Road Fatalities Map urbanvelo.org This has to be the most fascinating display of data I’ve seen all year. It is an interactive map of “virtually” every death that occurred on United States roads that [...]]]> What is the chance that you will become a bicycling fatality? This map shows where the chance is higher and lower.

Road Fatalities Map
urbanvelo.org

This has to be the most fascinating display of data I’ve seen all year. It is an interactive map of “virtually” every death that occurred on United States roads that involved a collision with a car. When you zoom into a specific area, you can see where the fatality…

Friday Roundup – Bicycle Bits & Pieces
www.bikerumor.com
–Chrome Bags is giving away a Miller High Life Raleigh cyclocross bike to match the limited edition bags they recently released. All you have to do to win this super exclusive Miller-inspired Raleigh cross frame is email a picture of yourself with a Miller High Life beer (+ your frame size). Easy peasy. They’ll post them to Facebook and the image with the most likes wins. …
–Bicycling Magazine has just launched their iPad app for the newsstand. Download it free, then order up single issues for…

Already time to start thinking about spring events
By Bill Cullins            San Angelo Standard-Times
Most cyclists (excluding cyclocross fanatics) have ended their competitive season by now and are doing base-period endurance rides and strength workouts.

Triathletes have retreated indoors to heated pools and spin classes, and local runners are taking advantage of the cooler weather as they prepare for the Resolution Run on Dec. 31.

People are looking ahead to identify the races they’ll…

CRANKSGIVING PHOTOS!!!!!
Austin Ridge Riders

Finally…
these are from the first lap. A few of these folks missed a turn (and got bonus raffle tickets) and unfortunately ventured on to trails we had closed. after a short (4.6? mile) lap #1, everyone else made the correct turns and turned 100′s of laps! I took a few butt shots to see how dirty people were getting (not because I’m a perv).

Rough count is 90% smiles. This really is my favorite local MTB event. Thank you to everyone that turned their CRANKS to help Austin Ridge Riders GIVE again this year. I’m hoping that Spinnincin will give us an update on how much we raised to donate to…

Brick Benefit (Bike/Run) Saturday, December 10, 2011
www.tylerbicycleclub.com
This saturday, December 10th, 9am we will be hosting a Brick Benefit for Tim Myers at Faulkner Park Trail Head. The run will take place on the trail and the cycle part will be on Loop 49. As most of you know Tim is recovering from serious injuries from being hit by a car while riding. He has had some additional complications and has not been able to go back to work. He needs our help in getting through this rough time and as a cycling community it would be nice to help one of our own.
The event is FREE but we are hoping the community of cyclists and triathletes will come out and help us help Tim through donations. If you have any questions, please contact Steve Farris at sffrun@aol.com or (903)539-9484.

Bike Building 2 a PBA Success
by Chris Mathews        Plano Bicycle Association

Thanks go to Lori and Rick for the use of Rick’s warehouse, Steve for his generous financial contribution, and all the PBA members and families that put together 26 bicycles for the Boys and Girls Club of Plano. …

Bike Share Program Gaining Popularity
Ryan Loyd – Texas Public Radio News
Bicycling downtown is definitely a different experience. Sightseeing or making a meeting is traffic congestion-free.

Daniel Farruggia works near the Alamo and has been on a parking lot waiting list for nearly a year.

“I see a lot of people downtown riding bikes, and I know it is tough to get a location to park, and it’s expensive. It seems to be a good idea.”

Farruggia is considering a Bike Share pass.

So far, there are 950 annual members, 20 bike stations and tens of thousands of miles ridden. San Antonio Bike Share Executive…

TxDOT project shuts down hike-bike trail
By ALLAN TURNER, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

To state highway engineers, Monday’s barricade of a popular Houston bayou hike and bike trail simply was intended to keep the public out of a dangerous construction zone. To some of the trail users, however, the two-year closure was a heavy-handed decision that disregarded public sentiment and needs.

