Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 9th
“Best Little Bike Ride in Texas†3/28/13
Southern Tier Comfort Ride
Cloudy, but a warm 54 degrees this morning, and we were happy to take it. We left Austin about 8:30 am on side streets, bike paths, and bike trails. The wind out of the SE continued to hold us hostage today. At about mile 50 we entered Bastrop State Park. Although it was a lot of up and down riding, the park road was smooth asphalt with very little traffic. We then rode right into Buescher State Park which provided us with more of the same type of riding. Both parks had been severely affected by a forest fire that occurred on Labor Day Weekend in 2011. We rode through hundreds of acres of mostly conifers that have died due to the…
Meet the Crews
www.peopleforbikes.org
Every summer, thanks to funding provided by Volkswagen and our bike industry supporters, we send two teams of two on a whirlwind road trip of festivals, races, and rides across the U.S. Their job? Spread the word about bikes far and wide, and encourage more people to ride more often.
We’ve been fortunate to find some amazing, bike-loving folks to represent us since we launched the event program two years ago. Also, every year, at least one crew member has moved on to a full-time job in bicycle advocacy.
For our 2013 event crew positions, we received a record number of applications. We narrowed them down to two fantastic couples. Here they are.
Cyber bike ride “Cyclodeo” serves virtually no purpose, promotes obesity
By Kassidy Turnpaugh      www.houstonianonline.com
The beauty of actually getting outside nowadays is that the weather is a bearable temperature, a rarity in itself within the lovely state of Texas.
A large part of people actually getting exercise are taking advantage of the fantastic activity of biking. There is mountain biking, road biking and track cycling, just to name a few. Now there is even cyber bicycling.
Yes, cyber cycling. Of course if you visit the new Cyclodeo site it will tell you it is made to simulate safety and weather conditions on the road.
The journey is simulated through the application of GPS tracking and a video feed of potential routes. It provides the entire sightseeing adventure of biking within the confines of your own living room. You never even have to…
Flintridge Trail Maintenance – GHORBA
Event category: General
Trail: Flintridge
Saturday, April 13, 2013 – 9:00am
Time for some routine trail maintenance. Clippers and loppers will be provided, feel free to bring any other tools if you prefer your own.
Don’t forget water, going to be 80 on Saturday.
Free Monthly Basic Bicycle Maintenance Workshop hosted by OCBC
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Let’s face it, everyone could use a little extra maintenance help with their bicycle. Right? Well, tomorrow night you’ll get the chance to learn simple and basic tips on keeping your ride always ready to go!
Jeremy Ordaz, owner of Oak Cliff Bicycle Company, will be on hand Wednesday, April 10th at Alta West Davis from 7:30 – 8:30 PM for a…
| Ride Date | Ride Name | Start Time | Starter |
| Sat 04/13/13 | Sealy West | 8:00am | Needed |
| Sat 04/13/13 | Fulshear Orientation Ride | 8:00 am | David O. Wallace |
| Sun 04/14/13 | Urban Challenge Ride | 9:00 a.m. | David Dick |
| Sun 04/14/13 | Columbus – North | 8:00am | Needed |
Next Club Social Ride
When: Program: Saturday 05/18/13 at: 8:00 am B&PW Park in Sealy This is our annual spring picnic. BBQ will be provided by Hinzes.
Tweets
Ben, our drummer is cycling from Houston to Austin, Texas for the National MS Society as part of the BP MS150… http://t.co/5NTKksOG5d
— WithinTheBlood Band (@WithinTheBlood) April 9, 2013
Results have been posted for tonight's AllSports Timing TT at http://t.co/HIxrr1KXw3. Congrats to male winner… http://t.co/T1tDeY2UgZ
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) April 10, 2013
Missy Ruthven, @ATCTriShop owners and ATC racer finishing the legendary @allsportstiming Mopac TT tonight: http://t.co/eAA7HdxzFs
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 10, 2013
We found some lovely ladies enjoying the beautiful day on B-cycle bikes! #ridedifferent http://t.co/xZUTR05QNb
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 9, 2013
Things R heat'n up N the @NelosCycles Spring Fling series. Who'll wear @CastelliCycling yellow & pink aftr this week? http://t.co/48sqPwoHhz
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) April 9, 2013
It's a beautiful day in Houston!! http://t.co/jp1ZvZqhwB #houston #bcycle #weather
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 9, 2013
You know you're a bike racer when you're sitting in class and have bike grease all over your hands and forearms @MSUCyclingTeam @Zevlin1
— Jessica Prinner (@JessicaPrinner) April 9, 2013
Humbling stories about veterans who are finding healing through cycling: http://t.co/HtG8Wgvg3m
— Jami Clayman (@jamiclayman) April 9, 2013
River Legacy Parks' Mountain Bike Trails have reopened!
— Arlington Parks (@ArlingtonParks) April 9, 2013
Safe Passage Biking Ordinance is in committee 4/10/13 at City Hall Chamber 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor @ 2:30 p.m. Stop by and testify your support
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 9, 2013
BikeTexas Executive Director Robin Stallings chatting with cyclists at the Trans Committee hearing. #txlege pic.twitter.com/SBiD8e2x4T
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) April 9, 2013
U of Texas symposium April 22 features the LeMonds & Betsy Andreu – "what's the real cost of doping" re LA's bullying http://t.co/TKdDmUU359
— dogs&cycling (@dogsandcycling) April 9, 2013
RT @30daysofbiking There's always time for a bike ride. #30daysofbiking We agree, get out there and ride!! #ridedifferent
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) April 8, 2013
Tips on fighting through the wind. http://t.co/8reQo7tQxW
— Peyton's Bikes (@PeytonsBikes) April 9, 2013