Posts from ‘May, 2009’

On the evening of Wednesday, May 20th, 2009, cyclists all over the world will ride in honor and in memory of fellow cyclists that have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. In Austin TX, we will start an eight-mile ride originating and ending on the Pfluger Bridge. Start: 6:15pm This ride will [...]

From the Yellow Bike Project: This Thursday, May 21st, Austin City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2009 update to Austin’s Bicycle Master Plan.  The update outlines a long-term strategy for making cycling a safer and more viable mode of transportation in Austin.  We need to be there, because those who are against [...]

Last week, Marcus posted info about an event for  Querencia Community Bike Shop in Denton, TX. The shop is doing many of the things Austin Yellow Bike Project is doing: rebuilding old bikes and putting them out in the community for those who need them. I just came across this video about the Querencia Community Bike Shop which [...]

How did you feel about Bike To Work Day 2009? From what I saw it was VERY busy at all the stations in the downtown area. Since I work at home, I didn’t have anywhere in particular to go so I followed the lead of Eileen and just rode around to a few stations to [...]

 Earlier this year, Austin got its very own bike polo club organized by  local bike polo afficianto Robert. Mallets were provided and all bike were welcome and soon the matches grew from a Sunday afternoon affair to an additional Thursday, post-work social game. Heck, even Marcus got in on the action. Well, the Austin Bike [...]

I came across this video at Urban Velo, and while I understand virtually none of it, it’s still awesome. A covered recumbent pedicab? We should be so lucky.

Eileen from Mellow Johnny’s sends this fun event in for tomorrow’s Bike To Work Day breakfast stations: The Juan Big Breakfast Ride – Celebrate Bike to Work Day by not going to work! Plan your route and visit as many Bike to Work Day stations as you can in 2 short hours. This is all [...]

Just in from Rob D’Amico, some final(?) news on the James Clayton saga: Clayton appeared in court today, here’s the deal they struck: Two state felony theft charges: 180 days Two burglarly second degree felonies: 4 years Two other charges not considered and packaged with the deal So total sentence, 4 years in Texas Department [...]

Bike Month has had some great events so far and things aren’t letting up. If you don’t bike to work, get yer’ but out there Friday for Bike to Work Day with tons of free breakfast stations. Plus on Saturday you can essentially spend your entire day biking from party to party. Here’s a quick [...]

Biking to work on Friday and want to get some little reward for your efforts, spend a little time with your fellow cyclists and generally get in on the good vibes from Bike Month? Obviously you need to come to one of the Bike To Work Day breakfast stations on Friday! From 7am-9am on Friday, [...]