At issue is a mile-long stretch of the White Oak Bayou Hike and Bike Trail between Ella and 34th streets, closed as work begins on…

Got spare bike parts? Check out FrankenBike
By Pam LeBlanc        Fit City
Got a spare gooseneck? Need an extra crank?

Check out FrankenBike, a free bike swap meet held monthly in Austin, where love abounds for everything from shifters to derailleurs and powerlink chains make the world go ‘round.

The event (which has the greatest name ever, don’t you think?) is open to anyone who wants to…

Spokes for Folks Wrench Day – Dec. 11th
by marc@mcmumby.com         BikeDFW
We have a lot to do this Sunday—

We are still trying to fill a 50 bike request for the four locations of Family Gateway
Just received a new request for 36 bikes from the Heart of Africa associated with Lover’s Lane United Methodist Church.
30 – 50 families are coming from Jubilee Center to work and earn bikes for their kids—we need…

City of Richardson Receives “Safe Routes to School” Funding Grant
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson
Again, if you get the City’s newsletter, you’ve probably already seen this:

The City of Richardson has been awarded federal funding through a Safe Routes to School grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for two schools in Richardson: Richland Elementary and Yale Elementary.

At Monday’s work session, the City Council was briefed by staff on the City’s efforts to acquire this funding, the status of the programmed projects and the improvements that will be made around the schools. …

Richardson Police Department Bike Patrol – On The Job
by dickdavid        Bike Friendly Richardson

You know you live in a bike friendly city when the police department has a bike patrol. These guys were keeping spectators and attendees safe during last weekend’s annual Christmas parade.

Now all we need is postal delivery and meter readers done via bike.

Bikes migrating south: Bikes Across Borders
by katiejo            Austin on Two Wheels
Free bike frames available. Just add wheels and they’re ready to go.

There is one catch. These bikes only travel in one direction: South. From Austin, Texas to south of the border into Mexico.

These are bikes on a mission. Their goal is to travel 230 miles, give or take, and make their final destination at the door steps of The Comité Fronterizo de Obrer@s (CFO: Border Committee of Workers). These bikes are donated to help those who defend human rights, justice and dignity in a harsh labor environment. …

TXDOT releases new guidelines stressing [...]]]> Transportation council commits remaining funds to roads, rail
via chron.com Houston & Texas News on 3/25/11
The regional Transportation Policy Council today voted to allocate its remaining discretionary funds for the next three years to road and freight rail projects, giving no additional money to bicycle- or pedestrian-friendly projects. …

TXDOT releases new guidelines stressing inclusion of walking and biking
BikeTexas is excited to announce that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released a new guidance memo affirming the importance of building roads to include space for people to walk and ride bicycles. Released on March 23, 2011, by John…

Ride Into Spring With BFKH This Sunday
by dickdavid
Our friends over at Bike Friendly Knox-Henderson are hosting another Ride Into Spring group ride. Head on down to Mockingbird Station on Sunday and enjoy a fantastic cruise to White Rock Lake.

Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
Time: Meet at 1:30, Ride at 2:00 pm
Place: near the Angelika Theater at Mockingbird Station
Details: The first part of our ride will be through the M Streets to…

Pedallas presents the Night Shift Alley Cat – April 1st
by The Announcer Guy
Pedallas (one of the coolest bike blogs in North Texas, in case you live under a rock) is hosting an Alley Cat race they’re calling The Night Shift on Friday, April 1st. Starts at 8pm …

Space Still Available For Steam-N-Wheel Bike Race
by KTXS
By Cassandra Garcia, KTXS News ABILENE, Texas — There is still time to sign up for the 19th annual Steam-N-Wheel bike race. Participants will be able to pick from three different distances, starting at 21 miles. The race will start Sunday at 10 am at …

Texas 4000 Tribute Fashion Show
Come out and support the Texas 4000 organization in their quest to fight cancer by attending the 2011 Texas 4000 Tribute Fashion Show.
BoConcept will host a Style Show on Thursday, March 31, 2011 to raise awareness for Texas 4000. The show will highlight local Austin retail stores and…

