Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for October 22nd
Xtracycle: one year review
from Bike Denton by bikedenton
3 words: Desert, Island, Bike.
…When I sold my car three years ago, I could carry about two bags of groceries home on my road bike in panniers. With that much weight over just the rear, steering got wobbly and scary, and I couldn’t carry as much as I wanted to. So I bought a used Burley D’lite trailer off Craigslist for $100. Now I could haul 100 lb loads, but…
Photos from the BFOC Lee Harvey Ride
from Biking In Dallas by Christopher Curnutt
This was yet another great group ride hosted by Bike Friendly Oak Cliff.  The weather was perfect and I was impressed by the great selection of bicycles. I’m a sucker for racks and baskets and there were great examples to admire. Also, when we were relaxing in the Bishop Arts District I kept noticing these gorgeous urban bikes parked…
Bicycle Rider Airlifted after Accident
by Brownwood News (blog)
Emergency teams responded to an accident on Hwy 377 South near Brookesmith Friday night after a vehicle collided with a bicycle. A 70-year-old man who was …
Dallas City Council considers 2011 bike plan
by Richland Chronicle
“One would be the Texas Department of Transportation, Service Transportation Enhancement Program (STEP),” Kalhammer said. “We’ve already got a grant to …
BILL CULLINS: Racers go where dinosaurs trod
by San Angelo Standard Times
The trail running event is cosponsored by the Road Lizards running club and Randy’s … Race categories for the cycling event will include solo male/female …