{"id":19211,"date":"2012-11-02T23:10:19","date_gmt":"2012-11-03T04:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19211"},"modified":"2012-11-02T23:10:19","modified_gmt":"2012-11-03T04:10:19","slug":"dtexas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-2nd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/11\/02\/dtexas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-2nd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 2nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waco: Cyclists Ride More Than 500 Miles For Wounded Troops<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.kwtx.com
\nWACO (November 2, 2012)–Cyclists from San Antonio will ride more than 500 miles in six days to raise money for wounded military members.<\/p>\n

24 cyclists will participate in support of Operation Comfort including eight active duty and retired military members and three amputees.<\/p>\n

The ride, sponsored by Whataburger, begins Monday from Wichita Falls and will head to Fort Worth.<\/p>\n

The group will ride to Waco on Tuesday and from Waco to Austin on…<\/p>\n

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No breakout for Texas sales.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Bike sales up $52 million over first nine months<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve Frothingham\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bicycle Retailer & Industry News
\nBOULDER, CO (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Wholesale sales to bike shops climbed by 6 percent during the first nine months of the year, while unit shipments were up 3 percent, according to Bicycle Product Suppliers Association\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s September report.<\/p>\n

Despite the overall good news, 26-inch mountain bikes sales are dropping like a proverbial stone, losing $35 million in sales so far this year. By category, 26-inch full-suspension sales are down $15 million and front-suspension sales are down $20 million.<\/p>\n

On the bright side, mountain bikes’ larger wheelsize, 29ers, did $45 million more in sales this year than last, and 29er full-suspension bikes outsold 26-inch full-suspension by $20 million. The contention that 26-inch…<\/p>\n

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Goodbye Austin, Hello Grenada<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lovingthebike.com
\nAs you read this blog post, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m on my way to (another) new life.\u00c2\u00a0 This time it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the Caribbean island of Grenada.\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re sort of a Gypsy Family and have moved around countless times over the past 8 years\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.but this time I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m really planning on planting my feet in the sand and staying there for a long, long time.<\/p>\n

This Loving the Bike website is not even three years old, but Grenada will be the third place I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve called home since we got things started in February 2010.\u00c2\u00a0 Even back then, I was on the lookout for a tropical location where my Family and I could make a home and life for ourself.\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had a category on this website called \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My Quest for the Sun\u00e2\u20ac\u009d since the beginning so feel free to go back and check out some of the posts about how this search…<\/p>\n

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Cycling community helps fellow brother<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBrian Lindquist is still in critical condition
\nby Calily Bien
\nAUSTIN (KXAN) – Members of the cycling community spent Thursday afternoon collecting donations for an injured cyclist and demanding harsher penalties for drunk drivers.<\/p>\n

Brian Lindquist , 27, was struck by an alleged drunk driver last month as he was cycling on Guadalupe Street near 17th Street. Lindquist is still in critical condition at University Medical Center Brackenridge with serious head injuries<\/p>\n

Police said the driver, Truett Jones, 25, struck Lindquist and then…<\/p>\n

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This post showcases much of the scenery on the ride with some great pictures.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Pineywoods Purgatory<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Roy and Christine\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Pedal Pushers
\nLufkin, Texas
\nOctober 6, 2012 (Two days before “The Crash”)
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\nBack when our life was pleasant and simple, we had registered for the annual Pineywoods Purgatory in East Texas.
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\nStill short of the first rest stop, we met up with Mark again. Earlier at the start line, Mark said he was shooting for the 100 mile route. There were also a 72, 50, and 25 mile course options. Christine and I had already decided to take the 50 mile route (53.14 miles), so we had no pressure.? …<\/p>\n

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Ride Leader Happy Hour<\/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
\nWeds, Nov 14, 2012
\n5:30 – 8:00
\nMexigo
\n6205 Coit Rd. (at Spring Creek)<\/p>\n

