Texas Biking Action August 11th 2020
ASK A COP — No limit on number of lights on bicycle
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… Back Quiet from Port Arthur asks: I am a bicyclist and ride my bike often on the roadways of Port Arthur. I have all the safety equipment required for riding a bicycle on the roadways of Port Arthur, but I’ve gone a step further with the lighting on my bicycle. Not only do I have a white light on the front of my bicycle but I also have decorated my bicycle with Christmas lights. Now I was wondering is there such a law regarding having too many lights on a bicycle in Texas?
Answer: There’s no limitation for lighting on a bicycle in the state of Texas. Be reminded that a bicycle is considered a VEHICLE in the state of Texas, but it not a motor vehicle. So bicycle riders are required to ALL laws and duties regarding safe operation on vehicles on the roadways of Texas. You can …
Bike Around The Bay
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Galveston Bay Foundation is still planning on hosting the annual Bike Around the Bay on October 24-25th. This 2-day, 180 mile adventure has an overnight in Galveston. You’ll see the Bay close up on your ride and enjoy the wonderful scenery along the way to Galveston.
Day 1 includes the east side of the Bay and finishes with a ferry ride into Galveston. Day 2 is a "Houston Mountain Stage" with rides across Galveston Causeway and Fred Hartman Bridge, offering incredible views you can only experience on your bike. Join the fun at Bike Around the Bay and support the Galveston Bay Foundation.
10 Months of Daily Bicycling. Every. Single. Day.
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
When I began this particular experiment in #DontBreaktheChain, I didn’t even know it. It just sort of happened and at some point I consciously decided to go for it. So now, ten months later, I’m glad I did, But oy vey! Am I tired. Because it also includes walking, yoga, writing/editing the book or this blog, plus the rest of my life. There’s something very gratifying about it, while also I’m very aware that’s its all a bit too much. It could end at any moment, but for …
First Group Ride in a Long Time
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Bike Barn Bridges
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Big Country uncle riding 400 miles to raise money for niece with diabetes
by: Jessica Ranck | www.bigcountryhomepage.com
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Almost one year ago, the Sweetwater community was stepping up to help now 12-year-old Jaedyn Bartee get a service dog to manage her Type 1 Diabetes.
Even though she has her four-legged friend in her arms now, the generosity hasn’t stopped.
Her uncle is now helping out by turning his wheels to turn out some money for Jaedyn.
“I started picking up cycling last year and I really liked it,†said Jaedyn’s uncle, Marcus Bartee.
Even though there’s no …