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What is going on a Reimers!!!!
by leifdove             Austin Ridge Riders
I ran into the guys from IMBA Trail Solutions at Reimers Ranch Park (Travis County). They were starting the construction of a wooden pump track near the trail head. Thanks, Travis County Parks! Should be ready to ride later next week.

Austin Ridge Riders worked with TravCo officials on concept planning and site location. It’s in the shade, nestled under…

RIDE SCHEDULE – May 2012
Georgetown Cyclopaths

Tim’s Great Ride to Venus
Lone Star Cyclists
Pace: Touring with a Fast Pace Option
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012 – 8:00am
Location: The Oasis / Lynn Creek Marina, 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie
Meet at The Oasis restaurant / Lynn Creek Marina parking lot for three routes to Venus, Alvarado, and Lillian. If you can resist BBQ and pinto beans in Lillian, there’s always The Oasis restaurant at the end of the ride. …

We Lost Another One of Our Own
by Darryl            lovingthebike.com
I wasn’t sure I would write about the cycling tragedy that happened here in Austin over the weekend.  But yesterday I cycled past the spot it occurred….and after being overwhelmed with emotions, and just had to pay tribute as well as express my rant. …

SafeCyclist Teacher Survey 2012
by Jack Sanford            BikeTexas
Each year BikeTexas surveys teachers and community leaders around the state who have been certified with the SafeCyclists Curriculum to teach bicycle skills and safety to 4th and 5th graders.

If you’ve ever been to one of our SafeCyclists (formerly SuperCyclist) Certification Trainings, please take 5 minutes to fill out this quick 3 question…

Member Meeting 5/14 – 7 PM
by Justin Dunn            GHORBA
Please join us at Star Pizza at NORFOLK location (just off I-59) 2111 Norfolk St Houston,TX on May 14th at 7 PM for our member meeting.
Free PIZZA and Soft Drinks.
Topics will include:
Double Lake Trail Closure Update
Save the Anthills
New website

Physicians to give bike helmets to kids
lubbockonline.com
The Texas Medical Association will be giving away more than 2,000 bicycle helmets this month as part of its Hard Hats for Little Heads campaign. …

Cycling Notebook City rolls out bike program downtown
by Houston Chronicle
By Dale Robertson The B-Cycle isn’t beautiful, certainly by svelte racing-bike standards, and yes, it’s a bit heavy. But this three-speed rental is a welcome addition to the city’s bicycle commuter scene. As of Wednesday, when mayor Annise Parker and …

First Ciclovia de Dallas a Relaxing Social Time
by  Jack Sanford        BikeTexas

Former BikeTexas Board Chair Bud Melton and Current Board Member Annie Melton enjoy the ride on the Houston Street Viaduct April 14, 2012 for the Ciclovia de Dallas. The first Ciclovia de Dallas saw hundreds turn out to walk, bike, and roll along the Houston Street Viaduct in downtown Dallas on April 14, 2012. The bridge was closed to cars and open to people. Activities included, kite flying, line dancing, a dog park, food, street performers, and a rink for roller derby and bike polo – sometimes even at the…

BikeTexas Speaks on Panel at 2012 Texas Transit Conference
Robin-Charles-TTCTop leaders from transit authorities from all over Texas attended the Texas Transit Conference at the beautiful modern convention center in McAllen, TX during April 21-26, 2012.

The conference feature many excellent breakout sessions and keynote presentations for people interested in the many issues facing…

APD launches special initiative aimed at cyclists, drivers
by JADE MINGUS / KVUE News

AUSTIN — More than 1,000 cyclists are expected to gather at Austin City Hall to remember two recent crashes in the Austin area involving cyclists and cars.
Evan Baird was hit by a driver near the University of Texas on April 23. Witnesses say the driver left the scene and left Baird to die. He is now recovering from multiple injuries at University Medical Center Brackenridge. …

A day spent behind the scenes with George W. Bush: “No big handlers guiding every shot – just the President and slow-cooked ribs”
piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com
Editor’s Note: Julie Zann, a “Piers Morgan Tonight” editorial producer, shares her behind the scenes insight and impressions of her time spent at the Warrior 100.

