Recreational cycling in city continues to grow

By: Exsar Arguello, News Reporter        star.txstate.edu

An on-campus organization has created a bike-sharing program as recreational cycling grows in San Marcos.
The bike-sharing trend has grown in popularity in San Antonio and Austin. Existing systems in these cities allow citizens to rent bikes to get around town or simply for recreational use.
The Bike Cave, an organization and business run by Auxiliary Services at Texas State, was the first to offer a similar program in San Marcos. The …

The Texas Monuments

By Michael Pincus, Super Squadra pb Austinbikes        texasbikeracing.com

Milan-San Remo. Flanders. Paris-Roubaix. Liege. These are the “Spring Classics,” the monuments of the sport of cycling. The names of these historic WorldTour events will turn the head of anyone with a passion for bike racing. And much like the WorldTour, Texas has its own set of spring classics: Walburg. Pace Bend. Lago Vista. Most Texas bike racers recognize the names of these races and dream of one day winning one of these Texas monuments.
In February and March, much of the country is still plowing snow. But here in Texas, legs are being readied for some of the oldest and most historic races in the state. Actual pros and full-time amateurs travel from across the country to train and race in Texas this time of year, and it’s not uncommon to …

Some ATX Council Members Need Educating: Sidewalks Are Not a Solution

Austin on a Bike

I sensed this would be the case when we held a District One City Council forum at Yellow Bike last October.
Ora Houston from District One is quoted in the Austin Monitor today as saying “Who thought this was a good idea?” in response to “a proposal that the Austin Transportation Department accept $200,000 in federal grant money already awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation to install bike-visible signals and bicycle detection equipment at 32 city intersections.”
The resolution, which passed 8-3, also got a …

Day 13 – El Paso: TRAIN to LA and then SF

By Alan Guo, Across Texas and California (Feb 2015)        www.crazyguyonabike.com

Sunday February 15, 2015
El Paso is a neat town. The population is almost all Hispanic, some who don’t even speak English. There’s a dichotomy of really flat and really hilly areas. Because the town is integrated next to a mountain, there are residential neighborhoods established far up in the hills, which must make for a nice view from the front porch, and from below as well.
I spent the morning packing, and exploring the town a little. Mostly, I just biked to the post office to drop off a ~2 lbs package filled with things I don’t believe I need anymore (bug spray, long sleeve jersey, other misc items). It …

Trail Cleanup Day – Saturday, February 21, 2015

Bike Friendly Richardson

This was an idea inspired on our Facebook page. Some riders have been noticing some issues with trash, animal waste and broken glass on some of our trails. Instead of complaining, we are going to take action by organizing our first trail cleanup day.
Date: Saturday, February 21. 2015
Time: 9:00 am (earlier if you choose) – 11:00 am (later if you choose)
Location: Spring Creek Trail parking lot (southeast corner of Renner Road and Central)
Who: All volunteers who care about our trails
Since this is our first attempt at this, we’re going to keep it simple, starting at one location. Everybody is welcome to jump in and …

BAC to consider West 5th/6th protected bike lanes

Austin on a Bike

According to one s%%%%% local news station I refuse to link to because of their yearly “pedicabs are a danger and menace to society and all things safe, nevermind the plethora of drunk ass drivers blowing red lights and racing down Congress” stories, downtown may be getting some more …

Bike signal debate triggers acrimony at Council

by Jenny Blair        www.austinmonitor.com

Some Austin City Council members grew irritated while debating the problems of bicycles at intersections and whether to accept grant money that could ease those problems at Thursday’s meeting.
At issue was a proposal that the Austin Transportation Department accept $200,000 in federal grant money already awarded by the Texas Department of Transportation to install bike-visible signals and bicycle detection equipment at 32 city intersections.
Asking about the item’s background and implications, District 1 Council Member Ora Houston asked, …

Mountain Biking 101 Brushy Creek 02-14-15

DT’s Videos

Join the UT Informal Class MTB 101 as they tackle the trails at Brushy Creek near Cedar Park, Texas.

Mountain Biking at Terry Hershey Houston TX

elias832

Taking the camera on trail for the first time! Enjoy

Mountain Biking Selma Texas….Test Video

Levi Eden

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6g3Jm8TKDo

A Bicycle’s Point Of View: Fat Biking at Erwin Park

Johnny Guzman

My first ride on my new Motobecane Boris X5 Fat bike. I am completely new to Fat bikes and decided to capture mine in action. Enjoy!

