{"id":11361,"date":"2012-01-10T23:13:22","date_gmt":"2012-01-11T05:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11361"},"modified":"2012-01-10T23:13:22","modified_gmt":"2012-01-11T05:13:22","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-10th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/01\/10\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-10th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #993366;\"><strong>The following article did not take place in Texas but the scary incident could have. Notice the rear wheel hanging onto the left bike. The other bike has damage as well. Be aware while you bike!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/urbanvelo.org\/close-call-in-columbus\/\" href=\"http:\/\/urbanvelo.org\/close-call-in-columbus\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Close Call In Columbus<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Brad\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Urbanvelo.org<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/urbanvelo.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/DSC_0843-530x352.jpg?resize=530%2C352\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"352\" \/><br \/>\nIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been riding long enough, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had a close call with a car if not worse. Saturday night was my night for a close call, thought it was significantly closer for some others, as a group I was riding with in Columbus OH was hit from behind at speed. Two riders took the brunt of the impact as the car swerved at just the last second to not take out our entire tightly packed group, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m happy to report that each is doing well after some scary moments roadside and a night or two in the hospital for observation. Beat up, but given that at least one of the riders was blown out of their shoes upon impact amazing that a broken collarbone and a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153slight\u00e2\u20ac\u009d concussion is the worst of the injuries between the&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/news\/newsDetail\/6350.html\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bicycleretailer.com\/news\/newsDetail\/6350.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>South Shore Distributing moves<\/strong><\/span> <\/a><br \/>\nBicycle Retailer &amp; Industry News<br \/>\nHOUSTON, TX (BRAIN)\u00e2\u20ac\u201dSouth Shore Distributing is closing early Wednesday to prepare for a move into a larger warehouse. It will be closed Thursday and Friday, reopening Monday, Jan. 16<\/p>\n<p>The skateboard supplier, which counts a few hundred bike shops among its customers, will gain about 10 to 15 percent more space at the new 49,000-square-foot warehouse, which it will share with another business. The&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #993366;\"><strong>With the number of flats I have I thought this might be of interest to other bikers. I currently use the tire levers but I prefer the quick stik.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/lovingthebike.com\/bike-guru-technical-expert\/ask-the-expert-best-tool-for-changing-tires-on-a-road-bike\" href=\"http:\/\/lovingthebike.com\/bike-guru-technical-expert\/ask-the-expert-best-tool-for-changing-tires-on-a-road-bike\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Ask the Expert: Best Tool for Changing Tires on a Road Bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Darryl<br \/>\nI have a question for your expert bicycle technician, what is the best tool for changing tires on a road bike?<br \/>\nOur resident expert, Victor Jimenez from Bicycle Lab is back again with the answer found in the video below.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Changing a Flat Tire-Tool Selection\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-RN4VzHFEac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/biketourdelife.org\/2012\/01\/day-3-aggie-land\/\" href=\"http:\/\/biketourdelife.org\/2012\/01\/day-3-aggie-land\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Day 3: Aggie Land<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Steve\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tour de life<br \/>\nAggie Land, home of a much-maligned class of people. For whatever reasons, my longtime Louisianan homeland always seemed to absolutely delight in belittling &amp; ridiculing \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Aggies\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n<p>Why Louisianans could claim superiority to these people, who I and lots of other La. folks probably never even much met, i\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not sure at all. Surely is interesting to me, why all the disdain from my La. Brethren on the Aggies. Maybe because they feel like hicks themselves, best to knock the hicks down the&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.houstonrandonneurs.org\/\/HRLegionOfHonor.htm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.houstonrandonneurs.org\/\/HRLegionOfHonor.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Houston Randonneurs<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nLegion of Honor<br \/>\nThe Houston Randonneurs established its Legion of Honor on January 7, 2012 to honor members and friends who have distinguished themselves by serving the club and long-distance cycling in Southeast Texas.\u00c2\u00a0 This is the highest honor bestowed by the club.<\/p>\n<p>Each Legionnaire has shown selfless commitment to randonneurs and randonneuring, devoting much time and energy to making our events possible.\u00c2\u00a0 Each has earned the gratitude of the club members many times over.