The Tour de Braz Bike Ride will take you on one of 5 bike rides on distances ranging from 10 to 100 miles throughout beautiful and historic Brazoria County. Distances offered: 10 mile, 30 mile, 50 mile, 62 mile and 100 mile. Alvin Community College 3110 Mustang Rd.
Individual: $30.00
Tandem (2 people on 1 bike): $40.00
Family (4 people – only 2 t-shirts): $60.00
A bill being considered during the current state legislature session in Austin. The Safe Passing Bill would require a motorist to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist and would require a commercial vehicle to give at least six feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist.
For more about the update go to this link.
from LufkinDailyNews.com
The Lufkin City Council at its meeting Tuesday unanimously approved a funding request to complete the hiking/biking/walking trail at Kit McConnico Park. The request for funding for $8,000 came from the Deep East Texas Trail and Route Access Coalition (DETTRAC), and the money will be given from the general fund of the city budget.
Make Magazine posted this article detailing how to make a three LED 3 Watt headlight. This thing is for serious off-road riding in one of those 24-hour endurances races. But you could use it for less serious needs. Full instructions.
