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2019 Cyclists in Suits
Through the Eyes of a HH100 Newbie
For nearly three decades, BikeTexas staff have made the six-hour trip from our home base in Austin to Wichita Falls to attend one of the oldest and largest cycling events in the country: the Hotter’N Hell 100. Now in its 37th year, the Event draws riders from across the country and around the world. And for […]
BikeTexas Annual Membership Meeting 2018
Every September, BikeTexas members come together for the Annual Membership Meeting. We hear from board members and staff about where we are and where we’d like to be in the next year. We share successes and setbacks. Most importantly, we’d like to hear from you. We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 23, […]
Annual Meeting, Advocacy Art, BikePedEd and More: BikeTexas Today September 2018
2018 Membership Giveaways Every day, when you ride your bike on Texas streets, roads, and trails, you make Texas a better place to live, work, and ride. When you tour on you rbike, you reinforce the voices of thousands of Texans, telling our local and statewide leaders that Texans want great places to ride. That’s […]
News By Bike: March 9
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week. From BikeTexas: Today’s the last day to submit your session to speak at the Texas Trails and Active Transportation conference in May! Don’t miss this chance to share your expertise with fellow professionals from across the state. […]
Robin Stallings Wins Bike League’s Advocate of the Year Award
BikeTexas is delighted to announce that our own Executive Director, Robin Stallings, was awarded the Advocate of the Year Award by the League of American Bicyclists at the National Bike Summit. Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League, says, “Robin has been a leader in the US bicycling movement for decades. His creativity and drive to […]
News By Bike: March 2
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Just one more week of early bird registration for Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference. Don’t wait! Have something to say? Speaker proposals are now open for TTAT. Need a bike or a bike […]
News By Bike: February 23
Looking for some weekend reading? Look no further than these links we thought were worth sharing this week: From BikeTexas: Early Bird registration for Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference 2018 is open now! Join us May 2-4 in Austin to hear the latest in trails and active transportation from across the state and around […]
Golden Oldies: Blast from TTAT Past #TTAT2018
We’re looking forward to the fifth Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference heading back to Austin from May 2-4, 2018, at the AT&T Conference Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Not sure what TTAT is? Maybe need a refresher from years past? No problem! Check out highlights from previous TTAT conferences below. […]
Early Voting Starts Today for the 2018 Texas Primary Election
Mark your calendars! The Texas Primary Election is March 6, but early voting starts today and runs through March 2. If you aren’t registered, you can’t vote in the primary, but now’s a good time to get your registraiton in so you’re able to vote in November. Check out the Texas Secretary of State site […]
Bike Rack Rental: #SXSW2018 Special!
Bicycle Parking for All Event Shapes and Sizes–Even SXSW-Sized! Special pricing for SXSW Events: Rent bike racks for 10 days for $200/rack–30% off our normal rate! Only need one rack? You got it–no large order required. Each bike rack holds 14 bikes. SXSW rate includes delivery and pickup. Questions or need to discuss an order […]
Submit a Session Now for #TTAT2018
Submit your proposal now to speak at TTAT 2018 Share your expertise in Austin in May Do you have a unique perspective on active transportation or trails in Texas? Are there lessons learned from a project that you can share? Are you committed to making Texas a great place for all kinds of transportation and recreation? If […]
New Article From John Pucher and Ralph Buehler
Dr. John Pucher and Dr. Ralph Buehler have published a new article, “Cycling towards a more sustainable transport future,” in Transport Review. The article considers the rapid growth in bicycle use across the world since 1990, and suggests policy and infrastructure improvements for continued growth. Dr. Pucher and Dr. Buehler are the authors of the 2012 book City […]
Act Now–Early Bird Registration is open! #TTAT2018
May 2 – 4, 2018 AT&T Center, University of Texas at Austin Register now to get the early bird rate for TTAT2018! The fifth biennial Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference is headed back to Austin in May, and we want to see you there! Register before March 15 to take advantage of the early […]
Registration is Live for #TTAT2018
2018 Texas Trails and Active Transportation Conference Signups are live! We have a shiny, brand-new website for the 2018 conference. Come on over and check it out! You can sign up to attend or apply to make a presentation. Sponsor and exhibitor information coming soon! Conference Hotel Reservations Important! We have secured an excellent conference hotel rate. This rate […]
Visit these Bike Shops for #SmallBusinessSaturday
Find a bike shop near you: Austin * Belton * College Station * Dallas – Fort Worth * El Paso * Houston * Longview * Midland * Nacogdoches * San Angelo * Texarkana * Tyler * Victoria For Small Business Saturday, we want to thank all the Texas Trek dealers who participated in Trek’s special promotion […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
We at BikeTexas are so thankful to have spent another year partnered with such great Texans to make our state a great place to tour a bike. Thank you for all that you do, from calling your elected officials to getting on your bike and riding friendly. We send you the warmest wishes today for […]
Texas Trek Dealers Partner with BikeTexas
Are you looking for a new Trek bike? Maybe that perfect two-wheeled holiday gift? We have good news for you! Trek Bikes will donate $10 to BikeTexas for every Trek bike sold by participating dealers in Texas in October. Now’s a great time to get that new bike tour you’ve been thinking about, or get […]
BikeTexas Annual Membership Meeting 2017
Every September, BikeTexas members come together for the Annual Membership Meeting. We hear from board members and staff about where we are and where we’d like to be in the next year. We share successes and setbacks. This Sunday, we’d like to hear from you. We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 24, from […]
On the Lege, Bike Giveaway, and More: BikeTexas Today September 2017
Texas Strong – Texas Proud Friends on the Gulf Coast, our hearts are with you and we grieve with you for the devastation wreaked upon your lives, homes, and businesses. We’ve been relieved to hear from many of our friends in the region that they are safe and already helping friends and neighbors. Nature has […]