{"id":31228,"date":"2015-10-14T23:38:36","date_gmt":"2015-10-15T04:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31228"},"modified":"2015-10-14T23:38:36","modified_gmt":"2015-10-15T04:38:36","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-14th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/10\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-october-14th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest October 14th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Portions of Southern Walnut Creek Trail closed for maintenance<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Pam LeBlanc\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0fitness.blog.austin360.com<\/h3>\n

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\nHeads up, cyclists.
\nMaintenance work on the Southern Walnut Creek Trail continues, and the portion of the trail between Loyoa Lane and the trail spur at the Austin Tennis Center is now closed.
\nThe trail will remain closed today through Friday and again …<\/p>\n

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Austin BikeFest: A Celebration of the Austin Bike Community<\/a><\/h2>\n

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\nBikeTexas is pleased to announce the second annual Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro at Govalle Park (5200 Bolm) on Saturday, October 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.
\nBikeFest, a celebration of the Austin bike community, will feature bike games, an obstacle course with bike-thru haunted houses, a Halloween costume contest, BikeTexas Fashion Show presented by Ilonka Designs, BikeTexas KidsKup balance bike course, alternative trick or treat, bike polo, Frankenbike (bike swap), unicycle football, Buffalo Soldiers (America\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first mountain bikers), live …<\/p>\n

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Wind In My Wheels- A Journey Across America<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Richard Ostrowski\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Moving Along in the Hill Country: Kerrville to Fredericksburg
\nWednesday October 14, 2015
\nAnother breakfast at McDonalds put us on the road for an early start. Bob and I was pedaling to Fredericksburg by 7:00AM. The trip was 22 miles long and I averaged 9.9 mph. There was one major climb followed by several rollers. Traffic was very light and the shoulders were 10 to 12 feet wide.
\nThe Landscape was farm country. We also passed several wine vineyards. It was a pleasant ride because wind was not a factor and we finished the ride by 10;30 AM before the heat of the afternoon which later climbed to 93 degrees.
\nFredericksburg is one of the most popular getaway vacation spots in the central part of Texas. Its a historic town with plenty of …<\/p>\n

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No Tears on the Southern Tier<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Judy Gamble\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

Day 35: Silsbee, TX to Merryville, LA: Hello Louisiana!
\nWednesday October 14, 2015, 54 miles (87 km) – Total so far: 2,002 miles (3,222 km)
\n54 miles, 334′ climbing
\nOur stay at the Red Cloud RV Resort last night was nice. Rather than go to town and pay a restaurant to cook for us, we went to the large grocery store and picked up a frozen lasagna, caesar salad and garlic bread. Oh, and a bottle of white wine. All for about 30 bucks so we were far ahead dollar wise. The kitchen at the resort is high quality, like what we might have at home with a living room attached, flat panel TV etc. so we set ourselves up for a couple hours of indoor accommodations. It was a nice way to spend the evening and I think we had a better meal than we would have in …<\/p>\n

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Sunset Valley Elementary\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Bike to School Day<\/a><\/h2>\n

by djcurtin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bicyclesportshop.wordpress.com<\/h3>\n

We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re really happy to have helped Sunset Valley Elementary School with their third Bike\/Walk to School Day last week and are inspired by the success they have had. We hope you will be too. Read all about it below!
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\nThe Sunset Valley Elementary (\u00e2\u20ac\u0153SVE\u00e2\u20ac\u009d) School Bike\/Walk to School Day (http:\/\/www.walkbiketoschool.org\/) is a bi-annual event that takes place during the fall and spring semesters and focuses on encouraging students to go to school by bike or foot.
\nThe October 7, 2015, event was a huge success. The event was held by …<\/p>\n

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Week Five 2015 Preview \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Webberville, CX-TOBER and HTXCX No. 3<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

Well well well \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a guy writes about a super straight course (as shown on published maps), and the course designer pulls a literal 180\u00c2\u00ba. Last weekend\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s course at Treaty Oak Ranch in Austin was super fun, twisty, technical and hot.
\nIn fact, one racer got so hot he repeatedly launched his carbon CX racing frame into the air after …<\/p>\n