Posts from ‘November, 2011’

My light flickers into a steady beam as the dynamo wheel speeds up. I hear the first laugh of a man and woman, the seed of new romance. In the dark, I feel the chill on my face while my legs moved like pistons. I see a small pin point of light coming towards me [...]

This Saturday, Bicycle Sport Shop and Edible Austin will be giving you a chance to sample local food, experience urban farming, and support a good cause. 4th Annual Urban Farm Bicycle Tour will offer a self guided tour of farmers markets, urban farms and community gardens all to benefit the Sustainable Food Center and Urban [...]

No weekly recommended events post this week… most of the regular events are not happening due to the holiday weekend and there is not much else happening. See our our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events to catch a group ride if you are needing to pedal off the mega calories. There are a few [...]

Two major subjects were discussed at the CAMPO Policy Board meeting of November 14th: CAMPO TIP Amendments and the STP-MM funding decision. CAMPO TIP Amendments At many CAMPO Policy Board meetings, the board considers amendments to the CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP includes transportation projects receiving federal funding that the CAMPO board has [...]

I know a few months ago I shared my critique of the current load of roadie bloggers who think part of their “culture” is fetishizing rules on clothing and equipment. While I see these rules as a reflection of the writers’ personal insecurities, they are off putting and do not serve us well. So at [...]

Pedaling within the hustle and bustle of the big-city life in Austin I’ve discovered a few places that feel like an oasis in an exhaust-fumed desert. Places that exude serenity, and have the feeling of timelessness, like all motion stops around me when I’m there. The feeling of motionless, of simply just being, is tremendously [...]

The week before Thanksgiving has a lot to offer if you want to go off road. The Dirty Duathlon and Natural Bridge Caverns Duathlon make you do some running before you hit the trail while Bicycle Sport Shop continues its beginner friendly ride series with their No Turkeys Allowed Ride on Sunday. Of course, the [...]

Program to help children in need looking for volunteers For over a decade, Mix 94.7 DJs JB & Sandy’s has been bringing holiday cheer to local children with their Bikes for Kids giveaway. To date, the program has given away 10,000 Trek bicycles to families in need throughout the central Texas community. This year, the [...]

Commuting by bike with the time change equals your commute ride home in the evenings is going to be in the dark. In the summer show up at work with one pant leg rolled up, and as a red-faced sweaty version of yourself. On the rare day of temperatures in the 50s, I make sure [...]

The cycling scene is starting to slow down towards its winter slumber… if you can call 60 degrees and sunny winter! Still, there are some great end of season tours on Saturday and the return of the “Dude Looks Like A Lady Ride” on Sunday. Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the [...]