Editor Note: This is our seventh winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Susan Wilcox. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will select a winning entry with a $50 cash [...]
Posts from ‘April, 2011’
15th Annual Political Pedal combines politicking, pedaling, and brews this Wednesday
This Wednesday is your chance to hobnob with local political leaders about bike issues with the 15th Annual Political Pedal. Austin City Council members and candidate will be in attendance! The ride will go from Austin City Hall to the Pfluger Bridge dedication and then on to Uncle Billy Brew & Que for schmoozing with [...]
Pampered Pedal ride this Saturday
The Austin on Two Wheels Urban Living Ride series continues this weekend with the Pampered Pedal. This shopping and spa day ride is a repeat from last year’s ride with new stops. Shopping stops will include newly opened fashion house Cypress Vanguard, West Elm and Whole Earth Provisions and yoga and massages provided by Castle [...]
New A2W Sponsor: Freewheeling Bicycles
Austin on Two Wheels would like to welcome our newest site sponsor, Freewheeling Bicycles. Freewheeling is a practically an Austin cycling institution, and this weekend they are doing something special: opening on Sunday. Their special hours are part of TrekFest, a once a year sale on Trek branded items. Deals include $50 off Trek fitness [...]
Ladies Army III coming to Austin May 7-8
Bike polo is certainly alive and thriving since it burst on the Austin scene a few years ago. The Austin Texas Bike Polo Social Club puts on weekly matches, has produced several tournaments, and even was the focus of a slick, Dell Lounge video. ATBPSC has upped the ante and will be hosting Ladies Army [...]
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 4/7- 4/13/11
This is going to be a perfect weekend to get out on your bike! The Austin on Two Wheels Urban Living rides continue this weekend with the Bicycle Sport Shop Art ride on Saturday and on Sunday the inaugural Round Rock Express Ride with a chase to win a Please Be Kind to Cyclists kit. [...]
My Ride Week #6 Winner: On a Misty Morning by Russell Taylor
Editor Note: This is our sixth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Austin bike commuter Russell Taylor. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will select a winning entry with [...]
Social Cycling Austin adds ride for greater good to the roster
Social Cycling Austin is best know for their massive Thursday Night Social Ride of chilling on two wheels and cheap or free booze, but now the group is looking to turn their good cycling vibes to the greater good with their new Lend Your Legs Ride. Starting Monday, April 18, the Lend Your Legs riders [...]
Portugal shows another way to sell cycling: Part of the good life
I recently came across this cycling promotional video from the City of Aveiro, Portugal, via Copenhagenize, and it is an interesting guide for those who want to promote cycling beyond the already committed. In this ad, cycling is presented as an integrated part of living the good life in the city. Where cars appear at [...]
Urban Living Ride Series continues this weekend with Bicycle Sport Shop Art Ride
After a break this weekend, Austin on Two Wheels’ Urban Living Ride Series continues this Saturday with the Bicycle Sport Shop Art Ride. Saturday, April 9 Meet up at 1:30 PM, Leave at 2:00 PM Whole Foods Market Lamar, 525 N. Lamar Blvd. In partnership with Bicycle Sport Shop, we are proud to produce this [...]
