{"id":15856,"date":"2012-09-19T22:48:02","date_gmt":"2012-09-20T03:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=15856"},"modified":"2012-09-19T22:48:02","modified_gmt":"2012-09-20T03:48:02","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-19th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/09\/19\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-19th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 11: Smithville to El Campo – 87 Miles – Long Easy Ride, Closer To Home and A Mysterious Riding Partner<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Jim Fox\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\u00a0Cycling Across Texas
\nToday was the longest ride of my journey, just a few miles longer than my ride into Lubbock one week ago. Todays ride was much easier though. I had a bit of a tailwind, with some hills, but a lot of flat miles as well. My elevation now is about 150 feet, so even though I’ve experienced a lot of up-and-down-and-up-and-down miles during the past few days, there have been more downs than ups.<\/p>\n

Todays ride was rather uneventful, sorry to say….or maybe that is a good thing. I had no flats, no particularly challenging hills and I managed to stay within about 15 minutes of my ‘hope to finish by’ time when I pulled into my hotel this afternoon. I biked through the towns of Smithville, La Grange, Ellinger, Columbus, Garwood and now I’m typing this in a hotel room in El Campo. I’m past Texas Hill Country and spent some miles riding through the Texas Coastal Plains. Today I noticed several subtle signs that I’m getting close to home: while buying some Gatorade at a convenience store today I noticed a newspaper rack filled with a couple of dozen Houston Chronicle, I saw several mileage signs for…<\/p>\n

Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Talk About Fear and Cycling<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lovingthebike.com
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s unfortunate, but there are a lot of people who have a fear of riding a bike.\u00c2\u00a0 This generally applies to road riding, but no matter what kind of riding you do\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.this post is here to fill you with suggestions on how to overcome this fear.<\/p>\n

As with all editions of our \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Talk\u00e2\u20ac\u009d series, this post is all about you and the content will come from your tips, suggestions, and comments.\u00c2\u00a0 Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be shy\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6speak up and help others out by providing ways to ride a bike without fear.\u00c2\u00a0 If you have a question about the fear associated with riding a bike, please add that to the…<\/p>\n

Cyclesomatic 2012: PhotoVelo Scavenger Hunt, October 7th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nYou won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get this event anywhere else in North Texas!\u00c2\u00a0 One of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s more popular and well received Cyclesomatic events will be one of the most fun times you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve ever had on a bicycle, guaranteed.
\nHere are the details:
\nDate:\u00c2\u00a0 Sunday, October 7th
\nMeet Up Time:\u00c2\u00a0 11:30 AM
\nRace Start Time:\u00c2\u00a0 12:30 PM\u00c2\u00a0 Race End Time:\u00c2\u00a0 4:00 PM
\nMeet Up Location:\u00c2\u00a0 Ten Bells Tavern, 232 West 7th Street\u00c2\u00a0 Dallas, TX 75208…<\/p>\n

Bicyclist dies after being hit by SUV<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.chron.com
\nA bicyclist was killed when he was hit by a sports utility vehicle in northwest Harris County Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

Louis Luangraj died in the collision, which happened about 8 p.m. in the 9200 block of Fairbanks North Houston near Taub, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

Deputies said a green Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on Fairbanks North Houston and when it approached the intersection at Taub, Luangraj rode into the path of the SUV and was hit.<\/p>\n

Luangraj was thrown from the bicycle. He was rushed to Cy-Fair Hospital, where he died.<\/p>\n

Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be involved in the collision. Deputies are investigating the case.<\/p>\n

EVENTS: Monthly Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Texas Bicycle Racing Association<\/p>\n

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Study finds bipartisan accedence in support of biking infrastructure<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Julie Bird of North Texas Daily
\nGetting Democrats and Republicans to find political harmony on any issue is no easy task, but according to a recent poll, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s one thing almost everyone can agree on: bikes.<\/p>\n

The national Princeton-conducted survey, commissioned by the advocacy group America Bikes, found that 80 percent of Republicans and 88 percent of Democrats, as well as 83 percent of all respondents, supported maintaining or increasing federal funding for…<\/p>\n

Rolfe wins first SCCCC race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.gocentenary.com
\nBURNET, Texas – Sophomore Will Rolfe took his first ever win in South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference racing action during the Reveille Peak Ranch Bobcat Brawl hosted by Texas State University Sept. 15-16.
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\nThe mountain bike race weekend consisted of three events: short track, uphill challenge, and cross-country.<\/p>\n

Rolfe won the Men’s Class C cross-country event, winning by more than two minutes over the second-place finisher in muddy and rainy conditions. Rolfe’s 51-minute time would have been good enough for sixth place in the Men’s Class B race, so he may be upgrading…<\/p>\n

Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – Sept. 19, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Express-News
\nBicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.
\nRunning: Today, 6:15 p.m., SARR Wednesday Night Zoo Run, Brackenridge Park. 210-286-6291.
\nBicycling: Saturday, 7 a.m., Cystic Fibrosis Cycle for Life, Selma. 210-829-7267, cff.org…<\/p>\n

Safety Tip: Avoiding End-O’s<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Chris Mathews\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Plano Bicycle Association
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\nFollow this simple tip for avoiding flying over the handle bars (“End-O”) on a descent…<\/p>\n

Into the Last Race of the Season. And Beyond!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Ken Day\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Racing Life
\nWow, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been a long time since I have updated my blog! There are many reasons for this, house buying, working, not racing much, etc. Not to mention that I just didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t feel like updating it. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got some newer ideas and am feel like writing again. So I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll start.<\/p>\n

10 days from now will be the last race of the season for me, State Road race.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 It is also one of the most fun races, with a great course, good weather, and big fields.<\/p>\n

To get my best performance, I will be tapering into the event. Tapering is a process by which you decrease the volume of your training to be fresh for an important event. The downside is by not training as much, you are also slowly losing fitness. The idea is to get to a place where…<\/p>\n

Feature: Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby WB admin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
\nHill Country Bicycle Touring Club
\nBy Amber Barnett
\n1. Who founded the club and how did it come to life?<\/p>\n

The Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club was founded by Chris and Jan Marsh in 2000. Chris is a life-long avid cyclist, a past club president, and is now in retirement in New Mexico. He is now associated with the New Mexico Bicycle Coalition. There were initially 12 founding members who had been members from another major San Antonio cycling club.<\/p>\n

2. What is your cycling club\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s mission?<\/p>\n

Our mission is to leave no rider behind and to open the club to riders of all levels. We have remained true to that mission over the years. We adopted a stretch of highway for trash pick-up a few years ago, and this has been a…<\/p>\n

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Summer is still here. Fall doesn't start until Sept. 22. Cycling Deep in the Heat of Texas http:\/\/t.co\/7F6nYq3G<\/a> #fb<\/a><\/p>\n

— USAT South Midwest (@USAT_SMW) September 19, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n