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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.

Join cyclists across the country on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00pm in a Ride of Silence. The ride’s purpose is “to HONOR those who have been injured or killed, to RAISE AWARENESS that we are here and to ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD.” The first Ride of Silence was founded in 2003 by […]

Cyclist Gay Simmons-Posey was killed by an automobile-bicycle crash on April 17, 2006, in Austin. A trailer pulled by a vehicle clipped her, and a second vehicle (which subsequently left the scene) then hit her after she fell to the ground. The cyclist was riding in the same direction of traffic, as required by law, […]

At this year’s Texas Bicycle Coalition booth at the BP MS 150 in Houston, Coalition staff received some unexpected help in selling bike-for-a-buck pins.

Central Texas Cyclists: This is your opportunity to help preserve current mountain bike trails and show your support for new, responsibly-built trails in area wilderness preserves.

BikeTexas Trail Doctors recently attended ‘scoping meetings’ hosted by the National Park Service in Alpine and Study Butte. The aim of the scoping meetings was to solicit public comment on the prospect of creating new off-road trails for mountain bicyclists in Big Bend National Park.

Thank you to all of the generous donors and supporters that made the Katrina BikeAid project possible. Since hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the Gulf Coast this fall, well over 1,000 bicycles have been collected and distributed in Texas to individuals that have been affected by the storms. This amazing feat was only possible through […]

The City of Amarillo distributed an insert in its December utility bill educating the public about the new bike lanes in the city. Texas Bicycle Coalition worked with city staff by helping create the content and design for the bike lane insert. This is a great idea for other cities to consider as they strive […]

The BikeTexas Katrina BikeAid project will hold a bicycle collection celebration on Saturday, November 19, from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. at the Bicycle Sport Shop central location (517 S. Lamar) in Austin. Everyone who donates a working bike that day is invited to enjoy complimentary food, drink and entertainment. The goal is to collect […]

In March 2004, cyclist Gary Arnold of Plano was struck from behind by a motorist while cycling with a friend. The next day, on March 7, Gary died as a result of the injuries suffered.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of the Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets, sold by Target and manufactured by UNA International Limited. The Commission announced that consumers should stop using these particular helmets immediately, and noted that some of the helmets do not meet CPSC safety […]

Wichita Falls may not be on the radar of every destination cyclist just yet, but over the last couple of decades the small city near the Red River has established itself as a haven for great cycling. Bolstered by cycling advocates like Roby Christie and one of the most successful collegiate cycling programs at Midwestern […]

Senator Rodney Ellis and Texas Bicycle Coalition Collaborate to Provide Bicycle Safety Education to Houston Youth Nine-year-old cyclist Ruth Young was killed in August 2005 when she was struck by a school bus on her way to Frazier Elementary School in Pasadena, Texas. In response to Ruth’s death and out of concern for all young […]

By Phast Times News, August 2005 – Dallas Donna Hill from Dallas has survived being hit while biking. “I was hit by an SUV at the intersection of Renner and North Central Exprwy at 9 am Friday morning (Aug 19). We had a green light our direction and were attempting to cross in the pedestrian […]

News of the death of nine-year-old cyclist Ruth Young on August 18, 2005, has been traveling quickly through the bicycle community. Ruth was on her way to school at Frazier Elementary in Pasadena, southeast of Houston. While the details of the incident are still being determined, we do know that Ruth was struck by a […]

The City of Georgetown is developing a network of trails to showcase the natural beauty of the San Gabriel River. The City Parks Department maintains over 3.5 miles of trail along the North & South Forks of the San Gabriel near the downtown area. On August 20, these trails will be ceremoniously connected to the […]

Don Albietz, a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer, cycling event coordinator and serious competitor, was struck by a semi truck while riding his bicycle around Lubbock in July. Don sustained serious injuries to his spinal cord, spent several days in a coma, and died two weeks later.

By Tony Plohetski Austin American-Statesman Staff Austin police today are investigating an overnight accident that killed a man riding a bicycle near downtown. Police said the man was riding westbound in the 1400 block of West Sixth Street near Lamar Boulevard when he was struck by a four-door Honda Civic that was also traveling west. […]

Volunteers have an enormous impact on Texas Bicycle Coalition. From those who attended Cyclists in Suits BikeTexas Lobby Day, to those who are working with BikeTexas Local Outreach Coordinators, our volunteers ensure that Texas Bicycle Coalition can effectively carry its mission to advance bicycle access, safety and education for all Texans. More than 25 people […]

Five Police Departments in Utah will participate in a program to identify and reprimand motorists not sharing the road with bicycles. Plainclothes police officers will ride bicycles while officers in squad cars will issue violations. More information can be found on Salt Lake newsradio KSL1160 http://radio.ksl.com/index.php?nid=19&sid=205392