{"id":22707,"date":"2013-11-27T00:07:51","date_gmt":"2013-11-27T06:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22707"},"modified":"2013-11-27T00:09:14","modified_gmt":"2013-11-27T06:09:14","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-26th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/11\/27\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-november-26th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup November 26th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Johnson Branch Trail Report<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.texasmountainbiketrails.com
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\nAnother piece of gold from a local rider here in DFW, this time Ross Thompson gives his thoughts on the Johnson Branch trail system off of Lake Ray Roberts north of Denton. This is a killer trail up north with beautiful and scenic camping and boating. It also does very well with rain.<\/p>\n

The Johnson Branch State Park mountain bike trail is located 25 miles North of Denton, TX on the North side of Lake Ray Roberts. For a detailed trail map, go to:
\nhttp:\/\/www.ntmbp.org\/maps\/Johnson%20Branch%20Ride%20Map%2020130307.pdf.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

This heavily treed trail has it all, with beautiful scenery, tight tree-gates, sandy sections in turns, fallen logs, rocky climbs & descents, and climbing switchbacks. The trail will be lots of fun for intermediate and…<\/p>\n

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Mostyn Law Firm Begins Planning for 2014 MS 150<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPRWEB.COM Newswire
\nHouston, Texas
\nThe Houston, Texas-based Mostyn Law Firm hosted a fundraising event for its MS 150 team this past Friday.
\nThe event sought to organize future fundraisers to support the Firm\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s team for the upcoming MS 150 bike ride this April. Employees of the Firm and supporters were asked to join the team or help organize a fundraising event, such as a bake sale, silent auction, or a garage sale. Funds from these events will be included with money donated by Steve and Amber Mostyn, the Firm\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s owners. All proceeds will go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to help advance MS research.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153We look forward to the MS 150 ride every year,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Amber Mostyn. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The work done by the…<\/p>\n

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Winter Holidays and Over Indulgence<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0RGV Cycling
\nWinter is upon us and so are the holidays. Since Halloween, the weeks have flown by and now Thanksgiving is knocking at the door. Like everyone else, family comes into town along with cold weather. Food is the comfort for all, including me. This year I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want to succumb to the wintry days and the over indulgence on food.
\nThis time around I want to continue my cycling as I chase my 4000 miles for the year.To some, 4000 miles is nothing and to others it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a huge hill to climb. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all relevant to the person putting in the effort. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m not far away from my goal. As of this posting, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m less than 300 miles. Old man winter has shown up and has slowed the march to 4k.
\nThis time around I feel that I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m better prepared. I just had two outing\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s at 45 F temps that were successful in keeping me warm or at least warm enough. I pulled out my leg…<\/p>\n

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Wednesday Urban Ride – The UBG Cycling Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe regular Wednesday evening ride is an Urban Road Ride that leaves from Urban Bicycle Gallery at 6:30pm. The route is downtown and is around 20-23miles with the average of 18mph. Please have a light on the front and back of your bike. Helmet required. Rides will be cancelled if the weather conditions are rainy, or icy (when in doubt call the store).
\nWhen: December 25, 2013 06:30 PM
\nWhere: 4814 Nett St. Houston, TX 77007<\/p>\n

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Waco Bicycle Club<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nMonthly Club Meeting
\nLocation: Uncle Dan’s BBQ
\nDescription: Uncle Dan’s is located at 1001 Lake Air Dr. Come early to hang out, socialize and eat some really good BBQ<\/p>\n

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Houston embraces multi-modal transportation solution<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeHouston.org
\nAmerica\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 4th largest city invests in its bicyclists and pedestrians
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\nWhat does it mean to be multi-modal? For Houston, it means economic opportunity and new construction now\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6and 7 miles of paths, 10 miles of on-street bikeways, 11 miles of sidewalks, and 6 miles of pedestrian enhancements in the future.<\/p>\n

That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s thanks to the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Regional Bike\/Pedestrian Connections to Transit\u00e2\u20ac\u009d project, which broke ground today. I was in Houston for the event and had the pleasure of…<\/p>\n

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November 30th and December 1st Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSteiner Ranch Cycling
\nRECAP LAST WEEKEND
\nSaturday ride was cancelled due to wet roads, rain and frigid temperatures.<\/p>\n

Sunday ride was cancelled due to wet roads, rain and frigid temperatures.<\/p>\n

Since all rides were cancelled this past weekend let\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s try the same routes out this weekend.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The extended looks good with temps in the 60\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \/ 70\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 I hope everyone has a great Turkey Day!<\/p>\n

STRAVA HIGHLIGHTS
\nThe Strava highlights for last week by category are as follows (need to ride over 75 miles in the week to be included in stats below):<\/p>\n

Distance\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Jeff D.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 75.9\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Miles
\nMountain Goat\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 David A.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 2,359 Feet
\nSpeed Demon\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Jeff D.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 18.2 Mph over 76 Total Miles<\/p>\n

NEXT WEEKENDS RIDES<\/p>\n

AVERY RANCH ROUTE \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Saturday November 30th at 8:30am at Cups & Cones<\/p>\n

On Saturday the Steiner Ranch Cycling Group will be heading out for an approximately 55+ mile bike ride that will roll out from Cups & Cones at 8:30 am morning and we will head out to AVERY RANCH and head back via Crystal Falls.<\/p>\n

The ride is going to be fairly flat and fast.\u00c2\u00a0 But we deserve flat after…<\/p>\n

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STCC Cranksgiving Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nShawnee Trail Cycling Club
\nYes, Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and we know you’re trying calculate some excuse for downing the turkey, ham, dressing – wait, don’t forget the PIES!\u00c2\u00a0 So many calories and absolutely no excuse for you to eat…eat…eat…<\/p>\n

Unless…\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 You join us Thanksgiving for our annual morning outing, the Cranksgiving.\u00c2\u00a0 We’re planning three pace groups, all doing from 35-40 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 We’ll have you back in time to…<\/p>\n

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New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Event: December Bicycle Ride – San Antonio, TX: When: Sat Dec 14, 2013 9am to 12pm\u00c2\u00a0
CSTWhere: 818 S. Flor… http:\/\/t.co\/UAdHrgaXQD<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 26, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n