With a new school year upon us, BikeTexas sends our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. Here’s to an excellent year! As you’re gathering school supplies and planning your new routine, don’t forget to consider how you’ll get to school. Biking or walking to school […]
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Education Station: Bike Back to School 2022
Congratulations to Texas’ Bicycle Friendly Universities
Promoting bicycling and walking on (and to and from) campus is ideal for colleges and universities. Why? Active transportation solves parking problems; allows students to make smart economic choices; addresses sustainability and air quality concerns; and encourages active, safe, and healthy lifestyles for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The healthy habits students pick up in […]
Via the BikeTexas Archives, Hear the Late Congressman James Oberstar Talking about SRTS at #TTAT2022
We have a slate of incredible speakers and exciting topics lined up for TTAT 2022, and we don’t want you to miss it! Register today and enjoy three days of informative, top-notch presentations from wherever you are. You’ll hear from experienced trails and active transportation professionals who are working hard right now in their communities. […]
Top of the Class: Bike Back to School 2021
Ready or not, the new school year is here! We send our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. With all the uncertainties that this new school year brings, changing up your school trip routine might be low on your priority list. But biking or walking […]
Make better biking and walking in Texas with your tax-deductible gift
As we take a sweeping view of BikeTexas’ 30-year history, one thing is certain: our supporters, many of whom have been with us from the beginning, have made a difference in Texas. From protected bike lanes that were unheard of in most of the state even 10 years ago, to ebikes that are now allowed […]
Free Bicycle Safety Materials for Kids
Please stay safe and healthy! Reduce stress by riding a bike. Friends, these are unprecedented times, and it’s easy to get lost in frustration and anxiety. Whether you are an essential worker still going to work (and if you are, thank you!) or you’re sheltering in place with your family, our thoughts are with you […]
On a Roll: Bike Back to School 2019
Ready or not, the new school year is here! We send our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. Now’s also the best time to think about the trip to school every morning. Biking or walking to school gives your child (or you!) tremendous health and […]
Rolling to Class: Back to School 2017
Ready or not, the new school year is here! We send our best wishes to students, teachers, and parents as they set out on this new learning adventure. Now’s also the best time to think about the trip to school every morning. Biking or walking to school gives your child (or you!) tremendous health and […]
Does Your Helmet Fit?
This information and other SafeCyclist Teacher Master Pages are available as PDF downloads on our Educational Resources page. Helmet Sizing Bicycle helmets come in standard sizes to fit heads with different circumferences. A bicycle helmet that doesn’t fit or isn’t adjusted properly is not safe. The size you need depends on the circumference of […]
Learn and Roll: Back to School 2016
Teachers, students, and parents are already in the swing of a new school year. How’s it going so far? Is your bicycle rolling with you to class? Biking or walking to school gives your child (or you!) tremendous health and mental benefits. Childhood obesity is on the rise across the US, and regular physical activity […]
Buy Groceries, Support Bicycling
It’s our favorite time of year at HEB– this month’s tearpads at HEB checkout stands across the state benefit Earthshare of Texas! BikeTexas is proud to be one of Earthshare’s partner organizations. When you shop at HEB and include a $1, $3, or $5 ticket from the tearpad, that money is distributed to nonprofit organizations […]
#LongForTheRide: Texas’ Bike-Winning Fifth Grader
Many congratulations to Uzziel Rangel of Bonner Elementary in Tyler, the statewide winner of the Saris 2015 Fifth Grade National Poster Contest. Uzziel and his father put his new bicycle together this week. George Brigman, Uzziel’s teacher, says, “Uzziel Rangel is so excited about winning in the Saris Bike Poster contest. He was talking about how […]
Saris National 5th Grade Poster Contest: Texas Posters
We’re waiting to hear the results of Saris National Poster Contest voting (they’re announcing on November 24), but in the meantime, take a look at all the posters we received for this year’s poster contest! Texas winning poster, from Tyler: 2nd place, from Cleburne: 3rd place, from Arlington: Other entries in alphabetical order by […]
A&M Is Texas’ Newest Bicycle Friendly University
Texas A&M University is renowned for its school spirit and many traditions. After this week, the Aggies can add one more tradition to the list: being a great place to tour a bike. The League of American Bicyclists announced the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Universities on November 5, and A&M entered the list for […]
Texas Winners: Saris 5th Grade Poster Contest
We’ve found the secret for ensuring intense discussion in the BikeTexas office: ask us to judge a poster contest. After the entries to the Saris 5th Grade National Poster Contest arrived, we had the hard work of choosing the top three. This year’s submissions were excellent! This year’s poster contest theme was #LongForTheRide, and submissions […]
State Employees: Support Bicycle Advocacy in Texas!
Are you a Texas State Employee? Do you want to do great things for bicycle advocacy and education? You can support BikeTexas through your workplace charitable giving campaign! BikeTexas is partnered with EarthShare Texas, which supports over 40 other organizations around the state. When you donate to EarthShare Texas through the State Employee Charitable Campaign […]
2015 Saris 5th Grade Poster Contest
BikeTexas is proud to once again be your Texas coordinator for the Saris 5th Grade Poster Contest! This year’s theme is #LongForTheRide (yes, a hashtag), and students should create posters that show what they love about riding a bike. Here’s what to do! Download the official rules here. Get your 5th graders busy creating! Make […]
International Walk to School Day is October 7
School has started, students and teachers are getting to know one another, and your family is into the schoolday routine. Now’s a great time to start planning your trip to school for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 7. A great first step is to check out the Texas page and see if […]
Ready to Roll: Back to School 2015
Stacks of notebooks, backpacks on display, and pencils waiting to be sharpened can only mean one thing: It’s time to head back to school! Whether you’re 5 or 25, if you’re headed back to the land of learning, it’s time to be sure your bike is ready to roll with you. Biking or walking to […]
Shop on Prime Day, Support Bicycle Education
On July 15, Amazon is throwing themselves a little party called Prime Day. If you’re gearing up to shop for Back to School or just because it sounds like a good day to get some stuff you’ve had your eye on, don’t forget it’s also a good time to support bicycle education in Texas. Log […]
