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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest April 8th

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Results: Charter Reserve Stage Race 2014

by John Powell        www.voodooracing.net

Voodoo Racing had seven riders in the top 10 of various categories following the time trial, putting us in a great position for the crit races on the 2nd day. We woke up to find a strong storm cell parked over Tyler hitting the city with strong winds, cold temperatures and hard rain. The race promoters decided to keep everyone safe and cancel the crits.
This left Voodoo with the following top 10 GC results: …

Sprawling Houston sees increase in commuter cyclists

Madison Henry, Research director- Houston Business Journal


Last week,  Houston ranked among the country’s most sprawling cities— out-sprawling San Antonio, Austin and even Dallas and Fort Worth — in a recent report released by Smart Growth America. As vast as Houston is, it only barely made it into the top 10.
It will come to no surprise to regular commuters that Houston also ranks among the nations worst metro areas for commuters. Inrix, a data firm based in Kirkland, Wash., keeps a scorecard for the worst metro traffic areas  in the U.S., and Houston ranked…

Strava Revisited

Bike Noob

Okay, I have no integrity whatsoever. After bashing Strava several times on this blog, I am now immersed in the ride tracking program — big time.
Why the sudden change in feeling? Well, it’s all because of a new phone. I’ve never had a smartphone before. All my mobile phones were very basic. So when my wife and I sprang for new phones over the weekend, I knew I would want to try out some apps. And for a cyclist, what better app to try out than Strava?
Honestly, I thought I would use it to take the place of my Bike Journal entries, where I keep tabs online of my rides. Strava catalogs much the…

Mountain Bike Time Trials

San Angelo Bicycle Association

The mountain bike time trials are held at the San Angelo State Park. The park entrance fee is $3/person unless you have a State Park Pass. All MTB time trials start at what’s commonly known as the “playground.” Enter the south entrance off 2288 (about a mile from Arden Road) and continue straight until you see the playground on your left.
As we are holding 6 TT’s each, we are re-instating the rule of attending three events to qualify for end of the season recognition. We will also be able to establish most improved using three qualifying times and we will recognize perfect attendance. …

April Newsletter Published

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

The April edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
Blind Stoker Seeks Captain
Round and Round the Lake Ride
Impromptu Tandem Ride
Pete’s Impromptu Redneck Ride …

Interview – Ride for Heroes – Aledo, TX

www.Wheelbrothers.com

Hey Wheel Brothers! Has spring been treating everyone well? We hope everyone has had a chance to get out there and get started on their spring rides. If you are looking for another awesome ride, benefiting an awesome cause, you have got to check out our interview with the board members of the Ride for Heroes.
Why join your ride?
The Ride for Heroes is a well-organized ride that offers the right combination of scenery and challenge.  Our routes are well-marked and our law enforcement control of traffic is top notch.  We consider our rest stops to be the best in Texas.  You’ll find friendly, enthusiastic, and encouraging people. Plus, there’s even homemade cookies and more.  Lunch is included in the entry fee and you get your choice of a hamburger, veggie burger, or hot dog with chips and…

First BikeValet at Sunday Streets a Success

www.bikehouston.org


The premiere of BikeHouston’s BikeValet service at the Sunday Streets event in The Heights was successful. Despite the rain, people turned up with their bikes at the bike coral on White Oak Drive. They left their bikes and went to enjoy all the entertainment the neighborhood provides.
The BikeHouston’s volunteers also were enthusiastic about the arrangement. Of course they had to move their table with goodies around to keep everything dry, and next time they will ask…

How to make a trail map, creating a mountain bike trail map with free online tools

Shawn McAfee        www.texasmountainbiketrails.com

Today’s Bearded Bike Tip is answering a viewer question about how to create a trail map for the local MTB trail.
Luckily with today’s online tools and a cell phone it is easier than ever to create a great looking and functional trail map. …
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcAVfxEGFs4&feature=player_embedded

More Progress On Central Trail South

Bike Friendly Richardson


We’ve been following the progress on the Central Trail South (what we are calling the DART Trail section between Arapaho Road and 635 LBJ) and we are seeing some great progress. The last time we checked, the biggest barrier – which was building the trail over some creeks and drainage systems (between Belt Line Road and Spring Valley Road) – was requiring some major, time consuming construction.
From our latest inspection over the past weekend, we discovered that most of that construction is…

Spring Races

by League Director in News        www.texashighschoolcycling.org

Wow, we really thought the main page had been updated long ago with the spring road schedule but guess not.  Sorry about that!
Check the race series tab to see the full schedule complete with results from the events that have already happened.
Remaining race weekends at this point are: …

Tweets

https://twitter.com/cnwracing/status/453537402439491584

Event Reminders

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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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