Are dumb products simply foolish entries in the marketplace or are they part of an more sinister plot? In the past I’ve had my doubts, but I’d like to think all these folks are well meaning if misdirected souls. Thanks to Bike Hacks for alerting me to this week’s nominee for Dumbest Product of the [...]
Posts on ‘February 13th, 2009’
Hammer the group ride then step out on the town with Dromarti shoes
I have to admit I’m a bit of a Retr0-grouch. I preferred handmade lugged steel to mass produced carbon and TIG welded frames, high polished metal components to carbon and plastic ones (even when it comes to floor pumps), and wool jerseys to lyrca. This is more about my fashion sense than any dislike of [...]
Austin on Two Wheels’ Comprehensive list of Austin bike shops
Where can I buy a bike? What’s the closest place to pick up some tubes? Where are repair shops in my neighborhood? With three dozen bike shops in Austin, Austin On Two Wheels has but together this comprehensive list of all the bike shops in town to help you find the right shop for you. [...]
Last minute alleycross race this Sunday
ATXBS is reporting a last minute alleycross race scheduled for this Sunday which did not make our Austin Bike Culture Calendar roundup for the coming weekend. Based on our calendar of events, it looks like you’ll be able to do back to back alleycattin’ this Sunday! Alley Cross #7 Sunday, February 15 7PM Lamar Blvd [...]
Your input is needed – and fast! – on testing bike safety devices
We received this email from Annick Beaudet at the City of Austin and wanted to help get out the word. This is important! Email your feedback using the address at the end of this post. Greetings Austin Bicycle Community, The City of Austin, via the help of the Center of Transportation Research, is conducting a [...]
