{"id":22940,"date":"2014-01-17T00:03:52","date_gmt":"2014-01-17T06:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=22940"},"modified":"2014-01-17T07:39:38","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T13:39:38","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-january-16th-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/01\/17\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-january-16th-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup January 16th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mitchell heads to Texas ahead of most hectic season of career<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Colin Thompson\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.royalgazette.com
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\nTop female cyclist Nicole Mitchell departed for Texas yesterday to step up preparations for arguably the busiest season of her career.
\nThe 30-year old will launch her campaign at next month\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Tour of New Braunfels in the Lone Star state before jetting off to Arizona for the Valley of the Sun and Tucson Bicycle Classic.
\nAll three events will provide Mitchell with ideal training for May\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Pan American Continental Championships in Guatemala.
\nThe Ariel Re software developer arrived in Texas in…<\/p>\n

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Carthage cyclist hit, killed by pickup<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.news-journal.com
\nA Carthage man died Monday morning after he was run over while riding his bicycle along U.S. 59 in Panola County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
\nTony Weldon Gilliam, 50, was riding his bicycle south on the shoulder, DPS said. Douglas Minton, 82, of Marshall was following Gilliam in a pickup, DPS said.
\nThe wreck happened shortly before 5 a.m. when Minton suffered a stroke and…<\/p>\n

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IRT Wheels – Inertia Racing Technology<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPower shot! Lauren Stephens of FCS Cycling Team powering through the sand of the Texas Resolution ‘Cross Cup. Photo courtesy of John Watson.
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Pedernales Falls State Park Trail Building Day<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nThe Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
\nSunday, January 26, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
\nPedernales Falls State Park
\n2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX (map)
\nIt’s a big park please see map link below…then click it.
\nPedernales Falls State Park TRAIL BUILDING Day
\nAustin Ridge Riders trail building project to bring new trail at the park.
\nNO TRAIL BUILDING EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Austin Ridge Riders will provide tools & guidance for volunteers, as well as a prize raffle after the work. Volunteers get into the park for free on trail building days.
\nIf it’s been a long time since you have built trail, or if you have never built trail, please give it a try. It’s very rewarding to see a new trail take shape that many riders will enjoy for…<\/p>\n

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From Maypearl a Grand View – Lone Star Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nPace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\nDate: Saturday, February 1, 2014 – 8:30am
\nLocation: Maypearl High School, 600 Phillips St, 76064
\nGPS 32.316025,-97.01756
\nDistances: 41 and 60 Miles
\nMark O’Maypearl (Mark Robinson) has worked out a couple of real nice routes for us down south.
\nHis 41 miler (From Maypearl a Grand View of Something Auburn) takes us from Maypearl over to Itasca, Grandview, Auburn and back to the high school.
\nHis 60 mile route (From Maypearl Turn Corner Midway to Pluto) leaves Maypearl, heads to Itasca, Carl’s Corner, Midway, Milford, Dale’s Acre, and Pluto before returning to Maypearl.
\nIt’s a pretty good bet both of these routes will have cows lining the roads to see their favorite Lone Star Cyclists ride by. The rolling country roads will also have dips and climbs granting us intimate closeness with…<\/p>\n

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Northwest Cycling Club Newsletter January – February<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nhttp:\/\/tyber.net\/~northwes\/images\/news\/2014\/CurrentPP.pdf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Austin PD Leads With Safe Passing PSA<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nurbanvelo.org
\nhttp:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=aUtFluEODC0
\nShortly after the passage of Austin\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Vulnerable Road User Ordinance, the Austin Police Department released this video to demonstrate how to pass safely. In addition to the agency\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Safe Biking sting, the PSA is a complimentary way in which the Austin PD has taken steps to apply its local safe passing law and acknowledge that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s effectiveness lies in its enforcement.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Vulnerable Road User Ordinance violations are very hard to observe and enforce,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Austin Police Commander Fred Fletcher. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153It is our hypothesis that most VRUO violations occur because motor vehicle operators are simply unaware of how dangerous it is \u00e2\u20ac\u201c and how it feels \u00e2\u20ac\u201c for a…<\/p>\n

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DORBA Frozen Endurance Series at Northshore<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>
\nTexas Mountain Bike Trails
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\nThis Saturday, Jan 18th, kicks off the DORBA Frozen Endurance Series with DFW\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s favorite trail, NORTHSHORE!
\nI don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t know about you, but I am super pumped about this race.
\nFor those that have never done a DORBA Frozen Endurance race, here is what you need to know.
\nWhat Is It?
\nIt is a 4 or 6 hour endurance race that you can do solo or as a 2 person team.
\nThis ain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t cross country, so don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t go out and blow your legs on lap 1. You will want to cruise at a sustainable pace during your laps (unless you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re on a team) so that you…<\/p>\n

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2014 Saris National 5th Grade Poster Contest<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBikeTexas.org
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\nSaris Cycling Group has announced the 2014 5th Grade National Poster Contest. This year’s theme is President John F. Kennedy’s quote, “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.”
\n5th grade posterWe invite your school to participate in this year’s contest. Encourage all your fifth graders to get their creative juices flowing to design an award-winning poster. Each school should select the top poster to submit to BikeTexas, the Texas contest coordinator, for the statewide contest.
\nThe winning Texas artist will receive a bicycle, a helmet, and a light, and goes on to the national contest for a chance at a trip to…<\/p>\n

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Three ways to influence how east side of Butler Trail looks<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nBy Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.austin360.com
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\nWhen the new boardwalk opens this summer, traffic will spike on the eastern portion of the Butler Hike and Bike Trail.
\nWant a say in how the part of the trail between Interstate 35 and Longhorn Dam looks in the future?
\nThe Trail Foundation and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department need help developing their Southeast Shore Master Plan. Here are three ways for you to pitch in: …<\/p>\n

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

New Event: Possum Pedal Bike Ride – Graham, TX: When: Sun Jun 29, 2014 7:30am to 1:30pm CDTWhere: Oak & Third… http:\/\/t.co\/cR8lhBpFrB<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u201d Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 16, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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New Event: Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race – Spicewood, TX: When: Sat Mar 15, 2014 9am to Sat Mar 15, 2014 … http:\/\/t.co\/iUU69En2DN<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) January 17, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n