{"id":21122,"date":"2013-04-24T23:26:25","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T04:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21122"},"modified":"2013-04-24T23:26:25","modified_gmt":"2013-04-25T04:26:25","slug":"april-24th-texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/24\/april-24th-texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3\/","title":{"rendered":"April 24th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your 2013-2014 Texas Cyclocross Schedule<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\ntexascx.com
\nThe promoters were very accommodating this year and the schedule has been finalized kind of quickly. If you see a promoter, give em a hug. Go ahead, reach out\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6give a promoter a hug.<\/p>\n

OK, here is is.<\/p>\n

Your 2013-2014 TXCX Schedule:<\/p>\n

10.05.13 Six Shooter CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Austin
\n10.06.13 Six Shooter CX
\n10.12.13 Bexar CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c San Antonio
\n10.13.13 Moravia Face Melter\u00c2\u00a0 – San Antonio (ish)
\n10.19.13 OPEN
\n10.20.13 OPEN
\n10.26.13 Sppoky CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Dallas
\n10.27.13 Spooky CX
\n11.02.13 Houston CX
\n11.03.13 Bayou Cycling Race \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Houston
\n11.09.13 Georgetown CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Austin
\n11.10.13 Georgetown CX
\n11.16.13 Colonel\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s SHO-Air \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Fort Worth
\n11.17.13 Cedar Hill CX
\n11.16.13 Waco CX
\n11.17.13 Waco CX
\n11.30.13 OPEN
\n12.01.13 OPEN
\n12.07.13 Bikesport Challenge \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Houston
\n12.08.13 Terra X
\n12.14.13 Tough CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Fredericksburg
\n12.15.13 Tough CX
\n12.20.13 OPEN
\n12.21.13 OPEN
\n12.28.13 Garland CX \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Dallas
\n12.28.13 Garland CX
\n01.04.13 Skills-Based States in Webberville \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Austin
\n01.05.13 CX Scuffle \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Age-Based States in Moya \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Austin…<\/p>\n

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Bike Tour Raises Awareness of Sex Trafficking<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTerra Haff News Producer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.kspr.com
\nSPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Josef Kainrad, 22 year-old from Denton, Texas is undertaking an 8-week, 3,500 mile bike ride across the United States to draw awareness to the present reality of sex trafficking in America.<\/p>\n

The tour, which is called the Bike To Be Free Tour, will raise funds to support safe houses that rehabilitate victims of sex slavery through Abolition International. …<\/p>\n

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Coming to grips with annual BP\/MS 150 bike ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Jo Watts\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Smithville Times contributing writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 www.statesman.com
\nI always dread the third Sunday of April (last Sunday) while, at the same time, feeling guilty for doing so. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the weekend of the BP\/MS150. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the bicycle ride from Houston to Austin, that comes by Smithville and Bastrop, and that raises more money for charity than any single fundraising event has ever done. The results aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t yet in for 2013, but each year these riders raise more than $11million to help find a cure for multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n

On Saturday evening I met several riders as they were enjoying our community, the food at Bastrop\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Grace Miller\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s restaurant (chicken fried steak), the music (my son\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s band \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Watts Brothers Band), the waitress (my granddaughter). The riders promised me that they would return…<\/p>\n

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BP MS 150 Lone Star charity bike race rides through Bastrop<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Erin Green, Austin Community Newspapers Staff \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.statesman.com
\nThere was no mental preparation and not that much physical preparation for the task at hand for Drew Hollingsworth and Gerald Williams.
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\nJust ride, the pair of buddies, both of Lake Jackson, said of their very first year participating in the two-day BP MS 150 Lone Star charity bike race from Houston to Austin.<\/p>\n

The two men were among the estimated 13,000 bike riders to take part in the fundraising ride for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nationwide, more than…<\/p>\n

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BikeDFW Hosts A Youth Skills 123 Clinic At The Allen Family Bike Day<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Richard Wezensky\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0BikeDFW
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\nLast weekend, BikeDFW was proud to participate at the Allen Family Bike Day by hosting a Youth Skills 123 course at the event. Headed by League Cycling Instructor Dorothy Zarbo, a team of LCIs including Betsy Veneziano, Francis Schommer and Richard Wezensky worked with local elementary and middle school kids to run a successful Bike Rodeo for…<\/p>\n

