{"id":21895,"date":"2013-07-12T23:53:05","date_gmt":"2013-07-13T04:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=21895"},"modified":"2013-07-12T23:53:05","modified_gmt":"2013-07-13T04:53:05","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-12th-3-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/07\/12\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-july-12th-3-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fixed Touring\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Mini-Cat (Alley Kitten)<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Oak Cliff
\nThis Saturday evening, the Fixed Touring guys will be hosting an Alley Kat race at Four Corners Brewing Co.\u00c2\u00a0 If you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never been to an Alley Kat or don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know what one is, read their description here, and see the event here:
\nOn July 13 2013 Fixed Touring will embark upon a mission to provide the city of Dallas with a bicycle race like they have never seen!
\nFull sized bikes racing a compressed Alley Cat, full of obstacles, Challenges and Trivia.
\nWhat is the problem with bicycle racing as it is, you say? Well, touring races are very long and fairly uneventful not to mention hard to watch. Criteriums are easier to watch, but repetitive. The Alley-Cat \u00e2\u20ac\u201d now…<\/p>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u015390 for Dad Bike Ride\u00e2\u20ac\u009d gears for # 5<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Barbara Phillips\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \/www.archercountynews.com
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\nArcher City High School graduate Dail Neely once again will lead a group of 25 cyclists on a 90 mile route this Saturday in the heat of the summer to raise money for Hospice of Wichita Falls.\u00c2\u00a0 The first ride began in 2008 after the passing of his father Melvin Neely of Archer City only days short of his ninetieth birthday, thus named \u00e2\u20ac\u015390 for Dad Bike Ride.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\u00c2\u00a0 Though his mother Polly Neely passed away soon after, the ride\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s name remained the same, but a special patch created just for her is sewn tightly on Dail\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s jersey close to his heart.\u00c2\u00a0 The care his father and family received during his father\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s illness and later his mother\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, inspired Dale to give back to an organization which gave so much to the Neely family as well as so many others during a difficult time.
\nNeely\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 original goal was to raise $10,000 over a ten year period for Hospice of Wichita.\u00c2\u00a0 Only in its 5th year, $96,000 has…<\/p>\n

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Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner\/intermediate ride level<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nThursday, July 18, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
\nBack to normal summer hours
\nThis will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.
\nChris is willing to lead a faster group so we can have an intermediate group.
\nPlease be there and be ready to roll by 5:30 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. …<\/p>\n

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Shimano to slash number of North American distributors<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Marc Sani\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com
\nIRVINE, CA (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Shimano American, in a major shake-up of its U.S. distribution network, will cut the number of distributors selling Shimano components from 18 to six effective Jan. 1, 2014.
\nThe decision to streamline its distribution network, said Yutaka Taniyama, vice president of Shimano American\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bicycle division, will ultimately benefit its retail customers.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Independent bicycle dealers have been and will continue to be our key customer base. By having a direct business relationship with them, we will be more aligned with their businesses, have closer relationships with cyclists, and offer more support and effective solutions to dealers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 challenges in the market,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said. …<\/p>\n

…Steve Matill, director of bicycle sales at Hans Johnsen in Dallas, Texas, said losing Shimano\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s business would have an impact on his company\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s operations. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It was a good part of our business and a major component line that we offered our dealers. But we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll figure out what to do; we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve lost bigger accounts,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said. …<\/p>\n

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Area cycling prospect Craddock has talent to compete in premier events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Dale Robertson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.houstonchronicle.com
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\nLawson Craddock’s recent work days have started around 7 a.m. at Mozart’s, the cool coffee joint on Lake Austin Boulevard not far from his apartment. There, after a good jolt of java, he’ll pedal off into the hills west of town or perhaps in the other direction to Bastrop, 40 miles away. It’s not unusual for him to turn the crank hard for… (subscription required for the full article)<\/p>\n

