United States Bicycle Route System www.adventurecycling.org The United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS) is gaining support daily. Click on a state on the National Corridor Plan map (at the above link) to see that state’s progress on the project (or scroll down to see [...]]]> No biking today. Rain and 50 degree temperature kept me inside.

United States Bicycle Route System
www.adventurecycling.org
The United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS) is gaining support daily. Click on a state on the National Corridor Plan map (at the above link) to see that state’s progress on the project (or scroll down to see a state-by-state listing).

About the Project
The National Corridor Plan map identifies 50-mile wide corridors, both prioritized (numbered) and un-prioritized (faint brown corridors). The plan can change — based upon state opportunities and interests — with new corridors or realignments. As corridors become official routes, the wide swaths of color that show the corridors on the map will become solid lines to define actual routes (see USBR 76 and USBR 1 in Virginia as an example). Links to U.S. Bike Route (USBR) maps, state bike maps and informational websites will be provided as they become available.

TEXAS
Model: Volunteer
Phase I: Planning
Bike Texas is working on historic and cultural Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails in coordination with the state DOT. The tourism trails could become routes for the U.S. Bicycle Route System. For more information or to volunteer, contact mark at Bike Texas

Cliffhouse Ride
Greater Dallas Bicyclists

GDB participants were glad to be invited along, and had a great time meeting fellow riders. The funny thing? Not once were we “buzzed” by cars, yelled at or chased by dogs. Oh, and the fly-over my the air force was the piece de resistance!

Plano Safe Passing Ordinance – Monday Night Vote – February 13th
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson

Our friend Warren Casteel, with BikeDFW, sent us an email encouraging cyclist to come out and show their support at Monday night’s Plano City Council meeting. Apparently, they are voting on The – long awaited – Safe Passing Ordinance. There is hope that if we can pass this in Plano, perhaps we can pass it here in Richardson…

Hard Hats for Little Heads set for Wednesday, Feb. 15
www.kbtx.com
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas ENT & Allergy, Texas A&M University’s Aggie Athletes Involved (AAI), Aggie athletics along with other supporting sponsors have partnered with the local community to encourage child safety by giving away free bicycle helmets on Wednesday, Feb. 15 on the Texas A&M campus at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium, inside the McFerrin Center. The program will begin at 9 a.m.
“This is a great community and educational event and if we save just one local family from having to deal with an emergency room visit due to an injury that could have been prevented by wearing a helmet, then it is all worth it,” Dr. John…

Biking on one wheel is half a bike but twice as challenging.

Unicycling provides fun challenge
By Bill Cullins            San Angelo Standard-Times
Get on your mountain bike and start riding a typical off-road trail.

Cruise the trail for a few minutes, getting “the feel” as you negotiate your way through turns, over rocks and roots, around ruts and up or down inclines.

Now take your hands off the handlebars and ride that same section of trail with no hands — just hold your hands out to the side to (hopefully) maintain balance…

Testicular cancer survivors help spread the word
Matt Ferstler, founder and CEO of Single Jingles and a testicular cancer survivor, educates young men through the foundation and asks them to “Man up. Check ‘em.”

by BRITTANY HOOVER            AVALANCHE-JOURNAL
Jason Morton went to the doctor about his back pain.

The then-30-year-old had first consulted a physician about the pain in his lower back in October 2008 and had been given a long list of remedies.

None of them helped. Exercise and stretching didn’t ease his pain. Pain pills didn’t reduce his discomfort. He was unable to sleep, thus unable to…

The Different Styles of Mountain Biking
by Shawn            Texas Mountain Bike Trails
When you think of mountain biking I’m sure you probably think of a particular memory, thought, or example of riding. In reality there are several styles of mountain biking each with their own unique… flavor.

