{"id":22262,"date":"2013-09-04T00:20:54","date_gmt":"2013-09-04T05:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22262"},"modified":"2013-09-04T00:20:55","modified_gmt":"2013-09-04T05:20:55","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-3rd-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/09\/04\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-3rd-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 3rd"},"content":{"rendered":"

How is the scene in Lubbock?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby parser\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com\/texas
\nI’ve used the search feature but find very little.
\nHow much trail nearby?
\nIs it possible to ride year round?
\nHow is the local economy and work situation? I work in healthcare IT.
\nWhat is the character of the town? Is it blue collar, agricultural, etc. at a glance looks like it might be a college town.
\nAir quality? This is important because I’m having trouble breathing here in…<\/p>\n

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Texas Cup Action — Tour of Austin<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nTour of Austin P\/1\/2 Omnium: Winner Heath Blackgrove (Elbowz Racing) with runner-up place Logan Hutchings (Elbowz) and 3rd place Stefan Rothe (Tulsa Tough). Photo courtesy of Mat Stephens<\/p>\n

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The Daily Texan’s guide to biking in Austin<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Stuart Railey\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.dailytexanonline.com
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\nWhether you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re too broke for gas, too environmentally conscious to own a car or too lazy to walk to class, a bike can be useful for anyone. This stylish mode of transportation requires upkeep and niche knowledge. The Daily Texan has created a brief guide to biking around Austin just for you.
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\nAustin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s extreme temperatures cause bikes a great deal of wear and tear. Brake cables stretch, gears rust and chains break, but even a minor level of…<\/p>\n

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Servicing a DT Swiss Hub<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby John\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austinbike.com
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\nMy DT Swiss hub (actually an old Magura Hugi hub that is a DT Swiss OEM) has always been louder than just about anything on the market.\u00c2\u00a0 When I would get it serviced, it quieted down for a few weeks but then went back to its noisy self.\u00c2\u00a0 When I figured out how easy it was, this is a quick service that can be done quickly and often.
\nTo begin with, you need to obviously take the wheel off the bike and remove the cassette.\u00c2\u00a0 This is pretty straightforward, but you will need a lockring tool and a chain whip.\u00c2\u00a0 Look here for details on how to…<\/p>\n

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Reasons to ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy SUSAN JOHNS, Staff Reporter\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.wiscassetnewspaper.com
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\nYou might know him as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Tree\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Lee.
\nGrowing up in Boothbay Harbor, Chris Lee picked up the nickname for being tall.
\nNow the St. Andrews Hospital-born, Boothbay Region High School basketball standout is 37 and living in Brookline, Mass. And that nickname? Turns out, it fits for a second reason.
\nTrees are strong.
\nLee lost his father Robert Lee to colon cancer in 1997. A year later, one of Chris Lee’s older brothers, Allen Lee, was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He died in 2011. …<\/p>\n

…On October 20, when he’s riding in Texas, he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be solo on a tandem bike, like his brother was. But the younger brother is turning his own challenge up a notch: He doesn’t plan to finish at the 20-mile mark. He’s going for…<\/p>\n

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Ride Like A Girl – Zilker Park<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nMonday, September 9, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a06:00 PM
\nZilker Park Polo Tables
\n2300 Andrew Zilker Drive, Austin, TX (map)<\/p>\n

Please arrive by 5:45. Wheels down at 6pm.<\/p>\n

All riders must bring a trail-worthy bike, closed-toe shoes, water and a helmet to each ride.\u00c2\u00a0 If you have questions regarding equipment or clothing or anything else that comes to mind, please feel free to leave a message below or on the RLAG Facebook page (link below). …<\/p>\n

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USA Cycling names teams for UCI Road World Championships<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.usacycling.org
\nColorado Springs, Colo. (Sept. 3, 2013) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d USA Cycling on Tuesday announced the 29 riders that will represent the country in Toscana, Italy, at the 2013 UCI Road World Championships from Sept. 22-29. …<\/p>\n

…The five-man under-23 contingent includes four automatic nominations. Nathan Wilson (Elk Grove, Calif.\/Bontrager Cycling Team) and Lawson Craddock (Austin, Texas\/Bontrager Cycling Team) earned their nominations to the squad by recording top-five finishes at certain European events. Wilson placed fifth at Ronde de I’sard while Craddock\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s second-place result at…<\/p>\n

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First meeting!!!!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nTexas A&M Cycling
\nCome join us for our first meeting! We will be in REC Room 255 (up the spiral stairs on the left when you enter the REC) at 8pm on Thursday the 5th. Everybody is welcome to come out and learn what we do and meet others with cycling interest!<\/p>\n

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Welcome to all of our NEW riders! We are excited to have you join us in 2014!! If anyone out there still hasn't… http:\/\/t.co\/dC0kRRstNr<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) September 3, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n