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.lonestarcyclists.org\/bike-ride\/glassblowing-cliff-house\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lonestarcyclists.org\/bike-ride\/glassblowing-cliff-house\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Glassblowing at the Cliff House<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nLone Star Cyclists<br \/>\nPace: Easy, Touring, Fast<br \/>\nDate: Saturday, February 4, 2012 &#8211; 9:00am<br \/>\nLocation: Montgomery Plaza, 2600 W 7th St, Fort Worth 76107<br \/>\nCome join us as we return to the Cliff House Studio, where artists Raymond Rains and Pamela Summers live and work. We&#8217;re invited to watch as Raymond demonstrates glassblowing inside his warm and cozy studio at Eagle Mountain Lake.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll leave Montgomery Plaza on West 7th Street in Fort Worth and ride to the Cliff House on a 40-50 mile route. There will be refreshments at the studio for the riders and&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.txbra.org\/events\/event.asp?EventID=2386\" href=\"http:\/\/www.txbra.org\/events\/event.asp?EventID=2386\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2011 Texas Cup Road Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nwww.txbra.org<br \/>\nGeneral Information<br \/>\nDate(s) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02\/4\/2012<br \/>\nEvent Name \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02011 Texas Cup Road Awards<br \/>\nEvent Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Castroville (San Antonio)<br \/>\nEvent Type \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0R &#8211; Road<br \/>\nEvent Registration Website \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Coming soon on BikeReg.com<br \/>\nTexas Cup Event \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Yes<br \/>\nTexas Cup Level \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Premier<br \/>\nTexas Cup Season \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02012<br \/>\nContact Name \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bonnie Walker<br \/>\nContact Email \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0txbra.bonnie@yahoo.com<br \/>\nOther Information<br \/>\nPlease join us and your fellow racers for a casual dinner at the Hotel Alsace &amp; Spa Resort in Castroville. We will be handing out awards for the 2011 Texas Cup Road Season. This includes State and Regional Cups (Central, East, North).<br \/>\nAdditional details pertaining to cost, food, etc. will be coming very soon. Texas Cup winners, be sure to check your email in the next day or two for specific details as it pertains to you!<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/tmbra.org\/results\/marathon_12\/ward\/tresults.htm\" href=\"http:\/\/tmbra.org\/results\/marathon_12\/ward\/tresults.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Excruciation Exam 20<\/strong><strong>12 Results<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\ntmbra.org<br \/>\nWarda, TX<br \/>\nJan 7, 2012<br \/>\nOpen Men 0-99<br \/>\nMen 19-29<br \/>\nMen 30-39<br \/>\n<a title=\"http:\/\/tmbra.org\/results\/marathon_12\/ward\/100m40.html\" href=\"http:\/\/tmbra.org\/results\/marathon_12\/ward\/100m40.html\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Men 40-49<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMen 50-99<\/p>\n<p>Open SingleSpeed<\/p>\n<p>Open Women 0-99<br \/>\nWomen 19-29<br \/>\nWomen 30-39<br \/>\nWomen 40-99<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.tylerbicycleclub.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tylerbicycleclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Congratulations to the new TBC Officers!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTyler Bicycle Club<br \/>\nThere was a super turnout at the TBC meeting on Monday evening, January 9.\u00c2\u00a0 Our new slate of officers were elected:<br \/>\nKelly Boucher&#8211;President<br \/>\nSteve Farris&#8211;Vice President<br \/>\nSecretary&#8211;Melissa Coleman<br \/>\nMembership&#8211;Jeannie Lafferty<br \/>\nTreasurer&#8211;Dennis Kutach<\/p>\n<p>Volunteer Workers Needed for Trail Construction<br \/>\nWork crews are need to help with the completion of the Lindsey Park Mountain Bike Trail.\u00c2\u00a0 The work days are all on Saturdays and include the dates of January 14, January 28, and February 11.\u00c2\u00a0 If you can help out please contact Tyler Simpson at&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/feedproxy.google.com\/~r\/AustinBikeBlog\/~3\/my_NXxlbEyI\/\" href=\"http:\/\/feedproxy.google.com\/~r\/AustinBikeBlog\/~3\/my_NXxlbEyI\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>1st week in January<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby katiejo\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin on Two Wheels<br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the day before Christmas Eve. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 4 o\u00e2\u20ac\u2122clock in the afternoon, and the drury sky has been the same shade of gray and glum all day long. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m biking across town, which is one of my favorite activities to relax. It calms me to roll through the shifts in urban landscape, and calm is exactly what I need among the fury of cars that I imagine must be whizzing from shop to shop gift buying.<\/p>\n<p>At this point in my ride, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve just pedaled underneath IH 35, headed east on 4th street. I head north on Chicon Street. There is a stark contrast between east and west 6th Street at the intersection of 6th and Chicon. The&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/bikebrookshire.com\/2012\/01\/10\/2012-ms150-recommended-rides\/\" href=\"http:\/\/bikebrookshire.com\/2012\/01\/10\/2012-ms150-recommended-rides\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2012 MS150 Recommended Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nbikebrookshire.com<br \/>\nms150 recommended ridesTime to start training for the 2012 Houston to Austin MS150 with these recommended rides that take place on the smooth lightly traveled back roads of\u00c2\u00a0 Brookshire-Katy-Waller County.