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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Digest October 28th

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Recap And Pics From Last Weekend’s Bicycling Skills 123 Class

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Last weekend, BikeDFW was asked to help out a local Boy Scout troop earn their merit badge in cycling, so we held a Bicycling Skills 123 clinic in Allen, Texas. Not only did we have the opportunity to teach some great kids, but also their parents. We wanted to leave this group with some good bicycle knowledge, so that the whole family can work together to ride safely. I feel that if the parents are safe riders, the kids will pick that up from them.
It was great to see the progress these kids have made, especially since many of them couldn’t even ride a few weeks ago. They were part of our…

Actually, biking has been getting dramatically safer as Americans ride more

Michael Andersen, Green Lane Project staff writer        www.peopleforbikes.org


The Governor’s Highway Safety Association released a report Monday that, the organization claimed, showed that the ongoing surge in American biking has increased bike fatalities.
Transportation reporters around the country swung into action.
“Fatal bicycle crashes on the rise, new study shows,” said the Des Moines Register headline.
“Cycling is increasing and that may be reflected by an increase in fatal crashes, the report said,” wrote NJ.com.
“Bike riding, particularly among urban commuters, is up, and the trend has led to a…

Cibolo Ride Sunday November 2nd

Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club

Sunday, November 2nd: Ride starts at 8:00 a.m. at the St. Paul Evangelical Church’s parking lot (the gravel part in the back) adjacent to Harmon’s BBQ for a 30 mile group ride at an easy pace.  Ride will proceed southeast through rolling farm country to New Berlin, then northwest by Zuehl and Hackerville Road back into Cibolo.  The 20 mile ride will cut over at Gin road between Santa Clara and Zuehl.  See Map #506.  Directions: To get to St. Paul’s (108 S. Main) in Cibolo take IH35 north. Take exit 175 and turn right on Roy Richard Dr. (FRM-3009 S).  Drive 3.2 miles and turn left onto Seguin Rd (FM 78).  Drive 1.4 miles and turn left onto W. TX-539 Loop.  Turn left on…

Riders and Their Rigs : Isaac Goodwin’s November

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November Hot Buns
Isaac Goodwin, Austin, Texas
Frame: November Hot Buns, size 56
Shifters: Sram Force
Rear Derailleur: Sram Red
Crankarms: Sram Force 22
Chainring: RaceFace Narrow/Wide 40t
Stem/Bar: Ritchey WCS
Brakes: Avid Shorty Ultimate
Wheels: November RFSW carbon tubular, 50mm deep, 23mm wide
Tires: Challenge Grifo 32
I absolutely love riding wide wheels; every wheel I own for both cross and road is at least 23mm wide. The ride is better, and the added bonus for cross is extra gluing surface. I’ve been dabbling with…

It’s coming! This year’s Pedal For Plenty kicks off on November 8.

Bike Friendly Fort Worth

It’s coming! Spread the word!! Cyclists pedal to support the Tarrant Area Food Bank! Our goal this year is to collect 2,000 lbs of non-perishable food. Collection begins November 8th! Collection Celebration: December 6th. Be there!

Will bike shops serve the changing market?

by Fred Clements        www.bicycleretailer.com

A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements
Editor’s note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on bikedealerblog.wordpress.com.
One of the most important metrics for bike shop success is store traffic. Living and breathing visitors are a necessary part of the retail business model for brick-and-mortar stores. Without them, retailers would be left trying to sell bikes to air, and that is very hard to do.
Getting people into the store is becoming a greater challenge, though. New research shows that consumer traffic at bike shops is declining across the board. While this is distressing news at first glance, there are also clear opportunities to reverse the trend.
The 2014 American Bicyclist Study, conducted by the Gluskin Townley Group, examined the demographics of adults who are current owners of bicycles. The fieldwork was done in February 2014 representing the 2013 calendar year. Results were then balanced to…

A Ride Across America to End Severe Acute Malnutrition

by Luke Mysse        cyclecause.com


Cycle Cause will be stopping in Austin TX and participating in two local group rides. Come out and ride with Luke, meet the family and support a great cause. All riders will receive a limited edition lapel pin.

Saturday Nov 1st
Bicycle Sport Shop, Parmer
Saturday morning group ride leaving at 8:00am from the Parmer location at 9900 W. Parmer Lane Austin, Texas 78717
Click here for more info about the ride.

