Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Rent a bike for South by Southwest! Not coming to SXSW, or already have a bike? Spread the word to your friends. Bike rentals equal bicycle advocacy in Texas! Cyclists in Suits is a month […]
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News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Feb 27)
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Austin Events!
Send Austin to the National Bike Summit! Invite Your Friends! Federal funding played a significant role in getting Austin bike projects on the ground, including the Southern Walnut Creek Trail, the Pfluger bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Lady Bird Lake, and other key parts of Austin’s bike trail network. Help send two advocates from Austin […]
Austin recognized as national leader in creating streets that work for everyone
The City of Austin is working to make streets safer for all road users—and our work has been recognized by the National Complete Streets Coalition as among the nation’s best. Austin’s Complete Streets policy, adopted in June 2014, is #3 in The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2014, […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 30)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Register now for Cyclists in Suits on March 30! Visit your legislators’ offices, meet people who ride bikes from across the state, and make a difference for all Texans! From around Texas: Folks in El […]
Brownsville By Bike – New Repair Stations & Bike Racks
It’s getting easier all the time to roll around Brownsville–the city is installing bike repair stations, bike corrals, and new bike racks. At the last CycloBia Brownsville in December, over 400 people stopped by BikeTexas tent to learn how to use the new bike racks and repair stations. BikeTexas has worked closely with Brownsville city staff […]
Bikes + Literacy– A Match Made in El Paso
By Victor Cordero, Velo Paso Friday morning, January 16, 32° F (FREEZING!), 5:30 AM wakeup call, up and at ‘em! Warmth & excitement flowed through my veins as we prepared for El Paso’s 2nd bike tour for Reading event, in which almost 30 riders participated. Most of the riders were local, plus we had some […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 23)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Register now for Cyclists in Suits – Texas’ Bike Lobby Day on March 30! Visit your elected officials’ offices and talk to them about what’s important to you as a person who rides a bike. […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 16)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From around Texas: A stat it’s time for Texas to lose: We lead the nation in drunk driving deaths. They’ve been stealing bikes around Texas, but they finally got caught. And speaking of bike thieves, […]
Throwback Thursday: January is here, with eyes that keenly glow
Join us on a look back at January at BikeTexas. Article title is a quote from American novelist Edgar Fawcett. (And also a teeny tiny shoutout to the BikeTexas logo, which has eyes in the bike wheels.) In 2006, BikeTexas celebrated with the Girl Scouts of Amarillo when they bought property for Scouts’ use that included […]
News By Bike: Links for You to Read (Jan 9)
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: New Year Motivation: More like inspiration: John Estrada’s (of Brownsville) journey to health began with a bike. And another for good measure: Exercise may well be the fountain of youth. From around Texas: Bad news in Donna– […]
News By Bike: Links You May Have Missed (Jan 2)
In case you missed it: some links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: Thanks for making 2014 a great year to ride a bike, y’all. Here’s to a great 2015. From around Texas: Riding in the (Texas version of) winter: Some great cold-weather riding tips from Bikeable Dallas. Two people […]
This Week in Bicycling (Dec 26)
In case you missed it: Links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: Today is the last Friday of 2014, which means it’s also your last chance to get a free gift when you donate to BikeTexas or join at any membership level. Don’t miss out! Didn’t get that jersey you wanted […]
Friday Reading: Links You May Have Missed (Dec 19)
In case you missed it: Some links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: Our December newsletter is out! Want to read it in your inbox instead of online? Sign up for our emails here. From around Texas: After a bicyclist death last week in Lubbock, people who ride bikes are […]
Friday Reading: Links You May Have Missed (Dec 12)
In case you missed it: Some links we though were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: It’s not an Oscar, but we’ll take it: we won an award for our Safety Bling! video. Join BikeTexas today, get a free gift. Fundraising Friday is awesome like that. From around Texas: People who ride bikes […]
Throwback Thursday: Once Upon a December
Bicycle advocacy doesn’t take a holiday, as proved by all the things Decembers past have brought to BikeTexas. Make sure your eggnog fits into your bicycle drink cage and roll along with us through this look back! Article title is from the animated movie Anastasia. Back when we had Safe Routes to School offices all around Texas, […]
Friday Reading: Links You May Have Missed (Dec 5)
In case you missed it: some links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: Staff shared some things we’re thankful for this year. Join BikeTexas or donate on any Friday in December and you get a free gift! From around Texas: Don’t miss the final Sunday Streets HTX of 2014 this […]
Giving Thanks: BikeTexas Staff at Thanksgiving
In this season of thanks, BikeTexas staff reflect on the things we’re thankful for this year. Brenda Chuleewah I am thankful for a loving family, dear friends, and well planned bicycle facilities. I work for BikeTexas because of our work to create better places to ride and walk in Texas, like the new Southern Walnut […]
Friday Reading: Links you May Have Missed (Nov 28)
In case you missed it: some links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: Shopping today? We have a gift guide for you. Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday… Giving Tuesday. Check it out here. From around Texas: Take a break from shopping/eating/napping in North Texas this afternoon and go […]
Friday Reading: Links You May Have Missed (Nov 21)
In case you missed it: some links we thought were worth sharing this week. Happy reading! From BikeTexas: If you join or donate to BikeTexas on any Friday in November or December, we’ll send you a free gift! The Thursday night social ride and some bike-friendly city council candidates converged on the BikeTexas office […]
Throwback Thursday: New License Plates
Back before BikeTexas had license plates for your car or motorcycle to support our education programs, we had to choose the right designs that people who ride bikes around the state would love to have on their vehicles. You voted and the winners were chosen– the Share the Road plate was the first one created, […]