Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup February 10th
Beginner Mountain Bike Ride at Hershey Park
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, February 16, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:30 AM
Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
This will be a beginner\ introductory mountain bike ride through the Hershey Park mountain bike trails. We will ride for an hour or two on easy trails and jeep roads. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and bring your helmet! I will be there at 9:30 AM to answer questions and plan on starting the ride at 10. I will bring an air pump for low tires. You should bring water, Gatorade or whatever you want to drink. We will meet by the gazebo/restrooms. Look for my red Jeep or call me, Jeff, at [masked] if lost or have any questions. REMEMBER YOUR HELMET! Hope to see you there!
HBC Brenham Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
February 23, 2013Â Â Â 9:00AM
Distance: 33(B), 40(B), 50(C), 59(C) miles
Varying hills, some require low gears. Quite a nice ride, particularly in the spring when the wildflowers are blooming. Stores at Long Point and Burton. In Brenham, stop at Must Be Heaven (113 W. Alamo) for Blue Bell.
Upcoming Rides – Lone Star Cyclists
Dallas Urban Ride III
Bishop Arts District, 419 N Bishop Ave, Dallas
Saturday, February 16, 2013 – 8:30am
David’s Alvarado Adventures
Alvarado High School, 1301 S Parkway Dr, Alvarado
Saturday, February 23, 2013 – 8:30am
Pantego to Lillian
Pantego Christian Academy, 2201 W Park Row Dr, Arlington (between Bowen and Fielder)
Saturday, March 2, 2013 – 8:30am
Dennis’ Irving Itinerary
To Be Determined
Saturday, March 9, 2013 – 8:30am
The Alligator Ride
Lowe’s Home Improvement, 4444 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite
Saturday, March 16, 2013 – 8:30am
Woman Hollering Creek Ride
San Antonio Wheelmen
Date: Â Â Â 02/17/2013
Time: Â Â Â 09:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Â Â Â Judson High School
Converse, TX
Details: Woman Hollering Creek Ride (E) [F to R]. Route of 26 to 70 miles.
This popular` ride features the rolling farmland east of Bexar County, fresh hot pies at the stop in New Berlin and, of course, the famous Woman Hollering Creek. Meet at Judson High School in Converse. From Loop 1604, turn right (west) on Rocket Lane at the stop light. When Rocket Lane merges to Schaeffer, continue straight to the parking lot on the right across from Norris Drive.
Contact:Â Bill Blackford
Garmin Edge 810 – Review (Part 1)
by Justin      Bike Geek
Garmin’s new flagship cycling computer, the Edge 810, arrived on my doorstep on January 15th. Since it’s arrival, I’ve been putting the 810 through its paces. Time to share my impressions of this new offering from Garmin…
Let’s get through some technical specs first. Most of these first impressions were with the unit using firmware 2.20 which is how the unit arrived (I’ve since upgraded to 2.30) and pairing the unit with an iPhone 5.
Display
I’ll be honest – there has been a lot of whining about the 800’s screen being difficult to read in sunlight. As a result, I was a bit concerned when I learned that the 810 shared the same display (both in backlighting and resolution). Imagine my surprise then as I did ride after ride in daylight conditions and found the display quite readable, especially with lit directly by the sun. In fact, my experience was…
El Paso Bicycle Club Rides
Saturday, February 16
• 8:30 am : La Mesa Turnaround Meet at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club Rd, and ride to La Mesa. 44 miles, 16-18 mph pace (may break into moderate/fast groups depending on who shows up). Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.
Sunday, February 17
• 9:00 am : Love that Lava! Meet at La Union Station and drive (on unpaved roads) to Hunt’s Hole on the mesa, then ride mountain bikes 8 miles to Kilbourne’s Hole. Find peridot lava bombs! Snack back at cars after ride. Must have slimed tires. Chuck Turner, 915-204-4831.
• 2:00 pm : Kids Bike Clinic Meet at the Sandoval Apartments, 5353 Ridge (north of Thorn and east of Doniphan). Help with fixing flats, minor repairs and adjustments for kids living in the housing project. If you are interested in volunteering, call Randy Limbird, 915-328-4110.
Saturday, February 23
• 8:00 am : Vamos a Vado Meet at the Bagel Shop, 985 N. Resler, for a ride up the rollers to Vado, then across the valley to La Mesa and return via NM 28 and Vinton Road. 45 miles, 16-18 mph pace. Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.
Sunday, February 24
• 9:00 am : Horizon Loop Meet at the hospital parking lot next to the McDonalds at Loop 375 and Edgemere and ride to Hueco Tanks and back. 30 miles. Joint ride with EP Cyclists. Moderate (15-17 mph) and fast (18 mph-plus) pace options available. Dan Post, 915-526-8364.
Tweets
Conratulations to team members Gerald Torrance and Jason Phillips today on their results at the Spinsitry Texas… http://t.co/6nc40L7n
— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 11, 2013
Apologies to all who missed the turn at Chisum road. We went back to double check it and the arrow was still… http://t.co/lYpsD2CE
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 11, 2013
B-Cycle Chosen For Austin Bike Share Program http://t.co/Sb0ast0z @downtown_austin
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) February 11, 2013
Resultsish. We know some of the data is off so this is very preliminary. Top 10 Men's Open, SS Top 5 and Women's… http://t.co/EgvnDV1d
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 11, 2013
Finally got my bench mount clamp installed and the shop cleaned up. #bikeporn pic.twitter.com/Yc4AaWIa
— Jeff C. (@331miles) February 11, 2013
Lots of wbc and tri club riders out today. Here are just a few of the many. http://t.co/3KTdAEBj
— Waco Bicycle Club (@WacoBikeClub) February 10, 2013
And The Grand Finale;
Scott Franklin (The Boss) The creator, originator and the reason the club exists, Scott… http://t.co/PLrJwEcF— Corinth Cycling (@corinthcycling) February 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/bikenoob/status/300728044862197760
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/300717222425415680
https://twitter.com/clairerouty/status/300696256286703616
Trail is closed. 24-36 hours probably. More rain coming Tuesday?
— Mack Hargrave (@Solavaca) February 10, 2013
Little rain in early am. Nothing in gauge. A little blue sky now. Trails not muddy but slick rock up high. I think good to ride 10-12 today.
— Flat Rock Ranch (@jdreiss) February 10, 2013