#1 Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Dahon Travel/Folding Road Bike - $275 » 2012-07-22 16:06:18

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If you travel with bikes much or just want a bike that will easily fit in the trunk of most cars, this is your bike! Fits in a standard size luggage so no extra bike fees when you travel (as much as $75 in extra each way for a standard bike!) I flew a dozen times with this bike and loved how easy it was to travel with and put back together. I'm including the soft side suitcase and padding plus the frame lock and frame pump in the deal!

This is a 2002 Dahon Speed Pro with drop road bars (the original came with straight mountain bars.)

- Frame and stem fold down into compact unit. 20" wheels allow it to fit in car trunks without taking off the wheels and will fit in standard luggage.
- Very adaptable! Will fit riders in the 5'-6'3" range
- 7 speed with good range for hills geared for smaller wheels
- Shimano Sora integrated shifters/brake levers
- Aero/low spoke Rolf from wheel with suspension hub
- Suitcase and padding included
- Frame pump included
- Integrated frame lock included
- Pictures here: http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/3156206633.html

This sold for $750 new without the suitcase, lock, pump, and water bottle carrier. Asking $275.

Contact me at info /at/ violetcrowncycles.com if interested.

#2 Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Custom Violet Crown Cycle Sam Houston Touring/CX bike- $1300 » 2012-07-22 15:40:48

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The Texas Custom Bicycle Show is coming up in a few months, and I need to make room for new demo bikes. My need for space is your gain!

I am making the following custom Violet Crown Cycles bike available for sale this summer. It was hand built by me here in Austin. If you are interested, please contact me at info /at/ violetcrowncycles.com or (512) 791-9874. Please note I will take credit card payments (Visa/Mastercard) however I will not ship bikes.

Sam Houston Touring bike: The Sam Houston is a straight up all around great bike for commuting, touring, and even racing cyclocross. It's been my favorite ride.

Features:
- Approximately 56 cm frame- will fit riders in the 5'10" to 6'2" range.
- Wide tire clearance for up to 38mm tires without fenders, 32 mm with fenders.
- Campy 9 speed Centaur with VO cantilever brakes.
- Double butted 32 spoke wheels with Miche hubs.
- Leather bar wrap (Brooks saddle not included).
- New cabling/housing and tires installed.
- Durable, scratch resistant powdercoat "Eddie Merckx" orange.
- Rack, lights, and color matched fenders included.
- About 1000 miles ridden.
- Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36746172@N … 241690012/

Costs $3500 new. available to you for $1300.

#3 Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Custom Violet Crown Cycles Rando Frame for sale-$1400 » 2012-07-22 15:38:29

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The Texas Custom Bicycle Show is coming up in a few months, and I need to make room for new demo bikes. My need for space is your gain!

I am making the following custom Violet Crown Cycles bike available for sale this summer. It was hand built by me here in Austin. If you are interested, please contact me at info /at/ violetcrowncycles.com or (512) 791-9874. Please note I will take credit card payments (Visa/Mastercard) however I will not ship bikes.

LaSalle Rando Travel Bike with belt drive: This bike was featured at the 2011 North America Handbuilt Bicycle Show and has been a consistent crowd pleaser. It is a foldable, travel version of the LaSalle Touring bike. Now it can be yours for 1/2 price!

Features:
- Approximantely 56cm frame- will fit riders in the 5'10" to 6'2" range.
- S&S Couplers with special wrench to break bike down into standard suitcase.
- Gates belt drive for clean, quite ridding with no chain stretch.
- 8 Speed internal Shimano Alfine hub with Versa integrated shifters.
- Dynamo hub powers both front and rear lights -- No batteries needed!
- Leather tour saddle and handlebar wrap.
- Canvass handle bar bag included!
- Durable, scratch resistant powdercoat black frame and fork.
- About 750 miles ridden.
- Pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/36746172@N … 566954857/. Article about the build of this bike: http://austinontwowheels.org/2011/01/04 … -couplers/

Costs $3800 new, available to you for $1500.

