{"id":29202,"date":"2015-03-20T00:23:44","date_gmt":"2015-03-20T05:23:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=29202"},"modified":"2015-03-20T00:23:44","modified_gmt":"2015-03-20T05:23:44","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-19th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/03\/20\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-march-19th\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest March 19th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The teeth chattering, hand cramping, back bruising, tire flatting\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6lung searing, leg cramping, blurry visioned, splendor of Louisian\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s most iconic race, Rouge Roubaix.
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\nMichael Pincus, 21, is a junior at the University of Houston, studying electrical engineering. He is a former professional cyclist, and the captain of Super Squadra\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s under-23 and junior development team, the Super JETS. He lives in Pearland, Texas.
\nRoubaix. The mention alone conjures images of heroic battles between the best cyclists in the world and the oldest and most historic roads in Europe.
\nRouge Roubaix, however, is not Europe. It is not northern France, or Flanders.
\nIt is Francisville, Louisiana, a small town north of Baton Rouge, set amidst eerie swamps and …<\/p>\n

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SXSW Meetup and Biking – Part 2<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Claudio Cossio\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0blog.mapillary.com<\/h3>\n

We had quite a weekend in Austin with lots of events going on and the chance to meet some great people.
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\nOur panel at SXSW which you can find out at #QuantWorld in Twitter, went really well and the people woke up early (9:30am) to see the discussion around Quantifying Our World Through Open Platforms. There was a sold out crowd, so happy to make the trip to Austin and be part of a …<\/p>\n

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Midwestern State University Cycling Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nRan into some cold<\/em> rain in the mountains, but we are not a team to get deterred! Here’s Nicole eyeing the storm and Bill heading down a 10 mile descent in the rain @ 70kph<\/p>\n

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Relapse!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Bike Noob<\/h3>\n

Apparently, I pushed it real good. Too much, too soon. I rode four days in a row, which was great, but after a hilly 26-miler Monday, I returned home with that same hacking cough I complained about in an earlier post.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153I thought the exercise would drive it out of me,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d I said to my wife.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153No. That just made it worse,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d she said. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re staying off the bike until you get rid of this.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nI obeyed.
\nWhich killed me, because although some rain was in the forecast this week, it never really materialized. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve had three …<\/p>\n

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Saturday 3\/21 and Sunday 3\/22 Rides: Inside and BEEF Team Training Ride!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Thomas\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Well there is currently a 100% chance of rain on Saturday so the club ride looks busted. If by some miracle we have a good weather window, just show up at Cups & Cones at the usual 8:30am and we will figure something out.
\nSunday is looking pretty good still! Hopefully everyone in SRC is registered for the Tour de Cure in September on the BEEF Team. This is a favorite SRC charity ride and is for a great cause. Ride distances include 10, 20, 35, 50, or 2 day options up to 200 miles. Something for everyone! Sunday is the first of a monthly series of training rides and will offer ride …<\/p>\n

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This Saturday: Fatbike Sandy Race in Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

mbaction.com<\/h3>\n

https:\/\/vimeo.com\/117957626
\nexas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s First Fatbike Race Sponsored by: CHUMBA USA, RaceFace, Fat-Bike.com, Wanderlust Gear, & Orange Seal.
\nBenefiting: Sam Houston Trails Coalition and Erik\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ride: Racing the Tour Divide for the Gift of Hearing
\nEvent details can be found on the …<\/p>\n

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Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nThis group really makes you realize that teammates are more than just people who wear the same jersey. They are like family, and it makes all …<\/p>\n

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New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h2>\n
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New Event The Pineywoods Purgatory – Lufkin, TX http:\/\/t.co\/44oBCXeJ95<\/a><\/p>\n

Imagine miles of rolling hills and thic\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 http:\/\/t.co\/11Rj5qsfDV<\/a><\/p>\n

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 19, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n