{"id":11318,"date":"2012-01-05T23:18:08","date_gmt":"2012-01-06T05:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11318"},"modified":"2012-01-05T23:18:08","modified_gmt":"2012-01-06T05:18:08","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-5th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/01\/05\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-5th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know a fifth grader?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bicycling Takes Me Places\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00e2\u20ac\u201dThe Saris Fifth Grade National Poster Contest<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPeopleforbikes.org<\/p>\n

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For the second year in a row, bicycle company Saris Cycling Group is organizing a bicycle-themed poster contest for fifth grade students. Last year, more than 5,000 students participated. The theme of this year’s National Poster Contest is “Bicycling Takes Me Places.” Saris believes that asking students to design posters encourages them to think about the benefits of bicycling. At Peopleforbikes.org, we believe in encouraging bicycle advocacy from a young age, which is why we want to get the word out about this competition. In addition to student participants, Saris is looking for state coordinators for the contest, which ends April 1. …<\/p>\n

Trek Women’s Demo Mountain Bike Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nSaturday, January 28, 2012 – 09:00
\nThis is a fun event for the gals!
\nJoin Mellow Johnny’s for a great day of ladies rides and clinics. The free events hosted Trek Women’s Demo Tour and Mellow Johnny’s Staff gives ladies a chance to ride select Trek mountain bike models, learn valuable riding and maintenance skills, as well as make new friends. The ride is supported by Ride Like a Girl Austin.
\nWhen: Saturday, January 28, 2012
\nWhere: Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park 12138 N Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78758\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Demo Trailer open for fitting at 9:00am w\/rides for All Levels at 10:00am…<\/p>\n

Cycling Double-Speak<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.corinthcycling.com
\nIt’s that time of the year again – the time of year when\u00c3\u201a riders start to break out the cycling double-speak.\u00c3\u201a\u00c2\u00a0 Here are some of the comments you might overhear on an upcoming group ride:<\/p>\n

I’m tired today = I feel great and plan to dust you<\/p>\n

No-drop ride = Better bring your cell phone, because you’ll need directions later<\/p>\n

I’m sticking to my training plan = I’m on the wheel of the first guy who makes a move…<\/p>\n

2012 Lancaster Rally Kick-Off Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGreater Dallas Bicyclists
\nMonday, January 30, 6:30 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 8:30 at REI (I635 just west of Welch)
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\nIt’s Rally Time!
\nWith the GDB Lancaster Rally rapidly approaching, it’s time to step up, volunteer and have some fun making this year’s Rally a success. Our first planning meeting will be January 30th at REI. This meeting is for Captains, volunteers and any other interested parties. This will be a short meeting with the goal to organize teams and support crews, discuss suggestions for improvements and establish a pre-Rally timeline. …<\/p>\n

Path Passing on the Darkest Mornings of 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve A\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DFW-Point-to-Point
\nWell, the challenge was posted. HERE<\/a>. What is proper trail etiquette? This morning, I simulated same on a video. You’ll see how things worked. No pedestrians were harmed in the making of this video and I’ll imagine that y’all can see one reason why pedestrians present no danger when I pass, even if they go the WRONG WAY, as well as one reason why paths are a bit skitchy when I ride them. Really, I prefer roads. They’re SO predictable! …<\/p>\n

Resolution Tested<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve A\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DFW-Point-to-Point
\nYesterday morning, my resolution wavered. It was dark. It was cold. The Armadillo blew off the rear rim of my wife’s bike (modern tire on an old, non-hook bead rim. About 3\/4 miles from home which is too close to want to fix it in the dark but far enough to let me THINK; “Golly, maybe I ought to simply DRIVE” to work. After all, I hadn’t done anything to get Buddy properly tuned after I got it back from the shop (at a cost of 0.6 Jaguar Units – bikes ARE different). Even when I got home, I thought about it once…<\/p>\n

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 1\/5- 1\/11\/12<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby elliott\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin on Two Wheels
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a New Year. Time to pedal off the pounds\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 or just get on a bike with friends. None of us are that motivated to hammer it, so a plethora of social rides abound on the calendar this week. If you still want to get competitive, you will have the chance as the Dirt Derby returns for a winter session on Tuesdays.
\nThursday, January 5
\nThursday Night Bike Polo
\n5:00 PM, Metz Park, 2407 Canterbury St
\nThe Austin Bike Polo Club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s holds 3 hardcourt matches a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, at Metz Park. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have any. …<\/p>\n

Watch an amazing cycling movie and support BikeDFW<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby marc@mcmumby.com \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeDFW
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\nWednesday, February 1, 7 PM
\nStudio Movie Grill
\nRoyal Lane and Central Expressway, Dallas
\nPurchase Tickets Online or at the door.<\/p>\n

Bicycle Dreams, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the Race Across America (RAAM), will premiere in Dallas\/Fort Worth at the Studio Movie Grill Royal Lane on Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m. The screening is a benefit for BikeDFW. …<\/p>\n

Police Replace Woman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Stolen Bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Shaun Rabb\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 FOX 4 News
\nAdapted for Web by Tracy DeLatte | myFOXdfw.com
\nGARLAND, Texas – Traumatized by two horrific car accidents, a North Texas has avoided cars for 15 years. But bad actors recently ripped off her bike and she was without a ride until now.
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Police Replace Woman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Stolen Bike: MyFoxDFW.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The bike is my car. I mean, I do everything on that bike,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Denise Armendariz.<\/p>\n

Armendariz has been involved in two major accidents caused by drunken drivers. …<\/p>\n

Harris County Deputies Round Up Safe Bicycle Riders at Heritage Elementary Bike Rodeo<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby The Editor \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Paper Magazine
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\nSPRING, TEXAS (Jan. 3, 2012) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Harris County Sheriff\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Department conducted a bike safety training program for kindergarten, first- and second-grade students at Heritage Elementary School in Spring ISD during the week before winter break.<\/p>\n

Five bike safety stations were set up in the school parking lot where deputies and students worked on slow-speed control, straight-line control, proper signaling and safely interacting with traffic. Students also learned the rules of the road and what…<\/p>\n

Upcoming Rides and Events:<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nSaturday, January 7:\u00c2\u00a0 Bullis County Park Ride
\nSunday, January 8:\u00c2\u00a0 Castroville Ride
\nSaturday, January 14:\u00c2\u00a0 Boerne Ride
\nSunday, January 15:\u00c2\u00a0 Woman Hollering Creek Ride<\/p>\n

Today I Will Review A Revolutionary Step in Bicycle Eyewear- Moto-Optix Lenses.<\/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
\nI got a Moto-Optix polarized bicycle lens in the mail the other day, and while I haven’t had a whole lot of time to write about it, I have had time to use it, and this really is an incredible piece of equipment.
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\nThe lens comes with everything you see here – well, yours most likely won’t come with a fancy handwritten note, because you aren’t a famous blogger. The lens is a single piece that you attach to your helmet via Velcro. Installation is a snap; peel the included Velcro from the…<\/p>\n

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