#4 Re: Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Frame Painting in Austin... or? » 2012-07-22 15:30:59

I'll second Crosslink. I use them for all my custom frames at Violet Crown Cycles (http://violetcrowncycles.com). I had a little trouble with the finish early on (About 3 years ago), but they always re-shot the frame to fix it at no charge. Since that time, they worked out the kinks and I've been very happy with their work. As other positives, the price is far lower than wet paint, more durable, and better for the environment. Unless you need 2 tone or pictorial designs on your frame, there really isn't a reason not to go powder coat these days.

#5 Re: Commuting/Routes » Getting kids to bike to school » 2011-11-15 18:41:25

Michael,
My children's school, St. Elmo Elementary, is on the Safe Routes to School program this year. At our campus, the current focus is getting regularly walking. The bike push will be coming later in the year. Maybe that is what is happening at Kealing?

I do not fault the staff. This year they have 4 people, but they are responsible for the entire city (I believe 5-6 campuses city-wide.) I think the larger problem is lack of resources, not too many. The Safe Routes to School program should be done at every campus, every year. Would that be expensive? Yes, but cheaper in the long run than just one highway fly-over which we would not need if we made the city truly bikeable/walkable (not to mention the 100s of millions saved in health care costs.)

I wrote more about this here including the strange absence of involving drivers in making routes to school safer: http://austinontwowheels.org/2011/09/16 … -the-bull/

#6 Re: Rides and Events » Where's the list of the Social Rides? » 2011-10-28 06:32:41

Michael,

I try to post all of them on my Google events calendar: http://austinontwowheels.org/cycling-events-calendar/. This includes all the social rides I am contacted about or hear about, not just Social Cycling Austin.

Social Cycling Austin now has 3-4 weekly rides in addition to the Thursday Night Social Ride. They vary from ladies only to yoga to a beginner friendly ride. Not all are weekly so I recommend you join their Facebook page to make sure you learn about them.

#7 Re: Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Dutch Bikes & Commuter accessories on sale » 2011-05-27 13:45:21

The Gazelle Cabby is SOLD.

Other Dutch Bikes and accessories are still available: http://livingontwowheels.org/bikesale.html We'll be at Frankenbike tomorrow, Saturday, May 28, 10-4 with the demo sales items. This month Frankenbike is at BikeTexas, 1902 East 6th St. We'll be offering a special additional discount for Frankenbike shoppers. We'll have the ability to process credit cards while at Frankenbike so you can use plastic if you like (Visa, Mastercard, Discover.)

#8 Equipment (Discussion, For sale) » Dutch Bikes & Commuter accessories on sale » 2011-05-17 11:46:15

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This spring, Austin on Two Wheels hosted a series of guided social rides in and around downtown. We had Dutch bikes available for rental during the rides and had other commuter/transportation accessories available as well. The series ended in April and now we have the rental bikes on sale for 40% or more off. We also have brand new, never opened or used pannier bags, locks, child seats and front baskets on sale for 50% off.

More on what's for sale here: http://livingontwowheels.org/bikesale.html

I'm offering free home delivery on the bikes to homes in the City of Austin and also have shipping available if you know someone outside of Austin that is interested in picking up a Dutch bike.

#9 Re: Helmet Laws/Other legislation » Who do we want on the City Council? » 2011-04-30 08:20:26

Augenwinkel,
The Master Bicycle Plan has the force of an ordinance. It's not just general policy guidelines. This issue came up with the Nueces Bicycle Boulevard which is specifically mentioned in the Plan. I'm not sure what legal tap dancing the staff came up with to abandon Nueces, but anytime something is mentioned in the Plan, it is meant to equivalent to an ordinance.

#10 Re: Helmet Laws/Other legislation » Who do we want on the City Council? » 2011-04-29 19:39:59

Michael,
The Council meeting in question was the one where they passed the Master Bike Plan, June 11, 2009.

I'm leaning towards voting for Tovo in Place 3, but I just saw her TV commercial where she attacks the City Council for raising parking fees downtown. I'm sorry, but I don't want another politician defending the ridiculous subsidies we give car drivers. (Plus she complains about water fees going up while being an opponent of WTP 4. You are either for putting real market costs on water to drive conservation or for building more capacity. Being against both isdisingenuous.)

