Texas Mountain Ride! Posted by Beth Nobles The mountains in Far West Texas are a surprise to most people, and they provide easy climbs and thrilling descents through charming small communities with real cowboys and ranchers. We’ve got a great three-day ride through unspoiled mountain [...]]]> June 11 -  SBES Race 1 (Rowlett Creek Preserve)

Texas Mountain Ride!
Posted by Beth Nobles
The mountains in Far West Texas are a surprise to most people, and they provide easy climbs and thrilling descents through charming small communities with real cowboys and ranchers. We’ve got a great three-day ride through unspoiled mountain scenery, in the historic…

Registration for Juniors Track National Championships opens May 10
from www.usacycling.org
USA Cycling would like to announce that online registration for the 2011 Richardson Bike Mart USA Cycling Juniors Track National Championships opens Tuesday, May 10, at 11 a.m. EDT.

Juniors Track Nationals moves to the Superdrome in Frisco, Texas, for 2011, with competition beginning on Wednesday, July 6 and running through Sunday, July 10. …

Alkek Velodrome
Houston Texas
13-May     Alkek Championship Series Schedule #2
14-May     Alkek TX Cup
20-May     Alkek Championship Series
3-Jun     Alkek Championship Series
10-Jun     Alkek Championship Series
17-Jun     Alkek Championship Series
18-June Saturday Sprint Series
25-26 June     Jr/Masters Regionals
23-24 July     Elite Qualifier
26-Aug     Alkek Championship Series
2-Sept     Alkek Championship Series
9-Sept     Alkek Championship Series
10-Sept Alkek TX Cup
30-Sept Alkek Championship Series
1-Oct     Saturday Sprint Series
7-Oct     Alkek Championship Series
8-Oct     Alkek TX Cup
14-Oct     Alkek Championship Series

Oak St hit-and-run
by bikedenton
Last week on May 6, Hilari Oller was riding home from work at 2AM when she was hit-and-run by a car on W. Oak St near Welch. She says she was in the right lane, when a car hit her left side from behind so hard that the car mirror broke off, cutting her arm open and severing arteries in the process. Eighteen stitches later, she…

May Events
by marc@mcmumby.com (Administrator)
Join BikeDFW at these events this month.

Arlington’s latest plan drastically cuts proposed on-street bike lanes
by Fort Worth Star Telegram
Tell us By Susan Schrock ARLINGTON — On-street bicycle lanes would be drastically cut back and concentrated downtown and around the University of Texas at Arlington under the latest version of the city’s proposed Hike and Bike Master Plan. …

RIDE OF SILENCE, May 18, 6:30 PM
Amarillo’s 7th annual RIDE OF SILENCE will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 pm. This year’s location has us back at Amarillo College (SW 24th and Jackson) near Memorial Park. Please pack your lawn chair and picnic basket for a social gathering in Memorial Park after the Ride. Once again we will have APD escort service (3 squad cars plus the COPPS unit on their bikes), Mr. John Brewer on the bagpipes and ride without talking as we remember Cindy, Tasha and other fallen cyclists. We have an entire parking lot reserved to park.

Bike Friendly Arlington would like for you to Bike the Vote
Bike Friendly Arlington would like for you to “Bike the Vote” this election season. We’ve posted about where to go for early voting, but we’ve also created a voting guide summarizing the candidates positions regarding the Hike & Bike Plan. The voting guide pulls information from websites such as VoteforArlington.com, the League of Women Voters, and various Star-Telegram…

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine April 17, 2011 Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates in Your Diet

Since the 1940s, North Americans have suffered an incredible increase in disease. [...]]]> Fort Worth Bicycling Association
May Rides Announced
The May ride list is up. Please go to the Ride Events page for all of the exciting details!

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
April 17, 2011
Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates in Your Diet

Since the 1940s, North Americans have suffered an incredible increase in disease. Today, 70 percent are overweight, 35 percent become diabetic, 40 percent die of heart attacks, and we have very high rates of certain cancers.   Major culprits appear to be refined carbohydrates and lack of exercise.
In the late 1940s, Ancel Keys noted the increasing heart attack rate in North America and blamed dietary saturated fats and cholesterol in animal products.  John Yudkin in England blamed…

Bike Plan meeting recap
by bikedenton

So that was good. Not amazing, but the Bike Plan appears to be moving forward. The turnout was modest, maybe 40 people, but perhaps fewer than the input meeting from 2010, a similar event that preceded this plan initiative. City engineer Noreen Houseright introduced Wednesday’s meeting, and consultant Kevin St. Jacques explained the goals of the plan, saying “If you see people out riding bikes, that’s a sign of community…

Plano Candidates Respond to Questions About Cycling Issues
by marc@mcmumby.com (Administrator)
Members of the Plano Bicycle Association, with some assistance from BikeDFW, put together a questionnaire about cycling-related issues that was sent to nine candidates for the upcoming city council election. The questions covered quality of life and health issues, the Plano bicycle transportation plan, a safe-passing…

April 16-17th in Dallas
by Christopher Curnutt
Saturday, April 16th: Bike DFW will be manning a booth at the Plano Live Green Expo 9 AM – 6 PM | Plano Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75074 (map) Ride to Live Green Expo …

Frisco Ccycling Club
Saturday Westside Bandit ride (1 post)
Short update on the Westside Saturday loop. 4 of us made the maiden ride – 2 went on to the RBM and 2 circled back to complete the loop back to Teel/Main. …

A Bike-Friendly Denton
by NBC Dallas-Fort Worth
Denton is the latest North Texas city to consider ways to become more “bike-friendly.” By Sara Story Like several other North Texas cities, Denton is becoming more bike-friendly. The city has passed a city ordinance intended to make the roads safer for …

