Free bicycle helmets offered to kids in RGC
Gail Burkhardt
The Monitor
RIO GRANDE CITY — Physicians from the Texas Military Forces are giving out 500 free bicycle helmets to children here this week.

The helmets are available at Fort Ringgold Middle School, at 1 S. Fort Ringgold St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Col. Robert Morecook with Texas Military Forces said physicians gave away about 11… More

Building a Home Decor Business on Recycled Bicycle Parts
A Texas designer uses her passion for sustainable living to strike out on her own.
By Michelle Juergen   |   Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur: Krystal O’Mara, founder of ReMain Eco Design and Consulting. O’Mara began transforming bikes into living room décor in February 2010.

“Aha” moment: O’Mara created a table out of bicycle rims early last year to raise money for the silent auction at 24 Hours in the Canyon, an annual bike race in… More

Bike Rentals in Austin
from Texas Cyclist by Lars
Looking for a bike rental in Austin, Texas?
Here are some bike shops that offer bike rentals. If we missed any, please let us know in the comments!

Bicycle Sport Shop
Bicycle Sport Shop offers bike rentals on many types of bikes. Triathlon bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, cruiser bikes, kid bikes, electric bikes, tandems and more. Prices start around $22 for a half day. …More

Bike Rentals in Dallas
from Texas Cyclist by Lars
Looking to rent a bike in Dallas, Texas?
Here are some local bike shop options for bike rentals in the Dallas area.

Richardson Bike Mart
At Richardson Bike Mart, you can rent road bikes, triathlon bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, hybrid bikes and even bike racks. Rates run from around $30 to $50 per day, or double if you want to rent the expensive models. …More