Battle for Ocean Drive Bike Lanes
from KRIS-TV- msnbc.com
CORPUS CHRISTI – Bicycle riders and motorists can’t seem to share Ocean Drive and a cycling group is now asking the city to clear the bike lane of parked cars. The city’s Transportation Advisory Board heard from the public today in an attempt to solve the heated local issue, once and for all.

Though the signs say to share the roadway, Ocean Drive residents and cyclists seem unable to reach an agreement. …

Safe passing ordinance up for debate in San Antonio
by San Antonio Express
Gregory and Alexandra Bruehler died in October after being hit from behind while riding a tandem bike on the shoulder of Texas 16. …

Melissa Campbell holds a photo of her husband, Wayne, near the site along Loop 1604 at O’Connor where he was run over and killed in July 2005.
Case files
THE SCENE: Tom Crosley was on his bike returning from a ride to Elmendorf and waiting for the light at the intersection to turn green. Joseph Svabek was approaching the intersection in a Mercury Sable and told investigating officers he put his head down while driving. His car hit Crosley and continued on into the other cars at the intersection. …

City Bike-Ped staff commission committee to hammer out compromise on Nueces Bike Boulevard
by elliott. www.austinontwowheels.org
A model process for the future or the Son of Shoal Creek?
This week, City staff from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Program will begin convening a steering committee with the goal of creating a compromise solution on what has turned out to be a contentious proposal for Austin’s first bicycle boulevard. The committee will be made up of ten members representing various interests involved in this project:…

Arlington considering options for more bike paths, lanes
by Fort Worth Star Telegram
“All of us that are mountain bikers are also road bikers,” said Glenn Showers, a member of the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association and a steward of the …

FIXED ON BIKES: The Coyote Classic is on Sunday, March 21!!
by Chris
In store registration is now open at The Bicycle Company, 3800 N. Mesa Suite D5 El Paso, Texas 79902. I will let you know when online registration is open. Here is the info I have for sure as of today: … The race course will be different from last year, including an easier beginner course. You can expect plenty of beer for all of age(over 21) and food for the racers. Award ceremonies following the race, and plenty of fun times. Directions to Venue: …

Tour Dallas 2010 | The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
by admin

This is a TOUR – not a race. No need to get in a hurry and raise the stress levels or miss out on the fun along the way. Plus, with the number of cyclists in our event and the hazards of the roadway, going too fast can cause injury to …

Rick’s Night Rider .mpg
from www.youtube.com  03:45 by Pville211
As some of you know, I used to lead a motorcycle group that at one point was rated #1 in Texas. You may also know that for part of that time I led the group while riding a 650cc scooter. Now that I’ve switched to bicycling, you will happy to know that I have not lost my willingness to be absurd. This video shows that when it comes to lighting a bicycle…

Around Frisco: Musical Monday
by Star Community Newspapers
A bicycle cleaning tips session is scheduled at 6:30 pm Tuesday at Frisco’s Richardson Bike Mart, 8820 John Hickman Pkwy, west of Preston. …

2nd Bike Commute, 1st Injury
by 331 miles
Late last week I installed my new bike rack and panniers, and properly mounted my taillights. I also fabricated a very basic bracket to attach the front fender to the fork. When finished, the commuter rig looked like this: …

Council votes Thursday on safe passing ordinance
by Austin 360
No charges were filed recently when a car hit a tandem bicycle from behind, killing two riders outside of San Antonio. The law won’t protect cyclists who …

I don’t know if I should take this serious or not.

