{"id":20157,"date":"2013-02-01T23:59:14","date_gmt":"2013-02-02T05:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20157"},"modified":"2013-02-01T23:59:14","modified_gmt":"2013-02-02T05:59:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-1st-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/02\/01\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-february-1st-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner\/intermediate ride level<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nThursday, February 7, 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.
\nThings to bring: …<\/p>\n

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Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental Team Introductions<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nDavid Carter (D.C.) Strong and steady is how D.C. is best described. Very noticeable in the peloton with those golden locks peeking out the back of the helmet. He seems to be most at peace in the mayhem of a Cat 3 sprint. On our Tuesday and Thursday night Big Steamer rides DC typically takes the sprint. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s almost a forgone conclusion when you see him next to you on the way to the line. Thoughts of whom you can…<\/p>\n

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RIDE SCHEDULE – February 2013<\/td>\nShort Rides<\/td>\nLong Rides<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Day<\/td>\nDate<\/td>\nTime<\/td>\nMeet at<\/td>\nMiles<\/td>\nMap<\/td>\nMiles<\/td>\nMap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Saturday<\/td>\n2\/2\/2013<\/td>\n9:00 AM<\/td>\n Union State Bank in Florence<\/a><\/td>\n29 miles<\/td>\nF5<\/a><\/td>\n40 miles<\/td>\nF6<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday<\/td>\n2\/3\/2013<\/td>\n1:30 PM<\/td>\n Berry Springs Park<\/a><\/td>\n34 miles<\/td>\n B55<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Saturday<\/td>\n2\/9\/2013<\/td>\n9:00 AM<\/td>\n Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg<\/a><\/td>\n32 miles<\/td>\n WA11<\/a><\/td>\n46 miles<\/td>\n WA12<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday<\/td>\n2\/10\/2013<\/td>\n1:30 PM<\/td>\n Berry Springs Park<\/a><\/td>\n34 miles<\/td>\n B63<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Saturday<\/td>\n2\/16\/2013<\/td>\n9:00 AM<\/td>\n Catholic Church in Andice<\/a><\/td>\n35 miles<\/td>\n A13<\/a><\/td>\n48 miles<\/td>\nA15<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday<\/td>\n2\/17\/2013<\/td>\n1:30 PM<\/td>\n Berry Springs Park<\/a><\/td>\n35 miles<\/td>\n B23<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Saturday<\/td>\n2\/23\/2013<\/td>\n9:00 AM<\/td>\n Liberty Hill Elementary School<\/a><\/td>\n33 miles<\/td>\nL2<\/a><\/td>\n45 miles<\/td>\n L9<\/a><\/p>\n

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Sunday<\/td>\n2\/24\/2013<\/td>\n1:30 PM<\/td>\n Berry Springs Park<\/a><\/td>\n34 miles<\/td>\nB48<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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South by Southwest Fixed 4 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c March 9th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking in Dallas
\nThe 4th Annual South By South Fixed ride. 3 Days. 240 Miles. By far the best way to get to SXSW.
\nA weekend of Bike riding and Beer drinking to kick off the week long festival.
\nTraditionally this has been a fixed gear ride, however geared bikes are welcome.
\nWe will start with breakfast at Buzz Brews, Saturday March 9th at 7:00am. Ride from there (approx. 120miles) to Waco where we will spend the first night. Day two is from Waco to Talyor (approx. 90miles), then a short ride into our…<\/p>\n

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Sign up now for Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race and Fun Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nCallie Harris – Communications & Media Relations Mgr- City of Abilene
\nABILENE, Texas \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The twenty-first annual Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race and Fun Ride will take place Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m. The event will begin and end at Nelson Park. Three distances will be available to choose from: a 48-mile race\/tour course along with 32-mile or 12-mile fun ride courses. The event is open to all ages and participants may race for awards or ride for fun. Awards will be presented to the first three places in each age division for the 48-mile race only. 48-miles racers will be time by Cadence Sports.<\/p>\n

The pre-registration entry fee is $25 per person through March 22. Entries are being accepted from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the City of Abilene Community Services Office located at 633 Walnut. Entries will also be accepted the day of the…<\/p>\n

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Feb 3 – Super Bowl Ride<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nPlano Bicycle Association
\nPlano ride start time:\u00c2\u00a0 9:30 am
\nPlano Start\/Finish location: NW corner of Coit and Spring Creek, Plano<\/p>\n

Destination: Dallas West End for lunch at Dick’s Last Resort (Bring your lunch money and meet other Metro-plex cyclists at Dick’s). Don’t want to eat at Dick’s? OK, pick another local favorite (Hooters is next door).\u00c2\u00a0 Don’t want to stay for lunch? OK, a group may return to Plano after a quick pit stop.<\/p>\n

Pace: Average speed for the entire ride 15-17 mph
\nDistance: 48 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 Back in plenty of time to nap through the super bowl
\nRoute map with cue sheet:\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Route Map
\nRide leader:\u00c2\u00a0 Chris Mathews
\nBelow 40 degrees stops this ride leader from showing up<\/p>\n

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

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Check out new page & pictures of the 2013 @JubileeSubaru<\/a> Women's Cycling Team! http:\/\/t.co\/t8fqEovJ<\/a> #texas<\/a> #womenscycling<\/a> #subaru<\/a><\/p>\n

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 2, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n