I rode north on today’s bike ride to Roman Forest Blvd (New Caney – Roman Forest Blvd – Oakhurst route). It began at 11:31 AM on my Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. Before the ride I watched two races from France, replaced the rear TPU tube with a rubber one, and installed the GoPro magnetic mount. The rear tire had a leak I couldn’t find so I replaced the tube. The rubber tube stem was 42mm and stuck out of the wheel just enough to connect the pump. (The red tint is from the flashing rear light when I took the photo). Maybe the short stem is more aerodynamic.
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No Strava local legends today. I rode 35.18 miles boosting May’s total to 878.28 miles. If I ride the next two days May could be the highest mileage month in 2024.
No rain during the ride but the forecast called for rain late afternoon and evening, as I write this it has been raining for an hour or so. Weather: Start 81 degrees, humidity 78%, dew point 73.2, mostly cloudy, wind SE 8 mph; Finish 87 degrees, humidity 70%, dew point 76.2, partly cloudy, wind E 10 mph. Cooler than yesterday because of the storm that caught me at the end of that ride.
Riding through West Tavola on a different street than usual I came across a group of narrow two story homes. You can see them in the video. I was not aware of them.
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Three months after returning from his second deployment to Iraq, Army Veteran Henry Escobedo-Ramirez began having problems with his vision in late 2010.
“My eyes were dry, and I had pain off and on,” he said. “I started having blurry vision and by mid-2011, I could no longer make out faces. It was pretty quick.”
Escobedo-Ramirez was diagnosed with Leber’s Optic Neuropathy, a rare genetic disease with no cure. He went on to serve three more years in the Army and was medically discharged in 2014 with 12 years of service.
Escobedo-Ramirez transferred his care to Houston VA and …
AUSTIN (KXAN) — New park space is set to come to the trail near Rainey Street this summer.
The Trail Conservancy, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and protecting Austin’s trails, broke ground on the Rainey Street Trailhead in September. Brainstorming for the project began in 2019.
Rainey Street safety changes set to finish by this summer, where are we now?
It sits at the end of Rainey Street between Cummings Street and East Avenue.
“This is about a two-acre park, it used to be just mowed Bermuda,” said Trail Conservancy executive projects director Charlotte Tonsor as she gave KXAN a tour of the space. …
A mountain bike trail clean-up session has been announced for a North Richland Hills recreational area, and residents are invited to assist in the clean-up efforts.
The Fossil Creek Mountain Bike Trail Ride and Park Clean-Up will start in a few weeks. It will allow area mountain bike enthusiasts to clean up and maintain a staple of the local mountain biking community. Participants will get to meet and work with the park’s staff for a fun morning of productivity.
Guests should monitor the weather, as the cleaning session will be moved in the event of rain or storms. No experience is necessary, and the park staff will provide all the tools to …
Cedar Park City Council unanimously approved a change order on May 23 that will allow the addition of crosswalks and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant ramps to the Brushy Creek North Fork Trail, which is under construction.
The Brushy Creek North Fork Trail project consists of roughly 3 miles of shared-use trail. The trail will start near Parmer Lane and Whitestone Boulevard, extend south, and connect to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail near Brushy Creek Road. …
Every summer the staff at ER of Texas see an uptick in bicycle-related injuries. Biking accidents can happen to even the most experienced cyclists, and knowing what to look for afterward is crucial for your health and safety. Here’s a guide on what to watch out for and when it’s essential to seek medical attention:
Assess Yourself and the Scene: After a biking accident, take a moment to assess yourself and the surroundings. Check for any visible injuries, pain, or discomfort. Assess the severity of the accident and whether it involved a collision with a vehicle, a fall, or another type of incident.
Check for Immediate Injuries: Look for any signs of immediate injuries such as bleeding, broken bones, or head trauma. If you or anyone else involved is experiencing severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or difficulty breathing, call 911 emergency services immediately.
Evaluate Pain and Discomfort: Even if you don't have any visible injuries, pay attention to any pain or discomfort. This could indicate underlying issues such as sprains, strains, or internal injuries.
Watch for Symptoms of Concussion: Head injuries are common in biking accidents, even if you were wearing a helmet. Watch out for symptoms of a concussion, including headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, sensitivity to light or noise, and memory problems.
Inspect Your Bike: Assess the damage to your bike. While this may not seem like a priority, it's essential to ensure your bike is safe to ride before attempting to continue your journey or returning home.
I casually mentioned the threat of rain at the start of the bike ride in the video. That threat became real as I rode hard from Atascocita shores to home trying to not get soaked. I almost made it home. The streets were wet the last half of a mile but the rain wasn’t coming down hard. As I pulled into the driveway the wind let up some, I got of the bike and walked into the garage just before the rain and wind increased. When the bike ride started at 10:26 AM I was thinking a recovery ride after yesterday’s 51+ miles. Not ride too hard. That was the plan until I saw the severe thunderstorm alert on my watch. That’s when I upped the pace. Back in Kingwood the wind gusts arrived and the temperature went down at least 15 degrees. I was riding the Cervelo Caledonia which can be fast if the guy pedaling can out put the power. The ride finished at 1:16 PM. I stopped at several places on FM1960 prepared to buy a PowerAide fountain drink but the prices was too high. I ended up getting ice for my waterbottle at the Exxon station at E. Lake Houston Parkway. Maybe I could’ve beat the rain without those stops. The bike ride was on the Atascocita – Walden – Huffman route.
I installed a new GoPro magnetic mount on the Cervelo replacing the Garmin twist mount. The magnetic mount has a twist ring to lock the GoPro. I didn’t try it using only the magnet but I may in the future. This puts the GoPro about 3/4″ higher than the Garmin mount. I think the camera is more secure with the magnet and twist ring.
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The final race of the 2024 Trek Texas Mountain Bike Racing Series. Both Will and Dave are in podum contention for the series in Category 3, so big race. It was a hot and humid weekend with some mud left over from a really wet few weeks in Texas. …
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Aussie Team TNR was epic as always plus we hosted a great intro class on Sunday with 20 riders obtaining track certification! Coming up we have two weeks of free Youth Cycling Camps and USAC Weekend #2 featuring Atomic Age Based State TT Champs and more State Championships as part of Super Sunday!
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for announcements & photos. Also you can see my silly marketing strategies which I ask you to share and help us grow our track community. …
Upcoming Events
6:45pm Tues 4th June – TNR Bunch Racing
11am Sun 9th June – Intro to Track Class
9am 10-12th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk1
6:45pm Tues 11th June – TNR Sprint & Keirin Night
9am 17-19th June – LCYCL Summer Camp Wk2
6:45pm Tues 18th June – TNR USAC Sanctioned
8:30am Sat June 22nd – Atomic Age Based TT Championships
