{"id":20236,"date":"2013-02-10T23:17:17","date_gmt":"2013-02-11T05:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20236"},"modified":"2013-02-10T23:17:17","modified_gmt":"2013-02-11T05:17:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-february-10th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/02\/10\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-february-10th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup February 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beginner Mountain Bike Ride at Hershey Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nSaturday, February 16, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:30 AM
\nTerry Hershey Park
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)<\/p>\n

This will be a beginner\\ introductory mountain bike ride through the Hershey Park mountain bike trails. We will ride for an hour or two on easy trails and jeep roads. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring your helmet! I will be there at 9:30 AM to answer questions and plan on starting the ride at 10. I will bring an air pump for low tires. You should bring water, Gatorade or whatever you want to drink. We will meet by the gazebo\/restrooms. Look for my red Jeep or call me, Jeff, at [masked] if lost or have any questions. REMEMBER YOUR HELMET! Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n

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HBC Brenham Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Bicycle Club
\nFebruary 23, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00AM
\nDistance: 33(B), 40(B), 50(C), 59(C) miles
\nVarying hills, some require low gears. Quite a nice ride, particularly in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming. Stores at Long Point and Burton. In Brenham, stop at Must Be Heaven (113 W. Alamo) for Blue Bell.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Rides – Lone Star Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Urban Ride III
\nBishop Arts District, 419 N Bishop Ave, Dallas
\nSaturday, February 16, 2013 – 8:30am
\nDavid’s Alvarado Adventures
\nAlvarado High School, 1301 S Parkway Dr, Alvarado
\nSaturday, February 23, 2013 – 8:30am
\nPantego to Lillian
\nPantego Christian Academy, 2201 W Park Row Dr, Arlington (between Bowen and Fielder)
\nSaturday, March 2, 2013 – 8:30am
\nDennis’ Irving Itinerary
\nTo Be Determined
\nSaturday, March 9, 2013 – 8:30am
\nThe Alligator Ride
\nLowe’s Home Improvement, 4444 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite
\nSaturday, March 16, 2013 – 8:30am<\/p>\n

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Woman Hollering Creek Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a002\/17\/2013
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a009:00 AM-12:00 PM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Judson High School
\nConverse, TX
\nDetails: Woman Hollering Creek Ride (E) [F to R].\u00c2\u00a0 Route of 26 to 70 miles.
\nThis popular` ride features the rolling farmland east of Bexar County, fresh hot pies at the stop in New Berlin and, of course, the famous Woman Hollering Creek. Meet at Judson High School in Converse. From Loop 1604, turn right (west) on Rocket Lane at the stop light. When Rocket Lane merges to Schaeffer, continue straight to the parking lot on the right across from Norris Drive.
\nContact:\u00c2\u00a0 Bill Blackford<\/p>\n

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Garmin Edge 810 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Review (Part 1)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Justin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bike Geek
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\nGarmin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s new flagship cycling computer, the Edge 810, arrived on my doorstep on January 15th.\u00c2\u00a0 Since it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s arrival, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been putting the 810 through its paces.\u00c2\u00a0 Time to share my impressions of this new offering from Garmin\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/p>\n

Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s get through some technical specs first.\u00c2\u00a0 Most of these first impressions were with the unit using firmware 2.20 which is how the unit arrived (I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve since upgraded to 2.30) and pairing the unit with an iPhone 5.<\/p>\n

Display<\/p>\n

I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be honest \u00e2\u20ac\u201c there has been a lot of whining about the 800’s screen being difficult to read in sunlight.\u00c2\u00a0 As a result, I was a bit concerned when I learned that the 810 shared the same display (both in backlighting and resolution).\u00c2\u00a0 Imagine my surprise then as I did ride after ride in daylight conditions and found the display quite readable, especially with lit directly by the sun.\u00c2\u00a0 In fact, my experience was…<\/p>\n

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El Paso Bicycle Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSaturday, February 16
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 8:30 am : La Mesa Turnaround Meet at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club Rd, and ride to La Mesa. 44 miles, 16-18 mph pace (may break into moderate\/fast groups depending on who shows up). Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 17
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 9:00 am : Love that Lava! Meet at La Union Station and drive (on unpaved roads) to Hunt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hole on the mesa, then ride mountain bikes 8 miles to Kilbourne\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Hole. Find peridot lava bombs! Snack back at cars after ride. Must have slimed tires. Chuck Turner, 915-204-4831.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 2:00 pm : Kids Bike Clinic Meet at the Sandoval Apartments, 5353 Ridge (north of Thorn and east of Doniphan). Help with fixing flats, minor repairs and adjustments for kids living in the housing project. If you are interested in volunteering, call Randy Limbird, 915-328-4110.<\/p>\n

Saturday, February 23
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 8:00 am : Vamos a Vado Meet at the Bagel Shop, 985 N. Resler, for a ride up the rollers to Vado, then across the valley to La Mesa and return via NM 28 and Vinton Road. 45 miles, 16-18 mph pace. Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.<\/p>\n

Sunday, February 24
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 9:00 am : Horizon Loop Meet at the hospital parking lot next to the McDonalds at Loop 375 and Edgemere and ride to Hueco Tanks and back. 30 miles. Joint ride with EP Cyclists. Moderate (15-17 mph) and fast (18 mph-plus) pace options available. Dan Post, 915-526-8364.<\/p>\n

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

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Conratulations to team members Gerald Torrance and Jason Phillips today on their results at the Spinsitry Texas… http:\/\/t.co\/6nc40L7n<\/a><\/p>\n

— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 11, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n