The vote on Hike & Bike Trail boardwalk extension has been moved to March 5. That means you have a little more time to tell our city council members you support this project. Do it! On March 5, the Austin City Council will be voting on a proposed plan for completing the gap in the [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2009’
Cycling linked to early onset of osteoporosis
This week, the LA Times reported on a study that showed the higher incident of early onset of osteoporosis in cyclists due to its non-impact nature. Your bones get stronger and rebuild themselves in response to impact. Cyclists may be fit, but by removing this bone growth cycle plus possible calcium leeching from sweat, those using [...]
Dear Randall’s, thanks for the “Bike Rack”
…but can we get a real one next time? When my neighborhood Randall’s grocery store was “refreshed” or whatever you wanna call it (the store at Ben White & Manchaca if you’re wondering), they were kind enough to install this row of “bicycle racks” on the side of the building. Bike rack goes in quotes [...]
Grand Re-Opening Party for Eastside Pedal Pushers This Sunday
Last fall, we profiled the bike shop Eastside Pedal Pushers and its owner Lee Gresham. It’s a great local bike shop just east of downtown. Since the interview, Eastside Pedal Pushers moved to new digs at 1414 East 5th Street which is East 5th and Onion Street. To celebrate their move, Lee and the gang are having a Grand Re-Opening [...]
Notorious NYPD bike shover Patrick Pogan gets the boot
The New York Times is reporting that New York police officer Patrick Pogan has been fired from the department although Pogan’s lawyer says he’s resigned. (No can’t fire me, I quit!) For those of you who don’t remember, Pogan was video taped last year knocking a cyclist off his bike during a Manhattan Critical Mass ride. A [...]
Dumbest Product takes a one week break
Dumbest Product of the Week is taking a one week hiatus. I had a product selected for this week, but just not the time. We’ll be back with more fun next week. In the meantime, check out our archive of previous Dumbest Products for some golden oldies.
Austin Bicycle Plan Open House at Mellow Johnny’s Thursday, February 26
Yesterday we reported on the upcoming March 4th Austin Bicycle Plan open house, but there’s an earlier event if you just can’t wait to get your hands on this phone-book-sized document and learn more about it will affect your biking life for the next decade or so. This open house is next Thursday, February 26 [...]
You’re in the jungle baby, and you’re gonna lock up your bike
Ever needed to park your bicycle downtown but you just couldn’t find tall enough artificial vegetation to lock up to? The Downtown Austin Alliance has your back, in a big way! Following the lead of similar projects in Louisville, New York City and other places, the DAA is almost ready to give the cycling community [...]
Your input is still needed on bike safety devices
At last night’s Bicycle Advisory Council meeting, I was informed that the city has gotten over 50 very good responses to this urgent request, but they would still like more! This is a great chance to make yourself heard and have an impact on bike safety here in Austin. Because this is so important, I’m [...]
Friday Film Fun: Bikes selling beer again
I’ve got to hand it to Miller. Their beer may suck, but they seem to be the most mainstream product showing bikes as legitimate, if not down right preferred transportation. First, we had biking in the snow for your High Life as a sign of patriotic duty. Now, we have an easy, downhill both ways [...]
