Texas Bicycling News Digest March 5th
Regional West Trials for wounded, injured Soldiers
By Gloria Montgomery, WTU Public Affairs      www.forthoodsentinel.com
More than 40 Soldiers and veterans from Warrior Transition Units in Texas and Oklahoma are at Fort Hood this week competing in trials for archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball competitions.
The Fort Hood Warrior Transition unit kicked off the 2015 Southern Regional Medical Command-West trials for wounded, ill and injured Soldiers Monday at Club Hood.
More than 40 Soldiers and veterans from Warrior Transition Units in Texas and Oklahoma are competing in trials for archery, cycling, track and field, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming and wheelchair basketball for an invitation to the 2015 Army trials and a spot to represent Army during this summer’s Department of Defense competition, which was …
CAMPO Public Hearing – Show Up To Support Funding For Bike Projects
The Austin Mountain Bikers Meetup Group      www.meetup.com
Monday, March 9, 2015
6:00 PM
LBJ Auditorium
2313 Red River St., Austin, TX (map)
All:
The Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is hosting a public hearing on March 9th, at 6:00 PM at the LBJ Auditorium on the UT Campus to present the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan for the Central Texas 6-County Area and to receive pubic comment.
This is very important because the powers that be at CAMPO have changed their previous policy of a 15% set aside of federal transportation funding to be used for bike and pedestrian projects to only a target of 15% and not a requirement AND if …
Visit Dallas Cycling Team Kicks Off
www.visitdallas.com
The Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau (Dallas CVB) is pleased to announce the sponsorship of a national women’s racing team, named Visit Dallas Cycling. The three-year partnership with the FCS Cycling women’s team and local FCS cycling club highlights Dallas’ commitment to wellness and its growing reputation as an active, outdoor city.
“We’re thrilled to support the women’s riding community with the creation of Visit Dallas Cycling,” said Dallas CVB President Phillip Jones, a fitness enthusiast and triathlete. “Dallas is full of great green space and bike trails, and I can’t wait to cheer the riders on as they represent the city.”
Since the launch of the BIG Things Happen Here brand two years ago, Dallas has been growing in recognition as a …
Spring North Tour: Texas – Ozarks – Big Muddy River
By Richard Hoeg      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Following spring north from the Texas Hill Country, through the Ozark Mountains and along the Missouri River on the Katy Trail
??? days from April 6, 2015 to ???
Intro: Blue Bonnets Here We Come!
As I type this entry, the temperature has fallen to -15F in northern Minnesota on March 5th! In short, an excellent time to plan a spring bike tour. For a number of years my wife and I have had a hankering to see the Texas Blue Bonnets. However, a short tour through the Texas Hill Country did not seem worth the drive south from Minnesota. After some research on the web we realized the AMTRAK Texas Eagle was the answer to our needs. This train will take us from St. Louis south to Dallas. Our car will be left with a cousin in suburban St. Louis, and my wife’s brother will pick us up at the Dallas train station.
Our tour actually starts in the small town of Granbury, Texas. This town is 80 miles SW of Dallas, and provides a perfect starting point for our tour. We will start by riding south to the Hill Country, and then swing NE to tour through the Ozark Mountains (Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). After the Ozarks we will …
Houston to Austin, TX March 2015
By Clark Crews      www.crazyguyonabike.com
Slow Ride from Austin to Houston
7 days from March 14, 2015 to March 20, 2015
Retribution
Thursday March 5, 2015
I failed last year to make it from Houston to San Antonio, so this year I plan on being less aggressive, fewer miles and take my time. You can read that disaster here: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/clarkbikes
I will be leaving March 14 and should arrive in Austin on March 20.
My tentative route will take me from close to Downtown Houston out to Katy via Clay Rd. Then to …
Executive Director’s Note March 2015
www.nationalmtb.org
I am happy to report that spring league racing is underway in Texas, NorCal and SoCal while Alabama and New York will both be holding their season openers shortly. Meanwhile, many of our fall leagues are conducting their coaching summits. With 15 leagues currently operating, we have surpassed the milestone of having 5,000 student-athletes participating from over 400 schools! Moreover, we have a number of new regions expressing strong interest in …
Friend or Flow: Are trails being too “dumbed down?â€
Words by Sarah Galbraith. Photos by Tristan Von Duntz.      dirtragmag.com
The notion of flow exists in all kinds of sports,†says Mark Eller, Mountain bikers have, of late, seen the development of communications director with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). Eller has worked in skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and climbing, and now mountain biking. He points out that even tennis players are seeking to flow: “It’s not unique to mountain biking.â€
Sports-theory academics have put some thought to the concept of flow, producing a long-winded and wonky definition and some papers on the subject. Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, who has the title “architect of flow,†is also a distinguished professor of psychology and management at Claremont Graduate University, and he has coined a flow theory. He says flow is a rare and dynamic state characterized by dimensions like the merging of action and awareness, concentration on a task, the …
BIKES VS CARS World Premier at SXSW!
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Tina Poppy for BIKES VS CARS // SXSW
Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)
Austin, TX
Please join us for the WORLD PREMIER of Swedish documentary BIKES VS CARS, directed by Fredrik Gertten (BIG BOYS GONE BANANAS!) and executive produced by Chris Paine (WHO KILLED THE ELECTRIC CAR?).
An Official Selection of the SXSW Film Festival, this is a special OUTDOOR screening open to all – you do not need a SXSW badge to attend!
This screening finishes off a …
Update: Lamar Bike Lane
www.bikehouston.org
Scroll to page 15 to read a comprehensive update on the Lamar Bike Lane from City of Houston officials, local leaders, and BikeHouston Executive Director, Michael Payne.
