Texas Biking News November 6th 2020
AUSTIN POSITIONED TO SURPASS AMERICA’S GREATEST BIKING CITIES
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In decisive fashion, 58% of Austin voters cast ballots on November 2 supporting Proposition A, a $7.1 billion public transit expansion and rail line plan, and 67% supported Proposition B, a $460 million active transportation bond meant to expand walking and biking networks throughout the city.
On their own, each measure has the potential to transform the way Austin residents move around their city. Together, they’re a surefire way to usher in a new era of mobility throughout the city.
Project Connect, the transit plan supported by Proposition A, includes a new rail system, a downtown transit tunnel, expanded bus system, the transition to an all-electric fleet, and $300 million for affordable housing and anti-displacement efforts.
A meager funding proposition by comparison, Proposition B takes the city another step closer to a …
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It was a fun first night under the lights thanks for Rental One and @boydwallace . Thanks to your generous donations CX practice continues next week (Wed., Nov. 11) at 5PM. Fun fact: we are able to squeeze out a 2:20 lap on the 1 acre lot, are you ready to try something new?
(I wax the chains on all of my bikes.)
You Should Hot-Wax Your Bike Chains. Here’s Why.
Joe Lindsey | www.outsideonline.com
The used slow cookers at Goodwill presented a dilemma. Should I go with the two-quart Crock-Pot for name-brand reliability and size? Would the small Babycakes Chocolatier get hot enough? Was a rice cooker like a slow cooker?
Had I been looking for a vessel to actually make food, the choice would have been clear. But I needed one for bicycle chains, which complicated things. Ultimately, I went with the safe choice and brought home the used Crock-Pot. I was ready to experiment with switching from conventional lube to chain wax.
For most of the history of chain-drive technology, bicycle or otherwise, we’ve used some kind of lightweight, free-flowing oil for lubrication. Oil penetrates …
Classic out and back into town
Justin Martin | www.stravaa.com
Steady endurance except for those two times i decided to chase some roadies down. Hardtail life with 2.3’s. Snagged a trophy up a 27sec climb haha. Cool to see that when we’ve mashed that path many of times on a proper carbon road bike. Looks like we are getting stronger in CO. Let’s goooo
