Texas Bicycling News Digest July 31st
The terrifying way Houston kids learned bicycle safety
By J.R. Gonzales      www.houstonchronicle.com
From the May 4, 1972 Houston Post: Children at Ashford Elementary School, 1815 Shannon Valley Drive, are doing just what comes naturally when they hop on their two wheelers and pedal home after a hard day at school. Perhaps they deserve a pat on the back during National Bikecology Week.
Admit it. As a kid, you never wore a helmet while riding a bike. Judging by the photos above, hardly anyone did.
And why not? It wasn’t even an afterthought back then. It was a different time.
While we’re confessing, you might as well fess up to this, too: You probably gave a friend a lift on your handlebars.
Maybe you even rode your bike from Denver Harbor to the Heights. No big deal, right? …
The Vision Zero Journey
BikeHouston
Getting to Vision Zero – no roadway deaths – in Houston will be a long journey but we are on the path.
Over the last month we have been encouraged by the way the broader bicycling community has rallied to make safer streets and the response we have received from city officials. A range of groups including BikeHouston, Houston Ghost Bike, Houston Tomorrow and the Houston Coalition for Complete Streets are actively calling on the City to take immediate action and commit to a broad based Vision Zero to end all roadway deaths.  Vision Zero is founded on the idea that all roadway deaths are preventable by better design, education and enforcement. Cities from New York City to Los Angeles have committed. Houston should too.
Together with our partners we are working towards the following goals: …
200 Miles and No Time to Write
by Matthew      bike4heck.com
I just want to get an update out there today on the site so my regulars know what has been going on here in San Antonio, Texas. Live have been happening, PJ had his first birthday party, my wife and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary, started planning for a Kidical Massive in San Antonio and we took a family vacation to the beach. All these things are wonderful and exciting however since this is bicycling blog it’s important to state that I’ve been doing more riding of by bicycles than ever since starting the blog. I’ve been taking PJ on rides daily averaging about 3 …
City to host Brazos River Bike Rally featuring three routes
www.yourhoustonnews.com
On Saturday, Sept. 5, Missouri City residents are invited to partner with elected officials, area businesses and bicycle enthusiasts from across the Houston-area for the City’s second annual bike ride: The Brazos River Bike Rally. Beginning at the Recreation & Tennis Center, 2701 Cypress Point Dr., cyclists will have the opportunity to participate in a 10-, a 20- or a 40-mile ride that will take participants through scenic sites in the City.
“Participants in this first-of-its-kind event will enjoy scenic routes that pass state-of-the-art business complexes, historic landmarks, award-winning neighborhoods and …
New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Brazos River Bike Rally – Missouri City, TX Brazos River Bike Rally at Missouri City, TX
… http://t.co/ybQvlScBTy— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2015
Tweets About Texas Bicycling
#criticalmasshtx #criticalmasshou #bicycle #biking #cycling https://t.co/3Fc25cUXqg
— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) August 1, 2015
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— Ernest Gonzalez (@EGHtown) August 1, 2015
Pics of todays ride with the little one on his new @iamspecialized Pivot.. pic.twitter.com/sAdtDphmLQ
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) August 1, 2015
— Critical Mass Hou (@MassHouston) August 1, 2015
Back in the Saddle: Can car-crazy Houston be made bike-friendly? http://t.co/MwZvbWibUX via @TexasObserver pic.twitter.com/YaPuSEdMD2
— HOUmanitarian (@HOUmanitarian) July 31, 2015
" Another time to carry the colors, again…" #629Racing @BikeBarnTX #ItsHotHereToo pic.twitter.com/ZfaT8qPVgL
— Tom Zizka (@TomZizkaFox26) July 31, 2015
Race it or watch it W nights til the 26th, @BikeBarnTX Crit Series @MemorialPark is fun & it supports http://t.co/tAxdcSGjJb to boot.
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 31, 2015
The #T4K2015 team reunited in Whitehorse this wk – only 1 wk from the finish now! #t4ksierra #t4krockies #t4kozarks pic.twitter.com/3dHjI3QWRK
— Texas 4000 (@Texas4000) July 31, 2015
Some cyclocross training getting ready for the first non points race this… https://t.co/1tyITUSj9O
— Texas racing (@TxGoneRiding) July 31, 2015
TGIF!! Red Friday! Krueger Canyon climbing today. Temp wasn't horrible this morning. Some great… https://t.co/rm0MJLCgCh
— George Amen (@jore346) July 31, 2015
Biking & Walking Roundup: Our #bikeped15 Training in Pictures, via @BikeWalk: http://t.co/0G3JxkJzci
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) July 31, 2015
942 miles in July. Just wish I could do that every month.
— James Hamric (@HokieinSA) July 31, 2015
June was our best ever and July is shaping up to be a big one as well! Last month, you took 5,622 trips and rode… http://t.co/4uaK17bAv0
— Fort Worth Bike Sharing (@fwbikesharing) July 31, 2015
Saturday ride will be fast and rolling tomorrow. Roll out at 8AM from Red Horn Coffee House and Brewing Co. We'll… http://t.co/6CFADTkzSj
— Bat City Cycling (@batcity) July 31, 2015
https://twitter.com/SportsTownEP/status/627119951833206784
**Saturday Morning Road Ride! (Weather Permitting)**
Meet at our 1604 location @ 7:30am; Wheels down @ 8am, 35… http://t.co/OfVuYswwBx— Bike World (@BIKEWORLDsatx) July 31, 2015
Texas Bicycling Upcoming Event Reminders
2 Day Alert: Tour de Jalapeno – Martindale, TX, Aug 02, 2015 07:30AM – San Marcos River Ranch • 3301 Scull Rd Martindale, TX(CST) http:/
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: BikeHouston Bayou Ride – Houston, TX, Aug 02, 2015 08:00AM – 301 Milam Street, Houston, TX, United States(CST) http://zpr.i
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2015
2 Day Alert: University Oaks Criterium – San Antonio, TX, Aug 02, 2015 08:00AM – 4754 Shavano Oak, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA(CST) http:
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 31, 2015