Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for April 14th
How to ride the MS150, from a semi-pro
By KEN HOFFMAN Copyright 2010 Houston Chronicle
Fifteen years ago, the Chronicle asked me to write a column about the MS150 charity bike ride from Houston to Austin. Longtime columnist Maxine Mesinger had multiple sclerosis and was involved with the Lone Star Chapter of the MS Society. …
Commentary on green goings-on from deep in the heart of Texas.
by Austin American-Statesman (blog)
On Sunday, Bicycle Sport Shop hosts a free event on tips for commuting safely by bike. Meet at the Bicycle Sport Shop at 517 South Lamar Blvd. at 11:45 am …
Council gets more details on bike lanes
by Denton Record Chronicle
Planning is under way to add more bicycle lanes in Denton in coming years by restriping and widening streets and updating city codes, the City Council heard Tuesday.
Some changes could come soon, including proposals to restripe parts of Eagle Drive and Welch Street to remove one of four traffic lane…
University of Texas Cycling Team Blog: Baylor Weekend
by Michael Carey
Texas Cycling made its way to Baylor for a weekend of collegiate racing. Some highlights of the weekend are as follows: Men’s A highlights: Road Race: Joseph Tokarski powered his way to a 2nd place in the road race after motoring 50 …
Ruth and Mary Jo’s Cycling Adventure: Day 25, LaGrange to Navasota …
by Mary Jo and Ruth
She did all of her cycling in Texas. 3. Lance Armstrong named his bike shop “Mellow Johnny” because when the Tour de France lead cyclist wearing the yellow jersey approaches, the French yell “maillot jaune”(yellow jersey in French. …