https://www.traileaffectpodcast.com/austin-ridge-riders-mountain-bike-club-205/ For episode 205 we have Charlie Riou and Cullen McMorrow – the President and Vice President of the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club. While Austin may not be on everyone’s radar as a ride destination Austin certainly has a very deep history around mountain biking, mountain bike advocacy and trails. Both Cullen and Charlie provide some excellent stories about the history of mountain biking in the Austin Area along with what they are doing for the future of mountain biking in this region. [Joe Wieck, ARR Trail Coordinator, was supposed to be on this also, but couldn't make it]. Topics Include: The Austin Ridge Riders Backstory as a Mountain Bike Club Barton Creek Greenbelt How Cullen got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders How Charlie got involved with the Austin Ridge Riders Trail Work by the Austin Ridge Riders Walnut Creek Metro Park work day Benefits of cleaning up parks and trails American Trails Webinar – Using Natural Surface Trails as Transportation Alternatives. Working with other user groups to create Win – Win scenarios Reimers Ranch Park  The Quality-of-Life aspect of trails in Austin and how that’s a tougher sell in large metro areas like Austin (where lots of people are moving there regardless of outdoor recreation) Where Charlie likes to ride in the Austin Area What Cullen looks for in a Riding Community What Charlie looks for in a Riding Community Closing Comments   https://www.americantrails.org/training/natural-surface-trails-as-transportation Natural Surface Trails as Transportation This webinar outlines the benefits, planning considerations, and implementation strategies for incorporating natural surface trails into greenways and public trail systems. Presented by: Jake Carsten, President, Alliance Action Sports Experts (USA) Cullen McMorrow, Vice President, Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club

This has sold!! Selling my much loved and cared for XL Nukeproof. Looking for $1,000.  Will include a goodies bag that has: spare derauiller hangers, 3 shimano icetech rotors (2x 180mm, 1x 203mm), set of brake pads, fox fork and shock spare parts, spare mud guard, extra fork thru axle, touch up paint and user manuals.  Specs:  Size XL Rear Shock    FOX Float X2 Factory, Kashima coating, 2 position lever, 210x55mm, custom tune Fork    FOX 36 Float Factory, FIT GRIP 2, Kashima coating, 51mm offset Fork Travel    160mm Head Tube Diameter    Tapered 1.125"-1.5" Headset    Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS Handlebar    Nukeproof Horizon, aluminum, 800mm, 25mm Stem    Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, 31.8mm, black Grips    Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Brakes    Front: Shimano XT M8020 4 piston, Galfer Wave 203mm rotor Rear: Shimano XT M6100 4 piston, Galfer Wave 180mm rotor Brake Levers    Shimano XT M8000 Drivetrain: Shifters    Shimano XT M8000, 11-speed Rear Derailleur    Shimano Deore M6100  Chainguide    MRP 1x CS, 28-34 tooth Cranks    Shimano XT M8000, 11-Speed, 170mm, 53mm chainline Chainrings    30 tooth Cassette    Shimano Deore M5100, 11-51 tooth Rims    DT Swiss E1700 Spline, 30mm inner width Hubs    Front: DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm Rear: DT Swiss 350 with Shimano freehub, 12x148mm Spokes    Straight pull Tires Front: Maxxis Assegai  29" x 2.5" Double Down, Maxxgrip, tubeless Rear: Maxxis Aggressor 29” x2.5” Double Down Dual Compound, tubeless  Saddle    WTB Volt Canyon 200mm dropper, can also include original seatpost: RockShox Reverb 170mm drop

On Dec. 30th, around 9 pm, Josh Prosser was found with serious head injuries on the sidewalk on the west side of Metric Blvd; he died from his injuries several days later.  The location was somewhat north of the intersection with Bittern Hollow.  For reference, there is a large Catholic church on the northeast corner of the Metric Blvd/Bittern Hollow intersection.  There is a large apartment complex on the west side. This is close where Metric crosses over the Walnut Creek Multi-Use Path.   Apparently, he was assaulted in the process of being robbed of his e-bike by a thief/thieves.  He was riding a foldable forest green MOD City 3 electric bike made by the Austin company MOD BIKES.  Although at night, this was a violent crime in a very public location.  Family seeking answers after the mysterious death of their loved one in North Austin  Family and friends are searching for answers on what exactly happened.    

Loving those handlebars.  What kind are they?  I've gone to more upright bars for the neck but also need some backsweep for the wrists. 

Hey, y'all, The Austin Ridge Riders Cranksgiving event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb 7th.  Volunteer link: https://www.bikereg.com/cranksgiving-volunteers The link to register for the event as a rider will be posted hopefully on Jan 1 on the Austin Ridge Riders web site, so check there. Happy New Year to those who celebrate Jan 1 and not the Solstice, the actual start of a new year.