Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup January 10th
How Strava Is Changing the Way We Ride
A new social-media app for cycling has more than a million riders racing, cheating, and even dying for virtual supremacy over the world’s roads and trails. A recent convert to the cult explains how Strava is changing the way we ride.
By: Tom Vanderbilt      Outside Magazine, January 2013
A few winters ago 35-year-old Massachusetts cyclist Tim Johnson, one of the country’s top cyclocross pros, was holed up in the Santa Monica Mountains near Malibu, training on the area’s labyrinthine network of canyon roads. He was staying at the house of Ben Bostrom, 38, a champion motorcycle racer and accomplished road cyclist. The training ground was Latigo Canyon Road, a twisting and relentlessly ascending…
Walnut Creek Workday
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
When:Â Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 10:00AM til 1:00PM
Meeting location:Â Western edge of the pool parking lot (dirt/gravel parking)
What to bring:Â gloves, shovels, and rakes.
Description: With the recent rain, several of the erosion problems have been highlighted. There are several small fixes that can be done with the soil is moist and the trail is closed to riding. ARR member Cullen McMorrow will be leading the effort and will have waivers for all to sign. If there are enough volunteers, the worklist includes:
(1) New layer of dirt on BMX Loop S-berm that we looked at. It has some log protruding. Needs about 12 wheelbarrows of dirt.  Also can address some of the root issues on the climb immediately following…
Cedar Hill to Ovilla and Beyond
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring (varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, January 26, 2013 – 9:00am
Location: Cedar Hill High School, Hwy 67 and Cooper St, Cedar Hill (East side of Hwy 67)
Distances: 26 and 45 Miles
This route will take us southeast to Ovilla, then the long riders will hit the outskirts of Waxahachie before returning through Midlothian.
Lunch: To be determined
Exact ride details subject to change based on weather, road conditions, etc.
Ride Leader: Determined on-site
Valley Ridge Park to Maypearl
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring (varied pace with frequent stops averaging 12-15 mph)
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2013 – 9:00am
Location: Valley Ridge Park. From Lake Ridge Parkway west of Hwy 67, turn west on Texas Plume Road. At the stop sign turn right on Sweeping Meadows Lane. Park in the first lot on the right.
Distances: 43 and 62 Miles
On this year’s Groundhog Day we’ll meet up in Cedar Hill again, head south to Midlothian, and then descend to Maypearl for some great vistas and country roads. The Maypearl countryside is hilly, challenging, and well worth the visit. We’ve never seen a groundhog in Maypearl, but there is always a first time for everything!
Lunch: To be determined
Exact ride details subject to change based on weather, road conditions, etc.
Ride Leader: Determined on-site
Bike MS: Sam’s Club Round-Up Ride
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Dr. Pepper Ballpark 7300 RoughRiders Trail Frisco, TX 75034
visit web site call 469-619-4700
Saddle up for the Metroplex’s largest cycling fundraiser — the two-day, 150+ mile Bike MS: Sam’s Club Round-Up Ride — rolling out May 4-5, 2013. Register as an individual or team participant and help stop multiple sclerosis in its tracks. Connecting both novice and experienced cyclists to each other and the cause, riders will raise funds, go the distance and experience the triumph of finishing this scenic test of endurance. Start at Frisco’s Dr. Pepper Ballpark; enjoy an overnight stop at Texas Motor Speedway in…
Ridden & Reviewed: Road Tubeless
by djcurtin            It’s Time To Ride!
To road tubeless, or not to road tubeless? That is the question.
Ask any of the folks around the shop that ride mountain bikes and they’ll almost all universally tell you that yes, of course they ride tubeless. But ask any of the roadies and the number is bound to be much smaller. Why is that?
For years, since at least the introduction of Universal System for Tubeless (UST) standard in 1999, mountain bike riders have enjoyed the benefits of lower pressures, added traction, the elimination of pinch flats, and when ridden with sealant, the virtual elimination of smaller punctures thanks to tubeless. One reason that it caught on with trail riders is the fact that on a mountain bike where rims are wider, tire volumes are higher, and air pressure is lower it’s easier to set a dedicated UST system up and know that…
Tweets
The Texas State Cycling team will have its first meeting Tuesday, Jan. 15, in 2121 JCM. Details here > http://t.co/YuW2LYGZ #txst
— Texas State (@txst) January 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/289577639289708544
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/289576239725948929
Check out one of these trails in Dallas to ride this coming weekend. It's always fun to ride someplace new! http://t.co/bFytLJS6
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) January 11, 2013
@TexasCX actually, Fred Schmid won the 80+ (!) category #runreal #respect
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) January 10, 2013
Safety during the BP MS 150 is important to all of us. Sign up for a Group Riding Skills class and be prepared. http://t.co/8tT59zOE
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) January 10, 2013
Can't wait! MT @HoustonBCycle A map of the new stations planned for Downtown, Montrose/Midtown & Museum District. pic.twitter.com/puMsD0Z9
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) January 10, 2013
Solid 111.2k in the hills of Austin, best day of #wintertraining so far. Thanks T.Rushing for the guide. #rideabike http://t.co/2D9hp2Yg
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) January 10, 2013
@TexasCX Not only does Fred have an assortment of Nat'l C'ship jerseys, his mtb jerseys also sport World C'ship stripes!
— Kathy Johnson (@akaKathyJ) January 10, 2013
Bike-sharing program kicks into high gear http://t.co/Zr1HWcRZ @dugbegley @mmorris011 @houstonbcycle
— GreenHoustonTx (@GreenHoustonTx) January 10, 2013
These dudes are hardcore! What will you be doing when your 70+? Racing CX in 20 degrees and ice? #toughasnails pic.twitter.com/onzqbQVA
— Matt Shriver (@TrekTeamMatt) January 10, 2013
@BikeTexas We'll do anything we can to make Houston a more bikeable city!
— BetterHouston (@BetterHouston) January 10, 2013
Great news! MT @METROHouston 12,275 bike-on-bus boardings Dec '12– up 22% vs Dec '11. Total since launch: 489,812. #pedalpower
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) January 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/JuliaBikes/status/289419331685728256
Have you ever been called a Fred? Check out what it actually means… http://t.co/q9FQk4a2
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) January 10, 2013
RT @trailgirl: Featuring one of our cycle-friendly hotels today! On the TX Mtn Trail Daily Photo, http://t.co/ywSRWG3w http://t.co/0hB5e8l4
— ACA Routes (@acaroutes) January 8, 2013
Trails in great shape after the rain, thanks to granite, gneiss and smart design by the Austin Ridge Riders… http://t.co/7fvCrDxP
— Reveille Peak Ranch (@RPRTexas) January 10, 2013
Despite not getting enough sleep the first bike commute of 2013 was quite enjoyable! pic.twitter.com/tTJTRluk
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) January 10, 2013
Why cycling in high-vis may be not as safe as you think | Peter Walker: A study of motorcyclists shows head-to-t… http://t.co/JSWnDUnr
— James Thomas (@RealBigBikeRide) January 10, 2013