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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for March 12th

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Woman Cyclist Killed in Collision With Truck
By Elvira Sakmari            www.nbcdfw.com

A woman on a bicycle was killed Monday when she was struck by a passing motorist along the 5900 block of West Pioneer Parkway in Arlington.

The woman, whose identity has not been revealed but is believed to be in her 40s, was riding her bicycle on the shoulder near The Oak Ridge School when police said she veered slightly into the…

Video: Singletrack High–The Teaser – New movie chronicles impact of high-school cycling movement
by Bike Magazine

A documentary showcasing the extraordinarily positive impacts of the high school cycling movement has begin its nationwide tour of the USA.

Taking a close look at the National Interscholastic Cycling Association’s (NICA) NorCal High School Cycling League, Singletrack High follows a diverse group of high school students through the 2012 mountain bike racing season.

The national screening tour kicked off with a special screening on February 27 at the Specialized Bicycle Components Headquarters in Morgan Hill, California. That first screening will…

Good news: Studies show bike commuting is one of the best ways to stay healthy
People for Bikes Blog

It’s always a pleasure when scientific studies confirm your own long-held opinions, especially when what you think flies in the face of all conventional wisdom.

For instance, who knew that chocolate éclairs and triple fudge caramel brownies actually contain fewer calories than a 12-ounce glass of skim milk? Or that every $1000 you spend on lavish vacations before the age of 65 will, over the long run, provide you with more retirement income than if you’d stashed that same $1000 in…

Kingwood/Humble Group Road Bike Ride
Houston Cycling Club
Saturday, March 16, 2013    9:00 AM
Northpark Plaza Shopping Center Gazebo
US59 I69 Northbound between Kingwood Drive and Northpark, Kingwood, TX (edit map)
We will meet at the glass gazebo in front of Sears Hardware

This is the first ride for Houston Cycling Club northeast members. The ride will be about 36 miles going north. The route is at this link…

ARR April Club Ride
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Saturday, April 13, 2013        10:00 AM
Pace Bend Park
2011 Pace Bend Rd N, Spicewood, TX (map)
drive past Bathroom 11 and look for the ARR Banner

This is the weekend before the big Bicycle Sport Shop Pace Bend Race & MTB Festival so we are expecting lots of riders out to pre-ride the course. We’ll break into our ride groups as usual and then hit the trails. ARR will host a post ride lunch.

CARPOOLING is strongly encouraged and everyone is invited to bring a dish to share. (Cookies, chips, …

Charity Bike Ride for Fallen Police Officers
By Marc Fein        www.nbcdfw.com

Last year, 165 police officers were killed in the line of duty, including 11 in Texas.

Team Texas, a nonprofit organization of North Texas police officers and family members who help the families of fallen officers, is holding a charity bike ride in May.

“It’s a really good group of people who come together to honor officers who died in the line of duty and who died doing what they love,” Joann Jackson said.

Road to Hope participants each ride for a fallen police officer in a physically demanding and…

Inaugural Greater Dallas 100
by The Announcer Guy        Biking in Dallas
This upcoming FREE bike ride is being Bikin’ Mike and a few cohorts. Set your calendar for it.. this will be a unique one for Dallas! Be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event. Here’s the details:

A FREE Bike Ride on May 19, 2013!

Many cyclists in Dallas believe that the city is getting an unfair reputation as being unfriendly to bicycle riders. So, a handful of Dallas area cyclists are working on a new bike ride in the DFW metro area called the Greater Dallas 100.

The Greater Dallas 100 will use a special format that does not have entry fees, a mass start or a finish line. Here is how it works: …

Brazos Valley Cyclists
2013 The Monday & Tuesday Night Social Rides have started up again for the 2013 season. This is the ultimate beginner-friendly ride. We do 15-20 miles at the pace of the slowest rider; the purpose is to ride and chat. Meet at 6:00 pm on the southern bridge on Technology Loop in TAMUs Research Park. A clear headlight, red taillight and a helmet are required equipment for participation in this ride. However, no fancy bike needed. More info…

The Saturday Flagpole Ride departs from the flagpole on the main quad of the Texas A&M campus (about 250 meters east of the Albritton Bell Tower on Old Main Drive) at 8:45 am every Saturday. Helmets required. Beginners are…

6:15 – Micro Steamer
by Scott Franklin        Corinth Cycling Club
When: Tue Mar 19, 2013 6:15pm to Tue Mar 19, 2013 7:15pm  CDT
Where: 133 Garza Lane, Shady Shores, TX
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Steady pace group ride 18+ mph with no attacking. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/1046293

Pedal Thru the Pines
by Roy and Christine        Pedal Pushers

…Pedal Thru the Pines was our first organized tour of the year. It was to be my inaugaration as the first “long” ride after I broke my hip back in October. …

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