{"id":23237,"date":"2014-02-18T00:29:13","date_gmt":"2014-02-18T06:29:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23237"},"modified":"2014-02-18T00:29:13","modified_gmt":"2014-02-18T06:29:13","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-17th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/18\/texas-bicycling-news-february-17th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News February 17th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Lady Bird Lake<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Kristi Benedict<\/h3>\n

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\n Photo submitted by Tom Hudson, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Lady Bird Lake, east side of downtown Austin, TX.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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2014 Mineral Wells Cat 3\/4 Circuit Race (Saturday)<\/a><\/h2>\n

by kraxmel<\/h3>\n

\n http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=EM9ZZR5-acY\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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BikeTexas – Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Bike activities for all ages … on the MHH Bridge
\n On Saturday, March 1, 2014, join us for kid- and adult-friendly bicycling activities in the middle of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge. All Out Trinity’s bike programs will be presented by BikeTexas, Texas’ premier advocacy group for bicycling safety and transportation.
\n FOR YOUNGER CYCLISTS
\n 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
\n BikeTexas KidsKup
\n Enjoy a free, safe and fun event designed to produce smiles on the faces of all young participants as they finish the race course. Every child receives a medal. The age range is 10 all the way down to tykes on trikes and training wheels. Children must be accompanied by a parent (who can run behind and “help” the youngest folks). Bike helmets are required. Any standard kids bike in…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Webrooming, a trend that may help brick-and-mortar stores<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Fred Clements\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

\n Editor’s note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on bikedealerblog.wordpress.com.
\n When a person walks into a local bike shop and uses his or her smartphone to compare prices with on-line retailers (AKA showrooming), some store owners take offense.
\n After all, the owners have made a sizeable investment in the store, people and inventory. When consumers use that investment against them to compare and buy elsewhere, it doesn’t seem to be within the limits of fair play.
\n But showrooming may not be the biggest driver of Internet shopping trends versus brick-and-mortar. A new study from RR Donnelly suggests that the most significant trend may be its opposite: …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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WEEKEND RECAP<\/a><\/h2>\n

Steiner Ranch Cycling<\/h3>\n

\n Saturday we had 17 riders show up for downtown scenic ride and it was a great morning for riding.\u00c2\u00a0 There were a couple of mechanicals and a communications breakdown that resulted in the group getting busted up several times.\u00c2\u00a0 Next Saturday morning we can talk about a group protocol.
\n Sunday we had 12 riders and we had a really nice cruise around Steiner Ranch.
\n NEW KIT FITTING PARTY
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\n Here is yet another opportunity to mark your calendar for February 26th at The University of Texas Golf Club in Steiner Ranch in the Santa Rita room.\u00c2\u00a0 We will be doing fittings from…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Two Leading Austin Bicycling Groups to Combine Forces<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.austincycling.org<\/h3>\n

\n Austin Cycling Association and Bike Austin leadership forming unified organization, propelling the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s ambitious bicycling vision forward
\n AUSTIN \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Two of the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s non-profit bicycling organizations, Austin Cycling Association (ACA) and Bike Austin, are combining leadership to form a unified organization dedicated to promoting cycling for transportation and recreation in Austin. The groups have decided that a focused, effective cycling advocacy organization is key to helping Austin achieve its ambitions to become one of the country\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s top bike cities and improve quality of life for people living in Central Texas.
\n The newly combined organization will be known as Bike Austin, a 501(c)(4), and will have an affiliated 501(c)(3) organization.
\n A task force of members from each organization\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s board of directors and staff met for several months to work out the details of creating a new organization and to develop a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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TEAM MCALLEN CYCLING<\/a><\/h3>\n

\n Who’s in for the 100????
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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event: The Sprint at Alkek Velodrome – Houston, TX: When: Sat Apr 12, 2014 8am to 4pm\u00c2\u00a0
CDTWho: Texas Bicyc… http:\/\/t.co\/Z7TVhux349<\/a><\/p>\n

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