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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest March 9th

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Driveway Spring Classic | Austin, Texas| March 8, 2014

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Men’s P/1/2
1     662     Wenger     David     Super Squadra Pb Austinbikes
2     656     Sheehan     Michael     Boneshaker D1 Racing
3     636     Henry     Scott     Cycle Progression
4     621     Aldape     Alec     Super Squadra P/B Austin Bikes
5     681     Smith     Brandon     ATC Racing
6     629     Fish     Kevin     Super Squadra P/B Austinbikes
7     657     Speed     Brant     Trek Driveway Series Racing | K
8     624     Brookshire     Grayson     Volharden
9     644     Lutz     Christopher     Bicycle Heaven / Pva
10     641     Koontz     Grant     Super Squadra P/B Austin Bikes
11     678     Lange     Carson     Voodoo U23
12     666     Buntz     Andy     Credit? Velo – Trek
13     682     Seitz     Andrew     Kelly Benefit Strategies/LSV
14     670     Sides     Mitchell     Jack & Ad…

Is City Rep. Michiel Noe putting a halt on bike lanes?

Jerry Najera, Multimedia Journalist        www.kvia.com (with video)

EL PASO, Texas – A city council member is expected to place an item on the agenda that’s already getting some pushback.
City Rep District 5 Michiel Noe says city-made bike lanes could be a waste of money because they’re not being used by bike riders on the roads.
He also acknowledges that with many El Paso residents wanting the city to be a bicycle-safe community, the request to stop funding for new bike lanes is already getting attention.
“Apparently there might be some problems with…

Midwestern State University Cycling Team

Jessi Prinner controlling the field in the Women’s A / Men’s B combined crit. Up next, and last, Men’s A.

Ellis, Payne: Roads need room for cyclists and pedestrians

By Rodney Ellis and Michael Payne        www.chron.com

Houston’s future mobility plans should accommodate more than just cars and trucks
The Houston Chronicle’s recent articles on cycling fatalities highlight the heartbreaking fact that immediate work is needed to enable safe road access for all users. Houston has the unfortunate distinction of being among the cities with the highest cyclist and pedestrian fatality rates in the country.
As avid cyclists, we have certainly had our fair number of close calls, whether from drivers failing to yield to being forced to ride in dangerous streets without sidewalks or bicycle lanes to provide a safe passing distance. We’ve also had friends and colleagues killed and injured. So make no mistake: This is extremely personal to us. As we mourn the loss of these lives, we must work harder on engineering, policy and education at both the…

Cyclists are being killed with disturbing regularity

Editorial Houston Chronicle

Twenty-three bicycle riders struck down on the streets of Houston during the past five years are, of course, more than statistics to friends, family members and loved ones. They ought to be more than that to their fellow Houstonians, as well. The photos below are meant to serve as a reminder to those of us who drive on our city’s streets that a microsecond of inattention behind the wheel or the briefest moment of impatience or thoughtlessness can snuff out a life.
Look at the faces – of 17-year-old Miguel Marcial Bautista, an immigrant dishwasher hit from behind on a dark stretch of Richmond Avenue last summer; of Chelsea Norman, 24, struck down on a December night in the…

Raven’s Revenge – Huntsville, TX March 8

by the Sci Guy        www.bikeforums.net

Raven’s Revenge was a great time this morning. Lots of hills, which was tiring and my legs are sore but was a very nice change of pace from just flat riding here in the city. I miss the up and down of hills like when I was in Knoxville!
I did the 41 mile route, and despite suicide grey skies, some on and off drizzle, and some chilly wind as the morning went on, it was great. I’m happy to have completed my first ride! …

Tour de Cure – DFW


Braving the elements today because diabetes doesn’t take a day off DFW Tour De Cure training ride, fast group. — with Lew Alexander, Dave Hennesey, Jeff Kilarski, Brent Roby, Glenn de Veyra and Don Muchow in Coppell, TX.

Results: Driveway Spring Classic

Voodoo Racing


The weather here in Texas was unpredictable as usual for this year’s Driveway Spring Classic. Despite the cold and rain, Voodoo Racing showed up in force to…

Waco Bicycle Club Events

Monday, March 17
7:00pm  Monthly Club Meeting
Tuesday, March 18
6:00pm  Hallsburg Bike Safety Fair

DATES Ride and Event Schedule

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

Date     Title     Location     Type
Mar 19, 2014
06:00 PM     DATES Round and Round the Lake Ride     Dallas Bike Works     DATES ride
Mar 30, 2014
09:00 AM     DATES McKinney and Blue Ridge Ride     Intersection of Tennessee and Davis Street     DATES ride

Scenic/Eastside Transmountain Climb

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride

Sunday, March 30    8:30AM
Meet at Madeline Park in Kern Place for climbing ride that will go over Scenic then head to Transmountain Road. Climb to top and return via same route. 30-35 miles. Moderate-to-intermediate pace “No-Drop” Group, Larry Reid, …

Spring Trail Work at River Bend

GHORBA.org


A GHORBA trail team was out early Saturday morning to begin work in a new section of trail at River Bend. A trail network built on land managed in partnership with the Boy Scouts, GHORBA, and the City of Sugar Land Parks Department.
Dead wood was cleared, fallen trees…

The Alligator Ride

Lone Star Cyclists

Pace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option (Touring is a varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 – 9:00am
Location: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 4444 N Galloway Ave, Mesquite
Please park as close as possible to Barnes Bridge Road.
Distances: 36 and 59 Miles
Every year the Mesquite Rodeo Ride offers up some great roads to travel, and this weekend we are going to ride on some of them. We have a couple of routes to choose from: 36 and 59 miles. Come enjoy some pretty, rolling countryside in a setting that is a change of pace for us.
Why the funny name? Somewhere on the long route a sign once warned of alligators. You will stand a much…

Bicycle Tour – East Texas

by Dane Worthington

New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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