North American Handmade Bicycle Show – Austin, TX

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North American Handmade Bicycle Show : Feb. 25-27, 2011
from CycleATX.com – Cycling Events, Groups and Bike Shops in Austin, TX by CoreyCarter
The seventh edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, the world’s number one handmade bicycles gathering, will be held in Austin on February 25-27th, 2011 at the Austin Convention Center.
North Americn Handmade Bicycle Show
The NAHBS Expo Hall is open to the public from:
10 AM – 6 PM Friday and Saturday
10 AM – 5 PM Sunday

Ticket Prices:
1 day: $18 advance (includes $1 transaction fee),     $22 at the door
2 days: $32 advance (includes $1 transaction fee),   $40 at the door
3 days: $51 advance (includes $1 transaction fee),   $58 at the door
Children: $8, One day admission to the North American Handmade Bicycle Show for children ages 6-13 (5 and under are free).
Seminar Pass: $160 (includes $1 transaction fee).
Carl Strong Seminar: $125. For Framebuilders Only
Online Registration ends February 23, 2010 at midnight

…21 mph NW Wind (gusts to 28 mph) Put a Chill… – December 12th No Ride Report

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I was really considering riding this afternoon by banking on the typical warming that takes place. But the 21 mph NW wind (gusts to 28 mph) put a chill on the plan. After yesterday’s balmy 76 degrees today’s 54 and clear skies could not overcome the strong wind. Now my 60 degree lower limit will continue to mid-week when the temperature is supposed to get into the lower 70’s during the daytime.

In place of riding I watched the finish of the USA Cycling National Championship Elite Women’s Cyclocross race. Later at 4:20 PM CST I will watch some of the men’s competition. The course was somewhat muddy but not extremely so like they are in Europe. The race was streamed on the USAcyclying.org website and Versus website (relay of the USAcycling.org stream).

12-12-2010 Weather

Texas Bicycling News for December 11th

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Speaking of Richardson…
from Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
The completion of the Santa Fe Trail has been dominating much of the bicycle trail discussions lately, on our site and elsewhere; but in case you haven’t heard Richardson has been making strides in their …

Arlington Needs Your Help
from Bike Friendly Richardson by dickdavid
It’s come to our attention that the master bike and pedestrian plan for the City of Arlington is under scrutiny and they have a favor to ask.

After a strong initial turnout for the early workshops and what appeared to be full support from the city council, BFA assumed that the well-researched plan (by the Greenways Consultants – backstory here) for adding much…

Richardson Bike Mart’s 30th Anniversary
from Bike Friendly Richardson by dickdavid
Richardson Bike Mart
We forgot to mention this a few weeks ago. Congrats goes out to Richardson Bike Mart for celebrating their 30th Anniversary. …

6:00pm – Corinth Trail Ride
from Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
When: Thu Dec 30, 2010 6pm to 7pm  CST
Where: Corinth City Hall

Yo-Yo December Weather… – December 11th Bike Ride

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Today was the first ride since last Saturday. Between the yo-yo December weather and a list of meetings it has been a difficult time to ride. The weather yo-yo continues tomorrow too. The temperature was 75 degrees with mostly cloudy skies and a WSW 13 mph wind. Since I only had time for a 26-27 mile ride the wind was not a real factor since I did not go far enough to deplete my energy. I did not see any other riders out and the route was my typical Sunday one. I did look at the Christmas decorations many people put but the best time to see them is the dark. Some homes are vary elaborate.

I continue to enjoy the Motobecane Le Champion road bike. This carbon fiber frame and the Shimano Ultegra components work very well together.

Earlier in the day while running some errands I come upon three bikers on W. Lake Houston Parkway. They were headed south. All three were wearing Bike Barn shorts, different jerseys though. Later when I was headed back home from a meeting I spotted two other riders as well.

Even though the weather is supposed to turn cold overnight I am hoping to take the Motobecane 700HT MTB for a few miles. this will break my rule to not ride when the temperature is below 60 degrees.

Ride information for the month and year:

  • December miles 90.97
  • YTD miles 5024.29 (I made the goal. I think I can get to 5100.)

12-11-2010 Ride Data and Map

12-11-2010 Ride Data part 2

Addition charts, weather and map.

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