{"id":14932,"date":"2012-07-17T23:23:46","date_gmt":"2012-07-18T04:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=14932"},"modified":"2012-07-17T23:23:46","modified_gmt":"2012-07-18T04:23:46","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-17th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/07\/17\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-17th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving to El Paso…how’s the cycling?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby tx_newbie\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nHi all. I’m moving to El Paso and want to know what the (road) cycling culture is like. I’m relocating from Houston, and will be there at the end of July\/beginning of August. I’m looking for advice on good bike shops, clubs for weekend rides, some good areas\/routes, etc.<\/p>\n

While I was shopping for apartments (I’ll be living up on N. Mesa), I saw a few shops (Crazy Cat Cyclery) and a few inroads off of Mesa that looked interesting (Argonaut drive, jutting up to 11% grade); there’s also the Transmountain Expressway, so I guess…<\/p>\n

Upgrading to new bike<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby WhiskeytangoM3\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nLike it says I’m looking into buying a new more capable bike, I have outgrown my trusty old faithful ’07\/’08 Hardrock Pro Disc and I’m looking for a bike that I can buy that will keep me good to go for much longer, something I can just update components and what not.<\/p>\n

So far I’ve come to the choices of a Stumpjumper FSR or Camber, both 29ers. I saw the brief reviews on the 2013’s and I’ve very excited!<\/p>\n

My question to you guys is for riding in the DFW area which would be the best option. I’ve been thinking just a FSR Comp 29er as the best all arounder to handle everything this area has to offer and then some.<\/p>\n

I typically ride Northshore (G-vine lake), Horseshoe, Oak Cliff Nature Preserve and since a buddy and I have started riding together we’re…<\/p>\n

Grapevine and Beyond<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nPace: Easy, Touring, Fast option
\nDate: Saturday, July 21, 2012 – 8:00am
\nLocation: River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to make a loop up north to see DFW, Grapevine, and then Lake Grapevine. The longer ride will then continue west to see Southlake and Westlake, and part of Keller before arriving back in North Richland Hills and the Mid-Cities. The mileage options will be…<\/p>\n

Doubling Down in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve A\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DFW Point-to-Point
\nIn my last post about rainwear, some commenters noted that during summer, getting wet isn’t so bad. Mostly, I agree, but I take a longer view when I’m “doubling down.” Illustrative of that is my tendency to stock up on winter wear round about this time of year. And this summer, I’m looking at feet and hands above all else.
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\nYou see, I have dual motivations. The first is the never-ending quest to “expand the riding envelope.” In Texas, summer is the affordable time to stock up on winter and wet weather gear. The second motivation is that I DO plan to go back home (Washington State) again. Home gets a LOT of wet and chilly weather. It won’t happen…<\/p>\n

Bicycling rules for summer survival: be safe, be aware, drink lots of water, enjoy<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Ed Todd\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mywesttexas.com
\nCrucial to safety and success of the bicyclists’ mission in this weekend’s Bike MS Cactus & Crude 150-mile ride out of Midland is situational awareness — knowing what is going on around you — preparedness and being geared for survival in a peloton or as a lone rider trailed by a SAG (support and gear) wagon.<\/p>\n

“You want to be situationally aware of what is going on wherever you are,” Midland bicyclist Kent Crowell said in reference to the term “situational awareness,” that is rooted in the military and applicable to folks across the…<\/p>\n

Sisters devoted to Bike MS event to find cure for debilitating disease<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nby Ed Todd\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mywesttexas.com
\nCome daybreak Saturday, 200 West Texas bicyclists will head out as if in battle, routing the unseen and unpredictable foe with a hopeful, resolute and joyful heart.<\/p>\n

More than merely challenging their mettle on the two-day Midland-to-Post 150-mile Bike MS ride under summer’s radiant sun, the riders and their support teams of 200 volunteers bearing the sustenance of encouragement, cooling water and nourishment will be heralding a singular message in blazing orange: “a world free of…<\/p>\n

A Bike Ride in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby sbegot
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IxP2saTBf6w
\nClips from one bike ride in Texas on “dirt” roads. Emus, caliche roads, Boer billy goats, hills, over grazing, buzzards, and oak wilt.<\/p>\n

Bike safety concerns escalate on campus<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nUPD-issued traffic citations continue to stack against cyclists
\nBy Aaron Deering\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.thebatt.com
\nWhen driving around campus, it can be hard to find a parking spot. Or, the bus schedule might not meet your class schedule. One alternative is to ride your bike.<\/p>\n

There are more than 2,000 bicycles registered at Texas A&M University according to Transportations Services. And riders of these bikes are under the same scrutiny as those driving cars.<\/p>\n

Lt. Allan Baron, of the A&M University Police Department, said he…<\/p>\n

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DAY 46: #Rockies<\/a> team cycling to Fraser Lake, BC, Canada<\/p>\n

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 17, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n