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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bicyclists to Ride to the Capitol on Monday, February 25

Contact:                                                             Robin Stallings, Executive Director                                                                          512-694-9158 robin@biketexas.org ### Bicyclists to tour to the Capitol on Monday, February 25 Cyclists from around the state to attend Bicycle Lobby Day AUSTIN –On Monday, February 25, people from around the state of Texas who ride bikes will gather in East Austin and ride to the Capitol as a […]

NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Robin Stallings, Executive Director, BikeTexas512-476-7433 office512-694-9158 cellrobin@biketexas.org PHILADELPHIA, PA – State legislators from all over the United States woke at dawn on Thursday, July 23 to participate in one of the hottest-ticket events at the National Conference of State Legislatures – the 6th NCSL Bipartisan Bike Ride. The ride was co-hosted by […]

Legislators Ride for Common Ground

NCSL News Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Legislators Ride for Common GroundMore than 50 legislators and staff come together for a bipartisan bike ride.

On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone

Christian Science Monitor Wednesday, May 2, 2007 On the rise in American cities: the car-free zone Pedestrians, bicyclists, and joggers are king of the road – at least sometimes – as more US cities ban autos from parks or designated districts. By Daniel B. Wood | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor

Cycle City, U.S.A.

Austin American Statesman Sunday, December 10, 2006Cycle City, U.S.A.Portland, Ore. lives the dream of car-bicycle equality. By Pamela LeBlanc

Bike-friendly Austin

Austin American Statesman Monday, December 11, 2006How bike friendly will Austin become?Portland pointed the way, but it will take action on planned projects, leadership and money to make cycling priority here. By Pamela LeBlanc

Cycling Notebook: Area bike shops are treasure troves

Houston Chronicle Wednesday, August 16, 2006Cycling Notebook: Area bike shops are treasure trovesIn the market for a new ride? Looking for some advice? Try your corner cycle store By Steve Sievert

Specialty license plates available to bicycling fans

Weatherford Democrat Tuesday, August 8, 2006 Specialty license plates available to bicycling fans By Galen Scott

Bicyclists Collide in Helmet Law Debate

Austin Chronicle Friday, August 4, 2006 Bicyclists Collide in Helmet Law Debate By Daniel Mottola

The Firing Line: Crashing helmet laws, II

The Daily Texan Thursday, July 27, 2006 The Firing Line: Crashing helmet laws, II By Rob D’Amico

Letter to the Editor: Bikes, be gone!

Dallas Morning News Thursday, June 29, 2006 Letter to the Editor: Bikes, be gone! Re: “Ban has cyclists grinding gears – City says FM455 could reopen to bikes if road becomes safer,” June 15 Metro story. By Bob Kirby

Cycling News Roundup

Daily Peloton – Pro Cycling News Friday, June 23, 2006 Cycling News Roundup Bike Advocacy News: Help Fight a Bicycle Ban in North Texas!

Advocates Call for Help in Fighting North Texas Bike Ban

Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN) Tuesday, June 20, 2006 Advocates Call for Help in Fighting North Texas Bike Ban

Help Fight a Bicycle Ban in North Texas!

Pedal Pushers Online News Monday, June 19, 2006 Help Fight a Bicycle Ban in North Texas!

Proposed helmet law not sitting well with some

KVUE-TV Channel 24 Austin Friday, June 16, 2006 Proposed helmet law not sitting well with some By Tom Harris

Austin may shift gears on helmets for cyclists

Austin American-Statesman Friday, June 16, 2006 Ben Wear: Getting There Austin may shift gears on helmets for cyclists Former mayor credits helmet for mitigating his injuries in November crash, pushes for broadening 1997 law By Ben Wear

Melissa bans bikes on FM 455

McKinney Courier-Gazette Friday, June 16, 2006 Melissa bans bikes on FM 455 [Correction: Anna City Council enacted the bike ban, not Melissa City Council] By Danny Gallagher

Ban has cyclists grinding gears

Dallas Morning News Thursday, June 15, 2006 Ban has cyclists grinding gears Anna: City says FM455 could reopen to bikes if road becomes safer By Lauren D’Avolio

Bicycles banned in Anna

Herald Democrat (Sherman/Dennison/Texoma) Wednesday, June 14, 2006 Bicycles banned in Anna By Melissa Johnson

Rules of the Road

Corpus Christi Caller-Times Monday, June 12, 2006 Rules of the Road One woman’s search for answers after her brother was hit and killed by a car brings attention to regulations on how cyclists and motorists share the road By Sarah Viren

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