Elliott McFadden

#11 Re: Justice Issues / Collisions » Cyclist killed on Easter Sunday » 2011-04-26 17:34:44

His name was Andrew Runciman and was only 24. Was a hit and run: "A preliminary investigation shows that the victim was riding his bicycle southbound on S. Lamar Blvd when a dark colored SUV, also traveling southbound, struck his bicycle and then left the scene. The victim is reported to have been traveling in the far right lane of S. Lamar Blvd."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call APD Vehicular Homicide Unit Detectives at (512) 974-8164.

#12 Re: Helmet Laws/Other legislation » Who do we want on the City Council? » 2011-04-26 17:26:56

Michael,
I was at that meeting you are talking about it. It was really strange. The rest of the Council was being so positive, and she did this finger wagging that seemed like political posturing to me. There was no other good reason for it at the time.

Regarding the parking in bike lanes, I could be remembering this wrong, but I think the Master Bike Plan calls for parking bans in all bike lanes by 2020. Bike/Ped have been implementing this neighborhood by neighborhood with improvements (my neighborhood got the Exposition Road treatment this winter -- now there is no parking in any bike lanes.)

#13 Rides and Events » Taste of Downtown #2, final ride of series, this Saturday, April 30 » 2011-04-26 17:09:12

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The Austin on Two Wheels Spring Urban Living Ride Series will be ending this weekend with our Taste of Downtown #2 ride. If you've been meaning to make one of our rides this spring, this is your last chance.

Taste of Downtown #2

This food and drink sampler ride was our most popular themed ride from 2010. We'll stop at restaurants in the downtown area including The Upper Decks, Beets Cafe, Halcyon Coffee Bar Lounge, and the brand new Dive Bar and Lounge to sample the best locally made food our town has to offer. Vegetarian options will be available. Total ride distance 6 miles. All food and drink included as well as guides and bike valet. All participants will receive a ride series coupon book with discounts all over town and be entered into a drawing for a Gazelle Basic 5 Speed Dutch bike.

DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2011

TIME: Meet up at 1:30 PM, Leave at 2:00 PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will wrap up by approximately 5:00 PM.

LOCATION: Austin Java at City Hall, 301 West 2nd St.

COST: $22 online before day of ride. Ride day $25, cash only.

GROUP RATE: Book 2 or more reservations and save!$20/person online before day of ride. Ride day $22/person, cash only.

BIKE RENTALS: Need a bike? We've got you covered. We have a fleet of comfortable, easy to ride Gazelle Dutch bikes for your biking needs. Bikes are available by height at $25/ride.

Register for the ride: http://livingontwowheels.com/tasteofdowntown2.html

#14 Re: Rides and Events » Cupcake Ride, Eastside Home Tour this weekend, Mar 26 & 27 » 2011-03-25 11:07:51

Quick update on these rides. A stop at the very cool Hope Market has been added to the Eastside Home Tour. All food and drink are included in registration and Austin Java will have complimentary coffee at the beginning and some cool raffle swag at the end. If you aren't doing the Rodesdale Ride or LBJ 100, we hope to see you!

#15 Rides and Events » Cupcake Ride, Eastside Home Tour this weekend, Mar 26 & 27 » 2011-03-23 12:15:37

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The Austin on Two Wheels Urban Living Ride series (http://livingontwowheels.org/)  is in full swing this weekend with two rides on tap: Cupcake Ride and Eastside Home Tour. We'll also be holding our second Gazelle Dutch bike demo day this Thursday from 4- 7 pm at Austin Java at City Hall if you are interested in trying out these bikes new to Austin.

Cupcake Ride
http://livingontwowheels.org/cupcakeride.html

Who says riding a bike has to be all about sweat and pain? We've put together a sweet ride, literally, with stops to sample some of Austin's best cupcakes and sweets including Polkadots Cupcake Factory, Sugar Mamma's Bake Shop and Whole Foods Market. We'll have a cooler in our cargo bike in case you want to buy some cupcakes to take home after the sampling.

Cupcake Ride

DATE: Saturday, March 26, 2011

TIME: Meet up at 1:30 PM, Leave at 2:00 PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will wrap up by approximately 5:00 PM.

LOCATION: Austin Java at City Hall, 301 West 2nd St.

COST: $22 online before day of ride. Ride day $25, cash only.

GROUP RATE: Book 2 or more reservations and save! $20/person online before day of ride. Ride day $22/person, cash only.

