{"id":19208,"date":"2012-11-01T22:08:35","date_gmt":"2012-11-02T03:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19208"},"modified":"2012-11-01T22:08:35","modified_gmt":"2012-11-02T03:08:35","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-1st-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/11\/01\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-1st-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

November Club Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Renee O’Neal\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0The Woodlands Cycling Club
\nPlease join us on November 5th at 7:00pm for the monthly meeting at Rico’s\u00c2\u00a0 (Sawdust location).<\/p>\n

Our featured speakers will be Mike and Judy with Cannondale .\u00c2\u00a0 They will be sharing the latest and greatest products that are available from Cannondale.<\/p>\n

We always have great door prizes at our meetings provided by BikeLane.<\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Trail Work Day – Gateway Park 11\/3 – 9am<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby beechnut\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nWhile we’re posting the time as 9am, please arrive early so we can shuttle folks to the work site.<\/p>\n

We’re launching out of the gas burn-off turn in site. This is located off East 1st street, just east of the river.<\/p>\n

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Help me out with a few good spots!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby MTBShane\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nJust moved here and have NO idea where to go riding. Any recommendations or advise? I ride both road and MTB but I am no good at either. I just really enjoy being outside and am dying to get out again ASAP.<\/p>\n

I live south of Austin near Circle C (just below in fact in the Meridian sub-division). Thanks for any info you folks can offer! (many comments)<\/p>\n

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Waco Bicycle Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday Mountain Bike
\nSunday 02:00 PM
\nMountain\/all levels More<\/p>\n

Time Trials
\nMonday 06:00 PM
\nRoad\/race More<\/p>\n

Waco Dam
\nTuesday 05:45 PM
\nRoad\/all levels More<\/p>\n

Cameron Park Beginner Mountain Bike Ride
\nTuesday 05:30 PM
\nMountain\/beginner More<\/p>\n

KOW
\nWednesday 06:00 PM
\nRoad\/drop, training More<\/p>\n

Thursday Hewitt Park Road Ride
\nThursday 05:45 PM
\nRoad\/all levels More<\/p>\n

Thursday Beginning Cyclist Ride
\nThursday 06:00 PM
\nRoad\/beginner More<\/p>\n

Saturday Community Ride
\nSaturday 08:00 AM
\nRoad\/all levels More<\/p>\n

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Dust Bunnies After Dark!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association
\nOnce daylight savings time ends this Sunday, our Tuesday night rides officially become Tuesday “night” rides. A good light system will be necessary.<\/p>\n

If you’ve never ridden in the dark before, this is a great opportunity to check it out. It’s really cool to watch all the lights floating magically through the woods. Post up if you need to borrow a light because I may be able to hook you up.<\/p>\n

The rides will begin at 6pm at the River Legacy trailhead on the following Tuesdays:
\nNov. 13
\nNov. 27
\nDec. 11<\/p>\n

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Fall Fiesta<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.greaterdallasbicyclists.com
\nThe Fall Fiesta 2012 was a huge success this year. Thanks to Ken Wilson for being Ride Leader any given Sunday. Thanks to Two Rows Brewery for having a great feast our Sunday Roll Riders. They showed up to start cooking before 10:30, and no one had to wait for burgers. Riders were given a choice of a vegan, veggie or half pound of beef as burger selections. Sides were broccoli salad and potato salad. Back by popular demand, the dessert contest was well represented by members of the club. There were a lot of great desserts. Club members spend time making and baking these desserts, and it’s always fun to see the events’ crop of desserts. Thanks to the judges for giving it their all and sampling all of the desserts. 3rd Place goes to Tom Booth and Liz Olynyk. Who can resist a big chocolate cookie iced with a GDB jersey? 2nd place went to Tracy Lucus for her delicious Oreo cake. 1st place went to Princess for her seasonal…<\/p>\n

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The Tyler Bicycle Club Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nCranksgiving Saturday, Nov 17, 4 pm from Elite Bicycles<\/p>\n

Santa Sleigh Ride Saturday, Dec. 15, 4 pm from Elite Bicycles<\/p>\n

2012 Texas Fall Cup Mountain Bike Series:\u00c2\u00a0 2012 Tyler Speed Waves<\/p>\n

Mountain Bike Ride<\/p>\n

Christmas parade:
\nNovember 29th, 2012 6 p.m. Downtown Tyler.\u00c2\u00a0 The TBC will be riding our bicycles in the Christmas Parade this year.\u00c2\u00a0 So decorate your bikes and come join us.\u00c2\u00a0 We need as many people as possible to participate.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 We will need to be downtown by 5:00 pm to get ready.\u00c2\u00a0 As soon as we find out the details, like where to park and where to meet, we will post that information on the fb page and the forum.<\/p>\n

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Jason Roberts mentions BFR<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bergerandfries\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
\nThe upside is the amount of traction he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s gotten in local politics. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also running for US Congress (I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d vote for him). The downside is that the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153just go do it, legal or illegal\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is creating a backlash, of course, targeted at cyclists, the easiest and most visible folks to lash out at. Someone is now painting shared lane markings on Dallas streets, and angering Dallas City Staff and now Council too. So you are left with a Dallas Mayor that is a bicyclist, with a council and staff that are telling him it is a no go on bike infrastructure. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll keep riding in Dallas, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t worry, but I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t expect much company to join me soon\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

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Event today to raise awareness about cycling fatalities<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fit City
\nSixty-seven crosses and several bicycles will be posted in front of Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse today to raise awareness about traffic fatalities – especially those involving cyclists – in Austin.<\/p>\n

Cyclistlaw.com, Please Be Kind to Cyclists, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, Yellow Bike Project and Bike Austin all are participating in the event, scheduled for 3 p.m. today at the coffee shop, 1900 S. First Street.<\/p>\n

The event will double as a fund-raiser for Brian Lindquist, 27, who was injured when he was struck by a car at about 4:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Guadalupe and 17th streets. Lindquist was riding his bike to work. The car that hit him fled the scene, leaving him on the street and…<\/p>\n

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Event LIGHT | NIGHT will give out free bike lights<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Jasmin Carina Castanon\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dailytexanonline.com
\nThere are 11,563 registered bikes at UT, according to Parking and Transportation Services. While biking without a helmet is legal in the state of Texas, biking at night without a bike light is still against the law.<\/p>\n

LIGHT | NIGHT, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the bike light dance project,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d raises awareness about bike safety at night through an abstract dance performance that includes hula hoopers, jugglers, baton twirlers and, of course, dancers all in costumes that incorporate LED lights. As the sun goes down Saturday, the student dancers will only be visible by the lights that illuminate their bodies.<\/p>\n

Two hundred and seventy bike lights will be distributed to students, faculty and staff holding a valid UT ID at the event. Another 200 bike lights that were…<\/p>\n

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Fort Report: Mayor Price’s Spooky Bike Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve all heard that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153all politics are local,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d but a quick look at voter turnout in recent elections shows that people aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t so engaged in local politics.
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