February 2012
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Austin.Cadence Presents
The season opener for PRO Cat 3 Chad Springer. Between shots of espresso and tanning advice, the majority of the Central Texas peloton has been discussing what Sir Springers season opener would be. Tomorrow Springer will bring his defined cheek bones as well as his dual pistoned workhorse of a body to the University Oaks Criterium in San Antonion, Tx. Save the fireworks for the 4th of July cause...
January 2012
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Gone Fishin'
I know we’ve been MIA for a while, BUT, we promise that we’ve got more content, races, and familiar faces coming your way! See y’all soon folks!
December 2011
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Online Debate....
A few days ago I was grazing among the online blogs/articles that I frequent when suddenly I was roped into an online debate with who can be best described as “urban fixed gear hipster.” There was discussion on the validity of riding roads like The High Road, Smokey Valley, Big View etc… on a fixed gear. I chimed in explaining that I commuted on a fixed gear for many years but...
November 2011
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2011 Tour das Hugel
Pain is an unpleasant sensation often caused by intense or damaging stimuli such as stubbing a toe, burning a finger, putting iodine on a cut, and bumping the “funny bone.”[1]
It motivates withdrawal from damaging or potentially damaging situations, protection of a damaged body part while it heals, and avoidance of similar experiences in the future.[2] Most pain resolves...
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Pedal People
Pedal People from Chad Treanor on Vimeo.
Cycling in Austin, Tx: No doubt every cyclist would have their own definition. There’s no doubt that there’s a portion of the population here at home that not only takes cycling seriously, but allows it to take over and they incorporate bikes into their every day decisions. Above is a video put together by Chad Treanor. He sat down with...
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Memories...
Driveway Race Series from Rob MCKinnie on Vimeo.
The season may be over…but at least we’ve got a season’s worth of memories to motivate us through the winter. See y’all next season…or at the bar. :)
October 2011
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It may almost be November....
But I’m already looking towards May! Arguably the most beautiful of the Grand Tours this year’s Giro promises to be a classic! With a new race director and riders praising the efforts of organizers to limit transfers the 2012 Giro will keep everyone happy. Vedilo in maggio!
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Tour de Fat
Anyone that has lived in Austin, Tx for any decent amount of time can tell you in 140 characters or less that our summers are HOTHOTHOT! From Facebook updates to twitter feeds the residents of Central Texas drone on and on about the the heat…and rightfully so.
However, as the calendar pages get torn away and Mr. October enters the kitchen so do the cooler temperatures. Windows are left...
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Maybe I'm Just Getting Old....
Loose Legs Road Ride! from John Prolly on Vimeo.
But I just don’t get it anymore. Brakeless fixed gears are one thing…but then to attempt roads like Toro Canyon and The High Road I just don’t understand. To top it off…you run a red light on a frontage road. GET REAL…. To sum it all up….Austin.Cadence thinks that was stupid.
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Brewed Awakening
As the years roll by I gather new hobbies, things, foods etc.. that are near and dear to my heart. With time my interest crescendos and I’m left with a reminder of the past in the back of my closet. There are however those pursuits that are timeless and static.
Coffee. Whether you’re a Euro-PRO or a father of two the passion many have for coffee is...
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2011 NACCC
As most of y’all already know the 2011 North American Cycle Courier Championships are in our own backyard this year. Bike messengers from all over that nation have descended upon Austin, Tx to compete for the top step of the podium and supreme bragging rights.
There have already been a few events that have come and gone but there’s still plenty of action to come this weekend! So...
September 2011
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National Coffee Day
Black. White. Skinny. Fat.
Roadie. Hipster. Commuter.
You could spend all day dumping the human race into categories which only serves to give us reason to not like a person and/or group of people.
However, from time to time there is a common thread between all these “groups” that unify us so strongly that not even the almighty sickle and hammer could break our bond.
Today is...
