It’s almost hard to belive that only a week ago, some Texans were gearing up for the Hotter’N Hell Hundred while others were bracing themselves for Harvey to make landfall. We’ve always known our state is big enough to hold the biggest triumphs and the deepest heartbreaks, and that Texans are strong enough in mind, […]
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News By Bike: September 1
On the Lege: 85th Special Session Recap
The ink was barely dry on the Distracted Driving bill, passed into law in the regular session, before the legislature went after the cities that pushed them to adopt a statewide texting ban in the first place. SB 15 sought to void local hands-free and no-texting ordinances around the state, wresting local control away from […]
Remembering Iris Stagner
Hotter’N Hell weekend is always a special time for us at BikeTexas. I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. This year, one face is missing even more than usual, the one friend who I saw for the last time at Hotter’N Hell five years ago. Iris Stagner poured her passion and […]
HHH Weekend Only: Special Membership Premiums
You’ve already heard the great news. We’re giving away a bike! Many thanks to those who already joined and are making Texas a great place to tour a bike. Maybe you haven’t entered yet. That’s okay–there’s no better time than Hotter’n Hell Hundred weekend to join BikeTexas and enter to win a 2018 Trek 7.2 FX […]
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 […]
It’s Time: #HH100 2017
For over a decade, BikeTexas staff have made the six-hour tour 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 36th year, the event routinely draws around 15,000 riders. And for nearly as long as […]
Dallas Bike Tour Early Registration Now Open
Registration closed. BikeTexas is delighted to be partnering with a new, 20-mile, closed-course, recreational bike tour coming this fall! Dallas Bike Tour is Saturday, November 4th at 8 AM, and early bird registration is now open. Visit https://dallasbikeride.com to learn more and sign up today. This family-friendly day out is much more than a bike […]
News By Bike: August 19
It’s a slightly belated News By Bike this week, so here’s hoping you still have plenty of time this weekend to kick back with a little bike reading. From BikeTexas: Our annual bike giveaway is underway! Winner to be drawn at our Annual Membership Meeting on September 24. Don’t miss out! Hotter’n Hell Hundred is just […]
BikeTexas Annual Bike Giveaway 2017
Every year, BikeTexas gives one lucky member a new bike. Is 2017 your year? BikeTexas is the only statewide organization dedicated to serving Texans who walk and ride bikes. Your membership works for better laws, better safety, better education, and better funding for biking and walking at the local, state, and national levels. And we’d […]
News By Bike: August 11
Happy Friday! Here’s what we’ve been reading this week: From BikeTexas: Rather a lot of reading, in fact, because August 9 was National Booklovers’ Day and we happen to have a few favorite bike books to share. It’s best if you just head straight for the library right now. Sneak peek for #NewsByBike readers: our […]
#BookLoversDay: 10 Bicycle Reads
August 9 is Book Lovers’ Day! For your reading enjoyment, we’ve put together a handful of some bicycle-related books for you to kick back with after you’ve finished your ride. Books are listed in alphabetical order by title. All links (except where noted) are to the books’ pages on Amazon. If you decide to purchase […]
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 […]
News by Bike: August 4
Well, it took a bit longer than anticipated to dust this thing off, but News By Bike is BACK! Here’s what we’re reading this week: From BikeTexas: Things are still tense at the lege, and we’re keeping a close eye on a piece of legislation that could undermine local texting while driving bans around the […]
Action Alert: HB 117 Needs Your Support
HB 117 Needs Your Support Does Your Representative Sit On The House Transportation Committee? Please Contact Today YES on HB 117 NO on HB 171 HB 171 by Rep. Goldman will override all local mobile device ordinances and replace them with a new, weaker version. The sole purpose of this bill is to water down local […]
On the Lege: 85th Regular Session Recap
BikeTexas had several priority bills during the 85th Texas Legislature. The good news is that HB 62, No Texting While Driving, finally passed after many years of work and was signed into law by the governor. Under this law, drivers may not read, write, send texts, or communicate via other electronic messages while the vehicle […]
Cyclists in Suits 2017
We want to extend our thanks to the more than 80 citizen advocates who signed up for Cyclists in Suits on March 27. BikeTexas members and friends from across the state visited every legislative office to advocate for safe bicycling and walking. Volunteers provided information about Vision Zero (House Bill 1677/Senate Bill 1245), the Iris […]
Save State Parks Funding for Texas: Contact the TX Lege Now
HB 78 Goes Before the House Appropriation Committee on May 4 HB 78 Makes State Parks Funding Permanent The Texas Sporting Goods Sales Tax was created to fund Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD)– not to be used for other purposes at the whim of the legislature. But both House and Senate appropriations committees are poised to carve out $92 […]
Bus Trips to Cyclists in Suits
From DFW (thanks to Richardson Bike Mart and BikeDFW) please click here.
Cyclists in Suits – Texas’ Bike Lobby Day
Cyclists-in-Suits, March 27, in Austin . We’ll meet at the Capitol Auditorium (E1.004, which is across from the Capitol Grill at 9am sharp for a welcome and brief training session.check in at least 15 minutes prior. No food or drinks are allowed in […]
BikeTexas Statement on Austin’s District 7 Council Race
BikeTexas’ mission is to advance bicycle access, safety, and education in the state of Texas, and as in any diverse group there will always be differences in opinion about the most productive ways to move forward. One of our key roles is to advocate for sufficient funding to create a stronger infrastructure for active transportation […]