Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup for August 26th
Post your HH Hundred experiences for 2013
by bjtesch      www.bikeforums.net
The ride seemed to run very well. The weather was hot but not as hot as it could have been, I think the official high was about 93F. Today’s newspaper reported 11,200 riders. There were 2 crashes on the course in the first 13 miles, I haven’t seen that before. I seemed to see more people standing on the course than before, hopefully they didn’t cause any other crashes. The finish line village was great again this year.
I trained more this year than last year but I find that the older I get the longer it takes for me to…
Jack Brooks Park Official Work Party – GHORBA.org
Event category: General
Trail: Jack Brooks Park
Saturday, September 7, 2013 – 9:00pm
Official Work Party 9/7/2013, 9:00am @ Jack Brooks Park…
Bike Ride with TX Sen. Rodney Ellis
by Carolyn Szczepanski      www.bikeleague.org
On Saturday, the National Mall was blanketed with more than 100,000 Americans from across the country, who gathered to mark the 50th Anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Freedom and Jobs. Among the participants: Texas state Senator Rodney Ellis, a major cycling enthusiast and one of the nation’s most bike-friendly state legislators.
Back home in the Lone Star State, Ellis, a Houston native, has sponsored important legislation, led rides with Bike Texas and been a high…
All Level Ride @ Walnut Creek Spring/Summer hours
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Sunday, September 1, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 9:30 AM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
We set up under the trees in the parking lot near the swimming pool. Look for the ARR Banner.
New Spring/Summer hours to help when the weather gets hotter. Starting 3/31 we go to 9:30 am.
We know that this time change doesn’t work for everyone so we hope you considering hosting a ride for yourself and those who might want to ride at a different time or on a different day.
You do NOT have to be a ARR member to attend most club riders. You will need to sign a waiver and wear a helmets when riding.
This is for all levels of riders, which will break into…
Lions Biking for Sight in Montgomery, TX
www.wheelbrothers.com
The Lions Biking for Sight invites you to join their ride on September 21, 2013 starting at 22825 Highway 105 West, Montgomery, TX, 77356
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Chuck Martin, Ride director of Lions Biking for Sight to ask some questions about their upcoming ride.
Why join the Ride?
This ride features hills and is a great training ride for the Valero 2013 Alamo Bike to the River
How long has the event been around?
This will be our 14th year
What was the motivation behind starting the tour and who benefits from it?
We (my wife and I) wanted to start a ride that was “different†from other local rides. We wanted to feature some hills. The…
Carrollton Cycling Club Rides
Ride Schedule
Monday and Wednesday, 6:30pm (Effective 09-09-13 start time 6:00PM )
“No-Drop†ride, Irving Bible Church, Irving. About 23 miles at an average
13 MPH No-Drop pace.
Contact
Don /Jean Blackard: djblackard@verizon.net
Monday and Wednesday, 6:30pm (Effective 09-09-13 start time 6:00PM )
“Intermediate†ride, Irving Bible Church, Irving. About 27 miles at an average 16 MPH+
Moderate to Intermediate pace.
Contact
Don /Jean Blackard: djblackard@verizon.net
Saturday Morning, 8:00 AM
Andrew Brown Park East, Coppell. About 45 to 60 miles
at a challenging to…
Walnut Creek Workday
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group
Wednesday, August 28, 2013Â Â Â Â Â Â 5:30 PM
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX (map)
Meet in the parking lot in front of the maintenance shed on the west side of the park
Wednesday, August 28th from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Meet in the parking lot in front of the maintenance shed on the west side of the park and head into the woods at 5:30pm.
What are we doing: …
HBC Houston Sans Car Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Location: Houston Heights
Distance: 20 miles
Sunday 09/01/13Â Â Â Â Â Â 8:00AM
This is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace ( Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to know Houston and many of its special places, by bike. Learn basic bicycle commuting safety with a friendly group. Rest stop will include one of the city’s independent coffee houses. This ride is normally scheduled the first Sunday of each month and the route will vary at the whim of the leader, but will generally include a “figure 8 pattern” so that…
El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events
Sunday, September 1
• 7:00 am : The Big Loop Meet at Madeline Park in Kern Place. Ride Mesa to rollers to Anthony Gap, return via Northeast and Scenic. Chris Hoffman, 497-3026. 50 miles. Fast (18-plus). Moderate (15-17) pace group will be led by Larry Reid, 915-584-xxxx, 915-241-xxxx
Tuesday, September 3
• 5:55 pm : B/IG Lesson/Ride Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Getting ready for colder weather and tips for indoor training. Margaret O’Kelley, 915-588-xxxx.
Wednesday, September 4
• 5:45 pm : Wednesday night ride These are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with most riders beginning about 5:45 p.m. (some earlier, some later depending on preference and pace) leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The most popular route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club (River Run Plaza).
Saturday, September 7
• 7:30 am : La Mesa Turnaround Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. Ride up back roads of Upper Valley to Anthony, then to La Mesa and return on NM 28. 40 miles. 16-19 mph. Rick Rivas, 915-867-xxxx. …
Tweets
New to biking…suggestions for paths? (Meyerland area) [http://t.co/8Ws3x94FFd]
— /r/Houston Subreddit (@HoustonReddit) August 26, 2013
100 miles completed. #hh100 #inspiredtoride @Livgiant pic.twitter.com/pVZ8Ri3kOq
— Lindsey Wopschall (@Wopschall) August 24, 2013
@HotternHell100 @TxDOT thanks for the road work around the #HH100 this year. Smooth w jus enough chip seal to remember its freakin' hard.
— Jeremy Land (@PedalJRayPedal) August 26, 2013
STRAVA stats for a 10.8 mile mountain bike ride. Mission Trails / Mission, Texas….. http://t.co/4PV8snpAk6 #strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 26, 2013
Tour of Austin prime list is up! We'll be adding to it throughout the week…. http://t.co/gJvauehVMG
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) August 26, 2013
Speaking of @HotternHell100 there are road races too. #SuperSquadra's @wengernation was 3rd in the weekend's P/1/2 omnium! Nice job David!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 26, 2013
The start @HotternHell100 Saturday. pic.twitter.com/fw1tFWe8VG
— LB (@akaBurns) August 26, 2013