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Some substantial footings are going in for a bridge across Walnut, and the pathway has been cleared under Lamar heading eastbound. I guess it will follow the creek east until the point where it crosses under I-35. This is a view pointing due east - that's the Lamar bridge across Walnut.

I think the whole thing is a part of the 'Big Loop' concept, which if ever implemented, will allow riders to ride up/down/across/around Austin; and the way traffic is going, it'll be needed! This article is from 2017, and hey - the Shoal Creek bike lanes have been implemented. The concrete path currently under construction at Walnut will at least make some eastbound headway. I've been under that overpass on I-35 -- it wouldn't surprise me if they have to suspend the crosswalk underneath the freeway, there's not a lot of room on the banks of the creek to build anything which would last. One small trail for North Austin, one giant loop for the whole city - Austin Monitor

If there is no manual disable, plugging this into the wiring harness will disable the alarm: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Wiring/Tow-Ready/TR20141.html

Am I correct that this North Fork Trail is not the same as the Toro Grande extension mentioned at the beginning of the post? The North Fork Trail appears to be for recreational use - like the one at Walnut - and basically connects the Red Horn parking to the Brushy Creek Trails.

This is exactly the sort of thing which gets us put on lists we don't want to be on.

I have a double 1Up rack, simply way more efficient than a tailgate pad, and allows to me to use a tonneau cover and keep coolers and so on locked down out of sight.

Tailgate pads are for the downhillers - it’s a part of their fashion statement!

The options for attaching one are really pretty limited, unfortunately. Interestingly, an Airtag is almost the exact size of a headset cap -- now if Apple would only produce one in matt black with a bolt hole thru the center, THAT would be a game changer!

Not sure I really understand your post. My bikes are kept in the house, which is alarmed. I'm really only concerned about a situation where some brazen thief hacks my Abus folding lock right outside the pub door, and makes off with it on the spot. I feel that having an Airtag might give me an edge before they got too far. Don't lose sleep pondering ethical dilemmas!

My Airtag is pretty well-concealed. If this bike were ever to be lifted, I'd probably know within about 15-30 minutes --- quite possible that an Airtag might narrow down it's location before it got taken apart. Worth the minor cost and effort, in my view, but you should certainly all do as you wish with your bikes!

I installed an Airtag on my pubcrawler - curious to see how long the battery lasts.

We have a couple of the Evoc Pro bags - highly recommend. We took the bikes to New Zealand, no issues. I think you will be happy with the purchase!

Like that section which runs along Slaughter to Circle C Metro Park. I'm so terrified of washing out on the rocks on the trail and diving straight into the barb wire fence 12 inches to the right, that I mostly ride the sidewalk.

This Saturday is the last chance to ride the back trails out at Rocky Hill, before they are forever lost. https://www.bikereg.com/fat-chucks-revenge Weather doesn't look to be great, but hey - it wouldn't be a Rocky Hill race without mud, sweat n beer!

Heh - cept now you have to drink Celis ....

I wouldn't want most of the shops on that list working on my bikes. Also, they are nowhere near as convenient as the Guad location was. My $$$, my choice.

Housed in the former Ozone location, this little service-only shop was a real savior for many of us in the Midtown neighborhoods. Sadly, they are closing the doors tomorrow, leaving us with the option of Cycle Progression (er, no) or driving either south of the river or up to Research. "REMINDER: we’re closing Sunday, December 5 We’re closing our Guadalupe location this Sunday and joining forces with our friends at Trek Bicycle Lamar, where you’ll enjoy the same service, products, and friendly faces you’ve come to love at Guadalupe, just 10 minutes down the road. See you there!"

Nice work, Miss Marple! 🙂

To honest, I was talking about general trail erosion - exposed roots, soil levels wiped out, etc. Not critiquing the work of the trail crew. It doesn't bother me to ride em, but I enjoy the flow and solitude up at SN. Not a single bag of dog crap, either!

The trails at Walnut have really gone to shit -- so much over-use. It was worth the extra drive up to Cedar Park -- 90 min ride without seeing a soul, and a good crowd at Red Horn after.

I goggled them, out of interest - don't seem to be active any longer.

Is it somehow significant that his friends were Christians?

If you head out of the park onto Shady Springs (EB route), it's that green area with a pathway up it that you cross. It think it dead ends into the power substation near Mark's Art.

Rode SN yesterday and every low spot is either wet, very wet, or muddy. Needs a couple more days.