Several intersections become bike-friendlier
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
Have you ever been stuck at a red light that won’t change?  If so, there are a few Denton intersections that WILL change for bicycles now.  When fewer cyclists run red lights, there are fewer accidents, fewer scofflaws (which enhance negative stereotypes), and cyclists get a better sense that the system is accommodating them.  In towns all over…

Bicyclist to make cross-country trip
by Fort Worth Star Telegram
By Marice Richter Special to the Journal Lipschultz leaves this weekend for California, where he will begin a cross-country bicycle trip, which will be a …

Houston, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Receive ….
by U.S. EPA.gov (press release)
Houston, Texas, and Albuquerque, New Mexico Receive $923,000 to Reduce Greenhouse Gases
(Dallas, Texas – September 7, 2010) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the City of Houston and the City of Albuquerque will receive grants to advance greenhouse gas reduction activities as part of the Agency’s Climate Showcase Communities initiative…The City of Houston is receiving $423,069 to reduce transportation related emissions through development of electric vehicle and bicycle infrastructure. The proposal calls for the City…

The Troubled Waters of Conquer the Coast « Corpus Christi Cycling
by bicyclecc
Most people who have participated in Conquer the Coast are unaware of the troubled past that occurred between the Chamber of Commerce and the original event organizer of Conquer the Coast. As a result, there has been a dilemma in the Chambers ability to organize the ride and get the needed support to run such an event. In fact, the trouble began within the ranks of the Chamber of Commerce in 2007. At that time, …

Students to bike 4500 miles to raise cancer awareness
by UT The Daily Texan
Applications for the Sense Corp Texas 4000 for Cancer team are now available for the 2012 summer ride. The Texas 4000 is a bike ride in which cyclists trek cross-continent from Austin to Anchorage, Alaska.

The team consists of UT students from disparate backgrounds that all share the common goals of raising money, awareness and inspiration for those affected by cancer worldwide, said advertising senior Ashton Dippel. …

2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show: 5 Reasons to Buy a Custom Built …
by info@rideDaltex.com
Beyond fit, a custom bicycle is built with your riding style in mind. Whether you leisurely ride or race, if you stand or sit when you climb, your riding posture – all these characteristics that define your riding style are considered …

Area Ride Maps « Corpus Christi Cycling
from corpuscycling.com
This ride begins at the old HEB on the corner of Saratoga and Everhart.

This ride has traditionally always started on Saturday mornings for the southside riders, but all riders are welcome. There are a number of different groups including Janet’s group who take a variety of different routes (to the Base South Gate for example). All level of riders are welcome. The “A” group riders almost always head to Robstown and the River for a longer ride (up to 70 miles).

There are a few options for travel on this ride. Commonly it takes us down Everhart with a right on Yorktown through the Lakes…

The Hudgins Fab Four: Don’t be a Quitter!
by The Hudgins Family
Two weekends ago, Kyle and I loaded up with four other friends to drive 13 hours to Wichita Falls, TX, for the purpose of riding in the Hotter’n’Hell 100 bike ride. This is the largest one-day bicycling event in the country. …

Lone Star Ride helps North Texans with HIV/AIDS
by Pegasus News
DALLAS — The tenth Lone Star Ride Fighting AIDS (LSRFA) rides out September 25-26, 2010 from the American Airlines Training and Conference Center south of DFW Airport. The two-day bicycling event raises money for three organizations supporting North Texans impacted by HIV/AIDS: AIDS Outreach Center of Tarrant County, AIDS Services of Dallas, and Resource Center Dallas. Since 2001, LSRFA has distributed more than $1.8 million to its beneficiaries. The event…

Texas cycling and sailing with Dennis: Hottern Hell Hundred 2010 …
by Dennis and Michele Starkey
On the last Friday in August we headed for Wichita Falls and the H3 bicycle rally, we got in early and almost did not get a place to park the RV. It was another record attendance year with cooler than normal temperatures predicted, we were also glad the Tandem and recumbents got to start in front of the main rally. …