Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 1st
Council to be Briefed on Status of Dallas Bike Plan THIS Wednesday, April 3rd
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Late last year, a few BFOC members were told at a meeting about the ill fated plans to NOT create a separated cycle track on the Continental Viaduct that the City Council would be briefed on the status of and future plans for the Dallas Bike Plan.
That was in November 2012.
After several delays, we’ve finally received word that briefing will take place this…
Flat Creek Ranch Open 4-6-13
AustinBike.com
Everyone, Flat Creek is open this weekend for riding. If you have not been out there, this is your chance!
The trails are great. Gates open at 8am, till 2pm. $10 per rider.
Showers available! After ride fun!! 2pm – 4pm, They have the grill fired up at the barn! Bring meat of choice and a few cold ones!!
Is two-way traffic normal on wooded single-track trails?
by JDfromBRÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â forums.mtbr.com/texas
Just looking at some of the videos of trails in Memorial park, it appears that some of the wooded single track trails are pretty cool and even moderately technical, but I noticed that there was on-coming traffic in some cases.
I’m still a noob when it comes to trails, as I have limited experience. Is 2-way…
Lost Camera at Chappell Hill
I realized this is a long shot but I have to ask.
We were out in Chappell Hill riding a motorcycle in Friday March 29th. We saw our GoPro camera fall off our bike. We turned around but were unable to locate the camera.
We were sharing the road with many cyclists and are still hopeful that we may recover the camera. It was brand new and would really appreciate any assistance you may be able to lend.
Thank you
Margaret
281-797-1166
The 2013 “Chat with the Chief”
www.austincycling.org
On Thursday, March 21st, 2013, the Austin Cycling Association’s 5th annual ‘Chat with the Chief’ took place at Bicycle Sport Shop on South Lamar. Please Be Kind to Cyclists was instrumental in organizing this year’s meeting.
As a community, cyclists are concerned about the increased number of traffic fatalities, and recent, high-profile cases raise questions about how the legal system functions. For this year’s event, the Austin Cycling Association (ACA) and Please Be Kind to Cyclists assembled a panel of experts to help us understand the process of enforcement and adjudication of traffic offenses.
The goal is to develop an understanding of the process and to define methods to improve it, for everyone from the officer writing the citation, through to the prosecuting attorney, to the cyclists themselves. Our intent is to begin a discussion of…
Sun Adventure Sports 12 Pack MTB Race Series – Race 2
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: April 7, 2013
Location: Lubbock, TX
Contact: Sun Adventure Sports Amarillo
Details: MTB race series @ Mae Simmons Trails. Cat 1,2,and 3 with age groups. $ payouts in each cat and age group, $ for end of series top finishers in each cat and age group. $25 entry fee. Best 9 out of 12 races count towards series championship.
| RIDE SCHEDULE – APRIL 2013 | Short Rides | Long Rides | |||||
| Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
| Saturday | 4/6/2013 | 9:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 34 miles | WA7 | 43 miles | WA8 |
| Sunday | 4/7/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B63 | ||
| Saturday | 4/13/2013 | 9:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A12 | 48 miles | A14 |
| Sunday | 4/14/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B23 | ||
| Saturday | 4/20/2013 | 9:00 AM | Liberty Hill Elementary School | 35 miles | L2 | 48 miles | L9 |
| Sunday | 4/21/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B48 | ||
| Saturday | 4/27/2013 | 9:00 AM | Union State Bank in Florence | 29 miles | F5 | 43 miles | F3 |
| Sunday | 4/28/2013 | 1:30 PM | Berry Springs Park | 36 miles | B57 | ||
El Paso Bicycle Club Rides
Saturday, April 20
Meet you at the Gap-8:30 am
Begin at Rio Plaza and ride to Vinton Road, then rollers to O’Hara Road and to the top of Anthony Gap. Return via O’Hara and Hwy 28. 35 miles. Rick Rivas, (915) 867-7199, will lead moderate to fast riders (17-20 mph). Terry Campbell, 915-497-0882, will lead intermediate group (15-17 mph).
 Collisions» looking for witness of bike and pickup collision accident
bicycleaustin.info
My dad was riding a bike on Bee Caves rd, west to 360 on 3/15/2013. He had a collision with a pickup truck cross the west entrance of Senna Hills community around 12pm. He is still in hospital, not fully conscious yet. We are very anxious to know what exactly happened. If anybody witness the accident, please contact us ASAP. Please spread the words if you know somebody might be cycling in the area at that time.
Thank you so much.
Anxious Family
Meeting Minutes 1 April 2013
Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
by JonathanL
Attendees
Jonathan L., Justin, Gina, Mike, Travis, Jonathan (new), David, James, Ali
Agenda
The Big Event took place 2 weekends ago. We had 9 club members, 3 trail running students, and 12 Big Events students from the Texas Trophy Hunters work on rerouting the West Loop. A lot of new trail was cut but a lot remains to be done before the West Loop is open again.
