{"id":28390,"date":"2014-11-28T23:33:50","date_gmt":"2014-11-29T05:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28390"},"modified":"2014-11-28T23:33:50","modified_gmt":"2014-11-29T05:33:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-28th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/11\/28\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-28th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 28th"},"content":{"rendered":"

72-Year-Old Bicyclist Survives Hit and Run; Family Searches for Driver<\/a><\/h2>\n

by DeAnn Lopez\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0cbs7.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThe bicycle enthusiast was involved in a hit and run off Kermit Highway (302) Tuesday morning.
\nCarl Murdock was riding his velomobile, which is basically an enclosed tricycle, before he was struck by the pickup truck.
\nMurdock was on his way to meet a group of other cyclists at their regular coffee shop in Goldsmith when…
\n“Wham! He was hit, and he looks up, and sees a white …<\/p>\n

Join us for Cranksgiving on Nov 29th!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by June Bug\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0forums.mtbr.com<\/h3>\n

Thought I’d post this here to help get the word out to anyone who might want to participate.
\nEach year Austin Ridge Riders holds the Cranksgiving Event on the Saturday after Thanksgiving; this year’s fund raising recipient is Boneshakers, a group that works to develop a healthy and active lifestyle for kids….on bikes: www.boneshakers.org
\nWe are at a new venue this year (Flat Creek Ranch and adjacent Pedernales Falls State Park), but the format is the same: the event lasts 6 hours and a rider gets a raffle ticket for each 7-mile lap completed. A total loop on both properties would be ~16 miles, and yes, the trails on each property connect. The closest towns to the …<\/p>\n

ARR Free Beginners Skills Clinic<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Sunday, December 7, 2014
\n10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
\nOn the island in the Pool Parking Lot – Look for the ARR Banner and ask for Paulette
\nJoin ARR this Sunday morning (December 7) at Walnut Creek Park for a free beginner skills clinic before the regularly scheduled Sunday morning ride. Arrive early enough to prepare yourself and your bike, the clinic starts promptly at 10:30 and runs until the 11:00 start of the ARR ride.
\nThis months clinic will be conducted by Claire Melton who is …<\/p>\n

Single Speed Mountain Biking: My New Favorite Thing<\/a><\/h2>\n

A Bicycle’s Point of View<\/h3>\n

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\nNo shocks, no gears, no clipless pedals, no carbon. “What are you thinking…” some might say, bewildered that I would find such enjoyment out of this bike setup. As backwards and pain inflicting as it seems to want to ride a single speed mountain bike, it really isn’t, my single speed has actually become one of my favorite bikes. Despite not having the benefit of granny gears and suspension, after a month of riding this way I honestly do not miss those perceived advantages. Today I did an 18 mile mountain bike ride and experienced no pain whatsoever afterwards. I chose Northshore Trail, located in Grapevine, Texas which is the hardest trail in my surrounding area. I wanted to see if a single speed bicycle could stack up to the most monstrous climbs and rock gardens that I could throw at it. Surprisingly, I did a lot less …<\/p>\n

Pics And Recap Of The 6th Annual Black Friday Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Friendly Richardson<\/h3>\n

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\nFor the 6th year, bike riders from all over the north Dallas area gathered for Bike Friendly Richardson\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcs annual Black Friday Ride. Each year, to celebrate the anniversary of our bike group, we launch the holiday season with what matters the most: having a nice, casual ride around town. No pressure. No shopping malls. No discount stores. No long lines. No angry people. Just a bunch of folks, enjoying the fresh air and a beautiful day.
\nToday, over 20 people gathered in front of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Richardson. We took a slow, mostly flat, ride around some of the …<\/p>\n

Thursday Nights Under the Lights with TCW<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Thursday, December 4, 2014
\n6:00 PM
\nTexas Cycle Werks
\n5300 South Mopac Expressway #501, Austin, TX
\nTexas Cycle Werks, proud sponsors of the ATX100K endurance race series, hosts weekly shop rides each Thursday leaving from the shop in south Austin and heading out to the Barton Creek Greenbelt.\u00c2\u00a0 Rides vary in length and difficulty based on who all shows up and wants to do what.
\nThese rides happen every Thursday with wheels-down at 6pm, weather permitting.\u00c2\u00a0 Of course in the Winter months, you will …<\/p>\n

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: Volunteer Appreciation Ride Reimer's Ranch – Dripping Springs, TX: When: Sat Dec 6, 2014 11am … http:\/\/t.co\/pPIl2kjagL<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) November 28, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n