Texas Bicycling Daily News Roundup September 11th
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Texas Car Accident Involving Bicycle Highlights The Dangers Riders Face
by Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers         lawyerscope.com
The Texas Car Accident Lawyers with Daniel Stark Injury Lawyers point out that the hill country and its surrounding areas is home to several college campuses and a large volume of avid cyclists. They add that this can cause an increased risk of collisions between cyclists and motor vehicles.
To put into perspective just how common crashes between cars and bike are, an article from KVUE News stated how a cyclist was left seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle this past Thursday. Reports indicate the crash…
Does Texas DOT Have the Authority to Kill Bike-Share in El Paso?
by Angie Schmitt      dc.streetsblog.org
Just a few weeks ago, El Paso was all ready to go with a new bike-share network, or so it seemed. The city had lined up $400,000 in local funds from the city of El Paso, the University of Texas at El Paso and a grant from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The regional planning agency had unanimously signed off on awarding the project $1.6 million in federal transportation funds earmarked for air pollution reduction. Suburban communities had even started expressing interest in being added to the system.
TxDOT is trying to crush El Paso’s bike share dreams. But does the agency have the authority? Image: El Paso Times
But last month the Texas Department of Transportation pulled the rug out. TxDOT told local and regional officials it did not support the use of federal Congestion Mitigation and…
Texas Tumbleweed 100 – Sept. 14
Old Tascosa Cycling Club
Join us in Dumas this Saturday for the Texas Tumbleweed 100. You can register online. There are 4 distances: 12, 34, 67.2 and 100. A BBQ lunch will be provided.
The Department of Transportation Didn’t Have a Vision for Biking & Walking, So We Suggested One.
By Mary Lauran Hall            www.peoplepoweredmovement.org
Last week, the US Department of Transportation released their draft strategic plan, a document that will determine how the DOT will manage the United States’ transportation over the next five years. But there was a slight problem: the plan lacked vision for bicycling and walking. Rather than proposing new methods to create walkable, bikable communities, the plan focuses on status quo operations to…
The City of Richardson Talks About Their Trail Expansion
Bike Friendly Richardson
The City of Richardson is starting to realize that they need to really promote their bicycling friendliness. Over the past few years, they’ve made great efforts to improve awareness, expand the trail network and add traffic-calming bike lanes. However, aside from us at BFR and our cycling neighbors, folks in Texas rarely get to hear about it.
It seems like that is starting to change. Here is a video that…
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Cycling hubris: unprepared for flat tire and decided to walk barefoot two miles on hot texas asphalt to not ruin shoes.
— Anders Monsen (@andersmonsen) September 11, 2013
A lot of people showed up for tonight's ride. We hope you had fun, and most of all, thanks for coming out!
— Bikesport (@BikesportTX) September 12, 2013
Event: BikeTexas KidsKup at Dave Boyd Huntsville Classic – When: Sat Sep 14, 2013 12pm to 3pm CDT Where: Hu… http://t.co/F9QPjE8opA
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 12, 2013
Don't forget to @BikeReg for WK27 of the @PureAustin Driveway Series! Fall schedule. Gr8 racing. 6 wks left in 2013 https://t.co/sgFvYI5VpM
— Driveway Series (@DrivewaySeries) September 11, 2013
Great write up by Allison Atkinson of ATC Racing for Austin Fit Magazine! http://t.co/X7lBQD9BLY
— HOLLAND RACING (@HOLLANDRACERS) September 11, 2013
As seen on 3rd street. Seperate bike lanes expanding…..Elliot McFadden says 3rd is supposed to have a cycle… http://t.co/uBRM3lFcz1
— CyclingATX (@CyclingATX) September 11, 2013
I posted 29 photos on Facebook in the album "Cyclocross Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013" http://t.co/nyZrsZSHFU
— Richardson Bike Mart (@RichBikeMart) September 11, 2013
Event: SÃclovÃa (San Antonio) – When: Sun Sep 29, 2013 Where: Broadway & 10th Street, San Antonio, TX Eve… http://t.co/4WciSySbcv
— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) September 11, 2013
All of your #SixShooterCX questions answered in one place! Check it out! #TXCX http://t.co/B59hSuyNvP
— BSS CX Club (@BSSCX) September 11, 2013
We are super excited to have our first of two Bike Safety and Bike Check Educational Session facilitated by our… http://t.co/fFKSUKAisK
— Texas CX Project (@TexasCXProject) September 11, 2013
Cat 1 laps and finish line. Cat 2 up tomorrow. http://t.co/btwIsEfPAx
— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) September 11, 2013
Online registration for the Omnium p/b Northwest Cycling Club closes tomorrow at 10PM. Have you registered yet?… http://t.co/Sd4BIP6Ccu
— Alkek Velodrome (@AlkekVelodrome) September 11, 2013
Thursday! 5:00 pm at Lamar! WIG OUT with @MammaJammaRide! Happy hour celebrating those fighting breast cancer! https://t.co/iu04KHdOtg
— Bicycle Sport Shop (@BSS_Austin) September 11, 2013