{"id":28467,"date":"2014-12-05T22:38:17","date_gmt":"2014-12-06T04:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28467"},"modified":"2014-12-05T22:38:17","modified_gmt":"2014-12-06T04:38:17","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-december-5th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/12\/05\/texas-bicycling-news-december-5th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News December 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Times Have Changed in the Rio Grande Valley<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Ray Garza\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0RGV Cycling<\/h3>\n

When I lived in the Dallas during the late 80\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s and all the 90\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s, I would often take part in the charity cycling rides that seem to be in great abundance. Just about every suburb had their own sportive event that were fun and challenging. As my circumstances changed, I moved back to the Valley and found little to none in the way of those same events. Maybe I wasn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t aware of them or the word didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t spread as they do now with high-speed Internet. Never-the-less, I didn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t participate in any nor was I aware of any. That was then, this is now. Now days, there is an over abundance sportive events to choose from. Not just cycling, but …<\/p>\n

Bayou City Outdoors Holiday Farmers Market Tour by Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

Vanderbuilt Court Apartments<\/h3>\n

We have several Farmer Markets right here in the middle of the city, which bring in local organic produce every Saturday. Bring your backpack to carry what you purchase, and let’s shop the markets on our bikes! Now we’re riding it Holiday Style! Wear Christmas colors, put your jingle bells on, or even decorate your helmet! Santa hats are great as long as they fit over your helmet.
\nCome out and stretch your legs biking to the Farmer’s Markets of Houston to shop for local organic produce! Hop on your bike and let’s take a ride through the side streets, trails, and residential areas in the heart of Houston. This is a very social ride and all levels of riders are welcome. We will start the morning off with coffee at Onion Creek and then cruise through the market to shop for …<\/p>\n

PeopleForBikes has hit its million-person milestone<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michael Andersen, Green Lane Project staff writer\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.peopleforbikes.org<\/h3>\n

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\nThe Green Lane Project focuses on a simple but unusually narrow task: we find U.S. cities that want to build protected bike lanes, and we help them do so.
\nBut (as you may have noticed) this work is part of a larger movement: the movement of Americans to embrace bicycles.
\nIt’s a statistical fact that people in the United States \u00e2\u20ac\u201d led, contrary to some stereotypes, by the eldest among us \u00e2\u20ac\u201d are biking more. They’re doing it for transportation, recreation and sometimes even travel.
\nSome of that trend is being driven by the country’s little ecosystem of bicycle advocacy organizations. Our parent organization, PeopleForBikes, has a unique role in this environment: More than any other group, our job is to speak not for the bike users who already exist but for the …<\/p>\n

Hamby MTB Trail Work and Ride Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

Longview Bicycle Club<\/h3>\n

12\/07\/2014 at 1:00PM
\nSunday afternoon will be an official Work and Ride Day at Hamby Trail, specifically for clearing leaves and trimming, come when you can and stay as long as you like<\/p>\n

Windy riding conditions a part of life in West Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bill Cullins\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.gosanangelo.com<\/h3>\n

Over the past several weeks, I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve listened to cycling friends curse the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcjoy\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 of battling 30 mile per hour or higher winds during their bike workouts.
\nI\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve also been doing my share of whining about the wind.
\nLike it or not, the wind does blow a lot here in West Texas so if you enjoy cycling (especially on the road) you have to deal with the wind, use it to your advantage where possible and look forward to those great days when the wind is light.
\nAccording to weatherspark.com, our highest average …<\/p>\n

Yule Tide Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

West Texas Cycling Association<\/h3>\n

Date: December 8, 2014
\nLocation: Lubbock, TX
\nContact: 806-535-0451
\nDetails: Marta Rosas has invited the bicycle club to her home on Monday evening to enjoy the lights and decorations in her neighborhood and the
\nsurrounding area. Please feel free to decorate your bicycle as brightly as possible and come out for a brisk evening ride. The pace will be leisurely so everyone can enjoy the view. Where: Marta’s home …<\/p>\n

December Newsletter Published<\/a><\/h2>\n

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts<\/h3>\n

The December- edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
\nUpcoming Rides
\nDATES Annual Christmas Lights Ride
\nDATES 25th Anniversary Ride
\nRide Reports
\nGunter Fall Ramble
\nDATES Annual Meeting
\nTaste of White Rock
\nDATES Rides & Activities<\/p>\n

Holiday Cruise<\/a><\/h2>\n

El Paso Bicycle Club<\/h3>\n

December 20th\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00AM
\nMeet at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club Rd, at 8 a.m. Ride to McNutt, up Airport and down Artcraft, then Alvarez to La Union and on Hwy 28. 22 miles. Beginner\/Intermediate Group pace (14-16 mph) plus faster group (16-18 mph). …<\/p>\n

Read the December edition of The Pedaler<\/a><\/h2>\n

San Antonio wheelmen<\/h3>\n

What cycling goodies are you hoping to receive from Santa later this month? I suspect some of you will be on a new bike for the January 1st ride. Others will be showing off a new cycling computer or even a bike-mounted camera. This year, I have no interest in any cycling gadgets! I need something very basic: a new pair of cycling shoes.
\nI switched to Specialized\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s road shoe about 2 years ago. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve made all kinds of …<\/p>\n

Ride of the Barrio – Fun social bicycle ride (southwest houston) <\/a><\/h2>\n

houston.craigslist.org<\/h3>\n

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\nWe are a ride at your own pace, fun social bicycle ride. We are just of people riding for fun.
\nMeet Times: 2nd Friday, and the 4th Thursday of each month.
\nAt 6607 Braeswood Houston Texas 77096
\nStart time is around 7:30 pm
\nThe ride is 15 to 20 miles with a stop along the way.
\nWe ride Rain or Shine, Hot or Cold.
\nHelmets, Lights, Clothes, Ext. are all up to you! Just ride responsible and have fun.<\/p>\n

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: JALAPENO 100 – Harlingen, TX: When: Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:30am to 4pm\u00c2\u00a0
CSTWhere: Oil Mill Pavilio… http:\/\/t.co\/dXiXy6A56R<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 5, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n