{"id":28515,"date":"2014-12-10T23:08:01","date_gmt":"2014-12-11T05:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=28515"},"modified":"2014-12-10T23:08:01","modified_gmt":"2014-12-11T05:08:01","slug":"texas-cycling-news-december-10th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2014\/12\/10\/texas-cycling-news-december-10th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Cycling News December 10th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Soon USGS Topo maps will have mountain bike trails<\/a><\/h2>\n

dirtragmag.com<\/h3>\n

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\nAs part of the continued US Topo maps revision and improvement cycle, the USGS will be including mountain bike trails to upcoming quadrangles on a state-aligned basis. The 2014 edition of US Topo maps covering Arizona will be the first maps to feature the trail data, followed by Nebraska, Missouri, Nevada, California, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Mississippi, Vermont, Wyoming, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Florida, Alaska (partial), and the Pacific Territories in 2015.
\nThe mountain bike trail data is provided through a partnership with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) and the MTB Project. During the past two years, the IMBA has been building a detailed national database of mountain bike trails with the aid and support of the MTB Project participants. This activity allows local IMBA chapters, IMBA members, and the public to …<\/p>\n

Trial in bicyclist’s hit-and-run death resumes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Dug Begley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.chron.com<\/h3>\n

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\nTestimony resumed Wednesday in the trial of a Houston woman accused in the hit-and-run death of a young bicyclist a year ago.
\nMargaret Mayer, 35, is accused of failing to stop after her car struck Chelsea Norman, 24, as she cycled along Waugh Drive en route home from her job around 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2013. Authorities contend Mayer was likely intoxicated after a social gathering. They believe she became disoriented on her …<\/p>\n

Austin Bike Thefts<\/a><\/h2>\n

encodingpixels.com<\/h3>\n

This visualization takes a look at bike theft data for Austin in 2014. KXAN News recently did a story on how the Austin Police Department is using a bait bike to help reduce the number of bike thefts this year.
\nI wanted to see when and where that bait bike might do the most good, so I put together this interactive visualization. I was looking for a good way to show clusters of thefts, so I decided to try hexbins. I think they do a good job of showing the concentration of thefts around the city. You can use the slider below to adjust the bin size to …<\/p>\n

Come Ride With Us Meetup Group – 12-14-14 – Houston<\/a><\/h2>\n

by 68venable\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net<\/h3>\n

Hey everyone! We are riding with a different group this week. It’s a really inviting and helpful bunch. It starts over by the heights and is only about 29 miles long. More details if you follow the link.
\n“Welcome to one of our monthly favorites – The Urban Bridges Ride! We love it and know you will too! This is a short and sweet route but don’t underestimate it – you’ll get your heart pumping with 11 bridges\/underpasses (we counted ’em). The roads and scenery are good and the company is too. Afterwards, we’ll do brunch at Dry Creek Cafe, not far away. Join us!” …<\/p>\n

Hangover Hundred K New Years Day 2015<\/a><\/h2>\n

Hangover Hundred K<\/h3>\n

Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 9:30am in CST
\n7-Eleven (1010 Ross Ave, Dallas)
\nThis year we are going to team up with our besties Transit Bikes and Spinistry for a great New Years Day ride with a shorter gravel option and a road option as well. Ride that champagne off and start your year off on a good note with some good folks! This is also the day for all the R.A.T. participants looking to see who wins the Salsa Fargo we are giving away so come on out Ratters!
\nWe will meet at the 7-Eleven gas station on …<\/p>\n

Don’t forget the bicycle helmet this Christmas<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.yourglenrosetx.com<\/h3>\n

Bicycles are always a popular gift at Christmas time, and many parents are shopping now for that perfect new bicycle for their child \u00e2\u20ac\u201c maybe even their first bicycle. This is an excellent opportunity to teach children about the importance of wearing a helmet to protect their head.
\nAccording to National Safe Kids, helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injury by up to 88 percent, but only 45 percent of children wear bike helmets. Safe Kids also reports that bicycles are associated with more injuries in children than any other product except automobiles. Other studies from the organization found that nearly half of the hospitalizations related to bicycles are from traumatic injury to the brain. Helmets should be …<\/p>\n

Terra-X Pro Men Race Video<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Alan Charley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0woodlandscycling.org<\/h3>\n

More fun at last month\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Terra-X Cyclocross Race promoted by The Woodlands Cycling Club.
\nClick the link below and see some of the Professional Men struggling up a wet and steep incline \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Check it out!!!<\/p>\n

Saturday 12\/13 [Modified Dam Loop] & Sunday 12\/14 [Coffee Shop] Rides!<\/a><\/h2>\n

steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

SATURDAY: Meet at C&C at 8:30am for the Modified Damn Loop (57 miles) Please see route at \u00e2\u20ac\u201c http:\/\/connect.garmin.com\/course\/embed\/8487971
\nSUNDAY: Meet at C&C at 8:30am for the best Coffee Shop Ride in the United States. Lead by everyone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s favorite cyclist Thomas Lea.<\/p>\n

Auditorium Shores Trailhead reopens to the public<\/a><\/h2>\n

fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

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\nFrom the City of Austin:
\nThe Austin Parks and Recreation Department would like to announce that as of Wednesday, December 10, 2014, the Auditorium Shores Trailhead is open to the public. This includes an expansion of the parking lot, new restroom facility and associated utility upgrades, trail realignment and widening, shoreline restoration, improved bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, exercise and stretching area enhancements, landscaping, lighting, site furnishings and signage.
\nFunds for the project were made …<\/p>\n

How bike friendly Abilene becomes depends on money<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Scott Kirk\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.reporternews.com<\/h3>\n

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\nABILENE, Texas – If it was up to the 20 people who showed up at the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s meeting on bicycling Wednesday at the T&P Depot, Abilene would probably be well on the way to becoming one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country.
\nHowever, all it takes is money, as Jon James, city director of planning and development services, pointed out.
\n“We’re wanting to find out what the city wants,” said James, who made two presentations during the two-hour come-and-go meeting.
\nOr, perhaps more accurately, what people are willing to …<\/p>\n

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Bike Event: All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Fall\/Winter hours – Austin, TX: When: Sun Jan 4, 2015 11am to 2… http:\/\/t.co\/8XPSCtwfYL<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 10, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n