{"id":14671,"date":"2012-06-18T23:46:53","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T04:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14671"},"modified":"2012-06-18T23:46:53","modified_gmt":"2012-06-19T04:46:53","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-june-18th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/18\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-june-18th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for June 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Join us Thursday night for our first Essentials of Touring clinic! Lots of tips to get you get going the distance! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/05ljpV1t\">http:\/\/t.co\/05ljpV1t<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/214695970708000769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=24\" href=\"http:\/\/houstonbicycleclub.org\/Pages\/RideDetail.aspx?ride_id=24\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>HBC Hempstead Melon Trail Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nHouston Bicycle Club<br \/>\n23(C), 37(C), 41(C), 50(C) miles<br \/>\nMeandering flat to rolling country roads, some long grades, little traffic but for State Highway 6. Few stores! Produce stands outside Hempstead.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.elpasobicycleclub.com\/cgi-bin\/calendar.cgi?style=List&amp;view=Event&amp;event_id=2744\" href=\"http:\/\/www.elpasobicycleclub.com\/cgi-bin\/calendar.cgi?style=List&amp;view=Event&amp;event_id=2744\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>El Paso Bicycle Club Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nCelebrating 70<br \/>\nDescription: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Lower Valley ride (43 miles) to celebrate Jim Weaver&#8217;s 70th birthday. Will start &amp; end at Cotton-Eyed Joe&#8217;s at Clint exit off I-10. Ride to Fabens and Tornillo, return via San Elizario and Socorro. Randy Limbird, 915-328-4110.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Super Squadra&#39;s <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iandille?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@iandille<\/a> getting some mid-ride cattle-driving practice in. Don&#39;t try this at home! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/oeSAeNYA\">http:\/\/t.co\/oeSAeNYA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BSS_Austin\/status\/214836442118098944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/twitter.com\/BikeMS_DFW\/status\/214822530484146177<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">RACE: The Midnight Massacre info is up! <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/8eMrLfM0\">http:\/\/t.co\/8eMrLfM0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; MountainBikeTx.com (@MountainBikeTx) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MountainBikeTx\/status\/214790400374882304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our teams are the greatest! Congrats are in order for a strong showing at Terra Firma Promo&#39;s Gator Bait Sprint&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/sj4ArYHT\">http:\/\/t.co\/sj4ArYHT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; TX Adventure Racing (@txarclub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/txarclub\/status\/214778792353337344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Youth Cycling League &#8211; 2nd session: Busy session &#8211; good riders. 17 youth riders in this session. Lot&#39;s of open&#8230; <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/rAErgK3d\">http:\/\/t.co\/rAErgK3d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlkekVelodrome\/status\/214775954814402560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Packet Pick-Up tommorrow for the annual Cow Creek Classic in Waxahachie from 4-7pm! Register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/Z7bs5HTB\">http:\/\/t.co\/Z7bs5HTB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; B&amp;B Bicycles (@BBBicycles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBBicycles\/status\/214768596721729537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dirt Remedy Race Series Spring Overall: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/JKrXSUC7\">http:\/\/t.co\/JKrXSUC7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CyclingATX\/status\/214759096023392256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Most excellent from The Racing Post: <a href=\"http:\/\/t.co\/3WkrJenL\">http:\/\/t.co\/3WkrJenL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CyclingATX\/status\/214758281867042817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/lovingthebike.com\/uncategorized\/urban-assault-ride-austin\" href=\"http:\/\/lovingthebike.com\/uncategorized\/urban-assault-ride-austin\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Urban Assault Ride: Austin<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lovingthebike.com<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lovingthebike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/UARhomeLogo1.png?resize=327%2C398\" alt=\"\" width=\"327\" height=\"398\" \/><br \/>\nI wanted to pass along information on the Urban Assault Ride that is being put together in part by my social media buddy, @jonvick (Adventure Fit) and New Belgium Brewing\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6you know, the makers of Fat Tire Beer.<\/p>\n<p>The Urban Assault Ride is a ride that most people do just for the fun of it, as it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not a typical riding event.\u00c2\u00a0 Plus, look for the&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/ciclistasurbanos.org\/2012\/06\/cu-beats-the-heat-by-taking-to-the-streets-at-night\/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ciclistasurbanos%2FLWrJ+%28Ciclistas+Urbanos%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader\" href=\"http:\/\/ciclistasurbanos.org\/2012\/06\/cu-beats-the-heat-by-taking-to-the-streets-at-night\/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ciclistasurbanos%2FLWrJ+%28Ciclistas+Urbanos%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>CU Beats the Heat by Taking to the Streets at Night<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ciclistas Urbanos<br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s June and in the Rio Grande Valley that means soaring temperatures to the upper 90&#8217;s and low 100&#8217;s. To combat this we ride early in the morning but that also means getting up even earlier. As a change of pace, CU is beating the heat by hitting the streets at night! That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s right, night rides through McAllen and Edinburg area.