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Posts on ‘October 6th, 2011’

Dirt Derby – participant edition

Last week I went to the Peddler Dirt Derby, but as a spectator, because my bike didn’t have all its bits and pieces.  I went to take some pictures, heckle riders, and help out wherever I was needed. Aside from the nasty dust storm, the evening was quite fun.  I need to give a HUGE [...]

Steve Jobs: “Computers are like a bicycle for our minds”

R.I.P.- Steve Jobs (1955-2011) In the mid 80s, Apple founder Steve Jobs noted that the bicycle is the most efficient form of transportation on the planet. This second clip is not bicycle related per se, but an excellent speech about what is really important and following your dreams. It ends with this gem: “Your time [...]

Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 10/6- 10/12/11

This weekend will be big with the North American Cycle Courier Championships coming to Austin for the first time with a weekend of world class racing and more. The Dirt Derby series will also continue with more MTB short course and cyclocross fun in the dirt plus our own weekly free beginner cyclocross clinic before [...]