Here is a brief description of each type along with a video that gives you a better…

WCC Receives Recognition & Award    
Written by Alan Charley
On behalf of The Woodlands Township Parks & Recreation Department, I am pleased to inform you The Woodlands Cycling Club is the recipient of the 2011 Southwest Region National Recreation and Park Association Organization Citation. We are excited that they recognize the many contributions your organization has made in the promotion of bicycling and in service to our community.We would like to extend an invitation for representatives from The Woodlands Cycling Club to attend the Southwest Region Awards Ceremony to accept…

An [...]]]> Temple: Hard Hats For Little Heads
by KWTX
That’s why it has partnered with the Texas Medical Association to purchase 300 bicycle helmets to give to Central Texas kids. On Thursday, June 9, from 5 pm to 8 pm, Drs. Ready and Mueller will be fitting kids with helmets in the Center for Diagnostic…

An inspiration on two wheels
McKay graduate sets off today on 2,000-mile ride

…Morgan, 27, leaves Vancouver, British Columbia, today on a solo bicycle ride from Canada to Mexico.

Morgan, an elementary school physical education and health teacher in Spring, Texas, said the trip, which will mainly use Highway 101, is approximately 2,000 miles and will take her about six weeks. …

Gatesville: Local Cyclists To Go The Distance In 100K Race
The 16th Annual 100K Fire Ant Tour Bicycle Ride will pit racers against the extremes as summer heat bakes riders on a 100-kilometer trek.
Reporter: Brent Taylor…

Sweat hogs unite!
Austin Ridge Riders
Walnut Creek Trailwork
Date: June 12, 2011
Time: 4 pm at the picnic tables in the Pool Parking Lot at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
Duration: 4-7 pm, then we eat! (ARR will subsidize your meal).

Heck yeah, PayDirt eligible. PayDirt hours will count towards the Spring 2012 TMBRA series.

PLEASE RSVP by Sunday noon. This helps to arrange for the correct number of tools.

El Paso Bicycle Club Ride
To the Bean and Back
Description:     Meet in parking lot on NM 28 across from La Union Station. Ride to Mesilla, stop at the Bean for coffee, pastry and conversation before returning to La Union. Brunch option at La Union Station after the ride. Moderate pace, 45 miles. Rick Rivas, 915-581-9896

Hill Country Randonneurs
Date: July 16, 2011 (6am start), December 3, 2011
Start time: 6am (7/16), 7:00 am (12/3)
Starting location: 3108 Creeks Edge Pkwy, Austin, TX 78733
San Marcos 200K Route
In the true spirit of randonnering, this brevet is a lightly supported ride. The control will probably not be staffed, but there is a mini-mart. The route is relatively flat and there are services every 15 miles or so but it can be hot and windy, so make sure you can carry enough food and water for 2 hours of riding. …

The Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program was created in 1994 to help reduce head injury among Texas children. Head injury, the most common cause of serious disability or death in bicycle crashes, can [...]]]> Hard Hats for Little Heads helmet giveaway
from www.biketexas.org
Texas Medical Association is sponsoring a helmet giveaway program!

The Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program was created in 1994 to help reduce head injury among Texas children. Head injury, the most common cause of serious disability or death in bicycle crashes, can be reduced by as much as…

Complete Streets Senate Hearing Wed., April 13!
from www.biketexas.org
Please make time to attend this important hearing for our Complete Streets legislation!
Wednesday, April 13 Complete Streets Senate Committee Hearing

Texas Cyclists! The Complete Streets Bill has been scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Transportation Committee, and we need your help!

If you can be in Austin, please plan to attend the hearing, wearing a suit and ready to fill out a card in support of the bill.  This hearing will be vital for the future passage of the bill, and we need to make an impression!

Bike & Build Time Trial Fundraiser April 13th
from www.corinthcycling.com
On Wednesday, April 13th at 6:00pm, The Bicycle Path will be hosting a very special time trial fundraiser for the Bike & Build organization. Bike & Build is a non-profit organization which organizes cross-country cycling trips to benefit the affordable housing cause in the United States. Rhiannon Smith, a senior at UNT and a member of the cycling team is hoping to raise money and awareness for affordable housing projects through a cross-country cycling trip. …

Fort Worth Bicycle Association
Ride for Heroes, Aledo TX (details)
Sat, April 16, 2011 7:30 am

Peaster Pedal Backwards, Peaster TX (details)
Sat, April 16, 2011 8:00 am

Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie TX (details)
Sat, April 16, 2011 9:00 am

April Shifting Times (9.7 MB)
The Newsletter of Lone Star Cyclists

April Lone Star Cyclists Newsletter

Fort Davis Hammerfest
from www.txbra.org
Remains of the time trial starting location, after the fire rolled through. TXBRA is currently discussing ways to assist the Fort Davis community. Look for something later today or tomorrow on the forums to see how you can help make a difference.

