{"id":22217,"date":"2013-08-26T23:44:02","date_gmt":"2013-08-27T04:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22217"},"modified":"2013-08-26T23:44:02","modified_gmt":"2013-08-27T04:44:02","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-august-26th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/08\/26\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-for-august-26th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for August 26th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Post your HH Hundred experiences for 2013<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby bjtesch\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net
\nThe ride seemed to run very well. The weather was hot but not as hot as it could have been, I think the official high was about 93F. Today’s newspaper reported 11,200 riders. There were 2 crashes on the course in the first 13 miles, I haven’t seen that before. I seemed to see more people standing on the course than before, hopefully they didn’t cause any other crashes. The finish line village was great again this year.
\nI trained more this year than last year but I find that the older I get the longer it takes for me to…<\/p>\n

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Jack Brooks Park Official Work Party – GHORBA.org<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nEvent category: General
\nTrail: Jack Brooks Park
\nSaturday, September 7, 2013 – 9:00pm
\nOfficial Work Party 9\/7\/2013, 9:00am @ Jack Brooks Park…<\/p>\n

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Bike Ride with TX Sen. Rodney Ellis<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby Carolyn Szczepanski\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeleague.org
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\nOn Saturday, the National Mall was blanketed with more than 100,000 Americans from across the country, who gathered to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. Among the participants: Texas state Senator Rodney Ellis, a major cycling enthusiast and one of the nation’s most bike-friendly state legislators.
\nBack home in the Lone Star State, Ellis, a Houston native, has sponsored important legislation, led rides with Bike Texas and been a high…<\/p>\n

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All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Spring\/Summer hours<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSunday, September 1, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:30 AM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
\nWe set up under the trees in the parking lot near the swimming pool. Look for the ARR Banner.
\nNew Spring\/Summer hours to help when the weather gets hotter.\u00c2\u00a0 Starting 3\/31 we go to 9:30 am.
\nWe know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at a different time or on a different day.
\nYou do NOT have to be a ARR member to attend most club riders. You will need to sign a waiver and wear a helmets when riding.
\nThis is for all levels of riders, which will break into…<\/p>\n

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Lions Biking for Sight in Montgomery, TX<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.wheelbrothers.com
\nThe Lions Biking for Sight invites you to join their ride on September 21, 2013 starting at 22825 Highway 105 West, Montgomery, TX, 77356
\nWe were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Chuck Martin, Ride director of Lions Biking for Sight to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.<\/p>\n

Why join the Ride?
\nThis ride features hills and is a great training ride for the Valero 2013 Alamo Bike to the River
\nHow long has the event been around?
\nThis will be our 14th year
\nWhat was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
\nWe (my wife and I) wanted to start a ride that was \u00e2\u20ac\u0153different\u00e2\u20ac\u009d from other local rides. We wanted to feature some hills. The…<\/p>\n

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Carrollton Cycling Club Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nRide Schedule
\nMonday and Wednesday, 6:30pm (Effective 09-09-13 start time 6:00PM )
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153No-Drop\u00e2\u20ac\u009d ride, Irving Bible Church, Irving. About 23 miles at an average
\n13 MPH No-Drop pace.
\nContact
\nDon \/Jean Blackard: djblackard@verizon.net
\nMonday and Wednesday, 6:30pm (Effective 09-09-13 start time 6:00PM )
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Intermediate\u00e2\u20ac\u009d ride, Irving Bible Church, Irving. About 27 miles at an average 16 MPH+
\nModerate to Intermediate pace.
\nContact
\nDon \/Jean Blackard: djblackard@verizon.net
\nSaturday Morning, 8:00 AM
\nAndrew Brown Park East, Coppell. About 45 to 60 miles
\nat a challenging to…<\/p>\n

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Walnut Creek Workday<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nWednesday, August 28, 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)
\nMeet in the parking lot in front of the maintenance shed on the west side of the park
\nWednesday, August 28th from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
\nMeet in the parking lot in front of the maintenance shed on the west side of the park and head into the woods at 5:30pm.
\nWhat are we doing: …<\/p>\n

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HBC Houston Sans Car Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nHouston Bicycle Club
\nLocation: Houston Heights
\nDistance: 20 miles
\nSunday 09\/01\/13\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00AM
\nThis is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace ( Ride speed:\u00c2\u00a0 11 to 14 mph )\u00c2\u00a0 for those who want to know Houston\u00c2\u00a0 and many of its special places, by bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Learn basic bicycle commuting safety with a friendly group.\u00c2\u00a0 Rest stop will include one of the city’s independent coffee houses.\u00c2\u00a0 This ride is normally scheduled the first Sunday of each month and the route will vary at the whim of the leader, but will generally include a “figure 8 pattern” so that…<\/p>\n

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El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSunday, September 1
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:00 am : The Big Loop Meet at Madeline Park in Kern Place. Ride Mesa to rollers to Anthony Gap, return via Northeast and Scenic. Chris Hoffman, 497-3026. 50 miles. Fast (18-plus). Moderate (15-17) pace group will be led by Larry Reid, 915-584-xxxx, 915-241-xxxx<\/p>\n

Tuesday, September 3
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 5:55 pm : B\/IG Lesson\/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Getting ready for colder weather and tips for indoor training. Margaret O\u00e2\u20ac\u2122Kelley, 915-588-xxxx.<\/p>\n

Wednesday, September 4
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 5:45 pm : Wednesday night ride These are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with most riders beginning about 5:45 p.m. (some earlier, some later depending on preference and pace) leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club (River Run Plaza).<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 7
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 7:30 am : La Mesa Turnaround Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Ride up back roads of Upper Valley to Anthony, then to La Mesa and return on NM 28. 40 miles. 16-19 mph. Rick Rivas, 915-867-xxxx. …<\/p>\n

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New to biking…suggestions for paths? (Meyerland area) [http:\/\/t.co\/8Ws3x94FFd<\/a>]<\/p>\n

— \/r\/Houston Subreddit (@HoustonReddit) August 26, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n