Quick quizz! Who said this: We ought to replace the automobile with bicycles. It would be better for our coronaries, our dispositions, and certainly our finances. The connection between automobile use and a poor health and an empty pocket book are not new. It turns out some visionaries were finding problems with the car culture [...]
Posts on ‘October 26th, 2010’
APD looking for witnesses/tips on Sunday’s tragic hit & run
On Sunday morning, Austinite John Simpson was hit and severely injured by a car while riding his bike to work. Simpson is a chef at the Austin Children’s Shelter and was hit at around 6 AM Sunday morning at the Berkman Drive and 51st Street. He is at Brackenridge Hospital and is in critical condition. [...]
Dirt Derby welcomes costumes with prizes tonight!
Tonight is another night of off road bike racing at the Dirt Derby. The Derby organizers are encouraging folks to wear costumes as they race and will be giving away special prizes for their favorites. This might take some thought as the best trick or treat/Halloween party costume might not be so great to race [...]