Killeen: Ride 2 Recovery Cycling Through Central Texas For Veterans
by KWTX
KILLEEN (MARCH 25, 2011)–As an opportunity to raise public awareness of challenges veterans face, the 3rd annual Ride 2 Recovery participants will start cycling on March 28 and end on April 2. The ride started in 2009 to assist wounded warriors coming …

Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 and it is a cold, clear day. Couple of weeks until the 67th anniversary of my day of birth. Dang, it’s colder than forecast, hoping it warms soon. The ride that Don laid out yesterday will [...]]]> For my 67th year I … Uh, WHAT was I thinking?
by Gil Jones

Saturday, Feb 12, 2011 and it is a cold, clear day. Couple of weeks until the 67th anniversary of my day of birth. Dang, it’s colder than forecast, hoping it warms soon. The ride that Don laid out yesterday will be a good one. Now I am wondering about that life goal I set — the one about riding my years in miles each birthday. Since I usually won’t be able to do that on the…

8:00am – CCC Group Ride
from Corinth Cycling Club by Scott Franklin
When: Sat Feb 26, 2011 8am to 11am  CST
Where: Ronny Crownover Middle School
Event Description: Corinth Cycling Saturday Group Ride Information All rides depart from Ronny Crownover Middle School in Corinth 1901 Creekside Drive, Corinth, TX 76210 Group A: 50 – 70 miles This is a fast paced group ride at an average speed of around 20mph with faster points. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – markm@utechdallas.com B Killers: 50 – 70 miles This is a intermediate to fast paced group ride of around 17.5 – 19mph. You may get dropped on this ride so be prepared. Ride Leader – ochoasean@aim.com B Stingers: 50+ miles This is a moderate paced no drop…

Cyclist sues TXDoT, says construction caused bike flip
by Southeast Texas Record
GALVESTON – Daniel Valdez is suing Angel Brother Enterprises Ltd. and the Texas Department of Transportation over an accident he insists was caused by …

Kids learn bike safety from MCSO – Conroe Texas Nonprofits, Groups …
from www.conroetoday.com

CONROE, Texas – At the recent “Bike Safety” event held at the Montgomery County Women’s Center’s Reaching Pines community in Conroe, several kids learned the fundamentals of riding safely by Deputy John Godden and Deputy John Lawless of the bicycle patrol unit…

Rockford’s News LeaderDixon quadriplegic makes the journey of a …
by WREX-TV

He’s relied on just his hands to get him to Texas. “I’m using a hand cycle,” said Roux, over the phone in Texas. “It’s all hand powered. …

BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
It’s that time again.  We at Shawnee Trail Cycling Club are planning another BikeMS Multi-Team Training Ride.  Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 27th for a 1pm start.  It’s free of charge, just us doing our part to promote cycling and a worthy local event.

We started this last year to provide an training opportunity for teams involved the BikeMS:Frisco to Fort Worth event.  Although there are a number of rally’s in the month of March and April, none are focused on preparation for this event.  Surprisingly, especially…

What if the weather is bad and you can’t cycle down those Texas roads?
from The Wheel Brothers – Cycling in Texas
You could jump on your trainer and work out – OR – you could head down to the OMNI in Fort Worth http://www.fwmuseum.org/omni-theater-about and go to a screening of ‘Wired to Win’ – Surviving the Tour de France. …

Houston faces more high heat indexes By DALE LEZON HOUSTON CHRONICLE Sticky, steamy heat gripping the Houston region in recent days is forecast to continue today and much of the week.

But scattered thunderstorms could give coastal areas a brief break from the searing triple-digit heat [...]]]> This weather makes outdoor activities, like biking, a challenge.

Houston faces more high heat indexes
By DALE LEZON HOUSTON CHRONICLE
Sticky, steamy heat gripping the Houston region in recent days is forecast to continue today and much of the week.

But scattered thunderstorms could give coastal areas a brief break from the searing triple-digit heat and parched conditions Thursday when a storm system sloshes ashore near New Orleans, possibly helping to spread rain showers toward the Houston area.

