{"id":25734,"date":"2014-09-19T23:04:22","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T04:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=25734"},"modified":"2014-09-19T23:04:22","modified_gmt":"2014-09-20T04:04:22","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/09\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-september-19th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking Time, Not Miles<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Noob<\/h3>\n

It occurred to me the other day that once again, my riding has settled comfortably in the 25-mile range. Oh sure, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got some longer rides under my belt \u00e2\u20ac\u201d but nowhere near the metric centuries I did semi-frequently a couple of years ago. It seems that lately, my rides have been stuck in a range of between 23-27 miles.
\nA few years ago, I bemoaned the fact that I rode so many 25-milers. I felt that I was shortchanging myself \u00e2\u20ac\u201d not putting in enough effort to improve as a cyclist. And I did work to get those long rides to longer distances. But now, I hardly ever think about distance.
\nIn fact, if I pay attention at all, I pay attention to the number of minutes I spend on my bike. A long ride is anything over two hours. At my 14…<\/p>\n

North Texas Bike Polo<\/a><\/h2>\n

localwiki.org<\/h3>\n

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\nMeetings: Sunday 3pm-9pm(ish) Mack Park
\nNorth Texas Bike Polo is a North Texas sports group. Bringing friends and family together for the wonderful sport of hardcourt bike polo. Loaner bikes and equipment are available, anyone and everyone is encouraged to come play!<\/p>\n

Tour de Cypresswood Bike Path<\/a><\/h2>\n

Houston Cycling Club<\/h3>\n

Thursday, September 25, 2014
\n6:00 PM
\nCypresswood Bike Path
\n1\/2 Block East of Cypress Wood Crossing Blvd.
\nCypress, TX<\/p>\n

ARR September Club Ride @ Pace Bend Park<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group<\/h3>\n

Saturday, September 27, 2014
\n8:00 AM
\nPace Bend Park
\n2011 Pace Bend Rd N
\nSpicewood, TX 78669<\/p>\n

Results – Chappell Hill Bank Classic \u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Sep 7 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.road-results.com<\/h3>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Cat 3 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Cat 4
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Cat 5 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Junior -10
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Junior -10 Open \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Junior 15-18 Cat 4\/5
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Master 40+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Master 50+ Cat 1\/2\/3\/4
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Master 60+ Open \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Masters 35+ Cat 4\/5
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Men Pro\/Cat 1\/2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Women Cat 1\/2\/3
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Women Cat 4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Women Junior -10 Open
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Women Masters 40+ Cat 3\/4<\/p>\n

Loop Group Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Angelo Bicycle Association<\/h3>\n

09\/30\/2014
\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
\nLocation: TX Dept of Transportation
\nCategories: Road Ride
\nRiders meet up at the Texas Department of Transportation on the corner of Knickerbocker and Loop 306 at 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Click the map to see the 20-mile loop option. If you are new to the group, let somebody know and I am sure someone will help guide you and make sure you are not left alone. However, these rides are self-paced so you may get dropped.<\/p>\n

Tweets<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/MoveItFulshear\/status\/513068334821437440<\/p>\n

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After hours middle school Savage Garden listening party. #kewlkari<\/a> @ Windmill Bicycles http:\/\/t.co\/8XZwp9FPoK<\/a><\/p>\n

— Windmill Bicycles (@windmillbicycle) September 20, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n