Saturday 3/7 and Sunday 3/8 Rides
by Thomas      steinerranchcycling.com
This is another weekend that kinda sucks. Saturday morning will be a cold one. If you are badass enough to make it out, please show up at C&C at 8:30 for a ride that can be decided on the spot. The hammer group will be largely absent due to the Lago Vista race and the BBQ & Beer ride.
Sunday is day 2 of the BBQ & Beer ride (which I am doing) so I won’t be there for the …
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event The Dirty Leprechaun – Corpus Christi, TX The Dirty Leprechaun at Corpus Christi, TX
… http://t.co/SkXOWWiC4n— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2015
New Event Ragsdale Rally Raid r3 – None, TX Ragsdale Rally Raid r3 at None, TXhttp://t.co/7jeL7GbIID … http://t.co/13MarnuytF
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2015
New Event The Dirty Waco Fondo – Waco, TX The Dirty Waco Fondo at Waco, TXhttp://t.co/hqQuiuaqV6 Presented by S… http://t.co/QkqBhRPhwV
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2015
New Event Rails to Trails Ride – Monks Crossing, TX http://t.co/vXcyQmm74y
Cost is $7 which includes park entry… http://t.co/WfTEZsmDGX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2015
Tweets
Meeting new mountain bikers and enjoying the new REI Dallas VIP Grand Opening! http://t.co/tIupLv0xxr
— DORBA (@dorbaonline) March 6, 2015
Based on feedback from multiple sources Saturday's route should be primo! I just need to verify a couple of the… http://t.co/nPJF4AE63V
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) March 6, 2015
Congrats Burleson, Fort Worth & San Marcos on joining @SecretaryFoxx's Safer Streets challenge! Who's next in TX? http://t.co/P1HhsxPDif
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) March 6, 2015
How much do you know about BCIC (Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation) Visit FB page to learn & LIKEhttps://t.co/Tx8JfL4xap
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) March 6, 2015
Check this Awesome KidsKup Video, would you like to see this kind of events here in Brownsville?https://t.co/IQLjhnYgW5
— BikeRangers (@BikeRangers) March 6, 2015
A half dozen federal agents are going through bike certification. @BikeRangers @BikeTexas @edgargaucin @BikeLeague http://t.co/wwgbKr2H0o
— Fernando Martinez (@SafeCyclist) March 5, 2015
Blessing the kids at The Arbor special needs school today with Pastor ryanrushlive. A gift of 3 bikes… https://t.co/9R8lNZmG0o
— Omar C. Garcia (@omarcgarcia) March 5, 2015
Did you ride your #bike today? https://t.co/FJ6wp3pgcV
— Logan DeBorde (@logandj) March 5, 2015
Thx to @HoustonPlanning &@DowntownHouston for engaging on a safe Lamar bikeway connection this am. pic.twitter.com/yknYeSqG0F
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) March 5, 2015
Snow in Fort Worth. Midnight, March 5th. @fwbikesharing @tcu https://t.co/5PDGa767S2
— Stacy Agee Martin (@cowtownstacy) March 5, 2015
Learned some fun tricks from #challengetires at this years #frostbike great riding tires and great… https://t.co/VCP60nEIPl
— Austinbikes Station (@theAustinbikes) March 5, 2015
Kickr is a little empty this "snow day" Thurs but we'll still kill it! @DurataTraining @jackandadams @wengernation pic.twitter.com/rh7BEW6msT
— Kim Brackin (@CoachBrackin) March 5, 2015
Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Heads or Tails Cycling Time Trial – Beaumont, TX, Mar 07, 2015 07:00AM – 4400 South M L King Jr Parkway Beaumont, TX(CST) h
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Austin Spring Cycling Camp – by 1K2GO Sports, Mar 07, 2015 08:00AM – 333 Wayside Dr, Wimberley, TX 78676, USA(CST) http://z
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Arbor Day Celebration – McAllen, TX, Mar 07, 2015 08:00AM – 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA(CST) http://zp
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Harden Dental Team Ride – Corinth, TX, Mar 07, 2015 08:00AM – Crownover Middle School, 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Ravens Revenge Bike Ride – Huntsville, TX, Mar 07, 2015 08:00AM – 2 Financial Plaza, West Hill Mall, 2 Financial Plaza, Hun
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: 24nd Annual La Primavera Lago Vista – Lago Vista, TX, Mar 07, 2015 08:00AM – Lago Vista, TX(CST) http://t.co/WIqVCMDjXX
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Introduction To Bicycling Types – Cedar Hill, TX, Mar 07, 2015 09:00AM – 1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar Hill, TX 75104(CST) http
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Mission San Jose – San antonio, TX, Mar 07, 2015 09:00AM – Mission San Jose Visitor Center 6701 San Jose Drive, San Antonio
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: A couple of laps around White Rock to work up a thirst – Dallas, TX, Mar 07, 2015 10:00AM – The Lake House – 7510 East Nort
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Gravelthon! – Dallas, TX, Mar 07, 2015 10:30AM – Continental Ave Pedestrian Bridge, Dallas, TX US(CST) http://t.co/aY9wIFzLM7
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Fossil 50 Challenge & Dino Enduro – Glen Rose, TX, Mar 07, 2015 12:00PM – Dinosaur Valley State Park, 1629 Park Road 59, Gl
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015
2 Day Alert: Bicycles, Essentials and Accessories – Cedar Hill, TX, Mar 07, 2015 01:00PM – 1206 West F.M. 1382 Cedar Hill, TX(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 5, 2015