Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup December 10th
Road Bike Party 2 – Martyn Ashton
Road Bike Party 2 is here! Martyn Ashton and two very special guests take you on a new journey with a new bike in RBP 2.
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Incredible stunts and amazing tricks all completed on a £15,000 Colnago C59 Italia? It can only be a Road Bike Party! Lycra-clad trials legend Martyn Ashton’s first Road Bike Party was a YouTube sensation, so a sequel HAD to be made, bigger and better than before! Martyn was in the middle of filming when his life was…
Volunteers Needed at Fat Chuck’s Revenge Saturday December 21st!
Austin Ridge Riders
Volunteers needed for Fat Chuck’s Revenge at Rocky Hill Ranch on Saturday, 12/21. Tshirts, food, and of course SHINER BEER!! Contact Amy Miller…
Bike tragedy remains unsolved: Search for hit-and-run driver continues
Excerpted from CultureMap:
BY TYLER RUDICKÂ Â Â Â Â Â www.bikehouston.org
Chelsea-Norman-memorial-December-2013_105309Without any leads or suspects, the Houston Police Department’s hit-and-run unit continues its investigation into the death of Chelsea Norman — a Whole Foods staffer who was fatally struck by an unknown driver while cycling home from work on Sunday night.
Friends and family have set up a makeshift memorial for the 24-year-old San Antonio native, piling flowers and candles at the scene of the accident on Waugh Drive just south of West Gray.
One of the few bystanders, a man who made the 911 call, told KHOU Channel 11 that he…
New Year’s Day Family Ride
Hill Country Bicycle Touring Club
Event:    New Year’s Day Family Ride
Start:Â Â Â Â January 1, 2014 10:00 am
End:Â Â Â Â January 1, 2014 12:30 pm
Venue:Â Â Â Â Ingram Park Trailhead
Wednesday, January 1st: Let’s start out 2014 with a leisurely bike ride (or go as fast as you can safely), with plenty of time to sleep into the New Year. The ride will start at 10 a.m. from the Ingram Park Via bus station (410 & Ingram Rd.). This ride on the Leon Creek Trails Trail-head to its end at the Valero Trailhead (at IH 10) is approximately 24 miles in length with shorter route options. The trails are mostly flat with a few small rolling hills. Bring the family, kiddy trailer & …
TRP Spyre / Spyre SLC Recall Notice
by Bike Rob      www.bikerumor.com
Tektro USA/TRP Brakes has issued a voluntary recall notice affecting about 4000 Spyre and Spyre SLC mechanical dual piston disc brake calipers sold from April 2013 to December 6, 2013. This includes both black anodized and silver finishes, sold with 140mm or 160mm rotors. The company has also filed a report with the CPSC in accordance with their guidelines.
In a statement released earlier today, TRP stated “We have identified a specific condition that could result in failure or one or both of the brakes when installed on a bicycle.â€
The Spyre caliper uses a dual piston design in which ball bearings move within opposing ramps. We have discovered that in a specific scenario, the balls can be…
27.5 Mountain Bikes: Are They Worth The Hype?
Texas Mountain Bike Trails
If you have been following the bike industry, you no-doubt have heard plenty of hype about the new (or old) 27.5 wheelsize. Unless you’re under a rock somewhere I would almost guarantee that you have.
But, is the hype worth it? Here’s my thoughts after riding roughly 8 different 27.5 bikes from 4 different brands, plus you definitely want to check out the great infographic from Singletracks.com.
27.5 Mountain Bikes
Many of you guys may recall that I have been pretty skeptical of the wheelsize, relegating it to an automatic second place in XC behind 29ers. I didn’t buy into the marketing hype that I seemed to be getting fed by…
PBA Bike Build/Children’s Advocacy Center Bike Build
Plano Bicycle Association
Children’s Advocacy Center bike build- Alright folks, the CAC should be receiving 50 bikes in today for a total of about 65. They are asking if we can come Wednesday to tweak the bikes and put some of them together. I won’t be able to make it until about 6 PM, but if anyone can make it earlier let me know that…
Both the 12/7 bike build and the 12/8 Children’s Advocacy Center bike build are canceled and will be rescheduled due to the weather.
Standby for the reschedule dates and times.
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event: Red River Riot – Muenster, TX: When: Sat Apr 19, 2014 8:30am to 3:30pmÂ
CDTWho: Texas Bicycling Eve… http://t.co/H06ZbfNUZx— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 11, 2013
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Tweets
Enjoying our Brompton folding bikes. Today's sunset bicycle trail at Lady Bird Lake, Austin #Texas #brompton25 pic.twitter.com/Ih8RR6aoSZ
— JustWander.in Maya (@JustWanderMaya) December 11, 2013
https://twitter.com/SpazMcSpazzy/status/410640047600590848
Today, one of our most beloved supporters of Texas Cycling provided the most useful tips/advice for cyclists… http://t.co/O065QFf9d2
— UT Cycling (@UTCycling) December 11, 2013
Finally over sickness, I've missed you old friend. #wintertraining #indoors #nomames http://t.co/PRQu731K0a
— Caden Burross (@cadenburross) December 11, 2013
Looking forward to this Sunday's Christmas Lights Bike Ride!https://t.co/obCHGqVrWM
— SwitchingGearsCycley (@SGCyclery) December 11, 2013
It's a little #cold but otherwise #beautiful day for a #bike ride! Rule #9 pic.twitter.com/DT1gYKJdKg
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) December 10, 2013
If anyone is looking for a great bike ride in Fredericksburg on April 5th check out the Texas Gran Fondo!! http://t.co/3JCRvEqaSO
— San Antonio Bike Share (@SABikeShare) December 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/bicyclesplus/status/410512227733471233
Santa Sleigh Toy Drive 12/14 @3 from @elitebicyclesTX Riding from store to fire station with toys in tow. Drop toys @elite if note riding.
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) December 10, 2013
Cast your vote on a proposal to increase dues at the Christmas party by ballot or send president.tbc@gmail.com. see email or forum-details
— Tyler Bicycle Club (@TylerBikeClub) December 10, 2013
https://twitter.com/danielcurtin/status/410453827801055232
#MetroRapid testing is underway. Service launches Jan. 26th! pic.twitter.com/2hdbmlKalS
— Capital Metro (@CapMetroATX) December 10, 2013
Take the League of American Bicyclists' Annual Survey to help set priorities for improvement. @BikeLeague http://t.co/4L2Dh6VWzb
— Gerald Fittipaldi (@GeraldFitt) December 10, 2013
Club results from Houston: 2 wins, another podium spot, and 4 top 10s! #TXCX
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) December 10, 2013