{"id":9855,"date":"2011-09-29T22:41:42","date_gmt":"2011-09-30T03:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=9855"},"modified":"2011-09-29T22:41:42","modified_gmt":"2011-09-30T03:41:42","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-29th-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/09\/29\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-29th-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 29th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.roadbikerider.com\/current-newsletter#newsletter-jims-tech-talk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.roadbikerider.com\/current-newsletter#newsletter-jims-tech-talk\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Shimano Ultegra Di2 Takes Interbike By Storm<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nJim Langley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.roadbikerider.com<br \/>\nTo me, the most exciting thing at Interbike was Shimano\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ultegra 6770 Di2 electric components group (Di2 stands for Digital Integrated Intelligence). I got to test ride it, talk to Shimano about it, attend a technical seminar about Di2 and discuss it with other industry pundits.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.roadbikerider.com\/sites\/default\/files\/ultegra_di2_front_derailleur_photo1.jpg?resize=250%2C335\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"335\" \/><br \/>\nEven though Shimano\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s first electric group, Dura-Ace Di2, debuted about 4 years ago, I think that the significantly lower price of the new Ultegra Di2 and its sleeker design mean that it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s going to be in high demand. And if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re in the market for a new bike, you should act fast to get on the list for Di2. Especially since the buzz at the show was&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993366;\"><strong>Chris Tucker sent me this story about a grueling bike ride\/race in Asia. This would never take place in Texas because we lack the 10,000 mountain passes but I have seen similar conditions in some of the European pro races. Note the road conditions in the opening frame of the video.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thepostgame.com\/blog\/training-day\/201109\/craziest-bike-race-earth\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thepostgame.com\/blog\/training-day\/201109\/craziest-bike-race-earth\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Craziest Bike Race On Earth<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nWritten by: T. Sean Herbert\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.thepostgame.com<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s raining in Bhutan. That&#8217;s not a reason to postpone a bike race, but it&#8217;s not helping Bill Lahey feel more comfortable. Nor is the time of the start of the race &#8212; two o&#8217;clock in the morning. Nor, for that matter, is the race course: through 10,000-foot mountain passes in the Himalayas, around hairpin turns on roads with no guardrails, down inclines so steep Lahey will have no choice but to steer at 40 mph or more.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tour Of The Dragon\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LKZE4XEUidQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\nNor are the obstacles sure to get in his way: large trucks and farm animals, neither of which will be steered away&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/october-means-cyclosomatic-ala-bike-friendly-oak-cliff\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bikingindallas.com\/october-means-cyclosomatic-ala-bike-friendly-oak-cliff\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>October Means Cyclosomatic ala Bike Friendly Oak Cliff<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby The Announcer Guy\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0Biking In Dallas<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.bikingindallas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2011\/09\/cyclosomatic-2011-bike-friendly-oak-cliff.jpg?resize=333%2C512\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.nptelegraph.com\/articles\/2011\/09\/29\/news\/60009320.txt\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nptelegraph.com\/articles\/2011\/09\/29\/news\/60009320.txt\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Cyclist to ride in second Livestrong Challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBy Andrew Bottrell\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.nptelegraph.com<br \/>\nA local man has taken his passions for cycling and giving back, and joined the Livestrong movement.<br \/>\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.townnews.com\/nptelegraph.com\/content\/articles\/2011\/09\/29\/news\/60009320.jpg?resize=322%2C192\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"192\" \/><br \/>\nIn October, Doug Wenz, a North Platte resident, will take part in his second Livestrong Challenge, a two-day event that helps raise funds for cancer survivors and cancer research. After traveling to Seattle to take part in his first Livestrong Challenge two years ago, Wenz&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/www.thenation.com\/article\/163671\/rise-urban-biking\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thenation.com\/article\/163671\/rise-urban-biking\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>The Rise of Urban Biking<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nBen Adler\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.thenation.com<br \/>\nResidents of American cities and college towns may have noticed a growing urban species whizzing down their streets. One strand of the highly adaptive Homo pedalis can be identified by telltale markings: a single leg of skinny jeans rolled up, a plaid shirt unbuttoned to alleviate perspiration and a clumsy retro helmet. As many young professionals choose cities over suburbs, the rising cost of living has pushed newcomers to the fringes of the urban core. Mass transit is not always available or convenient. Driving is costly and time-consuming. So young&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"http:\/\/texasracinglife.com\/2011\/09\/29\/ft-hood-state-championships-weekend-2011\/\" href=\"http:\/\/texasracinglife.com\/2011\/09\/29\/ft-hood-state-championships-weekend-2011\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Ft Hood State Championships Weekend 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/a><br \/>\nby Ken Day\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Texas Racing Life<br \/>\nLet me hit you with some truth right quick:\u00c2\u00a0 cycling can be the most difficult and disappointing sport ever.\u00c2\u00a0 It can also be so rewarding.\u00c2\u00a0 Saturday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s 99 mile Skill-based Championship race was a perfect example of the former, and Sunday\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Age-Based Championships was the latter.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, I felt amazing in both races.\u00c2\u00a0 On Saturday, I was hitting the climbs hard, trying to make selections in the group.\u00c2\u00a0 Each hill, Michael Pincus, myself, along with a few others, would get to the front and attack each other.\u00c2\u00a0 I was enjoying the pain and suffering this was bringing me!\u00c2\u00a0 I couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t believe how good my form was.\u00c2\u00a0 Coming through mile 64, I knew I would easily make it until&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shimano Ultegra Di2 Takes Interbike By Storm Jim Langley\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0www.roadbikerider.com To me, the most exciting thing at Interbike was Shimano\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Ultegra 6770 Di2 electric components group (Di2 stands for Digital Integrated Intelligence). I got to test ride it, <span class=\"excerpt-dots\">&hellip;<\/span> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2011\/09\/29\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-september-29th-2\/\"><span class=\"more-msg\">Continue reading &rarr;<\/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":[3027,2194,2028,3028,660,3030,3026,1083,3025,3029],"class_list":["post-9855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bicycling-news","tag-bhutan","tag-bike-friendly-oak-cliff","tag-biking-in-dallas","tag-cyclosmatic","tag-digest-of-bicycle-blog-posts","tag-ft-hood-state-championship","tag-jim-langley","tag-livestrong-challenge","tag-shimano-ultegra-di2","tag-urban-biking"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4tok-2yX","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9855","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=9855"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9855\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}