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Return to Form
photo courtesy of sirotti
Though hard to digest, at every point in an athlete’s career illness can take over. Long days in the saddle are replaced by mind-numbing hours spent on a bed staring out a window. Where once high winds outside stood to deter you from riding you’re now wanting more than anything to take on the wind for endless miles. The horrible knowledge that after this...
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Holland Racing Presents: The 2011 Tynan Law Firm...
Labor Day is just around the corner and y’all know what that means…..Tour of Austin. The 2011 Tynan Law Firm Tour of Austin is gonna be in full effect this weekend. Holland Racing that also puts on that other “popular event” is at again this year and is making this 3 day event HOTTER and SEXIER than ever before!
You definitely won’t wanna miss out on any of...
August 2011
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Ridley Fast Concept
FAST CONCEPT TEASER from ridley-bikes on Vimeo.
Somebody better call Boner Patrol cause I’m sportin’ wood!!!
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Vuelta a España
(photo courtesy of sirotti + reuters)
While the Tour marks the beginning of the end of summer the Vuelta is the segway that leads us from our fascination with Grand Tours back to the grueling One Day Classics.
This year’s Vuelta will prove to be one of the most fascinating of recent years. While most fans wake up early every day of le Tour and alienate their loved ones for three...
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Hottest Day of The Year Ride
Hottest day of the year? I’d venture to say that lately every day is the hottest day of the year…but in the interest of a group ride, the fine folks over at The League of Bicycle Voters is hosting this fun ride again this year. Here’s what they’ve got to say.
You see, with an average temperature of 97°, August 6 in Austin Texas is proven with science to be the average...
July 2011
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Luck Be a Lady Tonight
Luck. You sure can’t win a bike race without it and if lady luck frowns down upon you she’ll sweep you out of the race faster than cat 5 crit racer.
This year’s Tour de France has seen more riders abandon due to bad luck than any other Tour in recent memory. Van den Broeck, Vinokourov, Wiggins, Horner, Kloden, Brajkovic, Zabriskie, and Boonen just to name a few. Hoogerland and...
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BILL BILL BILL
Many regard the Clinton presidency as one of the best in recent memory. Who can blame them….budget surplus…job growth…overall happiness in the USA…all these things add up to one of the best President’s ever.
For me…the picture really sums it all up. What a badass.
And seriously…look at those quads!!!
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2011 Women's World Cup
July….Over here at Austin.Cadence July stands for one thing…The Tour de France. It’s action, nervousness, and excitement clench onto to us with the strength of a giant. We happily allow ourselves to be consumed by this 3 week tour through France(as well as neighboring countries).
Somewhere between the mountain passes and refills on fresh coffee we find time to open the blinds...
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2011 Tour de France
This Saturday, July 2nd 2011, the worlds biggest and most well known bike race gets underway. With so many building their season around this one race you have to ask…who will emerge on top?
Can Contador pull off the Giro/Tour double?
Will Schleck finally take that final step up the podium?
Has Basso recovered from his Etna crash in time?
Is Cadel courageous enough to take the maillot...
June 2011
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House Park RE:Open!!!!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ve known about the new skate/bmx park going in place of the famous “House Park” located off Shoal Creek. Well today(6.16.11) House Park has re-opened!!! I swung by after work to check it out and it is RAD!!!
Props are due to the City of Austin for making this park a reality!! What better way to keep kids out of trouble then...
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Austin.Cadence Reminder!!! 2011 Ronde van Waller
Don’t Forget Your Checklist for Tomorrow!
Bike: √
Legs: √
Will: √
Desire: √
Courage: √
See y’all tomorrow!!!!
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Austin.Cadence PSA: Learn to Lock It Up
“NO NO NO” Right now you must be asking yourself what am I complaining about. All that you can see is a bike that’s locked up downtown. What you probably don’t realize is that this bike is incorrectly locked! Welle bike racks are best used when bikes are parked at an angle. When parked at an angle there’s none of the tangle between pedals and spokes or the...
