{"id":32001,"date":"2016-01-19T00:10:58","date_gmt":"2016-01-19T06:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=32001"},"modified":"2016-01-19T00:10:58","modified_gmt":"2016-01-19T06:10:58","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-january-18th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/01\/19\/texas-bicycling-news-january-18th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News January 18th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cyclists distrubite blankets to those in need in El Paso<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Andrew J. Polk\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.kvia.com<\/h3>\n

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\nEL PASO, Texas – Winter weather can take a greater toll on the less fortunate in the El Paso community. With the wetter and colder than usual winter so far, a group you might not expect is gathering blankets and giving back.
\nIn the early morning temperatures Saturday, a group of cyclists gathered on El Paso’s northeast side to ride for a reason. Organized from cycling groups across El Paso, they dropped off blankets to people in …<\/p>\n

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Dana Peak keeps getting better!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by MadDuc916\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikemojo.com<\/h3>\n

Got a chance to spend some time at Dana Peak riding with some buddies today. The trail at Dana Peak just keeps getting better. The trail today was in pretty good shape, except for a few muddy spots. The trail has now been expanded in multiple areas. The one niner trail runs from Dana Peak to Stillhouse Park is a great trail with something for just about everything, some down hills, some cool climbs, and some really fun sections. Nothing more difficult than Intermediate, but a beginner with decent fitness can still enjoy the …
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Megan Baab Memorial RR results<\/a><\/h2>\n

The Racing Post theracingpost.us<\/h3>\n

P123\u00c2\u00a0Race
\n1 Crosby Warney Chicken\u00c2\u00a0and\u00c2\u00a0Waffles\u00c2\u00a0Racing Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n2 Anderson Kyle Super\u00c2\u00a0Squadra Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n3 Myers Kent Cadence\u00c2\u00a0Cyclery Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n4 Buchel Joshua #N\/A Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n5 Long Joseph Team\u00c2\u00a0LaS’port Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n6 Najar Joaquin Super\u00c2\u00a0Squadra Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n7 Ryan John Matrix\/RBM Pro\/1\/2\/3
\n8 Hayden Danny FRESH\u00c2\u00a0Racing Pro\/1\/2\/3 …<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Bike Austin Rides<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.austincycling.org<\/h3>\n

Some Great Hills
\n01\/21 (Thu) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a07:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0A-4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a023 mi
\n+ Blue Goose
\n01\/21 (Thu) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a047 mi
\n+ Bertram- Burnet Loop
\n01\/22 (Fri) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0D-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a026 mi
\n+ Taking Buda To The Mountain
\n01\/23 (Sat) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a08:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0C-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a047 mi
\n+ Pflat Out—
\n01\/25 (Mon) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a045 mi
\n+ CITY PARK – JOLLYVILLE LOOP
\n01\/26 (Tue) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-4 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a040 mi
\n+ Nor’easter—–(CW)
\n01\/28 (Thu) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a010:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a047 mi
\n+ New Sweden Circuit
\n01\/29 (Fri) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:00am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0D-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a027 mi
\n+ Scurlock’s Scamper—(CW)
\n01\/29 (Fri) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a09:30am \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0B-2 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a050 mi
\n+ Family Fun Ride, Cedar Park
\n01\/31 (Sun) \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a03:00pm \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0E-1 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a05 mi …<\/p>\n

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The SRAM eTap is not Texas bicycling specific but since I first saw it I wanted to get it on my Stradalli.<\/h3>\n

SRAM RED eTap \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Close up look, more rides & actual weights!<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Tyler Benedict\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bikerumor.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWhen we attended the official SRAM Red eTap launch last fall, we provided an in-depth look at the design and development process and first impressions.
\nNow, they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re closer to production, with an initial run of \u00e2\u20ac\u0153P1\u00e2\u20ac\u009d units ready for use in the wild. The \u00e2\u20ac\u0153P1\u00e2\u20ac\u009d designation, as explained by SRAM\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s technical marketing manager Nate Newton, means they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re \u00e2\u20ac\u0153the final preproduction run. The idea with the P1 run is that everything: tooling, production lines, parts, are identical to production, but everything gets checked over and …<\/p>\n

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TBI and Slowtwitch.com name Top 50 US multisport retailers<\/a><\/h2>\n

by BRAIN Staff\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

ANAHEIM, Calif. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Triathlon Business International and Slowtwitch.com have announced the Top 50 Multisport Retailers in the U.S.
\nSlowtwitch.com publisher Dan Empfield compiled the list based on a voting process that is weighted 50 percent on suppliers’ votes (run, bike, component\/accessory, wetsuit and apparel manufacturers and\/or distributors) and 50 percent on consumer votes, specifically the Slowtwitch.com readers.
\nTo be considered, the retailer must have a brick and mortar presence. …<\/p>\n

… Austin Tri Cyclist, Austin, TX
\nBelmont Wheelworks, Belmont, MA
\nBicycle World and Fitness, Houston, TX …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h2>\n
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Weekend Ride <\/p>\n

Friday – Bagel Ride 8am Hospital Parking Lot Cat ABC
Saturday – La Michoacana – 8:30am 27 miles… https:\/\/t.co\/yrHs4Oko0n<\/a><\/p>\n

— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) January 19, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n