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Why Do I Ride on the Road and NOT on the Sidewalk?

April 14th, 2009 · No Comments · FAQ

Texas Transportation Code specifically allows cyclists to ride on the streets, except where explicitly prohibited. (See BikeTexas.org for summary followed by full text from the Texas Transportation Code.)
I do not ride on the sidewalks because it is dangerous, and is actually illegal.  Think about it… motorists expect to see a pedestrian on the sidewalk traveling at approximately [...]

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Who Am I?

April 14th, 2009 · 1 Comment · FAQ

I am Jack, a 38 year old man who is attempting to do my part for the environment and for my own health. One of the ways I am doing this is by commuting to work on a bicycle. You might have seen me riding through South Arlington or Grand Prairie during the morning or [...]

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