Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 13th
Weekly Road Bike Ride-Medium/Fast Paced
Houston Cycling Club
Monday, February 18, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:30 PM
Terry Hershey Park
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
Look for silver Nissan Titan . Robert Hopper [masked]
This is a weekly road bike ride. The total distance will be between 20-23 miles. The ride is a straight shot to Katy’s Fry Rd on a well paved path. No need to worry about red lights or traffic because there aren’t any. The pace will be 18 + mph.
Don’t like pulling? No problem, just draft and enjoy the ride!
C’mon out and join us ! …
Tuesday: Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride at the Ant Hills
Houston Cycling Club
Tuesday, February 19, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 6:15 PM
15200 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX (map)
Look for group and ask if it’s us! call me, Jeff @ [masked] if you have any questions or are going to be late.
This will be a medium to fast pace ride through the Ant Hills of Hershey Park! Bring WATER, spare tube/tire, snacks, etc…Helmets required. Call if you are going to be late so we can wait for you. Wheels rolling by 6:30! See you there…
Mount Lakeway Workday – 2-17-13
by Mr Bacon Jr       AustinBike.com
Mount Lakeway workday! This Sunday, February 17th, from 1-5PM. Meet on Trophy Drive at the trailhead if you want motorized transport out. Or ride your bike to the top and meet us there. Bring gloves, water, and post work refreshments.
We think we will be all the way down the backside of Mount Lakeway with a good turnout, so come out and help build one of the best trails in Austin!
New Austin Bike Skills Park
by John         AustinBike.com
No, not mine, the city of Austin’s park.
Interested? Then get involved. There are a lot of people working to help make this dream a reality, so if you’d like to see this happen, click here to learn more: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?filter=lf#!/AustinBikePark
How much protection from liability do they need?
by Charles Kuffner         Off the Kuff
The electricity industry is among the biggest of the big spenders on lobbying the Texas legislature. So when bills are introduced giving the industry extraordinary protection from law suits, you can bet somebody’s going to cry foul.
“It’s a very unusual bill,†says Andrew Wheat at Texans for Public Justice, a corporate watchdog group in Austin.
Wheat’s talking about HB 404, introduced by a Republican representative from Houston, Sarah Davis. The bill is almost identical to HB 258 introduced by fellow Republican from Houston, Jim Murphy.
Both lawmakers say their bills are to allow the construction of hike and bike trails in Harris County on utility-owned rights-of-way, those big ribbons of green that cut across cities. Though primarily for the tall transmission line towers, the rights-of-way would make perfect places to build trails. (Houston voters recently approved…
Bike shops ride westside cycling trend
By Lindsey Peyton         www.chron.com
More west Houston residents are opting to leave the car in the garage and reach for a bike, and that makes an opportunity for several local shops dedicated to meeting the needs of local cyclists.
The store owners, often bicycle enthusiasts as well as entrepreneurs, closely follow trends in a business they find both tough and rewarding. They know that success depends on a passion for cycling – and that a few years’ experience in the business does…
Schlumberger Cycling Club 2013 Sealy Training Ride by et al
Walnut Creek Workday Sat, March 2nd 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, March 2, 2013 – 09:00 – 14:00
What: Walnut Creek Workday
Where: Meet at 9:00AM at western edge of the parking lot. There will be waivers there, and at the worksite.
What to bring: Gloves, shovels, and water
What we will be doing: If you miss us at the parking lot, we will be at the ROOT DROP to fix the erosion and return this back to its original form, as well as shore up the banks to minimize future erosion. We will also be working on the opposite side to fix the erosion…
Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association
Fat Tire Festival
Tweets
Hams Cycles is a team of 31 riders who are inspired by those living with MS. They will ride the #BPMS150 on single speed/fixed gear bikes!
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 14, 2013
Results are almost official. Webscorer is now reflecting accurately. Message me if anything seems incorrect and we… http://t.co/PtHNOILA
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 14, 2013
Remember to "take the lane" when a roadway doesn't allow for a bike and car to travel safely side by side.
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) February 13, 2013
TOMORROW: Save Loop 1604 Shoulders! Attend Alamo RMA meeting #constantcontact http://t.co/WkoBeVCj
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 13, 2013
The @MSUCyclingTeam hopes to continue past success this spring, beginning with this weekend's @SCCCC race in Austin. http://t.co/tcpREwa2
— The Wichitan (@WichitanOnline) February 13, 2013
Putting bicycle safety into law – Houston Chronicle http://t.co/Gt8HDkTq
— leslie luciano (@lluciano) February 13, 2013
Are you coming to Cyclists in Suits from North Texas? @BikeDFW has a bus for you. Sign up for now! http://t.co/ibklPy3O
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 12, 2013
This guy is inspiring. Watch this video and I promise you will want to get on your bike and ride. http://t.co/pp2iw3RA
— Texas MTB Trails (@TexasMTBtrails) February 13, 2013
Article in @HoustonChron says #cycling is trending in #Houston! Read what our own Jim Osbon had to say! http://t.co/ibnfYhjN
— HoustonCyclingCentre (@HoustonBikes) February 13, 2013
Austin's largest women's cycling team @austinflyerswc invites you to their membership spin-drive Saturday 1p-3p. pic.twitter.com/TrBM0zR0
— mellowjohnnys (@mellowjohnnys) February 13, 2013
Congratulations, Fort Worth! MT @Betsy_Price: Today we signed the "Safe Communities" designation. http://t.co/KHNz3M0J
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 13, 2013
Beginner Road Cyclists: Safety http://t.co/DsSMHYWV #cycling #Triathlon
— Cycling360 (@Cycling360) February 13, 2013