Packed Open House For 2011 Dallas Bike Plan Leaves Many Impressed And Very …
from Google Alerts – Texas bicycle by Dallas Observer (blog)
Ten minutes before the 5 o’clock kick-off of last night’s 2011 Dallas Bike Plan Open House, there were already some 100 folks milling about City Hall’s 6th Floor Flag Room. And by the time officials busted out the PowerPoint at 6, all but a handful of the seats in the 265-max-capacity council chambers were filled. But given the constant debate surrounding the subject of cycling ’round town, the turnout was no surprise. Cyclists and motorists alike want to know what the city — not to mention North Central Texas Council…

Dublin becomes Dr Pepper, Texas for 119th birthday celebration
by Breckenridge American
The Saturday events kick-off with the annual Lions Club charity 10-2-4k race which starts at the Dr Pepper plant, and the Tour de Pepper bicycle race which …

Friends, family feel absence of cyclist
by ReporterNews.com
Gerred was killed Wednesday after being hit by a car while cycling on Bacacita Farms Road.

City employees and cyclists were in a somber mood Thursday after a car-bicycle crash Wednesday took Susan Gerred’s life.

“She already had retired, and we had already dealt with her absence in a work capacity, but there was definitely an unspoken sadness that was in the air today throughout all of our offices,” said Steve Miller, recreation coordinator at Sears Park. “Without speaking it you could just feel the presence of everybody’s grief over this.” …

Hundreds will bike to Lampasas
from www.hillcountrynews.com
Lynette Haaland, FPN
Over 700 cyclists will ride from Austin to Lampasas on Saturday, June 5 in the Atlas Ride. Registration is still open.

The Atlas will depart at 8 a.m. from Running Brushy Middle School in Cedar Park and offers a 25-, 50- or 70-mile option.

The day-long ride will culminate in a party at Pillar Bluff Vineyards in Lampasas, Texas, with BBQ, live music and more. …

BILL CULLINS: McBride does much to give back to community
by San Angelo Standard Times
We have some very good endurance athletes here in San Angelo. We also have some good athletes who do more than just work out and race — they really make a difference in their community.

I want to spotlight one of those special people this week and award her the prestigious “Athlete Who Makes a Difference” award from Team San Angelo.

The athlete I’m referring to is Christina McBride, an accomplished adventure racer, mountain biker, road cyclist, runner, triathlete, coach, fitness instructor, and race organizer. She’s from the Goodfellow Air Force Base community and does a great job bringing civilian and military athletes together as they collectively enjoy endurance sports. …