I posted a story earlier about Mikail Davenport hand cycling across Texas. KHOU has an update to his ride into Galveston as he nears the end of his trip. Read the full story. Congratulations to Mikail Davenport.
Tour de Pearl – Hempstead, TX
The Accomplishers would like to invite you to become a part of the 2nd Annual Tour de Pearl bike ride. We are a non-profit organization, whose primary goal is to financially reward those who have achieved High School diplomas and those pursuing higher education. Prairie View A&M University. 25, 45 and 62 mile ride.
Registration: $20.00
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM — Late Registration & package pick-up
7:00 AM — Open Ceremony
7:05 AM — TOUR de PEARL 2007 ride begins
14th Annual Tour de Braz – Alvin, TX
The Tour de Braz Bike Ride will take you on one of 5 bike rides on distances ranging from 10 to 100 miles throughout beautiful and historic Brazoria County. Distances offered: 10 mile, 30 mile, 50 mile, 62 mile and 100 mile. Alvin Community College 3110 Mustang Rd.
Individual: $30.00
Tandem (2 people on 1 bike): $40.00
Family (4 people – only 2 t-shirts): $60.00
Safe Passing Bill
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.
For more about the update go to this link.