Deemed, “Texas best adventure destination”, Camp Eagle has been known for it’s mountain biking for quite some time now. And now we have an event for even the toughest mountain bikers – the Marathon!
We are proud to host the Holidaze Mountain Bike Marathon by Hill Country Bicycle Works. Join us for another assuredly memorable family event and professionally run race.
For those that don’t know, Camp Eagle is 1400 acres of the Texas Hill country; a spring-fed crystal clear river with 1.2 million new gallons of water every day; miles of pristine single track, clean limestone cliffs with bouldering, top rope, and lead sport climbing; more activities to do while you and your family and friends are here than you can shake a stick at. Add to all that, an enthusiastic staff who are excited to join you in your adventures and serve you every step of the way.
This is the second race of the 2011 Hill Country Bicycle Works Texas Mountain Bike State Championship Marathon Series.
Adversity was my companion on today’s abbreviated ride. I was biking along thinking about how two months ago I was trying to stay cool in the 100+ degree weather and today it was about 30 degrees cooler. Then I heard a snap at the 7.6 mile point and my pedals went freewheeling and I slowed instantly to almost not moving. It was an effort to get out of my pedals before the bike stopped since I was going up a slight incline. The chain had broken. With about 5,000 miles on it I guess I got my money’s worth. I had planned on replacing it awhile back but kept putting it off.
Broken chain
The walk back home was about 5 miles with a shorter route than what I had taken to get to this point. I started walking and then it dawned on me to ride my bike as a coaster. This was great as long as the sidewalk was flat to downhill. That didn’t last long so I thought why not use the skateboard technique and push the bike along with my right foot. This was definitely faster than walking but it took a lot of effort I am not used to. It took me about an hour and 5 minutes to get back home using this method. I would have called my wife but she was working longer hours today and I figured I would be home by the time she got off work and could drive to where I was.
Back home I had a brand new SRAM PC1071 chain but this was like the umbrella being in the car and it is raining and I am in the building. Once I did make it back home I plugged in the Fry Baby and melted the paraffin wax to lubricate the PC1071 chain. After it cooled down I installed on the Motobecane Le Champion CF and tomorrow I will be back on the road. One thing I do not like about the PC1071 is the PowerLock quick link is a one time use and I have to use a chain tool to get it off. I prefer the Whipperman connector which is reusable. Fortunately I have some extra PowerLock links when the time comes to wax the chain again.
This was a shame since the weather was picture perfect today with clear blue sky, 77 to 80 degree temperature, very low humidity (23%) and no wind. This week with the cooler temperatures in the morning I have been starting later but so far my mileage this week has been rather low at 50.43. It is supposed to be warmer overnight so maybe tomorrow I can start earlier and ride longer.
Kid Trips – Sat, 11/19/11, 9 am, BSA T165, Pace Bend East Trailhead
Austin Ridge Riders
Saturday, November 19, 2011 – 09:00 – 12:30
Kid Trips — Sat, 11/19, 9 am, BSA T165, Pace Bend County Park.
Volunteers to be there at the East Trail Head Parking Lot at 8 am (Right furthest corner, just past the RV area that is ARR Race Set-Up.) This is BSA T165 from Round Rock. They will be our first BSA Troop that is camping at the Trail for the Kid Trips Event. …
3rd Annual Deb Tribble Ride for Pride
The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
The 3rd Annual Deb Tribble Ride for Pride benefiting the Volunteer Fire Department of Grandview invites you to join their upcoming ride happening on October 22, 2011 at 500 South 5th Street, Grandview, TX
We were lucky enough to be granted an interview with Bryan Anderson, Ride Coordinator and Planner of Deb Tribble Ride for Pride to ask some questions about their upcoming ride. …
New Shawnee Trail Cycling Club Board Member!
by sooner1
We would invite you to welcome and congratulate Melinda Hamm, who has accepted the appointment of Vice President for Shawnee Trail Cycling Club.  Melinda will serve the remaining term of Frank Haun, who is in the process of…
The Best NAHBS Purchase I Made
by Justin      The Plano Cyclist
Early in the year, I built up my trip to the North American Handbuilt Bicycle show in Austin, but never really wrote anything about it; mostly because when I finished my time at the show I had a sad family errand to run and the show was kind of pushed out of my mind. However, I ended up finding my pictures the other day, and I…
Bent Wheel Bash kicks off at Buck Creek Trails
By Larry Zelisko       Abilene Reporter News
More than 300 mountain bike racers are expected for the Bent Wheel Bash Saturday and Sunday at Buck Creek Trails.
The races on Sunday are a part of the Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Fall Series.
“It’s not an easy course at all,” said race director Gary Fraser. “I’ve raced all over the state and this is as good a course as any.”
Racers can still sign up Saturday or Sunday. Racing is divided by skill level and age for men and women. The course is 8.5 miles, plus a starting loop. In the top category, …
Just some footage I edited together of me and a buddy mtn biking our favorite spots in the Austin area. This video includes Reimers Ranch, Barton Creek…
Ask the Agency – Central Texas Bicycle Infrastructure Update
www.austincycling.org
The November ACA meeting gives a chance for cyclists to ask questions and get answers from the agencies that are building the roadways and bikeways in Central Texas. email your questions NOW to vp@austincycling.org so the reps have time to research real answers.
We’ll have representatives from:…
Denton City Council discusses bike plan, holds public hearing
by Alex Macon of North Texas Daily
The Denton City Council met Tuesday to discuss an update to the city’s proposed bike plan during an afternoon work session and later held a public hearing on the transmission line reconstruction in northeast Denton.
Jim Coulter, general manager of wastewater and streets for the city, said he was proud of…
Tour de Fat bike parade and festival this Saturday
by elliott         Austin on Two Wheels
It must be fall finally! I awoke to positively cold morning temps and the Tour de Fat is rolling into town. The celebration of the bike produced by Fat Tire Beer will occur in Austin again for the 5th time this Saturday, October 23 at their usually stomping grounds, Fiesta Gardens. All beer sales will directly benefit Yellow Bike…
