Texas Cycling News Digest February 10th
the Inaugural Big Southie
THE BIG SOUTHIE
Are you ready for some BS?
What: This is a self-supported, fun ride linking the various trail systems in South Austin. No entry fee, no prizes, (almost) no road!
Date: 3/7 (rain date 4/4)
Time: 9AM rollout
Where: Dick Nichols parking lot.
Route: Consists of three loops, each loop is about 17-18 miles long. Total mileage is about 53. Check the Route page for details.
Rules . . .we don’t have a lot but here they are:
1. All trails are two-way and open to other user groups (even horses) . . .be a good MTB ambassador.
2. Be responsible for yourself. Get your bike in working order and wear a …
Marin recalls kids’ bikes due to handlebars
by BRAIN Staff      www.bicycleretailer.com
NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling 450 kids’ bikes because the handlebars can loosen or separate. The recall involves Marin 2014 MBX 50 and Tiny Trail boys and girls bikes with 16-inch knobby tires.
On its website Marin said a limited number of handlebar stems on these models are out of manufacturing tolerance. “In an abundance of caution, we have initiated a recall with the CPSC,†the company said. “This is a voluntary recall, and Marin has received no reports of any injuries.â€
The boys’ models are red and have …
Saturday 2/14 [Triple Bs or Pace Bend laps] & Sunday 2/15 [Coffee Shop Ride]
Steiner Ranch Cycling
Saturday 2/14 is Valentine’s Day and the club encourages you to spend time with your true love. Bring your significant other to Cups & Cones and prepare to ride it, as you know it wants to be ridden, starting at 8:30 AM for the Triple Bs lead by Jason Yunker. An alternative option for those looking for extra punishment would be to join the SRC folks that have signed up for the 2/22 road race at Pace Bend park for practice. That group will meet at Pace Bend park at 8:30 AM and …
Scoping New Work Commute Routes
Cycling Space City
So I have a new job that will have me working at Enclave Parkway near Briar Forrest in the Energy Corridor for the next 2 months. I decided to try out possible routes from Katy on a Sunday afternoon.
With the multi-use path through George Bush Park and Terry Hershey Park I can ride most of the roughly 16 miles car free. I was hoping there would be an exit from Terry Hershey right next to my new office but there wasn’t. If I exit at …
Cycling’s Cost of Entry
A Bicycle’s Point of View
Getting into Cycling:
Cheap, Expensive or Both?
When looking at the kinds of bikes professionals use (and I mean the guys we actually see on TV, not riding around the neighborhood on Sunday mornings), many formulate preconceived notions that cycling is a rich man’s sport, similar to playing golf and yacht racing. The truth is that there is a slight bit of truth, however small it may be, to that stereotype. It’s a view that often gets compounded and reinforced by the bicycle industry itself. Most bikes seen in the Tour De France are actually rebranded custom made bicycles that are not available in stores. The ones that are, however, can sell well over $10,000 USD. Does that mean that cycling is …
Upcoming Events
Greater Dallas Bicyclists
2/14/2015
8:51 AM DFW Airport Fast Ride – Fal/Win
2/14/2015
Best Of The Southwest – Mountain View – Fall/Winter/Spring
2/14/2015
9 AM DFW Airport Ride – Fal/Win
2/14/2015
9 AM Distance Builder – Fal/Win
2/14/2015
9:30 AM Plano East Side – Fal/Win
2/14/2015
10 AM Easy Going Ride
2/15/2015
9:30 AM Sunday Roll – Fal/Win
2/15/2015
9:30 AM Skill Builder By Request
Cool Breeze
Fort Worth Bicycling Association
Sunday, February 15, 2015 9:00 am
Jim’s Tarrant-Johnson counties ride that takes in Arlington, Kennedale, Retta, Burleson, Lillian, and Mansfield, and hits almost every shady tree lined road in the county. It is 60 miles and it has enough hills to make you tired and has enough trees to keep you cool and not much traffic either. Come on out and join Jim for a great recovery ride. There are also 20, 35, and 48 mile versions.
This time Fran and Jerry are leading.
Routes
County Road Cool Breeze
80 mile route
57 mile route
46 mile route
34 mile route
20 mile route
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Bike Event added: Catch Me If You Can Bike Ride – Breckenridge, TX May 16, 2015 08:00AM http://t.co/Cyi44GKeRn
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2015
New Bike Event added: Bankers’ Recovery Ride – College Station, TX Feb 15, 2015 07:00AM http://t.co/rPRm6ju1nW
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2015
Tweets
Exploring new Walnut Creek trail in Austin with @BikeTexas, the result of their incredible advocacy work! #Bike #TX pic.twitter.com/cEoHP0uZP6
— It's Time Texas (@ItsTimeTX) February 10, 2015
Spinistry ride from Colonel's in Fort Worth is on for Wednesday evening. Sorry, forgot to put up an event for… http://t.co/vHhgVjSSKb
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 11, 2015
https://twitter.com/BBQ44/status/565325880797696002
What are you doing this Friday the 13th? Did you know it's Winter #biketowork day? http://t.co/FXcQgDj79o
— Spokefly (@SPOKEFLY) February 11, 2015
Check out the latest issue from The Racing Post in which Richard Carter interviews MSU's Bill Ash. Next month,… http://t.co/9HZ56GBBSJ
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 10, 2015
Another beautiful #roadride at #whiterocklake in the #deadofwinter with @TrekBikes and @specializedwmn! #wearerbm pic.twitter.com/cYmEL93M0Y
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) February 10, 2015
https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/565191594597285889
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Chihuahuan Desert Bike Fest | Off-road MTB Festival – Terlingua, TX, Feb 12, 2015 08:00AM – 22937 HWY 170, Terlingua, TX(CS
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 10, 2015
2 Day Alert: Coffee Road 16.5M/P1&P2/T1.7 Ride Together – Sherman, TX, Feb 12, 2015 06:00PM – Texoma Bicycle Works (5629 Texoma Pkwy She
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 11, 2015