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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 19th

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Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner/intermediate ride level
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Thursday, April 25, 2013        5:30 PM
Walnut Creek Park
12138 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX (map)

Back to normal summer hours
This will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.

If someone is willing to lead a faster group then we can have an intermediate group also.
Please be there and be ready to roll by 5:30 pm. We meet in the parking lot near the pool in the middle of the island.
Any question please call/text  me at…

Best Trail near E. Dallas?
by TxMatt            forums.mtbr.com/texas
I will be coming into Dallas (from Tyler) and thought I could get in a late afternoon ride. Where should I go? I grew up riding Tyler State Park and anything comparable would be nice. Thanks in advance

by beechnut
I would assume everything is wet and closed today (4/18/2013).

Primary trail on the East side would be Rowlett Creep Preserve. It is not really comparible to Tyler. The trail surface is clay/dirt/mud floodplane…

WCCRT TTR (All welcome)
Woodlands Cycling Club
Saturday, April 27, 2013, 07:30am – 10:30am
Meet at the Ashlane YMCA, wheels down at 7:30 am. This is a race team training ride, pace will be fast – but can also break into different groups of ability. There will be regroup points for brief stops to come back together as a group.

Although it is a race team training ride, all are welcome to come out and ride to experience riding with the race team. While we do look out for one another, know the route and be prepared – each rider is expected to be responsible for him/herself. We observe all the same safety protocols of the club – be prepared to stop at all stop signs, etc.

Ride route: MapMyRide (CLICK HERE)…

Time To Register For Armadillo Hill Country Classic
www.austincycling.org
Saturday May 11, 2013
Austin Cycling Association is proud to host its 19th Annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic ride benefiting cycling safety education programs, free helmets for kids and bicycle advocacy for all Central Texas cyclists. The Armadillo is an amazing ride for cycling enthusiasts of all ages. Enjoy the beautiful rolling scenery of the Texas Hill Country, see wildflowers, get a great ride in and support the Austin Cycling community all at the same time. We are planning record-breaking attendance this year, so register now!

Houston CycloFemme: May 12th, 2013
www.bikehouston.org

Join us as we celebrate mothers, bicycles, and National Women’s Health Week in a fun, healthy way! Bring your friends, mothers, daughters and sisters. Bring the woman you want to inspire to ride!

WE BELIEVE: That strong communities are built around strong women. That being on a bike brings you closer to your community, to nature, and to yourself. That from action comes change, and from visibility comes reality. And that independence, self-empowerment and personal strength are things we need every…

Bike Ride shows need for Complete Streets
www.bikehouston.org

State Sen. Rodney Ellis and District H Councilman Ed Gonzalez joined other government representatives, planners and bicycle advocates April 14 on 4-mile bike ride to see some great bike facilities and  discuss the potential for Complete Streets in the Houston region.

The riders, many using the new Houston B-Cycle bike share bikes, were able to use some of…

Do People on Bicycles Obey the Law?
www.bikehouston.org

There seems to be an almost universal perception that as soon as someone puts a leg over a bicycle, they stop obeying traffic laws. I think this is because the laws that are easy to break and get away with on a bicycle are much more obvious.

This studies written about in this article by Wisconsinbikefed.org found the opposite: that people riding bicycles tend to be more law-abiding than people driving cars. The percentage of people riding bicycles that made illegal maneuvers (ran red lights, rode on sidewalks, or rode…

The Bridge, the newest STCC Ride
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club
You asked for it, and here it is.  A ride to “bridge” the pace and skills of the 3 Cities Novice Ride with those required of the CPS.  This ride will follow the east and west routes of the original CPS, ranging from 27 to 30 miles.  The real difference is in the pace.  This advertised pace for this ride is 13-15mph.  No drop, as always.  This is an ideal ride to learn and practice safe group riding skills.  The start time is 8:00 am (spring & summer start time) on Saturdays, but watch…

Team approaches training methods as a science
By Bill Cullins        San Angelo Standard-Times
SAN ANGELO, Texas — Cyclists on the San Angelo high school Mountain Bike team are emulating professional cyclists by learning scientific methods as they train for mountain bike races.

They know that to be competitive, they’ll have to “train smart” and do more than just ride their bikes a lot.

Members of the team were recently introduced to higher level concepts of exercise science during a visit to ASU’s…

Extensive system of biking trails offers residents transportation, recreational opportunities
By Jennifer Kimrey, senior living correspondent            www.chron.com
Houston’s extensive bikeways have acted as a useful means of transportation for local bicyclists, but the trails also have served as a beneficial recreational opportunity for active older adults.

The Houston Bikeway Network boasts more than 322 miles of on-street bike facilities and off-street shared-use paths, spanning 500 square miles. In addition to this expansive biking network, Houston has more than 80 miles of hike-and-bike and nature trails within the…

Sherman Kite and Bike Festival
By Lisanne Anderson            www.kten.com
Grab the kids and lets go fly a kite! Bring your bike for a bike rodeo and the kids can get a free bike helmet.
Saturday April 20
10am – 4pm
Pecan Grove Park West
3200 Canyon Creek Drive

BIKE HELMET GIVEAWAY AT KITE AND BIKE FESTIVAL
The Sherman Police Department and Sherman Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Sherman family physician Dr. Maria Nieto, want to help ensure the safety of local children by giving away free bicycle helmets Saturday, April 20, starting at 10 AM, at the Kite and Bike Festival at Pecan Grove West Park. …

Jason Roberts Could Use Our Help
by Christopher Curnutt        Biking in Dallas

Jason Roberts is one of the most dedicated and well known cycling and neighborhood activists around these parts.  As one of the founding members of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff he was pressing for improved cycling infrastructure before doing so was cool.  His methodical and calm dedication and perseverance with City Hall helped created a template for working with the City, and not against it.  As many of you know he recently kicked cancer in…

Start Planning Your Bike to School Day Now!
BikeTexas
Image of brain activity after sitting and after walking. May 8 is National Bike and Walk to School Day! But you don’t have to follow the crowd: any day that is convenient for your school will be beneficial. Start planning now to have a Bike and Walk to School Day before the end of the school year!

Not sure where to start? We have you covered! Download the BikeTexas Safe Routes to School Event Manual, which gives parents, teachers, and youth community workers the tools and…

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