An evening with Dave Wiens – Friday, April 22
by Veljko Roskar
GHORBA is pleased to announce a visit and talk by Dave Wiens
Come join GHORBA for an evening with Dave Wiens as he talks about riding, racing, and advocacy from the early days of our sport to now.

He started as the sport developed and proceeded to win a couple of World Cup races and a couple of National Championships. He was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of fame BEFORE he won the…

Bicycle Ride Relay to Battle Leukemia
by MyFox Houston
HOUSTON – A bicycle trek across the US has helped fundraising efforts for the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society with help from the Houston Police Department. The Houston Police Bicycle Relay Team rides 2250 miles across …

Cyclists praise traffic ordinance
by Denton Record Chronicle
Denton joined a handful of Texas cities and 16 states in approving a law requiring motorists to allow a safe distance when passing cyclists, pedestrians or other vulnerable road users. University of North Texas senior Corey Troiani rides his bicycle …

IAM: ‘Training and mutual respect will boost cyclist safety’ from BikeBiz.com Institute says the ‘us and them’ culture must be avoided

The Institute of Advanced Motorists believes that ‘real world’ training, more mutual respect and the creation [...]]]> This study is from the United Kingdom but I think it is relevant for our roads in Texas.

IAM: ‘Training and mutual respect will boost cyclist safety’
from BikeBiz.com
Institute says the ‘us and them’ culture must be avoided

The Institute of Advanced Motorists believes that ‘real world’ training, more mutual respect and the creation of further cycle lanes will all boost cyclist safety on UK roads.

Commenting on May’s Public Account Committee report – titled Improving road safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Great Britain – the IAM supported its called for ‘joined-up’ government and improved accident recording. …

Plans To Improve Bicycle Pathways : TexasTechToday.com
by dybarra
A recent visit to the bicycle-friendly University of Arizona provided many ideas for improving Texas Tech’s bicycle pathways, Cotton said, nothing that Arizona is 19 years ahead of Texas Tech in terms of its bicycle lanes. …

The entry titled “City installing experimental street markings.”
by Austin 360
The City of Austin and the University of Texas Center for Transportation Research are partnering to study four experimental bicycle transportation devices …

I ride on SR242 but only east of I-45. The traffic west of I-45 is much higher.

Deadliest part of SH 242 topic of meeting
by Montgomery County Newspaper
While there has not been a rash of bicycle fatalities, he said an increasing number of cyclists are riding on the shoulders of SH 242. …

R A N T W I C K: Replacement Tuesday Post!
by Rantwick
…I had an afternoon Doctor’s appointment today, from which I emerged around 3:30, already dressed in my cycling gear and warmed up from riding there. I asked myself, “self”, I asked, “should you go back to work and get maybe 45 minutes more work done, or just go for…

Weather postpones Hard Hats event | Bryan/College Station, Texas …
from www.theeagle.com/news/
The Texas Medical Association’s Hard Hats for Little Heads event for Bryan and College Station second-graders has been postponed in anticipation of rain Thursday.

The Texas Medical Association is giving out more than 3,500 helmets to Texas children through the program in October, which is Brain Injury Awareness Month. The program aims to bring awareness of head injuries and encourage fitness. …

Texas cycling and sailing with Dennis: Galveston Oh Galveston
by Dennis and Michele Starkey
…With the shorter days and lots of rain this is what some of our bicycle rides look like and have taken place in the garage. On the bright side it’s safer and no helmet required, it also stirs up more of our addiction to travel. …

Dallas MTB » Blog Archive » It Is Hit or Miss Mountain Biking in …
by MarcAudet
With the fall rainy season upon the North Texas area, mountain biking in Dallas is a hit or miss endeavor.  And if you are like me and were planning on riding your favorite trail before the rains came in this afternoon.  The weather forecast was wrong and we have missed our opportunity. A-a-a-r-r-g-g-h-h!!! …