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West Austin: Do you know someone that commutes on 360?
mcb writes "I'm considering commuting to work from the Arboretum area of 360 to Bee Caves and 360.
Does anyone commute in the mornings, or ride early on weekdays, on 360?
I've ridden 360 many times on the weekends, but I am a little nervous about the way drivers behave during morning rush hour. I will be starting out at about 7:00am.
Thanks for any help!"
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Posted by Adminon Tuesday, July 29, 2008 @ 09:45:04 EDT (1515 reads)
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South Austin: Biking between South Congress at Stassney and UT?
lauralou writes "Hello,
I am a novice cycler, and I'm planning to get a bike this summer so I can start biking to school at UT in the fall. My house is at South 1st/South Congress and Stassney. I'm wondering how safe it is to bike all the way up South Congress to downtown, then over to Lavaca and up to Guadalupe. South 1st looks way too dangerous, but is South Congress much better? Any route suggestions are appreciated.
thanks!
Laura "
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Posted by Adminon Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 18:08:15 EDT (1569 reads)
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Central Austin: Biking to UT Campus from 38th and Guad
star1827 writes "I want to ride my bike during the school year from the north side of 38th between Guad and Lamar to the UT Campus. Is it safe to ride down Guadalupe? Do people usually use the sidewalk or do they ride in the street? Thank you for your opinions as I haven't ridden my bike to campus or on such public roads before."
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Posted by Adminon Monday, July 14, 2008 @ 22:23:18 EDT (1287 reads)
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Moving to Austin and looking for an area that accesses great rides
vtgator writes "I am roadie and moving to Austin and want to find an area that is close to work which will be in the Arboretum, and also be able to access roads that are good for road rides, or at least roads that can get me to good riding. Basically I really do not want to drive to get good riding in.
thanks"
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Posted by Adminon Wednesday, July 09, 2008 @ 15:36:10 EDT (1492 reads)
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Looking for a good repair shop in Austin
bikeman31415 writes "My sister is working long hours and commuting 20 miles each way to work by bike so she never really has time to service her bike or be without it for any length as well. She has tried a couple repair shops in town but she has not been happy with the quality or timelyness of their work. Can anyone recommend a good repair shop in Austin. The bike is a Cannondale touring/commuting bike."
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Posted by Adminon Friday, September 21, 2007 @ 16:29:19 EDT (1935 reads)
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North Austin: anderson and shoal creek to acc northridge campus
cms4242 writes "Hi all,
I am trying to find a safe route from my home to school at acc (11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, TX 78758). I am not coming up with much, especially for the Metric area. Any ideas/help would be appreciated!"
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Posted by adminon Sunday, August 26, 2007 @ 14:34:42 EDT (2437 reads)
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Northwest Austin: Cedar Park to Loop 360 Bridge avoiding FM 2222
ProtectiveWife writes "My husband is going to start commuting to work 3 days a week. We live near El Salido Pkwy and 620 in Cedar Park and he commutes to past the bridge on Loop 360. When driving, the best route is 620 to 2222 to 360, but people are maniacs on 2222! They drive 75mph coming down a hill stretch that has no shoulder whatsoever. It doesn't look quite as dangerous going back (North), but probably still not the safest.
Is the best route going to be south along Anderson Mill, Pickfair Drive and Spicewood Springs as shown here:
Northwest Routes
or does anyone know of another good way to circumvent 2222?"
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Posted by adminon Wednesday, August 15, 2007 @ 12:04:03 EDT (2108 reads)
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West Austin: Bee Cave Road
MARY writes "Although there will be few to answer, I know some of you out there have ridden on Bee Cave Road between 360 and Walsh Tarleton. No shoulder, curvy curves, etc.
Whomever you may be, please send me your thoughts on how that stretch is for you. I have extensive commuter experience from many years ago, so know all about riding predictably, making self EXTREMELY visible, using a rearview mirror, riding defensively, etc. The greatest safety concern in my perception is that, due to the curves, pursuing traffic has almost no decent line of sight.
My challenge for right now is that I'm out of shape, very heavy, and for the present cannot negotiate the steep hills of the less-traveled streets of Rollingwood. So the gentler gradient of Bee Cave is important to me.
