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TEAM TEXAS CYCLING |
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The main purpose of Team Texas Cycling is to support, expand and enhance the cycling experience in Texas and around the nation, one step at a time. Here are some other things we would like to do, as the opportunities arise: 1. Sponsor bike tours, both on an annual, big deal basis and some other shorter rides. 2. Help people who love cycling to get together for common cause. 3. Support legislation at the town/city and state level toward making biking safer. Help ensure that those who disregard the safety of cyclists in cars and trucks face legal consequences, whenever possible. Strengthen laws in regard to motorized crashes into cyclists. Encourage thorough investigation of crashes. 3(a) Engage in cycling education efforts through production of videos and other means to alert the general public to the rights of cyclists and the need for care on the roads when bikers are present. 4. Support efforts to create bike trails, bike lanes and bike friendly environments. 5. Encourage younger riders to expand and extend their biking activities and to consider racing at the amateur and professional levels. 6. Provide safety information for members and non-members in regard to safe cycling, the proper wearing of bike helmets and overall safe practices on bikes. 7. Encourage members and others to respect traffic laws and practice defensive riding on streets and roads. 8. Encourage the creation of special biking areas on less traveled roads for weekend and holiday cycling with reduced car traffic. 9. Provide discounts and other benefits for members at bike shops and other locations where they shop. 10. Support an annual biking event for members that creates a festive, fun atmosphere for all. 11. Develop the means of sponsoring a professional bike racing team, using the cycling club name.
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