Texas Bicycling News Digest February 25th
This first article isn’t about Texas bicycling but I like the detective aspect of it.
A San Francisco Bicycle Thief Gets App-Rehended
By Peter Waldman      www.businessweek.com
Suzy Safdie knew the risks that bicyclists take in San Francisco, one of America’s most bike-friendly cities—and one of the friendliest cities to bike thieves. Almost 5,000 cyclists were victimized in 2012, up 70 percent since 2006. That’s one stolen bike for every 15 daily riders, according to Harvey Rose, the city’s budget and legislative analyst.
Safdie had two mountain bikes swiped from her own garage in the city’s Richmond District and never saw them again. Her third heist had a different ending, thanks to another consumer product that distinguishes Northern California. On a drought-dry December day, she and her nephew pedaled down Market Street to visit her…
Helmet cams are the rage but there is a potential danger.
Technical FAQ: Are helmet cams safe?
By Lennard Zinn      velonews.competitor.com
Action cameras are exploding as action sports athletes have widely adopted the technology over the last half-decade. Some folks are attaching these devices, made by brands including GoPro, Contour, and Sony, to their helmets. This phenomenon brought on a reader question this week regarding the safety of mounting an action camera to a helmet. He checked in with two camera makers. We asked for feedback from three helmet makers. Read on to see what they said.
Are helmet cams safe?
Dear Lennard,
Does attaching a GoPro or other camera to a helmet reduce the safety benefits in any way? Does it make a difference if it is glued on or strapped through the vents?
I got some comment from Contour: …
March 1 MTB schedule change
Woodlands Cycling Club
The Inaugural Mountain Bike ride to be held at the George Mitchell Nature Preserve on March 1st, 2014 has been delayed until 11:00 AM same day. At the scheduled time Marathon runners will be running Flintridge causing congestion and lane/road closures. …
Grampies Go South
By Steve Miller and Dodie Miller
Day 52: La Grange to Bastrop: Over 3000km now!
Tuesday February 25, 2014, 69 km (43 miles) – Total so far: 3,043 km (1,891 miles)
Having chosen (not accidentally) the closest accommodation in town to Lukas Bakery, we packed and were over there pretty darn promptly. First thing in the morning I am not generally very talkative, but Dodie was able to engage the owner, Larry, with what must be for him the UQs. We (she) learned that he is the son-in-law of the founders. He came to work at the bakery in 1973 and has been managing it since 1978, when his father in law passed away. The recipes are all originals and are not written down, but are in his head. His principle is to make everything fresh and from scratch, including the cooking of the kolatche fillings. Further, the sausages that are in the pig in a blanket are preservative free. This gives them a short life on the counter, compared, he said, to the three day shelf life possible for low quality competitors.
To make sure that we had a good sample (just in the interest of scientific accuracy!) we ordered two apricot and two mohn kolaches, two “honey buns” (which we call sticky buns), two of what we would call cheese danishes, and two pigs in the blanket. Though we ate some at the bakery and put some on the bikes, in short order we had eaten it all. Yes, all.
The fillings were the best part. Flavourful and generous.The sausage in…
Tweets
We'll be at the @mellowjohnnys classic in Austin this weekend to kick off the @usacycling #UScup
— Red Ace MTB Team (@RedAceMTB) February 26, 2014
A velodrome could be built at Cohen! Active tourism is ready to @VisitElPasoTX & El Paso City Council – http://t.co/nGnXF3Mq26
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) February 26, 2014
@velopaso A big thanks to all of you @velopaso! U rock! And special thanks to @sbwhite & Victor! San Antonio needs local group like you!
— Stephen Clark (@bfc_Steve) February 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/thejurgy/status/438456755996344320
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/438453445003968512
Recent deaths suggest no. RT “@Gail_kuhf: Cyclists discuss whether Houston is a safe place to ride a bike: https://t.co/8w0jbrs0vk #hounewsâ€
— Jeannie Kever (@JEKever) February 25, 2014
Houston Sustainability Director @spanjian at Bike Friendly Summit@BikeTexas @hgaccog @BikeLeague pic.twitter.com/6M6icl1ajz
— Gail Delaughter (@Gail_HPM) February 21, 2014
@ESIPhones Biking 30 miles in ~2.5 hours in the middle of Texas heat! #success! Goal for this summer: 50 miles in less than 5 hours!
— Camaryn Modelli (@ThisIsCamaryn) February 25, 2014
Cycling & walking = healthy, environmentally sound & SAFE way to explore, commute, exercise, etc… SAFE=FACILITIES pic.twitter.com/ZddQlC4AWX
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) February 25, 2014
Help Cycling in El Paso , summit your vote …o7'o… http://t.co/XL0we6mmAJ
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) February 25, 2014
Amazing photos emerging from @Thelucasphoto @DNARacingTeam team training camp. pic.twitter.com/njWsJJgM7y
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) February 25, 2014
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/438329327172583424
A driver just refused to let a guy put his bike on the bus b/c she couldn't see over the handlebars? What are cyclists supposed to do, then?
— Su Wilcox (@cheekysu) February 25, 2014