Upcoming fitness events!
from www.austin360.com
By Pam LeBlanc
…Austin Bike Summit — Hundreds of bicyclists will meet this weekend for workshops to improve bicycling in Austin. The Austin Bike Summit 2011 will offer advocate training, discuss advocacy goals and give overviews of bicycle infrastructure. The event is from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at the Pine Street Station, 1101. E. Fifth St. Panelists and workshop leaders will include the League of Bicycling Voters, Austin Cycling Association, Austin’s Yellow Bike Project, BikeTexas, the City of Austin, and others. The event is free and open to the public. …

Finding a cure for multiple sclerosis motives cyclists pedaling in the ride
from ultimatebellaire.com
by ASHLEY N. ANDERSON, HOUSTON CHRONICLE published April 14, 2011 12:16 pm
Cyclist travel down 159 near Bellville, Texas during the 2008 BP MS 150 Houston to Austin bike tour Saturday, April 12, 2008. Billy Smith II / Chronicle )
Each year, Alford Bleeker, 59, of Meyerland rides his bicycle with the hope his effort will help find the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis.

Since 1994, he has accumulated 3,162 miles to raise money for research and supportive programs for multiple sclerosis and with a hope to end the disease. …

Miracles in progress
For disabled man and comrades, it’s more than a team name — it’s a way of life
By DALE ROBERTSON
The worst hurricane season in memory did billions of dollars in damage, killed thousands of people and almost ruined Leslie Johnston’s life.

Some might say it did ruin Johnston’s life. He would disagree, however, and he’ll state his case this weekend when he attempts to hand-crank a bicycle from…

Ride your bike to the Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth, Texas!
by admin
Ride your bikes,  to the Main Street Arts Festival in downtown Fort Worth and take advantage of Bicycles Inc. free valet parking.

Three terrific days remain to enjoy the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival, which showcases a juried art fair,savory food, live concerts, performance artists and street performers! Artist Award Winners will be announced today at 10AM.  NOTE: Artists are allowed to close at 8:00 PM Fri/Sat, and all will close at 6:00 on Sunday. …

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine April 10, 2011 Intense Training Maintains Endurance in Older People Last Saturday, a 75-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman rode a tandem at the Sebring Tandem Rally, [...]]]> This issue of Dr. Mirkin’s e-zine rang a bell with me since I am not that far from his wife’s age.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin’s Fitness and Health E-Zine
April 10, 2011
Intense Training Maintains Endurance in Older People
Last Saturday, a 75-year-old man and a 69-year-old woman rode a tandem at the Sebring Tandem Rally, covering 51 miles at an average speed of 18.9 miles per hour.  We used all the energy we had trying to stay with the bikes in front of us.

You lose power and strength with aging, but you keep most of your endurance.  The limiting factor to how fast you can…

Come out and join us at these events in April
BikeDFW will be at these great events with information on street smarts for better and safer urban cycling; tips and tricks for bike commuting; and etiquette for safe riding on hike and bike trails. And… we’ll be giving away bikes from Richardson Bike Mart and Plano Cycling and Fitness. …

El Paso Bicycle Club Rides & Events
Up Hills Both Ways
Meet at Artcraft & Upper Valley. Ride over Transmountain, up McKelligon Canyon, to the top of Scenic Drive and return. 50 miles, moderate (15-18 mph) pace. Breakfast to be decided by riders. Anthony Moye, 253-514-9260.

San Angelo Bicycling Association
May 8
Loco Lizard Adventure Race
Middle Concho Park
See Events for more information

Adventure Race Survival Class
First Meeting April 7
See Events for more information

Katy Trail Meets the White Rock Trail – Soon
by The Announcer Guy
The Katy Trail will connect with the White Rock Trail via the Mockingbird Station extension sooner than later.  Hurry up!

CYCLISTS KILLED IN SAN ANTONIO – PICKUP DRIVER NOT HELD
from The Wall Street Journal
A local couple riding a tandem on state highway 16 (known as Bandera Rd) were killed yeaterday as they were riding in the mid morning. The driver of the pickup truck wasn’t charged, but was reported to have lost control of the vehicle. This couple were apparently experienced cyclists who were safely on the shoulder of the 4 lane road. And while this is a heavily trafficed suburban road, it is also common for…

National parks offering free entrance April 16-24
by Alpine Avalanche
West Texas’ spectacular national parks – Big Bend, Guadalupe Mountains and Fort … Big Bend National Park offers numerous hiking and bicycling adventures, …

Pedal Power Wildflower Ride 2011 – Ride Report
by admin

Here is a great ride report from Alice about last weeks bicycle ride in Stonewall Texas. Wow! What a ride, the Pedal Power Wildflower is a Great Ride!

From the online article:

Bike DFW launched its petition Sunday to raise awareness of [...]]]> The Dallas Morning News reports on the efforts Bike DFW has made to raise the awareness of the safety issues of bicycling in Dallas. In the last several weeks a number of cyclists have been injured and ywo were killed.

From the online article:

Bike DFW launched its petition Sunday to raise awareness of the two-wheel riders – and to encourage local governments to find ways to increase safety, such as bike lanes on some roads.

More than 3,600 people had signed the petition as of Thursday night, but the group hopes to rack up 100,000 signatures.

"Cyclists are like an invisible population," said Chris Phelan, one of the petition’s authors and founder of the annual Ride of Silence, which honors cyclists killed while riding. "They’re just not seen by motorists or city government."

You can read the full story at this link to The Dallas Morning News