Thinking Time, Not Miles

Bike Noob

It occurred to me the other day that once again, my riding has settled comfortably in the 25-mile range. Oh sure, I’ve got some longer rides under my belt — but nowhere near the metric centuries I did semi-frequently a couple of years ago. It seems that lately, my rides have been stuck in a range of between 23-27 miles.
A few years ago, I bemoaned the fact that I rode so many 25-milers. I felt that I was shortchanging myself — not putting in enough effort to improve as a cyclist. And I did work to get those long rides to longer distances. But now, I hardly ever think about distance.
In fact, if I pay attention at all, I pay attention to the number of minutes I spend on my bike. A long ride is anything over two hours. At my 14…

North Texas Bike Polo

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Meetings: Sunday 3pm-9pm(ish) Mack Park
North Texas Bike Polo is a North Texas sports group. Bringing friends and family together for the wonderful sport of hardcourt bike polo. Loaner bikes and equipment are available, anyone and everyone is encouraged to come play!

Tour de Cypresswood Bike Path

Houston Cycling Club

Thursday, September 25, 2014
6:00 PM
Cypresswood Bike Path
1/2 Block East of Cypress Wood Crossing Blvd.
Cypress, TX

ARR September Club Ride @ Pace Bend Park

The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group

Saturday, September 27, 2014
8:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N
Spicewood, TX 78669

Results – Chappell Hill Bank Classic • Sep 7 2014

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• Men Cat 3     • Men Cat 4
• Men Cat 5     • Men Junior -10
• Men Junior -10 Open     • Men Junior 15-18 Cat 4/5
• Men Master 40+ Cat 1/2/3/4     • Men Master 50+ Cat 1/2/3/4
• Men Master 60+ Open     • Men Masters 35+ Cat 4/5
• Men Pro/Cat 1/2     • Women Cat 1/2/3
• Women Cat 4     • Women Junior -10 Open
• Women Masters 40+ Cat 3/4

Loop Group Ride

San Angelo Bicycle Association

09/30/2014
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: TX Dept of Transportation
Categories: Road Ride
Riders meet up at the Texas Department of Transportation on the corner of Knickerbocker and Loop 306 at 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Click the map to see the 20-mile loop option. If you are new to the group, let somebody know and I am sure someone will help guide you and make sure you are not left alone. However, these rides are self-paced so you may get dropped.

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Event Reminders

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