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Time to Get Rolling: Everyday Bicycling is here!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Elly\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Taking the Lane
\nI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m very excited to be able to share that my new book exists: Everyday Bicycling: How to Ride a Bicycle for Transportation (Whatever Your Lifestyle).
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\nI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m particularly excited that this book exists because \u00e2\u20ac\u201d well, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s really needed. Something like 70% of people in the US want to ride a bicycle more often. Most of us are craving concrete actions we can take to feel better physically and mentally, bust out of some of the confines of our lives, save some cash, and make tangible progress in improving the world around us. Bicycling does all that, along with being seriously fun. I started to…<\/p>\n

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Rowlett Creek Preserve Race Recap<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Shawn McAfee\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Mountain Biking Trails
\nRowlett Creek Preserve, what a blast! First up, let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get you hooked up with pictures from the race. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a slideshow of the CAT 3 pictures and there are links below it to each photo set.
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\nAlso, here is a link to the results from the Rowlett Creek Preserve race.<\/p>\n

Rowlett Creek Preserve: DORBA Fall Series 2012
\nSimilar to the Erwin Park race, Rowlett Creek Preserve was scheduled to be a couple of weeks prior to when it was held. The\u00c2\u00a0 trail at RCP is very sensative to water and the original date of October 14th was rained out. So it got pushed back 2 weeks to October 28th.<\/p>\n

October 28th happened to fall in the midst of the first real cold front we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had this year and temperatures at the start of the Cat 3 race had plummeted down into the mid 30’s to low 40’s. Keeping my feet warm proved to be the hardest part of my morning as I ran around taking pictures. Finally, I wisened up and tossed on my Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier Mtb Shoe Cover. These shoe covers are just about the greatest thing on earth. I constantly have cold toes, right now I have on 2 pair of socks and a pair of thick leather boots and still my toes are freezing. While I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m riding if the temperatures dip into the low 50’s my toes go completely numb and I lose feeling. But…<\/p>\n

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Moving to Austin, can I race every weekend?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bikingman\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nI’m 25 and LOVE racing bikes. I’ve been doing well up here in the Northeast. My vegabond livestyle is calling again and I’ve got the travel bug. I’m thinking of moving to austin for a year or so.<\/p>\n

I’m a not-for-profit professional with many years wrenching. bleh bleh<\/p>\n

If I were to move to Austin, would I be able to expect to race EVER weekend, respect to days off work etc? …<\/p>\n

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2013 Pivot Cycles Demo Coming to Texas (Dallas & Waco – Nov 17-18)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby blk02\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
\nIt looks like the guys from Arizona will be hitting up Dallas and Waco with their 2013 demo fleet on November 17-18. On Saturday, November 17 (8am-3pm) the demo will be at Big Cedar Wilderness Trail in Dallas, TX. Then on Sunday, November 18 (8am -3pm) the demo will be at Cameron Park in Waco, TX. I am going and I cant wait to throw my leg over a 2013 Mach 429 Carbon, 5.7 Carbon, and Les. Just thought I would spread the good news. They seem to only come around to Texas once in a blue moon.<\/p>\n

Check their website for updates as the date gets closer
\nDemo | Pivot Cycles – Mountain Bikes for XC, Trail, Downhill …<\/p>\n

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ACA Holiday Party! Save the date!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThis year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Holiday Party will be held at Scholz Garten from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, December 9th. There will be a ride planned to bring you to the party so watch the website for more details. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a great time to see old friends and meet new ones as well as enjoy a fun cycling program and meet the new Board of Directors.<\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Bicycling Association November Newsletter<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nOur most recent Paceline (the club’s online newsletter) was added 11-1-12 and is available below. Archives are available in the Members Area.
\nNovember 2012<\/strong><\/a> (pdf)<\/p>\n

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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/jackdwilliams\/status\/264385838337622016<\/p>\n

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Looky what we have here, Dallas! Jackson St. bike lane RT @robbiegood<\/a>: Shiny new buffered bike lane in downtown Dallas. pic.twitter.com\/81ncy7Ur<\/a><\/p>\n

— I BIKE DALLAS (@IBIKEDALLAS) November 3, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n