Base Training/Base Miles
by Victor Jimenez, Darryl Kotyk, Rob Grissom        Cycle 360 Media

The term base miles (or base training) may be a new one for you, or it may be something that confuses you a little.  In this podcast, the Cycling 360 crew talks about the ins and outs of this subject and how to make the most of off-season training using these methods.

In this episode the round table discussion focuses on base training and includes valuable information including: …

Danger From the Wacky Left (Turn)
by Steve A            Dallas Point-to-Point

On Tuesday, in “Hard Right,” I related how the vulnerable road user, namely one of those giant SUVs, put himself into a position to get squished like a bug. Somewhat conveniently, today’s cautionary road tale involves a different danger, in this case, a”Wacky Left” turn brought back memories of getting hit in a very similar…

The Love Affair
by Darryl                lovingthebike.com
Ever wonder how “The Love Affair” of cycling is seen through a “non-rider’s” eyes?  Today’s guest post by Vania Selvaggi just might be the most beautifully written cycling story ever written by a non-cyclist.

Earlier this month, I read an awesome “non-cycling” article online and liked it so much that I asked the writer if she’d consider writing a post for me.  She wasn’t a cyclist herself, and I was pleasantly surprised when she so easily agreed.  Below you will find all the goodness that flowed from Vania in response to my request.  Enjoy.
The Love Affair
by Vania Selvaggi
The bike showed up four years ago. After Ian unveiled it, I stalked it from various angles. “Wow,” I said. “It’s so cute.” Ian laughed. At me. So, I switched tactics – terminology. “I mean it’s cute in a powerful way. Slick, with…

The future of bicycling in America…and how you can help
We formed Peopleforbikes.org (PFB) in 2010 to help make bicycling better for everyone. We wanted to encourage individuals to show their support for safe, stress-free bicycling in their hometowns. We wanted to publicize and celebrate all the great things that happen when people ride bikes.

So far, so good! After a solid first year, the PFB movement nearly tripled in size during 2011. Nearly 500,000 supporters now power our collective, unified voice. We will continue to grow in 2012.

We’ve rallied the PFB troops four times to show how much Americans care about the federal investment in bicycling. In 2011, our movement sent more than 100,000 letters to U.S. Representatives and Senators. These messages made a strong impression, and inspired…

I remember my slow motion fall many years ago at an intersection on a very busy street when I realized at the last moment I could not get my feet out of the pedals before I fell over. Other than the embarassment there was no injury.

Crashing made easier…and other stuff.
by minorbaker            Austin on Two Wheels
I hate falling.
I hate falling when I am going fast.
I hate falling when I am going slow.
I hate falling when it is quite obviously my fault.
I especially hate falling when it is somebody else’s fault.
If you ride your bike long enough you are bound to fall off it in some way.  I have suffered all manner of falls.  As a kid, I was hit, I hit a car, riding across town to meet my parents for breakfast.  I made assumptions that a street closed to thru traffic would not have any cars on it, and so I dove into the corner on my 40lb Huffy…

Spring Creek Trail is Re-Opened
by dickdavid            Bike Friendly Richardson

According to this week’s newsletter from the city:
Repair work on Spring Creek Trail has been completed by the contractor ahead of schedule, and other than some cleanup work still taking place over the next several days, the trail is open for…

New Bike Route Signs On Collins
by dickdavid            Bike Friendly Richardson

I noticed these last night and thought I would share. The new signs – that I’ve seen so far – are placed on Plano Road (approaching Collins) and on Collins, between Plano Road and the Central overpass.

I wonder if these are place holders until they get money to finish out the painted bike lanes on Collins. …

New Mail List, Rides & Events Update – January 2012
by Veljko Roskar            GHORBA
New year, new email list.
The volunteers at GHORBA are working to consolidate our mailing lists. If you don’t want to get more of our updates (not more than 1-2 per month), please click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of your email now, and we won’t bother you again.

So, what’s going on?

Well, we have some great out-of town and in-town singletrack rides coming up! As always, there will be multiple…

Event aims to bring new life to Corpus Christi cycling
By Julia Arredondo/Special to the Caller-Times
South Texans can build a monster bicycle, bring an old beach cruiser back from the dead, or stitch together a new riding group at Corpus Christi’s inaugural FrankenBike swap meet Sunday.

House of Rock hosts the free event and welcomes all cyclists interested in selling, swapping and socializing. Organizers plan to hold FrankenBike, described as a cycling flea market, quarterly in an effort to raise awareness of bicycle support and activity within the…

Mud, obstacle courses offer fitness variety
By Bill Cullins            San Angelo Standard-Times
Soldiers in various stages of military training undergo hours of fitness “challenges” that test their ability to overcome tough obstacle courses under harsh conditions.

These “confidence courses” help soldiers build both physical stamina and develop a mentality of “I can overcome anything.”

In the civilian world, similar challenges are at the core of a fitness competition craze that’s increasing in…

5 Mountain Bike Obstacles You May Not Be Able To Conquer… Yet
by Shawn        Texas Mountain Bike Trails
At one time or another everyone is new to the sport of mountain biking. We all go through a process of growing and learning how to handle the different obstacles that are on the trails.

Take a look at these 5 mountain bike trail obstacles, the reasons why they are so difficult and also how to conquer and overcome them. But please don’t judge me on the artwork I used…