{"id":21136,"date":"2013-04-25T23:47:02","date_gmt":"2013-04-26T04:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21136"},"modified":"2013-04-25T23:47:02","modified_gmt":"2013-04-26T04:47:02","slug":"april-25th-texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/04\/25\/april-25th-texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-3\/","title":{"rendered":"April 25th Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyclists Endanger Motorists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby brad\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0urbanvelo.org
\nRemember that next time an impatient motorist lays on the horn and passes you close and at speed, that it is in fact the motorist that is in danger. At least according to Bill Krawietz, the Mayor of Bulverde TX, and his recent editorial for My San Antonio. His reasoning is beyond flawed, but certainly worth reading just in case this wise guy ever runs for office in your town. Politicians from Texas have a certain way with words\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 Luckily for the rest of us this guy is mayor of a town of less than 5000 people.<\/p>\n

I was sitting in the parking lot of the post office April 15 when suddenly there was a loud and abrupt knock on my truck window. It turns out that a couple of cyclists…<\/p>\n

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3T Design Recalls Cerv\u00c3\u00a9lo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bicycle.net
\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
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\nRecall Summary
\nName of product: Cerv\u00c3\u00a9lo Bicycles with Aura Pro Handlebars<\/p>\n

Hazard: The bicycle\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s handlebar clamps can detach during riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.<\/p>\n

Remedy: Consumers should stop using their bicycles immediately and contact 3T Design to obtain a free repair kit that includes four replacement bolts and instructions. Consumers can follow the instructions to replace the handlebar\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bolts or take the bicycle to a Cerv\u00c3\u00a9lo authorized dealer for a free repair. …<\/p>\n

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2013 Pace Bend Mountain Biking Race<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby TC\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.turnincranks.com
\n2013 Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race at Pace Bend Park
\nMen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cat 3 40-49
\nThis is the 8th race in the TMBRA State Series
\nhttp:\/\/youtu.be\/FYLITeA9L9Q
\nShot 100% on GoPro Hero2 HD<\/p>\n

Weather and trails were perfect. I felt 100% and had a good race. John E (Lifetime Fitness kit) held me off and finished 18s ahead of me. He was a good rabbit to chase for a good chunk of the race!<\/p>\n

I used a new mount for this video, a…<\/p>\n

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The Key to Optimal Cycling Performance May Lie in Your Oral Health<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.wheelbrothers.com
\nWhen was the last time you finished a race and said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Boy am I glad I got that cavity repaired \u00e2\u20ac\u201c it made me perform so much better!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

Unless you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re a dentist, probably never, right?<\/p>\n

In fact, oral health is usually the last thing any athlete thinks about when preparing or training for a race or game. But studies are showing that it should not be last on the list. Actually, your dental health does have a direct correlation to your performance, not just in cycling, but in any and every sport.<\/p>\n

This point was proven back in September of 2011 with…<\/p>\n

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2013 National Bike Challenge Begins in One Week<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Jenny Rilling\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.BikeDFW.org
\nWith May only 1 week away, it’s time to sign up for the 2013 National Bike Challenge!<\/p>\n

The National Bike Challenge is held by the League of American Bicyclists and sponsored by Kimberly-Clark. Using Endomondo.com, a fitness-logging website, the goal of the Challenge is to have 50,000 riders log 20 million miles between May 1st and September 30th.<\/p>\n

Some background on the Challenge: “In 2009, Kimberly-Clark Corporation created an internal Bike Challenge for its more than 50,000 employees. With the help of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin, the Challenge was successfully piloted In Wisconsin at the state-wide level in 2011. The Bike Challenge, then…<\/p>\n

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2013 Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race Kids Kup<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.austinridgeriders.com
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After working hard throughout the season, I got my first win in the very last race. Special thanks to\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 http:\/\/t.co\/2fxBjS5BqQ<\/a><\/p>\n

— Erick Goytia (@pachon_goytia) April 25, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n