School’s back in, it’s officially fall, and several of my friends have already succumbed to one form of sickness or another. Since it’s timely, I thought I’d talk a little about illness, and how you should handle training when you have caught a bug. To start, let’s define the parameters for cessation of training, because [...]
Posts from ‘September, 2009’
Review: The Helmet Lock
My experience: I used the Helmet Lock to lock up my helmet on a few trips around the neighborhood and downtown. Function: 4/5 Style: 2/5 Build Quality: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 Availability: The Helmet Lock is available for $12.95 or $19.95 for two at the Helmet Lock website. Summary: For those wanting to leave their helmet behind when they lock up, [...]
Keep up with the Giro d’ Ghetto at Thy Neighbor’s Bike
After a Tuesday rest day, the Giro d’ Ghetto starts up again this evening with an Alleycat race. While some are competing for the overall title, you can still race individual stages. All races start at 8 PM at the Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge on Lady Bird Lake, $5 per night. The organizer is [...]
City of Austin partners with local bike shops on Bike Safety Check at Pfluger Bridge
As part of a program to encourage bicycle commuting and good bike etiquette, the City of Austin is partnering with local bike shops to put on a series of Bike Safety Check/Trail Etiquette Station every other Thursday 7 AM- 9 AM on the Pfluger Bridge October through December. The first will be hosted by Bicycle [...]
LOBV meeting draws cycling leaders, plans for future
Last night, the League of Bicycling Voters had an organizational meeting to recommit to Austin cycling advocacy and build a stronger, professional organization. At the meeting were leaders from most of the larger cycling organizations in town including Austin Cycling Association, Austin Ridge Riders, Yellow Bike Project, and Bike Texas as well as community outreach [...]
Austin Cycling Association launches new site
After months of work, the Austin Cycling Association has launched a new version of their site giving a little more blog like feel and easier access to upcoming rides. Also updated is the style and look of the site making it a bit more attractive and contemporary looking. Check it out.
Dirt Derby cancelled again
Apparently, like mobile homes, God hates Ladies Night at the Dirt Derby. Despite the clearing weather this afternoon, the rain from yesterday and this morning have made the track and parking lot a muddy mess. The race organizers are going to reload and try for next week.
A Series of Tubes: Final buildup on Marcus Rando Light Touring Bike
“Bike building is a lot like the Internet. They both involve a series of tubes.” Elliott McFadden,Violet Crown Cycles Earlier this month, I wrote about the randonneur bicycle, a French style light touring bike, I designed and built for Marcus. It came back from powder coating a few weeks ago, and I built it up [...]
Location set for LOBV meeting
The League of Bicycling Voters will have their first meeting is some time tomorrow night and now have the location, the Rio Grande Restaurant. Coming off their very well attended round table discussion with David Byrne and the hiring of a new Executive Director, Tom Wald, the LOBV is ready to get even more active [...]
Reviews, reviews, reviews later this week
We were sent several products to review over the summer and have been woefully behind on getting reviews written up for you. Look for reviews this week of the FlashBak, The Helmet Lock, and Global Ride: Hawaii Rides DVDs for riding on indoor trainer.
