{"id":25674,"date":"2014-09-10T22:35:16","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T03:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=25674"},"modified":"2014-09-10T22:35:16","modified_gmt":"2014-09-11T03:35:16","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-and-blog-digest-september-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/10\/texas-bicycling-news-and-blog-digest-september-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News and Blog Digest September 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dirt Derby<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dirt Derby<\/h3>\n

Dirt Derby 9\/16, ATXMTB Championships 9\/20 and 9\/21, Dirt Derby 9\/23… Can’t start fueling up too early!
\nDirt Remedy Race Series
\nThe 2014 Pure Austin Fitness ATXMTB Championships
\n9.14 This Sunday 10am Pre-ride\/course preview at Emma Long
\n9.18 Thursday 10 pm Gritness Pre-reg closes next (CHEAPEST!)
\n9.19 Friday Austinbikes NEW LOCATION pre race party, late reg and race # pick up 5-7 pm, then skip to Mean Eyed Cat
\n9.20 Saturday Short Track Race
\n9.21 Sunday Cross Country, Boneshaker Project kids race, wheelie contest and a party
\nGo to: www.dirtremedy.com to register<\/p>\n

2nd grader on bike collides with vehicle near elementary school in Cy-Fair<\/a><\/h2>\n

Author: Nakia Cooper, Sr. Web Editor\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.click2houston.com<\/h3>\n

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\nHOUSTON – Harris County Sheriff\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s deputies have confirmed that a second grader riding a bike to school was injured in an accident with a vehicle in northwest Harris County Wednesday morning.
\nDeputies said the bike rider crashed into the vehicle near Lowery Elementary in the 15900 block of Ridge Park.
\nThe child was transported to the hospital for treatment.
\nThe condition of the victim is not known.<\/p>\n

The Wife and the Mountain Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Noob<\/h3>\n

I came home from work today to find my mountain bike standing on the garage floor. This is unusual, because it normally hangs from hooks in the garage ceiling.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Did you go for a mountain bike ride today?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I asked my wife.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I did!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she replied.
\nHer own bike was over at our local bike mechanic, getting an overhaul.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153And did you take it down by yourself?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I asked. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153That isn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t easy.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153No,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153How was your ride?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I asked. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Say, compared to last week, when you took it out.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153You know, it was a lot tougher,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Those gears just didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t want…<\/p>\n

Dallas to boost safety at 70 spots where hike-and-bike trails intersect with streets<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tom Benning\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0cityhallblog.dallasnews.com<\/h3>\n

Safety upgrades are coming to 70 potentially hazardous spots in Dallas where hike-and-bike trails cross streets.
\nThe City Council on Wednesday approved a $664,000 contract to install better signage, directions and other warnings at at-grade trail-road intersections on Katy Trail, Cottonwood Trail, Preston Ridge Trail, Santa Fe Trail and White Rock Lake Loop Trail.
\nThe enhancements \u00e2\u20ac\u201c funded mostly by the Texas Department of Transportation, with some support from the city and Dallas County \u00e2\u20ac\u201c are modeled after upgrades added a few years ago at the busy intersection of Katy Trail and Knox Street.
\nAside from the obvious safety benefits, the broader citywide effort aims to clear up confusion for both trail users and drivers on how to handle the crossings, officials said.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Cyclists and pedestrians have had to come to different intersections and do different things,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Michael Hellmann, an assistant director in the city\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s park and recreation department. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153So there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a real…<\/p>\n

Industry legend, Bill Quinn, dies at age 102<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Marc Sani\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

FORT WORTH, Texas (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Bill Quinn, the longtime publisher of Bicycle Business Journal, has died. He was 102. Quinn’s career spanned more than 80 years of publishing. He was still writing and taped an audio interview of his early years in newspapering just two months ago.
\nSteve Matill, director of bicycle sales at Hans Johnsen and a longtime friend of Quinn’s, said he was a legend in the industry. “I’ve known Bill at least 37 years when I first started. Bill was a great writer and he loved the industry and was passionate about the business,” he said.
\nQuinn was at one time the youngest newspaper publisher in the United States when he took over the Grand Saline Sun in 1935. He was 22 years old. During his years of reporting and editing, he also covered one of the…<\/p>\n

Upcoming Bike Austin Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.austincycling.org<\/h3>\n

Welcome to the Bike Austin rides page.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 IMPORTANT:\u00c2\u00a0 To assist you in finding a ride that matches your preferences and abilities, please click here for a full description of the difference between Self-Paced and Hosted rides and\/or click here for the detailed Hosted Ride categories.
\nBike Austin rides are open to any adult recreational cyclist and riders of all levels are encouraged to participate.\u00c2\u00a0 Rides are on public roads and all riders participate at their own risk; each rider is responsible for his\/her own safety. Properly fitted, approved…
\nSome Great Hills
\n09\/11 (Thu) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0A-4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a025 mi
\nVolente Popsicle
\n09\/11 (Thu) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a041 mi
\nAndice Loop
\n09\/12 (Fri) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0D-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a024 mi
\nTaking Buda To The Mountain
\n09\/13 (Sat) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a047 mi
\nNor’easter—a “b Paced” Version
\n09\/13 (Sat) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a048 mi
\nMozart’s To Creedmoor
\n09\/13 (Sat) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-3 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a040 mi…<\/p>\n

Austin Driveway Series Criterium w\/Commentary \u00e2\u20ac\u201c September 4, 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

Turnin’ Cranks<\/h3>\n

Austin Driveway Series Criterium
\nSeptember 4, 2014
\nMen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Cat 3\/4\/5
\nMy 5th ever crit race.
\nThis one was over before it began. With the shortening days, the 3\/4 and 4\/5 races were combined into a 3\/4\/5 field. That, coupled with a more difficult course meant that I was in for a shelling.
\nI lasted all of about 10 minutes, with…
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