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Texas Bicycling News Roundup April 7th

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P&Z tables bike plan until June

By Brian Bethel        www.reporternews.com

ABILENE, Texas – The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday chose to table a Bike Master Plan for the city until June, expressing a desire to see the results of the May 9 bond election and to get more information about need, especially among people using bicycles to get to work.
“I want to know what part of the population we’re really talking about there,” said Commissioner Bruce Bixby. “I see the people use it for …

Cyclist likely to die after being hit by car in Lost Creek (4/2015)

by MichaelBluejay        bicycleaustin.info

Reposting what Chavela started in a different thread:
chavela wrote:
We have had another likely-fatal collision, and I have not seen ANY coverage in the paper.  Last Wednesday evening, a couple was biking in Lost Creek (the woman works in my company, which is how I have heard about this).  Man was heading down a long hill, woman a good distance behind him.  Car passed him, turned right into him.  He hit the car, was seriously injured, and I heard reports this morning that he was determined brain-dead and the family is dealing with the decision to remove life support.  I was told that the driver did not have a license, and that–at the time–was …

Frustrated? Inspired? Seeking Change? Austin, You Should Meet Your Bicycle Advisory Council

Austin On A Bike

Sometimes, inspiration strikes and all you can do is scream it to the heavens above and hope for a response.
Or, in the case of cycling-related inspiration related directly to our fair hometown, you can bring it to the attention of the Bicycle Advisory Council. Did you know we have one of those?
I’ll admit, until not too long ago, I didn’t either.
Unlike the city’s bicycle program, which consists of the paid city staff responsible for actually “planning, designing and constructing pedestrian and bicycle facilities”, the BAC is made up of 9 volunteer members of the community, with suggested representatives of “south Austin, central Austin, north Austin, the competitive bicycling community, the recreational bicycling community, and the utilitarian bicycling community”. All members may serve a term of …

Biking From Texas To Alaska To Fight Cancer

By Abz Zeitler        thelala.com

I am a part of Texas 4000. We are the 2015 team who will make this year’s epic trek across the nation making our mark on the communities we ride miles to in hopes of spreading our mission.
I will be biking over 4,500 miles from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska. The Texas 4000 is a 70-day journey, founded in 2004 by Chris Condit whom battled Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. This bike ride was created with one goal in mind: to spread hope, knowledge, and …

Refuge International to host 6th Annual Chainge the World Bike Ride

www.gilmermirror.com

Refuge International is hosting the 6th Annual Chainge the World Bike Ride to be held April 18, 2015 in Gilmer Texas. Bike riders will have the opportunity to enjoy a picturesque bicycle ride through towering pine trees and rolling hills on the beautiful back roads of both Upshur and Camp Counties. Different rides will appeal to different levels of riders and include 10 mile, 20mile, 40 mile, and 100k rides. This is a fully supported ride with rest stops about every 10 miles. Registration will start at the …

Traffic Patterns in This Community Showcase the Urgency of Making a Safe Way for Cyclists to Share the Road — Before Anyone Else Gets Hurt

by Agatha Beins Assistant professor of women’s studies at Texas Woman’s University    www.huffingtonpost.com

In North Texas, March brings signs of spring: daffodils, lawn mower sounds, garden stores seedlings peeking out hopefully, and people walking and riding bicycles. I ride my bicycle in Denton throughout the year, commuting to work, riding to the grocery store and meeting up with friends. After living in New Jersey for six years, I love the slower pace of Denton and the way drivers tend to be respectful and courteous. They pass slowly, giving a wide berth. However, when I get to work, the scene is not so nice.
Although city laws require cars to give cyclists at least 3 feet when passing — and …

Teen Cyclist Struck in Southlake Dies from Injuries

By Todd L. Davis        www.nbcdfw.com


A teenager has died a day after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Monday night in Southlake.
James Malone, 16, was riding his bike in the 600 block of Byron Nelson Parkway when the car struck him, according to police.
Paramedics transported Malone to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in …

April Newsletter Published

Dallas Area Tandem Enthusiasts

The April edition of the DATES-Line Newsletter is published and available for download from the newsletters page. This month’s edition includes the following:
Upcoming Rides
“Informal” Willow City Loop Ride
Chisholm Trail Winery Ride
Tax Relief Ride – Round the Lake
Bluebonnet Ride
Southwest Tandem Rally
DATES Blue Ridge Ramble
Fresh DATES
Save The Date! – DATES Social
Easter Hill Country Tour
GDB Lancaster Country Ride
Honor Ride Clay Hunt
Ride Reports
Round and Round the Lake Rie
Dallas Shamrock Ride
Save The Date! – DATES Social
Southwest Missouri Tandem Weekend
DATES Rides & Activities

New Event Added to Texbiker.net Calendar

Tweets

https://twitter.com/BSS_Road_Club/status/585577622123458560

https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/585562132906954753

https://twitter.com/GWCChuck/status/585538797921816577

Event Reminders

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