Sunday Nov 2nd
Jack & Adams Bicycles
Sunday morning group ride leaving at 8:30am from Jack & Adam’s Bicycles. 300 S Lamar Unit L Austin, TX …

Boy And Father Bike Across Country To Raise Money For Cancer Research

www.myfoxphilly.com    (Video)

BRENHAM, TX–He’s only 9 years old, but one little boy is already taking a stand against cancer.
CJ Burford and his dad are riding through Brenham, Texas, as part of their cross country bike ride for the National Children’s Cancer Society. The goal is to raise money and awareness for cancer research.
CJ says he’s riding for his grandmother, who is a cancer survivor. He’s also riding for…

 

Why is Texas roads agency ignoring bike, pedestrian needs?

By Robin Stallings        www.houstonchronicle.com

Why is TxDOT unwilling to address the critical safety concerns of Texans who walk and bike? The question is urgent as the agency considers withholding federal money intended to build infrastructure that will make walking and biking safer.
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Trick It Up Bike Ride, Still Has A Few Tricks

By: Suzee Bolton        www.wheelbrothers.com

The Farmersville Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Trick It Up Bike Ride still has a few trick up its sleeves. Most awesome, while others are questionable depending on your skill level. With a population of approximately 3300, Farmersville is a rural community that takes pride in its historic downtown. The city is diligently returning each store to the historic period beauty and doing a very nice job. Charming antique shops, restaurants and a center gazebo makes a browse downtown delightful.
This is the last local rally of the season for the Dallas metroplex cyclist. Farmersville has earned the reputation as a cycling friendly destination. Trick It Up is one of the reasons and the other is access to the North East Texas Trail. The start was at the small Onion Shed situated across from the city park, where access to the…

BikeHouston needs volunteers this weekend for BikeFest and Sunday Streets

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After a very successful BikeHouston Moonlight Bicycle Ramble BikeHouston goes back to basics. Our mission is to make Houston more bike-friendly and a much better place to live, work and have fun. To achieve that we need to unite all cyclists to make ourselves heard at City Council, City Departments and all around Houston. You can help us.On Saturday November 1st BikeHouston presents itself at HTX Bikefest. We ask our volunteers to come out to talk about BikeHouston’s goals and mission, help signing up new members and…

2014 Enchilada Buffet – Blowout coming down Courtyard

by TC        Turnin’ Cranks


Had a puncture blow out while coming down the Courtyard descent during the Enchilada Buffet. Orange Seal didn’t do the job… back to Stan’s for me…

2014 Enchilada Buffet Ride Report

by TC        Turnin’ Cranks

The Enchilada Buffet is a grassroots Austin born event. Somewhat sadistic, it is a roughly 80 mile ride covering 5 Austin area trails worth about 40 miles of singletrack and another 40 miles of roads to connect them. It is an annual event on its 5th year.
It is quite an epic day in the saddle, and an ambitious one at that. Some of the trails covered are some of the tougher trails in Austin, including some Barton Creek Greenbelt back trail gnar, the always technical City Park, and everyone’s favorite trail to hate, Thumper, so named for the Thumping you will receive while riding it.
I first heard about the EB 3 years ago and decided then that it was something I wanted to…

Race Preview – Spooky Cross – 11.01-02.14

by joeyTWOwheels         texascx.com

If you’re looking for the only race in Texas that promises to bring the costume party, then look no further than the legacy events this weekend in Dallas. Spooky Cross is here, and it promises to be outlandish as the past events.
Race Director, Zac Lytle, gives us his take on the world-famous Halloween races.
The past few years we’ve seen Spooky Cross at Rosemont Elementary and Dallas Heritage Village. This year is the same as far as location, but will the courses be similar to years past?
We have the same great locations as the past two years. We will be keeping both courses very similar and will make a few tweaks to them based on racer feedback. For instance, at the school course we are going to…

Halloween Weekend Is An Epic Time For Cyclists In Houston

Cycling Space City

This weekend is shaping up to be an epic weekend.  Critical Mass is on Halloween night and that has to be a blast.  The next day we have the HTX Bike Fest and Bayou City Racing Cyclocross at Spotts Park in the Heights.  And Sunday has Sunday Streets
I hate to admit it but I’ll be trick-or-treating with the kids and will miss Critical Mass. Thousands of people riding their bikes through Houston while in costume!  Now that they have smoothed out the issues with the police, and the route, I am sure it will be…

City Park Slow Pace Intermediate-Level Ride

Sunday, Nov 2, 2014, 1:45 PM

City Park – Emma Long Motorcycle Trails
7548 Oak Shores Dr Austin, TX

2 Mountain Bikers Went

Let’s try this again, and this time I will be careful to avoid breaking the key off in my front door as I leave the house.For those who haven’t ridden City Park, it is definitely not a beginner-friendly trail.  It was originally designed for off-road motorcycles, so it basically goes straight up the bluff, then straight down, then straight up aga…

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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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