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Posts on ‘March 6th, 2009’

Rush Limbaugh wants you to get off the road

In an article by Adam Voiland via the Streetsblog Network, there are some choice quotes from Rush Limbaugh about cyclists. Somehow I get the feeling  he doesn’t like us. Frankly, if the door opens into a bicycle rider I won’t care. I think they ought to be off the streets and on the sidewalk. Pedestrians [...]

Dumbest Product of the Week- 25th Edition, The Wind Helmet

It’s hard to believe, but Dumbest Product of the Week has entered its 25th edition, our silver anniversary so to speak. We’ve enjoyed skewering silly products these last seven months, and despite the seeming implosion of our economy, they just keep coming. I’d like to thank one of our vigilant readers for sending me this [...]

City Council passes boardwalk to complete Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail

Last night, the Austin City Council voted 7-0 to approve the construction of an over-the-water boardwalk on Lady Bird Lake to complete the full 10 mile loop of the Hike and Bike Trail. Thanks to everyone who wrote or called in to express your support for this project. While the project has been approved, it [...]