In our recent posting about the Downtown Austin Plan, you may have been confused by the part about accommodating “A,B, and C Cyclists” – and so, to clear things up, I asked Nathan Wilkes at the City of Austin for an explanation of that that all means. Here’s what the official categories mean and why [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2009’
Dumbest Product of the Week- 23rd Edition, The Claw by Gladiator Garage Works
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 [...]
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 [...]
Yogurt vs. Gasoline – who wins?
I found this on Bike Friendly Oak Cliff and had to share:
Bike Route #42 Update: Closure on Manor Road this weekend
The City of Austin has put out this statement about a temporary closure this weekend that will effect Bike Route #42. It looks as if CapMetro will be working on the railroad this weekend on Manor Road between Alexander Avenue and Banton Road. When traveling eastbound on Manor Road (before the rail line) please use [...]
Chronic Cycling Wear – Locally Grown Technical T’s and Jerseys
Nando Caban-Mendez is just an ordinary cyclist, with an ordinary day job as an environmental designer. “I’m not a racer,” he said. “I just love to ride bikes.” And he has designed cycling jerseys and technical t-shirts that fit that same love for bikes. He started Chronic Cycling about a year ago, and has collected [...]
Wheel building class to be offered at Mellow Johnny’s in March
While I was putting together the weekly round up of cycling culture events this week, I came across the announcement that Mellow Johnny’s will be having a wheel building class on Thursday, March 5 and Thursday, March 12. The cost of the class is $200 or $400 depending on your choices and includes everything you need to [...]
