Texas Bicycling News July 29th 2017
Denton resident starts cargo bike company
Jenna Duncan | www.dentonrc.com
When Aaron Powell and his family went to Denmark and Sweden last year, they wanted to try to get around both countries only on bicycles.
Not only was it easy, but also they saw kids piling into bikes with built-in carts and carriers everywhere, Powell said. When they got home, he wanted to order one so he could bike with his young daughter, Kathryn. But he …
Hoping to snag young entrepreneurs, Startup Aggieland has high school pitch session
By AIMEE BREAUX | www.theeagle.com
Local entrepreneurial gurus lobbed questions at nervous teenagers touting product prototypes on Texas A&M’s campus Friday afternoon.
“Did you get a feel for how long you would have to ride the bike with the generator to charge it once?” posed James Lancaster, owner of a local business incubator, to a group of teens attempting to sell him on the idea of a phone charger powered by pedaling a bicycle.
The friendly back-and-forth was …
Austinites Should Be Aware of These New Bicycle Signals
By THC Staff | texashillcountry.com
Whether you live in Austin or plan on traveling to the Texas capital sometime soon, you should learn the ins and outs of the new bicycle signals. Back in January, Movability Austin wrote that the signals would be installed in early 2017. “The idea is to improve safety for both cyclists and motorists on roadways where both users share space and traffic lights,†they explained. Now, the …
Liberty Hill Lions Rip Roarin Ride Oct 7 2017
by shopper8707 | www.bikeforums.net
A beautiful ride through the Hill Country of Texas including 14,28,50, 65 and 79 mile options click here for course map. SAG and MSET supported.
The ride starts at and ends at the Lions Foundation Park at 355 Loop 332 next to Liberty Hill Intermediate. NOTE NEW LOCATION The start is at 8 am and the course will be open until 2 pm. The International Sculpture Garden Festival will start at 10 am.
Rest stops manned by …
Texas Bicycling from Twitter
Study suggests investment pays off in safety for walkers, bicyclists https://t.co/YKhUlHAzlb pic.twitter.com/mbkYP26SsU
— Viva Streets Austin (@VivaStreetsATX) July 30, 2017
Pretty happy with my 40-mile ride this morning. The hills of East TX are challenging. #Cycling #CycleTexas 🚴â€â™€ï¸ pic.twitter.com/hZKjgHTerd
— Maurice Peterson ðŸƒðŸš´ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ (@OregonPioneer) July 30, 2017
Houston Ghost Bike set up this ghost bike today for fallen unicyclist Joseph Farley. pic.twitter.com/SLARlu2gPd
— Critical Mass Houston (@HoustonCM) July 29, 2017
38 birthday years, 38 bicycle miles 🎂🚴ðŸ½ðŸ’¨ pic.twitter.com/TSHeWz07Uj
— Edgar Gaucin 🚲 (@edgargaucin) July 29, 2017
Check out my ride on Strava: https://t.co/dNfHljmvys#iamspecialized #StumpjumperHT #STRAVA #IWantMyMTB pic.twitter.com/mddgCulGMP
— Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) July 29, 2017
The Art Bikes from @TheAlliance_WF are now at @SikesSenter. The sculptures was will be again featured in #HH100 Finish Line Village. pic.twitter.com/e8SvhCzPl1
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) July 29, 2017
add colorful Austin Bike Zoo to the beautiful #HH100 start, and the 2017 HHH is going to be EPIC!!!
Register at https://t.co/gf0sfewtEq pic.twitter.com/SFUNTHjfuz— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) July 29, 2017
Safe Routes to School is planning to make 6 sidewalk segments to make walking to school safer. Check it out! https://t.co/okYpCbfOhG pic.twitter.com/04jGaVD3np
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) July 29, 2017
https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/891325526148886529
Check out our 3 newest #Houston BCycle stations installed at The Health Museum, TC Jester & Washington and Gateway on Cullen! #bikeshare pic.twitter.com/B0iIIlaQjV
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) July 29, 2017
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Rebecca Creek Ride – Bulverde, TX https://t.co/cEneDlTWOg
San Antonio Wheelmen
This great ride now inc… https://t.co/SHknBVNnM1— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 30, 2017
New Event East Central HS Ride – San Antonio, TX https://t.co/vICySwORwY
San Antonio, TX
Join SAW for a new ride… https://t.co/cPtJovlOg7— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 30, 2017
New Event GHORBA MTB Skills Clinic – Memorial Park – Houston, TX GHORBA MTB Skills Clinic – Memorial Park at Houst… https://t.co/omlqW8D7QG
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) July 30, 2017