Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 11th
City Park Ride Pics – 2-10-13
AustinBike.com
After two City Park laps on Saturday, what could be better? How about two on Sunday? After the rain we had last night, this was the best place to ride and we also wanted to check the progress on the trail work.
We did two laps, one with lots of pictures and the other just to ride. The trial was in much better shape today than it was yesterday, mainly because it wasn’t raining.
Gearing up for Spring
Bike Friendly Arlington
With the cold finally behind us, Bike Friendly Arlington has got some social rides and outreach events coming up. That’s right, it’s bicycle season! Check the calendar for all of our events.
Two weekly rides:
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. we will leave from the patio of the Twisted Root Burger, Hooligan’s Pub and Freebird’s World Burrito. 310 E Abram St, Arlington, TX 76010. Facebook event
Sunday at 2:30 p.m. we will be leaving from the Levitt Pavilion. 100 West Abram Street
Arlington, TX 76010 Facebook event
The pace and distance often varies. We ride on the road and on bike paths. Ride leaders will set a pace appropriate for the group and the route is usually set ahead of time. We follow all…
Southwood Neighborhood Bike Ride in Austin, Tx 02-09-13
by AusTexMurf         www.bikeforums.net
A family friendly collaboration with neighbors, City of Austin Planning and Public Works employees, Austin Cycling Association (Commuter Cycling Class), and Brad Wimberley, local bike shop owner of BIKEALOT Austin. Quite a few nice bikes here as well.
Some photos here:
2013 Chapparal Racing Time Trials
West Texas Cycling Association
Chapparal Cycling Club, as a part of the West Texas Cycling Association, is hosting the 2013 Third Thursday Time Trial series. The first race is scheduled for March 21, 2013. Membership is required. These are scheduled training rides on an open course that is just a little bit shy of 8 miles. Meet at the Chisum Travel Center, 2611 East Slaton Rd , at 6:00pm. TT will start at the intersection of HWY 84 & FM 1585. A couple volunteers are needed. Contact Mike Ivins to help out. These events cannot happen without you! See ya there.
Toll 49:Â An Issue for Cyclists
www.tylerbicycleclub.com
If you ride Toll 49, then please read this announcement and act now! The cyclists of East Texas need your help. In less than sixty days, the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority, or NETRMA, will be voting to ban cyclists from Toll 49. The NETRMA needs to hear from you! Below are a sample letter and letter writing suggestions for your use (in both Word and PDF format). Also included are the mailing addresses for those who…
National Bike Summit – Texan Round-Up!
BikeTexas.org
Join the Texas Delegation of cyclists at the National Bike Summit, March 4-6 in Washington D.C.
The National Bike Summit is the premiere advocacy event of the year. More than 800 advocates, government staff, and cycling enthusiasts of all types come together to tell Congress about the benefits of bicycling.
Meet with advocates, share ideas and be a…
Race Across America to stage shorter cycling race in Marble Falls
By Pam LeBlanc         Fit City
You might have heard about the Race Across America, or RAAM.
In what some consider to be the world’s toughest endurance race, solo bicyclists (or teams, if you prefer) race from the west coast to the east coast, pedaling over mountain ranges, through deserts and in and out of cities. They chug through wind, rain, heat, cold and whatever else Mother Nature flings at them. And because that’s not hard enough, there are no built-in breaks for sleep. Athletes wind up ragged out and…
Rudy’s Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Saturday, March 30th: Rides begins at 8:00 a.m. We will meet at Rudy’s parking lot on hwy. 151 and Westover Hills blvd. This scenic and somewhat hilly 22 mile ride is a good way to get a good workout in a short period of time.. Come and check out this new route that avoids the traffic on Talley Road and some of the hills of the previous ride. For Information contact Heidi Lynn at…
STCC Babysitter Referral Directory
by sooner1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
There are many things in our day to day lives that prevent us from participating in rides and club events. As our club, it’s rides and events have grown, we are more often encountering couples that want to participate, but because they have young families, it is difficult if not impossible for both partners to get out of the house at the same time. We also have discovered those in our membership that are of age to offer babysitting services.
