Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 30th
Outback Fallout
By Catherine         bicyclesoutbackracing.net
Well another edition of the Bicycles Outback Fallout is in the books, and we are all experiencing the post race feeling of being completely beat down. All in all it was a fantastic race with many new and exciting changes for 2012. First was the new course, two short loops with riders coming through multiple times every lap. Cat three racers got to experience a multi lap race and cat one and two racers got to experience the rule #5 loop. Most everyone had a great day even with four times up highlander for the cat one racers, great friends, great food and…
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Angela Hunt Speaks Loudly About Bold Bike Plan Steps
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Angela Hunt isn’t afraid of calling out city manger Mary Suhm and city staff for their “namby-pamby steps†to date on implementing the 2011 Dallas Bike Plan. So far, we’ve got around 5 miles or so of on-street infrastructure in place, but much of that is shared bike lanes, not the buffered or barrier cycletracks Angela and Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is…
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Spring bodybuilder charged with manslaughter in teen’s death
By Erin Mulvaney         www.chron.com
A Spring man is accused of striking and killing a 14-year-old girl and hitting a cyclist while on a drug used for bodybuilding, court records show.
Alexander Scott Wray, 26, an aspiring bodybuilder, has been charged with manslaughter for the fatal collision on May 28 at the 5000 block of Louetta, according to court documents from Harris County District Court.
Wray, driving his black Dodge Charger, told deputies that he had been driving to a 24 Hour Fitness when he struck Ana Sanchez, 14, and a cyclist after…
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Help Plano See the Light
by bergerandfries         Bike Friendly Richardson
All, Plano is looking at putting in a traffic signal at Preston Road and Commonsgate where Bluebonnet Trail could cross Preston. In order to do that, they have to do a traffic signal warrant study. Both vehicular traffic on Preston and bike/ped traffic on Bluebonnet at Preston will be counted. A signal can be warranted based on the volume of vehicular traffic (which we easily have), and/or volume bike/ped traffic. Get the picture?
When?
Wed 10/31 from 1 pm to 7 pm
Thurs 11/1 from 7 am to 1 pm…
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Upcoming Events!
by bobdole            GHORBA
GHORBA has an event for everyone in November. Skills Clinics, Group Rides, and Work Parties come on out and join in with us.
Group Ride
November 3rd and 4th – Now that the weather is cooling off it’s a good time for us to head up to Austin for a weekend road trip! With all the excellent mtb trails in the area it’s hard to decide which ones to ride so our group rides leader Mike Strawn has selected two of the most popular that are easy enough for most beginners but still challenging for more experienced riders. Saturday November 3rd features Pace Bend at 10 AM and with a side ride at Muleshoe later in the day. Sunday November 4th features a joint ride with the Austin Ridge Riders at…
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Drops Of Rain Dampened Bike Riding Today Before The Northern Front Invaded North Texas
Durango Texas
Today around noon my handlebars were on the paved trail in the Bob Findlay Linear Park, which trails past Arlington’s Interlochen neighborhood.
To get to the Bob Findlay Linear Park one pedals the paved trail which runs through the Village Creek Natural Historical Area. …
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North Texas Mountain Biking GoPro HD Hero2
by CrazyChinchilla3
Shot at Northshore and Big Cedar. Riding a 2012 Trek Rumblefish.
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CHeWing ThE PHat: Bicycle Wheels
by JaredSÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Texas Mountain Bike Trails
As I was cleaning off my mountain bike yesterday I was thinking just how important wheels are to make the bike work. Let’s face it, without wheels your bike is not going anywhere for sure.  The wheels of a bike are probably the most “taken for granted†part on the bike with more attention given to the air in the tire or tube.
Bicycle Wheel PartsWhen I was working in a bike shop my favorite thing to do was build up a set of bicycle wheels, the more custom the wheels the better. To take a hub, some spokes…
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CyclingSavvy Workshop
Cycling Savvy DFW
Through our interactive and engaging workshop, you will learn strategies for safe, stress-free cycling. You will have the tools to read and problem-solve any traffic situation or road configuration. This isn’t a boring, waste-of-time, forgetful workshop. You will cycle away excited, empowered, and ready to enjoy cycling anywhere in Dallas/Fort Worth. Don’t take our word for it, read reviews of what our Savvy Cyclists have to say about the class.
The workshop consists of three sessions: Truth and Techniques of Traffic Cycling, Train Your Bike, and Tour of Dallas. The entire program is provided in one weekend, but each…
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Tweets
SOS indoorSPIN easiest gear high spin 25 min.then next gear down 5 min hard,then 10 min right then 10 min left leg pic.twitter.com/rlgjN7AY
— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) October 31, 2012
For San Antonio area folks RT @ksatnews: Park patrols increased at Greenway Trails http://t.co/PAkU7psE #KSATnews
— wildtexas (@wildtexas) October 31, 2012
The Ghouls and Gears Bicycle Race is TOMORROW NIGHT! Registration is at 7:oopm! $5 – Remember, you HAVE to have a Costume!!
— Common Grounds (@CommonGrounds) October 31, 2012
New report for Cypresswood (Collins Park): Dry/Loose, trail is Dry and Loose, but fun.. More at http://t.co/nbB6QC8U
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) October 31, 2012