I’ve just returned from the W100k in the Texas panhandle, George W. Bush’s 2nd annual 100 kilometer mountain bike ride with 20 Wounded Warriors. As someone in this business for nearly 10 years, I admit that I often get jaded from working behind the scenes. The unfortunate reality is that in the modern age of news and politics, everybody’s getting a little more trained, a little more polished when it comes to dealing with the media; it makes getting authentic moments all the more difficult. So you can imagine my surprise this weekend when we were…

Texas Baptist volunteers ‘Bike Out Hunger’
By Texas Baptist Communications Staff

PRIDDY—The heat and hills faded from the cyclists’ minds when they rolled into Priddy, a Mills County community southeast of Brownwood. What they saw made their six-day, 430-mile trek from San Antonio to Dallas through the heart of the state’s Hill Country worthwhile.

All the Priddy ISD students—elementary school through high school—lined the side of the school parking lot, many holding signs thanking the cyclists for riding to raise money to help hungry people through the Texas Baptist Offering for World Hunger. Of the 107 students in…

Over 300 Indo-Americans Join in MS150 Bike Ride
www.indoamerican-news.com

HOUSTON: Over 300 Indian-Americans of all ages joined 13,000 bike riders on the weekend of April 21-22 for the 28th annual BP MS150 fundraising ride from Houston to Austin.

Despite the headwinds of 21 mph on the first day, the riders remained determined to reach the finish line at the Capitol in Austin the next day to help fight multiple sclerosis and fund research in finding a cure for the dreaded disease which affects 56,000 people in Texas. …

To Feed Tarrent County 2012, Fort Worth, Texas
BICYCLE-STUFF REVIEWS
For an inaugural event, I thought it was very well organized. There was plenty of parking at the start / finish. I registered the day of the ride and that went smoothly. Rest stops were stocked. Volunteers were friendly and helpful. The meal at the end of the ride was good. The Fort Worth Police department was at all the intersections. They were everywhere. There were several officers riding as well. Had to ride further out to get away from the “city traffic” then with other rides I have attended. I will ride next year.

1st year for Ryder Ride – To Feed Tarrant County. Always a little apprehensive about a first time ride, but the organizers did a very good job. Probably 100 riders for the 39 mile route, which I rode. Pre-registered online, tried to pick up the packet the next day but the bike shop said they didn’t have it. The web-site said if you pre-registered online packets could be picked up, probably need to clarify this if there is a time lag to get the packets to the bike shop. On-site packet pickup was quick and easy. Plenty of porta potties, there…

AM Update: Texas State Joins Sun Belt Conference, Cyclists Ride for Safety, Lawmakers Talk Taxes
By Divya Darsi and Laura Rice, KUT News
Texas State University is holding a reception for students today to mark the upcoming move to the Sun Belt Conference. The reception will give students an opportunity to meet and visit with head coaches and athletic administrators to discuss the move.

Texas State University President Denise Trauth announced yesterday that the university will join the Sun Belt Conference in 2013-2014 season.

Right now, eleven schools participate in the Sun Belt Conference. Georgia State will also join the conference in 2013. Texas State and Georgia State will join Arkansas State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Florida Atlantic, Florida…

My 100 kilometer mountain bike ride with President Bush and 20 wounded warriors
By Dr. Marc Siegel        FoxNews.com
Last week, I traveled to Palo Duro Canyon State Park, just outside of Armarillo, Texas to ride in a 100 kilometer mountain bike ride with former President George W. Bush and 20 severely wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns.

When he was in the White House the former president wasn’t treated fairly by the news media. But up close and personal, I found the former president’s likability to be through the roof.

Mano a mano, he was relaxed, witty and wise. After the first day’s ride, for example, he urged the other bikers on by joking, “I’m on Medicare, and…

Texas Public Radio – Bike Month 2012
www.tpr.org
May is National Bike Month, and San Antonio is celebrating! On-street bike lane mileage has grown from 34 miles in 2000 to over 200 miles in 2010, and another potential 350 miles has been identified for the future. Over 40 miles of off-road hike and bike trails have been or are planned to be built along the Leon and Salado Creeks and the Medina River. Cycling in San Antonio is on a roll!

Leading the way is Walk & Roll SA, created by the San Antonio/Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Organization. Their calendar of cycling events is linked below. So check this page throughout May as we spotlight…

CENTERPOINT ENERGY, INC.: Cycling team celebrates $1 million raised for MS Society
by 4-traders
HOUSTON – May 2, 2012 – CenterPoint Energy’s cycling team recently marked a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in total funds raised for the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society. With their fundraising efforts centered mainly around the …

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From City Hall

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Want to be in a parade? Join me in biking the Cinco de Mayo parade this Saturday. I’ll bring decorations and candy. Reply for details.