For just this next week only, I'd like to use that stretch of Bee Caves to get from where I'm house-sitting (360 & Bee Cave) to the #30 Cap Metro stop at Walsh Tarleton & Bee Cave RD. Who has experience with pursuing traffic on this stretch. Do they seem to see you in time?
Mary"
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Posted by Adminon Tuesday, July 24, 2007 @ 07:45:18 EDT (2536 reads)
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New to Austin and road bikes
foxxy5 writes "I am looking forward to enjoying a snow free winter but am looking for an "easy" get me started course. I have done the veloway but am hoping for something a little more. 10- 15 mile look on very quiet road with not too big of hills. Is that even possible? A woman mentioned Pfluggerville but I have no idea where to begin. HELP! thanks I love Austin already!!"
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Posted by Adminon Saturday, November 25, 2006 @ 22:35:18 EST (2955 reads)
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Central Austin: Falling in sand, and how to go downtown
Caden writes "I'm commuting from Anderson/Shoal Creek to downtown at 6th and Lamar. My route is as follows and is obviously not ideal (why I'm asking for help), mostly because I almost fall off my road bike in the sand on the bike route downtown.
Anderson/Shoal Creek south on Shoal creek to 38th.
*UNDER* 38th and then I walk my bike across the rocks in the park to 34th. (Is there a better way?)
Cross 34th and I'm back on actual road (a short stretch I don't know the name of that leads to Lamar)
Now I get on the sidewalk ALL the way down that long nice fast stretch that goes past frisbee golf, etc until you're downtown and go *under* Lamar and on concrete bike path along Shoal Creek itself all the way to 6th. There's deep loose sand washed up under all the bridges you go under. Very dangerous.
Anyone know the "real" route I should take? Is that long fast luxurious sidewalk I use down Lamar a no-no? I see it's used quite frequently even by road bikers.
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Posted by Adminon Sunday, June 25, 2006 @ 21:41:48 EDT (1440 reads)
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Central Austin: Best place to live if commuting to the U or T central campus?
KevinKiller writes "Hi,
I've been offered a chance to move to Austin and work for the downtown U of T. I'm from the snowy, cold, north-east city of Rochester, NY
I currently work at the U or R (University of Rochester) and live in a suburb called Fairport. I can safely commute by bike from my home to my work place every day (as long as it's above 30F and not snowing :-) My commute is between 12 and 20 miles each way (depending on my route) and I only encounter 2 or 3 or 4 stop lights along the way. All the roads I commute on have pavement to the right of the white line of at least 4 to 6 feet, but are usually 6 feet or greater.
I recently came down and spent 4 days visiting Austin and the University and while I think working at the U of T would be pleasant, I just don't see how it would be possible to commute by bike. The roads down there are very narrow and without any kind of shoulders at all. The traffic seems to be very dense and I'm just wondering if it is possible at all. They only mitigating factor I can think of is that my job allows me a totally flexible work schedule. I can time my rides to happen before or after the "rush-hour" traffic. However, I'm not really convinced that "rush-hour" is appropriate. It seems to be more like "rush-4 hours" to me. What do you think?
So, to the question:
If you could pick anywhere 10 to 20 miles from the U of T to live, where would the best place be in regards to commuting back and forth to work every day via road bike?
This is a big issue for me, because I feel the exercise I get commuting would be irreplaceable to my health and well being.
Thanks for all you suggestions,
John.
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Posted by Adminon Thursday, December 15, 2005 @ 19:41:47 EST (2157 reads)
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Shops to rent bikes
Joel writes "Someone on the austin bikes list asked about bike rentals:
I'm visiting austin for a few days and I'm curious about bike rentals and good rides. Does anybody know of good rental shops? If you were to have one bike ride in Austin, where would you ride?
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Waterloo Cycles does, as does the Bicycle Sport shop
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Posted by Adminon Sunday, November 27, 2005 @ 23:00:00 EST (1729 reads)
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West Austin: Need route from Far West to Bee Caves/Mopac
Anonymous writes "I'm considering biking from my home in the Far West area to work on Bee Caves (between Mopac and 360). Are there any safe routes?"
