{"id":20873,"date":"2013-04-03T23:51:12","date_gmt":"2013-04-04T04:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=20873"},"modified":"2013-04-03T23:51:20","modified_gmt":"2013-04-04T04:51:20","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-3rd-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/03\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-april-3rd-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reveille Peak Ranch<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThomas and Roger from Austin taking a break on the Race Loop.
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2013 Educational Series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nEducation is a key component in helping build a bike friendly community, however it usually gets put aside because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s too expensive, too timely or not cool!<\/p>\n

We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d like to help change those notions by introducing an Educational Series that will hopefully encourage more riders to take up bicycling as part of their lifestyle or simply push more people to supplement trips that are less than 3 miles on a bicycle.<\/p>\n

Here\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got scheduled or are working on scheduling:…<\/p>\n

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A Mountain Biker’s Take on Commuting<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby John\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0AustinBike.com
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\nThere has been a lot of talk in the Austin community lately about bike commuting, so I figured it was time to try to pull together all of that collective knowledge. This blog is by far not the definitive resource on commuting, just one person’s view, but hopefully others can chime in with some options as well.<\/p>\n

The way I see it, there are 3 kinds of commuters:<\/p>\n

Hardcore: I ride my bike to work every day, regardless of what the conditions are (I might not even own a car)
\nModerate: I ride my bike to work most days, but if it is raining or I have another commitment, I will drive
\nLight: I ride my bike to work occasionally, when the mood hits me
\nI am clearly in the moderate camp.\u00c2\u00a0 If it is raining I will be in my car, or if I have to meet someone for lunch I am not going to show up all sweaty.\u00c2\u00a0 When considering what you need to commute, first look at your work patterns and how you will be operating on a…<\/p>\n

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Devo Wrap: Craddock wields Triptyque mystique<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.usacycling.org
\nThe road portion of the USA Cycling National Development Program (NDP) has kicked into high gear with excellent results from the riders in U23, juniors and women’s programs. The women and U23 men each contested a pair of races while the juniors men toed the line in one race.
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\nU23 Men
\nLawson Craddock wore the yellow and green jerseys during Le Triptyque des Monts et Ch\u00c3\u0192\u00c2\u00a2teaux. (Photo by Michael Sayers)
\nThe best result of the week came from the group of six U23 men contesting Le Triptyque des Monts et Ch\u00c3\u0192\u00c2\u00a2teaux in Belgium. Lawson Craddock (Austin, Texas\/Bontrager Cycling Team) placed second overall, just one second behind Fabio Silvestre (POR) in the final results after winning Saturday’s stage.<\/p>\n

The USA Cycling contingent started the first stage strong as all six riders finished with the main…<\/p>\n

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Woodlands Cycling Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nApril Calendar
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DATES Ride and Event Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDescription
\nRide:\u00c2\u00a0 Pete’s Redneck Ride
\nWhen:\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday April 6th – Meet at 9:00 AM – Start when everybody is ready
\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0 Sunnyvale City Park (Collins and Tripp)
\nDistance:\u00c2\u00a0 Short route is approximately 35 miles – Long route is approximately 55 miles<\/p>\n

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April Newsletter Published<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
\nThe April edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available
\n\"Dates<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fort Worth Bicycling Association<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nOur most recent Paceline (the club’s online newsletter) was added<\/p>\n

\"FWBA<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00c2\u00a0First Friday Ride set for April 5<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fit City
\nQuick! Prepare to enjoy that tiny sliver of spectacular weather between winter (mild) and summer (hotter than hell) at a spring bike ride hosted by the Austin Cycling Association.<\/p>\n

The First Friday Ride will roll off at 6:30 p.m. Friday from the south side of the Capitol Building near 11th Street.<\/p>\n

The no-drop easy 9-mile bike ride will end at East Side Pedal Pushers, 1414 East Fifth Street, where Real Ale Beer will provide refreshments and…<\/p>\n

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Plano-based nonprofit City House unveils a new bike path<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Matthew Watkins\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0planoblog.dallasnews.com
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\nCity House, a nonprofit that shelters abused, neglected and homeless kids, celebrated its 25th anniversary this week and dedicated a new bike path this week at a ceremony its Plano headquarters.<\/p>\n

Shelter officials said the path will add to the site\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s amenities by allowing kids under 17 to bike, skate and ride scooters within a…<\/p>\n

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Dallas Council members generally positive about bike plan but looking for changes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Jeff Mosier\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0cityhallblog.dallasnews.com
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\nThe Dallas Bikeway System Plan update got at least a nod of approval from City Council members during Wednesday morning\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s briefing.<\/p>\n

No one objected to the 10-year plan to massively expand the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bike lane miles. But several council members wanted to see the plans tweaked, from some geographic priorities to helmet regulations.<\/p>\n

Council member Dwaine Caraway insisted on a bicycle connection between Oak Cliff\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bishop Arts District and the Cedar Crest Golf Course area of East Oak Cliff. He described that missing connection…<\/p>\n

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CyberKnife bicycle races slated for Whitehouse<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.tricountyleader.com
\nRiders will be on area roadways April 6-7
\nThe CyberKnife of Texas 2013 Stage Race hosted by Fresh Racing will be Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, in Whitehouse.<\/p>\n

There will be a $10,000 cash prize purse. Stage 1 will start at 7:30 a.m. and the final start will be at noon. Stage 2 will be a time trial which will begin at 3 p.m. with 30-second intervals. Stage 3 will start at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, and the final start will be at 3:55 p.m.<\/p>\n

Whitehouse First Baptist Church will be the staging area for the races. The church is…<\/p>\n

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Welcome, HammerFest!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.lavernianews.com
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\nCyclists from Central Texas, as well as those from across the state, will shift into high gear to participate in the inaugural Arthritis Foundation La Vernia Wild West HammerFest Bicycle Tour this Saturday, April 6. The event, hosted in partnership with the Greater La Vernia Chamber of Commerce, will start and end at La Vernia High School, 225 Bluebonnet Road, beginning at 8 a.m.<\/p>\n

Keeping cyclists safe during HammerFest is the first priority. Law enforcement agencies and emergency services from…<\/p>\n

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At 70, retired teacher embarks on biking adventure<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDOUG MOE | Wisconsin State Journal
\nShe woke Easter morning in Sanderson. Pat Calchina had been in Texas a week by then and was enjoying it, the open spaces and vistas, the funky motels on the edge of little towns.<\/p>\n

Easter would be a demanding day. One hundred and 11 miles, all the way to Del Rio. She hadn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t biked that far in a day in 30 years, and never on the chip seal surfaces popular in West Texas.<\/p>\n

Calchina ate breakfast in the dark. She saw the sun rise from her bicycle. It was stunning. Her legs felt good. She didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t have to worry about her tires, either. After five…<\/p>\n

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

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Bike-sharing service booms in Houston. http:\/\/t.co\/joOEz3JVeC<\/a> via @HoustonChron<\/a> #bikeshare<\/a> #cycling<\/a><\/p>\n

— BikeGuard (@BikeGuard) April 3, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n