{"id":32173,"date":"2016-02-06T23:18:50","date_gmt":"2016-02-07T05:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=32173"},"modified":"2016-02-06T23:18:50","modified_gmt":"2016-02-07T05:18:50","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-february-6th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/02\/06\/texas-bicycling-news-february-6th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News February 6th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Astronomical prices forcing riders to get creative with bicycle purchases<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Bill Cullins www.gosanangelo.com<\/h3>\n

The spring and summer cycling events will be here soon and many people are contemplating the purchase of a new bike for races, fitness rides or triathlons.
\nMy advice to bike shoppers is prepare for sticker shock.
\nThe prices for high quality bicycles and associated cycling equipment have gotten so high that many people are being priced out of the sport.
\nIt’s to the point that I’m expecting someone to start a ‘Poor Cyclists Matter’ movement.
\nIt’s not unusual to see ads for ‘entry-level performance’ bikes with $2,000 or …<\/p>\n

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Everything You Need To Know About Buying a Bike in Dallas.<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Javier Fuentes centraltrack.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWelcome to Like a Pro our recurring feature where, every so often, we show off our expertise in very specific areas pertaining to life in Dallas. We’re not trying to brag here. We’re just trying to help you enjoy the city like the pro that we know you can be.
\nIn a place like Dallas, with its non-winters, bike riding can really be a year-round activity. This is a fact that more and more people are beginning to realize, too, as evidenced by the fact that so many new bike shops have been opening up of late.
\nBetween the weather and the plethora of places to shop, now’s a great time to buy a bike in Dallas. Only, that’s a task that’s easy said than done. Once you really start looking into it, you’ll find there are just so many options when it comes to bicycles — so much so that it’s …<\/p>\n

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Getting bent in Big Bend<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Terry Parsell www.crazyguyonabike.com<\/h3>\n

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\nWednesday February 3, 2016
\nOnce I decided to make my trip to big bend I realized that I had to do something creative to get the most enjoyment out of this trip. The closest place to fly I. Is El Paso But the. You are faced with a two or three day ride to get off the major highway.
\nI toyed with the idea of taking the train but it didn’t go exactly where I wanted to start. Plus I have heard numerous reports of the train being 4 hours late. And there was some questio of whether I could load the bike at that station. The bus was t any better requiring a transfer and many hours of down time.
\nSo I decided to do the American thing and rent a car and drive to fort Davis.
\nSelecting the airline was based on price. I found a …<\/p>\n

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Support your fellow Austin cyclists for a great cause!<\/a><\/h2>\n

by wiqqido www.reddit.com<\/h3>\n

Every year the Austin TX social cycling group Queer Ride participates as a team in the Hill Country Ride for AIDS, a not-for-profit fundraising initiative that donates 100% of proceeds to a collection of 10 regional nonprofits that benefit those living with HIV and AIDS. These nonprofits …<\/p>\n

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Meeting Minutes \u00e2\u20ac\u201c February 4, 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas A&M Cycling Team amct.tamu.edu<\/h3>\n

The February 4th meeting was the first of the spring semester. After an appetizer of ChipsAhoy! cookies, the first order of business was an introduction of the team to several new people. They were told about what we do and instructed to join the team\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s listserv (on the right hand side of this page under \u00e2\u20ac\u0153AMCT E-mail\u00e2\u20ac\u009d). Next, an …<\/p>\n

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