07/22/2026
Road, gravel, or trail: Why every North Texas rider needs to be at the table on 9/19
Whether you ride road, gravel, mountain, or commute across town on pavement, there is one undeniable thread that unites every single person on two wheels: we just want to get home safely at the end of the ride.
Lately, the realities facing vulnerable road users have hit our community harder than ever. From the heartbreaking loss of riders like Hannah Rapp to the recent stripping away of federal bicycle infrastructure funds, it is clear that the cultural and physical gap between motorists and cyclists is widening.
These challenges aren't unique to one style of riding. Road cyclists, gravel grinders, mountain bikers connecting trailheads, and urban commuters all share the same pavement, the same risks, and the same fundamental needs. We cannot afford to operate in isolated discipline silos anymore. If we want to create safer roads and change how the general public sees us, we need a unified front.
Today, we are planting the seed for a new, collaborative regional effort: The Safe Cycling Initiative: A Practical Infrastructure Project.
What is The Safe Cycling Initiative? This initiative is designed to be a common-ground flag for the entire North Texas cycling community to rally around, focusing on two straightforward, high-level goals:
Practical Infrastructure: Instead of lobbying for expensive, multi-million-dollar urban parkways that take decades to build and never reach rural roads, we are focusing on common-sense, functional utility—like wider shoulders, cleared visibility zones, and safe connecting corridors that benefit riders, ranchers, and rural motorists alike.
Humanizing the Rider: We are launching active storytelling and educational campaigns to break down anti-cyclist prejudice in the general population. Our goal is to strip away the "us versus them" mentality by showing local drivers exactly who is out there on the road: parents, veterans, tradespeople, small business owners, and neighbors who deserve a safe passage home.
The Rally Point - A North Texas Cycling Summit on September 19th: An initiative like this only works if every corner of the cycling ecosystem is sitting at the table. While our team is laying the groundwork and providing the venue, this is not just an "adventure cycling" project—it belongs to the entire regional cycling community.
On Saturday, September 19th, we are opening the doors at 35 & Liberty in Gainesville during the day to host the North Texas Cycling Safety Summit, Community Bike Swap, and Vendor Expo (taking place ahead of our evening Midnight Massacre rides).
We are turning the daytime hours into a neutral, welcoming gathering space where regional road clubs, trail associations, advocacy groups, independent bike shops, and everyday riders can come together under one roof.
Here is what is taking shape for the daytime summit on 9/19:
The Cross-Discipline Summit: A collaborative meetup for regional club leaders, shop owners, advocates, and riders to connect, share ideas, and align our voices around practical road safety in North Texas.
Community Bike Swap & Vendor Demo Row: An open-market swap meet for riders to buy, sell, and trade bikes and gear, alongside demo tents and displays from local bike shops, frame builders, and outdoor brands.
Practical Workshops: Short, interactive sessions covering roadside mechanical rescue, visibility setups, satellite communications, and positive road etiquette when interacting with motorists and landowners.
We Need Your Help Connecting the Tribes: We are providing the stage and putting the operational framework together, but making a genuine regional impact requires partnering with all of the cycling stakeholders in North Texas.
Over the coming weeks, our primary goal is reaching out to organizational leaders, club presidents, shop owners, and regional advocacy coalitions across road, mountain, gravel, and urban cycling to formally invite them to participate, set up a booth, and join the summit on September 19th.
This is where we need your help: If you belong to a local road cycling club, serve on a mountain bike or trail committee, ride with a weekly group, or have a relationship with a local independent bike shop that should be represented on September 19th, please reach out to us.
Tell us which organizations we should be reaching out to, or better yet, put us in touch with their leadership directly. We want every passionate cycling organization in the region invited and represented, regardless of what kind of handlebars they ride.
When we stand together across all riding disciplines, our voice becomes impossible to ignore. Let’s build a safer, more connected future for every rider in North Texas. We look forward to seeing all of you—and your respective riding communities—on September 19th.
Ride safe,
Kevin Lee/Spinistry
The Safe Cycling Initiative
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