{"id":23472,"date":"2014-03-09T23:34:28","date_gmt":"2014-03-10T04:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23472"},"modified":"2014-03-09T23:34:28","modified_gmt":"2014-03-10T04:34:28","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-march-9th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/03\/09\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-march-9th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest March 9th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driveway Spring Classic | Austin, Texas| March 8, 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\n Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s P\/1\/2
\n 1 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0662 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Wenger \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0David \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Super Squadra Pb Austinbikes
\n 2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0656 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sheehan \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Michael \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Boneshaker D1 Racing
\n 3 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0636 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Henry \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Scott \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Cycle Progression
\n 4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0621 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Aldape \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Alec \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Super Squadra P\/B Austin Bikes
\n 5 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0681 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Smith \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brandon \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0ATC Racing
\n 6 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0629 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Fish \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Kevin \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Super Squadra P\/B Austinbikes
\n 7 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0657 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Speed \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brant \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Trek Driveway Series Racing | K
\n 8 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0624 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Brookshire \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Grayson \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Volharden
\n 9 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0644 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Lutz \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Christopher \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Bicycle Heaven \/ Pva
\n 10 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0641 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Koontz \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Grant \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Super Squadra P\/B Austin Bikes
\n 11 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0678 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Lange \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Carson \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Voodoo U23
\n 12 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0666 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Buntz \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Andy \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Credit? Velo \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Trek
\n 13 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0682 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Seitz \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Andrew \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Kelly Benefit Strategies\/LSV
\n 14 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0670 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Sides \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Mitchell \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Jack & Ad…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Is City Rep. Michiel Noe putting a halt on bike lanes?<\/a><\/h2>\n

Jerry Najera, Multimedia Journalist\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.kvia.com (with video)<\/h3>\n

\n EL PASO, Texas – A city council member is expected to place an item on the agenda that’s already getting some pushback.
\n City Rep District 5 Michiel Noe says city-made bike lanes could be a waste of money because they’re not being used by bike riders on the roads.
\n He also acknowledges that with many El Paso residents wanting the city to be a bicycle-safe community, the request to stop funding for new bike lanes is already getting attention.
\n “Apparently there might be some problems with…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Midwestern State University Cycling Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Jessi Prinner controlling the field in the Women’s A \/ Men’s B combined crit. Up next, and last, Men’s A.
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Ellis, Payne: Roads need room for cyclists and pedestrians<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Rodney Ellis and Michael Payne\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

\n Houston’s future mobility plans should accommodate more than just cars and trucks
\n The Houston Chronicle’s recent articles on cycling fatalities highlight the heartbreaking fact that immediate work is needed to enable safe road access for all users. Houston has the unfortunate distinction of being among the cities with the highest cyclist and pedestrian fatality rates in the country.
\n As avid cyclists, we have certainly had our fair number of close calls, whether from drivers failing to yield to being forced to ride in dangerous streets without sidewalks or bicycle lanes to provide a safe passing distance. We’ve also had friends and colleagues killed and injured. So make no mistake: This is extremely personal to us. As we mourn the loss of these lives, we must work harder on engineering, policy and education at both the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Cyclists are being killed with disturbing regularity<\/a><\/h2>\n

Editorial Houston Chronicle<\/h3>\n

\n Twenty-three bicycle riders struck down on the streets of Houston during the past five years are, of course, more than statistics to friends, family members and loved ones. They ought to be more than that to their fellow Houstonians, as well. The photos below are meant to serve as a reminder to those of us who drive on our city’s streets that a microsecond of inattention behind the wheel or the briefest moment of impatience or thoughtlessness can snuff out a life.
\n Look at the faces – of 17-year-old Miguel Marcial Bautista, an immigrant dishwasher hit from behind on a dark stretch of Richmond Avenue last summer; of Chelsea Norman, 24, struck down on a December night in the…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Raven’s Revenge – Huntsville, TX March 8<\/a><\/h2>\n

by the Sci Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net<\/h3>\n

\n Raven’s Revenge was a great time this morning. Lots of hills, which was tiring and my legs are sore but was a very nice change of pace from just flat riding here in the city. I miss the up and down of hills like when I was in Knoxville!
\n I did the 41 mile route, and despite suicide grey skies, some on and off drizzle, and some chilly wind as the morning went on, it was great. I’m happy to have completed my first ride! …
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Tour de Cure – DFW<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\n Braving the elements today because diabetes doesn’t take a day off DFW Tour De Cure training ride, fast group. \u00e2\u20ac\u201d with Lew Alexander, Dave Hennesey, Jeff Kilarski, Brent Roby, Glenn de Veyra and Don Muchow in Coppell, TX.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Results: Driveway Spring Classic<\/a><\/h2>\n

Voodoo Racing<\/h3>\n

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\n The weather here in Texas was unpredictable as usual for this year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Driveway Spring Classic. Despite the cold and rain, Voodoo Racing showed up in force to…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Waco Bicycle Club Events<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Monday, March 17
\n 7:00pm\u00c2\u00a0 Monthly Club Meeting
\n Tuesday, March 18
\n 6:00pm\u00c2\u00a0 Hallsburg Bike Safety Fair\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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DATES Ride and Event Schedule<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/h3>\n

\n Date \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Title \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Type
\n Mar 19, 2014
\n 06:00 PM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DATES Round and Round the Lake Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Dallas Bike Works \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DATES ride
\n Mar 30, 2014
\n 09:00 AM \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DATES McKinney and Blue Ridge Ride \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Intersection of Tennessee and Davis Street \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0DATES ride\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scenic\/Eastside Transmountain Climb<\/a><\/h2>\n

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride<\/h3>\n

\n Sunday, March 30\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:30AM
\n Meet at Madeline Park in Kern Place for climbing ride that will go over Scenic then head to Transmountain Road. Climb to top and return via same route. 30-35 miles. Moderate-to-intermediate pace “No-Drop” Group, Larry Reid, …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Spring Trail Work at River Bend<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h3>\n

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\n A GHORBA trail team was out early Saturday morning to begin work in a new section of trail at River Bend. A trail network built on land managed in partnership with the Boy Scouts, GHORBA, and the City of Sugar Land Parks Department.
\n Dead wood was cleared, fallen trees…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Alligator Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Lone Star Cyclists<\/h3>\n

\n Pace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
\n Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 – 9:00am
\n Location: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 4444 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite
\n Please park as close as possible to Barnes Bridge Road.
\n Distances: 36 and 59 Miles
\n Every year the Mesquite Rodeo Ride offers up some great roads to travel, and this weekend we are going to ride on some of them. We have a couple of routes to choose from: 36 and 59 miles. Come enjoy some pretty, rolling countryside in a setting that is a change of pace for us.
\n Why the funny name? Somewhere on the long route a sign once warned of alligators. You will stand a much…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Bicycle Tour – East Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Dane Worthington<\/h3>\n

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