BIKE RENTALS: Need a bike? We've got you covered. We have a fleet of comfortable, easy to ride Gazelle Dutch bikes for your biking needs. Bikes are available by height at $25/ride.
 

Eastside Home Tour
http://livingontwowheels.org/eastsidehometour.html

Discover the Holly Neighborhood, one of Austin's hottest developing neighborhoods just east of downtown. Austin on Two Wheels is partnering with Holly neighborhood and Buy By Bike realtor Tiffany Russell to show off this affordable, livable neighborhood just minutes from downtown. Stops will include restored original homes as well as more recent green additions and condos and neighborhood businesses including East Side Yoga and an afternoon drink and snack at Zundunga Mexican Bistro.

Eastside Home Tour

DATE: Sunday March 27, 2011

TIME: Meet up at 11:30 AM, Leave at 12:00 PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will wrap up by approximately 3:00 PM.

LOCATION: Austin Java at City Hall, 301 West 2nd St.

COST: $22 online before day of ride. Ride day $25, cash only.

GROUP RATE: Book 2 or more reservations and save! $20/person online before day of ride. Ride day $22/person, cash only.

BIKE RENTALS: Need a bike? We've got you covered. We have a fleet of comfortable, easy to ride Gazelle Dutch bikes for your biking needs. Bikes are available by height at $25/ride.

#16 Re: Rides and Events » Boggy Creek Farm Ride is this Saturday, Mar 19 » 2011-03-16 12:08:44

This morning, we announced the menu for this ride:

1st Course
Beets with Arugula & Mache Greens tossed with White Balsamic Vinaigrette & Chevre
________

Second Course
Barley Risotto with Mushrooms & Chard & Sun-dried Tomatoes
OR
Pan Seared Beef in a Red Wine Sauce with Chard & Mushrooms & Roasted Potatoes
________

Dessert Course
Fresh Berries with Ice Cream and Shortcake

I hope you can join us Saturday for this sustainable meal and ride: http://livingontwowheels.com/boggycreekride.html

#17 Rides and Events » Boggy Creek Farm Ride is this Saturday, Mar 19 » 2011-03-15 12:41:18

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The Boggy Creek Farm is this Saturday and is part of 16 rides in the March to May Urban Living ride series (http://livingontwowheels.org) produced by Austin On Two Wheels.

Boggy Creek Farm Picnic Ride
Saturday, March 19
Bicycle Sport Shop Central, 517 South Lamar
Meet up at 10:30 AM, Leave at 11:00 AM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will wrap up by approximately 2:30 PM.

COST: $62 online before day of ride. Ride day $65, cash only.

GROUP RATE: Book 2 or more reservations and save! $60/person online before day of ride. Ride day $62/person, cash only.

RENTAL BIKES AVAILABLE

ABOUT THE RIDE: Discover one of Austin's best urban farms with a three course picnic lunch at the farm. We'll ride from Bicycle Sport Shop on South Lamar to Boggy Creek Farm to shop for fresh produce grown on the farm, take a guided tour of the farm, and finish with a meal using ingredients from the farm.

Menu is being finalized with Boggy Creek Farm & will be published on Wednesday. Meat or vegetarian options. Water and tea will be provided. BYOB if you wish to drink wine or beer.

As with all our rides, food and drink, bike valet, and our professional ride guides are included in the registration. All ride participants will received a coupon book with hundreds of dollars in saving from our series ride stop partners and will be entered into a drawing to giveaway a Gazelle Basic Dutch city bike at the end of the series. Total ride distance is approximately 10 miles.

More info, registration & bike rentals: http://livingontwowheels.org/boggycreekride.html

#18 Re: Rides and Events » Texas Custom Bicycle Show this weekend in Austin » 2010-10-15 12:43:19

If you are planning on going to the show on Saturday and don't want to go alone, Social Cycling Austin is hosting a social bike ride at 10 AM at the Plfuger Bridge. Bike valet will be provided at the show by Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop. All levels welcome.

More info or RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?ei … 8411309335

#19 Rides and Events » Texas Custom Bicycle Show this weekend in Austin » 2010-10-14 16:55:38

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Just a heads up that the 3rd annual Texas Custom Bicycle Show will be this weekend, Oct 16-17, in Austin. The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is coming to Austin Feb 25-27 so this should be a nice preview of local framebuilders. The TCBS is free to the public.

