Daily Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 21st

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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!!! …

Tour de Nac – Nacogdoches, TX

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The annual bike ride will include a 7.8-mile, 28.8-mile and 53.3-mile route beginning and ending in historic downtown Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas. The view from the riders’ bicycle seats will include historic landmarks, scenic residential areas and the beautiful rolling hills and towering pines of the East Texas countryside.

“The Tour de Nac will be a fantastic, family-oriented event offering something for everyone from the serious cyclist to the casual rider,” said Anderson Dolton, meeting and event coordinator for the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The bike ride is set to start at 8 a.m. Saturday, November 14, in downtown Nacogdoches. Designated stops along both routes will provide riders with needed rest and refreshments. Sponsors of the event this year are The Bike Shop and Dr. Larry Walker.

Fees are $25 for early registration and $30 for regular registration. Only early registrants are guaranteed to receive a Tour de Nac T-shirt. Checks should be made payable to the Nine Flags Festival.

Forms can be picked up at the Visitors’ Center, 200 E. Main St., or downloaded at www.nineflagsfestival.com. You may also call 888-OLDEST-TOWN to request a form be mailed to you. Race-day registration will be from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. at the Visitors’ Center.

Daily Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 20th

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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. …

Daily Texas Bicycling Roundup for October 19th

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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. …

River Region Bicycle Classic

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 …