I was setting up for the tailgate today Sept 29th when two tandem bikes joined together by a piece of metal passed me by. It was manned by four people pedaling really hard. I tried illustrating it to the best of my ability lol.

I got home and now I’m asking myself if I really saw this or if I imagined it. Please tell me I’m not crazy!

Hey y'all.

My blue 1986 Schwinn Mirada that I JUST got (hadn't even ridden it once and was excited to get a bike again) was stolen from just outside my door in my apartment complex sometime most likely between Sunday (Sep 27) evening and Monday (Sep 28) evening. It was locked to the fence/railing just outside our door with a cable lock. When I went to leave for work Monday evening, both the bike and lock were gone.

Schwinn Mirada, "Glacier" blue, 26" wheels, vintage rigid mountain bike. It has yellow-ish Schwinn/Mirada decals, Weinmann rims, Shimano Light Action rear derailleur, Shimano FD-Z204 front derailleur, and a block bottle cage. Noticeable age/wear consistent with an original 1980s bike. I've filed a police report and registered it stolen with Bike Index and Project 529.

Serial: 6081170 (second digit is somewhat faint/worn)

APD Report: 2026-9025870

This bike has been in my family since the 1980s and has sentimental value to me. If you see it please send a photo/location or DM me.

Thank you!

Anyone else experience riders wearing too much cologne?? Not sure why they think they need it - but this fall has been filthy with too much cologne applied.

The site says sunset, which is 7:20ish tonight, but it's usually not actually dark until a while after. I wouldn't be able to make it until 6:45 so debating if it's worth it

So the latest info on this page is a year or two ago.

Im coming in for a few days for work, just wondering is there anywhere other than Mellow Johnny's?

*EDIT* - Not looking at local bike share/citi bike.

Just curious to see different rental inventory before committing.

Thanks!

#ThursdayNightSocialRide
#TNSR DETAILS

🚨 New TNSR ride leader alert!!🚨

October 1st, 2026
New Ride Leader: Razel!!! @razelt
MEET UP: Chicano park. 14 Salina st. 78702 off the corner of Chicon st and Nash Hernández Sr. rd and next to Martin pool. Parking in lots nearby.

It’s October! Feel free to wear costumes every Thursday! This week is Pumpkin 🎃 Patch theme.
Start: Wheels down 8 pm new time since 2026.
Please note our new location.
Mid: Givens park
***Modified route for rain and food at the end.
End: The Wheel; 1902-B E. MLK Blvd. @thewheelaustin
Ride Distance: (Usually )At least 10 miles
Pace: Social
Gravel: possible but nothing that any road bikes tires can’t handle
Bring: Lights, Locks, and Cash for snacks/beverages.
Please make sure to clean up your trash when at park stops and elsewhere.
Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it.
We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. WE DON’T BLOCK INTERSECTIONS. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. Please LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind. We ride these streets every single week and thus far we’ve managed to keep local law enforcement at bay by abiding by these rules. Let’s keep it that way!
**Please pick up after yourselves and throw away your trash.
REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider’s behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider’s responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.
If you have any questions about the rules of the road, see:
[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]
@socialcyclingaustin since 2009 #socialcyclingaustin #atxbikes #atxbikelife atxbikerides

#1516 was at 30.172070,-97.888797, where the SH45 trail crosses Archeleta.

(Amusingly, there wasn't much to go on the previous picture, but what finally did it was the curved street lights in the background, where I only know of one road with curved street lights ...)

And here's the new #1517 -- the ramp on the right is new and a big improvement over what was there before.

I'm starting a new job in a couple weeks that's down by Still Austin on St. Elmo - any advice on routes? Google Maps puts me on South Congress but my understanding is it's still a safety nightmare.

9/26 Saturday Morning Caffeine Cruise

Last chance summer swim!
Fall is technically here, but Austin doesn’t play that way. It’s still hot and we’re still out riding bikes. We’ll start the day at Frankenbike to browse the available items, then head to Givens park since the pool closes after this weekend. We’ll end the day at Loudmouth for some pizza.
We might get some rain next week, so get outdoors with us this weekend while you can!

Leader: Brenda A
Start: Bike Texas for Frankenbike, 900 Springdale Rd (https://www.facebook.com/events/1936104917086633)
Wheels down 11:45am-ish

Mid: Givens Neighborhood Pool 3811 E 12th - last weekend that this pool is open for the season!
End: Loudmouth 1209 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702

Gravel: Possibly Light gravel, but nothing road bikes can't handle
Bring: Swimsuit, sunscreen, lights, locks, ID, and money for snacks/drinks.
Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it. We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. We don't block intersections. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind.
If you have any questions about the rules, see: [https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]

REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider's behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider's responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.

