{"id":31027,"date":"2015-09-22T23:31:44","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T04:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31027"},"modified":"2015-09-22T23:31:44","modified_gmt":"2015-09-23T04:31:44","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-september-22nd-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/09\/22\/texas-bicycling-news-september-22nd-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News September 22nd"},"content":{"rendered":"

FrankenBike Austin # 123: SUNDAY October 25, 2015, 10am-4pm<\/a><\/h2>\n

frankenbike.net<\/h3>\n

Clown Dog Bikes, 2821 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78705
\nLoad-in and Set up no earlier than 9am.\u00c2\u00a0 Load out at 4pm Sharp.<\/p>\n

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FrankenBike Houston #57: October 10, 2015, 10:00 am \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 4:00 pm<\/a><\/h2>\n

frankenbike.net<\/h3>\n

Handlebar Cyclery \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 26440 Fm 1093 Rd Ste A100, Richmond, TX 77406<\/p>\n

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Texas Hill Country Bike Tour – Velo View Tours<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Jarrett2\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikeforums.net<\/h3>\n

Just got back from a 5-day vacation\/3-day bike tour in the Texas Hill Country with the Velo View Bike Tours company. This was simply the best bike trip I’ve ever been on by far.
\nThe routes were 38, 55 and 45 miles over three days with a decent amount of climbing. It was the first time I’ve encountered 17-20% grades before and they were much funner to go down than to go up
\nThe whole trip was fully supported by the Velo View tour van. They picked us up in Austin, then started the ride in Blanco, rode to Luckenbach, were shuttled to a winery for lunch, then on to the ranch cabins that we called home base for the weekend. Dinner was at …
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Chile Pepper Challenge Bike Ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Robert Guaderrama\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.elpasoproud.com<\/h3>\n

Video<\/h3>\n

Come this weekend, El Pasoans will be riding their bikes to raise awareness for a good cause. Henry Brutus with the El Paso Diabetes Association and Bob Clark with the El Paso Bicycle Club joined us this morning to tell us more about the Chile Pepper Challenge.
\nChile Pepper Challenge
\nSunday
\nBegin & End: Grace Gardens
\n6701 Westside Dr.
\nRoute: N.M. Hwy 28
\nRegistration: Friday Night – Academy East
\nSaturday Morning – Academy West<\/p>\n

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New bicycle campaign launches across SA<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Jessica Soto\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.ksat.com<\/h3>\n

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\nSAN ANTONIO – A new initiative was launched Tuesday to raise awareness about a city ordinance that is already on the books.
\nA campaign called \u00e2\u20ac\u0153My 3 Feet\u00e2\u20ac\u009d focuses on sharing the roads with cyclists as the activity grows in popularity across San Antonio,
\nCity officials designed the campaign to remind residents about San Antonio\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s safe passing ordinance, which requires drivers to provide at least 3 foot distance of space when …<\/p>\n

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The 2015\/16 North Texas Cyclocross Race Series<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.ntx.cx<\/h3>\n

The 2015\/16 North Texas Cyclocross Race Series has a few simple rules governing race logistics, racer rankings and schedule.
\nThe purpose of this new series is to continue the growth of the grassroots cyclocross racing in North Texas. The series is aimed at parlaying weeknight racing excitement and transforming it into weekend races too. Each race shall closely follow a similar race schedule, prize purse, racer entry fee and course tape design. These key elements will hopefully provide one cohesive and consistent race experience for the race participant.
\nRACE CATEGORIES
\nThe series will be scored based on the outlined race categories. Racers will be eligible for …<\/p>\n

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Week Two 2015 Preview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Houston GP of Cyclocross No. 1<\/a><\/h2>\n

by joeyTWOwheels\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texascx.com<\/h3>\n

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\nPeople have been saying it. \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Why the heck are we racing cross in September?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d
\nDoesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t make it any less true, comrades. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s on, like that blow dryer wind smacking you in the face from Mexico.
\nWithout adieu\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6
\nWait a second – did you guys hire a designer for this flyer? If so, how can you charge so little?
\nWait a second \u00e2\u20ac\u201c did you guys hire a designer for this flyer? If so, how can you charge just $25 per race?
\nSaturday, Sept. 26th, 2015
\nHouston Grand Prix of Cyclocross presented by Sugar Cycles
\nTXBRA
\nReg at USA Cycling by Thursday at 11pm
\nMap
\nPrevious race reviews only found here
\nHouston GP of CX Web
\nFacebook for the event
\nThis ain\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t the first rodeo for the Sugar Cycles. They held races as far back as …<\/p>\n

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Fort Davis Cyclefest<\/a><\/h2>\n

Pedal Pushers\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

Line up was at the Prude Ranch, or, from your hotel. I chose the hotel start line. Right out of Fort Davis one embarks upon a long relatively straight ride. The road is a false flat. For the first 10 miles, the road is from 1-3%, and of course this particular day the wind was in your face. As a matter of fact, it was in our face most of the day, but I will have more to say about that later. …
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The 33rd Annual Full Moon Cruze bike ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Doug McLaren\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.facebook.com<\/h3>\n

Sunday, September 27\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0at 1:30am – 6:00am in CDT
\nJames D. Pfluger Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge
\nAustin, Texas 78703
\nIt’s that time of year again, and the ride you’ve been waiting for is coming … the 33rd Annual Full Moon Cruze bike ride!
\nThis year, the ride will happen on Saturday night\/Sunday morning, September 27th, 2015. Assemble at about 1:30 am at the James D. Pfluger Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge and we’ll ride out at about 2:15 am to 2:30 am.
\nIf you only make one bicycle ride a year — this is the one to make! I’m …<\/p>\n

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The Secret To Averaging 19mph on a Bike<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Johnny Guzman\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicyclepointofview.blogspot.com<\/h3>\n

Tips and Tricks to Becoming a Faster Recreational Cyclist
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\nWhy 19mph? Why not set a 20+mph average speed as a personal goal? First of all, I can’t speak about what I have never experienced. In all of my 8 or more years of cycling recreationally, I have yet to do a 20mph average speed on a ride, group or solo. I have soloed 18 to 19mph riding alone doing distances of over 20 miles. Second of all, anyone averaging over 20mph on a solo ride or in a group setting has improved to a whole other level. Averaging 20+mph consistently on long rides sets the rider up for racing and holding 24mph averages in criteriums. The difference between an 18-19mph average and a 20mph average is what separates the riders from the racers in the cycling world.\u00c2\u00a0 I have enough experience to offer suggestions to my readers on …<\/p>\n

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Tweets About Texas Bicycling<\/h2>\n
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Leaving WhataBurger Field, crossing over the Harbor Bridge, riding the Ferry across the Intracoastal\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 https:\/\/t.co\/lQMsaU5CCU<\/a><\/p>\n

— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) September 23, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n