{"id":19778,"date":"2012-12-28T22:47:54","date_gmt":"2012-12-29T04:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19778"},"modified":"2012-12-28T22:47:54","modified_gmt":"2012-12-29T04:47:54","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-28th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/12\/28\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-december-28th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for December 28th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Head of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The Department with a Heart\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Begins Biking<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nmovabilityaustin.org
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\nRecently the City of Austin Public Works Director, Howard Lazarus, had an epiphany: he likes bikes\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6and he wants to try bike commuting. But Lazarus is quick to tell you he isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cyclist\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, but rather a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153person on a bike.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

During a recent trip to Holland to experience their bike facilities first hand as part of the Green Lane Project, Lazarus was inspired to try changing his commuting habits. Lazarus learned, that in Holland, 75% of Dutch people equate cycling with happiness. Lazarus told Movability, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The concept of a healthier and happier lifestyle is a driving force [behind his commitment to bike…<\/p>\n

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My Only road Bike is a Singlespeed \ud83d\ude41 Will i be ok in Dallas?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby raceline\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nMoving from Flat Houston to Irving in a few months , My question is will i be ok with my ss road bike (48X18) and my ss 29er mtb (32×17) i have grown to like ss best for a great spin , will i be ok with all the hills on the road? and is ss mtb popular in Dallas area?<\/p>\n

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El Paso Bicycle Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nMonday, December 31
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 9:00 am : Leaderless ride Begin at Rio Plaza. Distance, pace & route depend on riders.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, January 1
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 10:00 am : Reset & Resolve Reset your odometer and start your cycling resolutions with a short ride around the valley, followed by black-eyed peas and cornbread (BYOB). Meet at 316 Arboles Dr. (corner of Mora, one block north of Lindbergh). Ride to McNutt, up Airport to Artcraft, La Union to Vinton and back through Valley. 25 miles, moderate. Randy Limbird, 915-328-4110.<\/p>\n

Saturday, January 5
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 9:00 am : Rose Garden Ride Meet at Rio Plaza (Upper Valley at Artcraft) and meander up the Valley to the Rose Garden Restaurant in Anthony for breakfast. 30 miles at moderate BIG-friendly pace (15-17). Bob Clark, 204-2531.<\/p>\n

Sunday, January 6
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 2:00 pm : Afternoon trail ride Meet at River Run Plaza for 10-12 mile along the river levee and irrigation canal paths. Need wide, puncture-proof tires for these goathead-covered dirt trails. Moderate pace (10-12 mph on packed dirt), all flat. Randy Limbird, 328-4110<\/p>\n

Saturday, January 12
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 9:00 am : Gap and back Meet at Rio Plaza. Ride to Vinton and get on the rollers, then ride to Gap and return via Valley roads. Moderate, 40 milles. Linda Price, 433-4188…<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Violet Crown Club Rides:<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSaturdays: The Bagel Ride, Einstein Bros Bagels, 12400 N. IH35. Two groups:
\n50-60 miles, 70-80 miles. 8:00am (10:00am on 12\/29\/12)<\/p>\n

Special Holiday Rides (3-4 hours each):
\nFri Dec 28: Thunderbird Coffee 8:30am
\nSat Dec 29: Bagel Ride **10:00am**
\nSun Dec 30: Thunderbird Coffee **10:00am**
\nMon Dec 31: Thunderbird Coffee 8:30am
\nTue Jan 1: Thunderbird Coffee 8:30am<\/p>\n

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Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner\/intermediate ride level<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nThursday, January 3, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a04:30 PM
\nWalnut Creek Park
\n12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX (map)
\nThis will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.<\/p>\n

If someone is willing to lead a faster group then we can have an intermediate group also.
\nPlease be there and be ready to roll by 4:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.
\nAny question please call\/text\u00c2\u00a0 me at [masked]
\nBeginner level ride with no drop.<\/p>\n

Things to bring:
\n1.\u00c2\u00a0 Good working bike
\n2.\u00c2\u00a0 Helmet
\n3.\u00c2\u00a0 Camel back or something to carry water.<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153One Mile Solution\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Problems<\/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
\nAndy Cline, in his excellent blog, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Carbon Trace,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d espouses what he calls \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The One Mile Solution.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Put briefly, it advocates simply switching over from motorized to non-motorized transportation for those short, daily trips of a mile or less. Personally, I like the concept. It works well for open-minded people in reasonable health that live in urban areas. And that is also the rub.<\/p>\n

Health
\nMore often than not, I stop for coffee on my way home from work. Conveniently, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a handicap sign that provides a convenient place to park my bike. While the coffee is a large brand based in Seattle, the store itself is part of a major grocery chain. This particular store has nearly a dozen handicap spots and they are often all occupied. I have no way to know what all the various handicaps consist of, but one wonders how many of these drivers would be amenable to a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153one mile solution.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Indeed, my own parents are not inclined to ride to many places that I walk or ride to when I visit them. Ditto for my wife. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not sure how we, as a society, deal with this, since reduced exercise due to reduced mobility can become a downward…<\/p>\n

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What Makes an Epic Mountain Bike Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Darryl\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0lovingthebike.com
\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time for another one of our mountain bike monthly features\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.this time Greg from Singletracks let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s us know what he feels is an Epic Mountain Bike Ride.
\nWhat Makes an Epic Mountain Bike Ride
\nBy Greg Heil
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\nThe word \u00e2\u20ac\u0153epic\u00e2\u20ac\u009d has been entirely overused in recent days, and especially in mountain biking circles. It seems like every time I ask a rider how his ride or the trail was, the classic response is either \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It was epic dude!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d or \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Man, it was so gnarly!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Epic adj.
\n3. heroic; majestic; impressively great: the epic events of the war.
\n4. of unusually great size or extent: a crime wave of epic proportions. …<\/p>\n

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Frisco MTB Trail Loop Information<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby sooner1\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Shawnee Trail Cycling Club<\/p>\n

by Mark James, Asst Trail Steward, Frisco NW Community Trail
\nRanger Loop<\/p>\n

The original trail, Ranger , is an outer loop that covers the perimeter of the property for the most part. The trail is 2.5 miles in length and is suitable for all skill levels of riders. Although there are two dips, they can be navigated by walking your bike without too much effort if you are not comfortable with riding them. What the trail lacks from a technical perspective is made up by the fun factor. If you are up for a challenge it is a lot of fun to work on your speed. Time your lap and work on improving each time you ride. As the trail gets…<\/p>\n

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CX Shenanigans No. 21<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas Cyclocross
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mQSt93nWM5Y<\/p>\n

Waco was, in a word, RAD. The course was amazing. If you missed it, plan on it for next year. Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s some pics. And some more. And some videos curtesy of Bryan Voytilla and Joey Machado (in that order):<\/p>\n

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\u00c2\u00a0Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our Mission? Biking all 5 historical Missions of San Antonio, Texas – in a day! http:\/\/t.co\/HzfGOjNB<\/a> #travel<\/a> #lp<\/a><\/p>\n

— The GypsyNesters (@gypsynester) December 28, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n