{"id":13599,"date":"2012-03-27T00:35:27","date_gmt":"2012-03-27T05:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=13599"},"modified":"2012-03-27T00:35:27","modified_gmt":"2012-03-27T05:35:27","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-26th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/03\/27\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-march-26th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 26th"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is like refueling a jet while in the air!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Source Universal Tap Adapter: Refill Your Hydration Bladder On The Go<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nAnother accessory offering convenience is the Source Universal Tap Adapter.<\/p>\n

The adapter allows you to fill up your hydration pack from the end of the tube you drink from, allowing its user to keep her pack on. A simple design for a simple job. …<\/p>\n

Thanks for a great Trail Work Day!!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Redmountainbike \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nGreat work day, very productive with 32 volunteers!
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\nLots of lopping, trimming as well as TLC on the berms on the BMX Loop. Also, FIX’D and crew gnawed through the two downed trees (very large branches that had broken off fairly high off the ground) on the side loop near the creek. There is one very large Y-shaped section of branch caught in another tree and…<\/p>\n

Free Webinar: Empowering Women to Bicycle for Transportation<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Carolyn Szczepanski \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
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\nLast week, at the 2012 National Bike Summit, the Alliance and the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals hosted the first-ever National Women Cycling Forum \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and it was a huge success. More than 200 people attended the gathering, and the diverse panel of women from advocacy, history, diplomacy, racing, engineering and retail inspired and informed us with their unique experiences and…<\/p>\n

FKS Revisit the Safety Pyramid<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve A\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Dallas Point-to-Point
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\nI posted about the Safety Pyramid once before, here. I’m prompted to revisit the topic by Fear, Khal, and Steve to illustrate how it applies to cycling.<\/p>\n

If you will recall, the Pyramid suggests that crashes are related to the number of “near misses” or, commonly in cycling talk, “close calls.” And “close calls” are related to…<\/p>\n

Teen bicyclist struck by car dies<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Chronicle
\nA teenager struck last week by a pickup truck has died. Roberto Lopez, 14, was riding his bicycle across the 4900 block of Louetta on Thursday when he was hit by a Dodge pickup truck, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said. Lopez was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital by Life Flight helicopter. He died on Saturday, deputies…<\/p>\n

Manor Road Race Day 2 Results<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Cycling Team
\nAnother great day of racing out in Manor for Team Seton Brain and Spine Cycling! Results:
\nWomen Open: Kim Ciolli – 2nd, Nadia Barrera – 9th, Lindy Alton
\nWomen Cat 4: Allison Floyd – 2nd, Kelly Martinez – 4th
\nP12: CJ Hebert – 24th
\nMen Cat 3: Jeromie Payne – 6th, Kevin Girkens
\nMasters 40+ 1\/2\/3\/4: Mark Jansen – 7th, James Murff – 9th, Grant Woolf – 10th, Rob Eason – 16th, Larry “1 Break & Broke” Blanchard
\nMasters 50+ 1\/2\/3\/4: Chuck Bippert – 9th, Jason Newman – 10th, John Collins – 11th
\nMasters 35+ 4\/5: Bill Huie – 27th, Gary Obernolte – 33rd…<\/p>\n

Sunday lake tour<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bikedenton
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\nRiding up to Lake Ray Roberts is an OYB, Out-Your-Backdoor adventure. You don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t need to drive there, just pack some snacks, spare tubes, and roll out of the driveway. I do this route every year, and I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve done it on all different kinds of bikes. Sherman Rd has a huge, smooth shoulder that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not scary to ride.<\/p>\n

Today, Remington and I cruised a 40 mile loop out Sherman, up the Greenbelt, over the dam, and we stopped at the Culp Branch free swimming spot where we met friends from Cardo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Farm for a dip and some…<\/p>\n

Happenings at Northaven Trail<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
\nFriend of Northaven Trail have several important updates and invites for you this week.<\/p>\n

Trail Clean-up \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Saturday, March 31, 9:00 am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 11:00 am
\nOn March 31, we will host a trail clean-up project in conjunction with Dallas Park and Recreation Department\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s My Park Day\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.\u00c2\u00a0 We plan to meet at Dealey Park behind Dealey Montessori on Royal Lane at 9:00 am and then disperse in a few teams to clear brush under several large shade trees along the trail.\u00c2\u00a0 Everyone is welcome and encouraged to help. Please dress appropriately (bring gloves) and bring yard tools if you have them \u00e2\u20ac\u201c no…<\/p>\n

Cyclists roll in to Amarillo to promote Veteran awareness<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Betsy Goldin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.connectamarillo.com
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