Streetfilms’ Moving Beyond the Automobile: Biking video released
from BikeTexas | Texas Bicycle Coalition by jack@biketexas.org (Jack Sanford)
StreetFilms.org is crafting on a ten-part video series caleld Moving Beyond the Automobile designed to educate and engage folks in the discussion of how we want to live in the coming decades as we move away from automobile dependency and all the problems that causes for health, the economy, traffic congestion, and…

Bicycle manufacturer sued after cyclist suffers brain injury
by Southeast Texas Record
Alicia Jacoby, individually and as guardian of the person and estate of Matthew Jacoby and as next friend of Lauren Jacoby, a minor, and Angela Jacoby filed suit against Trek Bicycle Corp. on Feb. 17 in the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division. …

Petition – Pedestrian/Bicycle projects funding cuts
from www.city-data.com
I hope I can use this forum to pass this on (sorry if it’s not appropriate). But I know we’ve had discussions in the past about the lack of appropriate biking/pedestrian ways for our area. I received this note and throught I pass it along for those of you interested:

TPC (Transportation Policy Council) Executive Committee has recommended no additional funding for Transit, Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Livable Centers. Additionally, they…

The bikes speak for themselves at North American Handmade Bike Show in Austin
by Austin 360
It’s crossed the country, spreading the gospel of bicycles in cycling hot spots such as Portland, Ore., and Richmond, Va., and become a living testament to the artistry of bicycle-building. Now fully grown, the event is coming home to Texas. …

Aggies share safety tips with kids | Bryan/College Station, Texas …
from www.theeagle.com

The bicycle helmets were given to all Bryan, College Station and Navasota second -graders gathered for a program at the Gilliam Indoor Track Stadium on the Texas A&M campus. “It’s a really neat opportunity for all of our second-graders …

Recreational sports calendar & sign-up sheet – Feb. 23, 2011
San Antonio Express-News
Bicycling: 9 a.m., Cibolo Ride, 20, 27, 39, 51, 66 and 71 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 210-884-9470.
Bicycling: 9 a.m., Cibolo Stay-Together Ride, 27 to 39 miles, city hall parking lot, Cibolo. 361-701-5369.  …

Austin’s Cultural Campus partners with Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and SegCity
by Dallas Art News
Austin’s Cultural Campus, the pedestrian-friendly cultural destination comprised of the five museums located at or near The University of Texas at Austin — the Blanton Museum of Art, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the Harry Ransom Center, …

Monday evening No Drop Ride?
from Old Tascosa Cycling Club
Any one interested in starting back up our Monday night “No-Drop” ride?  Daylight Savings Time starts on Monday March 14.  Leave Gander Mountain at 6:30, should have over an hour of riding time.  Answer to the post if interested and we’ll get it going.  Also would be a good time to restart the Wednesday evening ride from Gander Mountain also.  Need a “leader” for the Wednesday group, again post back if interested.

Shawnee Trail Cycling Club at the Shiner GASP 2011
from Shawnee Trail Cycling Club by sooner1
Shawnee Trail Cycling Club is planning a trip to do the Shiner GASP 100 on May 7th.  The club is planning to meet in Austin and ride as a group(s) to Shiner.  Shiner Beer (or the beverage of choice) and BBQ on Saturday night. …

iBike Dash turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer
via Engadget by Donald Melanson

There’s not exactly any shortage of ways to mount your iPhone or iPod touch to your bike, but there’s decidedly fewer options that actually turn your iOS device into a full-fledged cycling computer that’s able to replace those from the likes of Garmin. This new iBike Dash device promises to…