Texas Bicycling News and Blog Digest April 19th
Wahoo RFLKT+ Bike Computer System Follow-up
by Ray Garza      RGV Cycling
I’ve been using and testing the Wahoo RFLKT+ Bike computer system since mid January of 2014 and I’ve posted several reviews of various software configurations. Some I liked and others I found lacking. The consistent factor in all of this is that the system is very finicky. It would work perfectly for a week then the following week it’s nothing but problems. Screen locking up, losing ANT+ sensor data, blank screens or failure to turn on are some of the problems I’ve encountered. For this reason I have to give the system a thumbs down.
I really hate giving the RFLKT+ system my thumbs down rating but I have no choice. Wahoo makes great products, I love my Kickr indoor trainer, the ANT+ dongle and the Bluetooth heart-rate strap. The RFLKT+ has so much potential if they can only iron out the bugs and do a better job of testing the software and firmware. It’s a lot to juggle, you got…
Refuge Internation hosting Chainge the World Bike Ride & Fun Run
www.gilmermirror.com
Refuge International is hosting the 5th Annual Chainge the World Bike Ride & Run to be held April 26, 2014 in Gilmer Texas. Bike riders will have the opportunity to enjoy a picturesque bicycle ride through towering pine trees and rolling hills on the beautiful back roads of both Upshur and Camp Counties. Different rides will appeal to different levels of riders and include 8 mile, 20mile, 40 mile, and 100k rides. This is a fully supported ride with rest stops about every 10 miles. The run will be held at the Lake Gilmer City Park with a 1 mile Fun Run that is off road and a 5 K run down Armadillo Road, near beautiful Lake Gilmer. Registration will start at the home of Joe & Deborah Bell at 104 N. Montgomery, Gilmer, Texas at 7 am. Early registration will be held on Friday, April 25 from 5 to 7 at the Montgomery address and at Wooley G’s Bike & Fitness 4410 N. Hwy 259 Longview, Texas.
Refuge International is a compassionate 501(c)3 volunteer organization dedicated to the goal of improving the lives of families and individuals through the collaborative development of…
MS150 turned 30 this year: Lisa Lin and Rose Mikulski share their story
BikeHouston
An estimated 13,000 people in bikes cycled from the biggest city in Texas to the capitol. A 180-mile fun ride to raise money for the MS Society Lone Star, but it is known as the BPMS150. The first one was in 1985 and brought 237 cyclists together. This year the MS Society employed 3000 volunteers to make it all happen for riders like Lisa Lin an Rose Mikulski, who decided that 2014 was the perfect year for their debut at the ride.
For Lisa Lin, it was a long time wish to participate as well as the significance that she and the MS150 were both turning 30 this year that helped her decide it was the year to ride. Another reason was to meet other cyclists who work for the City. “The City of Houston team nearly doubled in size since last year. We had a lot of encouragement and support, especially from our Human Resources Director who was trying to build more interest in cycling and encourage more active City employees. I didn’t train as much as I should have for the hills. For next year, I will…
WTCA Caprock Escarpment Tour
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: May 17, 2014
Location: Crosbyton, TX
Contact: TBA
Details: The Caprock Escarpment will be held on Saturday, May 17th, at 09:00am starting from the Silver Falls Rest Area just east of Crosbyton. Silver Falls Rest Area is on highway 82 going east from loop 289. Just take the Idalou exit and follow Hwy 82 through Idalou, Ralls, Lorenzo, and Crosbyton to arrive at the rest area. The drive takes about 45 minutes from central Lubbock. The bicycle route continues east on hwy 82 until you arrive in Dickens. At Dickens, we will have a rest stop and then have you turn south to Spur. We’ll refuel you in Spur and then send you northwesterly back to Hwy 82. We’ll have a rest area at…
Sun Adventure Sports 6 Pack MTB Race Series – Race 3
West Texas Cycling Association
Date: May 18, 2014
Location: Amarillo, TX
Contact: Sun Adventure Sports806-654-1689
Details: Best 4 out of 6 races count towards series championship. Trophies only (No Payouts). $25 entry fee to benefit Children’s Home. Pitcher Pump Trails
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Biking through downtown Houston!!! @anna_speakz @lgoldstein12
— Hayley Rosenberg (@Hay_Rosenberg) April 19, 2014
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Please keep Jon Trevelise in your prayers. He was hit by a car while riding in Galveston today. We will post updates as we receive them.
— Tour du Rouge (@TourduRouge) April 20, 2014
Sammi Runnels 4th today at the matrix crits. Nice!
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 20, 2014
LOS MALOS también andan en Bici. pic.twitter.com/9Jep73CDaA
— Lady Bici (@bicipensante) April 17, 2014
Damn, watching my team racing Winston Salem makes me want to to go out and ride! @astellascycling
— Michael Pincus 🧢 (@pincus1) April 19, 2014
After 3+ hours and 70 miles on the bike I was somehow able to do this pose #rideforheroes #texastech… http://t.co/IuwEpH7nhH
— Elias Valverde (@elias_valverde) April 19, 2014
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Spotted – @AustinBcycle shirt in Big Bend Park. H-ellyea! @Dohn12 pic.twitter.com/5VyaGg3wPA
— Lauren (@LaurenAlbrightM) April 19, 2014
We hear that Steve Tilford got to meet racing celebrity Kat Hunter at the @DrivewaySeries registration tent this week.
— ATC Racing (@ATCRacingTeam) April 19, 2014
Day 19 #30DaysofBiking ride to gym, then farmer's market before it RAINED! http://t.co/a8cIWrrGIM
— Beth Nobles (@trailgirl) April 19, 2014
Finally got to sync my Garmin 510 with my phone and tried Live Tracking. I went for a 50.1 mile road ride. http://t.co/EDBhiEIUZg #strava
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) April 19, 2014
#gonuts pic.twitter.com/bqVVwmtcSP
— VeloPaso (@velopaso) April 19, 2014
Found some friends on my bike ride today #moooooo pic.twitter.com/YOfToWIXA2
— Christy Sanantonio (@CSanantonioRace) April 19, 2014
New venue this year for the Matrix challenge criterium. They managed to find a hill in north Texas!
— Michael Johnson (@MJDrive) April 19, 2014
MSHP: May is Bicycle Safety Month: A white light mounted to the front of the bicycle or carried by the rider w… http://t.co/XAuiEToN74
— BicycleBrandsDirect (@bicyclebrands) April 19, 2014