Saturday August 13th started out a cool clear day for a ride, it is to be the day for a memorial ride to remember our fellow cyclist who have been injured, either slightly or fatally by motorist. This ride in particular was for Don Albietz a Las Vegas, Nevada police officer, who was on a […]
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Don Albietz “Missing Person Ride” held in Lubbock
Georgetown Expands Trail Network
The City of Georgetown is developing a network of trails to showcase the natural beauty of the San Gabriel River. The City Parks Department maintains over 3.5 miles of trail along the North & South Forks of the San Gabriel near the downtown area. On August 20, these trails will be ceremoniously connected to the […]
Missing Person Ride
Don Albietz, a Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer, cycling event coordinator and serious competitor, was struck by a semi truck while riding his bicycle around Lubbock in July. Don sustained serious injuries to his spinal cord, spent several days in a coma, and died two weeks later.
Cyclist Crash on W. 6th St., Austin
By Tony Plohetski Austin American-Statesman Staff Austin police today are investigating an overnight accident that killed a man riding a bicycle near downtown. Police said the man was riding westbound in the 1400 block of West Sixth Street near Lamar Boulevard when he was struck by a four-door Honda Civic that was also traveling west. […]
Trans Texas Corridor near Katy
Another round of studies of the I-69 branch of the Trans-Texas Corridor is nearing completion. A project of the national highway system, I-69 could add several thousand miles of new roadway along the 1600 mile Corridor that is proposed to cut through southern and eastern Texas . . . and you can bet that none […]
City of Tyler Unveils New Bicycle Route
The City of Tyler added a bit more credence to the city motto, “On a New Horizon.” Mayor Joey Seeber introduced Tyler’s first designated bicycle route, a 6.25 mile loop through the southeast corner of town. The Tyler Bicycle Club was on hand to celebrate the occasion. The new route, which connects cyclists to Golden […]
Federal Transportation Bill
America Bikes, a national bicycle advocacy group and legislative watchdog, established to promote bicycling within the Capitol Complex in Washington, DC, reported July 22: Late last night the House and Senate passed the tenth extension to TEA-21, giving lawmakers until Wednesday July 27th to resolve differences and present a bill to the President for his […]
Thank You Volunteers
Volunteers have an enormous impact on Texas Bicycle Coalition. From those who attended Cyclists in Suits BikeTexas Lobby Day, to those who are working with BikeTexas Local Outreach Coordinators, our volunteers ensure that Texas Bicycle Coalition can effectively carry its mission to advance bicycle access, safety and education for all Texans. More than 25 people […]
Bike/Car Speed Traps in Utah
Five Police Departments in Utah will participate in a program to identify and reprimand motorists not sharing the road with bicycles. Plainclothes police officers will ride bicycles while officers in squad cars will issue violations. More information can be found on Salt Lake newsradio KSL1160 http://radio.ksl.com/index.php?nid=19&sid=205392
Annual Membership Meeting 2005
Texas Bicycle Coalition will again hold its Annual Meeting in Wichita Falls during Hotter N’ Hell Hundred weekend, August 24-28. All members are invited to meet Texas Bicycle Coalition staff and board members. The meeting will cover the successes of the 79th Texas Legislature and 108th Congress, the status of the BikeTexas Safe Routes to […]
Pearland City Good Citizen
As Published – TBC Listserve by Chip I was riding South on 1128 today when a white pickup coming the opposite direction begins to slow down. I thought to myself, “Oh no…Here comes a Bubba who wants to intimidate the spindly flourescent-clothed yuppie.” I almost fell off my bicycle when he rolled down the window […]
In Memorium Bahram Daneshvar
On February 3rd, 2005, Bahram Daneshvar and Charles Thiele, both visiting Fredericksburg from Minnesota, set out on their bicycles to experience the fabled Texas Hill Country. The two cyclists were touring with a group of about 50 cyclists from Minnesota that had traveled to Fredericksburg specifically to ride the roads which have made the Hill […]
SuperCyclist Teacher Trainings Gaining Momentum
As Published – BikeTexas Update ENewsletter This week, staff traveled to Abilene, Fort Worth, and Wichita Falls to conduct teacher trainings. These trainings are part of our BikeTexas Safe Routes to School Program. In three days, about 80 elementary school teachers were trained in our Texas SuperCyclist Curriculum. In 2004, TBC trained about 100 teachers; […]
Share the Road Y’all
As Published – TBC Listserve – 5-21-2005 by Guy Taylor One thing that really ticks me off is a cyclist that makes no effort to assist the passing of a motor vehicle but “hogs” the road. The car v. cyclist attitude that many riders have created from years of fighting traffic hinder our efforts for […]
Bikes Across Borders
As Published – BikeTexas Today – Advocacy & Action – April – May 2004 By Beth Ferguson Don’t know what to do with those old bike parts rusting away in the garage? Bikes Across Borders (BAB) can help. Based at the Rhizome Collective, an East Austin-based community organizing and urban sustainability center, BAB uses donated […]
