Texas Bicycling News Digest August 14th 2019
Beaumont to apply for TxDOT program to improve sidewalks near several schools
Author: Parris Kane | www.12newsnow.com
[iframe https://media.12newsnow.com/embeds/video/502-8a8b8518-7c18-4a95-9d84-3c9d563c36db/iframe 640px 360px]
The program administers funds for locally sponsored infrastructure projects to help make it easier for students to walk and bike to school.
BEAUMONT, Texas — As students prepared to head back to school Tuesday, Beaumont City Council unanimously approved the resolution to apply for grants from TxDOT’s "Safe Routes to School Infrastructure program."
The program administers funds for locally sponsored infrastructure projects to help make it easier for students to walk and bike to school. The resolution included projects within a two mile radius of …
Midlothian junior high student races to the front of BMX pack
By Patty Hullett | www.waxahachietx.com
Midlothian seventh grader Marek Backer is a gifted athlete and champion racer in one of the lesser-known sports around. A relative newcomer, he spends most of his time and effort on climbing the ranks in the world of BMX racing. This type of bicycle racing is full of action and requires great skill to be a successful cyclist. To better explain, the contest is held on a dirt race course made of various jumps and rollers and a finish line. The participants — typically up to eight athletes — compete in a single-lap race at Backer’s age level. The multi-talented twelve-year-old was, however, formerly a …
Rockwall Crossing To Host Back To School Bash
www.prnewswire.com
ROCKWALL, Texas, Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Rockwall Crossing is excited to help shoppers go back to school in style at the Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 17. From 2pm to 4pm, shoppers can visit the KDGE – Star 102.1 radio remote tent and enter to win hundreds of dollars in gift cards and prizes. Shoppers can also enjoy free rock climbing and fun demonstrations by Rockwall Cycling and Hobby Town.
During the Back to School Bash, shoppers can …
Greeting an Austin City Councilmember and Smart Trips Austin Bike Ride
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
Saturday brought me several opportunities as a bicyclist and advocate. First up was the appearance at the neighborhood association by one of the 10 City Council members of Austin, Texas. His name is Gregorio Casar, the son of Mexican immigrants, but he goes by Greg. He really knows his stuff, is genuine, friendly, and not pretentious at all. I believe he is the youngest Council member ever. Second was a Smart Trips Austin ride. It’s a City program to …