{"id":15636,"date":"2012-08-29T23:00:34","date_gmt":"2012-08-30T04:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=15636"},"modified":"2012-08-29T23:00:34","modified_gmt":"2012-08-30T04:00:34","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-29th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/08\/29\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-august-29th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup August 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Google Maps for Android adds turn-by-turn navigation for bicyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Antuan Goodwin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0reviews.cnet.com
\nA new version 6.11.1 update for the Google Maps Navigation app fills the navigation void for pedal-powered users.
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\nGoogle Maps for Android has offered turn-by-turn directions for automotive use since 2009. It wasn’t long until walking navigation was added in 2010. Finally, transit direction made the jump to turn-by-turn navigation back in June of this year. Today, with the version 6.11.1 update to the…<\/p>\n

Light at the end of the tunnel? Maybe.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby BRAIN Staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com
\nI finally got my hands on the National Sporting Goods Administration’s (NSGA) 2010 report on the US Bicycle Market.<\/p>\n

In addition to being some of the most exciting news we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve seen in 20 years (more about that in a minute), it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also by far the easiest to interpret \u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 mostly because instead of digesting the whole report, I got a pre-release copy of the Gluskin Townley Group\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s analysis, as written by Brad Edmundson. Even better, you can get your own copy for free: just scroll down to the bottom of the post for ordering information.<\/p>\n

So what makes the 2010 report so exciting? Simple: it looks like maybe, just maybe, all the hard work we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been doing as an industry to grow the market for enthusiast cyclists might…<\/p>\n

who is going to HHH?” update<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPosted by: cbuddy2005\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 www.bikeforums.net
\nI was doing my first ever century that day and was at the rear all day–which was perfectly fine by me.\u00c2\u00a0 Went from the couch to HHH in 3 months.\u00c2\u00a0 Did fine, except at mile 85 when the guy said they were closing all the rest stops from then on and we were going to be unsupported!\u00c2\u00a0 I was alone and had nobody to call should things go south.\u00c2\u00a0 I was fully fueled and watered when I made the turn into that wind.\u00c2\u00a0 by now it was cranking around 30mph sustained.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Long stretch of riders going 6-8mph on the flat!\u00c2\u00a0 And I was passing them–barely.\u00c2\u00a0 Not to mention the storm brewing behind us may have been pulling air into it causing a greater headwind for us.
\nIt was a survival ride at this point.\u00c2\u00a0 I made it 2 more stops before I started cramping in an inner thigh \ud83d\ude25<\/p>\n

It was about 4pm by this time and I had no choice but to stop–just didn’t train for that many hours on the bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Hands, feet, rear were all fine.\u00c2\u00a0 Wanted to finish but I wasn’t going to walk with leg cramps and as mentioned before…<\/p>\n

Safe route from Fort Worth (trinity trails) to downtown Dallas?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby rachmaninoff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nHi, I would like to know if anyone could map out, or know of a safe route cycling from Fort Worth (using the trinity trail system) to Dallas?<\/p>\n

Help Support these Cancer Fighting Cyclists, September 8th!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nThe General\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Guard has had a mission that most of us can personally relate to:\u00c2\u00a0 cancer sucks and they want to kick it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ass, period.\u00c2\u00a0 That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been fighting for several year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, ever since one of their members originally started the cycling team to commemorate his fallen General to cancer.<\/p>\n

Michael Martin and his friends, including Rev. Daniel Kanter of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas, will be hosting their…<\/p>\n

September meeting, Monday, September 10th.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Cycling Association
\nDo you love trailer food or wish you could try it? Come join us for a replay of last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s very popular trailer food ride. We will begin with a short membership meeting to present the slate of nominees for the 2013 ACA Board of Directors. Additional nominations from the floor may also be made at this meeting. After the meeting, there will be a leisurely ride to some of the…<\/p>\n

