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Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for July 12th

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Fixed Touring’s – The Mini-Cat (Alley Kitten)
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
This Saturday evening, the Fixed Touring guys will be hosting an Alley Kat race at Four Corners Brewing Co.  If you’ve never been to an Alley Kat or don’t know what one is, read their description here, and see the event here:
On July 13 2013 Fixed Touring will embark upon a mission to provide the city of Dallas with a bicycle race like they have never seen!
Full sized bikes racing a compressed Alley Cat, full of obstacles, Challenges and Trivia.
What is the problem with bicycle racing as it is, you say? Well, touring races are very long and fairly uneventful not to mention hard to watch. Criteriums are easier to watch, but repetitive. The Alley-Cat — now…

“90 for Dad Bike Ride” gears for # 5
by Barbara Phillips            /www.archercountynews.com

Archer City High School graduate Dail Neely once again will lead a group of 25 cyclists on a 90 mile route this Saturday in the heat of the summer to raise money for Hospice of Wichita Falls.  The first ride began in 2008 after the passing of his father Melvin Neely of Archer City only days short of his ninetieth birthday, thus named “90 for Dad Bike Ride.”  Though his mother Polly Neely passed away soon after, the ride’s name remained the same, but a special patch created just for her is sewn tightly on Dail’s jersey close to his heart.  The care his father and family received during his father’s illness and later his mother’s, inspired Dale to give back to an organization which gave so much to the Neely family as well as so many others during a difficult time.
Neely’s   original goal was to raise $10,000 over a ten year period for Hospice of Wichita.  Only in its 5th year, $96,000 has…

Thursday Ride at Walnut Creek – Beginner/intermediate ride level
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Thursday, July 18, 2013        5:30 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
Back to normal summer hours
This will be a beginner ride and will be doing around 8 -10 miles.
Chris is willing to lead a faster group so we can have an intermediate group.
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 [masked]
Beginner level ride with no drop. …

Shimano to slash number of North American distributors
by Marc Sani        www.bicycleretailer.com
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano American, in a major shake-up of its U.S. distribution network, will cut the number of distributors selling Shimano components from 18 to six effective Jan. 1, 2014.
The decision to streamline its distribution network, said Yutaka Taniyama, vice president of Shimano American’s bicycle division, will ultimately benefit its retail customers.
“Independent bicycle dealers have been and will continue to be our key customer base. By having a direct business relationship with them, we will be more aligned with their businesses, have closer relationships with cyclists, and offer more support and effective solutions to dealers’ challenges in the market,” he said. …

…Steve Matill, director of bicycle sales at Hans Johnsen in Dallas, Texas, said losing Shimano’s business would have an impact on his company’s operations. “It was a good part of our business and a major component line that we offered our dealers. But we’ll figure out what to do; we’ve lost bigger accounts,” he said. …

Area cycling prospect Craddock has talent to compete in premier events
by Dale Robertson        www.houstonchronicle.com

Lawson Craddock’s recent work days have started around 7 a.m. at Mozart’s, the cool coffee joint on Lake Austin Boulevard not far from his apartment. There, after a good jolt of java, he’ll pedal off into the hills west of town or perhaps in the other direction to Bastrop, 40 miles away. It’s not unusual for him to turn the crank hard for… (subscription required for the full article)

LAB rolls out new website and educational video series
by BRAIN Staff            www.bicycleretailer.com
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has launched a new website that includes interactive features to help cyclists connect with local riding clubs, bicycle-friendly businesses, bike educators and other resources in their area. In addition, the League recently released a series of 19 educational videos that are free for public use.

“The videos are modern and professionally filmed that anyone can watch for free,” said Carolyn Szczepanski, director of communications for Women Bike, a program of LAB. “They are especially a great resource for bike shops that…

July Safety Clinics
Plano Bicycling Association
July is PBA Safety Month.  As part of our effort to increase safety awarness and improve the safety of our rides, two of our local bike shops will be conducting ride saftey clinics in July.  Plano Cycling and Fitness will conduct their clinic on July 15 and Richardson Bike Mart will conduct their clinic on July 20. Different safety topics are covered in the two clinics, so…

Ray’s Discovery About His Allez
by djcurtin                Bicycle Sport Shop’s Offical Cycling Blog
“Not Entry Level”

That is the title of Ray’s latest blog post over on “Bike Noob.” Ray, also known as “rainycamp,” is a 60-plus road bike rider from right here in Austin, Texas. He’s been riding for sometime, but like all of us, he learns something new all the time. His blog’s title reflects that–he still considers himself a newbie. On Bike Noob Ray shares his riding and cycling-related experiences and his recent post, “Not Entry Level” caught the eye of one of our riders: David Wenger. David, as you may know, is a member of our elite…

BikeTexas Planning Survey: Early Results
BikeTexas.org

You spoke—and we’re listening! Over 1200 Texans responded to BikeTexas’ planning survey. We’ll have the full report ready in August, but here are some early results:

• Cycling is a recreational activity for most respondents, but over 60% also ride their bikes as part of their commutes

• 95% believe BikeTexas should continue to serve as the lead group for statewide bicycle advocacy

• 89% of respondents say BikeTexas should play a lead role in local advocacy or help to…

Public Input Meeeting for Cedar Park Bike Park
Austin Ridge Riders
Attention Bicyclists!  The City of Cedar Park will be hosting the third public input workshop for a new bike park on Wednesday, July 17, 6:30-8:30 in the Multi-Purpose Room in Building 3, City Hall Campus, 450 Cypress Creek Road. Please attend the meeting and give them your input.

Night Rider Family Bike Ride August 3 – Round Rock TX
Austin Ridge Riders
The City of Round Rock’s Parks and Recreation Department will hold the inaugural Night Ride Family Bike Ride from 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 3 at Centennial Plaza in downtown Round Rock. Festivities begin at 7 p.m.

About the ride
The Night Rider Family Bike Ride is a non-competitive family bike ride and block party at night through Round Rock. Night Rider is a unique, exciting ride and party.

It is not a race! Bicyclists will be allowed to ride at their own safe pace. Police support and volunteers will be along the route.

Early registration $10 per rider or $15 on the day of the event. (Non-Resident Fees Apply)

Glow-in-the-dark bike gear and flashing lights are encouraged. First 400 Night Riders receive a drawstring bag and glow-in-the-dark gear! …

Greater Dallas Bicyclists Rides
Sunday, Jul 14, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
9 AM Skill Builder By Request

8:00 AM
9 AM Sunday Roll – Spr/Sum

NE Corner Preston and Royal           9:00 AM
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana           5:30 PM
6:30 Mesquite Moderate

Poteet High School           6:30 PM
6:30 TEBR – REI Dallas

REI Dallas           6:30 PM
Thursday, Jul 18, 2013
Event           Location     Date/Time
5:30 Mesquite Ride

Poteet High School parking lot NW corner of Galloway and Americana           5:30 PM
6:30 Thursday Night Ride

Forest Lane and Central Expressway Office Depot parking lot, SW corner of Forest and Central           6:30 PM…

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