{"id":31394,"date":"2015-11-05T23:27:15","date_gmt":"2015-11-06T05:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31394"},"modified":"2015-11-05T23:27:15","modified_gmt":"2015-11-06T05:27:15","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-5th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2015\/11\/05\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-november-5th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest November 5th"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Endless Pursuit of CX Points<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Tyler Cloutier\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0texasbikeracing.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWith his sights set on CX Nationals in January, Tyler Cloutier shares what he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s learned at the midpoint of a season spent chasing UCI points
\nTyler, 26, a Cat 1 racer for Richardson Bike Mart\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Matrix Elite team, has set a goal to line up with the Elite Men\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s field at USA Cycling Cyclo-cross Nationals in January 2016. His path to Asheville winds through the Texas CX season, but also includes traveling to and racing in UCI events outside the state. Here, he shares his reason for setting the goal, as well as some of the lessons he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s learning on the road. Keep up with Tyler on his blog (tylerontwowheels.com) and in posts he\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll do for TexasBikeRacing.com in the coming months.
\nMotivation is a curious thing. It is as unique and as varied as the …<\/p>\n

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CANCELLED! Due to rain! Camp & Ride @ Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, TX!<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h3>\n

Event category: Rides
\nFriday, November 6, 2015 – 8:00am
\nNovember 6, 7 & 8th!
\nCANCELLED! Due to rain!
\nCamp & Ride! You asked for it! \ud83d\ude42
\nFriday, Saturday & Sunday
\nNovember 6 – 8 2015 – GHORBA members fun camping \/ fun riding weekend, all skill levels, all ages, not an organized race. Bluff Creek Ranch (Warda), about 110 miles from downtown Houston just north of La Grange.<\/p>\n

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Meet your 2016 Board of Directors!<\/a><\/h2>\n

GHORBA.org<\/h3>\n

Article category: General
\nCongratulations and thanks are due to the members who stepped up this year and volunteered to serve on the board. …<\/p>\n

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Bike Ride Honoring Vets in Kingwood to be held Nov. 14<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Matthew Costa\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.yourhoustonnews.com<\/h3>\n

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\nThough the ride may have been pushed back, the third annual Bike Ride Honoring Vets will still carry on with a new date of Nov. 14.
\nThe ride was pushed back a week due to conflict with the Greater Lake Houston Heart Walk, but those who wished to ride still can, and can put money towards a great cause in recognition of veterans throughout the area.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u0153It benefits the veteran honor garden on Creekwood Middle School\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s campus,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d said Gregg Hensley, president of ToppHevvy Sports and a …<\/p>\n

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Walking vs. Biking Service Areas in Austin<\/a><\/h2>\n

andrew thornton\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0encodingpixels.com<\/h3>\n

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According Bike Austin, most individuals are comfortable riding a bicycle up to three miles to their destination provided they have a safe route. When it comes to walking, most people prefer to keep the distance to a 1\/2 mile.
\nThe following maps take a look at key destinations people would likely walk or bike to and compares a 3 mile and 1\/2 mile service area. Rather than use more traditional “as the crow flies” buffers, I am using network buffers. These buffers take into account the network of roads around a node when …<\/p>\n