{"id":19282,"date":"2012-11-10T21:50:51","date_gmt":"2012-11-11T03:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19282"},"modified":"2012-11-10T21:50:51","modified_gmt":"2012-11-11T03:50:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-10th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/11\/10\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-10th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Any pansy places to ride in Texas?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby swiftchick\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com
\nI’ve been mountain biking a couple months, and I’ve gotten to ride some cool trails at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet, Cameron Park in Waco, Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda and Solavaca in Glen Rose. I realize the thrill of moutain biking is the challenge of technical stuff but sometimes I just wish I could go spin and hit some singletrack without stressing about big drops or a ton of rocks.<\/p>\n

Are there any REALLY easy places that are fun to ride? Particularly in Waco or Austin? …<\/p>\n

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clipless pedals for a beginner<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Rivers\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
\nWhat kind of clipless pedals would you guys recommend for a beginner? I have been looking into the Shimano S-324 multi-use pedal… Any suggestions??<\/p>\n

I’d recommend the M530 (Shimano)
\nby addATX
\nShimano PD M530 SLX Trail Clipless Pedal > Components > Pedals, Cleats, Toe Clips, Straps > Pedals | Jenson USA Online Bike Shop<\/p>\n

When I was getting my first pair of clipless, I thought I wanted something like the one you mentioned (one side flat, one side w\/ clips). But, a more experienced rider convinced me to…<\/p>\n

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Ride Seasonal Changes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGreater Dallas Bicyclists
\nThe Airport Ride and Distance Builder Ride start time has now changed to 9am for the winter.<\/p>\n

The Sunday Roll start time is now 9:30am for the winter.<\/p>\n

Veterans Day Ride
\nDon’t forget that Monday, November 12th is the annual GDB Veterans Day Ride.<\/p>\n

It will be rolling from US75 & Forest Lane (southwest corner in the Office Depot\/Schlotzkys parking lot) at 9:30am. The ride will head down to the parade, then back up to find some lunch afterward.
\nThanks to all the veterans who have served our country. GDB Salutes YOU!<\/p>\n

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Pedaling for Safer Roads<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nWe need safer streets for cycling worldwide, and my Austin friends over at the Please Be Kind to Cyclists organization is rising up and taking a stand on the issue.<\/p>\n

But this post is not only to inform Austin cyclists to take part in the upcoming Pedaling for Safer Roads event, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s for cyclists around the planet to stand up for safer roads everywhere.<\/p>\n

Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a word from Please Be Kind to Cyclists founder (and my very good friend) Al Bastidas:<\/p>\n

As you know, we have had many fatalities this year on the road where several people on bicycles have lost their lives and about a dozen more have been badly injured.\u00c2\u00a0 Our community is very upset and are demanding answers and solutions. Visit links bellow for News stories.<\/p>\n

Pedaling for Safer Roads Part II, is a peaceful demonstration ride that will be taking place on November 29th.\u00c2\u00a0 We will start from City Hall and ride to the Capitol Grounds arriving at 7:00 PM.\u00c2\u00a0 We are expecting between 700 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 1,000 people on bicycles. So far we have 400 confirmed on our Facebook page.\u00c2\u00a0 If you…<\/p>\n

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SAVE THE DATE: Black Friday Ride #4 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c November 23, 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby dickdavid\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Friendly Richardson
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\nWhen we launched Bike Friendly Richardson, our inaugural ride was the first Black Friday Ride. This has become somewhat of a tradition, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d love for you to come along for the next one.<\/p>\n

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 23, 2012.<\/p>\n

Avoid the malls, the lines and the mad rush to buy things that are already sold out. Instead, enjoy a peaceful, slow paced ride around town. You might even work off some of those Thanksgiving calories.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for details, which are coming soon. Until then, you can RSVP on the Facebook event page.<\/p>\n

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Sunday ride through Mission Texas Mountain Bike Trails<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby RRS2dio
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4l0pDCNAsg0
\nThis is a fraction of the current best singletrack trail in the SoTex Valley area. Keep in mind there are no mountains in the “valley” but there are plenty of hills. lol<\/p>\n

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

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1 doughnut. And now 60 miles on the bike.<\/p>\n

— Jeff C. (@331miles) November 10, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n