Category Archives: Austin

Why advocates should wear helmets

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Vintagengine

At the risk of starting a helmet war…I want to make my position about helmets and their use by advocates very clear. Recently one of the top bicycle advocates in our community rode in a community ride without a helmet. … Continue reading →

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When is running a Red Light OK?

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Vintagengine

I’ve been enjoying my time downtown but also have been much closer to the action when it comes to cyclist behavior. I have put up a short (minute and a half) video with a couple of red light running situations … Continue reading →

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Railroad Tracks need to be crossed at right angles

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Vintagengine

We recently looked at some crossings on the Cap Metro Red Line Metro Rail with the intent of determining which ones needed work to make them safe for cyclists. When rails cross perpendicular (at a right angle, square) to the … Continue reading →

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Trails, Urban Trails and Roads.

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Vintagengine

As a skilled and experienced cyclist I am capable of riding on pretty much any road. I’ve got video of riding in high speed traffic and the motorists doing just what we teach, waiting or moving to the other lane. … Continue reading →

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Dangerous, redux

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Vintagengine

After someone asked about the front view I rode into town on the same route with a short detour to have lunch with Miller Nuttle of Bike Austin. Here is the front view of riding in Austin at 11:00 Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Bike Facilities

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Vintagengine

This is the first time I’ve been on in a while. Lots of things have kept me from blogging but I am beginning to believe that they are mostly unimportant fluff. The City of Austin has just broken ground on … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Neighborhood.

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Vintagengine

The Ghisallo Foundation in Austin TX is doing some interesting work. One of the things that has come out of their neighborhood work is an infographic about cycling in the Rosewood neighborhood in Austin. Pretty impressive work and tells a … Continue reading →

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Helmet Failure

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Vintagengine

No, I didn’t crash but my helmet failed anyway. We talk about replacing helmets, even those that haven’t been in a crash, after some time. The normal time that people talk about is three to five years. Normally we talk … Continue reading →

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What is Advocacy

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Vintagengine

Just to keep it straight, we’re talking cycling advocacy here, and now I’ll do the dictionary definition. ad·vo·ca·cy n. The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. The American … Continue reading →

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Paired Sharrows

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Vintagengine

It is wonderful to live in a city where the elected officials, the public works administration and the community works together to create change that benefits all road users. In Austin, TX one of the changes that has made life … Continue reading →

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