{"id":33854,"date":"2016-08-15T23:20:38","date_gmt":"2016-08-16T04:20:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=33854"},"modified":"2016-08-15T23:24:00","modified_gmt":"2016-08-16T04:24:00","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-august-15th-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2016\/08\/15\/texas-bicycling-news-august-15th-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News August 15th 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicyclist Hit by Car in North Abilene<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.bigcountryhomepage.com<\/h3>\n


\nABILENE, Texas (KTAB\/KRBC) – A bicyclist was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car in north Abilene Monday morning.
\nThe accident happened just before noon at the intersection Judge Ely Blvd and Piedmont Drive.
\nAuthorities on scene told KTAB and KRBC the bicyclist was traveling south down Judge Ely Blvd when he …<\/p>\n

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City gets new bike plan<\/a><\/h2>\n

www.elpasoinc.com<\/h3>\n


\nCity Council has approved a new comprehensive bike plan, a roadmap of sorts for El Paso to create a comprehensive network of bike infrastructure over the next decade. …<\/p>\n

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Guest Opinion: Bill will boost conservation and bicycle sales<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ted Stroll<\/h3>\n

www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

Editor’s note: In its August 15 issue, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News published a column by Ashley Korenblat on the topic of mountain biking in federal wilderness areas. In the September 1 issue, BRAIN will publish an opposing viewpoint, written by Ted Stroll, the board president of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. We are publishing both columns on the BRAIN website today. (Korenblat’s column)
\nIn these days of challenging market conditions, there\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a bright spot: the recently introduced congressional Human-Powered Travel in Wilderness Areas Act. From the biggest manufacturer to the smallest shop, the bicycle industry will benefit if it passes.
\nThe 1,200-word bill, which the Sustainable Trails Coalition (STC) has worked on for a year, will reconnect Americans with their federal lands in two ways: …<\/p>\n

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Guest Opinion: How Sen. Lee\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s bill will close trails<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Ashley Korenblat<\/h3>\n

www.bicycleretailer.com<\/h3>\n

Editor’s note: In its August 15 issue, Bicycle Retailer & Industry News published a column by Ashley Korenblat on the topic of mountain biking in federal wilderness areas. In the September 1 issue, BRAIN will publish an opposing viewpoint, written by Ted Stroll, the board president of the Sustainable Trails Coalition. We are publishing both columns on the BRAIN website today. (Stroll’s column)
\nMention wilderness to a serious mountain biker and the first thing you will see is fear, because bikes are not allowed in wilderness. The Wilderness Act of 1964 is the first time we as a species decided to put the needs of nature above the needs of man. Today, with climate change looming, there are hundreds of organizations with millions of members dedicated to land protection and maintaining the integrity of the Wilderness Act. Plus, corporate America is getting into the act as companies of all types work to improve their green credentials. …<\/p>\n

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