Bike month is in full swing across Texas, with many cities already having a bike month proclamation this week or one planned soon. Check out these resources and ideas to keep rolling all month long: Brush up on Texas Bike Laws before your ride to make sure you’re staying on the right side of the […]
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News By Bike: May 6, 2022
Bike Month + Mental Health Month = Perfect Together
May is Bike Month. May is Mental Health Month. May is the perfect month to ride a bike for your mental health! But first, let’s have some real talk. America is in a mental health crisis that predates the COVID-19 pandemic but has only been exacerbated by the additional stresses the past two years have […]
Check out Other Work from Our TTAT 2022 Speakers
See their other projects below Many of our knowledgeable and talented TTAT 2022 speakers have other projects you can check out to learn more about the other work they’ve done to expand on, or in addition to, what they shared with us at TTAT. In addition to conference attendees having access to all sessions for […]
News by Bike: April 29, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? This week’s News By Bike comes via the just-ended Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference; all of the below links were shared by attendees in our conference app Community Board. So today, we’re sharing them with you! If you’d like to be kept in the loop for the next TTAT […]
Congratulations to Texas’ Bicycle Friendly Universities
Promoting bicycling and walking on (and to and from) campus is ideal for colleges and universities. Why? Active transportation solves parking problems; allows students to make smart economic choices; addresses sustainability and air quality concerns; and encourages active, safe, and healthy lifestyles for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The healthy habits students pick up in […]
Get Electricity, Support Bicycle Advocacy with Reliant Energy
Support bicycle advocacy in Texas with Reliant Energy’s EcoShare Program. BikeTexas is a proud nonprofit partner of EarthShare, who works with Reliant Energy to support nonprofits across Texas every time a Texas customer purchases a carbon offset. BikeTexas receives a portion of those donations. Learn more about the carbon offset program and sign up here. […]
Ready to Roll for Bike Month? Steps to Make Your May Awesome
You’ve heard it’s Bike Month and you’re ready to try it. Maybe your bike has been in the garage because you’ve been waiting for the warmer weather. Maybe the school calendar has kept you from riding as much as you’d like. Maybe you want to commute to work, but it’s just too far or there […]
Congratulations to Texas Bicycle Friendly Businesses
BikeTexas congratulates the Texas businesses recognized in the latest round of the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly America Program. Abel City San Antonio joins the list for the first time at the Gold level, while Casteel and Associates has renewed their existing Gold status. From the League: Bicycle Friendly Business awards reflect local leaders’ […]
News By Bike: February 4, 2022
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Registration for virtual TTAT 2022 is open and the best price is available now. Don’t miss out–register now for TTAT 2022. It may be cold this weekend, but when the weather warms up, the best […]
BikeTexas Statement Regarding the Waller County Crash
BikeTexas board and staff are appalled and horrified at the recent news from Waller County that a 16-year-old driver of a diesel truck struck multiple people riding bicycles while attempting to “roll coal” on a group of bicyclists. All of the people who he hit with his truck were transported to the hospital. We fully […]
