2009 was a momentous year for cycling in Austin with several mile stones passed and the volume of people moving on two wheels growing. Here is a quick run down of what I think are the top ten Austin bike related stories in order of importance. If 2010 is anything like this year, Austin’s cycling [...]
Posts Tagged ‘alleycross’
Final Dirt Derby cancelled, but South Side Happy Hour Bike Polo on for tonight
As we suspected, it looks like the final Dirt Derby will not be happening tonight: We were hoping to be able to end our season series on high note, but mother nature foiled us yet again. The bad news is that tonight was to be the last of our races in 2009. The good news [...]
Thy Neighbors Bike brings back alleycross with Man v Mud tonight
We are still awaiting word on whether the last Dirt Derby of the season will be put on tonight or if the wet and foggy weather means another cancellation. We’ll let you know as soon as we hear something. In case the unfortunate does happen, Thy Neighbors Bike has put together an alleycross, an underground [...]
Alleycross on for tonight!
Yesterday, we mentioned the Dirt Derby was canceled but hoped an alleycross would sprout in its place. Success! Want to race in freezing rain and mud? Is there anything better for cyclocross? Bring $5 to the Lamar Blvd Plfuger Pedestrian bridge by 7 PM tonight to make it happen. If you are not up for [...]
Last minute Man v. Mud underground ‘cross race scheduled for tonight
Whether you are a dedicated cyclocross racer or curious hipster, you should get yourself out tonight to this first in series of alleycross put together by the Cyclebum. Man v Mud Alleycross: Part 1 Friday, November 20 Lamar Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake Meet at 6:30, Ride to race at 7:00, race at 7:30. $5 [...]
Sunday mid-day Alleycross the last in the 3 part OG Kross series
Thy Neighbor’s Bike is at it again, and this time it’s not a last minute replacement for the Dirt Derby. This Sunday at noon, all those who missed today’s Cyclocross Scuffle or made it but want more punishment, our friend local underground ‘cross series comes to the rescue. This race is the 3rd and final [...]
Dirt Derby canceled for tonight, Alleycross is ON!
UPDATE: James Zapata from Cyclebum has confirmed that Alleycross is on tonight. In the most democratic spirit, you define the theme! This just in from the Dirt Derby organizers: Sorry to disappoint everyone yet again, but the track conditions at Del Valle are just too muddy for any racing this evening. We hope to see [...]
Dirt Derby canceled for this week
Last week’s Ladies Night and Drag Race at the Dirt Derby was a blast, but today’s downpour means the track and parking will be too muddy to race. This is a real bummer as I just built up my latest frame, a cyclocross bike, for my booth at the Texas Custom Bicycle Show and had [...]
Dirt Derby delayed once again, Alleycross steps into the fold
While this wet weather has been a blessing to our drought stricken region, it has been a curse for the Dirt Derby. For the fifth week in a row, the extremely muddy conditions of the Dirt Derby track has caused the weekly race series to be cancelled. Due to the wet track (again) this week’s [...]
Dirt Derby punts for another week
This is starting to resemble Ground Hog Day: New month, same weather. Things are currently ‘squishy’ out on the course. If you were at ACL this weekend, you still don’t know what mud is. At this point, an ark made of innertubes is a possibility, and also perhaps throwing rice all over the course to [...]