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LAB rolls out new website and educational video series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby BRAIN Staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com
\nWASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d The League of American Bicyclists has launched a new website that includes interactive features to help cyclists connect with local riding clubs, bicycle-friendly businesses, bike educators and other resources in their area. In addition, the League recently released a series of 19 educational videos that are free for public use.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153The videos are modern and professionally filmed that anyone can watch for free,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Carolyn Szczepanski, director of communications for Women Bike, a program of LAB. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153They are especially a great resource for bike shops that…<\/p>\n

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July Safety Clinics<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPlano Bicycling Association
\nJuly is PBA Safety Month.\u00c2\u00a0 As part of our effort to increase safety awarness and improve the safety of our rides, two of our local bike shops will be conducting ride saftey clinics in July.\u00c2\u00a0 Plano Cycling and Fitness will conduct their clinic on July 15 and Richardson Bike Mart will conduct their clinic on July 20. Different safety topics are covered in the two clinics, so…<\/p>\n

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Ray\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Discovery About His Allez<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby djcurtin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bicycle Sport Shop’s Offical Cycling Blog
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Not Entry Level\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/p>\n

That is the title of Ray\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s latest blog post over on \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Bike Noob.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Ray, also known as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153rainycamp,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is a 60-plus road bike rider from right here in Austin, Texas. He\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been riding for sometime, but like all of us, he learns something new all the time. His blog\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s title reflects that\u00e2\u20ac\u201che still considers himself a newbie. On Bike Noob Ray shares his riding and cycling-related experiences and his recent post, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Not Entry Level\u00e2\u20ac\u009d caught the eye of one of our riders: David Wenger. David, as you may know, is a member of our elite…<\/p>\n

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BikeTexas Planning Survey: Early Results<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeTexas.org
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\nYou spoke\u00e2\u20ac\u201dand we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re listening! Over 1200 Texans responded to BikeTexas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 planning survey. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have the full report ready in August, but here are some early results:<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Cycling is a recreational activity for most respondents, but over 60% also ride their bikes as part of their commutes<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 95% believe BikeTexas should continue to serve as the lead group for statewide bicycle advocacy<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 89% of respondents say BikeTexas should play a lead role in local advocacy or help to…<\/p>\n

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Public Input Meeeting for Cedar Park Bike Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nAttention Bicyclists!\u00c2\u00a0 The City of Cedar Park will be hosting the third public input workshop for a new bike park on Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room in Building 3, City Hall Campus, 450 Cypress Creek Road. Please attend the meeting and give them your input.<\/p>\n

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Night Rider Family Bike Ride August 3 – Round Rock TX<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nThe City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation Department will hold the inaugural Night Ride Family Bike Ride from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 3 at Centennial Plaza in downtown Round Rock. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

About the ride
\nThe Night Rider Family Bike Ride is a non-competitive family bike ride and block party at night through Round Rock. Night Rider is a unique, exciting ride and party.<\/p>\n

It is not a race! Bicyclists will be allowed to ride at their own safe pace. Police support and volunteers will be along the route.<\/p>\n

Early registration $10 per rider or $15 on the day of the event. (Non-Resident Fees Apply)<\/p>\n

Glow-in-the-dark bike gear and flashing lights are encouraged. First 400 Night Riders receive a drawstring bag and glow-in-the-dark gear! …<\/p>\n

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Greater Dallas Bicyclists Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday, Jul 14, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n9 AM Skill Builder By Request<\/p>\n

8:00 AM
\n9 AM Sunday Roll – Spr\/Sum<\/p>\n

NE Corner Preston and Royal \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nTuesday, Jul 16, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n5:30 Mesquite Ride<\/p>\n

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\n6:30 Mesquite Moderate<\/p>\n

Poteet High School \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM
\n6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas<\/p>\n

REI Dallas \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM
\nThursday, Jul 18, 2013
\nEvent \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Date\/Time
\n5:30 Mesquite Ride<\/p>\n

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05:30 PM
\n6:30 Thursday Night Ride<\/p>\n

Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:30 PM…<\/p>\n

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

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Bike's clean as whistle. Homemade rice cakes wrapped. Bottles in the freezer. Ready for a fast, hot ride in the morning.<\/p>\n

— Jeff C. (@331miles) July 13, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n