{"id":11401,"date":"2012-01-12T22:29:33","date_gmt":"2012-01-13T04:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11401"},"modified":"2012-01-13T07:29:06","modified_gmt":"2012-01-13T13:29:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-12th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/01\/12\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-12th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Houston City Council had some fireworks over bike paths. Two council members sparred over spending in their districts in public. Interestingly the one council member that objected to spending in another district voted for spending in her district.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

City Council dust-up pits newcomer against veteran<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Chris Moran, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
\nIt was about a bike path. But it was about so much more.<\/p>\n

Councilwoman Helena Brown and Councilman James Rodriguez squared off publicly Wednesday in the kind of bare-knuckled politics usually deployed in a back room.<\/p>\n

The outer layer of the onion had them disagreeing on whether the city should spend $2.3 million on a bike path along Sims Bayou in Rodriguez’s District I. Brown called it a “luxury” the city cannot…<\/p>\n

FrankenBike # 12 ~ JAN 14, 2012 ~ 10am-4pm<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeSport ~ 2909 Joanel Street ~ 77027
\nFrankenBike (n) A free bike swap meet held once a month in Houston, Texas that is open to anyone who wants to buy, sell or trade bicycles and bicycle related gear or parts.
\nHouston FrankenBike is on the second Saturday of each month, at locations in and around the Greater Houston Metro Area. On months with 5 Saturdays, FrankenBike will be held on the 3rd Saturday. We will be flexible on special occasions, so make sure to check the schedule and you’ll be good to go.<\/p>\n

FrankenBike # 2 ~ SUNDAY ~ JAN 15, 2012 ~ 10am-6pm ~ Lost Souls Fixies ~ 110 Lincoln Ave ~ 77840 ~ College Station
\nFrankenBike # 1 ~ SUNDAY ~ JAN 22, 2012 ~ 10am-5pm ~ House of Rock ~ 511 Starr St ~ 78401 ~ http:\/\/corpuschristi.frankenbike.net\/<\/strong><\/a>
\nFrankenBike # 78 ~ SATURDAY ~ JAN 28, 2012 ~ 10am-5pm ~ FrankenBabe # 4 ~ The Parlor ~ 4301 B Guadalupe St ~ 78751 ~ http:\/\/austin.frankenbike.net\/<\/strong><\/a>
\nFrankenBike # 20 ~ SUNDAY ~ JAN 29, 2012 ~ 10am-4pm ~ Leather Hands BMX ~ 105 Warren Street 78212 ~ http:\/\/sanantonio.frankenbike.net\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

PBBA Friendship Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a> on Jan 22 at the Scharbauer Sports Complex more info on http:\/\/t.co\/h32c5Hjs #cycling #Midland — PeytonsBikes (@PeytonsBikes)
\nBring a friend to the Annual Friendship Ride and let’s see if we can get more people on a bike! Afterwards we will meet for Pizza and discuss rides past, present and future.<\/p>\n

Updated details for Rocky Hill Ranch ride Saturday January 14<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Laura Scagno \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nIt is definitely cold today and most likely tomorrow but Saturday should be warmer.<\/p>\n

The Austin Ridge Riders will be cooking up sausage wraps post ride. We’ll wrap them up in warm tortillas and provide salsa, spicy mustard, guacamole, sour cream and other fixings plus some chips and sweets. I plan on picking up some veggies patties and\/or veggie dogs for our non meat eating friends.<\/p>\n

We also will have soda, water and beer (for those of legal drinking age). Everyone is encouraged to bring something to share. Potato salad or…<\/p>\n

Must Read: Who pinched my ride?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby VeloNews.com
\nOutside \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Infuriated by bicycle theft and empowered by Garmin tracking devices, Patrick Symmes set out on a quest to uncover the mangy underbelly of bicycle theft. By strategically leaving trackable bikes poorly secured around the city, Symmes tantalized bike vultures and lured them in to pick at his two-wheeled carcasses.<\/p>\n

He found that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the futility of locking is shocking,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and every security product can be manipulated by a desperate junky. According to Symmes, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153in America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s rough streets, there are four forms of currency\u00e2\u20ac\u201dcash, sex, drugs, and…<\/p>\n

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 1\/12- 1\/18\/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
\nHere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. As always, if there is an event you know about that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not on our calendar contact us, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up.
\nThursday, January 12
\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…<\/p>\n

Dallas Bicycle Cafe coming soon!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Christopher Curnutt\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
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\nI got this tip reading the Lakewood\/East Dallas Advocate.\u00c2\u00a0 As many of you know Dallas Bike Works (Northwest Highway and Lawther \u00e2\u20ac\u201c map) has an adjacent spot that begged to be utilized as some sort of eatery. Well it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s finally happening, Dallas Bicycle Cafe will be \u00e2\u20ac\u0153opening soon\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and from what I can…<\/p>\n

ACA Meeting, Saturday, January 14th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Cycling Association
\nJoin us for ACA\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s New Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Resolution meeting on Saturday, January 14th at 3:00pm at the Howson Library (2500 Exposition Blvd, Austin, 78703) and sign up for the ACA New Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Resolution Challenge!<\/p>\n

Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s how it works: each participant enters their cycling fitness goals for 2012 on a “pledge” form, for example frequency of riding, miles, hours in the saddle \u00e2\u20ac\u201c something quantifiable. Then once a month, you send your actual numbers to vp@austincycling.org. At the ACA Holiday party in December, everyone who met or exceeded their goal will…<\/p>\n

Airman injured as bicycle struck<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDriver was not wearing her glasses
\nBy Jennifer Rios\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0San Angelo Standard-Times
\nWhile bicycling to work, Robert Antoine Abrom wore his helmet, reflective vest and rode correctly with traffic on his way to Goodfellow Air Force Base.<\/p>\n

About a quarter of a mile from base, the 31-year-old airman was struck by van whose driver, police said, wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t wearing her glasses.<\/p>\n

Abrom was taken to Shannon Medical Center by ambulance after the crash, which was reported about 5:50 a.m. Wednesday in the 4000 block of South Chadbourne Street, police spokesman Lt. David Howard said. …<\/p>\n

STCC SuperBowl Sunday Ride to the Ride V<\/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
\nMark the date, Sunday February 5th.<\/p>\n

Yes, last year we missed – for the first time – our ride on Super Bowl morning due to ice accumulation on the streets.\u00c2\u00a0 Not this year.\u00c2\u00a0 Not even if I have to put studs in my tires.\u00c2\u00a0 This ride is too much fun even on the coldest of days!\u00c2\u00a0 This ride is open to all comers, Shawnee Trail Cycling Club is happy to host our “Super Bowl Ride to the Ride V”.\u00c2\u00a0 This annual event is known to attract more than 1,000 cyclists who depart from multiple locations throughout the Metroplex. …<\/p>\n

Join the TX High School League\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Scholastic Cycling Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Texas High School Cycling League is putting finishing touches on its first annual Scholastic Cycling Conference. While the conference is billed as a scholastic cycling coaches and organizers conference, it will be very helpful and informative for anyone interested in middle school or high school cycling.
\nWHEN: Saturday & Sunday, January 21 & 22
\nWHERE: Embassy Suites \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Austin Arboretum, Austin, Texas
\nThe conference’s breakout format will allow for multiple, simultaneous sessions so that conference attendees can choose which presentations are best suited to their interest and level of experience. Topics will cover the spectrum of school-aged cycling issues for parents, coaches, and organizers. …<\/p>\n

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