Texas Bicycling Blog and News Updates February 19th
Police searching for Jeep involved in bicycle crash
By Calily Bien      kxan.com
CEDAR PARK, Texas (KXAN) — Cedar Park police are still asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver who struck a bicyclist on Saturday morning and left him on the side of the road.
The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. on East Whitestone Boulevard at Vista Ridge Boulevard, but no one noticed the cyclist on the side of the road until nearly three hours later.
When officers arrived at 7:40 a.m., the bicyclist, Andrew Jensen, 28, was found lying in a ditch. His bicycle was recovered by a citizen who found the bicycle near the scene.
Initial investigation indicates a 2012 or 2013 grey Jeep Liberty was…
Alamo Alley Cat
urbanvelo.org
It turns out that the Alamo in fact has a basement, and alleycats too. Next one up is March 2nd at Crockett Park in San Antonio TX, with more info available at bikebexar.tumblr.com
Grampies Go South
By Steve Miller and Dodie Miller
Day 45: DeRidder, Louisiana to Kirbyville, Texas: Shame on You: Adventure Cycling Association!
Dennis Schluter pointed out in the Guestbook (message 356) that in Texas the homesteads are far back form the road and dog chases would become a non issue. That’s a good point and will be a great relief. So dennis suggested there would not be a need to go buy a whip. Good point. But we were rather looking forward to this bit of “retail therapy”.
Duly at their opening hour of 7:30 we were at Circle C Farm and Ranch Supply in the heart of DeRidder. The lady there pulled out a selection of four foot or longer (presumably) bull whips. These would have been interesting to try out, but of course we needed a light weight “cycling whip”. We selected a streamlined whippy fibreglass and leather model that made a satisfying swish swish when…
Video from Cypresswood
www.neilsondevo.com
We took a little video on our team ride this weekend, here’s some of Russ, Justin and Richard riding at Cypresswood. …
A Quick Fitness Ride: Back in the saddle again
by Matthew      bike4heck.com
Stress to the Max!
Work has been stressful this year I have a rough class of students as far as behaviors are concerned. Also, there are changes taking place at home as Tina and I get ready for our new little addition coming Early Aug. 2014.
Back in the Saddle Again
So Feb. 18th, 2014 I thought I had a meeting until 6 pm so I was surprised to see that I was out by 3:30 pm. I decided to come home and throw the bike on the Jeep and head out to the Leon Creek Green Way Trail system. I’ve written this a number of times and I’m familiar with it so I choose a smart route: I started at the Mainland Trail head and headed toward the I-10/Loop 1604 Trail Head which was up hill from my starting point. This was planed so by design as I’ve not been on the bicycle in at least 4 months! I decided I’d ride until I got mostly tired then head…
Lazaaaay lay bon tom roulaaaay!
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
Get a costume ready, bike decorated, beads bought for throwing, and ride with BFOC in the 6th annual Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Parade!
Our line up is #1. Meet-up is at 3:00 at Rosemont/ 7th St, and we’ll roll out ahead of the DPD lead car when Davis closes—around 3:50. All kids riding with…
DORBA Beginner Clinic
Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association
Saturday, March 8, 2014Â Â Â 1:00 PM
Rowlett Creek Preserve
2525 Castle Rd
Parking Lot at Castle Drive and Centerville Road
Garland, TX (map)
DORBA will have a new beginner clinic on Saturday March 8th at Rowlett Creek Preserve at 1:00 PM.
Blain Norfleet will be your instructor, you can send him a private message at “bikecop” on the Dorba.org website, if you have any questions. Blain is THE mountain bike instructor for the Dallas Police Department and patrols downtown on his bike.
What: There is a “classroom” for about an hour, a mini-skills workshop for 30-45 minutes minutes, and then a ride of an hour or…
Lets put an end to unnecessary deaths
www.velopaso.org
Last August, Trey Hancock was riding his bicycle when he was hit and killed by a pickup truck.  Immediately following the crash the driver reportedly said that he saw Hancock and thought he had enough room to pass safely, but then blamed Hancock for supposedly swerving into his path. When faced with the choice of possibly slowing down and moving over to share the road, the driver chose instead to continue as though no one was there.  The result was another unnecessary death.
The driver was eventually charged with careless driving, and faces a possible fine of $25 to $100, and perhaps even 5 to 30 days in jail. The problem with such a light charge is that it sends a clear message that…
Is This the Most Difficult XC Race Course Ever Used in DFW?
www.texasmountainbiketrails.com
I still remember my very first mountain bike race from several years ago. It was a scorching hot August race at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve put on by DORBA and I thought it was the most challenging thing I had ever ridden in my life. 3 weeks prior to the race I took a direct faceplant at the bottom of the big Whiskey Creek crossing and to this day I can still feel my teeth tingle when I think about that crash.
