Monthly Archives: August 2010

Fredericksburg Rides

Last weekend I went on a few absolutely wonderful rides around Fredericksburg. All of them I had found on the CycleTexas website. Here’s what I did: Saturday, after arriving in Fredericksburg at around 2 p.m., the Twilight Twenty: It’s a … Continue reading

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BikeTexas Action Alert: No Bike Bans!

Today, August 25, 2010, BikeTexas is posting an online petition against bike bans. Please take a moment to sign it and support Texas cyclists’ right to ride. Many Texas cyclists are aware that the City Council of Bartonville, a small … Continue reading

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Tires and Chipseal – a Neverending Story

As my Schwalbe Ultremo R.1 only lasted for a few rides on these chipseal roads around here, I had to replace them and am now trying out Continental Force/Attack tires. The “Force” is 22mm and is used on the front … Continue reading

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TxDOT to Host 27 Public Input Meetings for Long-Range Plan Development

Please plan to attend a meeting [for a list of the planned meetings, click here] close to you and give your feedback. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) continues the process started earlier this year of gathering public input for … Continue reading

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