{"id":22936,"date":"2014-01-15T23:54:13","date_gmt":"2014-01-16T05:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22936"},"modified":"2014-01-17T12:11:27","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T18:11:27","slug":"january-15th-texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/01\/15\/january-15th-texas-bicycling-daily-news-roundup-4\/","title":{"rendered":"January 15th Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who’s Legal In Austin Bike Lanes?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.keyetv.com
\nSome Austin bike lanes are becoming a battleground between cyclists and pedestrians.
\nStreets, like Shoal Creek, can have joggers and walkers invading the space stripped for bikers.
\nWhether it’s on tennis shoes or tires, where the rubber meets the road matters in Austin.
\n“About 30 miles a day, on average,” said Gary Obernolte spends a big chunk of his day on two wheels. He says Austin’s bike lanes make the city safer, except when pedestrians invade this space.
\n“Shoal Creek you see it more often, mainly the runners are in the bike path,” said Obernolte.
\nAnd cyclists say injuries are inevitable.
\n“Cyclists are traveling close to 20 miles per hour in a bike lane. You could nick them or hit them if they’re…<\/p>\n

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Good vibrations for Craddock at Giant-Shimano<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy: Jos\u00c3\u00a9 Been\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.cyclingnews.com
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\nAmerican neo-professional looks ahead to 2014<\/p>\n

Lawson Craddock is one of five new riders at Team Giant-Shimano for 2014. The American signed a contract after top ten finishes at the Tour of California and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, although the then-Argos-Shimano team management had already scouted him before those results came about.<\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I talked to [general manager] Iwan [Spekenbrink] as early as March 2013. I felt really good vibrations from the team. It was the right fit. This really was a no-brainer to me. This team can help me become the best cyclist I can possibly be,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Craddock told Cyclingnews at the Giant-Shimano team launch in Lelystad, the Netherlands.<\/p>\n

The 21-year old Craddock comes from Texas and is proud to be born and…<\/p>\n

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Bike & Build<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nOverview:
\nFollowing hurricane Katrina\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s devastating impact on the Gulf Coast in 2005, Bike & Build re-routed Southern U.S. in 2006 to join the ongoing rebuilding effort in the Gulf Coast. The second week of the trip will be spent building in areas that are still in need of hurricane reconstruction. From there the group continues their trek West onto the ranges of Northern Texas, the deserts of the South West and, eventually, the coast of Northern California. While the name \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Southern\u00e2\u20ac\u009d is often noted by many potential applicants as red flag for extreme heat and a summer spent in the desert, the route\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s alumni look back…<\/p>\n

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Race Results for S&S Trails’ Excruciation Exam – Warda, TX<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.usacycling.org
\nMen – Cat 1\/2\/3
\nPlace \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Points \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Name\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0City, State\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Time \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0USAC #\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bib\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Team
\n[1st Place] \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a01\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0533.50\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Nathan Winkelmann\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Huntsville, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:02:48 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0188575 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a084 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0WTF\/BikeLane
\n[2nd Place] \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a02\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0538.64\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Mason Shea\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin Tx\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:09:14 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0286395 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a097 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Coach Ahmadi
\n[3rd Place] \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a03\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0543.78\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Elliot McKinney\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Amarillo, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:09:42 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0169299 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a099
\n4\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0548.92\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Wallace Groda\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Santa Fe, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:22:41 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a014246 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a089 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tile roofs of tx \/ bike barn
\n5\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0554.06\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Zach Ross\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Houston , TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:22:43 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0310652 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a096 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Tile Roofs of Texas\/ Bike Barn
\n6\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0559.20\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Robert Biard\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:23:41 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0260814 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a086 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0787 Racing
\n7\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0564.34\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Joshua de Boisblanc\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:25:11 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0316522 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a087 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Team Cycle Progression
\n8\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0569.48\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brady Stewart\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Spring Branch, TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:30:50 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0345142 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a098 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Chain Link Racing
\n9\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0574.62\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Rocky Gingg\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Austin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a005:32:23 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0375122 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a088 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Team Cycle Progression …<\/p>\n

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Interview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Megan Baab Memorial Road Race 2014 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Coryell, Tx<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.wheelbrothers.com
\nHere is another great upcoming race to check out. Megan Baab Memorial Road Race takes place on January 18th, 2014. Megan Baab was an incredibly talented young woman and avid cyclist who was tragically killed in a head-on collision while on a training ride. She was a life-long riding enthusiast and was attending college on a cycling scholarship. Her spirit lives on in so many ways \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and because she was so devoted to cycling, this ride is one of them. Read more to learn about this great event, and about the great things they have been able to do with the race funds. Get ready for a challenging ride for a good cause.<\/p>\n

Why join Megan Baab Memorial Road Race?
\nThe Megan Baab Memorial Road Race is a perfect first race of the year.\u00c2\u00a0 It has kicked off the USAC road season no for about 10 years.\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a tough race, but one where you can judge your winter training. …
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Lone Star XC Series<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.texasmountainbiketrails.com
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\nThere\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a new XC race series in town!
\nIntroducing The Lone Star XC Series
\nA seven race cross country series across Dallas Fort Worth.
\nthe Lone Star XC Series currently has 4 races on the calendar that are ready to go and another 3 races in the pipeline. Here are the dates and locations for the first 4 races.
\nMarch 1st: Northshore
\nApril 6th: Sansom Park
\nMay 24th: Erwin Park
\nJune 14th: Big Cedar Wilderness Trail…<\/p>\n

