Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for February 25th
Undercover bike officers target unsafe drivers
www.woai.com      Reported by: Lauren Lea
SAN ANTONIO – Undercover officers are targeting unsafe drivers in a sting operation, to enforce the city’s “Safe Passing” ordinance.
The law requires vehicles to pass with three feet of space or move into another lane when approaching a cyclist, pedestrian, runner or even highway or…
Magic Wands and Scraped Bikes: The Jenn Dice Interview
People for Bikes Blog
Jenn Dice is the newest addition to the passionate group of people behind PeopleForBikes.org. As Vice President of Government Relations, Jenn is responsible for directing lobbying efforts in D.C., organizing grassroots political efforts, and running the new Leslie Bohm Strategy Center. She brings with her a palpable enthusiasm for bikes and more than 10 years experience in cycling advocacy with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA). We were able to catch up with her a few days before her big trip to bike down Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro:
What do you remember most about your first bike?
I grew up in South Dakota, and like every girl who’d read Black Beauty, I really wanted a horse. So when I got a bike, I put ropes on the handlebar and would steer it…
HBC Houston Sans Car Ride
Houston Bicycle Club
Sunday March 3 8:00 AM
Distance: 20 miles
This is an informal, leader led ride, at a leisurely pace ( Ride speed: 11 to 14 mph ) for those who want to know Houston and many of its special places, by bike. Learn basic bicycle commuting safety with a friendly group. Rest stop will include one of the city’s independent coffee houses. This ride is normally scheduled the first Sunday of each month and the route will vary at the whim of the leader, but will generally include a “figure 8 pattern” so that riders who do not wish to do the entire ride can easily return to the ride start. …
City Park Workday Sat 2.23.13
Austin Ridge Riders
A big warm Thank You to ’35’ volunteers from 3 user groups (AMSA, ARR, CTTA) who attended the City Park workday. It was a beautiful day with positive results and inspiring teamwork. We had an ambitious agenda to complete with the amount of time we had. The volunteer sweat equity resulted in completing the agenda throughout most of the park and the installation of over…
Bike Sharing Grows in Texas
by Susan Wilcox
The first Fort Worth B-cycle bike has arrived. Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing.It’s been a busy few months for bike sharing in Texas, with two cities expanding and two more gearing up for a launch.
Houston B-cycle announced a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) in January and celebrated the installation of three new stations this past week at the Downtown YMCA, the Ensemble/HCC METRORail station, and at the Lake Plaza entrance to the Houston Zoo. Eighteen more stations are planned to open, and Will Rub of Houston B-cycle says they hope to have at least 14 of the…
A&M Races up THIS Weekend…
by League Director in News         Texas High School Cycling League
This upcoming weekend, March 2nd & 3rd will be our scholastic races at Texas A&M. Come on out and join in all the fun. It looks like we’ll have a good number of new racers as well as a number of top competitors too!  Be sure to check out the UPDATED (as of 2-25-13) race flyer below.
The weekend will see middle and high school racing for boys and girls of all…
Tweets
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist http://t.co/ijXgVvv9MU Mountain Biking at Franklin Mountains State Park – Texas Parks and
— Homero A. Jimenez (@HomeroAJimenez) February 25, 2013
Here's the 31 mile route for those who are interested. We'll post the 100K route once we get to 50 entries. The… http://t.co/1hWXYVvHS8
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) February 26, 2013
https://twitter.com/AustinCyclist/status/306179460019937281
Near record snowfall today in Amarillo, home of Bike MS: Ride the Rim presented by @BP_America. http://t.co/FlPjaaGrLN
— Bike MS: Texas MS 150 (@TexasMS150) February 25, 2013
https://twitter.com/FtWMntBikers/status/306159260683870210
https://twitter.com/AustinCyclist/status/306115342126678016
It's blowing. RT @Accu_Henry: Some of the strongest winds I have seen in south-central Texas in years. Gusts 40-60 mph.
— Eric Berger (@SciGuySpace) February 25, 2013
Planning Commission Public Hearing on Bicycle Parking related City Code Amendments moved from 2.26.13 to 3.26.13. for info call 512-975-6505
— Bike Austin (@bikeaustin) February 25, 2013
#SuperSquadra's @Pincus1 makes the break & lands 6th & @babyhaga brings the group home in 10th @ Pace Bend yesterday! Great weekend, guys!
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) February 25, 2013
Our 2013 race flyer is live! Email the promoter to sign up early: https://t.co/CWfziPkKFM http://t.co/4XpMtdt8uh
— MSU Cycling Team (@MSUCyclingTeam) February 25, 2013
Pace Bend results: Michael woke up at 10:50, made pancakes, went for a four hour ride, then came home and rode… http://t.co/AzoWPr4uXA
— PACC Elite Squad (@wattposse) February 25, 2013
a good look! “@jackmott42: "attack face" at Pace Bend. @GhisalloFound http://t.co/Y55tGgfsaLâ€
— Jason Baker (@jasonbaker) February 25, 2013