{"id":13479,"date":"2012-03-15T23:16:34","date_gmt":"2012-03-16T04:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=13479"},"modified":"2012-03-15T23:16:34","modified_gmt":"2012-03-16T04:16:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-15th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/03\/15\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-15th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Review of the Best Bicycle Tail Lights in 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nbicycles.stackexchange.com,
\nTesting bike lights
\nTaking some lights out for a test ride at night
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\nWhether you bike to work every day regardless of how dark it is outside, or only let dusk catch you on the occasional evening ride, every cyclist should have lights. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re required after dark by law in almost all regions, and are a crucial piece of safety equipment even where they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re optional.<\/p>\n

Remember that although spending $30-50 on good lights may seem like a lot of money, the medical costs from a single accident would far surpass that initial investment. If you bike at night (or even bike on busy roads during the day \u00e2\u20ac\u201c several of…<\/p>\n

Solidarity. Not Charity<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby katiejo\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin on Two Wheels
\nThe fog was so thick that if I squinted to look at the street lights in the darkness, I could pretend with minimal imagination that I was in a shire in Ireland. The artificial lights glowed orange and out of the thick humid air, a scattered group of runners appeared. At intervals they would emerge and be re-engulfed by the fog. An optical illusion that had me taking double takes each time I passed a runner, as they disappeared into the haze. As the road rules for running, each runner was heading forward onwards into traffic. At pre-dawn, I was the only traffic on the road, and they were running straight towards me or rather I was riding straight into them.<\/p>\n

Despite our mutual surprise to suddenly appear face to foggy face, the surprise was replaced by a sense of solidarity. Biped and bi-pedal solidarity. Together, outdoors, pre-dawn. The will to arise before the sun does and…<\/p>\n

We Support Jason Roberts for US Congress<\/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
\nIn many circles Jason Roberts is simply one of the founding members of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff, but this is only one of his many accomplishments.\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s true that he helped put casual cycling on the map in Dallas,\u00c2\u00a0 Texas (and beyond), and there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no way to measure how many people he has directly or indirectly inspired to get on their bicycle and\/or make their neighborhood and city a more livable, walkable, enjoyable\u00c2\u00a0 place to call home.<\/p>\n

Where many cycling advocates can sometimes take a shrill and even antagonistic approach, Jason\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s style has always been reasoned and methodical.\u00c2\u00a0 I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve learned quite a bit just sitting on the sidelines and watching him work. I could go on and on about his accomplishment and selfless efforts, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure others will do exactly…<\/p>\n

Five new events join Fiesta lineup<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Stefanie Arias\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mysanantonio.com
\nFiesta fans can get an early start on the citywide party this year.<\/p>\n

Though Fiesta San Antonio 2012 is 34 days away, a new event takes place before the April 19 kickoff. The UTSA Roadrunner Spring Football Fan Fest, a free spring football game at the Alamodome, is set for April 15. (Another early event, the San Antonio Lutheran Coronation, was March 3.) …<\/p>\n

…and the Fiesta Wildflower Bike Ride, a multi-route race at Retama Park on April 22. It’s a benefit for Morgan’s Wonderland.<\/p>\n

Race co-director Lynda Stewart said 1,500 cyclists are expected to participate.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Come one, come all,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said co-director Jimmy Britton. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153We have something for all ages and skill levels.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d …<\/p>\n

Cyclists stop off in Elgin during training run<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.elgincourier.com
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\nA group of cyclists called the Livestrong Texas 4000 is training for a bike trip to Alaska to raise money for cancer research. They stopped off at Thomas Memorial Park and ate lunch at Meyer’s Smokehouse and BBQ. …<\/p>\n

At the Bicycle Cafe, White Rock Lake<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby (Chris Mathews)\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.planobicycle.org
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\nLooking for a new breakfast stop on your rides around White Rock Lake?\u00c2\u00a0 Then check out the Bicycle Cafe on Northwest Hwy.\u00c2\u00a0 But be cautioned: if you are looking for greasy eggs and beer batter biscuits, this is not the place. You will have to ride to the…<\/p>\n

Is it all about the bike?<\/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
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\nYou hear mountain bikers on the trail talk all the time about how much faster they would be if they were on a newer, shinier or more expensive bike. One with Sram XX components or the latest Fox fork. They moan and complain about their old bike and blame problems not on themselves, but on the bike. So is it all about the bike? …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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