Texas Biking January 26th 2020
Bicycle Diaries: Dallas to Fort Worth via Trinity River
Regan O’Brien | www.blogoutside.com
Studio Outside completed an extensive urban design framework to connect the people of Dallas to the new Harold Simmons Park in the Trinity River. The study inspired me, but also made me curious about not only the city connected to the river and its park, but also the river connecting our cities.
Here in the DFW Metroplex, we have a unique urban condition. Dallas and Fort Worth are connected over 40 miles of the Trinity River. Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, and other Metroplex cities also encompass portions of the river in this space. Dallas, the eastern metropolis, intercepts the Trinity River just before it turns south into the Great Trinity Forest, eventually making its way to the Trinity River Bay where it disperses into the …
Bike safety a responsibility of both cyclists and motorists
Mark Spurlock | www.reporternews.com
As we all know, Abilene is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. We always enjoy seeing Abilene ranked high in categories regarding the quality of life we enjoy here.
However, the recent headline (Reporter-News, Jan. 12) “Study: Abilene No. 2 most dangerous city for cyclists" grabbed my attention and that of others who are part of Abilene bicycle clubs, local bike commuters and area recreational riders. …
Austin Goes Dutch: What City Leaders Learned about Biking
nextdoor.com
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library Meeting will be in the Demonstration Area located on the first floor by the Shoal Creek entrance
"Join Bike Austin in welcoming Austin City Council member Paige Ellis and Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker for a presentation on their recent trip to the Netherlands with PeopleForBikes.org. We’ll hear about what they learned on bike rides and meeting with cycling community leaders in several Dutch cities, and their ideas about how we transform Austin into a city that treasures cycling for all the benefits it offers. Cash bar."
Check Out Austin / TX Capitol Bike Tour
by Mike’s Bikes and Tours | www.facebook.com
Friday, January 31, 2020 at 10 AM – 12 PM CST
1000 Robert E Lee Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States A perfect combination of urban and natural, street riding and hike n bikes. We’ll go from the springs and the lake, to the bat bridge and downtown and to the Texas Capitol and Shoal Creek hike-n-bike. Then back to the Pfluger bridge and barton creek, the best tour to see Austin!