Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Feeling some nostalgia for TTAT 2014? Relive three great days on our Flickr albums. Ready to do it all again? Register for TTAT 2016 here. Need a bike advocacy fix on your lunch break? Join […]
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News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 22)
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 15)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Velo Paso’s Scott White weighs in on why the Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference is a great event. Learn more about TTAT, reserve your hotel room, and register here. Periscope with BikeTexas every weekday […]
Lunch with BikeTexas: Periscope with us Every Weekday!
Are you following BikeTexas on Periscope? Get the livestreaming app or click on the link from Twitter and join BikeTexas every weekday around lunchtime. (More or less–sometimes lunchtime at the office shifts around.) Periscope with us to hear more about what’s happening in the office and bike news from around the state. Livestreaming is more […]
Bike Hutto Celebrates Creekside Park’s First Bike Rack with Ribbon Cutting
On Saturday, January 23 at 10am, Bike Hutto will be doing a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new bike rack installed at Creekside Park by the Hutto Parks and Recreation Department. Following the ribbon cutting, volunteers will participate in liter pickup throughout the park as part of their participation in the Adopt-A-Spot program. All are […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 8)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than the first News by Bike of 2016: From BikeTexas: Registration is open now for Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference 2016! Not sure if TTAT is for you? Check out what a TTAT 2014 speaker/attendee has to say about why this conference matters. The first BikeTexas […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Dec 18)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Forgot to order from our gift guide? The post office deadline for regular shipping is upon us, but give us a call or send us an email when you place your order and we […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Dec 11)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Congratulations to the two Texas businesses who joined The League’s Bicycle Friendly Business list this week! Even more congratulations to this happy fifth grader who drew his way to a new bicycle! Don’t forget– donate […]
Takin’ Care of Business: Two More Texas Businesses Join the Bike-Friendly List
Getting to work and back is never better than when you work for one of the 28 bicycle friendly businesses in Texas! With this week’s announcement of new bicycle-friendly businesses from the League of American Bicyclists, even more Texas businesses are taking the pledge to make life a bit easier for those who commute by […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Dec 4)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Donate today, get a free gift. It’s #FundraisingFriday! Don’t forget to check out the BikeTexas Holiday Gift Guide when shopping for all your bicycle-loving family and friends (or for yourself!). From around Texas: A call […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Nov 20)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Our 2015 Holiday Gift Guide launches on Monday! Want the announcement (and our newsletters) in your inbox? Sign up for BikeTexas emails here. The days are short! You need lights! Order enough for everyone you […]
Fundraising Friday 2015
BikeTexas takes part in Fundraising Friday, a fun way for nonprofits to raise money on Fridays– people give to their favorite nonprofit on Friday, then talk about it on social media using the #FundraisingFriday hashtag. Nonprofits use the hashtag to share news about their work and give everyone easy access to their donation page. For […]
Seven Texas Cities are Bicycle Friendly Communities!
We’re so thrilled with today’s announcement from the League of American Bicyclists of the Fall 2015 Bicycle Friendly Communities— FOUR Texas cities are on the list, two for the first time, bringing the total of Texas BFCs to seven! Congratulations to Brownsville and Plano, both entering the list for the first time at the Bronze […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Nov 13)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: The U.S. transportation bill is headed for conference, and three Texas Representatives are on the committee. If you live or work in the Brian Babin (R-36, Woodville), Blake Farenthold (R-27, Corpus Christi), or Eddie Bernice Johnson […]
Bike Hutto Launches New Share the Road Campaign
Share the Road campaigns have been utilized across the country in order to caution motorists that other forms of transportation utilize and cross roadways. The phrase, “Share the Road,” is applicable to both motorcyclists as well as bicyclists depending on the campaign. Whichever the focus, these campaigns are meant to improve safety conditions for entities […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Nov 6)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: We have a winner! Check out the Texas winners of the Saris National 5th Grade Poster Contest. We have another winner! Cal Restivo of Burleson won the Annual Membership Bike Giveaway. Cal is a […]
Austin BikeFest CANCELED
BikeTexas regrets to announce that Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro has been canceled. Austin BikeFest was scheduled for October 31. The weather forecast calls for thunderstorms and rain for much of the day Friday and on into the morning on Saturday. Out of concern for the safety and comfort of our volunteers, staff, and […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Oct 23)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we though were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro is just over a week away! We hope you’re excited to spend Halloween with us. Keep your fingers crossed for no rain! Want to volunteer? Go here. Early voting […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Oct 16)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: #ATXBikeFest is just two weeks away! Check out volunteer opportunities, plan your trip to Govalle Park, and get your costume ready for the costume contest. Time is running short to get your school’s winning poster […]
Austin BikeFest: A Celebration of the Austin Bike Community
BikeTexas is pleased to announce the second annual Austin BikeFest presented by Capital Metro at Govalle Park (5200 Bolm) on Saturday, October 31 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages. BikeFest, a celebration of the Austin bike community, will feature bike games, an obstacle course with bike-thru haunted houses, a […]
Get Your Tickets for Better Streets Week in Austin
A lively week of community conversations about making Austin streets safer, friendlier for people walking and biking, greener, and more vibrant | Oct. 25-31, 2015 For complete details on individual events, and to get tickets, click on the individual EventBrite links below. Help us get the word out by liking Better Streets Week and […]