{"id":23726,"date":"2014-04-08T23:57:51","date_gmt":"2014-04-09T04:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23726"},"modified":"2014-04-08T23:57:51","modified_gmt":"2014-04-09T04:57:51","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-april-8th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/08\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-digest-april-8th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest April 8th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Results: Charter Reserve Stage Race 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

by John Powell\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.voodooracing.net<\/h4>\n

\n Voodoo Racing had seven riders in the top 10 of various categories following the time trial, putting us in a great position for the crit races on the 2nd day. We woke up to find a strong storm cell parked over Tyler hitting the city with strong winds, cold temperatures and hard rain. The race promoters decided to keep everyone safe and cancel the crits.
\n This left Voodoo with the following top 10 GC results: …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sprawling Houston sees increase in commuter cyclists<\/a><\/h2>\n

Madison Henry, Research director- Houston Business Journal<\/h4>\n

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\n Last week,\u00c2\u00a0 Houston ranked among the country’s most sprawling cities\u00e2\u20ac\u201d out-sprawling San Antonio, Austin and even Dallas and Fort Worth \u00e2\u20ac\u201d in a recent report released by Smart Growth America. As vast as Houston is, it only barely made it into the top 10.
\n It will come to no surprise to regular commuters that Houston also ranks among the nations worst metro areas for commuters. Inrix, a data firm based in Kirkland, Wash., keeps a scorecard for the worst metro traffic areas\u00c2\u00a0 in the U.S., and Houston ranked…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Strava Revisited<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Noob<\/h4>\n

\n Okay, I have no integrity whatsoever. After bashing Strava several times on this blog, I am now immersed in the ride tracking program \u00e2\u20ac\u201d big time.
\n Why the sudden change in feeling? Well, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s all because of a new phone. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve never had a smartphone before. All my mobile phones were very basic. So when my wife and I sprang for new phones over the weekend, I knew I would want to try out some apps. And for a cyclist, what better app to try out than Strava?
\n Honestly, I thought I would use it to take the place of my Bike Journal entries, where I keep tabs online of my rides. Strava catalogs much the…
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Mountain Bike Time Trials<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

\n The mountain bike time trials are held at the San Angelo State Park. The park entrance fee is $3\/person unless you have a State Park Pass. All MTB time trials start at what\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s commonly known as the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153playground.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Enter the south entrance off 2288 (about a mile from Arden Road) and continue straight until you see the playground on your left.
\n As we are holding 6 TT\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s each, we are re-instating the rule of attending three events to qualify for end of the season recognition. We will also be able to establish most improved using three qualifying times and we will recognize perfect attendance. …
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April Newsletter Published<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/h4>\n

\n The April edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
\n Blind Stoker Seeks Captain
\n Round and Round the Lake Ride
\n Impromptu Tandem Ride
\n Pete’s Impromptu Redneck Ride …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Interview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ride for Heroes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Aledo, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.Wheelbrothers.com<\/h4>\n

\n Hey Wheel Brothers! Has spring been treating everyone well? We hope everyone has had a chance to get out there and get started on their spring rides. If you are looking for another awesome ride, benefiting an awesome cause, you have got to check out our interview with the board members of the Ride for Heroes.
\n Why join your ride?
\n The Ride for Heroes is a well-organized ride that offers the right combination of scenery and challenge.\u00c2\u00a0 Our routes are well-marked and our law enforcement control of traffic is top notch.\u00c2\u00a0 We consider our rest stops to be the best in Texas.\u00c2\u00a0 You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll find friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging people. Plus, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s even homemade cookies and more.\u00c2\u00a0 Lunch is included in the entry fee and you get your choice of a hamburger, veggie burger, or hot dog with chips and…
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First BikeValet at Sunday Streets a Success<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bikehouston.org<\/h4>\n

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\n The premiere of BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s BikeValet service at the Sunday Streets event in The Heights was successful. Despite the rain, people turned up with their bikes at the bike coral on White Oak Drive. They left their bikes and went to enjoy all the entertainment the neighborhood provides.
\n The BikeHouston\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s volunteers also were enthusiastic about the arrangement. Of course they had to move their table with goodies around to keep everything dry, and next time they will ask…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How to make a trail map, creating a mountain bike trail map with free online tools<\/a><\/h2>\n

Shawn McAfee\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.texasmountainbiketrails.com<\/h4>\n

\n Today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bearded Bike Tip is answering a viewer question about how to create a trail map for the local MTB trail.
\n Luckily with today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s online tools and a cell phone it is easier than ever to create a great looking and functional trail map. …
\n http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xcAVfxEGFs4&feature=player_embedded\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

More Progress On Central Trail South<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Friendly Richardson<\/h4>\n

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\n We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve been following the progress on the Central Trail South (what we are calling the DART Trail section between Arapaho Road and 635 LBJ) and we are seeing some great progress. The last time we checked, the biggest barrier \u00e2\u20ac\u201c which was building the trail over some creeks and drainage systems (between Belt Line Road and Spring Valley Road) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c was requiring some major, time consuming construction.
\n From our latest inspection over the past weekend, we discovered that most of that construction is…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Spring Races<\/a><\/h2>\n

by League Director in News\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.texashighschoolcycling.org<\/h4>\n

\n Wow, we really thought the main page had been updated long ago with the spring road schedule but guess not.\u00c2\u00a0 Sorry about that!
\n Check the race series tab to see the full schedule complete with results from the events that have already happened.
\n Remaining race weekends at this point are: …\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Great pic of my @elbowzracing<\/a> S-Works race machine for 2014 by photographer Jim Wolf #iamspecialized<\/a> #rideshimano<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/EH8yxptbqw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) April 9, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n