Planning to do some racing in 2012-2013? Don’t forget your Paydirt!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Laura Scagno\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nYou can find the form here: http:\/\/www.tmbra.org\/paydirt\/paydirtform.pdf\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> and also attached to this entry.<\/p>\n

2012-2013 Program – Get Started Now!<\/p>\n

The Bicycle Sport Shop’s PayDirt\u00c2\u00a9 Program is offered in conjunction with the Texas Mountain Bike Championship Series to encourage mountain biker\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s involvement in the maintenance and building of trails, a mountain bikers’ greatest asset. The mountain bike racing community has a vested interest in improving our awareness of the trail resources we have and forging strong relationships with land managers and other trail users. The promoters of the Texas…<\/p>\n

Rocky Hill Ranch News for this coming weekend – Saturday\/Sunday September 1 & 2 at 10 a.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Il Pirate \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nNews from Rocky Hill Ranch – More information on the RHR Facebook Page
\nJust want everyone to know that RHR has many trees on trails after the storm and there only a few trails that are totally clear. Limited riding this weekend and for the next week as we do the work to clear all trails. So, for this weekend trail fees will be waived if you want to come ride what is clear. We will be out cleaning up all weekend with some…<\/p>\n

change afoot<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bikedenton
\nWhen I started this website, five years ago, I thought of it as a social experiment \u00e2\u20ac\u201d writing about something I considered dearly important to Denton \u00e2\u20ac\u201d something I saw in other towns and loved them for it. Easy, everyday biking, everywhere. If I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t moving away to seek it out, why not fight and write for it here? I thought \u00e2\u20ac\u0153if it makes a difference, then great. If not, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m sure I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll learn some things along the way.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I was attracted to biking normalcy and culture other places. I wondered if Denton had it in spades, would more people stay after graduating from…<\/p>\n

…So on to the point of this article. BikeDenton is changing hands (and feet). We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re moving our family to Portland, OR in two weeks because I accepted a new career there. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m turning this site over to two people: …<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Vulnerable on the Open Road\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Ron Callahan\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeworldnews.com
\nLast week, the USA Pro Challenge bike race passed within 20 feet of the Colorado headquarters of People for Bikes. A few days later, their town is still buzzing from the historic event, and pro bike racing remains on our minds.<\/p>\n

While safe roads matter to everyone on a bike, professional cyclists spend more time on them than almost anyone. These talented, world-class athletes may seem super-human at times, but they are human like any of us\u00e2\u20ac\u201dvulnerable on the open road. …<\/p>\n

Recreation calendar, camps, clinics: Aug. 29<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.mysanantonio.com
\nBicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Saturday, 8 a.m., New Berlin Ride, 22, 34, 43 and 70 miles, Brietzke Station, New Berlin. 496-696-8247. …<\/p>\n

Wimberley High School band will host bike ride for fundraiser<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Ciara O’Rourke\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.statesman.com
\nSAN MARCOS \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Boosters for the Wimberley High School Spirit of Texas Band are trying a new way to raise money for the music program by riding bikes.<\/p>\n

The inaugural Spirit of Texas Ride starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 7, with 10, 20, 40 and 63 mile routes through the Hill Country. Appropriately, it starts and ends at Wimberley High School.<\/p>\n

As the Wimberley school district faces budget cuts, Boosters Vice President Traci Maxwell said fundraising responsibilities have increasingly fallen on parents.<\/p>\n

“Last year they cut our band program $20,000, so we are trying to make up some of those things the money would have gone for,” she…<\/p>\n

Hotter’N Hell Hundred: The rest of the ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Roy and Christine\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Pedal Pushers
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\n…This guy has it all figured out. He has a wind shield to assist with his aerodynamic posture. But perhaps best of all, he brings his own shade. …<\/p>\n

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Classes might be starting today, but our 2013 team has already had two team meetings this year! Cancer fighting isn't bound by semesters<\/p>\n

— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 29, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n