Through riding my bicycle I’ve met some of the coolest people I know. Although the two aren’t mutually exclusive, riding a bicycle and being cool. Maybe if riding a bicycle and cool were connected exclusively then helmet and bicycle would form together in a single thought bubble above riders’ heads at the thought of pedaling [...]
Posts from ‘October, 2011’
Dirt Derby back on Tuesday Night
After the blessed break in our drought last week, the Dirt Derby was punted due to an overly muddy course. The this week has allowed everything to dry out nicely with the series back to its regular schedule this Tuesday. As always, Austin on Two Wheels will be hosting a free beginner cyclocross clinic before [...]
Photos from the 2011 Texas Custom Bicycle Show
This last weekend was the 4th Annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show at the Austin Convention Center. In addition to previous exhibitors, we saw 5 new exhibitors reflecting the growth of framebuilding in Texas and beyond. There we lots of great bikes and locally made accessories. Look for the show to return next fall but maybe [...]
Texas Custom Bicycle Show this weekend, October 15-16 at Austin Convention Center!
This Saturday and Sunday the Texas Custom Bicycle Show will be bringing framebuilders and bicycle accessory makes from the Lone Star State and beyond to our fair city. Since its humble start at the Frisco Velodrome in North Dallas four years ago, the show created by Daltex‘s Glenn Thompson has grown each year with over [...]
Friday Film Fun: New City of Austin Share the Road PSA
The Austin Master Bicycle Plan calls for the education and promotion of cycling through public education, and to that end the City of Austin has released this new feel good Share the Road PSA ad. After their initial bizarre, extremely negative Share the Road Rant ad, this one is a welcome change. Lots of happy, [...]
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 10/13- 10/19/11
This weekend framebuilders from all over Texas and beyond will descend on Austin for the 4th annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show Saturday and Sunday at the Austin Convention Center. If you missed the North American Handmade Bicycle Show when it came to Austin in February, this weekend is your chance to get the flavor of [...]
Austin Safe Routes to School response to A2W critique
Editor note: In September, I shared how my children’s school was selected for Austin’s Safe Routes to School, a program designed to encourage children to walk and bike to school and do it safely. I expressed support for this program but also offered a critique of how some of the fear inducing facts might cause [...]
Dog-Cycling
Riding bicycles is like trying on masks at the Spirit of Halloween Store. I have a serious case of bike lust, and to satiate my bike lust I have a semi-permanent collection of bicycles to peruse and try on to suit my daily whims. A fixie for the days when I wanna feel hip around [...]
New A2W Sponsor- Destination: Leakey by Austin Cycle Camp
Austin on Two Wheels is pleased to announce our latest site sponsor Austin Cycle Camp who is putting together an extraordinary fully supported, multi-day ride in the Hill Country called Destination: Leakey. This looks like a wicked, great time so check it out! Dubbed Destination: Leakey, our weekend kicks off Friday, October 21 and covers [...]
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 [...]
