems of heat buildup and…<\/p>\n

TxDOT alters detour to appease bikers, hikers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy ALLAN TURNER, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
\nTexas highway officials on Wednesday said they will tweak bicycle and pedestrian routes around a massive Loop 610 North construction project to allow pedestrians and “experienced” bikers to pass through a heavily traveled intersection.<\/p>\n

TxDOT spokeswoman Karen Othon’s comments came a day after highway officials met with hike and bike advocates who were angry with plans to close a mile-long segment of the White Oak Bayou Hike and Bike Trail for…<\/p>\n

Bikes for Kids giveaway on Friday<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fit City
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\nThe JB & Sandy Morning Show will hand out bikes to needy children Friday morning, as it winds up its 15th annual Bikes For Kids campaign.<\/p>\n

The giveaway will take place from 6-10 a.m. at Mellow Johnny\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike Shop, at the corner of 4th and Nueces Street. The JB & Sandy Morning Show on radio station Mix 94.7 will broadcast live during the…<\/p>\n

Making the case for resilient design<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Alex Wilson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.reformer.com
\nDuring my six-week bike ride last spring, I covered nearly 2,000 miles, most of it over land that hadn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t seen a drop of rain since the previous fall; some of those areas — mostly in Texas — still haven\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t gotten significant precipitation. Farmers in Texas have had to plow their cotton under or slaughter their cattle. If the drought continues through the winter, power plants may have to start shutting down for want of cooling water.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Amtrak train that I was going to take home from Houston was canceled due to extensive flooding in the Upper Midwest. And back in Vermont, at the end of August, we saw whole towns cut off by flooding and washed-out bridges and roads from Tropical Storm Irene. An early snow storm in October caused power outages in…<\/p>\n

Cycling notebook: Weekend brings cyclocross races<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy DALE ROBERTSON, Copyright 2011 Houston Chronicle
\nBIKE BRIGADE
\nFor information on or to enter local and state-wide cycling events, consult the following websites: bikehouston.org, www.texbiker.net (rides), www.txbra.org (races), www.ghorba.org and www.timbra.org (off-road biking).<\/p>\n

It’s the weekend for the local cyclocross “season” with the Bikesport Skill-Based CX State Championship in town Saturday and Sunday’s CX State Championship in The Woodlands<\/p>\n

The city event starts at 10 a.m. at Mason Park, 541 South 75th Street. State championships will be awarded for Men Cat 4, Men Cat 3, Men Cat 2, Men Pro\/Cat 1, Women Cat 4, Women Cat 3, Women Open and Single Speed. Texas champions must be Texas residents and annual…<\/p>\n

The Hump Day Quick Tip \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Go Tubeless<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Shawn\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Bike Trails
\nFace it, flats happen when mountain biking. These Texas trails are covered in thorns, sharp rock, cacti and plenty else that will go straight through your tire and puncture the tube.<\/p>\n

Today I have a quick tip on a way to prevent most of these flat tires and keep you riding. Watch this video first, and then answer the following question. Can your tire do this?…<\/p>\n

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