Texas Bicycling News July 22nd
Dallas: Urban Cycling
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“Are you interested in getting around on a bike but aren’t sure where to start? Do you want some tips for riding more smoothly in Dallas? Get the knowledge you need to fearlessly take to the streets! Come to the downtown library on Thursday, August 6th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM for an informal and interactive class on urban biking. Christina Jones, a longtime bike courier and bicycle advocate, will share the lessons she’s learned from her many years of experience riding the streets of Dallas. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn from a local! Topics covered will include: traffic laws and the rights of people on bikes; how to control traffic by taking the lane; situational awareness and reacting to common situations; what makes a bike-friendly route; and a question and answer session. Bring your snacks, drinks and questions!â€
New bike, new rules, safe cyclist
By Donia Caspersen Crouch      www.panews.com
It all started when I took my bike in for routine maintenance. I knew my aged two-wheeler needed help but I had no idea how much. By the time the expert finished checking boxes, the diagnostic report was three pages long. He strongly suggested replacing the cables, the tires, the grip pads; pretty much everything but the frame. It reminded me of a liquidation sale. Everything must go!
What the technician was too polite to say was this: Your bike is a …
Another Kind of Sacred Ride WARNING: Long, Heartfelt, and Sad. Wussies Don’t Read
by Bamwa      www.bikemojo.com
Trail Dog to Trailer Dog to Under Dog
Yesterday I had one of the best rides of my life. It wasn’t mountain, it wasn’t road, it was Sacred.
My dog Nia has finally gotten long in the tooth enough for me to decide to put her down. I used a vet that comes to your home where your dog can drift away in familiar surroundings. Last week I thought she might be able to make it another week or so but after a downturn over the weekend decided to schedule the appointment for today . Hence, yesterday was party time. Some of you may know Nia. Besides being GOAT shop dog, she has helped build trail and bridges at Revellie Peak, Reimers Ranch, Pedernales Falls and Pace Bend. She also spent a couple seasons on the TMBRA circuit camping and loitering all over Texas, has helped me sell I “bikeâ€trails stickers at Glen Rose and Syllamo’s Revenge, rooted me on at NUE events in Ark,Ga, and Ohio, and even served as greeter for Enchilada Buffet finishers at the Nut where we began enjoying trails together several years earlier. My first post on this forum was a rant against Government Canyon for threatening to impound my pet for leaving her tethered to my bumper during a ride. I stopped doing it after that but for a while she loved coming along to whatever park and chilling in nature with a water bowl , extra gallon and some shade. Never on hot or cold days and never more than 90 minutes. She particularly enjoyed the picnic benches at Reimers before the new lot and Muleshoe. Heck you may have even topped off her water back then(if so thanks). As she got older she …
Houston area Rides – Katy Flatland
the sci guy      www.bikeforums.net
Yikes. Yeah – I saw a lot of people going balls out like usual like it was no big thang that it was so hot, and heck no we don’t stop at rest stop we ride 100 miles at break-neck pace because that’s what we do because we’re all training for all the races and tour de france. I don’t get that mentality but whatever. I don’t get how there is any enjoyment of the ride itself. I take pleasure in not only the biking, but taking in the countryside and sights to see – and I enjoy seeing more than just the spandex ass 3 feet in front of me in the pace line for 100 miles. But to each their own.
Here’s some pics I took Sunday at the Flatland:
Come out to The Texas Time Trials “The Woodstock of Cyclingâ€
by TTTTÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.bikeforums.net
The Texas Time Trials is an annual series of 5 bicycle races which attracts the top endurance cyclists from all over the world as well as many racers doing their first Ultra Race. The Texas Time Trials is 5 events in one: The Tejas 500 (500 miles in 48 hours; a Race Across America qualifier), The Iron-Butt 24-Hour Time Trial, The Tin Butt 12-Hour, The Texas 6-Hour Shoot-Out and The Texas 26.5 mile sprint. … all hosted on our challenging and scenic 26.5 mile looped course in the heart of North Texas!
By Saturday afternoon, riders will be passing the start-finish at an average rate of a rider per minute, some flying at 20+ mph, and others peddling the last laps of their 500 miles. This makes it an extremely spectator-friendly event. Near the start/finish racers & crew can choose to stay in hotels, camp at the park, eat fast-food, or enjoy fine dining in Glen Rose, Texas. Couple that with primarily low-traffic roads, beautiful rolling hills & …
Masters Track Nationals continue in Rock Hill on Wednesday
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Rock Hill, SC (July 21, 2015) – The 2015 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships continued on Wednesday with another seventeen athletes claiming national titles, several of which claimed their second national title in as many days.
