Texas Biking Action December 16th 2021
American Airlines surpasses goal of gifting bicycles to children across D-FW for Christmas
Author: Kevin Reece | www.wfaa.com
"Hopefully being on the back side of the pandemic, this is a great opportunity for all of us to give back," said American Airlines Captain Bill Elder.
DALLAS — The American Airlines Flight Academy near DFW Airport is where pilots from across the country travel to train and update their qualifications in state-of-the-art multi-million dollar flight simulators. But to get there this time of year, they also walk past a growing gauntlet of bicycles.
"I think every kid loves a bicycle, right," Captain Bill Elder, a 777 and 787 pilot and the training and standards manager at the flight academy said. "It’s very impressive, especially from start to where we are now."
For several years, …
Video: Tyler church give students at Andy Woods Elementary new bicycles
By Erin Wides | www.kltv.com
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – Andy Woods Elementary School students’ received a brand-new bicycle given to them by members of the Pollard United Methodist Church.
This is the tenth year for the donation and the church provides to one boy and one girl from each grade level with a bicycle. Teachers get to nominate one boy and one girl for having good behavior and leadership qualities to be in the running.
Shock and excitement were the two most expressed feelings at today’s tenth annual bicycle donation to Andy Woods Elementary School students. Members of Pollard United Methodist Church spent last week building the bikes to give today.
“I was very surprised on seeing all the bikes,” said fifth grader, Emilio.
Students were called to the library and some thought they were in trouble.
“I’m like, oh no, what did I do wrong,” questioned fourth grader Alliana
But it was …
Texas Biking from Twitter
Bike rack sitch at Manor n’ Cherrywood. pic.twitter.com/fMxJaIMx2Y
— C. Alan Pritchardo (@cubbie9000) December 16, 2021
Yes, you read that right. An elected official in Houston, Texas thinks we put too much "emphasis on cyclists to the detriment of those riding in vehicles."
— BikeHouston (@BikeHouston) December 16, 2021
Come join us for some hill climbing during our Bulverde Ride. Wheels down at 8:30. https://t.co/SwcnzfkHoA pic.twitter.com/CwzBwp459O
— SA Wheelmen (@sawheelmen) December 16, 2021
Pyro Pete at Hell's Gate! pic.twitter.com/r5biO47vYF
— Hotter'n Hell 100 (@HotternHell100) December 16, 2021
New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar
New Event Houston Bicycle Club In Town Exploration Ride – Houston, TX https://t.co/hYZ8tU29H4
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 16, 2021
The weather forecast for the weekend is pretty wet, but it looks like Sunday may not be too bad, cloudy with the temperatures in the low 50's, but only a slig… https://t.co/kXQ4htpN5y
New Event Mayor's Holly Jolly Bike Ride – Carrollton, TX https://t.co/6J1WNh1PWj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) December 16, 2021
Sign up for the Mayor’s Holly Jolly Holiday Bike Ride on Saturday, December 18 at 10:30 am. This FREE ride starts at Jimmy Porter Park for 2.5 miles along Carrollton's Gr… https://t.co/ysa5H3OTXG