My plan for 2012 organized rides…Austin area…
by: chiefDave        www.bikeforums.net
Nice list!
My wife and I rode many of the same events this year, and some last.

Rosedale was very foggy and no bib numbers, just sticker. They fell off by the 1st rest stop, and there was almost no photos due to fog. Nice course, pretty flat and very calm. Great SAG and rest stops and all the road crew at the turns where in PJs! Very cool.

I signed up for a century @ Red Poppy, but stayed home due to the wind that am. Was 25MPh at my house, so stayed local and got in 40ish in the winds and…

SS gearing for Anthills?
by Jake Spoon        forums.mtbr.com
What gearing do you SS’ers prefer for the Anthills in Houston?

by deathphoenix99
On my 18 speed, I normally leave the front sprocket on the middle ratio and the rear on 2 with hills and 5 when it’s flat and I need speed. I don’t know the ratios off hand, but I can check that out tonight. …

Houston Riders: What tires are you using?
by amgine            forums.mtbr.com
Since the trails are drying out (mostly) and getting loose, what’s the best tire? I’m running the Forte Pisgah 2.1 in the back on the FS bike (really underrated tire) and I’ve tried the WTB Stout and another Pisgah up front. I keep losing traction in the sand at Memorial with either front tire, especially on…

Hayter Hill (Our Tuesday Ride)
The Nacogdoches Bicycle Club
This overlook is located 9.0 miles east of Nacogdoches on Highway 7. The highway has smooth wide shoulders in both directions and a nice climb to the overlook.  There are no restrooms or water fountains just a fabulous view.  It’s one of our club’s favorite rides.

Blue Star Brunch Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Start:     May 27, 2012 7:30 am
End:     May 27, 2012 12:00 pm
Venue:     Tobin Park Trailhead on the Salado Creek Greenway
Address:     San Antonio, TX, United States
Sunday, May 27th: For those who missed this ride on Mother’s Day, you are going to get another chance to do this great ride.  Ride starts at 7:30 am. Meet at the Tobin Park Trailhead on the Salado Creek Greenway (Ira Lee Rd & Austin Hwy). Parking is limited so early arrival is recommended! This is approx. a 30 mile ride mostly along the flat Salado Creek Greenway (exception being two 10% grade hills about 100yds long).  We will ride the just completed section of the Salado Creek Greenway to…

8 Reasons to Register for the Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
by Darryl            lovingthebike.com

Ironically, I might not be able to ride in the LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin this year…it will be the first time I’ve missed it in a long, long time.  But I do feel that YOU need to take part in this fantastic event, and here are 8 reasons why.

Be sure to check out reason number 8 which includes your chance to win a Team LIVESTRONG jersey, Mellow Johnny’s Jersey, or Team  cycling cap. …

Seen at the Dallas Cycle Style Night
by Christopher Curnutt        Biking in Dallas
The first annual Dallas Cycle Style night was a hit and I think everyone will be looking forward to the next one.

As far as the awards go, Timmy and Christa took 1st place for the Face of Biking in Dallas (the city not this website), Susan took 2nd and Sabrina garnered the 3rd highest number of votes.  Justin Clemons was awarded first place for his awesome cycle census photos, Chris Arrant and…

Corpus Christi safe passing ordinance gets preliminary approval
by Corpus Christi Caller Times
By Rhiannon Meyers Rachel
An ordinance mandating that drivers leave more space for cyclists and pedestrians received preliminary approval Tuesday from the City Council.

“The ordinance before you is a clear demonstration how city leadership would like to see this community treat each other on the road,” said Gretchen Arnold, vice …

Shop owner finds joy in camaraderie of bicyclists
by Midland Reporter-Telegram
“I love the customers,” who share his enjoyment of bicycling, an oftentimes challenging sport and exercise and a convenience that requires attention to detail to safely enjoy. Cycling also invites stamina in taking on the West Texas winds and, …

Houston Texas Grand Crit at Sam Houston Park Road Race Mixed May 6 2012 Junior Cat 4 5 Women 1 2 3 4 Mens 5 4 3 Pro 1 2 High School Boys Girls Masters 35+ Crit Criterium Elite Races

Lakewood celebrates flag, military
by Matthew Girard        www.beltonjournal.com
A member of the Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge team waves to Lakewood Elementary School students as he pulls in for lunch last Thursday during the school’s annual “Old Glory Day.”

