Safe Passing Ordinance Heads to Council Next Wednesday
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff
The Vulnerable road users ordinance, as it’s officially called, easily passed the joint public safety and quality of life committee session this month. The biggest takeaway? More councilpersons went on record saying the city needs to implement more dedicated bicycle infrastructure. This time Hunt and Griggs were joined by Greyson and Kedane endorsing more separated, buffered bike lanes, where possible, on the official record.

Still though Davis seems confused by the whole thing, Alonzo kept mostly quiet, Medrano didn’t say a word and Caraway reminded us there’s not many bicyclists…

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USA Cycling announces 2013 Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour calendar
by VeloNews.com
USA Cycling has announced its 2013 Pro Mountain Bike Cross Country Tour schedule.

The fifth running of the Pro XCT series will make nine stops throughout the country, beginning in Dripping Springs, Texas, with the March 2 Mellow Johnny’s Classic, a UCI Category 1 event.

The series makes three of its nine stops in California, two of which — in Bonelli Park and Fontana — form part of the U.S. Cup Triple Crown.

In addition to the Mellow Johnny’s Classic, two events — the Hammer Nutrition Missoula XC and the Subaru Cup — are UCI C1 races, while the Bonelli Park U.S. Cup, the Windham XC, and the series-ending Catamount Classic are…

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The next two articles seem to contradict each other.

Cyclists, Beware: Bike Deaths Take Big Jump
Rise 8.7% in 2011
By Kate Seamons,  Newser Staff
(Newser) – Last year was a good year for road warriors—so long as they were on four wheels, not two. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today released its analysis of 2011 traffic deaths, and overall fatalities sank 1.9% to 32,367, outpacing the 1.2% drop in the number of miles driven by motorists. But while deaths…

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Bike, large truck deaths soar, bucking trend
By JOAN LOWY Associated Press            San Angelo Standard-Times
WASHINGTON (AP) Safety officials say deaths of bicyclists and occupants of large trucks rose sharply last year even as total traffic fatalities dropped to their lowest level since 1949. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Monday that its analysis of traffic deaths in 2011 showed deaths of bicyclists jumped 8.7 percent and deaths of occupants of large…

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December Club Ride Rocky Hill Ranch 12/8/2012
Austin Ridge Riders

We had a great turnout of 42 participants! Thanks to everyone who came out.

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Cyclocross Cup Race 5 of 5 – SE Park
Date: December 16, 2012
Location: Amarillo, TX
Contact: Sun adventure Sports806-351-2453
Details: $20 entry fee with cash payouts. Any bike can race. Best 4 of 5 races count for the series.

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1/26 MonsterCross Mayhem now open! A true adventure ride from Fort Worth to Dallas & Back. Spread the word. http://t.co/IsblsuyB

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) December 10, 2012

@JuliaBikes Sounds like good biking in North Texas. I differ on the police comment on enforcement of passing distance-there is a way.

— Greg P. Griffin (@gregpgriffin) December 11, 2012

Logged my first trainer ride for the season. @SufferFest Downward Spiral = jello legs. https://t.co/IDJSPHTJ

— Jeff C. (@331miles) December 10, 2012

Awesome event yesterday! Thx to all racers & sponsors. Below is a link to the race gallery from VCer Scott Yates: http://t.co/q35G5r5V Enjoy

— Violet Crown (@VioletCrownATX) December 10, 2012

***SAVE THE DATE!***
January 20th will be our 2012 Alkek Awards Party AND our 2013 Alkek Kick-Off Party! More… http://t.co/EEm1dsq4

— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) December 5, 2012

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Richardson Holiday Lights Ride http://t.co/rywsi5FR

— Bike Richardson TX (@BikeRichardson) December 10, 2012

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