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Posted by Adminon Monday, November 08, 2004 @ 21:14:20 EST (2481 reads)
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South Austin: safest route from town lake to gaines ranch loop
Anonymous writes "Hi. I'm looking for a safe way to go from the lamar pedestrian/bike bridge over town lake, south to the gaines ranch loop area. Gaines ranch loop is right next to where Mopac hits Southwest Pkwy. You have to go north from Best Buy, over the bridge that goes over Mopac, and you're there.
Thanks."
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Posted by Adminon Monday, October 18, 2004 @ 15:19:24 EDT (2467 reads)
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South Austin: Route to Gruene
Anonymous writes "Anyone have a relatively scenic and safe route to Gruene? I'm thinking of a ride out on a Saturday morning and back Sunday mid-day.
Thanks!"
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Posted by Adminon Thursday, February 26, 2004 @ 17:35:53 EST (2390 reads)
(Read More... | South Austin | Score: 0) |
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beginner deciding on road bike vs. mountain bike
Anonymous writes "Hi! I'm just getting into cycling and am hoping to move back to the Austin area this year. The trails where I currently live (metro DC) are paved, but I seem to recall Austin having more mountain bike trails than road routes. Are there a lot of road routes in Austin (that are doable for beginners)?
Also, I'd love some advice on what makes a person choose one type of biking over the other . . . thanks!!
Mohna"
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Posted by Adminon Monday, February 23, 2004 @ 18:25:00 EST (5818 reads)
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commuter biking in Austin
Anonymous writes "Hi,
What sorts of experiences have people had doing commuter biking in Austin? I have considered biking to work sometimes, but with all the huge SUVs being driven by people talking on the phone, I am very concerned that I'll get squished. Is it safer than I think, or am I right to fear being crushed by six tons of metal? How do I make sure I stay safe if I decide to bike to work?"
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Posted by Adminon Friday, June 06, 2003 @ 23:03:39 EDT (2386 reads)
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North Austin: Getting from US 183 to Metric
Joel writes "The following question showed up on the austin-bikes maillist:
I have a new need to travel east-west between 183 and Metric Blvd in north
Austin. I could take a bus, but assuming I'm going to bike, what route would
you recommend of the three listed below?
1) Duval/Gracey Farms
2) Braker Lane
3) 183 Frontage (requires some mildly illegal manuevers at Mopac no matter how
you do it)
Are there any other ways to get over or under Mopac between Duval and 183?
The answers he received follow..."
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Posted by Adminon Wednesday, April 30, 2003 @ 23:49:40 EDT (1144 reads)
(Read More... | 5502 bytes more | North Austin | Score: 0) |
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North Austin: Help? Jollyville to Apple Computer (183/290)
reverendlisa writes "Hey folks,
1.What a great website. Every community nation-wide should have something like this.
2. How the heck do I get from the Jollyville area to the business park nestled in the northwest corner of 183 and 290? I feel like I am running a maze - I will find a good run but it always dead ends in some treacherous territory. I am looking for a couple of alternates. Any help is appreciated.
Thank you."
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Posted by Adminon Wednesday, April 30, 2003 @ 23:49:20 EDT (1528 reads)
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Northwest Austin: Getting from 1431/Parmer to Wells Branch/I-35?
Anonymous writes "Anyone know a good route to get from 1431 (Leander)/Parmer to Pflugerville at Wells Branch/I-35? I'd like to try commuting more often... Thanks! Wendy"
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Posted by Adminon Thursday, January 02, 2003 @ 22:53:12 EST (1841 reads)
(Read More... | Northwest Austin | Score: 1) |
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Road Ride Help
Anonymous writes "I will be coming into Austin next weekend for a wedding and need to put some road miles in. I am a trackie from Trexlertown, specializing in sprint and kilo so the wonderfuls hills would be OK, but not many! I am looking for 30 and 50 mile ride routes, suggestions, etc. I will be staying at the La Quinta on North Mopac - don't know a thing about the area. Looking for rides leaving from that area...no car. Thanks"
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Posted by adminon Monday, May 13, 2002 @ 14:52:14 EDT (1078 reads)
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West Austin: Safe route from S. Congress to Spicewood Springs
Jamie writes "I want to start bicycle commuting on a road bike to work. Unfortunately, the routes I've been looking at seem VERY dangerous for bikers. Actually, I don't even feel safe driving on some of these roads!
