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Texas Bicycling News Digest October 12th

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Local physicians to give away safety helmets to children

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The physicians of Lamar County want to help ensure the safety of local children by giving away free safety helmets Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Paris Family Fun Center, 2625 Spur 139, Paris.
The Lamar Delta County Medical Society safety helmet giveaway is part of a statewide effort — Hard Hats for Little Heads — launched by the Texas Medical Association in 1994. The program promotes fun exercise and teaches parents and children about the importance of wearing a helmet.
The event is sponsored by the Lamar Delta County Medical Society, in conjunction with the Texas Medical Association. October represents the 20 year anniversary of the…

We Don’t Just Ride Horses in Fort Worth

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Since riding a horse through downtown Fort Worth isn’t really an option these days, one of the best ways to enjoy the great city of Fort Worth – while also getting some exercise – is by bike. Cycling groups are popping up all around the city, and more and more people are turning to bikes to minimize travel costs to work. Bikes are a great carbon-neutral transportation method and cycling groups  offer great opportunities to getting some serious exercise and some serious fun.

But the biggest issue with biking is safety. Cyclists are vulnerable – it’s not as though bicycles have airbags that can cushion a hard fall on an asphalt road. Car drivers often don’t respect the rules of the road when it comes to cyclists, and regard them as more of a nuisance than a fellow traveler. There’s a negative stigma surrounding people that wear helmets, as if…

Anyone wanna do Austin to Houston this weekend?

by heartk        www.reddit.com

I recently finished touring the Pacific Coast – Vancouver to LA. I’m from Houston and got a rideshare that’ll get me to Austin Friday night and, given there’s no crazy thunderstorms, I plan on riding back to Houston over two days on Saturday and Sunday. (I could also do it over three days).
Anybody interested in joining me?

Vignettes From a Ride

Bike Noob

Our Sunday morning club ride promised to be routine. The A’s were going some distance southeast of Austin, while Maggie and I decided to do a B ride to the south. The forecast was promising: in the 60s (18C), partly sunny, and zero chance of rain.
My glasses were covered in mist as I pedaled over to the ride start, and it was chilly enough that I wondered if I had underdressed. After faffing around and finally starting three minutes behind schedule, we made a long line along the road as we struck out from our Starbucks.
But at our first left turn, we left one behind. Jerry had taken off his windbreaker and stuffed it in his pocket, and lagged behind us at the…

Bike Around the Bay-2 day event

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014, 7:00 AM

Royal Purple Raceway
2525 South Farm to Market Road 565 Baytown, TX

1 Cyclists Went

Bike Around the Bay is a fully supported two-day, 180-mile bicycle ride around Galveston Bay that showcases the natural beauty of Galveston Bay and benefits the Galveston Bay Foundation. Now in its eighth year, Bike Around the Bay began with the goal of bringing people together from all over to see and experience Galveston Bay. Many people are unaw…

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Saturday Beginner Ride

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014, 9:00 AM

Performance Bicycle
4750 Fm 1960 Rd W Houston, TX

1 Bicycle Enthusiasts Went

Leaves from the store to Cypresswood, Cypress wood to TC Jester going north an then back.Please bring a helmet, spare tube, waterbottle, positive attitude 🙂

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Farmer’s Market Ride

Saturday, Oct 18, 2014, 8:00 AM

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing
1 Ardovinos Dr sunland park, NM

11 Cyclists Went

Meet at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing at 8 a.m. for Beginner/Intermediate-friendly (15-17 mph) ride through Upper Valley. 30 miles. Bob Clark,[masked]. Advanced group (18+ mph) will go 45 miles (La Union, then Border Crossing). Randy Limbird,[masked]

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Bandero to Blanco, TX 12 Oct 2014

by Brian        www.brothersbikeride.com        Video

Today we rode 77 miles, some of it in the rain, all of it without any headwinds (or crosswinds either, for that matter), but much of it in some very hilly terrain.  The hills of Texas Hill Country definitely made the ride very challenging.  I took two videos and half a dozen photos, which I provide below for your entertainment.  Ok, it won’t be as entertaining as Beth’s blog will be, but hopefully you’ll enjoy my post nonetheless. …

Texas Hill Country Bandera to Blanco

by Tim        www.brothersbikeride.com

After a scrumptious breakfast at the Diamond H B&B, we started today’s ride in a light rain. By the time it stopped raining, about an hour later, we were pretty soaked. A few drizzles here and there but no more rain. We would come upon wet roads, but somehow we avoided the rain. Lots and lots of hills, but at least the wind was not a factor today. We got a little lost in Comfort, TX, but no big deal.
We arrived at tonight’s destination in Blanco, TX around 4 pm after a 77 mile ride. Tired but not as tired as last night. Got barked at several times but not chased except for dogs in fenced yards.
I’m having a mechanical issue. My best guess is a bearing in my crank shaft is shot. The noise started around 25 miles into today’s ride, but doesn’t seem to affect the pedalling. I plan to call…

Bandera to Blanco: Another long day in the saddle in Cowboy land

By Mark Sullivan        Another Week in Texas

Sunday October 12, 2014, 77 miles (124 km) – Total so far: 199 miles (320 km)
Last night was a good sleep at The Diamond H. Breakfast was great and Nancy and Jim were enjoyable and entertaining. Jim had many a story about his race car driving days. The weather was not what was predicted. Cloudy and rainy all day with cool temperatures in the mid 60’s all day but no wind which really made all the difference. I’d rather ride in rain with no wind. We are back on the Adventure Cycling route having rejoined in Comfort, TX. We will stay on the route all the way to Navasota. Tim mapped a great alternative route from Brackettville to Comfort. We experienced Texas hill country without being completely overwhelmed and today for…

Thousands flock to Sunday Streets event in the Heights

By Michelle Iracheta        www.chron.com


People walked, ran, bicycled, danced, hula hooped and socialized Sunday afternoon on a vehicle-free 19th Street in the Heights, as part of Mayor Annise Parker’s Healthy Houston Initiative.
The lively, dog-friendly celebration took place between Shepherd and Heights Boulevard Sunday afternoon. Launched earlier this year, the Sunday Streets pilot program has been so successful that the city has opted to continue them on the first Sunday of every month. The next two are scheduled for Nov. 2 in the Third Ward and Dec. 7 in the East End, respectively.
“Each time they get better,” said Sandra Simmons, 54, whose been to…

Texas Cup Action — Cyclo-Cross

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Red licorice was the hand up of choice during the Junior U10 race at the Bicycle Sport Shop’s Six Shooter.
Photo courtesy of Carla Jennings.

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