{"id":11415,"date":"2012-01-13T23:28:19","date_gmt":"2012-01-14T05:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=11415"},"modified":"2012-01-13T23:28:19","modified_gmt":"2012-01-14T05:28:19","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-13th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/01\/13\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-13th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Antonio Wheelmen Schertz to Gruene Ride<\/strong><\/span> <\/a>
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a001\/16\/2012
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a009:00 AM
\nDetails: Please join me on MLK Day for a ride from Schertz to Gruene.\u00c2\u00a0 Our pace will be about 16-17 mph.\u00c2\u00a0 We’ll ride through Garden Ridge and make our way to Gruene.\u00c2\u00a0 Yes, there are a few hills in the route.
\nMeet at Schertz Library at 798 Schertz Parkway.\u00c2\u00a0 From 1604\/35, head north on I-35 and take the Schertz Parkway exit.\u00c2\u00a0 Head east (turn right) on Schertz Parkway and continue for about 2 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 The library will be on your left at the intersection of Elbel and Schertz Parkway.
\nContact: Tony Beauford
\nPhone: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0210-865-2645
\nEmail: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0tbeauford@gmail.com<\/p>\n

Mellow Johnny’s race expands in fourth year at new venue<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBicycle Retailer & Industry News
\nAUSTIN, TX (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Lance Armstrong’s bike shop, Mellow Johnny’s, continues to support the Mellow Johnny’s Spring Classic, which is the kick off event of USA Cycling’s Pro XCT series. The race is March 3-4.<\/p>\n

This year the race is not going to be held at Armstrong’s Juan Pelota Ranch, because the Tour de France hero has sold the spread. Instead, the race will be about a mile away at the Flat Creek Crossing Ranch. Flat Creek features eight miles of singletrack and has hosted events in the Texas Mountain Bike Series for years. …<\/p>\n

Gore Professional and Low Friction brake cables recalled<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby VeloNews.com
\nGore is recalling all cables from their Low Friction and Professional road kits.<\/p>\n

According to Gore, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153When the affected cables are installed in a brake lever using the Campagnolo style termination, it is possible that the termination end of the cable may detach from the cable. We have received only one report of such detachment and no injuries have been reported. However, because the quality and safety of our products is paramount, we are halting sales and initiating a voluntary recall of all affected cables.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

Trail Hazard Alert \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ice On Owens Trail<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
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\nBFR friend Mike Freiberger sent us a note warning us of some dangerous ice conditions on the Owens Trail just west of the bridge (GPS coordinates N32.985141,W-96.690661). Based on these coordinates, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the part of the trail between Lookout Park and Sherrill Park Golf Course. According to the city, the problem is a drainage issue. …<\/p>\n

el Tour de Taco Sunday the 15th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
\nSo here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the plan: meet up for a bike ride, log 20 or so miles, find a taco stand and enjoy.
\nAfterwards we can always go find a local Ellum watering hole to hoist a pint and talk about how good\/ bad the last particular taco stop was. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m gonna get off my bum and start trying to host one of these every month on the middle Sunday with a few ground rules:
\nThe ride will be around 20 miles with a leisure pace and we won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t leave you behind. …<\/p>\n

Corinth Cycling Club Rides<\/strong><\/span>
\n8:00am – Cup o Joe<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Scott Franklin
\nWhen: Sat Jan 28, 2012 8am to 9:30am\u00c2\u00a0 CST
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Description: The Cup o’ Joe is a beginner level ride of around 15 miles. The ride heads south to Hickory Creek and stops for drinks at Starbucks on the way home. The ride leader for this ride is Bob Troyer.
\n8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride<\/strong><\/a>
\nby Scott Franklin
\nWhen: Sat Jan 28, 2012 8am to 11am\u00c2\u00a0 CST
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride.<\/p>\n

Chihuahuan Desert Dirt Fest set for Feb. 16-18<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fit City
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\nA little over a year ago, I spent four days under the big skies of West Texas, shredding the skin on my legs and blasting my quad muscles on a four-day bike ride through Big Bend Ranch State Park.<\/p>\n

That trip made one thing obviously clear: Big Bend Ranch boasts some seriously awesome mountain bike terrain, and there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no better camping sites than the ones perched atop mesas bristling with cactus in the…<\/p>\n

What do primary elections and tandem bike racing have in common?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Sheryl Devereaux, Houston Political Buzz Examiner
\nHave you ever ridden a tandem bike?\u00c2\u00a0 If so, you know that the most powerful teammate, the Stoker, sits in the rear position. While the Captain, in forward position is responsible for steering , warning\u00c2\u00a0 of hazards ahead and balance, the Stoker, in the rear position is the engine\u00e2\u20ac\u201dthe power of the team.\u00c2\u00a0 Most of the forward thrust is dependent upon the stoker because the total weight of the team and their bike requires the most strength to propel the entire tour fastest and with the…<\/p>\n

Developing a Habit of Consistent Exercise<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Shawn\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Bike Trails
\nWelcome back to the third part of this series on how I lost 40 pounds and obliterated my competition. If you didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t catch part 1 or 2 you can find the links below. Here is the basic breakdown of how this weight loss plan is laid out. Pre-Planning Easily changing your diet in a drastic…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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