Austin-area cyclists – the Bicycle Film Festival is going on now! It kicked off with a concert at La Zona Rosa on Wednesday August 5, and will run through Sunday, August 9th. In addition to music there will also be movies, art shows and parties. This is a great opportunity to hang out and have […]
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BikeTexas Online Auction Ends in Success
Thanks to all who participated in our online auction of Lance Armstrong memorabilia! It ran from July 13 through the 25, right in the middle of the excitement of the Tour de France. We were excited that so many people found items they just had to have, including signed, framed jerseys and a signed helmet. […]
TxDOT Responds to BikeTexas Seal Coat Letter!
In mid-May, at the height of the most hectic part of the Texas legislative session, BikeTexas staff were very pleased to receive a letter from Mr. John Barton, P.E., Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) Director of Engineering Operations. Mr. Barton announced that TxDOT is now seeking to accommodate cyclists through better practices in the application […]
LAB Ranks Texas 36th of Bike-Friendly States
The League of America Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly State program has ranked the 50 states on their bike-friendliness. Unfortunately,our ranking shows that we still have a lot of work to do here in Texas! The Lone Star State ranked 36th out of 50 this year. However, we are proud to say that because of the hard […]
Another Successful Bike to Work Day at BikeTexas
On Friday, May 15, BikeTexas staff set off for work in the wee, dark hours. It’s not so bad leaving for work at 5:30 when you can ride there with almost no traffic! Our office was a Bike to Work Day Breakfast Station, and we had to start cranking out breakfast tacos and coffee for […]
May is Bike Month! How Are You Celebrating?
It’s Bike Month once again, and with it come all sorts of great bike activities. Here in Austin we have something going on just about every day! We are most excited about Bike to Work Week next week, and Bike to Work Day (Friday, May 15). Our office is an official Breakfast Station, and we […]
May 15 is Bike and Walk to School Day
The third Friday of every May is Texas Bike and Walk to School Day. This is a great opportunity to encourage the children in your life to participate in a healthy and fun activity – biking or walking to school! These days children are too-often sedentary, which can affect their health and even how well […]
A Bike Month Tradition: the Ride of Silence
Begun in 2002 in Texas, the Ride of Silence has since spread worldwide. It is a slow (12-20 mph) silent ride in which comnmunities honor their cycling citizens who have been killed on the road. There are no registration, fees, or sponsors for these rides. In 2009, rides will take place on May 20, and […]
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Helps Commuters Bike to Work Safely
Bike to Work Week is next week, May 11 to 15, and if you’re in the Dallas area, DART wants to help get you and your bike ready!What: “Get Ready to Safely Bike to Work Week”Where: White Rock Lake – Winfrey PointWhen: Saturday, May 9, from 9:00 am to noon Sponsors: DART, City of Dallas […]
First Capitol Wellness Ride a Great Success
Before dawn on Tuesday, March 31, a hardy band of Capitol staffers and interns gathered at the BikeTexas office to go on a pre-work wellness ride. Organized by Senator Eddie Lucio, Jr.’s office and with bikes and ride leaders provided by BikeTexas, our goal was to ease the staffers into what was, for some of […]
Support BikeTexas, Earth Share of Texas and the Central Texas Environment!
Make Everyday Earth Day! Central Texas cyclists- Look for this sign at check-out stands at 70 Central Texas H-E-B and Central Market locations during the month of April! With a small $1, $3 or $5 donation, you can support BikeTexas, as well as dozens of environmental and conservation projects.
Senator Ellis, Capitol Interns Ride at LBJ Ranch
On March 28, a cold and blustery Saturday morning, interns from the Capitol Intern Program, sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis, arrived at the BikeTexas office at 8:30 a.m., excited and ready for their journey to the LBJ Ranch. The interns had been invited to participate in a low-key, 10-mile bike ride around the ranch organized […]
How Badly Do People Want Trails?
On a mild Sunday in January, Houstonians strolled on the recently-scraped construction easement of the planned MKT Trail through the near-downtown Houston Heights, perhaps imagining that the concrete, the trees, and the signage of the finished project were in place.
Shifting Gears a Great Success
On Wednesday, January 21st, one day after the inauguration of our new president, former mayor of Bogotá Enrique Peñalosa visited Texas to serve as guest speaker at the BikeTexas Shifting Gears Luncheon and urban bike ride. Newly elected State Senator Wendy Davis hosted the luncheon, filling in for State Sen. Rodney Ellis. People from all […]
Reminder: Shifting Gears on Texas Transportation
Hosted by Senator Rodney Ellis and Senator Jeff Wentworth*, BikeTexas is coordinating a luncheon and bike ride featuring alternative transportation expert Enrique Peñalosa. Enrique PenalosaWe have a very exciting event coming up on January 21 – Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, is visiting Texas to speak at the Texas Trails Network Conference (see […]
Shifting Gears on Texas Transportation
Hosted by Senator Rodney Ellis and Senator Jeff Wentworth, BikeTexas is coordinating a luncheon and bike ride featuring alternative transportation expert Enrique Peñalosa. We have a very exciting event coming up on January 21 – Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, is visiting Texas to speak at the Texas Trails Network Conference (see below), […]
Give the Gift of Bike Paths, Trails & Safe Passing, to the Cyclist in Your Life
The holidays are once again approaching, and you still don’t know what to get for your cycling-crazy friend, neighbor, relative or sweetie? What about your favorite bicycle commuter or newbie cyclist? Well, we have the perfect solution – give them a gift membership to BikeTexas! You’ll be giving something better and more priceless than any […]
Give to Earth Share of Texas Fall Campaign and Support BikeTexas!
Many members of BikeTexas have the opportunity to support the work of BikeTexas through payroll contribution plans at work. BikeTexas is represented by Earth Share of Texas, an umbrella group for Texas’ leading environmental and conservation groups. Most workplace giving campaigns are conducted from September through early November, so now is the time to look […]
In Remembrance of BikeTexas Outreach Coordinator Byron de Sousa
Byron de SousaOn Saturday, September 27, Texas cyclists lost a great friend and advocate as Byron de Sousa, former BikeTexas Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Outreach Coordinator, passed away at age 59 after a long battle with prostate cancer. Born in Brazil but later becoming an American citizen, Byron made Fort Worth his home for […]
Bike Racks Coming to Dallas Buses
If you live in Dallas, you’ve probably already heard the good news – bike racks are coming to the DART buses! Starting now and finishing by the end of the year, the Dallas transit agency will install bike racks on the front of all 650 Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) buses. The transit agency is […]