On Tuesday, I mentioned that in 2009 over 4200 bike related events occurred in Austin yielding an average event every 2 hours. 2010 doesn’t seem to be letting up. Social Cycling ATX’s Thursday Night Social Ride and the Full Moon Cruise tonight will ensure you can ring in the New Year on two wheels in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Dirt Derby’
Ten biggest stories of 2009 in Austin cycling
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 [...]
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 is [...]
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 cyclocross [...]
Dirt Derby scrapped for this week, one week left
It appears the Dirt Derby organizers just can’t get a break on the weather.
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the weekend wetness and today’s foggy drizzle have left the track unrideable yet again. There’s no Hammerhead Bicycles Dirt Derby this week, so use the time to go get some Swiftwick stockings to hang [...]
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 12/3- 12/9/09
Assuming the impending winter weather doesn’t throw a kink in things, there is a bunch to do this weekend including the Urban Farm Bike Tour, Congress Avenue Roll, and Austin Cycling Association Holiday Party.
Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. Thanks to Jason at [...]
No Dirt Derby This Week
As predicted earlier today, the wet weather means no Dirt Derby this week:
We’ve got to cancel again. Lots of rain overnight, and it’s looking like it’ll rain tomorrow evening as well. Stay warm and dry folks.
We’ll let you know if an alleycross is in the making.
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Dirt Derby a no-go this week
Word from the Dirt Derby:
Sadly, the track is again too doused from rain for enjoyable riding or even parking and we must cancel. We wish you a very merry Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday, for those who celebrate it.
We are still awaiting word on whether there will be an alleycross in its place tonight.
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Friday Film Fun: Hipsters discussing Cyclocross
With the growing popularity of cyclocross racing like our local Dirt Derby series, it only appropriate that some cyclists would see it as the next big thing. This video has been making the rounds this week and makes fun of the hipster trend followers searching for what will come after fixed gear riding. Watch it [...]
Dirt Derby a green light for tonight
For those wondering if the Sunday night rains would slow down the Dirt Derby, rest assure the weekly cyclocross and short track mountain bike series is a go for tonight. Bicycle Sport Shop will be on hand tonight to demo wheels from Edge Composites including their 29ers, 29er tubulars, 26″ tubulars, 26″ XC Clinchers, and [...]
