circuitbreaker

a bunch of Pivot Demos incoming.

I feel like ninja is still 90% there. it is just broken in a few places. the hope is that the paved path legitimizes the area, and eventually we'll get even more trails...

here's a picture: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122168545730322839&set=pcb.1597442047531879

There's a tree down about 100 feet before 3rd creek crossing.

Pivot Demo at RPR Sat Nov 16 https://www.pivotcycles.com/en/event/austin-bike-farm-mtb-demo/

these are 3 bike hitch racks? its hard to tell from the jumble.

some updates on construction dates for walnut creek north: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/austin-advancing-work-on-30-mile-big-loop-trail-system/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Nfwp0bANVf_9UOrJz4hLCoALgNCtJUoJenpqmf0EOccaFxwLQbeDakns_aem_BrgUbCPh_Uw0TMBaoMYC4w Sections 2B and 3A are both funded and are at the 60% design completion stage, with 100% design work completion expected in the late springtime. Construction is then projected to begin next summer, officials said. Section 3B is currently unfunded and in the feasibility review stage. Early stage design work is expected to kick off this winter, with bike lane improvements proposed on Shropshire Boulevard and Braker Lane to link up with the 3A north segment through the north end of the 3C section.

did you figure it out? navigating is not that straightforward out there, but could share some Strava from past rides.

Pavement Trail to Manor officially open yesterday. What i found interesting from the facebook post was this Travis County Greenways map. Have yall seen these plans before? is there a better copy of this map somewhere?

i've really enjoyed following Cody's Strava's posts and training. Hoping he crushes the race.

i run across these surveys pretty often. This is thread for that. Please help give your opinion. Cameron/Dessau Rd between 51st Street and Parmer Lane is one of Austin’s most dangerous roadways. Between 2019 and 2023, there were almost 2,400 crashes, 12 deaths, and 77 serious injuries on this stretch. This crisis needs addressing now. Thankfully, the City of Austin finally plans to take action with 6.5 miles of protected bike lanes, new pedestrian crossings, better street lighting, and other improvements. This is one of Austin’s boldest ever bicycle/pedestrian/safe streets projects. https://safestreetsaustin.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe4543fca94d67abe87d35d11&id=73ba89d0fa&e=45c8e9026a

i had forgotten about Castle Hill Cycles. Still some pretty great reviews on Yelp for reminiscing: https://www.yelp.com/biz/castle-hill-cycles-austin

Thanks for sharing. This is a total bummer. and every time i think about buying an Zero motorcycle recently, i have to reel it back in because they really are too dangerous... but so much fun. I didn't know Gordon, but he sounds awesome. I was at UT at the same time. didn't even know they had a cycling team. i was just getting into recreational biking at the time. Looks like there's a go fund me for those feeling generous: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gordons-accident-recovery?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook

i didn;t remember it from the picture. but pretty sure i know the rock from the location. i quite enjoyed the challenge of going 'up' it with my typical route. how does a rock that big disappear?

I had ridden the original Turbo Levo, and when we recently rented some ebikes in Bentonville, i was surprised with how much power they provide. It felt like you're not really pedaling with power as much as just controlling the speed with your cadence. It feels like a different sport really. I much prefer acoustic bikes for riding single track. Where ebikes seem to shine are for places where you have to run laps like Coler and Kanuga, where the uphill isn't interesting.