After seeing an opportunity for growth beyond San Antonio, KGS Bikes, a bicycle fitting studio and ultra high-end bicycle store, is expanding into the Dallas area. They will be performing their renowned advanced fitting services twice a month in the new market in order to meet the growing demand.
Spindletop Spin to benefit pro bono program
from The Southeast Texas Record
By Marilyn Tennissen
“It’s time again for hundreds of cyclists to take the roads, but they won’t only be riding for fun and exercise but also to raise money for a program that provides free legal services to those in need.
After successfully raising almost $50,000 in the last two years, the third annual Spindletop Spin will be held June 7 to benefit the Jefferson County Pro Bono Program.”
Helmets Save Heads
from KXAN.com
“Health experts are using a new bicycle injury study to push for a city helmet ordinance.
“The odds of suffering a head injury without wearing a helmet, is twice as great than with a helmet,” said Dr. Pat Crocker of Dell Children’s Hospital. “So the helmet has been protective.”
Austin may get a helmet ordinance.
Intoxicated Bicyclists 3.6 Times More Likely to Injure Head
from the Austin American-Statesman
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
“Ever drink and ride?
Emergency medicine doctors for the Seton Family of Hospitals said it’s not uncommon for people in Austin to hit downtown-area bars, then hop on their bicycles — behavior they strongly discouraged Wednesday.
Preliminary data for a study they plan to submit for publication next month found that one in five people they treated in a year’s time for bike-related injuries at the University Medical Center at Brackenridge were drinking and riding — and almost always without a helmet”