We’ve decided to provide a forum to bring these two groups together – so that everyone can get out and ride and be assured their children are watched over and cared for while they’re gone and at the same…
Cycling Polarity
by Ken            Texas Racing Life
I have been riding the WestOaks Ride routinely every Saturday since I started training again in November. It starts at 7am, which is incredibly early for a Saturday. I somehow drag myself out of bed for the 5.5 hour ride. Last Saturday I just couldn’t make it. I had loaded myself up with a mountain of training earlier in the week, and the bed just felt so inviting. I slept in for a solo ride in the afternoon. I rode out to open roads through neighborhoods in East Houston. East Houston is pretty rough. Not the roughest, but not a good neighborhood.
After 4 hours of hard pedaling, I start home, only to be stopped at a train. Already waiting for the train to pass is Wayne, a 56 year old guy on a beach cruiser. We smile and I say hey, because we are instantly…
Tweets
Fast Freddy – Texas Parks and Wildlife [Official] // Awesome cycling story! #MountainBiking http://t.co/wVOGOGW0
— gibby espinoza (@cyclegibby) February 12, 2013
Photo of the week was taken by Rachel (Madi) Madison! Donate to her here: http://t.co/mEdrl5WT pic.twitter.com/A7V3xoiM
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 12, 2013
https://twitter.com/jazzywingman24/status/301158301046018048
A few years ago everyone was getting white bikes with black trim. Now it's flat black everything. Trends. Whatever.
— Jeff C. (@331miles) February 12, 2013
New kits made their debut on Saturday's ride. http://t.co/GB2snrS3
— Cross Houston (@crosshouston) February 12, 2013
And the winner of Bat City Cycling / Nelo's Cycles The Walburg Classic RR free entry p/b http://t.co/JUBeVsov is…… http://t.co/XTwQ5eaa
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) February 12, 2013
My first bike I actually remember was a GT BMC bike. Blue frame tiny wheels and only one speed!
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 12, 2013
ACA will be hosting a chat with the Chief of Police on March 21st.
— Austin Cycling Assoc (@AustinCycling) February 11, 2013
The Big Ring Challenge is a bit over a month away. Join us for our annual weekend event highlighted by the USAC… http://t.co/KS5a8p33
— GHORBA (@ghorba_org) February 11, 2013
Need an app to help out with your bike repairs? Here's one: http://t.co/qHchEaNB
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 11, 2013
Isn't she a beaut?! @fwbikesharing is excited to say there will soon be 300 of these rolling around town! pic.twitter.com/UoqpwjWX
— Kristen Camareno (@kristencamareno) February 10, 2013
INVITATION TO ALL POINTS
If you think you're seeing more and more people on bicycles on Fort Worth streets,… http://t.co/hNvguWuI
— Trinity Metro (@TrinityMetro) February 11, 2013
Finally brought mah bike back to San Marcos from Houston tonight! pic.twitter.com/7p9kvYPp
— Melissa Bond (@melissabondtx) February 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/kfrel86lonnie/status/300974830386307074
@BartYasso half marathon in Houston Sunday the day after a 45 mile bike ride Saturday. Only 4 min slower than a rested half a month ago.
— Fred (@fjwagner713) February 11, 2013
Two things before goodnight: I conquered Cameron Park today mountain biking. Next year with my car I'm exploring and conquering all of Texas
— Kelly Borges (@kborges4) February 9, 2013
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/bJUOdF3a Mountain Biking at Colorado Bend State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
— Homero A. Jimenez (@HomeroAJimenez) February 10, 2013
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/dFAytZKo Mountain Biking Big Bend Ranch State Park – Texas Parks and Wildlife
— Homero A. Jimenez (@HomeroAJimenez) February 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/RicardoHunter1/status/300577762857607168
#cycling #texas #dallas #perfectweather http://t.co/op16U4gn
— Juliette (@SanGardea) February 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/COABikeProgram/status/300984507824234496
#errandonnee #work @gypsybug Cooling off after the am commute. Yes, Feb morning commutes in TX require cool off pic.twitter.com/PsrZzlIb
— BikeFortWorth (@BikeFortWorth) February 11, 2013
The MTB club was in action in Smithville at the Rocky Hill Roundup this weekend! Four podium finishes & a stack of great rides!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 11, 2013
The Complete Streets bill has been filed in the house by Rep. @lhbcampaign. See it here: http://t.co/YGUl8Zlm
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 11, 2013
First Texas XC race went very well. 1st place SS, but it was definitely a dogfight. #LoveThisStuff #cycling pic.twitter.com/ShM3gkVQ
— Jason Betz (@JWBetz) February 10, 2013