The heat index will be at least 105 degrees for the next few days. …

The Bike Share System of the Future is Powered by Wireless Technology
from Mashable.com
This Fall, New York City denizens will have the opportunity to test an experimental public bike share system. SoBi, the Social Bicycle System, presents an alternative to traditional public transportation and will allow riders the freedom to find and unlock nearby available communal bikes using an Andriod or iPhone application.

SoBi is the first public bike share system to rely entirely on wireless technology for tracking, locating and unlocking bikes…

Church of the Incarnation Hosts Texas Medical Association’s “Be Wise …
by Dallas Blog (blog)
Texas Medical Association’s “Be Wise – ImmunizeSM” Clinic
Saturday, August 21 – 1pm – 4pm
Uptown, Dallas, Texas – Located at 3966 McKinney Avenue, just north of Blackburn Street, Church of the Incarnation will host the Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Community Health Fair on Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The event is free to the public, targeting those who live in the 75204 zip code, and is an easy way to bring children’s shots up to date. …

TxDOT: Project Updates
by The Cherokeean Herald
Here’s a quick look at events and work planned in the Tyler District:
TxDOT to hold public meeting for Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
TYLER — The Texas Department of Transportation is scheduled to host an open-house-style meeting 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Rose Garden Center, located at 420 Rose Park Drive, Tyler, adjacent to the East Texas Fairgrounds.

The meeting is designed to gather input from the public to be used in the development of the Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan.

This is the final round of public meetings on the long-range plan before it is presented to the Texas Transportation Commission…

Crash leaves bicyclist in critical condition
by San Angelo Standard Times
Department of Public Safety authorities said the bicycle rider, Army Lt. Col. Mike Zinno, of Lubbock, was airlifted to Shannon after the crash with a …

A Spring Texas Hill Country Tour
Wildflowers, Wild Women and Jimmy
263 miles (423 km) over 5 days from May 8, 2010 to May 12, 2010

We just had to have a picture of the wild women in the wildflowers. As we had our bikes strewn across a driveway to take this pic, the owners were trying to leave. They probably thought we were crazy, but they smiled and waved like we were normal!

TxDOT needs public input [...]]]> 2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show coming to Austin, Oct 16-17 …
by elliott
Mark your calendar! Now entering its third year, the Texas Custom Bicycle Show will be coming to Austin again this year with some of the best custom frame builders in Texas the weekend of October 16-17, 2010. …

TxDOT needs public input for planning
by Texarkana Gazette
Other aspects include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, public transit, railroads, airports and waterways. Public meetings are wrapping up around the state …

David’s Blog – Get Fit Challenge, presented by SUBWAY® restaurants …
by David
I did the 45 mile bike ride through the Texas Hill Country, from Wimberly down to Gruene this past Saturday and… I DIDN’T EVEN DIE! My survival, unlikely though it is, was in doubt as late as Sunday evening as I tottered about my house emitting soft little moans of muscle pain, but this morning I have apparently bounced back entirely and am ready to go riding again, though not quite so far so soon. …

Bike to fight diabetes
by Ultimate Katy (blog)
“Tour de Cure is the only cycling event in Texas dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes,” said Lisa McChristian, associate director and Tour de Cure …

I’ve written boatloads of articles over the years about PC tech, building PCs, hardware specs, benchmarks and other topics that PC enthusiasts (read: PC geeks) care about. Geeks obsess over details. How many shader cores? What’s the latency? Bandwidth [...]]]> Geek is a State of Mind
from Improbable Insights» Loyd Case on Technology by Loyd Case

I’ve written boatloads of articles over the years about PC tech, building PCs, hardware specs, benchmarks and other topics that PC enthusiasts (read: PC geeks) care about. Geeks obsess over details. How many shader cores? What’s the latency? Bandwidth between interconnects. And so it goes.

I’m also a fairly serious amateur photographer. I obsess over which lenses would be ideal, how fast they should be, ISO settings, which noise reduction app works best. I suppose you could call me a digital photo geek, but I’m a pale shade of some of the real pros out there.

