Texas Bicycling News for March 7, 2024
Levelland student gifts new bicycle to peer in need
by: Christianna Barbosa | www.everythinglubbock.com
LEVELLAND, Texas — In a heartwarming display of generosity, one student, Julian Guerrero, at Levelland High School went above and beyond to help a peer in need. (The recipient’s family preferred he remain anonymous, but expressed gratitude for Julian’s selfless act).
It was Random Acts of Kindness Day at Levelland ISD in mid-February, and Julian recognized that his classmate was walking to and from school because his bicycle had seen better days.
Julian was then called to …
Video: Thousands of helmets given to second grade students to promote safety
By Katie Aupperle | www.kbtx.com
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) -Thousands of bicycle helmets were given away Thursday in hopes of inspiring our kids to practice bike and sports safety.
Second graders from across the Brazos Valley came out to the annual Hard Hats for Little Heads event at Reed Arena. Hard Hats for Little Heads was created by the Texas Medical Association in 1994 to educate children about how to prevent head injuries.
Texas ENT & Allergy, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Texas A&M Athletics and Texas Medical Association, along with supporting sponsors want to encourage child safety.
“Kids need to stay active,” said Dr. Andrew de Jong, a board-certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon. “You’ve heard the recent statistics about 1 billion people in our world are obese. We need to stay active but they need to stay in school. We’ve got this …
Thanks to @MemorialCityHou for providing bike parking and also maps showing where bike parking is available. pic.twitter.com/X6w3u1czxC
— Simon (@simontrose) March 6, 2024
ARR Trail Crew at Brushy Creek https://t.co/8SMFtZwcmY #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2024
AAMPO, City of San Antonio, @GhisalloFound, @CityofNBTX , @ActivateSATX and @VIA_Transit will be at the Walk and Bike Night on March 13 to discuss new projects and programs coming to our region. Join us in learning about how our region is investing in safety and accessibility! pic.twitter.com/g4uFlsq4gj
— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) March 7, 2024
Lady Bird Lake Bike Tour | Happening next monthhttps://t.co/9SLk6xonIj
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2024
Discovered on @allevents_in
We want to hear from YOU! The City of El Paso is developing a Safe Routes to School Action Plan that will address school zone safety and promote walking and bicycling to school.#IAmElPaso #ElPaso #EPTX #SafeRoutesToSchool pic.twitter.com/9mK0a7MKEa
— City of El Paso (@ElPasoTXGov) March 7, 2024
Mountain Biking Palo Duro Canyon TX – Day 2
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Mountain biking in the Palo Duro Canyon does not disappoint! I mentioned the canyon is about 120 miles long but, I also said 900 miles deep! Whoops, about 900’ deep. Sorry for the error! The first day I did a quick ride as I got into town later in the afternoon. Today, I had plenty of time and put together a 12.5 mile loop which was a blast. The terrain is awesome and the temps in March were superb. I can imagine it can get toasty in the summer though so plan accordingly! I rolled the Ibis Exie again today and it’s perfect for the trails I rode. There are …
PHOTOS: Lakewood Residents Among Riders in the Annual Texas Tour Bike Ride
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Lakewood residents were among the riders of this year’s annual Texas Tour bike ride. The event took place Monday in Houston. The event, coordinated in Lakewood by Elliot Zaks of Madison Title, benefits the Mesivta of Houston. Photos by Yaakov Leitner
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Afternoon Ride San Antonio, Texas
Eduardo Salas | strava.com
Gravel Grind Fort Bend County, Texas
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Afternoon Mountain Bike Ride Harris County, Texas
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Gravel bikes tour Fort Bend County, Texas
Katya @Cool Cat Cycles | strava.com
North Texas Schools Gear Up for Bike & Roll to School Day
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North Texas schools are gearing up for Bike & Roll to School Day on May 8, with preparations in full swing to ensure a successful event. Organized by the National Center for Safe Routes to School, this annual celebration aims to promote safer active transportation options and provide traffic safety education to children.
Schools have until March 29 to register their events for a chance to win giveaways and new bikes, which will be raffled off to students to encourage safe bicycling to school. The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is spearheading the initiative this year, offering various incentives to boost participation.
NCTCOG plans to hold raffles for safety-themed items for schools and bicycles for …