{"id":25255,"date":"2014-08-12T23:35:12","date_gmt":"2014-08-13T04:35:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=25255"},"modified":"2014-08-12T23:35:12","modified_gmt":"2014-08-13T04:35:12","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-12th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/08\/12\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-august-12th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest August 12th"},"content":{"rendered":"

With leased space, proposed Houston Bicycle Museum is on a roll<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Carol Christian\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h4>\n

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\nJoy Boone, owner of Daniel Boone Cycles on Crawford Street in Houston, is the owner of a vintage bike collection and wants to expand to a full-fledged Houston Bicycle Museum. Check out some of the cool rides in her collection.
\nOf all the inventions that have revolutionized modern life, perhaps the most under-rated is the bicycle.
\nThe two-wheeler’s low profile could change, however, if Houston bike shop owner Joy Boone succeeds in her dream to build the Houston Bicycle Museum.
\nSince 1968, Boone has owned Daniel Boone Cycles at 5318 Crawford, which she says makes it the city’s oldest bicycle shop.
\nIn nearly five decades, she has seen various bike trends wax and wane and has long held a…<\/p>\n

Austin Shop Swap Meet and Sale, 8-30-2014, Industry reps, Teams<\/a><\/h2>\n

by teoteoteo\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com<\/h4>\n

Bike Shop Basement Sale and Commercial Rep Swap Meet Austin 8-30
\nHi Kids, from the mind behind Mellow Swap, I am hosting a NEW Swap Meet a my new shop in Austin, Division One Bicycles.
\nAugust 30, 2014, from 9-3, tons of deals on scratch-n-dents, overbuys and then we’re also hosting teams, industry reps, and other businesses like…<\/p>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/a><\/h2>\n

No drop group mountain bike ride leaving from Isabel Hart Parking lot at San Angelo State Park at 6:00 PM Sunday. For more information contact Justin @ 325-340-2153<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/HoustonCyclingClub\/events\/199986632\/?a=ea2_grp&rv=ea2&_af_eid=199986632&_af=event<\/p>\n

Team Faith Spokesman \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Ride Group Interview<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

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\nIf you are like us, you are REALLY excited about the HH100 coming up this month! If you want to support the cause even more, and ride with a great group, check out Team Faith Spokesmen! We had the chance to get a great interview about this awesome group! Check them out!
\nWhy join your team? Join Team Faith Spokesmen to ride for a cause in the HH100 endurance ride to help raise funds to provide meals and shelter for the homeless at Wichita Falls Faith Mission and Faith Refuge.
\nHow long has your team been around? Team Faith Spokesmen formed in 2012. This is the 33rd annual Hotter n Hell (HH100) ride.
\nWhat was the motivation behind starting the team and who benefits from it? Every $ raised by…<\/p>\n

How to Fix a Torn Sidewall on Your Mountain Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2q6zbacRGTQ
\nWelcome back to The Bearded Bike Tip, today\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s tip is a throwback to some video I took up in the Oachita National Forest in early March.
\nWhile out riding the Womble trail I tore the sidewall on my mountain bike tire. I happened to be 14 miles away from camp with little to no cell reception.
\nLuckily I had just eaten a GU packet and I decided to film this video on how to repair a torn sidewall with that Gu packet. This tip can be used with all sorts of stuff. Dollar bills, candy wrappers, obviously the GU packets, and even…<\/p>\n

2014 Fall Mountain Bike Season Schedule<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas A&M Cycling Team<\/h4>\n

Below is the 2014 Fall Mountain Bike Season Schedule. Watch for emails on the Listserv from Michael or Josh about information and sign ups. Questions? Ask either one of us!
\nAugust 30\/31 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Camp Eagle in…<\/p>\n

Notes from a Novice #5: Shift is NOT a 4-Letter Word – Part 2<\/a><\/h2>\n

Shawnee Trail Cycling Club<\/h4>\n

Notes from a Novice #5: Shift is NOT a 4-Letter Word – Part 2
\nSorry it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s been so long. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had some technical difficulties with the site. But I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m back again for some more chat on shifting. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll start with the easy stuff first and then if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re still with me, we will get into some of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153why\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m a curious sort, so it helps me to know a little of the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153why\u00e2\u20ac\u009d. Hopefully it will help you too.
\nIn Part 1 we learned that we want to shift in order to stay at roughly the same cadence. On a ride with a lot of changes in terrain or a lot of stops, that will mean a lot of shifting. Your bike gears are designed to be changed while the…<\/p>\n

Trail Status \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 08-11-2014 Update<\/a><\/h2>\n

Longview Bicycle Club<\/h4>\n

Current Trail Maintenance Needs:
\nHamby
\nTrim A Loop
\nTrim B Loop
\nTrim C Loop
\nReplace rotten boards on A Bridge across big creek
\nCut Down tree on the very back of A on other side of creek
\nGrace Creek
\nTrimming\/raking
\nCut down fallen trees…<\/p>\n

Bicyclist safety highlighted in Tyler billboard campaign<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas News<\/h4>\n

TYLER, TX (KLTV) –
\nAfter another bicyclist was hit by a car over the weekend, some members of Tyler\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s biking community are speaking out about sharing the road.
\nJanice Terry suffered a broken back and lacerations after a car struck her on Sunday night. Less than a month ago, Mark Cathey was filming his ride when he was clipped in Bullard.
\nThe Tyler Bicycle Club wants to raise awareness about the dangers cyclists are facing, so the club has…<\/p>\n

30th Annual Waco Wild West 100 Bike Tour<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

When:\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday, September 27th
\nWhere:\u00c2\u00a0 downtown Waco (near Indian Springs Park)
\nDetails:\u00c2\u00a0 The 30th Annual Waco Wild West 100 Bike Tour — The Sweetest Ride in Texas is Saturday, September 27th in downtown Waco.\u00c2\u00a0 This event is great for the entire family with a tour for everyone, including the 10, 25, 50 and 65 mile tours along with a 100 mile tour.
\nProceeds benefit the Be The Match Foundation, operated by…<\/p>\n

El Paso City Council approves four hike-bike projects for submission to MPO<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pilar Arias\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.kvia.com<\/h4>\n

EL PASO, Texas – Hike and bike paths may soon be coming to your neighborhood. On Tuesday, El Paso City Council gave the green light to secure funding for four projects.
\nThose discussed are:
\nResler Drive between Belvidere Street and Helen of Troy Drive in the west side.
\nIndependence Drive between Yarbrough Drive and Whittier Drive in the Lower Valley.
\nViscount Boulevard between Montwood Drive and Ponder Park in the east side.
\nRiver Bend Drive between Frontera Road and Turnstone Drive in the Upper Valley. …<\/p>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBQ44\/status\/499369464513585152<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/MichaeljWillard\/status\/499373731496882176<\/p>\n

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Getting our fleet ready for the annual NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride. pic.twitter.com\/BfgJUEtdUf<\/a><\/p>\n

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 13, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n