{"id":19526,"date":"2012-12-01T22:28:49","date_gmt":"2012-12-02T04:28:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19526"},"modified":"2012-12-01T22:28:49","modified_gmt":"2012-12-02T04:28:49","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-1st-2-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/12\/01\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-1st-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup – December 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicyclist killed on N. Side (San Antonio)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Ana Ley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.mysanantonio.com
\nA bicyclist was struck and killed by an SUV on a dimly lit North Side road Thursday night.<\/p>\n

A westbound Ford Explorer on Basse Road near Treeline Park rear-ended the bicyclist about 10:30 p.m., police said.<\/p>\n

The bicyclist, 44, was riding on the right edge of the street with bags of groceries on his handlebars. The…<\/p>\n

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Sylvan Avenue Bike Lanes proposed<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
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\nOn December 10th at 6PM, the City of Dallas will hold a public meeting to review plans for converting the six lane Sylvan Road to four lane, with bike lanes and sidewalks. Currently, the street has no sidewalks, and a blind curve near Colorado that increases accident potential on the roadway. Be sure to head out to show your support for the proposed alignment. The larger the turnout, the better chance…<\/p>\n

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Brazosport Bicycle Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBBC Christmas Party, December 8th at 5:30.\u00c2\u00a0 Bring a dish to share and a $10 wrapped gift if you want to play the gift exchange game.<\/p>\n

December Club Rides
\n12\/4\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tuesday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/7\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/8\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Saturday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Lake Jackson Recreation Center.
\n12\/8\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Christmas Party \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bring a dish to share.
\n12\/9\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sunday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 288 and 35 Park and Ride in Angleton.
\n12\/11\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tuesday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/14\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/15\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Saturday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Lake Jackson Recreation Center.
\n12\/16\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sunday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 288 and 35 Park and Ride in Angleton.
\n12\/18\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tuesday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/21\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/22\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Saturday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Lake Jackson Recreation Center.
\n12\/23\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sunday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 288 and 35 Park and Ride in Angleton.
\n12\/28\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Friday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Abner Jackson Park and Ride on 2004 near Lake Road.
\n12\/29\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Saturday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at Lake Jackson Recreation Center.
\n12\/30\/2012 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sunday Morning Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Meet at 288 and 35 Park and Ride in Angleton.<\/p>\n

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Intermediate\/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nSaturday, December 8, 2012\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00 AM
\nThis will be a medium to fast pace ride through Memorial bike trails! Bring WATER, spare tube\/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 10:00 am! See you there.
\nHere’s my info.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Robert H.<\/p>\n

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Sunday All Level Ride time change to afternoons in effect December 2<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Il Pirate\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nPlease be advised that the popular Sunday All-Level Ride at Walnut Creek will be transitioning to the Fall\/Winter hours effective December 2.\u00c2\u00a0 Wheels down will move to 1:30 p.m. from 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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Corinth Cycling<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nJason Phillips racing RCP today and leaving a mark somewhere on the trail. Nice!<\/p>\n

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Our Saturday Morning Rides: 25 years and still going strong!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nNorth West Cycling Club
\nNo other city in the nation can boast a cycling club like NWCC. And no other city has anything approaching NWCC\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s famous \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Saturday Morning Rides\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n

For over 25 years, 52 Saturdays a year, rain or shine, cyclists numbering from 75 to well over 200 converge on the parking lot at Zube Park in far northwest Harris County. Many are club members; and many are non-club members who are always welcomed guests.<\/p>\n

Club members volunteer to be the Saturday \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ride Starter\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. By megaphone the Ride Starter welcomes everyone, gives a few Club announcements, then calls out the pace groups. Pace groups include \u00e2\u20ac\u0153New Riders\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, 14-16 mph, 16-18 mph, 18-20 mph, and 20+ mph.<\/p>\n

Pace groups will cover distances from 20 to over 80 miles, riding on well-paved, quiet country roads in Harris and Waller Counties. Hours later, as the riders return, the Ride Starter sets out coolers of Gatorade and.<\/p>\n

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The Pedaler Newsletter – December 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nThis month’s edition of The Pedaler has a couple of articles about bike safety.\u00c2\u00a0 Do you ride with a cell phone?\u00c2\u00a0 If so, do you have an “ICE” entry in your phone’s address book?\u00c2\u00a0 “ICE” stands for “In Case of Emergency”.\u00c2\u00a0 The ICE entry in your cell phone should include the numbers for the person or people to be contacted if you are unable to make a phone call after a cycling accident.\u00c2\u00a0 If you don’t have an “ICE” entry, I would recommend that you create one.<\/p>\n

Of course, if you have a smart phone that requires a password in order to access anything on your phone, you’ll have to become a little creative.\u00c2\u00a0 Why?\u00c2\u00a0 Because…<\/p>\n

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Look Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Loving the Bike: December 2012<\/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 we head into our last month of 2012, here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a few people who are sharing their Loving the Bike stories with us.<\/p>\n

At the top of each month we like to feature the amazing stories and memories of people who are loving the bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Please take a look at what these lovers have to say.\u00c2\u00a0 Hey\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6..and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d love to hear from you as well\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.feel free to submit your \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Look Who\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Loving the Bike\u00e2\u20ac\u009d story to us at any time.
\nStacey Hanna \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Houston, TX…<\/p>\n

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8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby scottfranklin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Corinth Cycling Club
\nWhen: Sat Dec 15, 2012 8am to 11am\u00c2\u00a0 CST
\nWhere: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\nEvent Status: confirmed
\nEvent Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride.<\/p>\n

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Tar Sands Blockade and Allies Host Community Bike Ride and Teach-In to Highlight Threats of Keystone XL<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Brett Collar\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.kltv.com
\nReleased by Tar Sand Blockade:
\nNACOGDOCHES, TX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2012 1:00 PM \u00e2\u20ac\u201c A community coalition hosted a family-friendly community bike ride and educational event this morning to raise awareness of the dangers the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline poses on Texas communities’ water and land and to support local landowners in the pipeline’s path. The groups comprising the coalition include Tar Sands Blockade, Nacogdoches County S.T.O.P. (Stop Tar sands Oil Permanently), Stephen F. Austin State University student environmental group T.E.A.M. (Texas Environmental Awareness Movement) and the Nacogdoches Rat Skulls, a local…<\/p>\n

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— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) December 1, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n