Bike To Work Day

An Austin Cycling Association Event

Friday May 17

The Austin Cycling Association is working to make Austin’s Bike to Work Day 2013 the most successful ever and we want you to join us. Austin Cycling will host commuter bike stations all over Austin with breakfast stations and afternoon happy hour stations, all with food, drink and many with live music. New this year, the Austin Cycling Association has created a unique incentive – a handy canvas messenger bag filled with great swag from our sponsors   –  to encourage more first time riders to ride to work and to reward regular commuters for making our roadways and environment and better!

Bike To Work Stations:

AM HUBS 7:00 to 9:30 | PM HUBS 4:00 to 6:30

Come fuel up in the morning and enjoy breakfast, coffee, interesting booths, bike mechanics, and souvenir bags. At the end of your long workday, stop off and listen to live music, grab a snack and a souvenir bag, if you didn’t already get one.

To see the station locations, plan your route,or to volunteer go to:
BikeToWorkAustin.org

Bike To Work Day Bag Stuffing Party

Tuesday May 14 from 7 – 9 PM

Bicycle Sport Shop - Lamar
517 S Lamar Blvd  Austin, TX 78704

Come hang out with bike friends, have some pizza (maybe some beer) and help put all the cool swag in the souvenir Bike To Work Day grocery bag. So stop by, snack on tasty treats, chat with fellow members, and help us keep our organization rolling. Bring a friend-the more the merrier! Sign up here.

Time To Register For Armadillo Hill Country Classic

Saturday May 11, 2013

Austin Cycling Association is proud to host its 19th Annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic ride benefiting cycling safety education programs, free helmets for kids and bicycle advocacy for all Central Texas cyclists. The Armadillo is an amazing ride for cycling enthusiasts of all ages. Enjoy the beautiful rolling scenery of the Texas Hill Country, see wildflowers, get a great ride in and support the Austin Cycling community all at the same time. We are planning record-breaking attendance this year, so register now!

FIRST FRIDAY RIDE

FIRST FRIDAY – May 3, 2013

This month’s FIRST FRIDAY ride is on May 3rd, 2013 and we will meet at the Capitol Building at 6:30pm for a 7 mile bike ride that will end at Mellow Johnny’s. Before the ride we will talk about some traffic safety tips and then we will roll out on a peaceful and relaxing cruise. After the ride there will be refreshments available and ACA president Stanton Truxillo will briefly talk about important initiatives affecting all cyclists in Austin.

Below is a link to the "Capitol Springs Mellow Johnny’s" route we will be using:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/160937518

Please bring your helmet, lights and please follow the traffic laws.

BIKE SHOP HOST:

The 2013 "Chat with the Chief"

On Thursday, March 21st, 2013, the Austin Cycling Association's 5th annual 'Chat with the Chief' took place at Bicycle Sport Shop on South Lamar. Please Be Kind to Cyclists was instrumental in organizing this year's meeting.

As a community, cyclists are concerned about the increased number of traffic fatalities, and recent, high-profile cases raise questions about how the legal system functions. For this year’s event, the Austin Cycling Association (ACA) and Please Be Kind to Cyclists assembled a panel of experts to help us understand the process of enforcement and adjudication of traffic offenses. 

The goal is to develop an understanding of the process and to define methods to improve it, for everyone from the officer writing the citation, through to the prosecuting attorney, to the cyclists themselves. Our intent is to begin a discussion of ways in which the community can support and engage with the various agencies as we create change to improve the safety of all roadway users.

FIRST FRIDAY RIDE

FIRST FRIDAY RIDE

April 5, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Capitol Building
(End of the Walkway near 11th Street – Look for Group of Cyclists)

This month’s FIRST FRIDAY ride is on April 5, 2013 and will begin at the Capitol Building at 6:30pm for a no drop easy 9 mile bike ride that will end at East Side Pedal Pushers. The First Friday ride is intended for responsible people that want to build community and go on a fun bike ride. Please stick around afterwards for a few words from ACA President Stanton Truxillo to learn about important initiatives affecting every cyclist in and around Austin.

Below is this month’s route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/182502352

Please bring your helmet, lights and please follow the traffic laws.

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Learn essential skills for cycling in traffic – online!

Valuable for experienced cyclists, as well as beginners. “Do I have to ride at the edge of the road, or can I control my lane?” “How can I encourage drivers to give me enough space, and cooperate with me?” “What laws apply to me as a cyclist?”

In this course, you’ll find the answers.

This is over 2 hours and 110 pages of interactive content that you can access on your own schedule–all at once or a bit at a time. It outlines the laws for cyclists in Austin, Texas, and provides proven techniques that can help you increase your safety and comfort in traffic.

This course was developed by The Center for Cycling Education, the same group that developed and teach our popular Defensive Cycling course. The content is currently available for the Austin, Texas area, and is being configured for regions throughout North America. If you want a course for your city, please contact The Center for Cycling Education.

The introductory price is only $25 It just takes a minute to sign up, and you can start whenever you like.

(By viewing the sample course, you are agreeing to the terms of service.)

Chat with the Chief 2013

March 21st 6:00pm

Bicycle Sport Shop (So Lamar Blvd & Barton Springs Rd)

Austin Cycling Association and Please Be Kind to Cyclists are pleased to invite you to our 5th annual Chat with the Chief. As a community, cyclists are concerned about the increased number of traffic fatalities, and recent, high-profile cases raise questions about how the legal process functions.

Therefore, we are assembling a panel of experts who can speak to issues related to traffic violations. The goal is to develop an understanding of the process and to define methods to improve the process, for everyone from the officer writing the citation, through to the prosecuting attorney, to the cyclists themselves.

Pedal Thru The Pines - March 9th

PTTP​Next weekend is a great ride that goes through Bastrop and Buescher State Parks.  Pedal Thru The Pines benefits the Family Crisis Center in Bastrop. Riders this year will get to see how the pine forest is starting to come back from the devastating fires in Bastrop.  You can choose your route: 17 miles, 27 miles, 47 miles, or 62 miles.

There are well stocked rest stops, friendly volunteers and a top notch veteran SAG Team that make this an event one you don't want to miss. Also it is a good cause to support the Family Crisis Center and their vision of a safe community built on equality without the existence of violence.

FIRST FRIDAY RIDE

FIRST FRIDAY RIDE

MARCH 1, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Capitol Building

(South Side at the End of the Walkway near 11th Street)

This month’s FIRST FRIDAY ride is on March 1, 2013 and will begin at the Capitol Building at 6:30pm for a no drop easy 8 mile bike ride that will end at Jack & Adams. The First Friday ride is intended for responsible riders that want to build community and go on a fun bike ride. After the ride stick around and enjoy a refreshment, socialize with fellow cyclists and hear just a few words from the ACA President Stanton Truxillo about important items affecting every cyclist in and around Austin.

Below is this month’s route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/170920412

Please bring your helmet, lights and please follow the traffic laws. All responsible cyclists are welcomed.

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