{"id":22734,"date":"2013-12-01T23:35:03","date_gmt":"2013-12-02T05:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22734"},"modified":"2013-12-01T23:35:03","modified_gmt":"2013-12-02T05:35:03","slug":"texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-1st-2-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2013\/12\/01\/texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-december-1st-2-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup December 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Cross State Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nDex Tooke
\n11-13-13.\u00c2\u00a0 The Crossing is completed.\u00c2\u00a0 Unoffcially, 873.5 miles.\u00c2\u00a0 64 hours, 33 mins.\u00c2\u00a0 13.54 avg. mph.
\nI want to thank my crew for their sacrifice, relentless support and hard work.\u00c2\u00a0 I want to thank everyone that supported me and helped push me across this vast state.<\/p>\n

You can read the complete ride report HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u00c2\u00a0owe\u00c2\u00a0this\u00c2\u00a0record\u00c2\u00a0to\u00c2\u00a0Kalleen\u00c2\u00a0Whitford,\u00c2\u00a0Leah\u00c2\u00a0Folsom,\u00c2\u00a0Kevin\u00c2\u00a0Jones,\u00c2\u00a0Daniel\u00c2\u00a0Sanchez,\u00c2\u00a0Douglas\u00c2\u00a0Hoffman\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0Joni Tooke.<\/p>\n

Some\u00c2\u00a0people\u00c2\u00a0may\u00c2\u00a0find\u00c2\u00a0it\u00c2\u00a0hard\u00c2\u00a0to\u00c2\u00a0believe\u00c2\u00a0that\u00c2\u00a0the\u00c2\u00a0Texas\u00c2\u00a0Cross\u00c2\u00a0State\u00c2\u00a0distance\u00c2\u00a0is\u00c2\u00a0longer\u00c2\u00a0than\u00c2\u00a0RAW\u00c2\u00a0(\u00c2\u00a0857\u00c2\u00a0miles). Believe\u00c2\u00a0me.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0I\u00c2\u00a0have\u00c2\u00a0done\u00c2\u00a0both\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0Texas\u00c2\u00a0is\u00c2\u00a0longer.<\/p>\n

