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Texas Bicycling News Digest September 1st

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Cyclists Cut Off by Ghost Tracks Closure

by Robert Rivard        therivardreport.com


San Antonio’s most popular urban cycling route was cut off by last week’s closure of the so-called ‘Ghost Tracks’ by Union Pacific Railroad. The closure, which will last until Oct. 1, forces southbound cyclists to detour on to busy South Presa Road. A map produced by the City of San Antonio and a second one by the Rivard Report show the very few options cyclists can choose from in devising alternative routes south of the Missions.
The Ghost Tracks are the site of one of San Antonio’s most enduring urban legends, which you can read about here. Cyclists in the area are accustomed to seeing cars filled with teenagers and others parking their vehicles in neutral to watch them roll across the …

Wednesday Brushy Creek/Deception Ride

Wednesday, Sep 9, 2015, 6:00 PM

Brushy Creek Sports Park
2310 Brushy Creek Road Cedar Park, TX

10 Mountain Bikers Went

We will be meeting at 5:45 pm to air up, tune and hit the Brushy Creek Deception trail wheels down at 6:00 pm, this will be a ride for folks who want to ride Deception Trail at a faster beginner to intermediate group pace, depending on the crowd. If we get a big group we can split up based on the pace people want to ride. NOTE: This really isn’t a …

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The Racing Post September Edition

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In this edition of Spoke&Word…

BikeHouston


September 2015
In this edition of Spoke&Word…
A Word from Michael Payne on being a part of BikeHouston, read more>>
BikeHouston@Events Come see us at our events from socials to community rides, read more>>
BikeHouston@Work Find out what BikeHouston has been doing to improve your rides, read more>>
BikeHouston&Me Meet Sam Sage BikeHouston events volunteer, read more>>
BikeHouston@Reviews An overview in pictures,  read more>>
Ride In the spotlight this time the Ice Cream Ride, read more>>
Calendar Check out our calendar for the coming weeks, read more>>

National Public Lands Day – Austin Ridge Riders – Walnut Creek Trail Maintenance

Saturday, Sep 26, 2015, 9:00 AM

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX

19 Mountain Bikers Went

Please Sign up at the following link so we get an accurate head count and your T-Shirt size:http://www.austinparks.org/npld.html?utm_campaign=35&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_listNational Public Lands Day | Austin Ridge Riders – Walnut Creek Trail MaintenancePool Parking LotThe trails at Walnut Creek Park need some TLC! The Austin Ridge Rid…

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Hotter’n Hell Hundred

Pedal Pushers        roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com


Almost 11,000 riders participated in this famous endurance ride. Behind the flags is the MPEC building where one picks up the registration packet and is engulfed in a biker’s fantasy. Vendors had on hand just about any cycling accessories that a biker could possibly want, need, or just get an extra something to have on hand.  And if hungry or thirsty that could be satisfied in the building also. …

Texas A&M Bike Friendly University Survey

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Howdy,
TAMU has applied to be designated a Bike Friendly University in an effort to jump start the next phase of culture change regarding bicycles as legitimate transportation in Aggieland.  Additionally, the TAMU Bicycle District Plan which will become an official appendix in the revised TAMU Master Plan is being delivered this month.
While I know we are not perfect, we have made dramatic improvement over the last 4-5 years.  Earning this designation will help me help us in the ongoing continuous improvement process. …

Draft Houston Bike Plan Goals + Women Bicycling Forum

BikeHouston

The Houston Bike Plan team reviewed extensive public input and worked closely with the Bicycle Advisory Committee to draft the following vision and goals:
VISION:By 2026, Houston will be a Safer, More Accessible, Gold Level Bike-Friendly City
GOAL 1: Improve Safety
To provide a safer bicycle network for people of all ages and abilities through improved facilities, education, and enforcement
GOAL 2: Increase Access
To create a highly accessible, citywide network of comfortable bike facilities that connects neighborhoods to transit, jobs, and activity centers, including schools, universities, parks, …
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Longhorn Cyclocross Series

San Angelo Bicycle Association

The Longhorn Cyclocross Series will be held at the San Angelo State Park and will begin in October. Races will be held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Wednesday Evening Series ??Oct 7 6:30 pm ?? Oct 14 6:30 pm ?? Oct 21 6:30 pm ?? Oct 28 6:30

DATES Norma’s Brunch Ride – Long Route

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

When:     Sep 27, 2015 07:30 AM
Where:   15th Street and Independence – Plano, TX – Plano
Norma’s Brunch Ride
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Hosted by Audré & Warren Casteel
We will start early to beat the heat and beat the rush at Norma’s.
53-mile Start: 7:30 a.m. – 15th and Independence in Plano; NW corner in front of Big Lots. Warren will be here!
33-mile Start: 8:15 a.m. – Anderson Bonner Park; on the White Rock Trail just South of LBJ Freeway on Park Central. Audré will be there! (To find her call 214-212-7402)
Warren will lead the group down from Plano and pick up the other riders (and Audré!) at Anderson Bonner. We will ride through University Park and Highland Park on our way across the Trinity River and to Norma’s in the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff for breakfast.
I need a rough count for Norma’s, so let me know if you are coming – warren@casteelsign.com or 214.212.7365. Come on even if you don’t RSVP – they are flexible – to a point!
Here is the map for the Norma’s ride 52 miles long route: …

RIDE SCHEDULE – September 2015

Georgetown Cyclopaths

Day Date Time Meet at Miles Map Miles Map

Saturday 9/5/2015 8:00 AM Berry Springs Park 35 miles B24 46 miles B16
Sunday 9/6/2015 8:00 AM Berry Springs Park 33 miles B46 38 miles B40

Saturday 9/12/2015 8:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA7 46 miles WA8
Sunday 9/13/2015 8:00 AM Berry Springs Park 31 miles B9 37 miles B13

Saturday 9/19/2015 8:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 29 miles F5 43 miles F3
Sunday 9/20/2015 8:00 AM Berry Springs Park 34 miles B64 41 miles B58

Saturday 9/26/2015 8:00 AM Catholic Church in Andice 35 miles A12 48 miles A14
Sunday 9/27/2015 8:00 AM Berry Springs Park 32 miles B39 43 miles B50

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