I first encountered Social Cycling Austin in 2009, during SXSW. I was cruising about downtown on a 3spd beach cruiser with ape hanger handlebars. A couple of folks invited me on a group ride that was sponsored by the newly formed Social Cycling Austin group. The years passed and my schedule never permitted me to […]
Monthly FrankenBike Austin Event Thrills Enthusiasts and Newbies
Austin is known as a bike friendly town. Bike lanes are all over the place, even in areas that see almost no bicycle traffic. City buses and MetroRail accommodate cyclists and there are seemingly countless bicycle shops in the Greater Austin Area serving countless riders with different preferences and riding styles. So it’s no surprise […]
To Live or Livestrong: Personal Reflection on Livestrong Ride Austin
This guest blog post is by Elizabeth Quintanilla I shouldn’t be alive today, but I am. In 2002, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and not expected to live. There were doctor visits upon doctor visits. Additionally, I had to face the challenge of figuring out how to keep a job for medical insurance that […]
Biking with Rocket Electrics Is the Ultimate Way to Explore Austin
As Austin bloggers, we can assure you that there’s no shortage of things to do in Austin. Our Austinot blog is full of them, and each week we’re invited to try something new and unique. When it comes to exploring all that Austin has to offer, there are only three things that limit you: traffic, parking […]
Heights, Depths & the Rugged In Between at Reveille Peak Ranch
If you owned 1,300 acres of pristine Texas Hill Country, what would you do with it? For Vol Montgomery, the answer doesn’t have to do with profit or development, but with preservation and passion. The owner of Reveille Peak Ranch is actively creating a unique community for his friends and family, and those who share […]
Experiencing SXSW Like a Local – A Guide for the Perplexed
Did you know the Austinot is on Facebook? Click HERE to keep up-to-date with our Austin adventures. __________________________________ It’s halftime for South by Southwest (SXSW) 2012 in Austin, Texas. By now, you have played with the latest technology and software on the market. You have wined and dined at the swankiest parties and after parties. […]
Hitch for Bike Rack from Discount Hitch & Truck Accessories
After getting our new bikes at The Peddler, we picked up a Yakima Doubledown bike rack from REI. The next step in this long Austin biking adventure? A hitch for our bike rack. When we get ideas into our heads, we usually want them done fast. This found us desperately calling hitch shops in Austin, […]
New Bikes from The Peddler Bicycle Sport Shop Austin
Yesterday, we got to pick up our matching 2011 Raleigh Roadsters from The Peddler. The Peddler is located at 51st/Duval, close to the UT Intramural Fields. I love shopping local, and The Peddler is definitely a local bike shop. My husband and I went in a couple of weeks ago for the first time. […]