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A2W Tweets summary for the Week of March 1, 2010

Twitter_256x256Here’s is the week that was in cycling via the abridged version of Austin on Two Wheel‘s Twitter feed.

This gives those not on Twitter or who missed our Tweets a chance to check out interesting bike related articles, photos, and videos from the week that might not warrant a full post on our site. If you want more up to the minute info, you can follow us on Twitter by adding us to your following list here or by adding “austinon2wheels.”

  1. Yep, there are no new ideas: Separated Bike Infrastructure- 1915 http://tiny.cc/DOo2V via @copenhagenize
  2. This just in: CapMetro’s rail service got the green light from the Feds and will begin service on Mar 22. First week is free.
  3. I too often have Phil & Paul in my head as I ride. RT @BikePortland Video: A “Commuter Dreams” of the Tour de France http://bit.ly/ccJHxd
  4. Friday Film Fun: Shots from the 2010 NAHBS http://tiny.cc/B6PIZ
  5. RT @KVUE Rise Across Texas: Cycling is more than a recreational sport. . . http://bit.ly/cnrwsc
  6. To all my followers, @tiffstreats didn’t come out against the bike blvd & the sign was unauthorized. Keep getting your sugar fix from Tiff’s
  7. Wanting a great supported ride through some beautiful pine woods just outside of ATX? Check out Pedal Thru the Pines! http://tiny.cc/VxI4q
  8. Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 3/4- 3/10/10 http://tiny.cc/Ktse2
  9. I’ve been criticized for never covering BMX in ATX. Turns out the city is building a new BMX/skate park: http://tiny.cc/aoHnj via @ATXBS
  10. Have you RSVP’d for the @bikehugger SXSW Mobile Social on Sat, Mar 13? It’s gonna be big! Over 1350 have RSVP’d on FB. http://tiny.cc/i4k5G
  11. Gotta get me one of these: Beer Can Bottle Cage Love http://tiny.cc/sq3EQ (via @BikeHugger)
  12. Duh! RT @alttransport: British Govt: More car ownership, less walking and biking factors behind rising obesity: http://bit.ly/97hXaJ
  13. RT @DrivewayRaces Full & 1/2 season passes available for ’10 Series. Race more 4 less money! Info under the Season Pass http://bit.ly/bTj79p
  14. APD Chief Acevedo returns for second forum with the cycling community http://tiny.cc/cLgzD
  15. Yikes. Saudi youth purposely plow down British cyclist and UK embassy says no foul play, it was accident. http://tiny.cc/7IdEK
  16. Extremely helpful to the newbie. RT @GlennGarry Austin group rides demystified, a sampling to help newer riders. http://bit.ly/boFvSz
  17. Images from the 2010 NAHBS in Richmond, VA http://tiny.cc/ajnrW
  18. Holy crap: RT @JacksonNacht: http://tinyurl.com/ykgwezg Oil drilling creates flammable water supply. Burn on, big river, burn on.
  19. RT @NewUrbanism New Research Shows Walkability, Housing Choice and Transit Reduce Oil Dependency and Promote Health: http://bit.ly/di78B2
  20. This just in: Austin confirmed to be the location of the 2011 North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS). Sweet!
  21. RT @cyclelicious Cyclelicious: NAHBS 2010 Photos Friday http://www.cyclelicio.us/2010/nahbs-2010-photos-friday/
  22. Where not to put your money: Sovereign Bank on Nuece St put anti-bike blvd sign up: http://tiny.c/WJfMm RT & close your acct there.
  23. In honor of NAHBS, Friday Film Fun: Framebuilding roundup http://tiny.cc/s6vpG
  24. Attn ATX Colnago fans: CX1 will be available at @neloscycles in ATX next week along with the gorgeous EPS. @ColnagoWorld exclusively.
  25. RT @erintruslow Real Ale Ride… Have you registered? http://www.realaleride.com/register.html Real Ale Ride 2010: Individual Registration
  26. Massive turnout by cycling community at Third Nueces Street Bike Boulevard Open House: http://tiny.cc/CPCKs
  27. The end of an era? GM to shut down Hummer brand: http://tiny.cc/uTtuD The market finally responds to our excesses and says “no”.
  28. Coach Sara Krause posts ultra endurance event training tips. Part 1: http://tiny.cc/vV39r Part 2: http://tiny.cc/SNfQy
  29. City of Austin to hold first Austin Ciclovia planning meeting March 12 http://tiny.cc/8Jpu0
  30. Local bike apparel maker @ChronicCycling up & running again after a hiatus. Old stock on sale too. http://tiny.cc/lDlpg
  31. Danish city bike co. @Velorbis enters e-bike market with classically designed Elechic. Pictures & pricing please! http://tiny.cc/Isj3Q
  32. Next time you hear the auto industry talk about how they want to protect the environment remember this ad: http://tiny.cc/Q3ivV

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