\u00c2\u00a0 There are rides almost every weekend with some on both Saturday and Sunday to test your multi-day long distance riding endurance. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/wheels-that-heal-a-bike-benefit-for-liberty-kat-sunday-jan-29th\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/wheels-that-heal-a-bike-benefit-for-liberty-kat-sunday-jan-29th\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Wheels That Heal: A Bike Benefit for Liberty Kat \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Sunday Jan 29th<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas<br \/>\nEvents and activities to help Liberty Kat (aka Misty Green) are coming into focus.\u00c2\u00a0 She has staggering medical bills to contend with while she mends so a Facebook page has been established where you can donate via your Paypal account.\u00c2\u00a0 Go here to send some financial love her way. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.gosanangelo.com\/news\/2012\/jan\/10\/club-for-bicycle-fans-holding-membership-drive\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gosanangelo.com\/news\/2012\/jan\/10\/club-for-bicycle-fans-holding-membership-drive\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Club for bicycle fans holding membership drive<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nSan Angelo Standard-Times<br \/>\nThe San Angelo Bicycling Club will continue its membership drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Randy&#8217;s Bike and Run Shop, 1717 S. Oakes St., and at Concho Bike Shop, 2015 Austin St. &#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20120109c&amp;nrtype=all&amp;nrspan=2012&amp;nrsearch=\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tpwd.state.tx.us\/newsmedia\/releases\/?req=20120109c&amp;nrtype=all&amp;nrspan=2012&amp;nrsearch=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Mountain Biking in Texas State Parks Picking Up Steam<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTexas Parks and Wildlife Department<br \/>\nAUSTIN \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Mountain bikers throughout the state \u00e2\u20ac\u201c from novices to experts \u00e2\u20ac\u201d are increasingly pedaling the numerous trails found at more than 40 Texas state parks.<\/p>\n<p>From beach and woodland road rides to hair-curling downhill descents in mountain and Hill Country parks, state parks from El Paso to Mustang Island offer bikers of all skill levels a multitude of diverse mountain biking adventures.<\/p>\n<p>\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Many trails in Texas state parks provide great opportunities for all levels of mountain-bike riders to test and develop their biking skills, get a good workout, refresh their mind and spirits, spend family and friend time together and experience the great outdoors,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d says avid mountain biker Dan Sholly, deputy director of Texas&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Texas A &amp; M Cycling<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<a title=\"http:\/\/amct.tamu.edu\/2012\/01\/mlk-century-jan-16th?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=mlk-century-jan-16th\" href=\"http:\/\/amct.tamu.edu\/2012\/01\/mlk-century-jan-16th?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=mlk-century-jan-16th\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MLK Century: Jan. 16th<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nWho:\u00c2\u00a0 AMCT and BVC riders<br \/>\nWhere: Start\/Finish A&amp;M Consolidated Middle School on Anderson near George Bush Dr.<br \/>\nWhen: Show time:\u00c2\u00a0 7:50 am (We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll quickly discuss rules of the road, where we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll stop and for how long and how we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll handle sag vehicle support); Roll out:\u00c2\u00a0 8:00 sharp&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/amct.tamu.edu\/2012\/01\/scccc-cyclocross-race-jan-15th?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=scccc-cyclocross-race-jan-15th\" href=\"http:\/\/amct.tamu.edu\/2012\/01\/scccc-cyclocross-race-jan-15th?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=scccc-cyclocross-race-jan-15th\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SCCCC Cyclocross Race: Jan. 15th<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nTexas A&amp;M CX SCCCCCCCCCCCCCCuffle<br \/>\nHensel Park<br \/>\n502 South College Avenue<br \/>\nCollege Station, TX 77801<br \/>\nSunday January 15th 2012<br \/>\nUSA CYCLING PERMIT Pending<br \/>\nRACE HELD RAIN OR SHINE<br \/>\nSPONSORED BY Texas A&amp;M Cycling Team<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.texashighschoolcycling.org\/?p=459\" href=\"http:\/\/www.texashighschoolcycling.org\/?p=459\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>2012 Race Series Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby League Director\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas High School Cycling League<br \/>\nSpread the Word: Our 2012 Scholastic Spring Road Series Race Schedule is below\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<br \/>\nSix weekends of high school racing will be here before you know it.\u00c2\u00a0 Will you and your team be prepared?\u00c2\u00a0 Check out our full schedule pasted below and stay tuned to the race series section of the league website for all the updated race flyers as they become available throughout the spring.\u00c2\u00a0 You may also want to keep an eye on&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"linkscent-iconblock\" style=\"padding: 0pt ! 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