This year the show is 2 days.

Day 1 of the show, Saturday, October 16, will be 10 AM- 4 PM at the Austin Music Hall, 208 Nueces Street with framebuilder roundtable Q&As at 11 AM and 1 PM. Session #1 at 11 AM will be with Tim Massengill from Massengill Frames, Jeremy Shlachter of Gallus Cycles and Cody Baron of True Fabrication. Session # 2 at 1 PM will be with James Flatman of Alchemy Bicycle Company, Brad Cason of Kirklee, and Dimitri Harris of MEECH.

Day 2 of the show, Sunday, October 17, will be 9 AM- 3 PM at Pure Austin- Quarry Lake, 4210 West Braker Lane. In addition to the exhibitors, there will be a cyclocross race on Sunday. More on the race here.

Exhibitors for the show are:
- Alchemy Bicycle Company
- Bilenky Cycle Works
- Crumpton Cycles
- Daltex Handmade Bicycles
- Dominion Bicycles
- Edoz Bicycles
- Gallus Cycles
- Gjertsen Cycling Tools
- Kirklee Bicycles
- Maczuzak Composites
- Massengill Frames
- Meech Custom Bicycles
- NAHBS - North American Handmade Bicycle Show
- Samurai Cycleworks
- Southwest Frameworks
- Trail LED Bicycle Lights
- True Fabrication
- Violet Crown Cycles

We hope everyone in Austin can make it.

#20 Re: Bike Lanes / Facilities » BOYCOTT Thurs. 6/24 Downtown Bicycle Blvd Meeting » 2010-06-25 08:56:14

Whoa, Stu, I'm not seeing hostility in this thread, just a disagreement on your suggested course of action. Forums like this should be a dialogue, and if you throw something controversial out there, you should expect a spirited debate.

#21 Re: Bike Lanes / Facilities » BOYCOTT Thurs. 6/24 Downtown Bicycle Blvd Meeting » 2010-06-24 08:53:25

I can honestly say this is the lamest idea I've ever heard. Imagine the NAACP, "We don't like how politicians are ignoring us on segregation. We'll show them by not doing anything about it." I've been pretty disappointed with the cycling community's ability to take this on and think more than 1 step ahead, but doing nothing gets you absolutely nothing.

#22 Rides and Events » Eastside Home Bike Tour this Sunday » 2010-06-11 13:09:57

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Just a quick reminder that our second social ride, the Eastside Home Tour (http://livingontwowheels.org/eastsidehometour.html) is this Sunday morning. We are partnering on this ride with Holly neighborhood and Buy By Bike realtor Tiffany Russell to show off this affordable, livable neighborhood just minutes from downtown. Stops will include restored original homes as well as more recent green additions and condos. A food stop will be provided by the Shuck Shack with stops at some additional neighborhood businesses and a brief presentation from Austin CarShare. We'll end up back at Hope Market once the market is open for a selection of organic fruits and vegetables and locally made products. Total ride distance will be approximately 5 miles.

All food & drink, bike valet, and guides included in registration as well as a coupon book to series partner businesses. We'll be drawing to giveaway an Electra Amsterdam Royal 8 bike at the end of the series. Dutch city bikes available for rental on tour on the reservations page.

Eastside Home Tour

DATE: Sunday, June 13, 2010

TIME: Meet up at 8:30 AM, Leave at 9:00 AM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will wrap up by approximately Noon.

LOCATION: Hope Market, 414 Waller Street

COST: Online registration at http://livingontwowheels.org/eastsidehometour.htm before ride day $20/person, Ride day cash only registration $25. Bring a friend and save $5! 2 persons registration: $35, Ride day cash registration $45. (Ride is limit to 30 riders.)

Upcoming Ride:

Taste of Downtown II (http://livingontwowheels.org/tasteofdowntown2.html)
NEW DATE! Wednesday, June 16, Meet up at 6:30 PM, Ride at 7 PM
In the second round of this popular ride, take in more of the best locally made food our town has to offer. Stops will include great burgers samplers at Your Mom's Burgers, Latin American cuisine at El Sol y La Luna, and dessert at Tart Frozen Yogurt.