<\/p>\n<p>The last two rides as attracted large gatherings of 16 and 20 cyclists respectively. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s fun to see people rush out to get lights or borrow from others to deck out their bikes. Night riding brings out a whole new perspective to the atmosphere while cycling. The weather is cooler, more energy in the air as people are chatting, laughing and&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.pegasusnews.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/18\/dentons-bike-culture-polo\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pegasusnews.com\/news\/2012\/jun\/18\/dentons-bike-culture-polo\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Video: Denton\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike culture takes off<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Ashley-Crystal Firstley of North Texas Daily<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Denton&#039;s Bike Culture\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5LPomWcXd1A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nDENTON \u00e2\u20ac\u201d It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s evident in the dozens of cyclists pedaling miles every Tuesday night. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in the thousands of city dollars going toward a new bike plan, or the new \u00e2\u20ac\u0153share the road\u00e2\u20ac\u009d arrows painted on Denton streets, and is apparent every time a mallet strikes a ball in a game of bike polo. Denton is home to an emerging culture of biking, a culture set to change in the near future at both a city-wide and&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/amarillo.com\/lifestyle\/our-town\/2012-06-18\/new-hiking-trail-opens-lake-meredith-national-recreation-area\" href=\"http:\/\/amarillo.com\/lifestyle\/our-town\/2012-06-18\/new-hiking-trail-opens-lake-meredith-national-recreation-area\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>New hiking trail opens at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy &#8211; Submitted by Rozanna Pfeiffer, National Park Service<br \/>\nFRITCH \u00e2\u20ac\u201d \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Take a hike\u00e2\u20ac\u009d now has new meaning at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area with the opening of the Harbor Bay East leg of the new South Shore Trail System.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ama-cdn.com\/sites\/default\/files\/imagecache\/story_slideshow_thumb\/11265476.jpg?resize=224%2C337\" alt=\"\" width=\"224\" height=\"337\" \/><br \/>\nDeclining water levels at Lake Meredith have reduced public access to the reservoir, resulting in an overall reduction in the availability of recreational opportunities for visitors. Although water-based opportunities such as fishing and boating are provided, only a minimal amount of trail mileage has&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/texasracinglife.com\/2012\/06\/18\/my-thoughts-on-cornering\/\" href=\"http:\/\/texasracinglife.com\/2012\/06\/18\/my-thoughts-on-cornering\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>My Thoughts on Cornering<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Ken\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Racing Life<br \/>\nAnother week has gone by and another weekday criterium in Houston is in the books. This week, Wally Groda of Bike Barn took the win and gave us all a clinic on how to corner. In his honor, I decided to write about a skill that is surprisingly lacking in a lot of racers.<\/p>\n<p>First off, let me say that I do not pretend to be the best crit racer or cornerer in the land. I get scared and lose my nerve as most people do at one time or another. But I will say that I go around corners faster than most and have some knowledge to share.\u00c2\u00a0 There are many many different opinions on cornering that you can find all over&#8230;<\/p>\n<div class=\"linkscent-iconblock\" style=\"padding: 0px ! important; margin: 0px ! important; float: none ! important; border: 0px solid #ff0000 ! important; background: none repeat scroll center center transparent ! important; width: auto ! important; height: auto ! important; display: block ! important; overflow: visible ! important; position: static ! important; text-indent: 0px ! important; z-index: auto ! important; max-width: none ! important; min-width: 0px ! important; max-height: none ! important; min-height: 0px ! important; left: auto ! important; top: auto ! important; bottom: auto ! important; right: auto ! important; line-height: 16px ! important; white-space: nowrap ! important;\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"linkscent-icon\" style=\"padding: 0px ! important; margin: 0px; float: none ! 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Lots of tips to get you get going the distance! http:\/\/t.co\/05ljpV1t? &mdash; Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) June 18, 2012 HBC Hempstead Melon Trail Ride Houston Bicycle Club 23(C), 37(C), <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/06\/18\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-june-18th-2\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[3644,249,2335,2319,3741,1401,5253,2456,3736],"class_list":["post-14671","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-ciclistas-urbanos","tag-denton-texas","tag-el-paso-bicycle-club","tag-houston-bicycle-club","tag-lake-meredith-national-recreation-area","tag-new-belgium-brewing-urban-assault-ride","tag-news","tag-texas-racing-life","tag-tweets"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-3OD","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14671","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14671"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14671\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14671"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14671"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14671"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}