Daily News Roundup May 24th – Texas Bicycling
Dallas’ bicycle plan revisions may chart a new course
from www.txcn.com
Dallas is revamping its quarter-century-old Bike Plan with the hope that it will make it easier to convert from four-wheel transportation to two wheels – but there is rough road to cover before the city puts more seats in the saddle.
Officials are weighing all types of “bicycle-friendly” options, from bike lanes to more trails and traffic circles.
A workable accord needs to be reached from a diverse constituency that includes not only a deeply divided cycling community, but also some motorists who are intensely anti-bicycle. …
Austin businesses back 2011 NAHBS | Road Bike News and Reviews
from reviews.roadbikereview.com
With the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show scheduled for Austin, Texas, February 25-27, preparations are already underway, with significant members of the Austin cycling community – Mellow Johnny’s and the Bicycle Sport Shop – pledging their support for the world’s number one custom bicycles show. In addition, the Texas Handmade Bicycle Show has teamed up with NAHBS in a promotional partnership. …