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Texas Bicycling News November 2nd 2016

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$23 million raised to link 50 miles of Dallas’ disconnected trail system

Robert Wilonsky

www.dallasnews.com

In late June the Circuit Trail Conservancy said it would attempt to raise $23 million in private dollars to complete the trail system Dallas has long been promised — the 50-mile-long network that would link North Dallas to southern Dallas to East Dallas, Bishop Arts to Uptown. This morning, its board members held a news conference in the Flag Room to say they had delivered on the promise.
Now, the …

I have thought about buying the SRAM eTap system but this might meet my needs for a lot less money.

X-Shifter’s universal wireless shifting kit goes live

By Tyler Benedict

www.bikerumor.com


At Interbike, we spotted X-Shifter roaming the grounds with their wireless shifting upgrade kit that turns any derailleur into a wireless, quasi-electronic shifting one. Whether it’s for road or mountain bike, anything from base level up to premium units, X-Shifter connects to them and gives you control with a single thumb pad to manage both front and rear shifts.
Since we first saw them, they’ve added a road specific shifter unit, upgraded the software to include multi-shifts, controlling both front and …

Tour de Fresh Funds Five Salad Bars For Fort Worth ISD

www.perishablenews.com


DALLAS – At this year’s annual Fort Worth Spooky Bike Ride with Mayor Betsy Price, California Giant Foundation’s Tour de Fresh initiative presented the mayor and city of Fort Worth with a check for $15,625 – the equivalent of five salad bars for Fort Worth ISD schools.
Fort Worth ISD, with …

RESCHEDULED to Thurs-Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail

Thursday, Nov 10, 2016, 9:00 AM

Govalle Park
5200 Bolm Rd. Austin, TX

4 Austin Cyclists Went

RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY AT 9 AM.Weather permitting…A moderate pace ride (roughly 11 to 13 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park up to the Abrupt End at Lindell Lane just north of Decker Lake.  Round trip is about 20 miles.  The trail is paved for the entire distance,with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound.  We’l…

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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department eyes Pedernales Falls expansion

By Asher Price

www.mystatesman.com

Eager to protect the views in a popular Hill Country park, Texas State Parks and Wildlife Department officials said Wednesday they are negotiating to buy 300 acres of land overlooking Pedernales Falls State Park.
The park, established more than 45 years ago, comprises 5,212 acres of Hill Country hiking trails and limestone bluffs. …

Man suspected of stealing 14-year-old’s unattended bike

Jonathan Munson

www.kiiitv.com


CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) – Corpus Christi police have released surveillance images of a man who they stay stole an unattended bike belonging to a 14-year-old boy the evening of Sept. 24.
It happened at …

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Michael Andersen

www.peopleforbikes.org


For years, the City of Austin has been on a quest for one of the holy grails of bike infrastructure: the perfect low-cost bike lane separator.
Every common option has …

Southern Tier, October to December 2016

By Jared Keeman

www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 22: Fort Clark Springs to a few miles short of Leakey: A tailwind at last
Tuesday November 1, 2016, 68 miles (109 km) – Total so far: 1,475 miles (2,374 km)
Short day today as it’s too far to make Austin in 2 days so I’m planning on 3. Tomorrow will be heading to Fredericksburg then next day into Austin.
I made a super late start to the day, getting some laundry done and chatting to a few of the RV residents. Late enough I figured I’d grab lunch in Bracketsville before heading down the 90 to Uvalde. The 40 miles to Uvalde was nice enough, with a strong crosswind and an introduction to the rolling hills to come. The scenery is greening up now though which is a welcome relief from the …

Day 23: 2 miles South of Garner State Park to Kerrville: Didn’t get as far as planned but a great days riding

Wednesday November 2, 2016, 65 miles (105 km) – Total so far: 1,540 miles (2,478 km)
It was raining this morning when I woke up with the sun at around 7.30. Weather said it was due to clear up a bit around 10 so I packed down tent and hung out at the campground till then. It was still a bit patchy then but not enough to warrant a rain jacket. I did deploy the plastic bag rain cover for my backpack strapped to my rack.
Entered hill country proper today and while I didn’t make as good time as I’d hoped the scenery was much more varied than last few days of desert and very enjoyable to ride through. Being overcast for much of the day to keep the rain off was great as well.
Roads today were the highway 83 to somewhere north of Leakey then the 39 through to Kerrville. Road quality was …

This weekend’s rides and other updates! READ ME! PARTY! KIT STORE OPEN!

by Thomas

steinerranchcycling.com

This Sunday, November 6 is the SRC party at the lake clubhouse in Steiner Ranch (down Quinlan Park Rd almost to the end, then turn left on River Bend and follow it all the way to the end). The party starts at 2pm and there will be BBQ, beer, and other refreshments. Bring your family! Please RSVP here so we know how much food and drink to provide: http://evite.me/ZKFEx1QdWV . Everyone that has ridden with us before is invited (and …

RIDE SCHEDULE – November 2016 Short Rides Long Rides

Georgetown Cyclopaths

www.cyclopathsoftexas.com

Saturday 11/5/2016 9:00 AM Dale’s Essenhaus Restaurant in Walburg 32 miles WA11 46 miles WA12
Sunday 11/6/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 34 miles B63

Saturday 11/12/2016 9:00 AM Catholic Church in Andice 35 miles A13 48 miles A15
Sunday 11/13/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 35 miles B23

Saturday 11/19/2016 9:00 AM Berry Springs Park 35 miles B24 46 miles B16
Sunday 11/20/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 34 miles B48

Saturday 11/26/2016 9:00 AM Union State Bank in Florence 29 miles F5 43 miles F3
Sunday 11/27/2016 1:30 PM Berry Springs Park 34 miles B64

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