In September, the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) released their first annual Ranking of Bicycle Friendly States. They sent questionnaires to state bicycle coordinators covering six key areas: legislation; policies and programs; infrastructure; education and encouragement; evaluation and planning; and enforcement. The highest scoring states were Washington, Wisconsin, Arizona, Oregon and Minnesota. Those of you […]
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States Rated for Cycling, Texas Ranks Low
With Parking Scarce, Bikes Grow on Trees At Austin City Limits Music Festival
Every September Austin’s Zilker Park, one mile west of downtown on Lady Bird Lake, becomes “Amsterdam for a Weekend” as thousands of cyclists, regular and accidental, descend on the parking-starved Austin City Limits festival for three days of live music. The 2008 ACL fest, which took place the weekend of September 26, was no exception.
Another Great Weekend at Hotter’n Hell Hundred
Last weekend, for the 11th year in a row, BikeTexas staff took the scenic journey up Hwy. 281 to Wichita Falls to attend Hotter’n Hell Hundred. It’s always inspiring to see thousands of cyclists doing what they love, and this year was no exception. From our booth in the Expo Center, BikeTexas signed up almost […]
BikeTexas Partners with Circa-Austin
BikeTexas Partners with Circa-Austin on Bike Rides for Texas Conference Attendees. A giant pecan tree provided relief from the near 100 degree July heat to conference attendees at the sprawling Hyatt Lost Pines Resort, on the Colorado River near Bastrop. BikeTexas staff was there to provide bicycles and cycling expertise to Circa-Austin, a destination management […]
Kennedy: Bicycle riding in Texas is more dangerous than it has to be
Star Telegram.com Sunday, August 3, 2008 Kennedy: Bicycle riding in Texas is more dangerous than it has to beThe rolling hills of Parker County hold beauty, and danger. By Bud Kennedy
See You At Hotter’n Hell Hundred
Though we won’t be holding our annual meeting there as we did in years past (see above article), we definitely wouldn’t miss the Hotter’n Hell Hundred. If you’re attending, please stop by our booth and say hello. We’ll see you there, and good luck to all the participants!
Order Your Share the Road License Plate Online
Top 10 Reasons You’ll Want To! 10. They look great on your car! 9. BikeTexas gets $22 of the $30 annual fee which helps keep the Texas SuperCyclist Teacher Certification Trainings across Texas up and running.
Bike Lane Construction on Barton Springs Road in Zilker Park Begins
For Immediate Release AUSTIN, TX – Construction will begin today on five foot bicycle lanes along both sides of Barton Springs Road within Zilker Park, beginning west of the Barton Creek Bridge, extending west under the Loop 1 overpass and terminating near Rollingwood Drive.
Bike-In Movies with BikeTexas
Bicycle-Sharing Program to Be First of Kind in the U.S.
The New York Times April 27, 2008 Bicycle-Sharing Program to Be First of Kind in U.S. WASHINGTON — Starting next month, people here will be able to rent a bicycle day and night with the swipe of a membership card. By BERNIE BECKER
Cyclist Help Needed for Medical Survey
Cyclists! Medical investigators need your help with an online survey that will provide researchers with detailed information about cycling health and injuries. “While there are reams of data on children and helmets, and great information demonstrating the risk of intoxication and bicycle riding, little exists on those who ride their bikes for fitness, fun, competition, […]
Obesity & City Planning
A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY CONNECTION Obesity has become the worst epidemic disease in America. The World Bank estimates that obesity cost the United States 12 percent of the national health care budget in the late 2004, about $160 billion. The obesity crisis is leading us into three distinct problems. The first is an increased incidence of […]
El Paso hosts first U.S. Ciclovia!
Sunday morning, May 5th arrived in El Paso with beautiful blue skies, a temperature of 60 degrees and little or no wind. It was a perfect day to “Take the Parks to The People”. Ciclovia is a concept born in Bogota, Columbia just over twenty years ago. Now on any Sunday morning one can find […]
El Paso Hosting First Ciclovia in the U.S.
This May, El Paso is taking parks to the streets with Ciclovia. Every Sunday morning from 7am to 11am, Ciclovia gives the people of El Paso back their roads. Motor vehicles are detoured from the route allowing everyone the freedom to enjoy the outdoors- safely. Ciclovia is more than a ride, it’s more than a […]
Bikes for Tykes Call for Volunteers
Bikes for Tykes needs 15 volunteers to help with a 180 bike give-away through the Big Brothers and Sister Organization. The event is on Feb 28th from 5:30 to about 7:30 p.m., at the Lowes Anatole in Dallas. Teams from Big Brothers and Sisters assemble new bikes, and unbeknownst to them, there are Little Brothers […]
Bell Helmets by the Dozen Helps Save Lives
Since 2003, Texas Bicycle Coalition, in partnership with Bell Sports, has made bicycle helmets available through the Helmets by the Dozen program at a greatly discounted price to organizations and individuals wishing to provide helmets to cyclists who might not otherwise be able to afford one.
CarShare Launches Austin Program
On August 24, 2006, Austin CarShare launched its founding membership pre-enrollment at Austin City Hall. Many individuals spoke about how the program works and how it will benefit Austin and the people who use the program.
CarShare Arrives in Texas
Texas recently received its first CarShare program, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving transportation options. Austin CarShare is now pre-enrolling members and will be launching Austin’s first car share program this fall. Service will initially be focused on the downtown and The University of Texas areas.
June 3rd is National Trails Day
National Trails Day is Saturday, June 3, 2006. Get outside and enjoy a trail! Trail-related events are occurring all over the state, including events in Abilene, Allen, Austin, Barksdale, Dallas, El Paso, Floresville, Grapevine, Houston, Marble Falls, Plano, Round Rock and San Antonio. To find an event near you, visit the American Hiking Society website.
Thousands of Texans Participate in Ride of Silence
On May 17, 2006, thousands of Texas cyclists took to the streets in the international Ride of Silence. Seventeen Ride of Silence events were held throughout Texas. According to media reports and conservative counts, there were approximately 4,000 riders at all the Texas events.