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Mayor & Council Survey \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Mark Solomon<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Richardson
\nMark Solomon is running unopposed for re-election to City Council Place 2. Thank you Mr. Solomon for taking the time to give your perspective on cycling issues in Richardson.<\/p>\n

1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?<\/p>\n

Mark Solomon: Our family does not cycle. Wish we had the time to do so.<\/p>\n

2: The City of Richardson has supported quality of life facilities such as a park and trail system, recreation centers, swimming pools and bicycle lanes. These facilities make Richardson a more livable city where people want to live and businesses want to locate. What would…<\/p>\n

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Mayor & Council Survey \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Kendal Hartley<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Richardson
\nKendal Hartley is currently the Place 5 councilman and is running unopposed for the Place 4 seat (Laura Maczka\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s seat). Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Mr. Hartley.<\/p>\n

1: Do you (and your family) ride a bicycle on Richardson roads or trails? For what purposes do you ride?<\/p>\n

Kendal Hartley: l do not ride anymore.<\/p>\n

2: The City of Richardson has supported quality of life facilities such as a park and trail system, recreation centers, swimming pools and bicycle lanes. These facilities make Richardson a more livable city where people want to live and businesses want to locate. What would…<\/p>\n

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River Bend MTB Trail info in pics (Sugar Land, TX)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby jizzim\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com\/texas
\nI went out there for the first time this morning and it’s pretty awesome. It’s neat because it’s tucked away literally behind a neighborhood. I’m a visual person so I took pics of where to park, etc to hopefully help out the next guy who likes pictures.
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\nTrail parking is located on Wimberly Canyon Dr (should be around the 3200-3300 block) just west of Richland Springs LN along the north side curb. The lanes are pretty wide lanes so if you hug the curb you should have a bit…<\/p>\n

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SB 250 Training Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTeam McAllen Cycling
\n\"\"
\nOrganized training rides for experienced riders who are preparing for the SB250.
\nTraining is focusing on endurance, nutrition, hydration, group and hill riding. Whilst gaining experience of riding in hotter\/ humid conditions for longer periods of time<\/p>\n

Ride speed 16 – 20 mph (no drop \/ no race ride) duration 4 to 5hr. rides<\/p>\n

Distance 50-70 miles no SAG support<\/p>\n

Ride is open to all, no matter if it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s your 1st or your 3rd SB 250 or just interested in partaking and want a feel for the atmosphere that is the SB250<\/p>\n

Bring food, refreshments, money (we use convenience stores as rest stops), Big smile, sense of humor and…<\/p>\n

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Learn essential skills for cycling in traffic \u00e2\u20ac\u201c online!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.austincycling .org
\nValuable for experienced cyclists, as well as beginners. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Do I have to ride at the edge of the road, or can I control my lane?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u0153How can I encourage drivers to give me enough space, and cooperate with me?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What laws apply to me as a cyclist?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\"\"
\nIn this course, you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find the answers.<\/p>\n

This is over 2 hours and 110 pages of interactive content that you can access on your own schedule\u00e2\u20ac\u201call at once or a bit at a time. It outlines the laws for cyclists in Austin, Texas, and provides…<\/p>\n

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Beginner Mountain Bike Ride at Hershey Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Cycling Club
\nSaturday, April 27, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:30 AM
\nTerry Hershey Park
\n15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (edit map)
\nLook for my red Jeep with bike rack on back. Or call me, Jeff @ 713-459-4622<\/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 8:00 AM to answer questions and plan on starting the ride at 9:30. I will bring an air pump for low tires. You should bring snacks, 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…<\/p>\n

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

https:\/\/twitter.com\/Drewiferd\/status\/327234101377642496<\/p>\n

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Tomorrow night is the final race in the @NelosCycles<\/a> Spring Fling Mini-Series. Checkout the standings! http:\/\/t.co\/48sqPwoHhz<\/a><\/p>\n

— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 24, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n