#23 Rides and Events » Downtown Culture Cruise this Saturday, June 5 » 2010-06-01 15:45:37

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Austin on Two Wheels' Summer Social Ride Series (http://livingontwowheels.org/index.html) kicks off this Saturday with the Downtown Culture Cruise, a ride to view some cool downtown properties and discover some great local businesses. If you missed our Spring Series or are just wanting to see our town by bike and sample what downtown living has to offer, come join us on an all inclusive, full service ride. Register and just show up with a bike (or reserve a rental), and we'll do the rest to show you a good time. PLUS we'll be drawing from ride participants at the end of the series to give away an Electra Amsterdam Royal 8 to one lucky Austinite!

Downtown Austin Blog & Austin on Two Wheels present:
Downtown Culture Cruise
Saturday, June 5
Meet up at 8:30 AM, Ride at 9:00 AM
Austin City Hall, north side of building, 301 West 2nd St

Registration: Online registration at http://livingontwowheels.org/downtownliving.html before ride day $20/person, Ride day cash only registration $25. Bring a friend and save $5! 2 persons registration: $35, Ride day cash registration $45. All food & drink, bike valet, and professional ride guides included in registration as well as a coupon book to series partner businesses. Dutch city bikes available for rental on tour.

About the Ride: The Downtown Culture Cruise is the kickoff of Austin On Two Wheel's five part Summer Social Ride Series and is being held in partnership with the Downtown Austin Blog. The guided ride will include stops to look at some of downtown's hottest condos as well as food and shopping stops to sample downtown living. We'll visit condos at the Milago, Brazos Lofts, and 904 West Ave. Stops will include food and drink at Froots in the 2nd street district, Royal Blue Grocery in the 360 building, and a vehicle presentation by Austin CarShare. Whether you are looking to move downtown, learn more about living an urban lifestyle, or just want to see some great properties, this ride is going to be a lot of fun.

Upcoming Rides:

Taste of Downtown II (http://livingontwowheels.org/tasteofdowntown2.html)
Wednesday, June 9, Meet up at 6:30 PM, Ride at 7 PM
In the second round of this popular ride, take in more of the best locally made food our town has to offer. Stops will include great burgers samplers at Your Mom's Burgers, Latin American cuisine at El Sol y La Luna, and dessert at Tart Frozen Yogurt

Eastside Home Tour (http://livingontwowheels.org/eastsidehometour.html)
Sunday, June 13, Meet up at 8:30 AM, Ride at 9 AM
Buy By Bike realtor Tiffany Russell will be join with us to show off this affordable, livable neighborhood just minutes from downtown. Stop will include restored original homes as well as more recent green additions and condos. A food stop will be provided by the Shuck Shack with stops at some additional neighborhood businesses and a brief presentation from Austin CarShare. We'll end up back at Hope Market once the market is open for a selection of organic fruits and vegetables and locally made products.

Pampered Pedal II (http://livingontwowheels.org/pamperpedal2.html)
Wednesday, June 16, Meet up at 6:30 PM, Ride at 7 PM
An evening version of our shopping and pampering ride including some private shopping. We'll be stopping to shop at two women owned stores, The Dress Shop and Plain Ivey Jane, as well as West Elm, all of whom will be offering shopping specials for Pampered Pedal participants. You can shop all you want because our ride guides will be riding cargo bikes to carry your purchases. Black Swan Yoga will keep us loose and relaxed mid-ride with a yoga session, and we'll end up with a white wine reception at the end of the ride.

BBQ & Barton Springs (http://livingontwowheels.org/bbqbartonsprings.html)
Wednesday, June 23, Meet up at 6:30 PM, Ride at 7 PM
We are still putting the finishing touches on this ride and will have more details and open registration by the end of the week. Needless to say it involves eating great barbeque and swimming in Barton Springs. This one's going to be great!

#24 Re: Other » Re-Building a Bike after Car Accident » 2010-05-14 09:25:43

If you want your frame repaired, DO NOT have your friend do it unless he/she is a frame builder. Not only does the person repairing the bike need experience in understanding the loads on the frame and if the repair can make it safe to ride, a frame builder will also make sure the frame is back in proper alignment. Someone who is a welder will probably not know how to do that and you could get left with a frame that pulls to a direction or gives you the death shimmy at high speeds.

