Houston Light Rail Cars: No in Car Bike Racks

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from Bikes on Houston’s Light Rail

For over a year, BikeHouston and Citizens Transportation have worked to get bike racks installed on the coming METRO light rail trains, which would’ve made bikes + light rail an unbeatable intermodal combo.

Despite letters from Judge Ed Emmett, all four Republican and Democratic Harris County Commissioners, and other public officials, METRO is going to place orders for the new trains on Christmas Eve 2008… without any in-cabin racks for bicycle. Our contact at the FTA, the funding agency for the trains, is extremely concerned, but FTA cannot compel METRO to order trains with bike racks.

It looks like we’ve failed at this point.

link to more information at Bikes on Houston’s Light Rail

Bike Through the Forest and the Hills – Coldspring, TX

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5th annual bike ride just north of Houston, Texas in Coldspring. We offer 4 routes 12,25,33 and 46 mile ride over demanding hills and scenic open country roads. MS150 recommended ride. SAG wagons, rest stop along the route. Proceeds benefit the Kingwood Fillies Drill Team.

Contact Email: sdmmktg@kingwoodcable.net

Contact Phone: 281/433-8603

Web site: http://www.kingwoodfillies.org/winter_bike_ride.html

Big Thicket Bike Tour – Kountze, TX

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Saturday, March 21, 2009, 08:00 AM
Big Thicket Visitors Center
6044 FM 420
Kountze, TX 77625

The SouthEast Texas Hike & Bike Coalition promotes safe cycling across the region, and one of our most exciting family events is coming up later this year. The 5th Annual Big Thicket Bike Tour is scheduled for Saturday. March 21, 2009.

The money that SETHBC raises from the tour will be used to expand our educational and safety programs.

We hold children’s bicycle safety rodeos throughout the Golden Triangle.

One of our most important safety principles is that everyone – adults and children – should wear a helmet at all times when riding.

Adult Registration is $30 until 2/28 and $35 thereafter, Family Registration is $75 until 2/28 and $85 thereafter

Website: http://www.funtrails.org

The Great Escape Bicycle Ride – Manvel, TX

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08:00 AM
Venue:
Manvel High School (Near Highway 6 and FM 1128)
Address:
19601 Highway 6
Manvel, TX 77578
Brief Description:
14 Mile Family Ride. 40, 52, 70 and 86 Mile Training Rides. Full SAG and Rest Stop Support.
Proceeds Benefit:
Texas Bicycle Coalition, Brazoria County Sheriffs Office Reserves, and Helmet for Kids.
Helmets required, no radios/headphones, children under 12 permitted on 14 mile family route only.
Fees:
Individual – $25 until March 13th, $35 by mail/in person
Tandem – $35 until March 13th, $45 by mail/in person

Great Escape website