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ACA's Top 10 Reasons to Stop at a Stop Sign
Here’s a fun list of reasons to stop at stop signs the Austin Cycling Association came up with. We here at Austin.Cadence a BIG fans of stopping at stop signs. We especially like reason #10. :)
1. It is the safest way to negotiate a stop sign controlled intersection. Period.
2. It is the law and you are breaking the law when you don’t stop. A ticket for...
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2011 Ronde van Waller
March 22nd, 2011. Read back and you’ll find Austin.Cadence talking about our Race Series. About how we wanted to bring back the love affair with racing while doing away with the “Who’s sponsoring it?” or the “What can I win?”. We love the glory that comes with winning. Standing at the top of the podium knowing you were the best man that day.
Fastforward to...
May 2011
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Product Review: Thunderbird Energetica
Austin.Cadence is all about the community that we reside in. Supporting it… embracing it… and being one with it. The whole concept of community parallels the idea of “Go Local” that Austin so passionately embraces. Taking that extra step to ensure you’re producing a quality artisan product that consumers will not just ingest but truly love....
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Bike to Work Day 2011
1% of 365 sounds like a pretty sad percentage when you take that 1% at face value. However, the 1% I’m talking about is the one day our country encourages us to ride our bikes to work. Tomorrow is Bike to Work Day all across the United States of America and I can tell you that all of us here that believe/take part in Austin.Cadence will be riding our bikes to work tomorrow.
In case you...
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2011 Giro d'Italia
In case you weren’t aware the 2011 Giro started up this past Saturday. This year’s race marks the 150th year anniversary of Italy’s unification.
Be sure to keep up with all the action over @ Cycling News.
Sadly, tragedy struck the Giro today on stage 3. On the descent of the Passo del Bocco Team Leopard Trek rider Wouter Weylandt crashed and was later declared dead. You can...
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Happy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all Moms from Austin.Cadence!!!
If you haven’t already called your Mother or taken her out to lunch and told her how much you love her you better drop everything and do it!
To all the wonderful Mothers out there: Today is Yours! Put your feet up, relax, and let us do the work. Lord knows y’all deserve it!
April 2011
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Andrew Runciman Memorial Ride
I won’t talk about my opinions today. I won’t talk about a serious tragedy. I won’t talk about the loss of human life right now.
Here are your ride details: Saturday 4/30/11
1830 Arrive @ Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge.
1900 Ride Begins Heading South.
1930 Arrive @ 3506 South Lamar. Ghost Bike Dedication with Friends and Family.
2000 Group Ride Back to Pedestrian Bridge
There...
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Cycling Blogs
Saturday morning. 8am. Coffee is steeping. Bread is toasting. Fresh new blog entries. At this moment everything is perfect in my world. Mornings before a ride are my favourite times that I have to myself. I’m alone in a quiet house before the pain and suffering begin. I drink my coffee and eat my toast. I read up on current race results and check out what other blogs/people are doing with...
March 2011
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CamelBak Podium Ice
How do you know you’re in Central Texas? When temperatures are grazing 90+ degrees in March. Luckily, there’s a whole plethora of companies out there that are dedicated to keeping us cool whether it’s March or the sweaty humid armpit of the 12 month calendar otherwise known as August.
Today we’re gonna review CamelBak’s Podium Ice water bottle. Holding a capacity...
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Austin.Cadence Presents: AC Race Series
There was once a time years ago when racing was all about racing. It had nothing to do with how many sponsors there were or if it was sponsored by a “cool” shop. It had everything to do with pain…satisfaction…and glory.
We here at Austin.Cadence would like to bring back those days. Keep your eyes peeled for a number of races heading your way. No GC..no swanky...
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Le Driveway!!!
RACING!
FUN!
BEER!
COFFEE!
BEER!
INFO HERE!
See y’all there!
photo courtesy of John Curtis
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Whole Foods Markets: Bike Racks
A few weeks back ATXBS posted about the Bicycle Work Station’s installed over at Whole Foods Market Lamar. Unfortunately, when these stations were installed WFM took away 1/2 of the bicycle parking on the top level of the store. However, after listening in to their Team Members as well as Guests they purchased a plethora of bike parking to their top lot parking are(pictured above). Like...
