A bill being considered during the current state legislature session in Austin. The Safe Passing Bill would require a motorist to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist and would require a commercial vehicle to give at least six feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
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from LufkinDailyNews.com
The Lufkin City Council at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved a funding request to complete the hiking/biking/walking trail at Kit McConnico Park. The request for funding for $8,000 came from the Deep East Texas Trail and Route Access Coalition (DETTRAC), and the money will be given from the general fund of the city budget.
Make Magazine posted this article detailing how to make a three LED 3 Watt headlight. This thing is for serious off-road riding in one of those 24-hour endurances races. But you could use it for less serious needs. Full instructions.
The TBC is cranking up their volunteer recruitment program. Their first meeting will be March 27th at the Texas Bicycle Coalition office: 1902 E. 6th St. to discuss the program and opportunities available over the next few months.
For more information visit BikeTexas.org
Debbie Fetterman writes an article in the Tuesday (March 20th) edition recommending off road riding for those tiring of suburban rides. Ms. Fetterman gives some riders’ views on changing their ride style from road to mountain bike.
from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times online local sports calendar:
Cycling group meets every Sat. and Sun. at 8 a.m. Ride lengths are 20-50 miles at a pace of 15-20+ mph. Saturday rides meet at Jason’s Deli (Saratoga and Staples), and Sunday rides meet at Lamar Park Shopping Center. Info: 993-7000.
There is an article in the today’s Tyler Morning Telegraph giving some background why this year’s event is two months earlier than last year’s. Read more here.
In honor of Brain Awareness Week, the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas, in partnership with the Texas Medical Association, is donating 100 bicycle helmets to the Wesley-Rankin Head Start School for the kick off of the school’s annual three-day Trike-A-Thon. As in past years, representatives from the Dallas Cowboys, including players and cheerleaders, also are expected to participate.
The event will take place on Tuesday, March 20, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Wesley Rankin Center, located at 3100 Crossman in west Dallas. The Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives also collaborated on the effort.
Texbiker.net covers the news, events and resources for those interested in Texas bicycling.
My bicycling passion was rekindled in 1979 with a Huffy bicycle from Woolco. From early rides around my neighborhood my enthusiasm grew to tackle my unsupported first century. From there I discovered organized rides all over Texas, races and mountain bikes. Many bikes and miles later the enthusiasm is still there.
Thanks to my wife, Hazel Marie, for her support over the many years, miles and rides.
In 1999 Texbiker.net was born to help my fellow bikers have ready access to all of the information about the Texas bicycling scene.
