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Posts on ‘September 18th, 2008’

My initial thoughts on Portland bike culture

I’m writing this on an iPhone so I’ll be brief. I spent the afternoon walking around downtown Portland, and everthing about this city is set up to support cycling and encourage people to use bikes for transportation. From bike paths to the airport, to hooks and space for bikes on trains, to bike boxes and [...]

Reminder: Austin stop of the International Bicycle Film Festival this weekend

This is a reminder that the 2008 International Bicycle Film Festival will be stopping in Austin on Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20.  There are four different programs which will all be screened at 501 Studio at the corner E. 5th St. and Brushy St. Tickets, which can be purchased online, are $10 for each program or $25 for a [...]

AustinBikeBlog becomes PortlandBikeBlog for the weekend

As you read this, I am on my way to Portland, Oregon to compete in some race. Honestly, I am not nearly as excited about this race as I was when I spent countless hours this spring training to qualify for it. Maybe I’m just burned out, but in the last month or so I’ve [...]