Posts from ‘April, 2009’

This week, the City of Austin launched a pilot bike share program gear towards city staff to reduce vehicle emissions for short trips. Staff will be able to reserve bikes online and check them out whne they need them. Add this to the Austin CarShare program the City is doing to reduce greenhouse gases through [...]

I found this video over at How to Avoid the Bummer Life the other day. In the best traditions of Waiting for Guffman and Best in Show, I give you Kenny “Dangerous” Hicks performing his world famous two tall boy 12 oz beer can jump on his huffy tall bike. Get ready to be amazed.

Earlier today, Marcus posted a story about the Austin Commuter Challenge. Well, I came across this great video made by New Belgium Brewery, sponsors of the Tour De Fat among others,  encouraging everyone to ride more and drive less. I’m ready to get out there and ride (as opposed to every other day!)

After their noon press conference today, the Austin Commuter Challenge has officially been launched. You can sign up as an individual or as part of a team. There was talk about maybe forming a League of Bicycling Voters team, for example. So now that the site is up and launched, go do it! We were [...]

I’m not much of a mountain biker, but I gather from the calendar that April is when things start to really happen in MTB racing and riding. The Austin Ridge Riders are having their big Single Track Stampede and the Austin Flyers have just posted an updated club ride schedule for mountain bike rides including [...]

Interested in doing a triathlon and want questions answered? Attend this special session tomorrow at Mellow Johnny’s and find out if the tri lifestyle is for you! There will be sessions for clothing, gear and training along with door prizes. 6:30pm-8:30pm 400 Nueces RSVP to erin@mellowjohnnys.com

There will be a noon press conference at Austin City Hall tomorrow for the Austin Commuter Challenge contest. Registration for the Challenge will begin shortly after. From their press release: May is Bicycle Month in Austin, and Bicycle Sport Shop would like to celebrate with a friendly challenge for Austin and the surrounding area. The [...]

It’s been nearly 24 hours since I asked our readers to put their two cents in on our next long-term test vehicle.  So far the Trek Soho is in the lead with three votes. Here are the bikes that have also gotten votes: Strida folding bike – yep this would be interesting. I dunno if [...]

It’s Bicycle Sport Shop’s time for a big sale this weekend. They advertise every bike will be on sale, and looks like pretty decent discounts on accessories and clothing.