Below 60 degree weather persisted today so I was not out biking. It is supposed to almost reach 60 tomorrow so I hope to be out.

Staff Transitions at BikeTexas
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Fall in Texas provides a dramatic example of how good change feels.  Change is inspiring because there’s the challenge of learning and growth.  At BikeTexas, we are excited about this Fall’s changes…

Leslie Luciano, Donna Hoffman, Freddie Summer, Emma Cravey & Jack Sanford…

Another stab at the perfect saddle?

Evolution of the Specialized Romin Saddle – Interview with Dr. Roger Minkow
posted by Tyler (Editor)     www.bikerumor.com

Earlier this week, Specialized sent out a PR piece about their new Romin Evo Pro saddle being featured in Men’s Journal’s gear of the year round up. That’s nice, I thought, but we typically don’t promote other pubs’ “top 10? lists and stuff. But the piece was quite interesting, so I followed up to get a little more info.

I got a lot more info.

Back in 1997, Dr. Roger Minkow saw a Bicycling Magazine story about how bike saddles inhibited blood flow and were causing erectile dysfunction. Dr. Minkow specialized in ergonomics, having developed exercise equipment, hospital spine centers and the pilots seats for United Airlines, among other things. Using the…

Another reason to bike with your smartphone!

Review: 60Beats RX Heart Rate Monitor for iPhone and Android
posted by ErikD         www.bikerumor.com

60beat HR Monitor Receiver for iPhone and Android The 60beat system is a nifty little device that plugs into one’s smart phone allowing an athlete to use their iPhone or Android phone as a HR (Heart Rate) monitor. First you’ll need to download one of 20 iPhone and two Android apps that capture or display HR data, turn on the 60beat receiver, put on your HR strap and get to work. I used an iPhone 4 and the HR monitor strap that accompanies the 60beat, but you can use  any compatible HR monitor strap if you prefer.

I had a few questions when setting up the apps I chose to use, so I sent a message to customer service and received very timely replies. One question I had was if  any of the available Apps  allow for HR data storage? They replied that Runtastic and Logyourrun both have websites that allow for storage and are the most…

Support your LBS – Austin Independent Business Alliance Holiday Contest
Austin Ridge Riders
I just wanted to call out to the community that Cycle Progression is the only Bike Shop competing as a finalist in IBIZ’s Holiday Window Shopping Contest.  Even if they’re not your LBS, if you love your LBS community I know the guys at CP would love the support from the community.

In full disclosure I’m an out of towner, but Alex and the guys were great to me this past Spring when I was in town for business and needed a rental and trail recommendations.  Since then I had them build my dream bike this summer, a 5.7, …

Carrollton Cycling Club
EFFECTIVE 12/07/11
New Start Time 9:00AM
Saturday Morning Ride
Downtown Carrollton Gazebo

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 12/8- 12/14/11
by elliott            Austin on Two Wheels
It is with sadness I noted this week will be the end of cyclocross season in Austin. The last Austin area TXBRA races are this weekend and the Dirt Derby will wrap up its final edition of the fall on Tuesday (they will be back for a winter session in January.) After a strong start in training and practice, my cyclocross season went off the tracks as a new job and some illness put an end to my barrier jumping. Oh, well, I can still provide beer ups and…

Planning and Zoning board approves Bike Plan
by bikedenton
Last night, Denton’s P&Z board voted 7-0 to approve the Bike Plan after spoken support from 7 year old Zarian (pictured above) and Amber Briggle, and supportive comment cards. Nobody opposed the plan.

The next and final stop for the Bike Plan is at city council in February, and that is the public’s last opportunity to give input and show support.

The turnout (for the Bike Plan agenda item) at last night’s meeting was low, but that’s unsurprising given the number of public Bike Plan meetings held since the effort started in 2009. It just seems easier to get turnout for something people are fighting against rather than fighting for. Also, a general lack of controversy might convey an…

I have read about bike polo but I have never seen a game played. I am not sure how different this is from the horse variety.

The Louis Vuitton Polo Bike
by Christopher Curnutt            Biking in Dallas

Louis Vuitton  is a French fashion house originally founded back in 1854, by L Vuitton himself.  Fast forward to 2011 where the Vuitton crew collaborated with polo bike players Hannes Hengst and Grégory Barbier to develop the LV polo bicycle.  No idea if they plan to market this gem but we sure…

Urban ride to Willow Park – Friday Dec 9th 10:00am
Corinth Cycling Club
by Scottie
Luke and I will be riding from Corinth City Hall to Willow Grove Park and back on Friday for a total of about 20 miles. Start time of the ride is 10:00am. Pace will be casual. This is a urban trail ride so a mountain bike is required.

It hasn’t been this bad yet but this lady sure has a big smile in all of the snow and cold. I would not be so happy in all of that snow and cold.

Winter Biking Inspiration
by UrbanPedal        Dallas Cycle Chic

It’s been cold this week.  If you’re like me and really cherished poolside time this long hot summer, this cold-weather thing came all at once a little abruptly. I’m still pulling out my winter-wear and it’s been below freezing for 3 nights already.

SO in the spirit of fun winter fashion and gearing up for our Chic Boutique Ride coming up this Sunday, here is…

Don’t drop the exercise when it gets cold
By Pam LeBlanc            Fit City
Has the cold weather put a damper on your workout routine?

Sometimes it’s hard to keep chugging away when temperatures drop below freezing.

You’ll feel better, though, if you do.

I’ve had to modify my routine this week. I swim at Rollingwood Pool at 7 a.m. three or four mornings a week. I usually make the 8-mile trek to the pool by bike, but when it’s storming or below 28 degrees, I just can’t do it.

That happened earlier this week. Instead of…

Bicycling in Fort Worth offers freedom of more than just transportation
by Kevin Buchanan of Fortworthology
I can’t quite recall when I got my first bicycle. The one that’s burned most vividly into my memory was perhaps the second or third, somewhere during the morass of awkwardness and social incompetence that characterized the years of my life from late elementary school through junior high and high school (an only slightly less crippling variant of which still…

Installing Bicycle Grips
Since I had to install new grips on the Bloggipede, I thought I would take some photos of the process so that someone looking for a “how to” would be able to find one.

Installing grips is very easy. You will need a pair of grips, hairspray, and a bike to install them on.