Texas Biking Action July 27th 2020
County commissioner Ellis provides more support for bike-sharing program
by Adam Zuvanich | theleadernews.com
The Harris County Commissioners Court recently approved a proposal by Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, an avid cyclist who serves part of the area, to invest an additional $1 million in Houston’s bike-sharing program.
According to a news release from Houston BCycle, a nonprofit created by the city in 2012, the money will go toward the expansion of the program. It now has 111 stations with about 800 bikes, including nine stations in the Heights and Washington Avenue areas.
“In addition to being environmentally friendly, cycling is currently one of the safest forms of transportation — we …
"In addition to being environmentally friendly, cycling is currently one of the safest forms of transportation — we need to ensure that it is an option for all residents."
— Houston BCycle (@HoustonBCycle) July 27, 2020
— @RodneyEllis, paving the way as usual. We're proud to have the opportunity to contribute to the mission! https://t.co/2teByDldRE
GET A FREE KIDS BIKE HELMET AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON THIS WEEK
by Eric Anthony | www.houstononthecheap.com
While we’re all staying at home right now, it’s more important than ever to stay active and healthy. This is especially true for kids who need to be active on a daily basis for their health and well-being. One of the best ways to be active while having some fun right now is to ride a bike, and the Children’s Museum of Houston wants to make it a little safer for your kids to do so this summer.
This Thursday, July 30, the Children’s Museum of Houston will be handing out free kids bike helmets as …
Rolling My Bike To See The Great Wheel Of Wichita Falls
Durango Texas | durangotexas.blogspot.com
It had been a day or two or three since my bike has rolled me anywhere, til today.
A cold front has lowered the temperature into the low 90s during the time of day I usually do my wheel rolling. The humidity makes the temperature feel hotter, as in over 100, but that is still …