Fast forward about 5 or 6 years to today. I’ve had a lot more mountain biking experience since that first race, and while OCNP is great I also know it isn’t even close to…
Grampies Go South
By Steve Miller and Dodie Miller
Day 46: Kirbyville to Kountze: ACA picks up the fumble and runs for a touchdown!
Wednesday February 19, 2014, 60 km (37 miles) – Total so far: 2,622 km (1,629 miles)
The Grampies are well known for cycling into a region, an ecosystem, or a situation withoout being aware of here they really are until it slowly dawns on them. Similarly, we cycle into places that are entirely new and novel to us, but which have a long history are are very well known to a lot of people, including readers of the blog.
Often people write their recollections about places we are passing through in the Guestbook. We thought we would “reprint” one that just arrived, here:
Hello Grampies,
This is another grampie and warmshower host in the TN Appalachian Mts. I cycled the ST (Galveston, TX – Jekyll Island, GA a couple years back. Certainly am reliving the memories of that ride through your tour.
But mostly I wanted to say ‘Thanks for the “Memories’ of LA. You see I was born in the Atchafalaya swamps and grew up in…
Escape maneuver
An Old Guy On Two Wheels
Doesn’t really count for an errand trip by bicycle. More of a shopping effort that ended in failure — the store was out of the item I was looking for. At least I didn’t squander yet more dead dinosaur juice to do it.
But there was a small benefit. I “discovered†a route to the new organic food warehouse that shaves a few miles off my ride. It also allows me to separate myself from the meanies in steel and glass cages zipping about.
The only problem is it involves “cheating†by utilizing the flexible nature of my bicycle. I…
Kent gets 1st place in the 3/4 GC at the Iris Stagner Memorial Stage Race!
www.voodooracing.net
The following are Kent’s own words about his GC win at the 2014 Iris Stagner Memorial Stage Race…
As we loaded up the car heading out Friday late morning heading to Mineral Wells, Garreth and I talked mainly about how ideal the weather conditions appeared to be compared to the last two years. As we expected they were a little colder than I would have liked in the morning but almost perfect. We got to Mineral Wells within time to pre-ride both the TT course and a lap around the circuit course. Both courses seemed to be nice and fast with the wind playing a part in both finishes. I warmed up for the circuit…
Tweets
For those not tuned into the Ride Across Texas event page: We scouted Most of the sections between Johnson Branch… http://t.co/t25frx7HoX
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 20, 2014
In other news #Boneshakers in our Valley View program are loving this weather! #PBRR participation helps this happen! pic.twitter.com/QCkrXAm8zf
— Boneshaker Project (@Boneshaker_Proj) February 20, 2014
https://twitter.com/thejurgy/status/436280016339750912
First time riding through Oatmeal, TX today. Their Labor Day Festival must be off the hook! pic.twitter.com/8xBAU1ugd0
— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 19, 2014
Today is #100days until our 2014 riders leave on their summer ride! Did you know they've already raised more than $415,000? #beatcancer
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 19, 2014
Event: Safe Streets Benefit Ride – When: Sun Mar 2, 2014 7:30am to 12pm CST Where: 4th & W Elizabeth St… http://t.co/PjjIdHkRIE
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) February 19, 2014
Spotted our own @jbird2131 out on the Dam Loop on #myrideto the shop this morning. http://t.co/4eDmyMKHxU
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 19, 2014
the boardwalk in george bush park #bikesinthewild pic.twitter.com/kDEq0wysZd
— a Dan of action (@theSurlyBiker) February 19, 2014
@AustinBcycle ED speaking about the partnership with @RideScoutATX and the future of #bikeshare in #Austin! pic.twitter.com/Nuhkof2Zag
— MetroBike (@ATXMetroBike) February 19, 2014
Less than two weeks for the EARLY bird deadline for the Atlas Ride (March 2nd). It's only $50. pic.twitter.com/yVTWIqeQvm
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) February 19, 2014
https://twitter.com/txbikeracing/status/436172897652985856
Don't forget to come to the Bike Houston social on Thursday at the Black Lab from 6-8. Learn about Houston's bronze bike friendly status
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 19, 2014
We want to join Bike Texas in congratulating the City of San Marcos on becoming the 23rd Texas city to pass a Safe Passing Ordinance!
— Bike Friendly FW (@BikeFriendlyFW) February 19, 2014
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) February 19, 2014