Club members have been talking to developers from the Millican Reserve about the…
Going for a RIDE at new indoor cycling studio
By Pam LeBlanc         Fit City
What’s up with the flurry of new indoor cycling studios in Austin?
First came CYC, an indoor cycling studio near the University of Texas campus, where you’ll get confused about whether you’re at a nightclub or a spinning class. Each session includes drum beating, towel whipping and screaming.
Now we’ve got RIDE, where a dance version of an Adele song was playing when I walked in the door of the downtown studio.
And that’s not all. I’m planning a visit to another indoor cycling studio called PureRyde, where the bikes apparently tilt with you as you spin, in a few…
The Lancaster Country Ride in Lancaster, TX
The Wheelbrothers
The Lancaster Country Ride invites you to join their ride on April 13, 2013 starting at Town Square Lancaster, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Mike Eipper of Lancaster Country Ride to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Lancaster Country Ride
Why join this year’s ride?
The Lancaster Country Ride is the best ride in Texas! Most scenery, well managed, just plain fun! And still only $20!
How long has the event been around?
The event has been around for 15 years.
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
We use this ride as a club-fund raiser. It benefits both our own events, charitable organizations, and…
Bluebonnets in Bloom
by TCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Turnin’ Cranks
Not withstanding the issues from a couple of days ago, I intend to keep training as if I’m still going to make races.
To that end, I managed to get in my long ride yesterday, putting in 26 miles over 2 and a half hours. Road Betty from the house to the Greenbelt for a good loop in the dirt and then the return ride home.
I could tell I didn’t ride much this past week as I was feeling particularly spry. I was feeling strong and decided to go for a few Strava PRs during the ride.
First up was Mulch Hill. The loose over loose, chunky bitch of a climb. I haven’t yet been able to clear the whole thing without dabbing, but I feel I am really close to…
All Bets are Off
by TCÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Turnin’ Cranks
I’ve secretly been collecting parts and pieces to convert my old 26? Stumpjumper hardtail into a single speed fun ride. The ole Stumpy had rim brakes, and mid grade components. Seemed like a fun little side project to pick up parts to convert to disc brakes, tubeless tires and finally, into a single speed machine!
I’ve been accumulating used and new parts for several months and the final shipment came in last week to complete the conversion.
Friday night after the kids were down, I headed out to the garage to…
Tweets
San Antonio and Ft Worth are officially on the #TXCX state rotation (instead of by region). Alpha starting '13-14 – ATX, DAL, FTW, HOU, SA.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) April 2, 2013
Friday Night Racing starts this week! Schedule for the first week of the Spring Mini-Series to get posted soon!… http://t.co/AW0lf9N9wA
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) April 2, 2013
Day 1 of #30daysofbiking with Team #lovingthebike. 30 mile ride at 19mph. Didn't wen have a chance to grab a picture!
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) April 1, 2013
Cat 2 now at all #TXCX events, same with Cat 5. Leaking bits via Twitter, yo.
— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) April 1, 2013
Check out bike events across the state this month! http://t.co/wsfHXtzVTW
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 1, 2013
We just got @bikesbelong grant to help downtown business leaders build biz case for improved bike facilities @mellowjohnnys @BSS_Austin
— Movability (@Movability) April 1, 2013
Open Houses This Week: Let's take I-35 off the list of bikeway network gaps http://t.co/qwz6YcnFEO
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) April 1, 2013
@m_vince I was dreading turning around at the end of 1431, I thought I had to go into the wind but I was able to go faster back
— weiland (@weiland) April 1, 2013
New "May Use Full Lane" sign in McKinney! pic.twitter.com/Gjju9MryFV
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 1, 2013
Heights-Northside Mobility Study http://t.co/ewztkTOtBk
— Bikesport (@BikesportTX) April 1, 2013
No wind on a 50 mile ride this morning. Unbelievable! pic.twitter.com/FB8oHpR3Cm
— weiland (@weiland) April 1, 2013
Council to be Briefed on Status of Dallas Bike Plan THIS Wednesday, April 3rd http://t.co/mpLW6g5ERW
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) April 1, 2013
Way to go @graysonkeppler and @cadencecyclery for taking top honors at Xterra Camp Eagle http://t.co/rUSp2V6uXe
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) April 1, 2013
Gotta watch this folks. These videos are AMAZING! Watch the week's best #MTB and #Cycling videos! http://t.co/5QK1ydsdRf
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) April 1, 2013
All smiles in @CastelliCycling yellow! Mar 28 @PureAustin Driveway Series podium, @CorePower Men's 4/5 race. pic.twitter.com/bWUAQP3FlO
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 1, 2013
Houston B-cycle Phase 2 launch on Wednesday: https://t.co/9lf6b42jVP
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 1, 2013
Good morning, Austin! @ The Veloway http://t.co/1eGGDyr184
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) April 1, 2013
Our "Safety in group cycling" brochure is now online http://t.co/huoRtFMaeP
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) April 1, 2013