Austin Cycling. It’s not just for Kid-o’s anymore.
By Danny on Aug 21 Filed In Activities, Austin, Texas, Uncategorized 2 Comments
If you have ever been to Austin, you have seen the number of people that bike around town. Some do it for fun, while some do it for utility. With such a large amount of people that ride bikes in this town, comes a bike culture that can be unsurpassed. I have been riding my bike recreationally and functionally around Austin for about 4 years now, and I have come up with a 5 of my favorite bike-y things about Austin.
5 – Bike Lanes!
This may be a small concern with some, and they are often over looked, but the city of Austin has quite a few areas that have lanes to keep bikers safe.
4 – Passion
There are many reasons that people ride bikes in Austin, but they all include Passion. Whether it be to stay “green”, the sport, or for a good cause. Sweet Leaf sponsors and participates in many different cycling endeavors through the year. From the Livestrong Challenge to the MS 150 many people ride to support social issues in the Austin.
3 – Availability of bikes
If you don’t have a bike, don’t fret. There are many places to look for that special bike that fits your needs and wants. If you are looking for a new bike there are over 40 bike shops scattered across the Austin area. But if you are looking for an alternative route, my pick is craigslist. New, Used, Vintage, whatever you are looking for you can find it. (Usually at a price that will blow your mind.) I just recently bought a fixed gear for super cheap from Craigslist and it runs like a Champ! Check it out Below!!
2 – Excess of Biking Venues
Whether you ride: Mountain – Green Belt,
BMX – 9th Street,
Distance - 360 highway,
or just like to ride around – Town Lake hike and Bike Trail, Austin has the area that suites your needs.
1 – ATXBS.com
ATXBS (Austin Texas Bike Stuff*) is a blog-ish website has anything and everything you need to know about what’s happening in the Austin cycling scene. From bike polo to bike capture the flag to social rides, it has it all. If you haven’t heard of it, check it out at atxbs.com. Join me and some of the other Sweet Leaf Tea’mates riding at the social rides on Thursdays & if you think you can hang, check out the Heavy Metal Fitness Ride on Monday nights!
We are out there riding (Sweet Leaf Tea’mates) and would absolutely love to have more of you out there with us on the bikes, cruising. Come join us!!
Hey y’all, Jason from ATXBS. Thanks for the love! And talk about a coincidence, because y’all are my favorite bottled tea. Give me a shout if you see me on the Thursday rides (I’m the loud brash tattooed guy with the crosses everywhere), I want to know who puts it together.