{"id":6924,"date":"2011-01-07T00:04:07","date_gmt":"2011-01-07T06:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=6924"},"modified":"2011-01-07T00:04:07","modified_gmt":"2011-01-07T06:04:07","slug":"daily-news-roundup-january-6th-texas-bicycling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/01\/07\/daily-news-roundup-january-6th-texas-bicycling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily News Roundup January 6th – Texas Bicycling"},"content":{"rendered":"

CES: Mini generator powers bike lights, speakers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom CNET News.com
\n\"Bike
\nJooyn Power Shenzen introduces a rear-wheel mini generator, bike lights, and a sound system with multiple speakers, all with a controller that mounts to handlebars.<\/p>\n

Comic book chain owner fights Arlington Bike Plan<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Bike Denton by bikedenton
\nArlington, TX is the largest American city without public transit.\u00c2\u00a0 Yet, Arlington has a bold hike and bike plan to add 272 miles of bike network to the existing 20.\u00c2\u00a0 City planners and Greenways Inc. have been working…<\/p>\n

Speak Up Richardson Cyclists<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Bike Friendly Richardson by dickdavid
\nWe\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re having a lot of fun with the Bike Friendly Richardson blog, and we\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve gotten a few good suggestions and comments along the way. One of our goals with BFR, especially this year, was to bring…<\/p>\n

Rest In Peace 1982 LeGran Seville<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
\nMy first project bike, my first powder coat job, my first single speed conversion, my first really dorked out mistake.\u00c2\u00a0 I learned a very expensive lesson not long ago – Do not leave …<\/p>\n

My First Angry Driver Encounter<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
\nI often read about cyclists being on the receiving end of the angry drivers wrath\u00c2\u00a0 but until the other day I had never had such an experience.\u00c2\u00a0 My cycling virginity is no longer in tact. Yes, …<\/p>\n

why is everyone using air rear shocks, and I never see coil overs anymore?<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom DORBA – Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association by chainsaw
\nI am in the early stages of thinking about my next bike, because I want to go to a 29er.\u00c2\u00a0 But it looks like I will no longer be able to ride with a\u00c2\u00a0 coil over shock. I have only ridden with coil overs. But there doesn’t seem to be anyone riding…<\/p>\n

FWBA Club Beginner’s Ride<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom FWBA Ride List
\nSaturday, January 22, 2011 10:00 am – Art’s Park Trail Head, Benbrook – Go south on Winscott to Memorial Oak. Trail Head is at the end of the road. Cost: 1 dollar for entrance to the State Park. Distance: up to 20 miles all on trails and park roads. Ride will normally be from Trail Head up thru Benbrook Lake Park to HI 377 and back. This is primarily a training ride for those new to cycling. Any level cyclist is welcome and club members…<\/p>\n

Thieves targeting high priced bikes in downtown Austin | kvue.com …<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom www.kvue.com
\n… because anybody who has ever ridden a bicycle, I mean, your bicycle is so close to you,” said Craig Staley, … On-the-job officer deaths surge in Texas …<\/p>\n

Bike lanes blossoming in Cedar Hill<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nby WFAA
\nCedar Hill is developing a network of bike paths in one of the most scenic parts of North Texas. by SHELLY SLATER CEDAR HILL \u00e2\u20ac\u201d How would you like to be …<\/p>\n

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 1\/6\/11 – 1\/12\/10 | Austin On Two …<\/strong><\/a>
\nby elliott
\nThe Leander \/ Cedar Park Social Ride is held every Wednesday at 7pm at Robin Bledsoe Park at 601 S. Bagdad Rd. In Leander Tx. We usually roll out around 7:30 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 7:45 sharp and welcome and encourage riders of most skill levels no matter …<\/p>\n

Apr 30-May 1 – Sam’s Club MS150 Bike Tour<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom www.planobicycle.org
\nPlano Bicycle Association – Cycling in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas Area. … 3000 of our closest friends as we tour the scenic countryside of North Texas. …<\/p>\n

Using Smartphones to Collect Bicycle Travel Data in Texas<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom Transportation Research Board
\nData collection for bicycling fails to adequately assess the existing demand on the transportation system. Although some agencies purchase expensive data collection equipment to assist them in understanding usage, details such as who, why, where, and how are not captured by current count technology. Intercept surveys provide this information but…<\/p>\n

San Antonio Bike Rides<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nfrom www.mysanantonio.com
\nRecreation calendar, sign-up sheet, camps, clinics: Jan. 5, 2011
\nBicycling: Saturday, 9 a.m., Boerne Ride, 25 to 70 miles, city hall, Boerne. 210-325-2500, 210-524-9393.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Sunday, 9 a.m., Woman Hollering Creek Ride, 26 to 70 miles, Judson High School, Converse. 210-240-6717.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Fair Oaks Afternoon Ride, 20, 32 and 45 miles, Fair Oaks Ranch Center. 210-698-6625.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Jan. 15, 9 a.m., Classic Devil\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Backbone Ride, 27, 43 and 52 miles, rear of public parking lot across from Gruene Hall, Gruene. 210-240-6717.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Jan. 16, 9 a.m., Comal Elementary School Ride, 28, 48, 55 and 72 miles, parking lot across from Comal Elementary School. 830-885-4443.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Jan. 22, 9 a.m., Cibolo Ride, 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 210-884-9470.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Jan. 22, 9 a.m., Cibolo Stay-Together Ride, 27 to 39 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 361-701-5369.<\/p>\n

Bicycling: Jan. 29, 9 a.m., Toutant-Beauregard Ride, 21, 35, 47 and 58 miles, across from Floore Country Store, Helotes. 210-695-8882.<\/p>\n

Bicycling:\u00c2\u00a0 Jan. 29, Southside Mission Ride, 27, 39, 51 and 61 miles, parking lot of the visitors center at Mission San Jose. 210-213-7382.<\/p>\n

Bicycling:\u00c2\u00a0 Jan. 30, Rebecca\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Mirror Ride, 25, 45 and 75 miles, Bulverde Elementary School. 210-884-9470.<\/p>\n

Bicycling:\u00c2\u00a0 Feb. 5, 9 a.m., Bullis Park Ride, 21, 34, 48 and 66 miles, Bullis County Park. 210-862-6559.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CES: Mini generator powers bike lights, speakers from CNET News.com Jooyn Power Shenzen introduces a rear-wheel mini generator, bike lights, and a sound system with multiple speakers, all with a controller that mounts to handlebars. Comic book chain owner fights …<\/span> Continue reading →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[14],"tags":[2370,986,1385,2344,449,2028,2283,43,5253,1132,1140,2372,2371],"class_list":["post-6924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-arlington-bike-plan","tag-austin-events","tag-bicycle-lights","tag-bike-friendly-richardson","tag-bike-lanes","tag-biking-in-dallas","tag-dallas-off-road-bicycle-association","tag-fort-worth-bicycling-association","tag-news","tag-sams-club-ms150","tag-san-antonio-events","tag-smartphones","tag-thieves"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-1NG","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6924","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6924"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6924\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6924"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6924"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6924"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}