Texas Bicycling News Digest October 23rd
Bike Around the Bay 2015
by JONxBLAZE
These Bluetooth lights turn your bike wheels into turn signals
by Nick Summers      www.engadget.com
Safety lights are one of the most important pieces of bicycle equipment, especially if you ride at night or in low-visibility weather conditions. Most look the same — a large, forward-facing beam under your handlebars and a slim row of red LEDs under the saddle. But Revolights are a little different. For years now, the company has been experimenting with lights that attach directly to your wheels and, by constantly analysing your speed, illuminate at just the right moment to create two arcs of light. The new Eclipse, which it’s pitching on Indiegogo, is its most ambitious set to date. For starters, …
Taichung report: Tire makers talk standards
by Matt Wiebe      www.bicycleretailer.com
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) Anyone who has had to cut a tire off a rim with a knife, take heart: bike tire makers have finally had enough too.
Tire makers Challenge, Continental, Mavic, Schwalbe and others met with the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry at Bike Week here this week to kick off a discussion about establishing meaningful standards for the way a tire and rim interface. Josh Deetz of Felloe is drafting a set of measurements he thinks will better define the tire-rim interface and then the group plans to come together, with interested rim and wheel makers, to discuss dimensions maybe during the Taipei Cycle Show next spring.
The current tire and rim standard, …
Heights and Killeen ISD discuss growth
By Lauren Dodd | Herald staff writer      kdhnews.com
City of Harker Heights and Killeen Independent School District officials met Monday evening for a joint workshop meeting to discuss infrastructure and provide updates on areas in which both entities work together.
“It really does take a village to raise these children, and we appreciate KISD for being a part of that, Harker Heights Library Director Lisa Youngblood said. …
… What we are doing is a truly multi-modal plan utilizing every mode of transportation in the city, Molis said. We are looking at biking, not just as a form of transportation but also a form of recreation. We are planning to create adventure trails, where a hiker or BMX biker would take these trails as they …
Mountain biking research project survey
by Jessums7Â Â Â Â Â Â www.reddit.com/r/MTB
Hey r/MTB, I am working on a senior research thesis about mountain biking culture. I want to learn/analyze what the reasons people go mountain biking are, and get a sense of what the experience of going mountain biking is. I can’t say too much more about it here because doing so would add bias to the data.
To collect data for the project I have created this short survey and I would really appreciate it if you filled it out. {https://denison.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_exhQGMltJ89aQiV](https://denison.co1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_exhQGMltJ89aQiV)
The survey is completely anonymous. If you are interested in learning the results of my research, or a more detailed explanation of what my hypothesis is, my email is provided in the introduction of the survey.
This project not only fulfills my last major requirement for my diploma, but I am also going to try and get it published in an academic journal. I am an avid mountain biker myself and am grateful for any help the mountain biking community gives me with this. …
EDITORIAL: Troubling RGV road trend threatens cyclist safety
THE MONITOR EDITORIAL BOARDÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.themonitor.com
This week’s launch by the City of McAllen of its low-cost bike sharing program is a terrific idea. The only problem is that given the recurring number of accidents involving bicyclists here, our roads don’t appear safe for cyclists right now.
It’s terribly discouraging for those of us who want to exercise on two wheels, or get around town via a less pollutive method, that we are risking our lives to cycle here. This is because motorists either are not courteous, don’t know the rules of the road and/or are driving distracted, which includes texting, talking on …
CANCELLED (RAIN) Fredericksburg Fall Foliage Frolic
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club      www.hcbtc.com
October 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fredericksburg Fall Frolic, Oct 24, Fredericksburg. Ride starts at 8:00 am. This will be a unsupported ride, open to everyone who wants to enjoy a great ride of 25, 40, or 60 miles through the beautiful Hill Country of Texas. After the ride, lunch …
Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour
Texas Cycling      www.facebook.com
Texas Cycling Supporters –
Out of an abundance of caution and hours of thoughtful consideration Texas Cycling has decided to cancel this year’s Sweatin’ Burnt Orange Bike Tour. This event is a student-run initiative and the safety of our volunteers and the riders is our priority. The SBOBT team prepares for Sunday’s event by marking the course and prepping the rest areas during the …
Dallas Bicycle Coalition December Meeting
www.facebook.com
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm in CST
City of Dallas – City Hall
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, Texas 75201
Wind In My Wheels- A Journey Across America
By Richard Ostrowski      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Rain Rain Go Away Come Again Another Day: Kountze to Kirbyville
Friday October 23, 2015
Well we couldn’t avoid the rain today. We cycled in a light to medium rain throughout todays ride from Kountze to Kirbyville Texas. We rode a distance of 41 miles and I had an average speed of 12.2 mph. This may be my highest average which only occurred because it was a very flat route.
I had a light breakfast of cereal, waffle and a cup of coffee at the Super 8. After about 12 miles I had my second breakfast at McDonalds in the town of Silsbee.
We cycled today thru and beyond an area called the Big Thicket. Its a large forested area about 100 miles long and 50 miles wide. It has areas so thick and brushy with undergrowth its known to be impenetrable jungle. The Thicket has served in the past as a handy hiding place for outlaws and smugglers. During the Civil War, the Thicket became a …
10/24 & 10/25… suck
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
Tomorrow there won’t be a club ride. Armadillo Hill Country Classic is also canceled. This is a great time to try out Zwift before it goes to $10/month on the 29th!
