By Jasmine Qadeer | thedailycougar.com
Whether to save commuting time, get more exercise, or be more environmentally friendly, many UH students and Houston residents are turning to biking as a more regular form of transportation.
There are a number of considerations to take into account when deciding to bring a bike to school, including safety, accessibility and bike resources around campus and in the city. Transportation expert from Houston Public Media, Gail Delaughter comments on the overall accessibility of Houston for bikers.
“What we’re seeing now in Houston is a shift in focus; people want to walk, people …
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Jay R. Jordan | www.chron.com
Halfway into its self-imposed deadline to build out 1,800 miles of bike lanes by 2027, the city of Houston is only a third of the way done.
Family members of Joel Middaugh, a Houston father and art model, watch as Steve and Melissa Sims install a ghost bike is installed in the 2800 block of West Little York Road, near the site where Middaugh died, on Dec. 12, 2021.
The end of 2021 marked the deadliest year in the last decade for cyclists hit by drivers on roads in Harris County, despite a pointed effort from Houston and its group of partners to make the Bayou City more friendly for those who pedal.
Drivers in Harris County reportedly struck cyclists 557 times in 2021, killing 23 riders. Of those deaths, 11 were within the city of Houston, nine were in unincorporated Harris County and two were in Pasadena. That’s more than …
Colon Cancer Coalition | www.bakersfield.com
Minneapolis, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Tues., Nov. 30, Michigan photojournalist Dave Klein embarked on a 3,205 mile solo cycling journey to raise awareness and funds for the Colon Cancer Coalition. He rides unsupported from Los Angeles to St. Augustine, Fla. on two wheels, in honor of a close family friend with a stage IV diagnosis. “I’ve always wanted to ride a bicycle cross-country,” Klein remarks warmly. “[This year, I thought] why not turn it into a mission with a purpose?” Klein, an avid cyclist, has been planning the trip for 18 months after a delayed launch due to COVID restrictions along the route. Now more than 1,600 miles into his journey, Klein has ridden through the deserts of Arizona, the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico, and along miles of icy highways aided by truck drivers and random passersby. He is currently battling windy stretches of Texas with nothing but acres of ranch land, long horn cattle and the hospitality of the ranchers he befriends along the way. “I’m looking forward to who I am going to meet,” Klein reported before the ride began. “This is one of the most enriching opportunities to relate with people one-on-one.” …
By Tiffany Marascio | hellowoodlands.com
[January 22, 2022] Join a leisurely ride around City Place led by Spring’s Biking Roots starting at 8:00 a.m. The ride starts in the Star Cinema Grill Springwoods parking lot and will cover City Place trails and around the City Place nature preserve, a part of the Spring Creek Greenway. Following the ride, cyclists are invited to Island Grill for free coffee and free giveaways. Learn more: Bike Club Casual Group Bike Ride
by Heather Cohen | nextdoor.com
920 S Harwood
Dallas, TX 75201
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for a slow social no drop ride through Downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum & Fair Park.
Meet @ 10am at Dallas Farmer’s Market corner of Taylor & Cesar Chavez streets. We will drop a pin with exact location on our FB event the day of.
Meet at the OUTSIDE vendor market back by the stage stairs.
$20 cash/Venmo to ride- includes photos, memory video & a beverage/beignet & market tour.
Please bring mask, $, water & whatever else you’ll need & make sure your bike is in good working condition.
We will have you sign a liability waiver.
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On our team, everyone plays a critical role providing genuine, helpful and friendly service to help our athletes perform at their best and enjoy their sport. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. This role is an opportunity to make a difference and join the world’s greatest sports team.
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New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
