Daily Blog and News Roundup for July 14th
Angry bike riders target Perry
by Houston Chronicle
… safer place for cyclists,†said Robin Stallings, executive director of Bike Texas, an advocacy group that promotes bicycle access, safety and education. …
I think there will be more important issues facing the governor’s election than this.
South Texas Chisme: Cyclists vote, but maybe not in the Republican …
by CouldBeTrue
“I have never voted in a Republican primary in my life,” said Hill Abell, owner of Bicycle Sport Shop in Austin. “But more than likely, if Perry has a significant opponent in the primary, I’ll be supporting that opponent with my vote, …
Some facts I was not aware of.
CIC « North Texas Vehicular Cyclist
by Herman
During the recent legislative session, the Texas Bicycle Coalition was spreading the bald-faced lie that fully forty percent of fatal crashes are the result of motorists overtaking cyclists. The truth is that this number is closer to …
Every so often a new drive train arrives on the scene. Usually it has been tried before and found lacking. I am not sure about this one though.
Pedaling Innovation
by Inventors Digest – Charlotte,NC,USA
As a longtime lover of bicycles, this I had to see. Yet as it turns out, there will be no NuVinci-fitted Ellsworth bike to ride. At least not at the beach. …
Fort Richardson will anchor bike race
by Jack County Herald – Jacksboro,TX,USA
The Texas Forts Tour is a family friendly, three-day, 248-mile bicycle ride made possible … It’s $50 per rider thereafter, up to and including race day. …
UT quitely slipped in last minute amendment to Master Bike Plan to …
by elliott
This move seems consistent with discussions A2W reporter Marcus Sanford heard at a UT Bicycle Committee meeting earlier this year: the University of Texas wants to remove bicycles from the interior of the campus. …
2,300 turn out for this ride.
Peach Pedal a record-setting event
by Mineral Wells Index – Mineral Wells,TX,USA
“It was amazing to see so many people from all over the state of Texas and beyond here in Parker County. What a day.†The event, organized by the …
Pursuit: The Act of Striving: Growing Stronger or the Start of a Coup?
by Brittany M.
We did the same 50 mile loop from the Tour d’ Hood about 2 months ago. Coincidentally, all of the hills that were there two months ago were STILL THERE. Amazing isn’t it. They still kicked my butt as well! … I didn’t start running until about 9AM, and that is not the best idea in Texas summers!! To make it worse, yours truly, decided she was tired of the same routes in the neighborhood and so she headed out onto the long run route, the long HILLY run. I’m a bright one, …
Hey Man, What’s Up!? Women, Movies, Restuarants, Sports, Dallas …
by Porkchop
I started cycling about seven months ago as a way to stay in shape,or rather get in shape, I mean so I can still eat like crazy and manage not to hit three bills. I have actually started to get into cycling quite a bit as a result and …