There was no denying Lakewood Elementary School’s patriotism last Thursday.

Combining the school’s annual “Old Glory Day” ceremony and greeting the riders of the Ride 2 Recovery Texas Challenge, students, teachers and parents celebrated the service of the…

Abilene (Texas) Officers Ride for Those Who Died
Five officers join Unity Bike Tour to D.C.
Greg Kendall-Ball, Abilene Reporter-News
ABILENE, Texas — Before the sun came up Sunday, a pair of Abilene Police Department officers pulled out of Abilene — headed for the East Coast. It’s hard to say which will cause the most hindquarters discomfort in the coming days: the 1,700-mile road trip from Abilene to New Jersey or the 300-mile bike ride from New Jersey to the nation’s capital to follow.

Officers Carye Adkins and Joshua Ward left at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, hauling a trailer with bicycles and other equipment on their way to participate in the 2012 Police Unity Tour bicycle ride. The trek – featuring…

Biking or walking to work reduces risk of future wrist fractures in women
by Carly Syms            news.medill.northwestern.edu
Chicago women may have extra motivation for ditching their CTA passes and dusting off their bicycles. New research suggests middle-aged women who actively commute to work today significantly reduce their risk of wrist fractures later in life.

The study, published in Osteoporosis International, defines active commuting as regularly biking or walking to work, and found that while the risk of present-day wrist fractures is higher among active commuters than…

Your Commute Could Be Making You Fat–Maybe It’s Time To Bike To Work
by Hanna Brooks Olsen        blisstree.com

There have been a litany of studies which indicate that a long, stressful commute can be bad for your health–including a new one, released this month in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, which notes that adults with longer commutes tend to weight more, have higher blood pressure, and have more dangerous belly fat. Good thing May is Bike Month, and this Thursday is Bike to Work Day, eh?

According to the study, which looked at 4,200 commuters in two different Texas cities, commuters who travel further than 15 miles (which takes about 45 minutes to an hour to do on a bike) and spend a lot of time in traffic are more likely to be obese, and more likely to carry their…

Looking for a biking bud in Texas
by erikolson         forums.singletracks.com
Hey! My name is Erik and I am new in Texas. I lived in the Rio Grande Valley for 3 years. Real nice trail in Brownsville and a good one in Mission. I am now living in Bryan/College Station and only have one place to ride – Lake Bryan. I am looking for someone to ride with in Houston and other locations in the area. I know there are good trails in Smithville, Warda and Waco, but have not been to them yet. It is…

Bike Month is a Great Month
by djcurtin            It’s Time To Ride!
May is a great month for Bike Month. The weather is fairly consistently nice in Austin and people seem open to the idea of getting outside for some good exercise and having fun. Bike Month also means that many folks take on riding for transportation as well. Some recommit themselves to going by bike, while others undertake it for the first time, or for the first time in a long time.

Bike Month focuses on riding as part of your daily life. Cycling as a legitimate means of daily transportation is not generally accepted in the states as it is in some European countries. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t be done and that there aren’t efforts under way to make going by bike more practical here in the capital city.

Take for example this recent message we recently received: …

BikeHouston
BikeHouston was representin’ today before City Council in support of Complete Streets! As part of the Complete Streets Coalition, I (Matt W) talked Mayor Parker and City Council about the need for streets with bike lanes, sidewalks, and handicap access. The city will be tearing up the streets, implementing the Renew Houston plan, replacing storm drains and improving drainage. We want to make sure that when they do, they put the streets back together with proper accommodations for bikes and pedestrians. Specifically, we are asking for the Public Works Engineering Handbook to…