{"id":20038,"date":"2013-01-22T23:46:26","date_gmt":"2013-01-23T05:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20038"},"modified":"2013-01-22T23:46:26","modified_gmt":"2013-01-23T05:46:26","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-22nd-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/01\/22\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-january-22nd-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for January 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental Team Introductions<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nDerek Whisenhunt. Tall, dark and with the best hair on the team, Derek recently departed Dallas Cowboys Racing to join us here at CCHD. His departure from the Cowboys may have been a prelude to the dismissal of Rob Ryan as defensive coordinator as they both had the same passion for the sport, their own hair and cheese cakes.<\/p>\n

Derek is extremely competitive and loves the competitive nature of cycling. He lives by the motto\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009dIf you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re not first your last\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (thank you Ricky Bobby). Friends and family often wonder about his…<\/p>\n

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The State of Mobility in Denton, 20 years hence.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bikedenton
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\nTonight in the upper room of Denton Square Donuts (208 West Oak St), City staff will be on hand to discuss the bike community of Denton and what it is we wish it to evolve into.<\/p>\n

The input they receive will help mold the Comprehensive Plan for our fair town for the next 20 years. The Plan itself is a series of guideposts from which Council and staff can refer to develop policy and implementation for the future.<\/p>\n

From the DentonPlan2030 website:
\nThe Comprehensive Plan is: …<\/p>\n

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Dallas Tweed Ride Sunday Feb 17th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
\nDon your best woolen knickers, press your finest fancy cap, and share the ride with your favorite Tweed Heart at the official Dallas Tweed Ride. Jason Roberts is back, and leading the ride from Klyde Warren Park. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re cooking up a great afternoon, so be sure to join the event, share the event with your friends and check back regularly for updates.
\nDate:\u00c2\u00a0 Sunday, February 17th
\nMeet up time: 1:00 PM
\nStart time: 1:30 PM
\n*This event will benefit Jason Roberts\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 cancer recovery<\/p>\n

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2013 El Paso Puzzler<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby tonkster\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
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\nThe Race was held at Franklin Mountains State Park with a total of 146 confirmed riders as of Wednesday evening pre-registration cutoff time.<\/p>\n

The race was cut into 3 pieces to form the 50 mile puzzler.\u00c2\u00a0 The 1st piece was an 8 mile loop that ran across the lower foothills on the mid north east section of the mountain range and looped back toward the start\/finish line to complete the 1st piece of the puzzler.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After nearly 900 ft of climbing my legs and lungs were in for a long day.<\/p>\n

Unfortunetly, Mike had 3 pinched flats on the Pipeline Road and had to run the final 2 miles back to the start\/finish line.\u00c2\u00a0 We all know racing and this is one of those things thats just fustrates the heck out of us.\u00c2\u00a0 Believe me he would recover and recover with a vengeance!!!<\/p>\n

The 2nd piece of the puzzle was a 27 mile ride. First we would spin are legs throught the Lazy Cow trail the onto the Old Tin Mine road then we went up and around the southern portion of the Franklin Mts. on Mundy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Gap trail.\u00c2\u00a0 I knew It would be a grinder for me and the other five riders I was climbing with. Next thing I hear, in the faint distance \u00e2\u20ac\u0153just keep swimming, just keep swimming\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.\u00c2\u00a0 You know it Mitey Mike was…<\/p>\n

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Day 66: Dequincy, LA to Kountze, TX (66 miles)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.vaguedirection.com
\nFinally the storm that the whole of Louisiana has been complaining about is over! It was replaced with light drizzle in the morning, which is nothing compared to the more recent rain, so was a pleasure to ride in. The storm brought with it a cold spell, so it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the first time it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s felt properly cold on the trip so far. Nothing more layers and gloves don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t solve.<\/p>\n

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A great ride, the drizzle eventually easing (that phrase sounds like a weather report, don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t you think?). And there it was. Shining, covered in neon lights. Just kidding, it wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t shining or covered in neon lights. The Texas state line, at Deweyville, TX. Where the riding gets \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcreal\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 (i.e. headwinds and hills, apparently). Sorry about the hairy guy in…<\/p>\n

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Meeting to decide fate of bicycles on toll road<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy FAITH HARPER\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.tylerpaper.com
\nA Tyler bicycle club said it has been working on a compromise to keep its members’ rights to ride on Toll 49, but the decision may be decided by a board of directors this afternoon.<\/p>\n

Members of the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) will consider banning bicycles on the tollway at its meeting at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at the Baymont Inn, 410 U.S. Highway 79 South, in Henderson.<\/p>\n

NET RMA is a governmental agency created to accelerate development projects and implement transportation solutions to enhance the quality of life for East Texans, …<\/p>\n

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Volunteers Needed<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby League Director\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Texas High School Cycling League
\nVolunteers are needed for the Cedar Hill Race Festival February 9-10.\u00c2\u00a0 (flyer attached)<\/p>\n

We need up to 60 volunteers each day for this race to be a success.\u00c2\u00a0 Please consider volunteering for a 5.5 hour shift or even all day.\u00c2\u00a0 If you can only volunteer for a shorter shift then please let me know how long and what time of day you can volunteer for.<\/p>\n

In short we have three main shifts:
\n6:30am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 7:45am
\n7:20M \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 12:45pm
\n12:30pm \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 6:10pM<\/p>\n

Jobs include:
\ncourse set-up
\ncorner marshals (RR, TT, MTB)
\ntraffic control
\nPace car drivers
\nWheel truck\/car drivers
\nparking control
\nclean-up
\nmerchandise sales \/ volunteer check-in \/ registration
\nmisc. runners
\ntech help & trouble shooting
\nFirst Aid & CPR certified person to staff first aid station<\/p>\n

Please let me know ASAP if you can volunteer to help the Texas High School Cycling League with this race. …<\/p>\n

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Check out the updated calendar full of races and events. If you know of another race happening send me an email! http:\/\/t.co\/nNXX2TNw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) January 23, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n