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Posts on ‘April 9th, 2010’

Friday Film Fun: Cycling and Parkinson’s

Last week, the New York Times published a remarkable story about some Dutch doctors that discovered individuals so afflicted with Parkinson’s Disease that they cannot walk still are able to ride a bike without any trouble. Apparently, they think cycling uses a different part of the brain than walking (which might explain why cycling is [...]

New A2W Sponsor: Freewheeling Bicycles

Freewheeling Bicycles open Sunday one time only for special sale Austin on Two Wheels would like to welcome our newest site sponsor, Freewheeling Bicycles. Freewheeling is having a special sale this weekend and will be open on Sunday, 1-5 PM, a rarity for a shop that normally let’s staff enjoy the day of rest. They [...]

1 mom, 2 kids, 30 Days of Bike: Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of my month-long series about me and the 30 days of biking challenge.  Over the month of April, I will take my bike out for at least a short ride every day.  I’m also hoping to reduce my car use and perhaps even shed a pound or two. You might [...]