{"id":23774,"date":"2014-04-15T00:26:33","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T05:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=23774"},"modified":"2014-04-15T00:26:33","modified_gmt":"2014-04-15T05:26:33","slug":"texas-cycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-14th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/04\/15\/texas-cycling-news-and-blog-digest-april-14th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Cycling News and Blog Digest April 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ride Report: BP MS150 Houston to Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

by dstrong\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net<\/h4>\n

\n Does anyone even do ride reports anymore??? Well, here’s one.
\n This ride has been on my “cycling bucket list” since I started road biking almost 8 years ago. This year I finally committed to doing it and had a friend of mine hook me up with a solid team out of Houston, Team Fugro (an energy industry company…I still don’t know what they do).
\n What a nice way to spend a weekend! The support staff for the team was fantastic and eliminated all the concerns I had from a logistics standpoint.
\n I began packing Thursday afternoon after working out a packing list over the last month. There were a few last minute changes due to the weather forecast (all \u00e2\u20ac\u0153cold weather gear\u00e2\u20ac\u009d was eliminated, as was the rain jacket) but the list performed well. This is what I ended up with:
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\n The big purple bag was my \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Overnight in La Grange bag\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and went straight on to the team truck when I arrived in Houston. The other two bags went with me to my hotel, about 1\/2 mile from the Omni (main event hotel).
\n My daughter took me to downtown Austin Friday morning around 11:30 to catch an MS150 bus to the Omni. My bike was put on a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

National Bike Month<\/a><\/h2>\n

The League of American Bicyclists<\/h4>\n

\n May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling \u00e2\u20ac\u201d and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
\n Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, National Bike Month is an opportunity to…
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Tuesday: Intermediate\/Advanc\u00c2\u00aded Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills<\/a><\/h2>\n

Houston Cycling Club<\/h4>\n

\n Tuesday, April 22, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 6:15 PM
\n 15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, Te (map)
\n Look for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.
\n This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube\/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Anthills Trail Work Party<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA<\/h4>\n

\n Event category: General
\n Trail: The Anthills (Terry Hershey Park)
\n Saturday, April 19, 2014 – 8:30am
\n It is spring again and everything is growing so it is time for a bit of trail trimming! Items on the agenda for Saturday include trimming the trails, removing a couple of downed trees and putting some more armoring on the trail near the Dairy Ashford bridge. We will meet up at the Dairy Ashford parking lot (SE corner of Dairy Ashford and Buffalo Bayou). The work party will start at 8:30 am. This is a good time to earn some PayDirt hours. Please bring your favorite gloves, water and your loppers. Please…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Redemption, or how Abilene Buck Trails Got Their xxxx Back<\/a><\/h2>\n

Turnin’ Cranks<\/h4>\n

\n After my displeasure with the route decision for the course last year, I had all but written off making the trip up to Abilene this year. After hearing they had added some technical sections back to the route, I decided to make the trip up.
\n Assuming some of the good techy stuff had indeed been added back to the course, making it less of a hammerfest and more of a balanced trail, I figured I would have a decent shot at a strong finish. Abilene is typically a lighter raced venue so with the lower numbers, and a course that favored my style, I knew I could have a good result with a smooth ride. Who knows, maybe a top 5 would be in the cards?
\n I drove up to my Dad\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on Friday which is just an hour or so away. On Saturday I drove over to the venue to check out the course, planning to pay particular attention to the trail on any…
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Carrollton Cycling<\/a><\/h2>\n

\n Downtown Carrollton ride will start Saturday April 18th at 8:00 am\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Registration Available Now: BikeTexas KidsKup at DORBA Prayer Mountain Pedal<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeTexas.org<\/h4>\n

\n Saturday, April 26
\n Big Cedar Wilderness Trails, Dallas, TX (map)
\n Save time on site – pre-register below!
\n Directions & Parking:
\n From I-20:
\n Exit Mountain Creek Pkwy
\n Travel South, then turn left on Wheatland. Turn left on Christie Lane, then right on Isom Lane. Turn left to enter parking area.
\n Registration is at 12 and racing is at 2. …
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See cycling differently on April 25 and 26<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston<\/h4>\n

\n Friday April 25 BikeHouston kicks off its Membership drive with the unique BLINK event in downtown Houston. Gather at OKRA around 6.30 pm to learn all about making music with your bike. For more details, information and tickets go to our Facebookpage or the Event Calendar.
\n Children cycle too
\n Saturday April 26 BikeHouston shows cycling is great fun for the whole family. Come at 9 am to…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Prosecutors: Driver had been drunk, using phone before hitting bicyclist in Lower Valley<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Adriana M. Ch\u00c3\u00a1vez \/ El Paso Times<\/h4>\n

\n Prosecutors allege Araceli Nava was impaired, distracted before 2009 accident
\n State prosecutors allege a 29-year-old woman was drunk, tired, lost and using her cellphone when she fatally struck a bicyclist nearly five years ago in the Lower Valley.
\n Defense attorneys for Araceli Nava, who is charged with intoxicated manslaughter and manslaughter, argued prosecutors can’t prove that intoxication alone caused the death of Gustavo Vega, 47.
\n Nava’s trial began with opening statements Monday morning in the 346th District Court. If convicted of intoxicated manslaughter or manslaughter, Nava faces two to 20 years in prison.
\n During opening statements, Assistant District Attorney Curtis Cox told jurors Vega was an avid…
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Bike ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Katy Bicycle fun riders<\/h4>\n

\n Sunday, April 27, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 9:30 AM
\n George Bush Park
\n 20710 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX (map)
\n Meet at the large parking lot, by the soccer fields.
\n We will ride in the park. 6 or so miles!\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Senor Chachos Lunch Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

