Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for August 8th
Walk & Roll Challenge in San Antonio
Wednesday, 08 August 2012Â Â Â Â Â Â BikeTexas.org
The Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) in San Antonio is running the Eighth Annual Walk & Roll Challenge beginning on September 1. Participating organizations and individuals have the chance to win prizes for commuting to work or running errands by any transportation method except driving alone in a car– or, what the challenge calls “smart tripsâ€.
Challenge miles will be recorded on NuRide, and participants must register there. Employers who wish to participate should contact AACOG to be…
Longview planners considering bicycle lanes
By SARAH THOMASÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â www.news-journal.com
Some of Longview’s future road projects could include a concept never-before seen in the city — bike lanes.
The city’s latest long-term transportation plan includes steps to increase safety for people using alternative modes of travel such as bicycles, said Longview’s Transportation Planning Manager Karen Owen.
“Part of the initiative is that anytime we build a new road or widen an existing road we are going to consider and explore opportunities for additional width for bicycle traffic,†Owen said. …
Recreational Sports Calendar & Sign-up Sheet – Aug. 8, 2012
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: Today, 8 a.m., Wheelers Senior Ride, 30 miles, Floore’s Country Store, Helotes. 210-643-0314.
…Bicycling: Saturday, 8 a.m., Cibolo Ride, 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 210-884-9470.Fishing: Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Back to School Kids Fishing Tournament (ages 3-12), Bravo Park, Zapata…
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— the ghost of TexasCX (@TexasCX) August 8, 2012
Training for a Granfondo Cycling Race http://t.co/yS15yVmt
— Gran-Fondo (@granfondodotcom) August 8, 2012
Last week's Pure Austin Fitness Fun! http://t.co/sctptRk3
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 8, 2012
I posted 42 photos on Facebook in the album "Kenny Hill Autowerks PURE Driveway Wk 21" http://t.co/oAnMVzdO
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) August 8, 2012
Perfect place for a light morning spin before work! Have a great day, Austin! pic.twitter.com/n8fQfGKM
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) August 8, 2012
Had to save up the money to buy it but proud that I have an American made bicycle in my bike barn! http://t.co/rSmYq7Ih
— Justin Moore (@bikegeek) August 9, 2012
Open dawn to dusk. Come sweat on the trail It needs it.
— Mack Hargrave (@Solavaca) August 8, 2012
DAY68: We are at our first rest stop of a 90 mile ride. We can't wait to get to Anchorage. Thanks for all your support pic.twitter.com/eXmdfIgv
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) August 8, 2012
See more photos from our #NCSL trip and other cycling news from around Texas on our Facebook page: https://t.co/dfyuOxRb
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) August 8, 2012
@BikeTexas thanks for supporting the @NCSLorg bipartisan bike ride this morning. Great to see TX plates this far north.
— Fmr. Rep. Jason Isaac (@ISAACforTexas) August 9, 2012
Early morning 'bipartisan bike ride' at the @NCSLorg meeting in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/M5B1fuXn
— Fmr. Rep. Jason Isaac (@ISAACforTexas) August 8, 2012