{"id":19702,"date":"2012-12-18T23:46:18","date_gmt":"2012-12-19T05:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19702"},"modified":"2012-12-18T23:46:18","modified_gmt":"2012-12-19T05:46:18","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-18th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/12\/18\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-18th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 18th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carpool to Chihuahuan Bike Fest Feb 13-17th 2013?<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nby Ken Reed
\nHello Everyone,
\nI am looking to car pool to the Chihuahuan Bike Fest Feb13-17th (http:\/\/www.desertsportstx.com\/mountain-bike-event\/), none of my mtn biking buddies are able to make it. I want to do the 2 day epic ride into the Saucedo ranger station, but the Dirt Fest has different rides going on simultaneously so we don’t have to do the same route. Whoever car pools should share transportation costs. Let me know if you are interested.<\/p>\n

I am brand new to this forum so let me tell you a little about myself.\u00c2\u00a0 I have been an ARR member for a little over a year.\u00c2\u00a0 I like to think I am a pretty good mtn biker for being 50 yrs old. I love to do the full circuit at Reimer’s and the…<\/p>\n

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Norco and Wilier recall bikes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Steve Frothingham
\nThe 26-inch Norco Havoc
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\nWASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Norco and Wilier Triestina each separately issued bike recall notices Tuesday in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Norco is recalling some 24- and 26-inch-wheeled dirt jumping bikes because the frames can break. Wilier is recalling about 200 road bikes because the fork steerer tubes can break.
\nNorco recalls Havoc bicycles<\/p>\n

Norco is recalling about 90 2011-model Havoc 24- and 26-inch bikes. The frames can break were the toptube meets the downtube. The company has received three reports of cracked frames, with no reported injuries.<\/p>\n

Frames included in this recall have serial numbers that begin with K10DQ, K10FQ, K10IQ, K10KQ P10K, P10F or P11B. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the bottom bracket, below the word “Havoc.”\u00c2\u00a0 The 24-inch bikes were sold with semi-matte gray paint and the 26-inch model had semi-matte…
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Friday Night Ride: Checking out the Christmas Lights Around Edinburg<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Ciclistas Urbanos
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\nTour de Holiday LightsThis Friday night CU is rock\u00e2\u20ac\u2122n & roll\u00e2\u20ac\u2122n around the Christmas Tree and headed-out on a tour of holiday lights (Christmas lights) in Edinburg. Cyclists will gather at Mark and Michelle Pe\u00c3\u00b1a\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home and ride out at 7pm. Everyone is encouraged to decorate and light-up their bikes for this holiday night ride. After the ride, all are invited to the Pe\u00c3\u00b1a\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s for holiday libations, snacks and fun.<\/p>\n

Make sure to prepare your bikes for night riding. State law requires at least a front white light and a rear red reflector. Both front and rear lights are highly recommended. Cyclists are also encouraged to wear helmets, brightly colored clothing, and bring a water bottle. Make sure to…<\/p>\n

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Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHill Country Bicycle Touring Club
\nJanuary 1, 2013 10:00 am
\nNew Year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Day Family Ride
\nIngram Road Park and Ride
\nSan Antonio<\/p>\n

January 5, 2013 9:00 am
\nCastroville-Lytle Ride
\nSammy’s Restaurant
\n202 US Hwy 90 East, Castroville, TX, 78009<\/p>\n

January 6, 2013 9:00 am
\nGood Time River and Town Tour
\nLions Field Senior Center
\n2809 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209<\/p>\n

January 12, 2013 9:00 am
\nComfort \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Country\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Ride
\nComfort City Park
\nComfort, TX, 78013<\/p>\n

January 13, 2013 9:00 am
\nPoPo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ride
\nPoPo’s Restaurant
\n829 FM 289 , Boerne, TX, 78006<\/p>\n

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The Great Debate: 26 vs 29ers<\/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 Bike Trails
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-Nu3j8sDFJQ
\nThis is an update from one of the Texas Mountain Bike Trails readers who shot this video and shared\u00c2\u00a0 his thoughts on the 26 vs 29er debate. Having just switched from a 26 inch bike to a bike with 29 inch wheels, G$ tells you a little about what the switch to his new larger bike is like.<\/p>\n

Well this all started for me about six months ago when a coworker asked if I wanted to go for a bike ride. I did not own a mountain bike but was willing to spend a couple bucks for a little fun. So like any mortal man I started looking around reading some blogs about local trails, what was out there and where to start. I was…<\/p>\n

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Texas Cup — Outback Cyclocross Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.txbra.org
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\nBicycles Outback and Bryan Fawley created a superb race course. Bryan Fawley, Kevin Fish and Colton Jarisch lead the Pro 1\/2 field on Lap 1 through an inflated arch with run-up. Photo courtesy of Corvin Alstot.<\/p>\n

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

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Barton Springs Rd., looking sexy in white vertical stripes. pic.twitter.com\/Janiqlsw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ian Dille (@iandille) December 18, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n