{"id":23321,"date":"2014-02-22T22:53:36","date_gmt":"2014-02-23T04:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23321"},"modified":"2014-02-22T22:53:36","modified_gmt":"2014-02-23T04:53:36","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-22nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/02\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-february-22nd\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest February 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

REDLANDS: Cyclist to tackle 485-mile course<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY ERIN WALDNER, STAFF WRITER\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.pe.com<\/h3>\n

\n Roger Coggins isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t one to shy away from a challenge.
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\n He has entered the Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge, an up to 485-mile bicycle ride that starts March 22 in Houston and ends March 29 in Fort Worth.
\n He learned about the ride from participating in the Ride 2 Recovery California Challenge. Other riders \u00e2\u20ac\u0153talked abut how great it is. So I thought, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcI have to check this out,\u00e2\u20ac\u2122\u00e2\u20ac\u009d he said.
\n The first day of the Texas Challenge covers 85 miles, followed by 98 miles the next day, which happens to be Coggins\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 54th birthday. He said cyclists can ride 100 miles each of the first two days. He is thinking of doing it, partly for the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sunday All-Level Ride @ Walnut Creek (Cool Morning Hours)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Austin Ridge Riders<\/h3>\n

\n Sunday, April 13, 2014 – 13:30
\n Daylight Savings Time is gone and it is cooler in the mornings so we are back to our Winter hours effective December 1, 2013 the All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek will start at 1:30 p.m. and will continue to do so until sometime in Spring (usually around Easter).
\n We know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at a different time or on a different day.
\n You do NOT have to be a ARR member to attend most club riders. You will need to…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Upcoming Rides and Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Antonio Wheelmen<\/h3>\n

\n Saturday, 3\/1: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Big Joshua Creek Ride<\/a> Sunday, 3\/2: \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0 Garden Ridge-Latte Ride<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Interview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Pedal Thru The Pines 2014 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Smithville, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.wheelbrothers.com<\/h3>\n

\n Hey WheelBrothers! Are you a fan of quiet forest rides, but still enjoy the company of others? Then this is the perfect ride for you! Gear up for the 2014 Pedel Thru The Pines, taking place on March 8, 2014. Here is our exclusive interview with the host, Charlotte Pietsch.
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\n Why join your ride?
\n 1.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a great way to support the Center and the services we provide and have a fun day.
\n 2.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The event is also a recommended training ride for the BP MS 150 event in April. We have worked with the BP MS 150 Lone Star Chapter for at least 10 years now and are a very…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Grampies Go South<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Steve Miller and Dodie Miller<\/h3>\n

\n Day 49: Richards wild camp to Anderson (8:00 a.m.) to Novasota
\n Saturday February 22, 2014, 53 km (33 miles) – Total so far: 2,853 km (1,773 miles)
\n Getting up at 3:30 a.m. is ok, if you turned in at 7:30, though there is a bit of a jetlag type effect. We turned on all our lights and flashers, including the amusing but not so effective UFO flasher. This lights red LEDs in a circular pattern that is good for hypnotising Steve, behind, but may not repel too many cars! …
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Upcoming Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

Corinth Cycling<\/h3>\n

\n 8:00am – Sunday Group Ride
\n When: Sun Mar 9, 2014 8am to 10:30am\u00c2\u00a0 CDT
\n Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\n 8:00am- Corinth Cycling Group Rides
\n When: Sat Mar 8, 2014 8am to 11am\u00c2\u00a0 CST
\n Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\n Event Description: Corinth Cycling Saturday morning group rides.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6and soon it will render\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/a><\/h2>\n

An Old Guy On Two Wheels<\/h3>\n

\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6that frozen concoction that helps me hang on\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n Happy National Margarita Day!\u00c2\u00a0 I knew there was a reason I rode 35 miles with a loaded\u00c2\u00a0 cargo bike.\u00c2\u00a0 Burning calories to make room for frozen blender goodness.
\n Rode down to Rosewood Recreation Center for a City of Austin open house.\u00c2\u00a0 In conjunction the Ghisallo Foundation sponsored a bike rodeo.\u00c2\u00a0 I showed up with bike stand and tools to provide mechanic support. …
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Big Bend Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n

West Texas Cycling Association<\/h3>\n

\n Date: February 27, 2014 – March 2, 2014
\n Location: Big Bend, TX
\n Contact: Details: Ken and Carol will be hosting the Big Bend Tour this year which will be the first weekend in March. We will travel down on Thursday February 27, ride Friday and Saturday, and return on Sunday, March 2nd. Cost is $40.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Fossil 50 preliminary results are here: https:\/\/t.co\/qciivntnz5<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/ECgi5FYqd7<\/a><\/p>\n

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 23, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n