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January 18th (new route) and 19th Rides!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nSteiner Ranch Cycling Club
\nSaturday we had 12 riders for the Avery Ranch ride and it was perfect weather with the exception of the pollen clouds it was a perfect day.\u00c2\u00a0 We even had a tail wind on the way back to Steiner Ranch going down the 620.
\nSunday we had 8 riders and we went out to Ski Shores and again we had perfect weather but when we descended down Glenn Lake Blvd you could see these huge clouds of pollen blow across the road.\u00c2\u00a0 I have never seen anything like it.
\nNew Kits? We are starting to talk about getting new kits made in 2014.\u00c2\u00a0 We will probably do a smaller run so that means only our active riders will get a free kit.\u00c2\u00a0 That being said, we will give anyone an option to buy a kit or jersey as part of the order.\u00c2\u00a0 The cost to purchase a jersey or kit will still be less expensive than what you could buy in a bike store.
\nSo the big question is should we go with a new design or should…<\/p>\n

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Transit Priority Lanes for Cyclists, 101.<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby djcurtin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com
\nWe received an email from the City of Austin Bicycle Program regarding Transit Priority Lanes that are coming to Guadalupe and Lavaca streets and we want to share the explanation of this new mobility feature with you. Happy reading and riding!
\nTransit Priority Lanes 101
\nGreetings! There are some changes coming to Guadalupe and Lavaca streets and we want you to be in the know. The Austin Transportation Department\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Transit Priority Lane project has created new bicycle facilities along both roads. Guadalupe and Lavaca now feature bicycle lanes on the right side of the road, outside of the new Transit Priority Lane, from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the north, to Cesar Chavez Street to the south.
\nThe new bicycle lane is similar to any other dedicated bicycle lane. Right-turning cars must yield to the cyclists in the lane. The northbound dedicated bicycle lane continues from the South 1st Street Bridge onto Lavaca. On Lavaca, between 4th and 5th Streets and between…<\/p>\n

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Photographing a Nightmare<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nA Houston photographer discovers cycling and uses his talent to help spread a message about awareness
\nBy Chris Lockwood, BikeHouston Board Member
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\nLook closely at the image above. It represents a fear shared by everyone who rides.
\nThis haunting image recently made the rounds on Facebook and was shared across Houston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s cycling community. It was created by Houston photographer, Bryan Anderson.
\nAnderson became interested in photography in college. While traveling in Los Angeles he noticed lot more people there using bicycles to run errands and for basic transportation. Living in the East End of Houston with so many stores, restaurants and businesses close by, he thought he should do the same. So he bought a Townie, a basic city cruiser which he uses to get around the neighborhood.
\nRecently while sitting in Starbucks, he heard about a local woman, Chelsea Norman, who was…<\/p>\n

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Bike Lanes \/ Facilities \u00c2\u00bb Transit Priority Lanes on Guadalupe and Lavaca Streets<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby AusTexMurf\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicycleaustin.info
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\nHappening Now: City crews are completing Transit Priority Lanes on Guadalupe and Lavaca Streets from Cesar Chavez Street to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in preparation for Capital Metro’s new MetroRapid bus service that launches January 26, 2014!
\nIn partnership with Capital Metro’s MetroRapid premium bus service, Transit Priority Lanes will help move people through downtown safer and faster! The specially striped BUS ONLY lanes are designated lanes for transit vehicles and cars making right turns. To the right of the Transit Priority Lane is…<\/p>\n

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ARR Trail Stewardship Meeting<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nWednesday, February 5, 2014 – 18:00 – 21:00
\nARR Trail Stewardship Meeting
\nWhen: Wed, Feb 5 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.\u00c2\u00a0 Pizza, drinks, beer, wine are all available for purchase.\u00c2\u00a0 Come early to eat and drink, formal meeting begins at 7:00PM.
\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0 Pizza Bistro , 12001 Burnet Road @ Mopac, 512-832-5550, www.pizzabistro.com<\/a>
\nWho should attend:\u00c2\u00a0 All current ARR Trail Stewards and Assistant Trail Stewards, any ARR member interested in learning more about trail stewardship activities and\/or becoming a Trail Steward, anyone currently working on off-road cycling activities (dirt jump, pump track, bike park, etc.) in Central Texas, and anyone interested in…<\/p>\n

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Whole Paycheck<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAn Old Guy On Two Wheels
\nThe newest Whole Foods store just opened.\u00c2\u00a0 It is a mere 4 miles as the Old Guy pedals.\u00c2\u00a0 Although it is inconveniently located in The Domain shopping center, a haven for suburban car domination.\u00c2\u00a0 The owners might like to pay lip service to transit, walking and biking, but that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all it is.\u00c2\u00a0 Pure, simple green-washing lip service.<\/p>\n

While some people might think it is not a cycling destination, I don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t find it that terribly difficult.\u00c2\u00a0 There are some risks and you have to be attentive, as your fellow road users frequently aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t.
\nI rode over there to see the madness of the grand opening.\u00c2\u00a0 And that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what I found.\u00c2\u00a0 Cars everywhere, many circling to…
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HONK!<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nAn Old Guy On Two Wheels
\nNo, not the annoying get-out-of-my-way noise from a car or truck.\u00c2\u00a0 In this case the honk comes from Honk!TX, an annual festival of street bands.\u00c2\u00a0 The local crazies, Minor Mishap Marching Band and bands from all over the U.S. fill the streets and parks of Austin with musical goodness and just plain fun.
\nSince its inception, the festival has been supported by Austin Yellow Bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Each year we fix up a small fleet of loaner bikes for visiting musicians to use during the event.\u00c2\u00a0 The bikes then return to the shop.\u00c2\u00a0 They get refurbished either as…
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Event: The Castell Grind – Castell, TX: When: Sat Apr 5, 2014 9am to 4pm\u00c2\u00a0
CDTWhere: Castell General Store,… http:\/\/t.co\/0zklqKpiM2<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 15, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n