{"id":44697,"date":"2018-09-14T23:23:06","date_gmt":"2018-09-15T04:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=44697"},"modified":"2018-09-14T23:23:06","modified_gmt":"2018-09-15T04:23:06","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-14th-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2018\/09\/14\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-september-14th-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest September 14th 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beeline shifts from franchise model to subscription software service<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Lynette Carpiet | www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

\u00e2\u20ac\u02dcPowered by Beeline\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 is offered for a monthly fee to any dealer (no Beeline van required). Think of it as OpenTable for bike shops, officials say.
\nSIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d In a play to make it more affordable for bike shops to expand into mobile service and repair and to help them fulfill online purchases, Accell North America is making the software previously used by its Beeline franchisees available to any brick-and-mortar dealer.<\/p>\n

The software, called Powered by Beeline, allows retailers to manage their service departments entirely online. Consumers will be able to book service appointments on retailers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 websites or …<\/p>\n

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U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame Announces Four 2018 Inductees<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

DAVIS, Calif. (September 2018) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame will induct four legends of American cycling in ceremonies being held on November 10 in Davis, California. The honorees represent several disciplines within the sport of cycling. The inductees are Jennie Reed (Modern Road & Track Competitor), Eric Rupe (Off-Road Competitor), Jerry Ash (Veteran Road & Track Competitor), and Richard DeGarmo (Contributor to the Sport). With the Class of 2018, there are now a total of 158 Inductees in the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame. …<\/p>\n

Richard DeGarmo – Contributor: DeGarmo served as President of the US Cycling Federation (USCF) from 1987 to 1993. USCF was the precursor to today’s USA Cycling which is the umbrella organization for National and Olympic cycling competition in the U.S. As a member of the USCF Board from 1981 to 1994 he also helped bring BMX racing into the Federation. DeGarmo served as a member of the International Cycling Union (UCI) in various positions for 15 years and was the first USA member elected to the UCI management committee from 1992-1996.<\/p>\n

DeGarmo’s Texas Bicycles Promotions produced bicycle races and events throughout Texas and beyond from 1981-1993. He was the organizer of the Tour of Texas International Bicycle Race from 1981 to 1990. …<\/p>\n

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50 the Hard Rain Way! #raingear<\/a><\/h2>\n

Leo Vela | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n

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Another rainy day ride<\/a><\/h2>\n

Mick McCrary | www.strava.com<\/h3>\n


\nA break in the weather convinced me I had a decent window of opportunity to ride to Starbucks to test the fixed gear bike with my PowerTap pedals without getting drenched. The window closed as soon as I set out and I ended up getting drenched but I did get my mocha.<\/p>\n

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SRC Weekend Rides \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Liberty Hill and Red Horn!<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad Weaver | steinerranchcycling.com<\/h3>\n

Weather Watch<\/strong>
\nRain is forecasted so check email\/GroupMe. Saturday there will be two group ride levels leaving at different times (from Cups & Cones) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Faster Pace and Endurance Pace.
\n\u00e2\u20ac\u00a2 Faster Pace 7:30 am ride will head out to Liberty Hill via Round Mountain clockwise for 58 at 18-20 mph avg. Get the route here: …<\/p>\n

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Texas Bicycling from Twitter<\/h1>\n
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individual ominium<\/p>\n

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Zach Gregg https:\/\/t.co\/wLCV5uSLT5<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/wLCV5uSLT5<\/a><\/p>\n

— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) September 15, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n