{"id":31880,"date":"2016-01-04T23:55:20","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T05:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=31880"},"modified":"2016-01-04T23:55:20","modified_gmt":"2016-01-05T05:55:20","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-january-4th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/04\/texas-bicycling-news-january-4th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News January 4th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Zwift \/ Wahoo Kickr Basement Trainer Setup<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Scott Jangro\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0bikenoob.com<\/h3>\n

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\nIt appears that 2016 is the year of the smart trainer. Last year, smart trainers like the Wahoo Kickr have appeared on the market. These trainers connect to your computer or phone via ANT+ or Bluetooth, and allow you to control the resistance either manually, or with a software program.
\nConversely, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153dumb\u00e2\u20ac\u009d trainers have no resistance or require that you set it manually. Having any resistance at all makes for a tough ride. Like riding uphill. Forever. Cycling is much more dynamic than that \u00e2\u20ac\u201d killer hills always have the downhill on the other side to look forward to. Smart trainers bring that indoors.
\nThe perfect combination is that there are now software apps like Zwift and …<\/p>\n

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Expand Existing Hike & Bike Trial<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Bid Date & Time: 02\/10\/16 1:00 PM
\nOwner Solic Number: 0921-06-270, STP 2014(101)TE\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Status: bidding\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Report: 6766133
\nCountry : United States\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 County: Lavaca\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Location: Austin
\nEst. Low Value: $746,403\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Est. High Value: $746,403
\nScope: Expand existing hike & bike trial.
\nNotes: This solicitation has some or all federal funding, additional requirements may apply.
\nPlans: From Owner, see outside link.
\nOutside Link: http:\/\/www.dot.state.tx.us\/insdtdot\/orgchart\/cmd\/cserve\/notice\/ntcslc2.htm
\nOwner Type: Public
\nBuyer: Texas Dept. of Transportation, Austin HQ (TXDOT)
\nAddress: 200 East Riverside Room 1B.1
\nCity: Austin\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0State: TX\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Zip\/Postal Code: 78704-1204 …<\/p>\n

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