Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Ride Details
Joe Pool Lake
Date     Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:00 am
Type of Ride     Club Event
Location     Grand Prairie TX
Sponsor     Andy Sadowski
Email Contact     andy5cella@charter.net
Phone Contact     817-919-3101
Ride with the Rusty Chain Gang through the beautiful Lake Ridge development, through Britton, toward Mansfield, then back to the marina for rides of 26 or 32 miles (longer routes are available). All types of cyclists are welcome. We travel slow and stop often, and have lunch at the Oasis after the ride.
Ride Details
Over the Hills We Go
Date     Saturday, December 10, 2011 9:00 am
Type of Ride     Club Event
Location     Willow Park TX
Sponsor     Tish Lechon
Email Contact     tish_lechon@yahoo.com
Phone Contact     214-850-5858
Join Tish for a ride on club familiar roads. A few hills, but not too many, so don’t be scared off. Routes of 35, 45, and 60 miles are available. Meet at the office plaza at the northeast corner of I-20 and Ranch House Road in Willow Park. Please park on the eastern edge of the parking lot. Maps will be provided and we will regroup often so no one gets left behind.

The Pedaler Newsletter
San Antonio Wheelmen
Season’s Greetings!  Are you hoping for some cycling goodies in your stocking later this month?  I know a few members who received new bikes earlier in the year.  They must have been on their best behavior in 2011.  Since I wasn’t, I’ll settle for some socks and a new pair of sunglasses.

Tomorrow, we have the Bullis County Park ride and Sunday’s ride is in Castroville.  Unfortunately, there is rain in the forecast for both days.  Please…

Cowgirl on wheels
by katiejo        Austin on Two wheels

American modern dancer and choreographer Martha Graham describes the process of creating art as “… a queer divine dissatisfaction, a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive.”

This statement makes me ponder how bicycling riding and art meet at a cross path. The recent East Austin Studio Tour is a perfect illustration of art and bicycles meeting. I’m proud to call east Austin home, and the…

From The Suggestion Box – Let’s Talk About Lights
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson
A couple of years ago, we opened up the BFR Suggestion Box. This is a place where the Richardson bike community can voice their opinions and suggestions for other Richardson cyclists. It’s been a while since our last posting, so I thought we should share another.

Fellow bike enthusiast, Nick F., sent us a great email sharing his innovative lighting solutions on a budget. He also asks what other folks do for lighting solutions during the darker days of winter. We thought it would be great…

Plenty of gift options for the athlete on your Christmans list
By Bill Cullins            San Angelo Standard-Times
Christmas gifts are a great way to encourage a healthy fitness lifestyle.

There are only 22 shopping days left, so it’s time for Santa to start finding the perfect gifts for the athletes among your family and friends.

In the “Under $25 stocking stuffer” category, you have a ton of options. For cyclists, you might think about a Blackburn mini-pump ($25-$30), an Innovations Proflate CO2 inflater ($18-$25) or possibly some cool-weather shoe covers such as the Castelli Belgian Booties ($22). …

Corpus Christi offers many holiday-themed runs
By Alissa Inman        www.caller.com
…Adult Jingle Bell Ride: 5 mile group bike ride; 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13; 4518 Saratoga Blvd. Decorate your bike and yourself and prepare to pedal through one of Corpus Christi’s most lit-up neighborhoods. Arrive early to park and stage your bike. More than 250 riders are expected. The entry fee is a $5 donation to Bikes for Kids. Helmet and bike lights required. …

Updates made to 2012 USA Cycling Pro Mountain Bike Cross-Country Tour
by Ron Callahan             Bikeworldnews.com
…The Pro XCT is slated to begin on March 3 in Dripping Springs, Texas with Mellow Johnny’s Classic before continuing the following week with US Cup Triple Crown – Bonelli Park in San Dimas, Calif. The third race is scheduled to be Ute Valley in Colorado Springs, Colo., before the tour continues on July 14 in Missoula. The tour concludes on Aug. 18 with the Subaru Cup in Mt. Morris, Wisc.

Friday Linkdump – Play At Home Version
by Justin        The Plano Cyclist
Today I’m going to make one post with links to all of the companies that have sent me stuff to review. If you want to order the same stuff so you can review along with me, then click through.

1. Uberhood Bicycle Umbrella. As I type this, the rain is coming down, so you can expect a follow up article in heavier rain soon.

2. NuVinci N360 hub. This is installed, so be prepared to read about it next week.

3. Monkeylectric Bike Light. This is flat out cool, and looks like fun and practicality rolled…

Top bicycling cities in Texas – San Antonio
by The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
Hear “San Antonio”, and two things usually come to mind:  Riverwalk and Alamo.  True, they are the top two tourist attractions in Texas, but to really experience San Antonio, get on a bike, and explore…

If you happen to travel to San Antonio without your bike, no worries.   There are multiple options for the wheel-less rider.  This year, the Alamo City inaugurated B-cycle (http://sanantonio.bcycle.com/) , a bike rental system.  Automated kiosks are located at popular tourist attractions throughout the central city.  If you’re not a member of B-cycle, simply swipe a credit card, purchase a 24 hour membership for $10 (7 day [$24] and annual [$60] memberships can be purchased online), select your bike, and the dock will unlock your ride.  A quick seat…