{"id":19905,"date":"2013-01-08T23:42:27","date_gmt":"2013-01-09T05:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19905"},"modified":"2013-01-08T23:42:27","modified_gmt":"2013-01-09T05:42:27","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-8th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/08\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-8th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 8th"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Sober, Data-Based Approach to Bicycle Advocacy<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Sarah Goodyear\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.theatlanticcities.com
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\nIn their new book, John Pucher and Ralph Buehler come right out and state their belief in plain English: “Cycling should be made feasible, convenient, and safe for everyone.” The editors of City Cycling, just published by MIT Press, aim to further that cause by gathering together as much data as they could find to support their case that “it is hard to beat cycling when it comes to environmental, economic, and…<\/p>\n

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Double Lake Trailwork Day<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nGHORBA
\nSunday, January 20, 2013 – 9:00am
\nFree entry for trail workers! Meet at trailhead-parking area. Bring shovels for dirt work on the “hills” between the first road crossing and the powerline. Bring loppers for opening up an ovegrown section of the Yetti Loop. Three hours of work and then we’ll put the wheels down and ride.<\/p>\n

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State Cross Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Catherine\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bicycles Outback Race Team
\nCyclocross is my favorite discipline. I love the atmosphere and how family friendly it is. This year has been very crazy with highs & lows. This weekend I felt both. Coming off of my 3rd bout of bronchitis this weekend I was not on my A game. The first 2 practice laps went smoothly. On the 3rd I dismounted my bike & did something to my left knee. I was unable to pedal without full pedal strength. Every remount was painful & I did not know if I would be able to start. Ian helped me out with some Aleve & I was able to start but mainly because of pure stubbornness. The beginning of the race was fast with Faith Watkins pushing the pace up the road. Christina Gokey-Smith & I were able to get around & hit the grass first but this did not last long. The run up was not my friend today but the crowd was insane. Jenny Park…<\/p>\n

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2013 TMBRA Race Series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTexas Mountain Bike Racing
\nInterested in racing the 2013 TMBRA race series?<\/p>\n

Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a big change to the 2013 TMBRA race series that you need to know.<\/p>\n

For 2013 TMBRA has combined the two separate spring and fall series into 1 MEGA-SERIES! It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s like a super race series spanning the entire year. With a break during the deadly summer heat of course.
\nWhat does this mean?<\/p>\n

Well, it means two things.<\/p>\n

First, It means you have a lot more opportunity to pick and choose which races you will participate in. Of the 14 races in the series, only 8 of them will count for points. This means that you get to \u00e2\u20ac\u0153drop\u00e2\u20ac\u009d 6 of them. So you can choose only to race the closest 8 races and the remaining 6 won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t count against you in the…<\/p>\n

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Lunchtime Links: Mountain Biking Group Catalogs Nation’s Trails<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Anita Ferrer \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0associationsnow.com
\nA mountain biker intends to map out every trail in the country with help of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Also: Tumblr\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s director of outreach shares tips for using the free blogging platform.<\/p>\n

Mountain bicycling is not for the faint at heart. It takes energy and strength to bike through some of the harshest trails in the country, not to mention a good sense of direction. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s no problem for photographer and mapping expert Leslie Kehmeier.<\/p>\n

Trailing away: As Leslie Kehmeier bikes across the country to catalog every trail in the nation, she\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s accompanied by a crew of members of the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Her passion for mountain biking and mapping translate to…<\/p>\n

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Emma Long Trail Review and the City of Austin Environmental Board<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Il Pirate\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Ridge Riders
\nRecently, there has been discuss on cycling forum regarding trails located within Emma Long Metropolitan Park. The steep trails of Emma Long Park, originally established for moto-cross motorcycle use, have become a point of much discussion and concern regarding closure.<\/p>\n

ARR President Lee Compton and ARR City Park Trail Steward Mike Linden attended the first meeting November 27 and more recently on December 21, Mike participated in a walk-through of the park along with other stakeholders. Mike has posted a summary of what occurred and what to expect in the future. You can learn more about the walk through and follow the discussed on the club website or, for more passionate…<\/p>\n

