Still no riding today. My sinus is getting better, slowly! The temperature hovered around my cutoff point at 60 degrees. I am still thinking of Friday.

Trainer Night Begins!
By Kim

WHO: Anyone with a bike that rolls.
WHAT: Indoor trainer session. Sufferfest videos that will make you cry for your mom.
WHERE: Bicycles Outback 4707 W.Waco Drive Waco, TX.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 p.m. till the suffering is over.
WHY: It’s dark outside. You need to ride. Misery loves company.
HOW: Bring your own bike, trainer, towel, water, wheel block, and change of dry clothes for afterwards. You will be drenched in sweat. Loaner trainers first come, first serve.
FREE EVENT. Bring a friend!

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maybe moving to Dallas from NJ. lots of questions!
by RTM                forums.mtbr.com
Hey all, I may have the opportunity to move to Dallas for work. I’m not thrilled about uprooting, but I’m trying to eliminate emotion and weigh the pros & cons. I figured you guys might understand the importance of riding and outdoor activity in my decision. Having a variety of riding close by is crucial to me as, with two small children, my weeknight rides are so much easier if I can be on the trail within 30 minutes.

So, I’ve seen mountainbiketx.com, but I’m completely unfamiliar with the area. I’m having a hard time piecing it all together. Thanks in advance for having the conversation.

I lean more toward the all-mountain & DH side of the spectrum. I do enjoy the challenge of a tough climb, and “cardio” rides are fun once in a while but definitely the exception if I can help it. How is the terrain in the Dallas area?

Is Dallas an outdoor-activity/fitness friendly city? Thinking about their attention to the park system, bike/jogging paths, hiking trails, lakes, rec. sports teams, etc., playgrounds for the kids? Safety?

What are a few towns & areas where a run of the mill, upper middle class family with young children should look for housing? Good schools are crucial and I’m not sure we could afford private schools.

I’m very interested to hear from like-minded people.

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Born in Arkansas, but visiting Texas 🙂
by rasnickj1982                forums.mtbr.com
Hey, I’m coming to Dallas Texas for a week around Thanksgiving to visit the in-laws. Was wondering if you could help me find some fun long rides on single track, possibly a way to get 3-4 hours in at a 8-9mph pace. Heard you guys were famous for your hospitality…hoping I won’t be disappointed

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Lake Georgetown/Goodwater Trail Tips?
by jnroyal                forums.mtbr.com
I’m spending a week at Christmas again with the in-laws in Georgetown this year and plan to bring a steel hardtail to leave at their place for good. They live just a couple of miles from the dam at Lake Georgetown so I’m hoping to do the Goodwater Trail at least once on this trip. Any tips on riding this trail, especially as regards not getting lost? Is the trail easier to follow clockwise or counter-clockwise?

And what tires do you recommend – I’m thinking maybe 2.4″ Ardents?

Any other “can’t miss” trails in the area? I’ve hiked/run along the Barton Creek Greenbelt and it seemed pretty cool.

Thanks in advance for any advice and I hope to see you guys out on the trail in about 6 weeks!

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West Texas Cycling Association Monthly Meeting
Date: December 7, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Host: McInturff Conference Center
Phone: 806-775-8260
Where:     602 Indiana Avenue
Lubbock, TX

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Swap Meet this Monday!
Lone Star Cyclists
This coming Monday is our monthly club meeting. We will be having a swap meet. So clean out your garage, closet and bookshelves and look for items that you no longer need or use. Bring items to sell, trade or give away to your fellow cyclists. This is a great opportunity to make room for all the goodies Santa will be bringing! The meeting starts at 7:30 at the Bob Duncan Center in Arlington at 2800 South Center Street Arlington, TX 76014. The board members meet at 6:30 and all are welcome to join us.

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Urban Action, Short and Long
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring (varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, November 17, 2012 – 8:30am
Location: River Legacy Park, 703 NW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington
Google 32.790152,-97.113444

Distances: 19 and 52 miles
Stay to the right as you enter River Legacy Park, and park in the last parking lot east of the restroom pavilion.

This Saturday’s ride will feature a short route that loops around north Arlington and a long route that encircles DFW Airport, with several stops at stores along the way.

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Four Pedals of the Rose Mountain Bike Time Trial Series
Tyler Bicycle Club
This winter the Tyler Bicycle Club and East Texas Triathletes are hosting a mountain bike time trial series.  This series will consist of 4 time trials, one time trial at each of the Tyler area trails.  Simpson’s Fitness & Adventure Sports will be giving away a Gary Fisher Design Trek Marlin Single speed 29er sport mountain bike.  To qualify for the prize drawing, each participant must ride in three of the four time trials.   The dates/places for this series are 12/2 – UT Tyler trail, 12/16 – Faulkner trail, 1/20 – Tyler State Park trail, 2/3 – Lindsey trail. The trials will begin at 2 pm.  You must be an active member of either club to participate.  Check the forum and Facebook pages for updates.

