Texas Bicycling News July 23rd
White Rock’s East Lawther Trail: New wider, asphalt pedestrian path is open for business
By Christina Hughes Babb      lakehighlands.advocatemag.com
The new trail is open — maybe the yelling, fighting and crying will ease up now.
It was right about this time last summer that Dallas’ Park and Recreation Board, and later the Dallas City Council, approved up to $1.2 million for one phase of upgrades to White Rock’s East Lawther Trail. Trial improvements, implemented in segments, top the list of 10 White Rock Lake improvement priorities, which the Dallas Park Department announced back in 2010.
Upgrades have steadily occurred over the last decade. For several years now, the west side of White Rock Lake has offered a wide, smooth lakeside trail that runs parallel to the city street, which accommodates faster cyclists and motor vehicles.
East of the lake, however, nearly all traffic — both wheel and foot — has been choosing the public street, which …
Adrenaline junkie, Winter Olympian Katie Uhlaender pursues new sport in Frisco
By KATE HAIROPOULOSÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.dallasnews.com
Not trying is not in Katie Uhlaender’s nature. The three-time U.S. Winter Olympian in skeleton figures she has nothing to lose as she pursues a new sport — track cycling.
The 31-year-old is accustomed to racing down an icy track, head first, at nearly 90 miles per hour, her glossy, red hair tucked into a helmet. But the McGregor, Texas native chose Dallas as a place to build a unique support system and a bridge to her future — the possibilities for which are ever-changing.
Uhlaender now trains at Frisco’s Superdrome, a 250-meter, wooden oval track that …
Cyclefest rolls into Fort Davis in September
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The Permian Basin Bicycle Association will put on the 39th annual Cyclefest Bike Tour and Hill Climb Sept. 18-20 in the scenic “Texas Alps†of Fort Davis.
The event benefits Fort Davis emergency management services and firefighters, and Boy Scout Troop 30.
The 100K and 200K Brevets will start Friday morning from Fort Davis.
On Saturday morning the tour kicks off at 8 a.m. at Prude Ranch. Cyclists will ride at their own pace through terrain and distances to match their ability; four routes are available. The ride concludes with a lunch party.
The Mount Locke Hill Climb to McDonald Observatory starts at 9 a.m. Sunday. Riders have …
‘Bike Wars’ looks at friction between cyclists, motorists
by Pam LeBlanc      fitness.blog.austin360.com
If you ride a bike to work in Austin, you’re probably familiar with the friction between motorists and cyclists.
HBO highlights the issue in its latest episode of Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel, titled “Bike Wars.†In the episode, Gumbel looks at cities like New York and San Francisco, as they struggle to adapt to growing numbers of commuter cyclists. He also travels to bike-crazy Copenhagen and Amsterdam to …
City Council approves new bike master plan on first reading
by Brooke Crum      www.reporternews.com
ABILENE, Texas – In a meeting packed with discussion, as well as members of the public, the Abilene City Council approved a bike master plan on first reading. The council also took the first step in seeing bond projects approved in a May election reach fruition by securing architectural services.
The public will have a chance to chime in on the bike master plan, which might include new paths or lanes throughout the city, and several other zoning items during public hearings on Aug. 13.
The zoning items will include one from Walmart so it can build a …
Eighteen national champions crowned on Thursday in Rock Hill
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Rock Hill, SC (July 23, 2015) – Eighteen more national titles were determined on Thursday as the 2015 USA Cycling Masters Track National Championships continued at the Giordana Velodrome in Rock Hill.
In the lone individual pursuit of the morning, Dean Phillips (Wenham, Mass./Team Fit Werx) beat out Karl Baumgart (Scottsdale, Ariz./GPE Racing p/b Athlete Octane) for the gold medal in the men’s 40-44 event. …
Women Master 45-49 Time Trial
1.    Dana Walton (E Norriton, Pa.)     Chester County Cycling Foundation     38.583
2.    Suzanne Goodwin (Mckinney, Texas)     McKinney Velo Club     41.818
Women 1/2/3 Master 40-44 Points Race
1.    Cheryl Fuller-muller (Cumming, Ga.)     Argon18Racing p/b November &Fast Freddie Apparel     35
2.    Camie Kornely (Fort Lee, N.J.)     PSIMET Racing     8
3.    Cindi Vargas (Humble, Texas)     Matrix Cycling Club     7
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Fort Hood Challenge – Copperas Cove, TX http://t.co/vlIGl7rjjThttp://t.co/A3KHnjEoNo
Road Cham… http://t.co/KJfG4rWfbV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
https://twitter.com/AustinforAustin/status/624384843619524608
Each week we add one more set of wheels to our group! It's so great to meet new women, help them… https://t.co/UrFG4F4dc3
— Carlos & Lisa Uranga (@TeamUranga) July 24, 2015
Early start tomorrow. She's by the door and ready to go. Her distant cousin has won 2 stages thus far… https://t.co/5LryTo3SR0
— Mario Arroyave (@marroyave35) July 23, 2015
Thursday ride. (@ Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Trail in Beaumont, TX) https://t.co/LV4kc17Ffx pic.twitter.com/EFLTlH2NTr
— Benny Vargas (@BigPapi241) July 23, 2015
Inspired by song "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)," 'Fat Guy' bikes Across US to save his marriage: http://t.co/wdk1iFazkm pic.twitter.com/hS5kIkAYAv
— ABC News (@ABC) July 23, 2015
Be careful on the @NorthavenTrail by Preston. Overhanging branch by trailhead. @311Dallas @DallasParkRec pic.twitter.com/bUbLjVZbzm
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) July 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/Joseph_Taylor6/status/624269268092366852
We need your help. Immediate opportunity to get bike lanes on W Alabama! Pls sign up & attend Rebuild Public Meeting https://t.co/OZW6xAyjnV
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 23, 2015
#tbt to 4100 miles of driving, bringing home silver in a national championship race, and pedaling… https://t.co/G7cXQ6oExT
— adam leedy (@TheCruxyBits) July 23, 2015
— Bike UT (@bikeut) July 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/624184164615614464
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Bike MS: Cactus & Crude – Midland, TX, Jul 25, 2015 07:00AM – Apache Corporation, 303 Veterans Airpark Lane #600, Midland,
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: NWCC Saturday morning rides – Hockley, TX, Jul 25, 2015 07:30AM – Zube Park, Hockley, TX 77447, United States(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Goatneck Bike Ride – Cleburne, TX, Jul 25, 2015 08:00AM – Cleburne High School, 1501 Harlin Drive, Cleburne, TX 76033, Unit
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour de Gap – Abilene, TX, Jul 25, 2015 08:00AM – Abilene, TX(CST) http://t.co/a8GOzatMlp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: ARR Volunteers: Kid Trips – Boys And Girls Club of America – Austin, TX, Jul 25, 2015 08:00AM – Walnut Creek Metropolitan P
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bicycle Traffic Skills 101 – The Woodlands, TX, Jul 25, 2015 08:00AM – Woodlands Recreation Center, 5310 Research Forest Dr
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Concrete trail ride – Plano, TX, Jul 25, 2015 08:30AM – Cross Creek Apartments – 7401 Alma Dr. – Plano, TX 75025, USA(CST)
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Off Road at Rowlett Creek Preserve – Garland, TX, Jul 25, 2015 10:00AM – Rowlett Creek Preserve – 2525 Castle Rd, Parking L
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Houston Sports Park Crit Series – Houston, TX, Jul 25, 2015 03:00PM – 12131 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77045, USA(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 23, 2015