MTB Race News: TMBRA Race #5:Reimers Ranch, Austin, TX
by mtbracenews.com
The singletrack stampede presented by Bicycle Sport Shop took place last weekend in Austin, Texas. 19 riders came out for the men’s Pro race on a beautiful Sunday morning with high winds. Other than the wind factor, there hadn’t been …

Bicycle Commute Houston: Safe Passing Bill At Risk
by Peter
Today, Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) introduced the 2009 Safe Passing Bill (CSSB 488 / CSHB 827) on the floor of the Texas State Senate. In a dialogue with Senator Ellis, Senator Dan Patrick (R-Houston) raised concerns about several …

Discounts at OC businesses for cyclists « Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
by mannytmoto
To get things started, the historic Texas Theatre is offering $2 off ticket prices at the door for all who arrive on bicycle for the May 1st showing of the 1923 Lon Chaney classic, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”. …

Simple – Green – Frugal: Pedal Power Update – April 2009
by Heather @ SGF
Similar to February, March brought some serious winds to my area of Texas. Gusts of 20-25 miles an hour were fairly normal meaning that many days, biking just wasn’t an option. I still managed to get most of my errands (at least those in Bryan) … With an extra layer or two, more often than not, I’d end up sweating by the end of my bike ride. It’s just that gosh darn wind that gets me. I suppose the wind will continue through the next month or so and we move through an …

Bikers seek more bikes more often : Newstreamz San Marcos
by Bill Peterson
The spike in bicycle traffic can be credited to the sixth annual Bike to School event sponsored by Texas State University’s Student chapter of the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP). The event was intended to encourage students … “It’s everyone coming together to ride bikes to show that we have the right to be on the road, that it’s a legitimate form of transportation, that it’s a good way to have community and promote community,” Sweidel said . …

HHH 2009 improvements – from your suggestions!
Received this information via email from the Hotter’n Hell Hundred Organizers
* This years Consumer Show will be larger than ever!
* The spaghetti dinner is moving next door – it will be on the lower level of the coliseum with tables set up around the ice rink.
* Free ice skating will be available Friday evening and all day Saturday – Cool Entertainment on a hot summer day! (Skates will be available to rent for those of us that don’t have our own)
* The Finish Line Village entertainment stage will be moved back under the tent – finishing riders won’t have to pass by the amplifiers as they enter Finish Line Village.
* Finish Line Village has added food vendors and a variety of requested culinary choices.