{"id":15659,"date":"2012-08-31T22:48:11","date_gmt":"2012-09-01T03:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=15659"},"modified":"2012-08-31T22:48:11","modified_gmt":"2012-09-01T03:48:11","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-31st-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/08\/31\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-august-31st-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 31st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question for McAllister Park Riders<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby MoTec\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nI’ve been riding my vintage Stumpjumper there for awhile and I’m trying to decide on a new bike. I like to ride fast but I don’t get crazy like I did when I was younger. Mostly I’ll be riding in McAllister as it’s a short ride from home. I do okay on my old bike most places there but some of the really rocky stuff beats me up and it is a bit rough a lot of places.<\/p>\n

I’m getting mixed opinions on the old 26 (or 29er) FS vs 29er HT argument, as I’m sure you can understand. What I’m hoping to hear from you folks is your opinion on the merits of a new 29er HT like the Airborne Goblin or a Specialized Stumpjumper 29er Comp vs…<\/p>\n

Next Navigating MAP-21 Webinar September 5: Register Today<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAlliance for Biking & Walking: People Powered Blog
\nWe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re starting to hear some good news from advocates across the country who are leading their statewide MAP-21 implementation efforts, and the Advocacy Advance team is committed to working with state and local advocacy organizations ensure that states and regions use every opportunity in the new law to increase the safety and convenience of biking and walking. If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re looking for an opportunity to get involved, get in touch with your state contact.<\/p>\n

This week our partners at the Safe Routes to School National Partnership hosted the webinar \u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and next Wednesday, September 5…<\/p>\n

iPhone Powered Bike Trainer Lets You Ride Virtual Roads<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Andrea Smith\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0mashable.com
\nThere are already a number of apps that sync wirelessly with fitness gadgets that track your speed and heart rate while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re out running or biking. But what happens when you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get outside to train?
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\nWahoo Fitness has unveiled the KICKR Power Trainer, the first iPhone-connected bike trainer, designed to gives you a realistic road ride.<\/p>\n

It connects to your iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ technology, so while you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re pedaling, you can increase or decrease resistance, to simulate various bike course. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s done by adjusting the resistance in the trainer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s flywheel with either Wahoo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s or third party apps. The resistance adjustments replicate rolling hill…<\/p>\n

Summer TT #11 8.23.12 & Summmer TT#12 8.30.12<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby tonkster\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
\nOfficial results from the past two TT\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s.\u00c2\u00a0 BIG thanks to Collin Clark for a GREAT route this summer.
\nTime Trial #11 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 8.23.12
\nName \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Time
\nJason Foster \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:50:25
\nJames Munnerlyn \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:43:36
\nJP Rheault \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a00:37:30
\nJonathan Lidbury…<\/p>\n

Labor Day Ride 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby sooner1\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
\nAnother holiday and another chance to do a route you don’t get many chances to experience.\u00c2\u00a0 We have two routes mapped out for Monday, one of about 54 mi and a second of 32 mi.\u00c2\u00a0 We’re not sure how many pace groups we’ll have; that will be very dependent on who attends, but our minimum average pace will be around 16mph and a likely 18-20mph on the longer route.\u00c2\u00a0 Meeting at…<\/p>\n

29 Inches: Does Your Bicycle Wheel Size Matter?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Shawn McAfee\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Bike Trails
\nEveryone raves about 29 inch tires and how great they are. But why is that and is your bicycle wheel size really that important?
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\nHere in Texas, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s pretty conclusive based on bike sales. 29 inches of tire is highly preferred over the old school 26 inch tires. …<\/p>\n

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What a busy week! Glad it's Friday and tomorrow is full of #MTB<\/a> at Sansom park in Fort Worth. Anyone want to join me?<\/p>\n

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 31, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n