Sunday is probably not going to happen either, but keep an eye out to our SRC media outlets. Or if …
Eastbound from California
By Kevin OLeary      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Day 19: Las Cruces to San Elizario, TX
Thursday October 22, 2015, 73 miles (117 km) – Total so far: 872 miles (1,403 km)
My warmshowers hosts made a wonderful breakfast this morning; I had steel cut oats, granola, yogurt, and toast with peanut butter. The also had a couple of cups of excellent coffee. It was a great way to start the day.
I needed to stop at a grocery store to get some food for the day and the 3 of us mounted our bicycles and headed for SaveMart. When we got there I was informed that Walmart had a better selection and was just a short distance away so we cycled there. It rained last night and after all the rain Las Cruces has had recently some of …
CANCELED: Rock Stacker Challenge Oct 24
Permian Basin Bicycle Association      www.pbbatx.com
This event was canceled. Much of the park is under water.
The Rock Stacker Challenge Mountain Bike Time Trial Race is Saturday, October 24
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
Fall…in love with cycling! Left San Antonio rains behind for North Carolina's Fall color. #brillant… https://t.co/ZeuCSjRRbS
— Glen Olsen (@olsenphoto) October 24, 2015
Cyclocross racing in the rain is not for the faint of heart. Nice job, @daltwalt_ !! #crossisboss #Cyclocross pic.twitter.com/ym0MUx2VRI
— Jesuit Cycling (@JesuitCycling) October 24, 2015
SATURDAY RIDE: The Fall Epic is tentatively set for Sunday with the likely possibility that it will happen Sunday… https://t.co/62UOvTWhDr
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) October 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/EPMPO/status/657589653613113344
WINE RIDE CANCELED. More details here: https://t.co/ebEgpC1r8x pic.twitter.com/6ULwz4fCEz
— Bike Barn (@BikeBarnTX) October 23, 2015
Check out this free ride taking place on 10/25 as part of Better Streets Week ATX! https://t.co/5u9zwwIrZ6
— Movability (@Movability) October 23, 2015
Want to learn how to make small repairs on your bike? Follow this series from Local Hub Bicycle Company …. https://t.co/a2VcDmlQ7o
— Bike Friendly Cedars (@BikeCedars) October 23, 2015
#ATXWeather: We are sad to announce that due to flooded roads in Bertram and Burnet we are postponing the ride to 2016. #HurricanePatricia
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) October 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/657607642815307776
From @txcxsynd: due to heavy rains DO NOT RIDE the Woodcreek Church course until next week's race (10/29). pic.twitter.com/TciwJNORFH
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) October 23, 2015
Ways To Build Hill Biking Endurance In South Padre Island 78597 Texas – https://t.co/MFmXxU78aH pic.twitter.com/0uVSSJaJ04
— Sade Seabron (@Sade_Seabron) October 20, 2015
Ramble is POSTPONED to  NOV 7th – https://t.co/t96CvxgdJD
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) October 23, 2015
CX7s course coming together. #ForTheLoveofMud Austin Cyclocross Cup High Five Events Bicycle World https://t.co/yAX1ZXA9k8
— ATXCXCup (@ATXCXCup) October 23, 2015
The 5th annual Reveille Peak 100 Mountain Bike Race is just a month away! Rain or shine, hot or cold, the race… https://t.co/lzgs776dA2
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) October 23, 2015
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Texas Bicycle and Beer Expo – Dallas, TX https://t.co/x0GVQY2dZF
Friday, October 30th
8:00 PM
Expositi… https://t.co/fksFmH0bW7— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 24, 2015
Texas Bicycling Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston's Moonlight Bicycle Ramble – Houston, TX, Oct 24, 2015 11:50PM – Chenevert and Polk, Houston, TX(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: CX7s Austin Cyclocross Festival – Austin, TX, Oct 25, 2015 09:00AM – 6614 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724, USA(CST) http://
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Sunday Roll – Spr/Sum – Dallas, TX, Oct 25, 2015 09:00AM – NE Corner Preston and Royal – 6011 Royal Lane Dallas, TX 75230
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tour of Las Cruces – Las Cruces, NM, Oct 25, 2015 09:00AM – Memorial Medical Center Annex (2450 N. Telshor, Las Cruces, NM
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: CX7s Austin Cyclocross Festival – Austin, TX, Oct 25, 2015 09:00AM – Walter E. Long Lake, Austin, TX, USA(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Riding Slow on Sunday Morning – Dallas, TX, Oct 25, 2015 10:30AM – The Lake House Bar And Grill – Northwest Hyway – Dallas
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Tyler Grit and Glide – Tyler, TX, Oct 25, 2015 01:00PM – Lake Dr, Tyler, TX 75799, USA(CST) https://t.co/nX2dMscsMy
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015
2 Day Alert: Fall CycloCross – Amarillo, TX, Oct 25, 2015 02:00PM – 8th and Crockett, Amarillo, TX (CST) https://t.co/zO9GAIm8iI
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) October 23, 2015