Texas Bicycling News Digest September 3rd
Flat Creek Crossing Open 9-6-14
www.austinbike.com
Flat Creek Crossing will be open for riding this Saturday, September 6th for riding. We don’t always get an option to ride here, so while it is open, it is best to take advantage. The cost is $10/head and you will need to sign a waiver. …
Bike Houston’s Master Bicycle Plan
www.criticalmasshouston.com
Michael Payne, Executive Director of Bike Houston, pulls over in the middle of a break during Critical Mass, and shares the key points of his organization’s work.
Video courtesy of Cameron Belcher.
“Mountain” Biking – Texas Style
by Kendall Beymer      resetandrestore.blogspot.com
Took the bike for out one last trip on some dirt today. If you are riding in Houston Texas you should really bring about 3 times the amount of water you think you will need. I only doubled my usual take – and it nearly cost me my life (possibly a ‘slight’ exaggeration there).
A few quick pics of some random stuff: …
Standing on 2 wheels: Young amputee shares joy for bicycling
www.sulphurdailynews.com
Jacob shared a little of his passion for cycling with his friend Cierra Theriot, 16, a Grand Lake High student who has been blind since she was an infant. With Cierra taking the second seat, Jacob, who wears a prosthetic from the knee down on his left leg, took the lead on a tandem bicycle as the two took a quick tour around part of Sam Houston Jones State Park. …
Best Things in Life #7 – A Bike Ride
GOSSIP FROM THE GIRLFRIEND GATHERINGSÂ Â Â Â Â Â gossipfromthegirlfriendgatherings.com
I won’t say exactly how many years it has been since I threw my leg over, mounted, and rode a bike.  However, I will give you a hint – Beyoncé wasn’t born yet when I did. So, when one of my girlfriends suggested joining her on her weekend bike rides I laughed – loudly.
This conversation occurred on an early cold morning this past March, 2014 while my friend was waiting for the start of the Tour de Houston.  A small group of us had decided to cheer her off, go have breakfast, and cheer her back when she crossed the finish line after her 40-mile ride.  Before she rode off, she…
RIDE SCHEDULE
Georgetown Cyclopaths
| RIDE SCHEDULE – September 2014 | Short Rides | Long Rides | |||||
| Day | Date | Time | Meet at | Miles | Map | Miles | Map |
| Saturday | 9/6/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 35 miles | B24 | 46 miles | B16 |
| Sunday | 9/7/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 33 miles | B46 | 38 miles | B40 |
| Saturday | 9/13/2014 | 8:00 AM | Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg | 32 miles | WA7 | 46 miles | WA8 |
| Sunday | 9/14/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 31 miles | B9 | 37 miles | B13 |
| Saturday | 9/20/2014 | 8:00 AM | Union State Bank in Florence | 29 miles | F5 | 43 miles | F3 |
| Sunday | 9/21/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 34 miles | B64 | 41 miles | B58 |
| Saturday | 9/27/2014 | 8:00 AM | Catholic Church in Andice | 35 miles | A12 | 48 miles | A14 |
| Sunday | 9/28/2014 | 8:00 AM | Berry Springs Park | 32 miles | B39 | 43 miles | B50 |
September Newsletter Published
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
The September edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
Upcoming Rides
Round and Round the Lake Ride
Robson Ranch Ramble
Gateway to Texas Tandem Tour
Halloween Ride
More Ride Leaders Needed!
News From DATES Members
Upcoming DATES Meetings
Ride Reports
DATES Rides & Activities
Round and Round the Lake – Wednesday, September 10
Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts
Ride Start: The Lot, 7530 E Grand Ave, Dallas
Meet Time: 6:00 PM
Ride Time:Â 6:15 PM
Ride Leaders:Â Ernie & Regina Coose
Distance: Two loops around White Rock Lake
We’ll saddle up in The Lot parking lot, then ride two clockwise loops around the lake. We’ll include the NW Highway adder for an 11-mile loop. If work or traffic keeps you from starting with the group, don’t miss out. Start counter-clockwise and meet us along the way. This is a social ride so no team will be left behind.
