Texas Biking News September 21st 2020
Student riding bike hit by school bus outside Barbers Hill ISD elementary school, district says
Brittany Taylor | www.click2houston.com
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HOUSTON – A child riding a bike was struck by a school bus Monday afternoon outside Barbers Hill Elementary School South, according to the district.
The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m.
School officials said the bus that struck the child also had other students aboard.
The extent of the child’s injuries is unknown.
Plano builds upon its local and regional trail systems
By Liesbeth Powers | communityimpact.com
The expansion of Plano’s Legacy Trail couldn’t have come at a better time, according to Shirley Barbaro, a member of the Plano Running Club.
From her home, a little more than 200 yards from the trailhead, Barbaro has seen a lot more traffic in recent months on Legacy Trail, which runs along White Rock Creek in northern Plano. With the addition of bridges over the creek and paths from nearby neighborhoods to the trail, it’s …
Take a bike ride for National Bike Week
Leatra Hernandez | www.newswest9.com
Let others see where you ride your bike during National Bike Week on a virtual family bike riding trip.
TEXAS, USA — To celebrate National Bike Week, take a bike ride and share your pictures of you and your family enjoying your day of riding in your neighborhood.
Having the time to spend with family on a bike ride will not only be fun but will also create memories for years to come.
So, take this week to explore a new area in your neighborhood or a park with a bike ride for you and the family.
Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Week RESCHEDULED!
Houston-Galveston Area Council
As we gear up for Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Week, the safety of our bicyclists is of the utmost importance. Tropical Storm Beta is expected to make landfall this evening, Monday, September 21, 2020, so all festivities have been rescheduled for the week of September 28. Please visit our website and social media platforms (linked below) for the latest information on Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Week! In the meanwhile, please take the necessary precautions when bicycling:
Wear a helmet Dress in bright colors Inspect your equipment. Ensure that chains are correctly lubed and working properly Add reflectors to your bicycle Consider putting fenders on your bicycle to decrease the amount of water and dirt from splashing you on the road Be mindful of slippery surfaces in the rain Reduce your speed. Bicycle brakes might not function at full capacity while wet Watch out for debris, glass, or nails that may be lying beneath puddles of water
For more resources on bicycling, Commute Solutions Month, or Bike to Work (or Anywhere) Week, please visit yourcommutesolution.org.