{"id":23767,"date":"2014-04-13T23:26:29","date_gmt":"2014-04-14T04:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23767"},"modified":"2014-04-13T23:26:29","modified_gmt":"2014-04-14T04:26:29","slug":"news-and-blog-digest-texas-bicycling-april-13th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/13\/news-and-blog-digest-texas-bicycling-april-13th\/","title":{"rendered":"News and Blog Digest – Texas Bicycling April 13th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Photos from the 2014 Spring Cyclocross Clinic with Tim Johnson and Pete Webber.<\/a><\/h2>\n

cxproject2015.org<\/h4>\n

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Bent Wheel Bash Kicks off For 7th Time<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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\n The 7th annual Bent Wheel Bash kicked off on Saturday at Buck Creek Trails.
\n The event is an off road bicycle race hosted by Biketown and will benefit the Abilene Police Department bike unit.
\n On Saturday, kids took part in a free bike safety seminar and participated in a short race.
\n There was also the Abilene Guns and Hoses which is a challenge between the fire and…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cary’s Gray Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Violet Crown Sports Association<\/h4>\n

\n The headliner for April’s monthly VC meeting was Cary Jung’s Gray bike. Nothing like bike technology and beer to get a good discussion going with this group. Cary’s show n’ tell included a rundown of the bike’s parts and accessories starting with the Hong Fu Bike frameset he ordered direct from the manufacturer. The bike includes an electronic Dura-Ace 9000 groupset, a power meter, and a Fulcrum Racing Zero Ltd set of wheels. Cary provided a…
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8:00am – Harden Dental Team Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Corinth Cycling Club<\/h4>\n

\n When: Sat May 3, 2014 8am to 11am\u00c2\u00a0 CDT
\n Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
\n Event Status: confirmed
\n Event Description: This is the weekly training ride for the Corinth Cycling\/Harden Dental race team. This is a 62 mile loop on an established route. Expect a fast pace and be prepared to fix your own mechanicals. There are no stops on this ride. -7:30am- http:\/\/ridewithgps.com\/routes\/337788<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Quite a pair: Testicular cancer survivors cycling across the country to spread awareness<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Victor R. Martinez \/ El Paso Times<\/h4>\n

\n When it comes to testicular cancer, many men take the “it’ll never happen to me” approach.
\n “A lot of young men have that Superman complex where they feel nothing can hurt them and they don’t need to go see a doctor,” said Chris Olsen, a testicular cancer survivor who is cycling across the country to talk about the importance of monthly self exams.
\n “Testicular cancer is the number one cancer in men 15 to 35 years of age,” Olsen said. “We just want to make sure that these guys know it’s OK to go see a doctor. If you notice anything different, you better go, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It doesn’t make you weak, it just…
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Chilsolm Trail Parkway ride.<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Cycling Trail Riders and Weekend Pub Crawlers<\/h4>\n

\n Saturday, May 10, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:00 AM
\n Needs a location
\n This is a one time only event. All information and signup can be found at http:\/\/ctprunride.org\/races\/
\n According to facebook parking is to be determined later.
\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chisholmtrailevents<\/a>
\n I will update as soon as I know a good place to be reached.
\n Planned for since the 1960’s the long-awaited Chisholm Trail Parkway toll road connecting Tarrant and Johnson Counties, from Fort Worth to Cleburne, is nearing completion. Dedication events celebrating this epic milestone will occur on Saturday, May 10, 2014 which will include runs and bike rides of…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Favorite Rides \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The Zoo Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Noob<\/h4>\n

\n When I consider rides I like, it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s easy to overlook the Zoo Ride. That\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s because it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not as long as most of our other marquee rides. But it does have a lot of features that make it worthy of consideration. In fact, our club has an informal \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Friday Zoo Ride\u00e2\u20ac\u009d that I might be able to join one of these years. In the meantime, I have mostly ridden it by myself.
\n As the name suggests, the Zoo Ride heads to the Austin Zoo. Our zoo is not in the city, but is several miles west. From our neighborhood, we get a quick taste of the hills that highlight the Zoo Ride. We take an easy climb through one…
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\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Biking in Texas? Why?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/a><\/h2>\n

by alexthepuffin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0alexbikes.wordpress.com<\/h4>\n

\n The title of this post is the most common response when I tell people we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re taking a two-week vacation in Texas. Anouk and I struggle to find vacation destinations that feature both good birding and biking. Texas promises to be a new experience. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m going to bike solo from the north west to the south east for ten days, then meet up with Anouk for a few days of birding, then fly back from Houston. …
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EP Cyclists Ride Info<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Weekday Rides (Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday)
\n 04\/15 Tuesday CLINIC Mighty Mujer Route
\n CLINIC – Understanding Sports Stress : Laura Rodriguez
\n Meet: Memorial Park
\n Time: 6:00 Rollout
\n Clinic:After the Ride (Mujeres Only)
\n Cat B – Mighty Mujer Route
\n Everyone climb at their own pace..o7’o
\n ABSOLUTELY no fast riding in Cat B with regrouping stops.
\n This ride is meant for those riders that can do 25 miles or more at at reasonable pace. This ride will teach you to feel comfortable in a group ride, ride safer. Only Road bikes
\n 04\/16 Wednesday
\n Westside Ride lead By Rodolfo Zaragoza
\n Time 8:30am
\n Place: Starbucks I-10 & Redd Rd
\n Distance and Pace will be decided at start
\n 04\/17 Thursday Ride EAST (Cat A+, Cat A , Cat B)
\n Place: Hospital Parking lot…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n
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Weekday Rides (Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday)<\/p>\n

04\/15 Tuesday CLINIC Mighty Mujer Route
CLINIC -… http:\/\/t.co\/9fSmtbyQxP<\/a><\/p>\n

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) April 14, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n