Then there’s bicycles.  …

Texas looks at options for transportation
by abc13.com
The state also spoke about the best types of transportation to improve mobility including roadways, bicycle facilities, airports and passenger rail. …

Parmer Location Opens With A Bang! « It’s Time To Ride!
by djcurtin
While the new store officially opened its doors on June 1, two July weekends saw Bicycle Sport Shop’s Parmer store christened with a series of Grand Opening events to introduce Bicycle Sport Shop to the greater Cedar Park/Round Rock area.

The festivities began on Saturday July 17, with the annual Bicycle Sport Shop Chipotle Ride.  Over 300 riders came out to brave the hills and wind on an out-an-back ride from the Parmer Store…

LOBV presents: Hottest Day of the Year Ride and Benefit! | Austin …
by Jason
But in all seriousness, the LOBV is an AMAZING organization, and for years now have been responsible for a lot of the behind the scenes (and in your face) political workings around town as they pertain to bicycles and alternative …

HS sports switch gears to two wheels | KXAN.com
Mountain biking has long been the sport of choice for people seeking a fun and challenging way to exercise outdoors. Now, the sport is on the verge of becoming a staple in a new setting: Texas high schools.

The Texas High School Mountain Bike Racing League will create mountain biking teams in high schools across the state. Founding Committee Chair, Vance McMurry, said the interest in mountain biking teams…

Anti-cancer advocates pedal through city
It’s a journey that’s 6,400 kilometres (4,000 miles) in the making – taking in a varied terrain of mountains,
By Stephanie Waddell on August 4, 2010 at 3:44 pm

JOURNEY’S END IN SIGHT – The University of Texas bicyclists posed for a photo Monday in Whitehorse.

It’s a journey that’s 6,400 kilometres (4,000 miles) in the making – taking in a varied terrain of mountains, the coast and prairie – all in the name of a worthy cause, and today, it set out of Whitehorse.

With only about 10 days left on their trek from Austin, Tex., to Anchorage, the 53 cyclists who are taking part…

For the first time, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred bicycle race … from www.timesrecordnews.com For the first time, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred bicycle race [...]]]> TxDOT funding bike safety campaign
by Bizjournals.com
The City of San Antonio will receive $276000 in federal funds from the Texas Department of Transportation to use for a bicycle safety campaign. …

For the first time, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred bicycle race …
from www.timesrecordnews.com
For the first time, the Hotter’N Hell Hundred bicycle race in Wichita Falls will feature a pace group for …

Stanton Truxillo currently hospitalized after heart attack on …
by Jason
Many of you know Stanton Truxillo, former president of the Austin Cycling Association and long-time bicycle rider, advocate and educator. He was on a group ride yesterday morning when he suffered a heart attack and collapsed. …

More than 14000 cyclists anticipated for Hotter’N Hell Hundred
by Examiner.com
… seven-time Tour de France winner and Texas native Lance Armstrong, and Doug Smith, the first cyclist to be featured on a Wheaties Box. …

Former city woman cycling from Alberta to Texas for cancer
from www.velonorth.ca
CORNER BROOK — Tonya Skanes admits she’s a new recruit to the world of cycling, but this fall she’ll have plenty of time to fine-tune her skills.

The 35-year-old Corner Brook native and current Edmonton, Alta. resident, will join 30 other cyclists on a ride from Calgary to Austin, Texas as part of this year’s Cancervive Peloton Program…

The agency will preview its Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 in Farmers Branch on Thursday. The plan involves possible changes to roadways, [...]]]> TxDOT Seeks Public’s Input for State Transportation Plan 2035
by 33 KDAF-TV
The Texas Department of Transportation will host its first local public meeting to gather input for the future of state transportation.