After the ride, please join us at The Lot for drinks and…
How did Austin fare in Bicycling Magazine’s 2014 Best Cities to Bike list?
By Pam LeBlanc      www.austin360.com
Austin just missed making the top 10 in Bicycling Magazine’s list of the 50 most cycling-friendly cities in the United States.
The magazine releases its rankings – based on percentage of bike commuters, amount and quality of cycling infrastructure, transportation budgets, civic and political commitment, historical performance, future projections and more – every two years.
New York City topped this year’s list, released today. Austin came in a respectable 11th.New York City from seventh place in 2012. Magazine editors noted the city’s installation of more than 350 miles of new bike lanes, a spike in…
Tweets
Will Corpus Christi Ever Be ‘Bike Friendly’? http://t.co/mGnACUGXrs via @TheFoghornNews
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 4, 2014
International Walk to School Day is October 8 | BikeTexas http://t.co/uyUvnaZ06l pic.twitter.com/wgMJFIdRLN
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 4, 2014
Check out Red Rider Troy Shelton riding in the Hotter N Hell 100 last week. This pic shows him at the Shepherd… http://t.co/x83yQe4006
— DFW Tour de Cure (@DFWTourdeCure) September 3, 2014
Did You Know? Harris County offers 45 hike and bike trails totaling 228.8 miles.
— Houston (@VisitHouston) September 3, 2014
biking and being sweaty 😅☀ï¸ðŸš´ @ Texas State Capitol http://t.co/oE2eFmHPmQ
— Kaitlin Kubassek (@kaitkub) September 3, 2014
Bicycling Magazine ranks 50 best US cities for bicycling. Two #Texas cities made the list http://t.co/vZQGg36Rzd pic.twitter.com/D50rbq9k6q
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) September 3, 2014
It's Graveltopia, our first ever gravel ride in the Hill Country. It's bumpy and fun with a party at the finish. http://t.co/Tqkmeq7tJI
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) September 3, 2014
Tonight and for the next few weeks, we return to the traditional Wednesday route, departing at 6:00 pm, in… http://t.co/dMBhsWD4p8
— McKinney Velo (@McKinneyVelo) September 3, 2014
This weekend we will have two days of racing. FNR on Friday night and Atomic Time Trials on Saturday morning…. http://t.co/JNVTGt6dKK
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 3, 2014
Well, you have good days and you have bad days. Today, I think I had a years worth of bad days. #ontothenextone
— Lawson Craddock (@lawsoncraddock) September 3, 2014
Orbea Recalls Avant Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard: Description: This recall involves all Avant bicycles and carb… http://t.co/aP2hdeIWgn
— BicycleBrandsDirect (@bicyclebrands) September 3, 2014
It's the end of an era! After 35 years in business, my favorite bike shop, @BikesportTX is closing in October. http://t.co/BMmxYLTmro
— Some Girl EH (@SomeGirlEH) September 3, 2014
The World Famous Sunday CX Practice moves to Northwest Park this week, hosted by Embros Bicycle Club. Wheels down at 7:30 am Sunday. #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) September 3, 2014
Big News!
After 40 years in the bike business, Jeff has decided that it's time to retire and enjoy life in other… http://t.co/qjMn5XRcxG
— Bikesport (@BikesportTX) September 3, 2014
Austin area group rides, categorized by difficulty and day of the week, updated for 2014 – http://t.co/admhdiOtnR
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) September 3, 2014
Update Ride Schedule September 2-7 http://t.co/53TkUgUPhT
— EP Cyclists (@EPCyclists) September 3, 2014
Our own Chad Haga……..respect….. http://t.co/njatIsv2ss
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) September 3, 2014
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bike-Friendly Friday Breakfast – College Station, TX, Sep 05, 2014 07:00AM – 201 Dominik Dr, College Station, TX, 77840, Un
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 3, 2014
2 Day Alert: ATRA: Friday Night Omnium Series – Houston, TX, Sep 05, 2014 07:00PM – Alkek Velodrome, Saums Road, Houston, TX, United Sta
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) September 4, 2014