BikeNews; Education Fund

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 ride 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]