I switched from three days of Zwift biking to real world riding today. I messed around until 2:13 PM when I started today’s bike ride. By then the temperature was around 71 degrees and sunny. Because of the late start I decided to ride the Atascocita – Walden route not crossing Lake Houston to Huffman. It was just over a year ago the last time I rode this route on December 6th, 2022. So far today’s 21.44 miles is the longest ride this week. I rode my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. The wind was light allowing me to wear shorts, a long sleeve jersey, and a short sleeve jersey. Once I warmed up I was comfortable. My legs were good getting my overall average speed up to 14.0 mph. I finished at 3:49 PM. Surprisingly I saw two other cyclists.
Texas Bicycling News for December 13, 2023
Revillie Peak Ranch Trail Texas little Moab and sedona!
Texas MTB Rider | www.youtube.com
Haardvarks Tues Shenanigans? ? “Lana” Factor 02 Pearland, Texas
Troy Serrano | strava.com
Video: Men Making Moves to host 2nd annual bike giveaway
By Katherine Griffith | www.kbtx.com
NAVASOTA, Texas (KBTX) – Men Making Moves is hosting its 2nd annual Christmas Bike and Scooter giveaway this weekend.
They will give away over 500 bikes and electric scooters in the Navasota High School parking lot on Saturday afternoon.
It’s free to all children, regardless of where you live.
The giveaway starts at noon, but you must register before. Registration starts at 10 a.m.
There will also be door prizes and snacks.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee
www.cor.net
The Richardson City Council is seeking applicants for a new Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) that will provide recommendations on bicycle and pedestrian plans, policies, programs and projects to achieve the goals of the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP). The City recently adopted a new Active Transportation Plan with the objective of creating a visionary 10-year plan that connects all active transportation elements – bicycles, pedestrian, transit and micromobility – to leverage existing infrastructure and capitalize on future transportation projects to create a network that is more accessible and usable by all ages and abilities in Richardson. …
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 13, 2023
Cyclists for as far as the eye can see… HHH 2023!!! pic.twitter.com/v4xFZbslBQ
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) December 13, 2023
https://t.co/AoJ5IPboM4 pic.twitter.com/FShs9dbPz6
— Aaron N. Chamberlain ? (@elmachuca) December 13, 2023
The Salvation Army began distributing Angel Tree gifts to thousands of families in Central Texas on Wednesday.https://t.co/BGUceHvzVn
— CBS Austin (@cbsaustin) December 13, 2023
Mountain Biking at Lampasas MTB Park, Texas
Ken Simmons | www.youtube.com
2023 Rudolph’s Revenge Recap Video
DFW Series Racing – Shawn McAfee | www.youtube.com
The stories are all true, Rudolph’s Revenge is the hardest mountain bike race in North Texas covering some incredibly diverse and challenging terrain. The 2023 edition was no different featuring a sold out race and a record setting performance from the front of the field.
Non Active Cycling Ride Katy, Texas
Active Cycling | strava.com
Thank you for riding! Cold and wet but productive!
Old man games Harris County, Texas
Jim Storey | strava.com
3+ Laps Zwift Makuri Islands Sleepless City Route
Back to the Zwift Makuri Islands for 3 laps of the Sleepless city route. It has been a long time since I rode last January 16th, 2022 and once before that. A lap is a little less than 6 miles plus a .1 mile lead in for the first lap. After 3 laps I made some random turns to see what was there. Each lap climbed 140 feet in elevation, not too much for me. My random turns added 75 feet in 2.2 miles. Outside the weather was cloudy and 54 degrees. Below my 60 degree threshold. Moved to level 32 in Zwift and set 2 PR on the Castle Park Sprint. Unlocked the Newsy Cap. I didn’t look at the upcoming events. Still no free rides in Scotland without creating a meetup.
Texas Bicycling News for December 12, 2023
OTB101 – Woodway Lakeside Park
texasmtb.org
OTB 101 will be offered at Woodway Lakeside Park in Waco on Saturday, December 30th at 8:30AM.
OTB101 is needed to become a Level 2 Coach.
You must be registered as a coach in PitZone, with NICA membership fee paid and NICA participant waiver signed. The cost of the course is $25, which covers the Field Guide you will receive upon successful completion of the course. A Certificate of Completion will be uploaded into PitZone.
IMPORTANT: if possible, prior to this in-person training, log into Pitzone and complete the online portion of On-the-Bike Skills 101: Classroom.
Location: Woodway Lakeside Park, Park Road 2, Waco
Bring all your riding gear and bike. We will be standing for much of the session so wear something comfortable. Bring flat pedals and comfortable shoes if you have that option.
The skills instruction will be approximately 3.5 hours beginning promptly at 8:30AM. Bring water and a snack.
The class will be led by Texas League Coach Supporter, Lynnette Wood
To reserve your spot, please sign up here on Zeffy.
2024 Gator Ride, Gear up to End Hunger! – Baytown, TX 2024 | ACTIVE https://t.co/rW52XxjGGB #Active via @active
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 12, 2023
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 13, 2023
Post Bicycle Tour Update: From San Antonio, Texas.
The Alternative Vlog | www.youtube.com
In this video I explain what’s going on with me and what I plan to do going forward. Bicycle touring was exhausting for me and I lost a lot of weight.