The Surly Cross Check is a steel frame so it is possible that it is repairable (for the curious reading this, in general aluminum and carbon frames are not repairable after crashes and should be replaced.) I am a frame builder, but I don't really do repairs. I'd recommend Jame Flatman at Alchemy Bicycles: http://alchemybicycles.com/contact. He's an excellent frame builder, and the person I refer repair inquiries to. Take your frame to him, and he'll tell you if it's repairable and how much it will cost. Then you can determine if you want to repair or replace.

#25 Rides and Events » Boggy Creek Farm Picnic Ride This Sat, April 24 » 2010-04-20 09:34:43

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This Saturday is Austin on Two Wheel's Boggy Creek Farm Picnic Tour, the second (formerly third until we rescheduled the Pampered Pedal, http://livingontwowheels.org/pamperpedal.html, to May 1) in our three part social ride series Discover the City on Two Wheels, and we hope you will join us. (The ride is limited to 48 people, and we currently have only 15 spots left. Please register today to secure your spot: http://livingontwowheels.org/boggycreek.html)

This tour will give you an opportunity to explore one of Austin's best organic urban farms followed by a picnic lunch at the farm prepared by local chef Chris Howard.

We'll start at our ride host BoConcept at 430 W 2nd St in the 2nd Street District and take a leisurely ride a few miles to the east to Boggy Creek Farm. You will have a chance to purchase locally grown produce fresh from the field and will be guided on a personal tour of the farm. After the tour, we'll have a meal cooked with ingredients from Boggy Creek Farmand a brief Q&A with the chef on how you can prepare this meal yourself. After lunch, we'll ride back together to BoConcept where we'll have a drawing for gift certificates from Bicycle Sport Shop and BoConcept. Total ride distance approximately 8 miles round trip.

Farm tour, bike valet, ride guides, and your choice of a turkey or vegetarian lunch are included in the ride registration. BYOB.

Picnic Menu
Greens from Boggy Creek with a creamy red chile dressing, local feta

Choice of :
- Turkey breast with smoked tomato mousseline and vegetables from Boggy Creek
OR
- Boggy Creek Vegetables and Boudin Blanc with smoked tomatoes

Strawberries with local cheese and honey
Boggy Creek Farm Picnic
Sponsored by Bicycle Sport Shop, Barton Place, and Barden Capital Management & hosted by BoConcept

DATE:Saturday, April 24, 2010

TIME:Meet up at 11:30 AM, Leave at 12:00 PM (please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure for check-in). Ride will end back at BoConcept at approximately 3 PM.

LOCATION: BoConcept, 430 W 2nd St

COST:$35/person, Ride day registration $40. Bring a friend and save $5! 2 persons registration: $65, Ride day cash registration $75. (Ride is limit to 48 riders.) Register here http://livingontwowheels.org/boggycreek.html

RIDE PACE:These are social rides so we will be riding at a pleasant social pace and no one will be dropped. Our ride guides will be wearing identifiable shirts and will keep the group together and make sure no one is left behind. This ride is about the simple pleasure of riding with friends, not competition or workouts. If you want to race or get in a workout, we'd suggest you do that before the ride.

About the ride series
These rides are part of the test for a new concept bike store in Austin dedicated to the simple pleasure of riding with friends, not competition or workouts. In addition to these unique rides, we will have some great Dutch bikes and cargo bikes to test ride while you're there. We'll be giving away some gift certificates from cool local business to participants who help us with feedback on this project plus everyone who gives us feedback will be entered into a drawing for an Electra Amsterdam Royal 8 at the end of the series. All rides will leave from our ride host BoConcept, 430 W 2nd St.

Other upcoming rides:

Pampered Pedal, Saturday, May 1- A fun afternoon of shopping with friends ending with a light stretch yoga class and mini-spa treatment. Stops will include Hem Jeans, Estilo, Plain Ivey Jane, and Beyond Tradition as well as Black Swan Yoga and Halcyon Coffee House. Massages will be provided by Seize the Day and dessert by Delish Cupcakes. More info: http://livingontwowheels.org/pamperpedal.html

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