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CHeWing ThE PHat: Too Much Torque!
by JaredS                Texas Mountain Bike Trails
Too Much Torque

Have you ever tightened a bolt on your mountain bike and then all of a sudden SNAP?!  Yeah, you just tightened it too much causing the bolt to break and possibly crushed the part it was attached to.  I remember putting my first couple of bikes together at the bike shop in upstate NY where I twisted off numerous handlebar bolts.  Tighter has to be better right?  Not so much….
Why care about the tightness and torque? …

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Plan, Set, Match. Now what?
by bikedenton

Of the many things Denton is known for, resident advocacy and passion for issues can certainly be considered the norm.

You see it with the public input towards the natural gas drilling ordinance rewrite. You see it with food trucks. And we most certainly saw it / participated in / reveled in the passing of the Pedestrian and Bike Linkage components to the Denton Mobility Plan.

Denton was passionate, Denton showed up, and Denton got a plan with funding.

But what happens after advocacy pays off?

Since the Bike/Ped Plan was unanimously approved by Council in late February, seemingly little has tangibly been put into effect. There has of course been time and energy spent in engineering of the plan, but where and…

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Biker’s trek puts spotlight on DeKalb, Bowie County portion of 130 mile trail
www.news-journal.com (Longview, TX)

Over a three-day weekend from Oct. 26-28, 2012, biking enthusiasts and supporters of the 130 mile Northeast Texas Trail, Steve DeBauge and Joseph Pitchford, completed a “thru-bike” of the entire route, cycling more than 130 miles from Farmersville to New Boston.

Pitchford chronicled the pair’s trip in great detail calling it “a challenge, logistically and physically—-but well worth it.”

Pitchford said, “In spite of some difficult and even impassible segments, we came away convinced that the NETT vision will ultimately yield a recreational treasure and tourism draw for Northeast Texas. That said, there is a reason this end-to-end trip had never been accomplished before—the NETT is simply not ready yet. For every well-maintained and rideable segment, there is one that is seriously overgrown. It will take even more hard work, passion and yes, some money, to get the entire route ready…

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NICA appoints Austin McInerny as new executive director
By: Cycling News
McInerny replaces Selee in high school mountain bike organization

The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), the youth development organization governing high school mountain biking in the United States, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Austin McInerny, formerly NICA’s education programs director, as executive director. In his new role, McInerny will strengthen NICA and provide leadership to reach its goal of being coast-to-coast by 2020.

McInerny replaces Doug Selee, who took over as the organization’s Executive Director this summer, but has since parted ways with NICA.

“The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) board of directors announced today that Doug Selee has transitioned out of his role as executive director, and Austin McInerny, formerly NICA’s education…

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STCC Drop the Turkey
by sooner1            Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
We started this last year and it was such a big hit, we’ve decided to do it again!  This is the one time of the year that a Shawnee Trail CC ride is not a no-drop.  Of course, the only thing being dropped is the turkey (and the calories and pounds you’re going to ingest later in the day!

We’re planning to do the same routes as the Thursday Night Rider.  The number of pace groups will depend on who shows up, but we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Ride will start in the parking lot next to Rudy’s BBQ (same as Thursdays).  There is a run going on that morning in downtown Frisco, so enter from the tollway service road.

Watch here and on facebook for updates.

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Cycling brings hope to injured Veterans
by WB admin

The 11th of the 11th is a very special day of the year. It’s a day where we stop, thank and honor those who have fought for our safety and freedom. Whether it be through personal observation or attending a parade to show our support, we find a way to say thank you.

This year, a very special cycling club, “Warriors on Wheels” paried up with the non profit organization “Operation Comfort” to make the second annual 500 mile “Ride Texas” bike ride from…

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Tweets

Denton has its Bike/Ped plan, now what? http://t.co/zigqBeHN

— Bike Denton (@bikedenton) November 13, 2012

Pedaling for Safer Roads will happen at 6PM – 8PM on Nov. 29th. We'll be riding 2gether from City Hall to the Capitol building at 6:45PM.

— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) November 13, 2012

Please BE KIND to Cyclists will be handing out FREE front and rear LED lights if you need them. http://t.co/d49j4Psg

— BE KIND to Cyclists (@bkindtocyclists) November 13, 2012

Straight from the winner: The Austin Tri-Cyclist Tour de Gruene Bicycle Classic Race Report – http://t.co/WclaZI8r

— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) November 13, 2012

Up to 82 riders and had great conversations today with two different people who are considering signing up! If… http://t.co/oksdAQKz

— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) November 13, 2012

“@davidbarrettmtb: Wearing a chamois and leg warmers under my clothes so I can hit the trail right after class. @pearlizumi @MSUCyclingTeam”

— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) November 13, 2012

Ride the trails and help others at the same time! Free food and beer! Paid entrance fees! Free custom t-shirt!… http://t.co/LvU6HqGB

— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) November 13, 2012

Emily Penn talks about the freedom that was given back to her in the form of a Catrike from Texas Irish Cycling… http://t.co/zzroH91B

— rideATAXIA (@rideATAXIA) November 13, 2012

Lots going on in this great Georgetown CX Fest photo by Lee McDaniel. Check out the rest of the album here:… http://t.co/86zm8cGM

— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) November 14, 2012

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