{"id":19489,"date":"2012-11-27T23:50:14","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T05:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19489"},"modified":"2012-11-27T23:50:14","modified_gmt":"2012-11-28T05:50:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-27th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/11\/27\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-27th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 27th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Etiquette of Group Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby John\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.AustinBike.com
\nWe all ride.\u00c2\u00a0 We ride a lot. Sometimes we ride by ourselves, and sometimes with ride with others.\u00c2\u00a0 Eventually we fall into groups of people that we like to ride with because a.) we like to hang out with them and b.) their riding skill\/style is complementary to our own.<\/p>\n

And sometimes there are larger group rides.\u00c2\u00a0 Lots of people love to take advantage of these to learn the trails or make new acquaintances, but group rides are a minefield of challenges for those that try to lead a group through the trails.\u00c2\u00a0 Over the years we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve pulled together a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153code of ethics\u00e2\u20ac\u009d for joining in a group ride.\u00c2\u00a0 If you come across any suggestions that we missed, leave a…<\/p>\n

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Weekly Road Bike Ride-Medium\/Fast Paced<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nMonday, December 3, 2012\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM
\nTerry Hershey Park
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)<\/p>\n

Look for silver Nissan Titan . Robert Hopper<\/p>\n

This is a weekly road bike ride.\u00c2\u00a0 The total distance will be between 20-23 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 The ride is a straight shot to Katy’s Fry Rd on a well paved path.\u00c2\u00a0 No need to worry about red lights or traffic because there aren’t any.\u00c2\u00a0 The pace will be 18 + mph.
\nDon’t like pulling?\u00c2\u00a0 No problem, just draft and enjoy the ride!
\nC’mon out and join us !
\nWhat to Bring: …<\/p>\n

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December Ride Leaders Needed<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nFort Worth Bicycling Association
\nI was just looking at the calendar and realized we need ride leaders to sign up now. This is one way you can give back to your club. I look at as picking my favorite ride and then getting all my friends to come ride with me. We have plenty of established rides or you can do one of your own. If you need help posting the ride, Gary will be glad to help walk you through it. gary.p.gottlieb@me. So please look at the ride calendar and sign up now to lead a ride! Thanks! Jerry<\/p>\n

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Stovall Stages<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nLone Star Cyclists
\nPace: Touring (varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\nDate: Saturday, December 1, 2012 – 8:30am
\nLocation: SJ Stovall Park, 2800 W Sublett Rd, Arlington
\nDistances: 34 and 54 Miles
\nRide Leader: Determined on-site
\nRide Map:
\nStovall Stages 34 Mile Route
\nStovall Stages 54 Mile Route<\/p>\n

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Hoping for Help<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve A\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DFW Point-to-Point
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\nI have tried. Really I have. So far, I think I’ve gotten to a place where I can ride in conditions between 0F and 110F. Rain or shine, though black ice and lightning are on the ragged edge.<\/p>\n

So where have I failed? I have yet to find a way to keep my hands dry when it is raining the way it rains here in Texas. That isn’t much of a problem when it is reasonably warm out – I simply ride without gloves. In the winter, however, and it is quickly approaching, wet hands are no fun. Wet gloves are no fun, either. I go to “Amazon” and…<\/p>\n

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Black Friday along the Buffalo Bayou<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Eliot Landrum\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
\nFor my Black Friday ride, I convinced a few family members to grab their bikes and go explore the Buffalo Bayou bike routes near downtown Houston.
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\nFountain Stop<\/p>\n

My mother has not ridden a bike in over 10 years, even though my dad and 3 of us 4 kids have been into rallies, triathlons, and bike culture. Her dad and mom did significant bike rides\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 I have a map of the USA with my grandfather\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike routes marked from Kansas City to Portland, Oregon. Yup, you read that right. Significant.<\/p>\n

But knowing that she hasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t ridden in awhile, I promised her that we would go very slowly and only ride on routes that she was comfortable with. Exploring the Buffalo Bayou was on her \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Houston Bucket List\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, so she was happy for the chance to cross that off her list. We loaded up and set out for…<\/p>\n

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Frisco Mountain Bike Trail \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Frisco NW Community Park<\/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
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