TxDOT Seeks Public’s Input for State Transportation Plan 2035
by 33 KDAF-TV
The Texas Department of Transportation will host its first local public meeting to gather input for the future of state transportation.

The agency will preview its Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan 2035 in Farmers Branch on Thursday. The plan involves possible changes to roadways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, transit, airports and freight and passenger rail. …

You’re going to do what?: Day # 52 El Paso Texas To Las Cruces New …
from www.crazyguyonabike.com
We got up at 5:30 this morning to hit the road at dawn so we could beat the high winds expected around noon. It also worked in our favor that we got out of town before most of the morning rush hour traffic came. A short time later we crossed the border into New Mexico and began riding through wine vineyards, onion and alfalfa fields, pecan tree farms all with the background of some new rugged mountain…

Bike Month: The perfect reason to start cycling to work
from www.austin360.com
Pedal powered activities planned for May
Take your pick: Stuck in gridlock traffic in a car on MoPac Boulevard or zooming down the hike-and-bike trail, knocking out the daily workout on the way to the office?

Really, who wouldn’t rather pedal a bike to work?

We know, it’s not always possible. But whatever your excuse, there’s probably a way around it, at least some of the time.

Live too far away? Try a combination bike/bus commute, or drive part way…

Sat/Sun OAS Ride
from www.planobicycle.org
Plano Bicycle Association – Cycling in the Dallas Fort Worth Texas Area
Meet at Northwest corner of Coit and Spring Creek, Plano. 45-75 miles (Saturday rides longer than Sunday), 20+ mph average, short options available, paceline skills required. We stop as a group for mechanical problems and flat tires. Newcomers and guests are welcome.
Year round schedule of starting times
September @ 7:30 am
October – March @ 8:00 am
April – May @ 7:30 am
June – August @ 7:00 am

Location : Coit and Spring Creek, Plano, Texas
Contact : Alan Hasty

Williams Factory Texas Team: MATRIX CHALLENGE
by Team Members
Matrix Challenge 2010 was held on a beautiful weekend in a park like atmosphere. Lots of primes and a fast technical course. Williams Cycling Texas: Saturday Todd Farrell : 12th. Marc Montemayor : 19th. Craig Fulk : 21st …

The 2010 Cross Country Cycling Adventure: Day 10 Las Cruces, NM to …
by Tony DeLellis
The route that I am following is broken into 7 sections.  Now that I entered Texas through El Paso I have completed sections 1 and 2.  These 2 sections covers 934.5 miles.  I am about 60 miles into Texas so the total mileage after 10 days is right around 1,000 miles.  The bad news is that I have picked up a head cold today.  We were planning on riding to Kent tomorrow and camping.  The distance is well over 100 miles. I may have to bail…

Volunteers needed for kid’s Bike Rodeos
BikeDFW will be putting on two separate bike safety classes (aka Bike Rodeos) for kids on Saturday May 15th as part of the City of Irving’s Bicycle Fest and the City of Allen’s Family Bike Day. We need two or three volunteers to help for two hours at each event. These are always a lot fun and the kids have a great time. If can spend two hours helping kids learn to ride safely, please contact Marc or Warren (see below).
Irving Bicycle Fest

Saturday, May 15, 2010
10 AM-12 PM
Centennial Park
444 West Second St., Irving, TX
Contact Marc Mumby (president@bikedfw.org)
Allen Family Bike Day

Saturday, May 15
10am-12pm
Joe Farmer Recreation Center
Allen, TX
Contact Warren Casteel (warren@casteelsign.com)

Traffic Skills 101 cycling course in Plano on May 16th
The 1-day version of the Traffic Skills 101 course will be taught in Plano on May 16, 2010. This is a great way to learn how to ride safely and comfortably on city streets… or just about anywhere!
* Date: May 16, 2010
* Time: 9 AM to 2 PM
* Location: 1409 K Avenue, Plano TX 75074
* Registration Fee: $50.00
* Description:
o The classroom portion of this course is taken online, whenever it is convenient for you, but must be completed by Friday May 14, 2010. Instructions for completing the online portion will be sent as soon as we receive your registration.
o The on-bike skills portion of the course (parking lot drills and road cycling) will be conducted on Sunday, May 16, 2010 by League Certified Instructors. We will ride to a lunch spot.
* Required equipment: helmet, bicycle, water bottle and water, spare tube, tire levers, lunch money.

Register at the BikeDFW web site
For more information contact:
Renee Jordan
Phone: 972-941-7168
Email: Reneej@plano.gov