Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 31st
Question for McAllister Park Riders
by MoTec         forums.mtbr.com
I’ve been riding my vintage Stumpjumper there for awhile and I’m trying to decide on a new bike. I like to ride fast but I don’t get crazy like I did when I was younger. Mostly I’ll be riding in McAllister as it’s a short ride from home. I do okay on my old bike most places there but some of the really rocky stuff beats me up and it is a bit rough a lot of places.
I’m getting mixed opinions on the old 26 (or 29er) FS vs 29er HT argument, as I’m sure you can understand. What I’m hoping to hear from you folks is your opinion on the merits of a new 29er HT like the Airborne Goblin or a Specialized Stumpjumper 29er Comp vs…
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We’re starting to hear some good news from advocates across the country who are leading their statewide MAP-21 implementation efforts, and the Advocacy Advance team is committed to working with state and local advocacy organizations ensure that states and regions use every opportunity in the new law to increase the safety and convenience of biking and walking. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get involved, get in touch with your state contact.
This week our partners at the Safe Routes to School National Partnership hosted the webinar ““Navigating MAP-21: The Safe Routes to School Edition,†and next Wednesday, September 5…
iPhone Powered Bike Trainer Lets You Ride Virtual Roads
by Andrea Smith         mashable.com
There are already a number of apps that sync wirelessly with fitness gadgets that track your speed and heart rate while you’re out running or biking. But what happens when you can’t get outside to train?
Wahoo Fitness has unveiled the KICKR Power Trainer, the first iPhone-connected bike trainer, designed to gives you a realistic road ride.
It connects to your iPhone using Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ technology, so while you’re pedaling, you can increase or decrease resistance, to simulate various bike course. That’s done by adjusting the resistance in the trainer’s flywheel with either Wahoo’s or third party apps. The resistance adjustments replicate rolling hill…
Summer TT #11 8.23.12 & Summmer TT#12 8.30.12
by tonkster            Brazos Valley Mountain Bike Association
Official results from the past two TT’s. BIG thanks to Collin Clark for a GREAT route this summer.
Time Trial #11 –  8.23.12
Name    Time
Jason Foster    0:50:25
James Munnerlyn    0:43:36
JP Rheault    0:37:30
Jonathan Lidbury…
Labor Day Ride 2012
by sooner1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
Another holiday and another chance to do a route you don’t get many chances to experience. We have two routes mapped out for Monday, one of about 54 mi and a second of 32 mi. We’re not sure how many pace groups we’ll have; that will be very dependent on who attends, but our minimum average pace will be around 16mph and a likely 18-20mph on the longer route. Meeting at…
29 Inches: Does Your Bicycle Wheel Size Matter?
by Shawn McAfee         Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Everyone raves about 29 inch tires and how great they are. But why is that and is your bicycle wheel size really that important?
Here in Texas, it’s pretty conclusive based on bike sales. 29 inches of tire is highly preferred over the old school 26 inch tires. …
What a busy week! Glad it's Friday and tomorrow is full of #MTB at Sansom park in Fort Worth. Anyone want to join me?
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 31, 2012
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Team in Training North Texas Blog – DFW Cycling, Running and Triathlon | Blogger Fit – DFW's Online Fitness Resource http://t.co/q3dztp90
— Blogger Fit (@BloggerFit) August 31, 2012
One more week until the start of #CycleXTexas. Who wants to join me in the Texas panhandle? Any @TexasTech RedRaiders want to join?
— Jim Cycle Across TX (@CycleXTexas) September 1, 2012
Riding Park Road 1C between Bastrop and Buescher State Parks in the AM. Last time I rode it was the weekend the fires started in 2011. #fb
— Jeff C. (@331miles) September 1, 2012
Here's an article Austin 360 wrote on the Austin-Del Valle Motocross Park, where we'll kick off the Dirt Derby in… http://t.co/Rv8Z3IM6
— Dirt Derby (@DirtDerby) August 31, 2012
We've ridden Leakey, TX w/ @CycleCampUSA & it's great! Head down w/ them & ride Texas' best roads & have a blast! http://t.co/SGLaPAhC
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 31, 2012
“@TimKosters: My view for 7 hours. #UNTcycling http://t.co/nha0FKWG†good view! You guys have fun this weekend!
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) August 31, 2012
feeder roads are scary. Thanks for the pic “@corymscott87: http://t.co/XTzWzxsb @msucyclingteam group ride to froyoâ€
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) August 31, 2012