I need to get from the intersection of S.Congress Ave and Riverside to the intersection of MoPac and Spicewood Springs.
If I can get to 360 I just follow that to Spicewood and I'm fine. But getting from S.Congress to 360 is the part where I'm having trouble. I've looked at Red Bud Trail, West Lake Drive and Toro Canyon Drive. All are narrow, hilly and winding roads with no shoulders.
Does anybody have any advice or alternate routes?"
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Posted by Adminon Monday, March 25, 2002 @ 00:34:39 EST (1201 reads)
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North Austin: 45th and Mopac to 620 and I-35 in Round Rock
Anonymous writes "I'm looking to ride to work or from work to home. Starting/ending points are 45th and Mopac and 620 and I-35 in Round Rock. Any suggestions?"
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Posted by Adminon Monday, March 25, 2002 @ 00:33:01 EST (1107 reads)
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Safe route from S. Congress to Spicewood Springs
Jamie writes "I want to start bicycle commuting on a road bike to work. Unfortunately, the routes I've been looking at seem VERY dangerous for bikers. Actually, I don't even feel safe driving on some of these roads!
I need to get from the intersection of S.Congress Ave and Riverside to the intersection of MoPac and Spicewood Springs.
If I can get to 360 I just follow that to Spicewood and I'm fine. But getting from S.Congress to 360 is the part where I'm having trouble. I've looked at Red Bud Trail, West Lake Drive and Toro Canyon Drive. All are narrow, hilly and winding roads with no shoulders.
Does anybody have any advice or alternate routes?"
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Posted by Adminon Friday, January 04, 2002 @ 13:24:17 EST (1202 reads)
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What errands do you do on your bike?
Joel writes "I was wondering what errands you do on your bike? I'm close enough to my HEB and Video Store that I can go or send my kids there without fear. I also typically ride my bike home after dropping off my car at the mechanic for service. What errands do you run on your bike? What errands do you wish you could run except for ?"
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Posted by Adminon Saturday, October 06, 2001 @ 18:35:31 EDT (1003 reads)
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Next Light Rail Vote
God writes "So light rail is coming up for another round of voting at some point in the near future. Based on what you have heard since the last election, are you more likely to vote for it? Less likely to vote for it? Is your opinion the same? Vote in the area on the right. Also leave an opinion if you have one. "
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Posted by Adminon Sunday, September 16, 2001 @ 23:06:52 EDT (953 reads)
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| | | | | Past Articles
| Sunday, June 25, 2006 | | · | Falling in sand, and how to go downtown |
| Thursday, December 15, 2005 | | · | Best place to live if commuting to the U or T central campus? |
| Monday, November 28, 2005 | | · | Shops to rent bikes |
| Monday, November 08, 2004 | | · | Need route from Far West to Bee Caves/Mopac |
| Monday, October 18, 2004 | | · | safest route from town lake to gaines ranch loop |
| Thursday, February 26, 2004 | | · | Route to Gruene |
| Monday, February 23, 2004 | | · | beginner deciding on road bike vs. mountain bike |
| Friday, June 06, 2003 | | · | commuter biking in Austin |
| Wednesday, April 30, 2003 | | · | Getting from US 183 to Metric |
| · | Help? Jollyville to Apple Computer (183/290) |
| Thursday, January 02, 2003 | | · | Getting from 1431/Parmer to Wells Branch/I-35? |
| Monday, May 13, 2002 | | · | Road Ride Help |
| Monday, March 25, 2002 | | · | Safe route from S. Congress to Spicewood Springs |
| · | 45th and Mopac to 620 and I-35 in Round Rock |
| Friday, January 04, 2002 | | · | Safe route from S. Congress to Spicewood Springs |
| Saturday, October 06, 2001 | | · | What errands do you do on your bike? |
| Sunday, September 16, 2001 | | · | Next Light Rail Vote |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2001 | | · | Favorite ACA Ride? |
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