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Chain Reaction Ministries and Bicycle World to hold \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bicycle ReCycling\u00e2\u20ac\u009d event.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeHouston.org
\nChain Reaction Ministries has teamed with one of our project partners\u00e2\u20ac\u201dBicycle World\u00e2\u20ac\u201dto hold a special \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bicycle ReCycling\u00e2\u20ac\u009d event. Bring your unwanted bicycles to the locations listed below, on the date next to them, and receive a coupon for a discount on the purchase of a new bicycle.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 $50 coupon for an operable bike
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 $25 coupon for an inoperable bike…<\/p>\n

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Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental Team Introductions<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

James Krahula \u00e2\u20ac\u201c (The Dirty Kolache). The Kolache has risen, like a Phoenix, from the ashes, to race again for CCHD. James is best known for being our EPIX clothing rep. Epix provide the most awesomest kits in the UNIVERSE!!! With the exception of the shorts\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6maybe add an inch in length at the thigh, but other than that, they are the most awesomest kits in the UNIVERSE!!! I digress\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

Last time we checked in with the Kolache he was being hauled away in an ambulance out near Texarkana. Seems that our yellow…<\/p>\n

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2013 MS150 Recommended Ride Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Brookshire
\nThe 2013 MS150 Houston to Austin takes place on April 20-21 this year.\u00c2\u00a0 The usual recommended rides are back on the calendar for 2013.\u00c2\u00a0 Start your training and keep it going all the way upto the event by taking part in these well supported ridesMS150 recommended rides for the 2013 tour denoted as *ms*<\/p>\n

Jan 20 – Frost Bike 50 *ms* – starts at Lone Star College \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Barker Cypress
\nFeb 2 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Clay Walker\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Band Against MS *ms*- starts Houston Oaks Club
\nFeb 4 – Puddle for the Ducks *ms* – starts at Sun & Ski Sports Katy Mills
\nFeb 9 – Pedaling the Prairie *ms* – starts at Waller County Fairgrounds
\nFeb 23 – Bulldog Bike Ride *ms* – starts at Waller Junior High School
\nFeb 24 – Spring Breakaway *ms* – starts at Sun & Ski Katy Mills Mall
\nMar 9 – Pedal Thru the Pines *ms* – Bastrop High School
\nMar 3 – Continental Airlines Cycling Classic – (United Airlines) Montgomery High School
\nMar 17 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Tour De Houston
\nMar 23 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Bluebonnet Express *ms* \u00e2\u20ac\u201c starts at Waller ISD Stadium
\nApr 13\u00e2\u20ac\u201c Katy Ram Challenge *ms* \u00e2\u20ac\u201c starts at Sun and Ski Sports Katy Mills
\nApr 13 – Bessies Creek 24 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c race headquarters at La Quinta Brookshire
\nApr 20 – MS150 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Houston to Austin – view complete route maps
\nMay 3 – Bike For Mike – Fulshear, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201c great recovery ride…<\/p>\n

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Meeting Minutes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 7 January 2012<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby msrarkitex\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
\nThe notes are not as pretty as the usual notes. Our Sec. is out sick.\u00c2\u00a0 Get better soon!
\nAttendees:\u00c2\u00a0 Mike R, Jonathan L, Justin F, Gina H, John F, Joel R, Boone F, James M, J.P. R, Travis P,<\/p>\n

Elections:\u00c2\u00a0 Justin F. was elected President, Patrick F. was elected VP, and Jonathan L. was elected Sec\/Tres for the 2013 year. Congratulations!<\/p>\n

Trail Maintenance is scheduled for this Saturday at 8:00.\u00c2\u00a0 Meet at the boat ramp parking lot.\u00c2\u00a0 There are several misc. items that need to be worked on including repair of a few bridges, clearing out the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153falling\u00e2\u20ac\u009d canopy on Last Call, repairing the wash-out in Rat Maze, and repairing the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153trenches\u00e2\u20ac\u009d on Goat Trail and…<\/p>\n

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

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Team and friends-
We've built out the new Bat City Cycling page. Please take a look and like the new team page!<\/p>\n

— AustinCyclingTeam (@ATXCyclingTeam) January 9, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n