RIDE TEXAS 2014 – THE FINISH!

WishForOurHeroes

After 6 days and 575 miles, our heroes completed their journey, in-style at Brewsters in Corpus Christi. What an incredible event!

Maiden Voyage of the New Yuba Mundo V4.3

Bike4Heck

I’ve been a bit excited about the new bicycle in the garage and eager to ride it since I brought it home in it’s giant cardboard box. After I put it together it did spend sometime at REI getting everything checked over after I put it together. It really only needed minor adjusting of the disc breaks, front derailleur and a new spoke to replace a broken one. It ended up being about $36 worth of work which I thought was more than reasonable.
Looking at the pantry, it became apparent that I needed to make a trip to  HEB (my local grocery store). So Friday night I installed the Go-Getter bags on the new Mundo then took it for a spin around the block. Everything seemed …

City Council approves funding for bicycle detection technology

by Jackie Wang        www.dailytexanonline.com

Cyclists in Austin will soon be able to use their smartphones to optimize travel time on busy intersections.
Austin City Council voted Thursday to accept $200,000 from a Texas Department of Transportation grant for the installation of 12 bicycle signals and bicycle detection equipment at 20 intersections around the city. The City Council will provide an additional $50,000 to the project, which was proposed in the 2013 Bicycle Advisory Committee.
Two bicycle detection systems will be located …

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

New Bike Event added: Fair Park Women's Criterium Clinic – Dallas, TX Mar 01, 2015 01:30PM http://t.co/uYDkjeNgx2

— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) February 17, 2015

Tweets

We started working w/ 4 new Women cyclists over last 4 weeks. Proof that Women's Cycling is on the rise & growing in depth & #'s! @wca_tweet

— ROTHE Training (@rothetraining) February 18, 2015

Fair Park Women's Clinic – March 1st 1:30pm at Fair Park
Coaches- Lauren Stephens, Ginny King,Jen McRae, Bret… http://t.co/ROAEXdaJzB

— KingRacingGroup (@KingRacingGroup) February 18, 2015

Thanks to all who showed up for the Houston City Council meeting regarding the Houston Bicycle Master… http://t.co/unz28LL3Hi

— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) February 18, 2015

Want to bike around the beautiful city of Houston? Register for the Bike Ride! Deadline is March 2nd #UH #UHREC #UH15 pic.twitter.com/BLAVuH8T5M

— UH Campus Recreation (@uhrecreation) February 17, 2015

1er rodadita en Texas con mi team mate @marroyave35 #Elevate @ Waxahachie Texas 75119 http://t.co/hJOH5RK5sB

— Alberto Covarrubias (@beto_cova) February 18, 2015

"Don't need no brakes, I got my feet" Balancing the MTB kids through Mary Moore Searight Park today.… http://t.co/Uv5r3tTnFd

— Stefan Rothe (@stefanrothe) February 18, 2015

Durata Devo ride is on for tomorrow. 10a departure from Austin Tri-Cyclist for about a 45mi spin.

— Durata Training (@DurataTraining) February 17, 2015

Spots are still open for Buffalo Bayou Tales with @BikeHouston on Feb. 21/28: http://t.co/X2BXzzQAvp pic.twitter.com/hcj6y6rPS1

— Buffalo Bayou Partnership (@buffalobayou) February 17, 2015

Bike Masters Wednesday night MTB ride is on for tomorrow 2-18-15
Where: Mission Trails
time: 7 pm
Lights and… http://t.co/aJmkH7oRyk

— Trek Bicycle Mission (Bike Masters) (@thebikemasters) February 17, 2015

Bob going deep into cave pain getting ready for this weekends regional senior games! #trainhard… http://t.co/CCiMMDyj2n

— Mad Duck Cyclery (@MadDuckCyclery) February 17, 2015

The Orange Bike Project offers free bike repairs for students | The Daily Texan http://t.co/fOSjwQLAUG

— Bike UT (@bikeut) February 17, 2015

Want to work for DORBA? We are currently looking for Grant Writers! We pay 10% commission for every grant awarded… http://t.co/Zt7n8i0Xfx

— DORBA (@dorbaonline) February 17, 2015

We're providing mechanic service this year @drivewayseries along w/ @theaustinbikes this season! #critsarecoming pic.twitter.com/TPtvPqkzRQ

— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 17, 2015