{"id":22656,"date":"2013-11-17T23:05:30","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T05:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22656"},"modified":"2013-11-17T23:05:30","modified_gmt":"2013-11-18T05:05:30","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-november-17th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/11\/17\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-november-17th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup November 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"

What in the world do enchiladas have to do with mountain biking? In Austin…everything!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAustin Ridge Riders
\nThe Enchilada Buffet is the annual measuring stick for Austin mountain biking. The EB is a self supported ride covering five local trails and ~85 miles of awesome Austin mountain biking. You read that correctly….roughly 85 miles!<\/p>\n

We are always impressed by those who take on such a challenge and we’d like to give a shout out to some of our members who earned the coveted Finishers T-Shirt.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 http:\/\/www.enchiladabuffet.com\/content\/<\/strong><\/a>
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\nShane Wolfe – Many members know Shane as a frequent leader of the heart pounding, fast paced Advanced Group\u00c2\u00a0 at the Sunday Walnut Creek rides.\u00c2\u00a0 Shane completed the challenge in…<\/p>\n

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DORBA Beginner Clinic<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
\nSaturday, December 14, 2013\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a01:00 PM
\nRiver Legacy Park
\n703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX (map)
\nThere will be a beginner clinic on Saturday the 14th of December at 1pm at River Legacy Park in Arlington.
\nThere is a “classroom” for about an hour or so, a mini-skills workshop for 30 minutes, and then a ride of an hour or more. So count on approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
\nThe clinic is recommended for riders new to the sport. If you have never ridden a mountain bike before or have just started out riding, then this is for you. Beginner Clinics will consist of basic instruction including…<\/p>\n

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ATX100k sponsors a 50k bonus ride at Rocky Hill Ranch! Camp and Ride!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSaturday, November 23, 2013 3:00 PM to Sunday, November 24, 2013, 8:00 PM
\nRocky Hill Ranch
\n578 FM 153, Smithville, TX (map)
\nIf you arrive on the 23rd, go set up your tent and then hang at the Pavilion. If you arrive on the 24th, park and meet at the Pavilion. MAKE SURE YOU SIGN IN AND PAY THE LAND FEES WITH THE RANCH STAFF!!
\nThis is an organized race\/ride at Rocky Hill Ranch with the option of camping the night before.\u00c2\u00a0 Bring your kids! Bring your bikes!
\nIt is a bonus ride on the ATX100K Endurance Race Series (six-pack series). The distance will be a timed 50k on the ranch’s most technical trails.\u00c2\u00a0 You can of course, just show up and ride for fun as well. All are welcome.
\nHow it will work: …<\/p>\n

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Comfort-Lady Bird Loop<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSan Antonio Wheelmen
\nDate: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a011\/24\/2013
\nTime: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a009:00 AM-12:00 PM
\nLocation: \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Comfort City Park
\nComfort, TX
\nDetails:
\nComfort Ladybird Loop (NW) [R to H]. Routes of 22, 32, 41 and 56 miles.
\nRide some of the very best roads within easy access of San Antonio. Try the super \u00e2\u20ac\u0153traditional\u00e2\u20ac\u009d options to the west of Comfort or travel north to the land of the Hell’s Angels and Waylon Jennings on the 56-mile “Ladybird Loop,” which heads north past the Bat Tunnel toward Fredericksburg. There are limited store stops, so please carry…<\/p>\n

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DONATE TOYS SOON To Make The Richardson Christmas Parade Awesome!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nBike Friendly Richardson will be participating in this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Christmas Parade, on December 7. We will post more details on that later.<\/p>\n

What makes this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s event even more amazing is that the city is accepting toy donations for each group\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s entry fee. Let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s show how awesome Richardson cyclists are by helping us give a large donation.<\/p>\n

Please contact us at…<\/p>\n

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

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Monthly meeting tomorrow night. Big stuff happening: bylaws, officer nominations, christmas party plans. Be there!<\/p>\n

— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) November 18, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n