Texas Oasis: Tour de Fat
by Blueberry
Below was one of the coolest local parade bikes (and the original meanings of “bicycle” and “bike” will be suspended here, because all these contraptions have varying numbers of wheels, but all vehicles are non-motorized). …

Biking Bis – Bicycle Touring and More :: Canadians bike to Austin …
by Gene Bisbee
Among the events at the LiveStrong Village is the Texas Custom Bicycle Show, which features bike makers from all over Texas, according to the Austin on Two Wheels website. The show runs from 9 to 5 on Friday and 9 to 1 on Saturday at …

Bicycle .net :: Living For Cycling? Why?
by System6
And, encouragingly, I found the shop ride that’s virtually guaranteed to get me used to the Texas tempo and take my racing to a higher level. And maybe that’s where it all starts. The “why” of cycling. The answer, for me, …

Texas Custom Bicycle Show Starts Friday
by Bicycle Retailer
AUSTIN, TX (BRAIN)—Coming off a small but successful first year in Dallas, the Texas Custom Bicycle Show is coming to Austin this week for its second year …

Texas Trek: Hey, I’m back!
by AG_PrintMonkey
Carle Aldrete: Austin, Texas, United States: A cyclist, training for the Hotter Than Hell 100. I want to be a lean, green, cycling machine. Anyone want to ride? I am also a blogger, photographer, father and twitter-er. …

Track Certification Class Texas High School Cycling League: The …
by League Director
The Jesuit and St Marks cycling clubs at their track cycling certification class Tuesday afternoon. Getting on the Frisco Superdrome for the first time, getting ready for the high school race on Halloween morning. …

11TH Annual River Region Bicycle Classic | Hill Country Herald
by Julie Bishop
…Hill Country Rivers’ staff and board members rounded up three hundred eighty-eight bicyclers from all around Texas to insure that Uvalde County’s beautiful hills, clear rivers, and cozy cabins were being seen. …

Safe Passing ordinance on City Council agenda for this week …
by elliott
Safe passing image courtesy Texas Bicycle Coalition. Interestingly, the agenda summary of the law does not include people riding a bicycle as a “vulnerable road user” although the ordinance itself does include cyclists, and there are …

dripping springs texas
by Jeremy K. Frost
We need your help to ensure our Dripping Springs LIVESTRONG Bike Ride is a success. Nothing quite compares to helping a cyclist along the route of their first century ride. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities to choose from, …

One lonely bike left at the Tour de Fat | Austin Texas Bike Stuff

Yesterday evening I received an email from a guy named Rico whod biked by the Tour de Fat site during the day and saw a lone bike still hanging from the …

If there was a bill with nine lives this one must be it.

Reaction mixed on proposed bike-passing ordinance
by KVUE
A similar bill made it through the Texas House and Senate this past legislative session, but Governor Rick Perry vetoed it. “I get all the way over because, …

Austin Cycle Camp To Provide Central Texas With The First Skills …
by PRLog.Org (press release)
prlog (Press Release) – Aug 25, 2009 – Austin Cycle Camp today announced the opening of registration for Fall classes. Austin Cycle Camp is the area’s only …

I am signed up. Weather looks like it could be a non-event this year with projections of low 90′s.

Online registrations pouring in for HHH
by Times Record News
As Hotter’N Hell Hundred hit a new record for total number of online registrations early Monday, any cyclists who have not already booked accommodations for the event will probably have a hard time finding any, according to ride organizers and Wichita Falls hospitality agencies. …

mtb law girl reports the Safe Passing Bill has come to life in the Texas legislature.

BikeTexas (Texas Bicycle Coalition) just published the following on their website regarding the bill that I alluded to in my previous post entitled “Give me 3 feet!.” Scroll all the way down to the bottom to review a copy of the bill then call your Senator and Representatives to voice your support. Also, any feedback or concerns you have about the bill, please feel free to forward them to BikeTexas. They’re happy to hear from you!

BikeTexas continues to work for “bicycle access, safety and education”, as we have for 17 years, with your support and hard work from scores of board members, volunteers and staff.

…Many of you are aware that the Texas legislative session begins in January. Our first of two priority legislative goals is the passage of a new and improved Safe Passing Bill.

…The second legislative goal is “Two Cents for Texas Trails“. Many beginner, intermediate and veteran cyclists would ride more often if a great network of hike and bike trails were available. Over $4 billion of pathways are planned but not funded in Texas.

link to Robin Stallings complete notes at biketexas.org