Posts from ‘January, 2012’

Since becoming a parent, I have had the chance to celebrate many different milestones along the life of my boys.  Most of the milestones experienced thus far have been more significant as a parent, then as a kid (no toddler is excited about the sore gums appreciated with a first tooth).  Now that my boys are over [...]

Track reconstruction at the Del Valle Motorcross Park has progressed at a slower rate than expected so the Dirt Derby will not be returning until February 21: Unfortunately the six inches or so of rain that fell this past week have forced us to delay the spring iteration of The Peddler Dirt Derby by a [...]

Last week, Austin’s Bicycle Advisory Council held their monthly meeting in new digs at City Hall. As an alternate member of the group, here is a report on the meeting. There has been a gradual transition in the Bike/Ped department from not just infrastructure creation but also working to make cycling more appealing to the [...]

Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up. Thursday, January 26 [...]

One of the most wonderful institutions of Austin bike culture is the Austin Bike Zoo. Their whimsical creations like the Bike Snake and pedal powered butterflies and bats are a unique addition to any parade. Back in 2009, Austin Bike Zoo produced a 2 wheeled version of Alice in Wonderland that was a highlight of [...]

This is not the first time around the block for me: it’s no secret that I like bikes and I like art too. I thrive off of the feeling of inspiration that each generates in my life. I especially like when the two worlds of bicycle and art merge. I recently shared that I had [...]

Shit Cyclists Say:

I hate falling. I hate falling when I am going fast. I hate falling when I am going slow. I hate falling when it is quite obviously my fault. I especially hate falling when it is somebody else’s fault.           If you ride your bike long enough you are bound to [...]

Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up. Thursday, January 19 [...]

For the  most part, bicycles ride are peaceful and fun. If bicycle rides weren’t something I enjoyed I would not ride nearly as much or at all. Basic Pavlovian response stuff. I do what feels good to me. Yet, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows and unicorns all the time when on two wheels. Similar [...]