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Critical Mass: Brasil
Below is a video containing graphic footage. If children are around please remove them from the room. If you are squeamish and/or sensitive to inhuman footage please do not watch the following video. In the past I’ve written about my thoughts concerning Critical Mass(CM). I’ve spoken with friends as well as other cyclists about my feeling that CM in no way promotes cycling or...
February 2011
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NAHBS 2011
Just in case you didn’t know…..now you know. See y’all there!!!!
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Bike Boxes....Do They Work?
Portland, Oregon
Austin, Texas
The majority of my life in Austin has been spent on the south side of the river but in the last year I’ve set up shop in West Campus. Within the last few years the City of Austin(COA) decided to test out the infamous Bike Boxes that Portland, Oregon has made so popular. Well, as the pictures above clearly state we are far behind the bike mecca of the USA....
January 2011
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Hincapie Merino Wool Socks
Here at Austin.Cadence we thought we’d try out a few different things this year. We’ve got some great ideas rolling around that we’ll write about on that’ll include YOU…the Austin cycling community. Our first test we’ll be our products reviews. We at Austin.Cadence ride for fun/pleasure/work/travel and in all that saddle time we find gear that we...
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Forbes America's Best-Bike Friendly Cities List
“It’s flat, friendly and filled with over 100,000 students, the perfect blend for a cycling Mecca.”
Seriously? Maybe Forbes needs to head to Texas and go for a ride.
Check it HERE!!!
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Happy New Year!!!!!
2011 is a mere 5 hours away folks!! So please do the following…
Ride Your Bike
Drink Champagne
Have Fun
Be With Your Friends
Be Safe
See you kids next year!! We’ve got BIG plans for Austin.Cadence in 2011!!!
November 2010
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BFF @ ATX
The 2010 Bicycle Film Festival is happening this weekend folks! Short notice? Yes….but word just got out days ago.
This Thursday the party starts @ The Scoot Inn
Get all the details HERE!!!!
If this year’s BFF is anything like the previous years you better bring your appetite for FUN!!!
See y’all there!!!
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Tour das Hugel
Tomorrow Morning. Pain. Satisfaction. Friendship. Three feelings. All different. All at once. All this…and more…Tomorrow Morning.
These last few days I’ve been attempting to write some romantic entry about what Tour das Hugel. About what it means to me and so many others. About what it does toto you as the day pedals away. There’s no way to truly express what this ride...
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Austin Bikes Service Station
1213 W. 5th. What once used to be a an empty space for rent now houses one of Austin’s finest bike shops: Austin Bikes. Sol, Eric, Sam and Scott. These four men provide some of the finest service in town. Whether it’s road, mountain or commuting…they’ve got what you need. They cater to every cyclist under the sun without the slightest bit of attitude. I could sit...
October 2010
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Austin.Cadence Says: Way To Go Esurance!!!
Check out this awesome article full of tips for all types of road users!! Pretty awesome when a massive corporation takes the time to do something positive!!
Check it out HERE!!!
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Tour das Hugel
November 13, 2010. Better dig in that closest and find your legs. More info soon.
Austin.Cadence is EXCITED!!!!
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Unite Bike!!!
Few events bring a community of people from around the world together all at the same time. It’s not small feat and many simply aren’t willing to take on the challenge. However, the fine folks over at Unite Bike are the kind of go get ‘em attitude cyclists. Today @ 5:00 PM thousands of cyclists will gather around the world in...
September 2010
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Critical Mass
I’m gonna keep this one short and sweet. Anyone in the community that knows me knows that I have partaken in a number of Critical Mass rides in the past. Soon the realization that this (un)organized ride does nothing to help further cycling in Austin, Tx much less the Nation. I’ve heard many argue this claim(which is fair) but I firmly stand my ground. Critical Mass is a joke....