The morning session featured individual pursuit and time trials.
Women Master 45-49 Individual Pursuit
1.    Catherine Moore (Waco, Texas)     Fearless Femme p/b Haute Wheels Racing     2:33.304
2.    Suzanne Goodwin (Mckinney, Texas)     McKinney Velo Club     2:48.204
Women Master 40-44 500-meter Time Trial
2.    Cindi Vargas (Humble, Texas)     Matrix Cycling Club     40.790
7/25 & 7/26 Rides: Bat City Road Trip and Red Horn Coffee House!
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Saturday is the 4th Saturday of the month, and that means field trip! Popular opinion was to join Bat City again, so that is the plan. If you have an idea for the next field trip, send it along! Bat City departs from Red Horn Coffee House (http://redhornbrew.com) at 8am. I understand that their rides can accommodate A and B level riders and that you get to have a nice cold beer from Red Horn’s taps when its over.
Sunday is the Coffee Shop Ride! Last week’s visit to Red Horn was so nice we wanted to repeat it again this week. Yes, this seems like a lot of Red Horn lately but the place is pretty …
League of American Bicyclists Presents Richardson With Our Bronze BFC Certification
Bike Friendly Richardson      bikefriendlyrichardson.org
It was one thing to be honored with becoming the 5th city in Texas, and the first city in north Texas, to be recognized as a Bike Friendly Community. It was even better to actually have a League of American Bicyclists Board Member present us our certification, in person.
Gail Spann, one of the most active and influential board members of the League, also happens to live in north Texas. Instead of sending a League staff member from Washington D.C., Gail came out to personally congratulate Richardson residents and the Richardson City Council for a very difficult accomplishment. We are privileged to to …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Texas Time Trials – Glen Rose, TX http://t.co/47KLQHhhi9
The Texas Time Trials for 2015 will be S… http://t.co/oHBB2FDMOf
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
It's hard not to laugh when you're demonstrating bike/body balance and getting up close and personal!… https://t.co/x0AAom4i7W
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) July 23, 2015
Another Wednesday night. Another win. Another victory beer. Nice job Brock and company! Whoop! http://t.co/YWBUK9hUiX
— Knobbies & Slicks (@knobbies_slicks) July 23, 2015
Great turnout at the first Wednesday night practice! pic.twitter.com/ZgpnDCZ5FP
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) July 23, 2015
Thank you Downtown Dallas, Inc. for putting together a SMART bike share plan! We should have done this a year… http://t.co/hHwXtjn0wD
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) July 22, 2015
Our Third Thursday Hullabaloo is at @OnionCreekCafe tm evening, 6-8pm, with food & drink specials. http://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb @HoustonHeights
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 22, 2015
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/623948997481226240
.@SA2020 Ride with us #WWNSA down the SA Mission Reach on SUNDAY 07.26 | 8:30 | 9am wheels down #EABCoop pic.twitter.com/aBWM8OS2CY
— ELE (@E_Lopez_E) July 22, 2015
All 3 routes are headed to their meet up – less than a week away! Check out #T4KOzarks on the Alaskan Highway! pic.twitter.com/zXAcD2Amkk
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 22, 2015
New device could help protect Houstonians on bikes as part of Vision Zero: http://t.co/NrJFKYaCte
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 22, 2015
These two young racers are killing it in the txvwdoctor Kenny Hill Autowerks Junior 4/5 race! Pre-Reg… https://t.co/QzaUa2ecoH
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) July 22, 2015
@bikeaustin: Join Bike Austin and @AURAatx on SATURDAY to talk bike lanes and sidewalks! https://t.co/stQSwIcdhl
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 22, 2015
MoPac Bicycle & Pedestrian Bridge progress spotted on this morning's ride! pic.twitter.com/1KOQlRJzBk
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) July 22, 2015
Beautiful day at Alabonson bridge opening @HoustonBikePlan @AnniseParker pic.twitter.com/HYb6qUg3hz
— Cathy (@cbhalka) July 9, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminder
2 Day Alert: Bike-Friendly Friday Breakfast – College Station, TX, Jul 24, 2015 07:00AM – 201 Dominik Dr, College Station, TX, 77840, Un
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 22, 2015