{"id":37962,"date":"2017-12-16T22:48:05","date_gmt":"2017-12-17T04:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=37962"},"modified":"2017-12-16T22:48:05","modified_gmt":"2017-12-17T04:48:05","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-16th-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2017\/12\/16\/texas-bicycling-news-digest-december-16th-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News Digest December 16th 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Santa, Academy, reward excellent students with brand new bikes<\/a><\/h2>\n

By MARK REAGAN | www.brownsvilleherald.com<\/h3>\n


\nStudents in the first through third grades at Garden Park Elementary received a special visit from Santa Claus on Friday morning.
\nAnd 30 of those students, 10 from each grade who had perfect attendance, great grades and no problems with discipline, each received a brand new bike and helmet from Academy Sports + Outdoors. …<\/p>\n

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Hosts 16th Annual Bike Donation Program<\/a><\/h2>\n

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

HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2017 \/PRNewswire\/ — Academy Sports + Outdoors will host more than 115 bike donation events throughout the month of December to help recognize and reward deserving students in various cities. Since 2001, the sporting goods retailer has worked with various local communities, schools and non-profits to recognize students for their academic performance, perfect attendance, good behavior and\/or need. …<\/p>\n

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Go Inside Dallas\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 New Cycling Plans As Bike Share Companies Flood the Streets<\/a><\/h2>\n

BY RANI MONSON | www.dmagazine.com<\/h3>\n


\nA rush of rental bikes and the ensuing backlash against ‘urban litter’ have again raised the question of whether this city can handle two-wheeled lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n

They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re everywhere. And bright. They\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re maybe not the color you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d pick for your own, but that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the whole point of these bike-share rentals in Dallas. They stick out on streets and sidewalks like highlighted text, perhaps imploring the city to improve its biking infrastructure through sheer critical mass\u00e2\u20ac\u201dor …<\/p>\n

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CITY OF AMARILLO, TEXAS NOTICE OF MEETING & AGENDA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE<\/a><\/h2>\n

amarillo.gov<\/h3>\n

REGULAR MEETING TO BE HELD ON MONDAY,DECEMBER 18, 2017, AT 11:00 A.M. ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE SIMMS MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 808 SOUTH BUCHANAN ST, ROOM 203, AMARILLO TEXAS
\nPlease note: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Advisory Committee reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings,
\nnot in either a work session or executive session. …<\/p>\n

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Bicycle Sales Representative in HOUSTON, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

texas.jobs<\/h3>\n

BIKE BARN
\nBicycle Sales Representative: Responsibilities Make sure all customers have a positive experience at the shop Teach customers about bicycles, parts, and accessories Assist in shipping and receiving of inventory Assist in educational clinics and events promoting cycling in the community Lead group rides with customers Merchandising and branding of products sold in the shop. High School \/ GED required. Candidates must pass background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case by case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate’s employment.<\/p>\n

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