{"id":28427,"date":"2014-12-01T23:41:45","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T05:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28427"},"modified":"2014-12-01T23:41:45","modified_gmt":"2014-12-02T05:41:45","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-1st","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/12\/01\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-1st\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest December 1st"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dangerous debris in bike lanes pushes cyclists onto roadways<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Ashly Custer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.valleycentral.com<\/h3>\n

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\nCyclists in Hidalgo County are speaking out about debris in the bike lanes and they said that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s not only an obstacle for riders, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also a safety concern.
\nLocal cyclists told Action4 News they love the fact that there are bike lanes available, but said they are not properly maintained and as a result, the lanes are not safe to use.
\nNow, cyclists are being forced into the roadway with other motoring traffic.
\nBill Lang is a lifelong cyclist who has organized and led cycling tours for over the last 50 years. He said cycling on public roads in Hidalgo County has its challenges.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153Motorists look at us and ask the question, \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcWhy aren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t they over in the bike lane? We have dedicated bicycle lanes, but bicyclists won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t use it? They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re out on the …<\/p>\n

GO for a Mountain Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Performance Great Ride Series: North Houston<\/h3>\n

Sunday, December 7, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00 AM
\nMeyer Park
\nCypresswood Dr., Spring, TX
\nJoin us every Sunday at Meyer Park for a 1hour and a half (approx) ride for beginners and intermediate riders.
\nRide is 10 miles
\nWe will be on the Cypresswood Trail
\nAny questions please call us at the store:[masked]
\nBring a helmet, water bottle, spare tube and a positive attitude<\/p>\n

Newest BRAIN has coverage from Taiwan to Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

by BRAIN Staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

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\nLAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d From Austin, Texas, to Taichung, Taiwan, the newest issue of Bicycle Retailer takes a look at the cycling industry from several perspectives.
\nIn Austin, BRAIN editors and guests visited shops during a three-day bike-powered Dealer Tour. On the way, the editors saw everything from a service shop that operated out of an RV to elaborate high-end shops, including Lance Armstrong’s Mellow Johnny’s and mainstays like Bicycle Sport Shop.
\nMeanwhile, in Taiwan, BRAIN attended Taichung Bike Week, a fast-growing OEM-focused show, where product managers and builders met to plan bikes for several model years in the future. A key developing …<\/p>\n

Photos from the Sunday Roll on Nov. 30th<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Paul Brown\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com<\/h3>\n

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Spoke&Word #9 is out<\/a><\/h2>\n

BikeHouston.org<\/h3>\n

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Man charged in hit-and-run that broke cyclist’s leg(11\/30\/14 W.Parmer)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bicycle Austin<\/h3>\n

“a police officer found a cyclist with a broken leg laying in the middle of the road in the 11000 block of West Parmer Lane on Sunday evening. The affidavit states that witnesses said they saw a white BMW leave the scene of the crash. The car was later spotted in Round Rock.”
\nPretty popular stretch of road for cyclists.\u00c2\u00a0 Glad witnesses stuck around and the police caught the guy. …
\nLink to KVUE.com news<\/a><\/p>\n

Slow Intermediate Ride @ Walnut Creek 4:00 PM<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Monday, December 15, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a04:00 PM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
\nWe set up under the trees in the parking lot near the swimming pool.
\nGetting dark early…bring your lights…!!!!! If you don’t have a light u are welcome to peel off before we start the last two trails, Windy loop and BMX.
\nI know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at …<\/p>\n

Early bird Saturday ride!! Slow Intermediate Ride @ Walnut Creek 4:00 PM<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Saturday, December 6, 2014\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00 AM
\nWalnut Creek Metropolitan Park
\n12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
\nWe set up under the trees in the parking lot near the swimming pool.
\nThis will be a slow intermediate ride but we can split into more groups, basic or advanced if others are willing to lead also.
\nMeet in the parking lot by the swimming pool. The route will make it easy for anyone to get back to the parking lot.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Helmets are required along with a bike in good working order.
\nThe ride last approximately 1.5 hours. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Just depends on how everyone is feeling on that particular day. The Fast Group usually rides 12-16 miles, the …<\/p>\n

Reveillie Peak Ranch November 29, 2014<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Matthew Welton<\/h3>\n