Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for September 17th
New Advocacy Advance Report: The Economic Benefits of Bicycling Infrastructure
By Brighid O’Keane                www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
From revitalizing a disinvested avenue in Memphis to pumping money into the economies of small towns along the Great Allegheny Passage, bicycling is breathing economic life into America’s communities. From quantifiable health benefits in Iowa to health insurance cost savings for Bicycle Friendly Business Quality Bicycle Products in Wisconsin, bicycling is boosting America’s economic health. From Portland, where the city built its entire bicycling network for the cost of one mile of urban freeway, to Baltimore, where bicycling projects create twice as many construction jobs per dollar as road projects, cities are discovering…
Cyclesomatic 2012: Fall Into Fitness Family Bike Ride, October 6th
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
This event is a new one for Cyclesomatic and we think it’s worth getting the kids out and participating. Family fitness is an important issue, and what better way to get fit than on your bicycle! Project Still I Rise, Empowered Pedals, and the Bath House Cultural Center are happy to host the Empowered Pedals Fall Into Fitness Family Bike Ride! …
The El Paso Bicycle Club is a group of recreational road cyclists with a focus on excercise and fun. The club sponsers rides just about every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year and an evening ride on Wednesdays from mid-March through October. If you seeking a group that shares your interest in cycling you will find friends in the El Paso Bicycle Club. Our rides are free and open the the public. Feel free to join us on one of our weekend adventures. …
Comal Ride – Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
October 21, 2012 8:00 am
Venue:Â Â Â Â Pope John Paul II High School, 6720 FM 482, Schertz, TX
Come and join us on this 30 mile ride on terrain that is mostly flat with some rolling hills over generally quiet paved country roads with a couple of rest stops on the way. Directions to the start location: Go north on IH 35 towards New Braunfels. Go 5.5 miles past 16o4 on 35 north and take exit 177, which is FM 2252/482. Turn left and go over the freeway for about a half mile on FM2252/482. Take a right on FM 482 towards the town of Comal and continue for about 2.5 miles until you pass the railroad tracks and come to Pope John Paul II Catholic High School. Please park in the parking lot on the right across from the school. For more information contact ride leader Phyllis Terry at…
Mansfield Miles – Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring
Date: Saturday, September 22, 2012 – 8:00am
Location: Katherine Rose Memorial Park, Mansfield (Walnut Creek Dr, north of E Broad St)
Distances: 39 and 58 Miles
Ride Leaders: Rock, Paper, Scissors
Lunch after the ride at Napoli’s Pizza and Fresh Pasta, 2771 E Broad Street (located across from Methodist Mansfield Medical Center). 817-453-3333. http://napolimansfield.com/
Bicycle Accident in Medina, Texas Kills Avid Cyclist
By The Carlson Law Firm         www.carlsonattorneys.com
A Medina, Texas bicycle accident claimed the life of an avid cyclist on Tuesday, when he was struck by a vehicle while riding near his home in Bandera, officials reported.
Police identified the cyclist, who was killed on State Highway 16, as Randy Solis, 59. Solis was pronounced dead at the scene of…
Fort Davis State Park
by Roy and Christine      Pedal Pushers
… Even if it gets me into trouble, the reason we arrived late was that Christine had made an appointment for a pedicure before the bike ride!!?? You need pretty toe nails to go into a cycling shoe??? I guess you have to be a woman to understand the process. (Editor’s note: there are some appointments one does NOT break.) …
Is this thing sexist? Introducing the “Bike Testâ€
by Elly            Taking the Lane
This post is drawn from a presentation I developed for the first-ever National Women’s Bicycling Summit in September, 2012.
As the influence of women grows across all types of bicycling, there has been quite a bit of debate about the representation of gender in everything from ads to advocacy campaigns, race tracks to board meetings. Is that photo of a sexy woman on a bike sexist, or is it empowering? Objectifying, or compelling? Tokenizing, or inclusive? Is it different if the photo was taken by a woman? What if the woman depicted is an avowed feminist? Does this mean we are never allowed to depict women wearing skirts and heels? These discussions tend to get…
While we've enjoyed rain, Laura & Hill pedaled a 3000 ft climb from Ashland & the Oregon countryside. See y'all soon! pic.twitter.com/y588AFrP
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 17, 2012
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/Rzktf23P Palo Duro Canyon, GSL Trail
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 17, 2012
12/8 Century at Sansom, metric Century (6 laps) solo and 2 person relay. We may offer a shorter version for the… http://t.co/Qg0W83jb
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 17, 2012
Ride Report for 2012 Hotter ‘n Hell 100 http://t.co/DfmJYj9A
— WheelBrothers (@WheelBrothers) September 17, 2012
Bill & some folks got some riding in yesterday @ Bluff Creek Ranch on the monthly MTB Road Trip. Next one is 10/28! pic.twitter.com/CyVf9HeX
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 17, 2012
https://twitter.com/Whelchel/status/247691091392991232
Sign up online today at http://t.co/PpuB2xUH for week 28 of the Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series…. http://t.co/ZsUj6gUq
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 17, 2012
Great job to everyone at Cycle Fest in Ft. Davis. Post your pics.
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) September 17, 2012
Registration for City Cycling classes NOW OPEN! Build confidence to ride as traffic. Free, open to public http://t.co/vfD7JJOc
— Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) September 17, 2012
“@BicyclingMag: Hey, mountain bikers. Got your suspension set right? There's an app for that http://t.co/iBvJZQQs #cycling #interbike†cool!
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) September 17, 2012
Eric Marcotte Elbowz Racing Elite Cycling Team wins 2012 Thompson Bucks Criterium: http://t.co/c49biGLh
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) September 17, 2012
Riding throughout the hill country in Texas! #gruene #texas #hillcountry #cycling #roadbike #fog #eltoro #to http://t.co/YnhE8qHb
— Victor Santi (@VsantiTxst) September 17, 2012
How the Marian Cycling Team travels to 2012 Track Nats in Texas! And that's just the beginning! #collnats #t http://t.co/shsdUWkT
— Queso (@quesocowboy) September 17, 2012
RT @VsantiTxstRiding throughout the hill country in Texas! #gruene #texas #hillcountry #cycling #roadbike #fog #… http://t.co/eH3c1Rtm
— Frank Ierfone (@RBBellAU) September 17, 2012
For Beginner Cyclists: How to Make Family Cycling a Part of Your Routine http://t.co/bVAvIVeK
— Tom (@BicycleDaddyO) September 18, 2012
Latest update on the Spinistry Bike Project: Upgraded brakes to BB7s and added a carbon fork. We've turned a very… http://t.co/oY2a8XQF
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 18, 2012