Group taking fresh look at measures to save lives of cyclist
Pam LeBlanc with the Austin American-Statesman writes an article on making the roads and drivers more bicycle safe. Read the full article.
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from theeagle.com (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)
Tammy Way rides the Houston to Austin MS150 for her sick sister. Link to the full article.
from Cyber Cycling (DFW’s Virtual Bike Rally)
National Bike To Work Day 2007 is May 18th. This is the final day of Bike to Work Week which runs from May 14th to May 18th.
This is a fantastic chance to get in the bike commuting swing. The benefits of commuting by bike are huge. You aid in not having as much automotive congestion on the roadways and creating less pollution. It helps keep your expenses down by using less gas. Both of these help the environment. And the best benefit is the sense of accomplishment and the boost in energy once you get to work.
Please take this opportunity to leave your car at home, even if it is just for one day, and Bike To Work.
from Cyber Cycling (DFW’s Virtual Bike Rally)
On April 23, 2007 cyclists in Texas have a very unique opportunity to meet with our elected officials. We will be given the chance to speak with them face to face and express our concerns and hopes regarding cycling in Texas.
By a sheer show of numbers we can impress upon them the importance of our cause. They will understand that large numbers of their constituents ride and vote.
This will be a very important year for this as the safe passing bill has been reintroduced for vote. It was not voted in by only 4 votes last time it was up for consideration.
BikeDFW is organizing a bus trip to Austin on April 23, 2007 and we want all of you to come along. We will have instruction from members of BikeTexas about how to speak with officials. The trip will include some meals and the cost is $34.
BikeDFW hopes that you can join us on this journey. You can sign up at BikeDFW.org or by following this link http://tbcdaytrip.eventbrite.com.
A YouTube competition has gone online seeking short videos that will inspire people to get out on their bikes.
Shimano is giving away groupsets and other bike kit to the competition winners, including an all-black Alfine groupset.
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Baptist Temple Church in the Heights and the Woodlands Cycling Club are proud to present the second annual Heights Holy Mackerel Bike Race. Located in the historic Houston Heights, this fast .7-mile criterium is set out along tree-covered boulevards and eclectic storefronts near downtown Houston.
This event is sanctioned by the Texas Bicycle Racing Association and USA Cycling and is part of the Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Road Series (LAJORS). Categories will include a Junior Open Race, Women Open Race, Category 4/5 Men’s Race, Category 3/4 Men’s Race, and Men’s Pro 1/2 Race.
You can pre-register for the 2007 Heights Holy Mackerel Bike Race at bikereg.com. On race day, criterium participants can park and register at 300 West 17th Street.
Kid’s Race parents and participants register in the Baptist Temple Church parking lot located in the 200 block of 19th Street. To find out more information about the 2007 Heights Holy Mackerel Kid’s Races, click here.
This blog recaps the Easter Hill Country Tour with a picture of riders in a tuxedo (kinda).
from The Daily Texan
By Joey Castillo
When Mikail Davenport was diagnosed with polio in 1950, doctors told his parents they should institutionalize him, and that he would end up like a vegetable. Now 58 years old, Davenport spent the month of March bicycling from El Paso to Beaumont - all without the use of his legs.
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.