At\u00c2\u00a05:00\u00c2\u00a0am\u00c2\u00a0on\u00c2\u00a0a\u00c2\u00a0cold,\u00c2\u00a0misty\u00c2\u00a0morning\u00c2\u00a0which\u00c2\u00a0most\u00c2\u00a0people\u00c2\u00a0consider\u00c2\u00a0a\u00c2\u00a0stay\u00c2\u00a0in\u00c2\u00a0bed\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0snuggle\u00c2\u00a0under\u00c2\u00a0the\u00c2\u00a0covers type\u00c2\u00a0of\u00c2\u00a0day,\u00c2\u00a04\u00c2\u00a0crew\u00c2\u00a0members,\u00c2\u00a02\u00c2\u00a0UMCA\u00c2\u00a0officials\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0myself\u00c2\u00a0departed\u00c2\u00a0the\u00c2\u00a0Oklahoma\/Texas\u00c2\u00a0state\u00c2\u00a0line\u00c2\u00a07\u00c2\u00a0miles north\u00c2\u00a0of\u00c2\u00a0Perryton,\u00c2\u00a0Texas.\u00c2\u00a0Our\u00c2\u00a0destination\u00c2\u00a0was Mexico,\u00c2\u00a0873\u00c2\u00a0miles\u00c2\u00a0away.
\nMy\u00c2\u00a0ride\u00c2\u00a0is\u00c2\u00a0a\u00c2\u00a0November\u00c2\u00a0Wheelhouse\u00c2\u00a0carbon\u00c2\u00a0fiber frame,\u00c2\u00a0Di2\u00c2\u00a0Ultegra\u00c2\u00a010\u00c2\u00a0speed,\u00c2\u00a0clip\u00c2\u00a0on\u00c2\u00a0aero\u00c2\u00a0bars\u00c2\u00a0with bar\u00c2\u00a0end\u00c2\u00a0electronic\u00c2\u00a0shifting\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a038\u00c2\u00a0mm\u00c2\u00a0carbon clincher\u00c2\u00a0wheels\u00c2\u00a0with\u00c2\u00a0Chris\u00c2\u00a0King\u00c2\u00a0hubs. Months\u00c2\u00a0of\u00c2\u00a0preparatory\u00c2\u00a0labor\u00c2\u00a0was\u00c2\u00a0now\u00c2\u00a0going\u00c2\u00a0to\u00c2\u00a0be put\u00c2\u00a0to\u00c2\u00a0the\u00c2\u00a0test.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0The\u00c2\u00a0gathering\u00c2\u00a0of\u00c2\u00a0crew,\u00c2\u00a0coordination of\u00c2\u00a0crew\u00c2\u00a0travel\u00c2\u00a0arrangements,\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0UMCA\u00c2\u00a0record\u00c2\u00a0attempt application\u00c2\u00a0fees\u00c2\u00a0(2),\u00c2\u00a0record\u00c2\u00a0attempt\u00c2\u00a0application checklist,\u00c2\u00a0rider\u00c2\u00a0waiver,\u00c2\u00a0crew\u00c2\u00a0waivers,\u00c2\u00a0certification\u00c2\u00a0of
\nofficials,\u00c2\u00a0clothing\u00c2\u00a0checklists,\u00c2\u00a0cold\u00c2\u00a0weather\u00c2\u00a0clothing checklist,\u00c2\u00a0bicycle\u00c2\u00a0accessory\u00c2\u00a0checklists,\u00c2\u00a0first\u00c2\u00a0aide checklist,\u00c2\u00a0officials\u00c2\u00a0road\u00c2\u00a0log\u00c2\u00a0sheets,\u00c2\u00a0nutrition\/hydration\u00c2\u00a0checklists,\u00c2\u00a0electrical\u00c2\u00a0checklists,\u00c2\u00a0follow\u00c2\u00a0vehicle\u00c2\u00a0set\u00c2\u00a0up, chargers,\u00c2\u00a0inverters,\u00c2\u00a0auxiliary\u00c2\u00a0vehicle\u00c2\u00a0set\u00c2\u00a0up,\u00c2\u00a0roof\u00c2\u00a0racks,\u00c2\u00a0nutrition\u00c2\u00a0data\u00c2\u00a0sheets,\u00c2\u00a0spare\u00c2\u00a0bike,\u00c2\u00a0crew\u00c2\u00a0supply\u00c2\u00a0checklist, north\u00c2\u00adsouth\u00c2\u00a0route\u00c2\u00a0book,\u00c2\u00a0south\u00c2\u00adnorth\u00c2\u00a0route\u00c2\u00a0book,\u00c2\u00a0hour\u00c2\u00a0chart,\u00c2\u00a0rider\u00c2\u00a0menu,\u00c2\u00a0website\u00c2\u00a0updates,\u00c2\u00a0budget….
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Winter Cycling in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Noob
\n\"\"
\nMy friend Rick had a great idea for a Sunday club ride.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153After two challenging days in the saddle, my aging legs are looking for a recovery spin at a long slow distance pace,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he posted. As a bonus, he suggested a starting time of 9 a.m. \u00e2\u20ac\u201d much more civilized than the 8:15 a.m. start we traditionally have.
\nI and one other person posted that we would be there. When I got to our Starbucks starting place, however, a total of 10 riders had showed up. Two other club rides were going south at a fast pace, and to a very hilly route west of the city.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I think posting that this would be at a conversational pace is what…<\/p>\n

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San Antonio Wheelmen<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Upcoming Rides and Events<\/caption>\n
Saturday, 12\/7: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Freiheite Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, 12\/7: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Annual Holiday Party<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sunday, 12\/8: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Rebecca’s Mirror Ride<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Dallas Tweed ride Sunday Dec 8th<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.bikingindallas.com
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\nThe Dallas Tweed ride is happening Sunday, December 8th.\u00c2\u00a0 We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re meeting, once again, at the Grassy Knoll at 3.30.\u00c2\u00a0 From the Facebook event page:<\/p>\n

Pip pip, jolly good show, and a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcello guvnor to you all! It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time to break out the monocles and knickers and prepare for the 2013 Dallas Tweed Ride! There will be classic riveting action like cucumber sandwich tosses, Mary Poppins kissing booths, umbrellas jousting, and a…<\/p>\n

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Black Friday Ride #5 Recap and Pics<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBike Friendly Richardson
\nLast Friday, Bike Friendly Richardson, hosted our 5th annual Black Friday Bike Ride. The event isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t a race, a charity ride or even an advocacy statement. The Black Friday Ride is just a nice, alternative way to spend the country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s busiest shopping day by riding a bike, instead of dealing with mad rush of crowds fighting over flat screen TVs. Unlike shopping, the ride is a relaxed, low paced, no-drop cruise around town.<\/p>\n

This year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s group was amazing as always. On bikes ranging from mountain to road, a little over a dozen riders gathered at the new Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson. As a group ride leader, this is a good amount. Fewer is…
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Tweets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Cycling backwoods roads today. Truck honked, I "saluted", truck locked up brakes, skidded, then recovered and drove on. I should've waved.<\/p>\n

— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 2, 2013<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n