Defensive cycling class first for Texas
by Austin News
The number of cyclists is on the rise here in Austin and that’s bringing an increase in the number of traffic tickets for people on bicycles.

Those tickets can be expensive. Some carry fines that exceed 200 dollars.

But now, Austin cyclists can take a special…

Nine Titles Awarded on Day 3 of Junior Nationals | The Valley …
from www.thevelodrome.com
After inclement weather forced the morning session to be delayed until afternoon, day three of the USA Cycling Juniors Track National Championships was a busy one. Nine national titles were awarded on the penultimate day as riders in the 17-18 age category continued to heat up the track, and the 10-12 and 13-14 groups completed their overall omniums.

The men’s team pursuit saw the Young Medalists squad of Juan Carmona (Breinigsville, Pa./Young Medalists), Robin Carpenter (Philadelphia, Pa.), Wesley Kline (Emmaus, Pa.) and Zack Noonan (Kutztown, Pa.) win the national title over the foursome of Nate Geoffrion (Petaluma, Calif./All Sport-Team Swift), Ryan Eastman (Petaluma, Calif./All Sport-Team Swift), Lawson Craddock (Houston, Texas/Hot Tubes)…

Stephenville Firecracker 100 Bicycle Ride 2010
by Tracy www.sewthankfulblog.com
My first big ride post ACL/Knee surgery in March was the Stephenville, Texas Firecracker 100–a metric century which is 100 kilometers or 62 miles.

I am happy to report that despite continuous rain the day before and a 40 – 50% chance of thunderstorms the day of the ride that it was a go… and I did finish.  There was a race and a ride option offered.  I chose ‘ride only’ which is simply an endurance ride on a designated course on public roads. I have no desire at this point in my life to race. …

Rude bicyclists – Dallas – Texas (TX) – City-Data Forum
from www.city-data.com
I have noticed the increasing number of bicycling groups on the road and realize that probably the vast majority of them are nice and respect the road and their place on the road.

But one thing I’ve noticed as well, and it may just be coincidence, is that I am seeing aggressive and rude bikers more frequently. I understand the concept of “share the road”, but some of these people are complete…

Cyclists, cars need to share the road in Tyler – CBS 19 – The Eye …
from www.cbs19.tv
“I had one of our friendly East Texas people spit tobacco juice in my face,” George “Butch” Willingham, said who’s been cycling for nearly two decades. …