Daily Blog and News Roundup for April 4th
statesman.com | Important bill hearing | Road Rash
by Jason Whaley
Exploring Central Texas. And beyond., FROM THE TEXAS BICYCLE COALITION: On Monday, the Senate Transportation Committee will hear SB 2041, a very important bill for the safety of cyclists on Texas roads. This bill will require those …
Cul-de-sacs are a Dead End | m-bike.org
by Todd Scott
Some cities (Charlotte, N.C., Portland, Ore., and Austin, Texas) and even states like Virginia are pulling the plug on cul-de-sacs. According to the Washington Post: The state has decided that all new subdivisions must have through …
Pedal Power fundraiser for Hill Country Childrens Advocacy Center …
by Gil Jones
A group is escorting the bicycle ride which is a fundraiser for the HCCAC. See http://hccac.org/howhelp/pedalpower/ for details. Jennifer and I, together with Ralph Mann and Mike Atkinson left Atwoods about 7:45AM after a … and here are some riders leaving the Willow City Loop to enter Texas 16 going North after which they will re-enter the Loop, headed for The Hill which is quite a surprise for the flatlanders who don’t realize where the Hill Country got its moniker. …
Laurey Bikes: Still in Hill Country
by Laurey
I’m in Blanco, Texas tonight. Hill Country. Lavender country, though we’re a bit early for that. And, due to a drought, though we are also in Bluebonnet Country, we might not get to see any. Today’s ride, a gorgeous and perfectly …
Schedule of Cycling Championships – 2009
by About Bicycling
From Texas to California, Utah to Illinois to Pennsylvania, there is sure to be a race nearby where you can see some of the nation’s top riders in action from a front row seat for free. If nothing else, maybe you’ll see some dude in …
Durango Texas: Indian Paintbrush at River Legacy
by Durango
Along with Bluebonnets. The only wildlife I saw today, while riding the mountain bike trail, was a couple joggers and Blonde Bobbi. She must practically live on those trails. My bike is 5 years old. It has over 4000 miles on it. …