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Texas Bicycling News May 2nd 2017

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Captains Blog – 05/02/2017 – Rides Galore

by Sameer Gokhale | cycling.powweb.com


Bullis County Park ride
Velo Valero kicked off its training rides in style from the Bullis County Park on 29th April. Other than a bit of humidity, a bit of head wind and some small hills, everything was perfect. We had a good turn out for the lunch at Specht’s Store after the ride. If someone got a cheeseburger instead of a pulled pork burger, you can blame me for …

Biking for the Environment

by Teens4Green | www.eventbrite.com

Sat, May 13, 2017
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
LOCATION: Environmental Services Offices
6616 Walnut Street
Frisco, TX 75033
Want to decrease your carbon footprint and improve your health? Join Teens4Green as guest speaker Seth Williams introduces the basics of biking as a means of alternative transportation to improve environmental quality!
Seth Williams has been an avid cyclist for over 20 years. He has experience racing in many cycling disciplines. Seth is passionate about bike commuting and cycle advocacy for …

City of Laredo Wants You to Jump on a Bike

www.kgns.tv


LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – For the next 30 days, the city is encouraging the community to hop on a bike!
Mayor Pete Saenz was on the steps of City Hall Monday morning to proclaim May as National Bike Month.
The city has several events planned for the month, including a ride of silence.
We spoke with Laredo PD Officer Juan Rodriguez on why riding a bike is important to him.: “[It] Keeps us healthy, keeps us moving especially. Kids. We want kids to …

Commissioners support sidewalk, bike path projects

by Brian Bethel | www.reporternews.com

Taylor County Commissioners passed a resolution of support Tuesday for a Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program project that could garner funds for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects.
The Texas Department of Transportation has announced a call for projects, with an estimated $52 million available statewide in a four-year program. May 22nd is the deadline for applications.
The same request for a …

City council recognizes May as ‘Sherman Bike Month’

By Abbie Maynard | www.kxii.com

SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) — The month of May is now officially recognized as “Sherman Bike Month.” It’s all a part of a proclamation and resolution passed at Monday’s city council meeting.
Without designated space on Sherman streets, bikers ride just inches away from the cars speeding by.
This is just one of the bicycle safety issues the council members declared a priority at Monday night’s meeting.
“This just helps create some awareness and moves that project along down the road and shows the citizens and the city that …

“Ride of Silence” to Honor Three Bicyclists Killed in Abilene Last Year

By: Erica Garner | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Three bicyclists killed after being struck by vehicles in Abilene last year will be honored in a “Ride of Silence” later this month.
The ride, hosted at McMurry University, will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, with pre-ride ceremonies beginning at 6:40 p.m. The Abilene Police department is asking riders to arrive by 6:15 p.m. for …

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