The agency will preview its Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 in Farmers Branch on Thursday. The plan involves possible changes to roadways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit, airports and freight and passenger rail. …

You’re going to do what?: Day # 52 El Paso Texas To Las Cruces New …
from www.crazyguyonabike.com
We got up at 5:30 this morning to hit the road at dawn so we could beat the high winds expected around noon. It also worked in our favor that we got out of town before most of the morning rush hour traffic came. A short time later we crossed the border into New Mexico and began riding through wine vineyards, onion and alfalfa fields, pecan tree farms all with the background of some new rugged mountain…

Bike Month: The perfect reason to start cycling to work
from www.austin360.com
Pedal powered activities planned for May
Take your pick: Stuck in gridlock traffic in a car on MoPac Boulevard or zooming down the hike-and-bike trail, knocking out the daily workout on the way to the office?

Really, who wouldn’t rather pedal a bike to work?

We know, it’s not always possible. But whatever your excuse, there’s probably a way around it, at least some of the time.

Live too far away? Try a combination bike/bus commute, or drive part way…

Sat/Sun OAS Ride
from www.planobicycle.org
Plano Bicycle Association – Cycling in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas Area
Meet at Northwest corner of Coit and Spring Creek, Plano. 45-75 miles (Saturday rides longer than Sunday), 20+ mph average, short options available, paceline skills required. We stop as a group for mechanical problems and flat tires. Newcomers and guests are welcome.
Year round schedule of starting times
September @ 7:30 am
October – March @ 8:00 am
April – May @ 7:30 am
June – August @ 7:00 am

Location : Coit and Spring Creek, Plano, Texas
Contact : Alan Hasty

Williams Factory Texas Team: MATRIX CHALLENGE
by Team Members
Matrix Challenge 2010 was held on a beautiful weekend in a park like atmosphere. Lots of primes and a fast technical course. Williams Cycling Texas: Saturday Todd Farrell : 12th. Marc Montemayor : 19th. Craig Fulk : 21st …

The 2010 Cross Country Cycling Adventure: Day 10 Las Cruces, NM to …
by Tony DeLellis
The route that I am following is broken into 7 sections.  Now that I entered Texas through El Paso I have completed sections 1 and 2.  These 2 sections covers 934.5 miles.  I am about 60 miles into Texas so the total mileage after 10 days is right around 1,000 miles.  The bad news is that I have picked up a head cold today.  We were planning on riding to Kent tomorrow and camping.  The distance is well over 100 miles. I may have to bail…

Volunteers needed for kid’s Bike Rodeos
BikeDFW will be putting on two separate bike safety classes (aka Bike Rodeos) for kids on Saturday May 15th as part of the City of Irving’s Bicycle Fest and the City of Allen’s Family Bike Day. We need two or three volunteers to help for two hours at each event. These are always a lot fun and the kids have a great time. If can spend two hours helping kids learn to ride safely, please contact Marc or Warren (see below).
Irving Bicycle Fest

Saturday, May 15, 2010
10 AM-12 PM
Centennial Park
444 West Second St., Irving, TX
Contact Marc Mumby (president@bikedfw.org)
Allen Family Bike Day

Saturday, May 15
10am-12pm
Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Allen, TX
Contact Warren Casteel (warren@casteelsign.com)

Traffic Skills 101 cycling course in Plano on May 16th
The 1-day version of the Traffic Skills 101 course will be taught in Plano on May 16, 2010. This is a great way to learn how to ride safely and comfortably on city streets… or just about anywhere!
* Date: May 16, 2010
* Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
* Location: 1409 K Avenue, Plano TX 75074
* Registration Fee: $50.00
* Description:
o The classroom portion of this course is taken online, whenever it is convenient for you, but must be completed by Friday May 14, 2010. Instructions for completing the online portion will be sent as soon as we receive your registration.
o The on-bike skills portion of the course (parking lot drills and road cycling) will be conducted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 by League Certified Instructors. We will ride to a lunch spot.
* Required equipment: helmet, bicycle, water bottle and water, spare tube, tire levers, lunch money.

Register at the BikeDFW web site
For more information contact:
Renee Jordan
Phone: 972-941-7168
Email: Reneej@plano.gov