\n Saturday, April 19, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 10:00 AM
\n Senor Chachetes (formerly Senor Chachos and Luna De Noche)
\n 7602 N Jupiter Rd, Garland, TX 75044, Garland, TX (map)
\n Ask for CW Karstens
\n I was interested in the Ozona Lunch Ride but, there was more interest than comfort will allow.\u00c2\u00a0 I would like to lead this comparable ride starting and ending at Senor Chachetes on April 19th.\u00c2\u00a0 Meet time is 10:00am and launch time is 10:15am.
\n We will ride from Senor Chachetes to the corner of Coit and Campbell (UTD) and back again, 16 mile ride.\u00c2\u00a0 We will traverse the Sherrill Park Golf Course Public Trail, Lookout Park, Spring Creek Natural Area and the Renner Bike Trail.\u00c2\u00a0 Come back to…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

MIT maps Austin bike wrecks, worst routes<\/a><\/h2>\n

by KATIE FRIEL \/ Culture Map\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0khou.com<\/h4>\n

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\n When many of us think of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, we imagine rooms filled with smart students, brilliant janitors who solve complex math equations in secret, and research done by the world’s leading minds. You Are Here, a project from the Social Computing Group at the MIT Media Lab, is taking those brilliant minds and matching them with artists and designers to turn data into visual illustrations of a city’s culture.
\n Every day for the next year, the folks behind You Are Here will create one interactive map of a city that they’ve either lived in, or simply just love. According to the website, the team is primarily focused on creative and…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Weekend Warriors: Train like Olympians<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

\n More and more Americans are on a quest to get fit\u00e2\u20ac\u201dbiking, running, swimming, and even competing in marathons and triathlons. But more often than not, most weekend warriors don’t know the limits of their abilities.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Now, there is a new program that can get them the same advice and workouts as professional athletes.
\n 25-year-old Julian Kyer is a serious cyclist who wants to constantly test his limits.
\n \u00e2\u20ac\u0153I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m competitive about it,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Kyer told Ivanhoe.
\n Now, with the help of a program at the university of Colorado\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Health and Wellness Center, Kyer undergoes a…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Race timed by john.gonzales’s iPad<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h4>\n

\n Thursday, April 10, 2014 6:39 PM (GMT-5)
\n I don’t think the road TT results from last Thursday ever got posted. Here they are …. little slower than normal but it was an UGLY wind day.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This Weekend Rides:<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Antonio Ccycling Club<\/h4>\n

\n Saturday, April 19th,
\n Bill Miller Ride
\n 9:00 AM
\n Today’s ride will be a 28 mile loop and includes the very hilly and challenging Hwy 211. Note: Hwy 211 is not suitable for beginners.. Maps will be available for those riding on their own. Map W2. Lunch at Bill Miller’s. Ride Leader for the 28 mile loop, Jim 210-845-7660. Guests riders are welcome.
\n Sunday, April 20th,
\n Kirby Ride from Lupitas, 26 or 36 miles.
\n 9:00 AM
\n Meet in parking lot next to Lupitas Mexican Caf\u00c3\u00a9 for an easy 26 or 36 mile moderate paced group ride. Map # E1. This ride has rolling to medium hills, but suitable for intermediate riders. Shorter route available. Ride Leader: Vern, 210-275-5637.
\n Directions: Take IH 10 East to Loop 410. Left (North) on 410 to FM 78 Exit. Right on FM 78 (Old Seguin Rd) for about 1 mile. Lupitas is on right hand side, beyond DQ, and next to the Bank.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tyler Grit and Glide<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tyler Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n

\n The Second Annual Tyler Grit and Glide, a dual cycling event.
\n Benefiting ForTheSilent.org
\n Date & Location: October 26, 2014 at Faulkner Park, Tyler, TX.
\n Registration on BikeReg
\n Race Description: Race 2 stages, mountain and road bikes, All for one combined time. To help victims of human trafficking.
\n Description
\n From the imagination Rico Vazquez, In partnership with the Tyler Bicycle Club, Elite Bicycles and Simpsons Adventure Sports, comes a dual cycling event. Designed to bring the sport of mountain and road biking in one combined and timed event. Faulkner park offers technical hard packed really fast, 6.5mile single track and a great closed loop 2 mile road course with challenging climbs and quick downhillsprints. Beginner friendly yet plenty of challenge for those who can push the pace. This ids the site for the annual 4 hour race also. Dual cycle competitors will have the option of entering either the Expert class( 2 tail laps and 20 mile road course) or Novice class( 1 trail lap and 10 mile road course). There is also 2nd option to compete in the solo class (only one course and style of riding) for those who do not have both…\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Mt. Selman four mile Time Trial Results April 10th<\/a><\/h2>\n

Tyler Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n

\n Results ETT\/TBC 4mi TT, April 10, 2014
\n In order of finish
\n 1. Seth Cooke 6:25.43, 37.42 mph av.
\n 2. Chuck Lafferty 6:40.92, 36.00 mph av.
\n 3. Nathan Lesniewski, 6:49.71, 35.21mph av.
\n 4. Clay Emge, 7:01.44, 34.22mph av.
\n 5. Michael Rodriguez, 7:05.15, 33.89mph av.
\n 6. Will Hughes, 7:13.93, 33.28mph av. ….\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n
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.@TxDOT<\/a> @TxDOTELP<\/a> @ElPasoTXGov<\/a> Largest DOT in the country embraces @NACTO<\/a> bicycle guidelines http:\/\/t.co\/Ae9tYCYoR5<\/a> #bikefriendly<\/a><\/p>\n

— VeloPaso (@velopaso) April 15, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n