@socialcyclingaustin #socialcyclingaustin #smcc #saturdayvibes #atxbikes #atxbikelife #SaturdayMorningCaffeineCruise

Found #1515 at the wild flower center (30.1856485, -97.8729896)

Found #1514 at Hecho En Mexico on William Cannon, (30.2287557, -97.8631247). Nice one! Here’s the new #1515.

Anybody been down here: https://www.kxan.com/traffic/traffic-projects/old-san-antonio-road-puryear-road-closure-planned/

It's perhaps a couple weeks out from me wanting to start occasional south-bound long rides and OSA is the main way I get out of town so this is obviously concerning.

That entire development (which is huge getting huge-er) is the worst for parking in the bike lines. Everywhere around the school is the worst. But every sub-section of the development where there’s bike lanes has people parking in them ALL the time.
It seems hopeless that there would be any enforcement action on it. Ugh.

#ThursdayNightSocialRide
#TNSR DETAILS

🚨 New TNSR ride leader alert!!🚨

September 24th, 2026
Ride Leader: Grace!! @borengasser

MEET UP: Chicano park. 14 Salina st. 78702 off the corner of Chicon st and Nash Hernández Sr. rd and next to Martin pool. Parking in lots nearby.

Start: Wheels down 8 pm new time since 2026.
Please note our new location.

Mid: Pease Park Treehouse
***There are NO STORE STOPS on TNSR.*** One close by
End: Central Machine Works: Live Band until 10pm The Motets-the ride may not make it to see the band. @central.machine.works
Ride Distance: At least 10 miles
Pace: Social
Gravel: possible but nothing that any road bikes tires can’t handle
Bring: Lights, Locks, and Cash for snacks/beverages.
Please make sure to clean up your trash when at park stops and elsewhere.
Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it.
We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. WE DON’T BLOCK INTERSECTIONS. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. Please LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind. We ride these streets every single week and thus far we’ve managed to keep local law enforcement at bay by abiding by these rules. Let’s keep it that way!
**Please pick up after yourselves and throw away your trash.
REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider’s behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider’s responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.
If you have any questions about the rules of the road, see:
[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]
@socialcyclingaustin since 2009 #socialcyclingaustin #atxbikes #atxbikelife atxbikerides

It's that time of year again, and the ride you've been waiting for is coming ... the 44th Annual Full Moon Cruze Bicycle Ride!

This year, the ride will happen on Saturday night/Sunday morning, September 26th/27th, 2026. We shall assemble at about 1:30 am at the James D. Pfluger Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge and we'll ride out at about 2:30 am.

DO NOT BE CONFUSED BY THE DATE! This ride happens on Saturday night/Sunday morning, the night of the 26th and/or the morning of the 27th! Take a nap if you need one, but set an alarm so you don't forget!

If you only make one bicycle ride a year -- this is the one to make!

As always, the schedule for Austin's full moon rides can be found at http://cycling.frenzied.us/full-moon-rides

You can also follow us on Facebook, in the ATX (((MOON))) group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/155520658757

The ride is about 19 miles, and here is the route: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/50119986

The pace is whatever you want it to be -- some will race between the stop points, but most will take it easy. Either works.

As always, ride at your own risk, having lights on your bike at night is a good idea and it's always a good idea to bring something to drink and enough gear to change a flat. This is not a supported ride, but we definitely do try to not leave a rider behind.

I’ve always wanted to build up a fixed gear from an old road bike frame but don’t know where to find one w horizontal dropouts. Does anyone have a good spot? I’ve looked on Facebook marketplace and can’t find any. I’d love to find one at a local shop. I live pretty far from Yellow Bike but would make the trip if they would have one. I know a lot of this is up to random chance and timing so I figured asking here wouldn’t hurt. Also, if any local shops throw them together in their free time I’d happily skip the build and just buy one from them. Not interested in the cheapo heavy ones sold at box stores. Thanks so much for any help.

#1513 was at MLK and Lamar. 30.284027,-97.752239/

And here is the new #1514.

Found #1512 at Casa Chapala on Research Blvd, (30.3735032, -97.7254667). Where is #1513?

Very likely to be the last two Bike Nights if speculation about the revamping of COTA holds true. In any case, here are the deets. They say: "We will be having live music as part of HAAM Day - Join us in supporting Austin musicians!"

Date and Location

Tuesday September 22, 2026
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617

Schedule

5:30PM    Check-In Opens

6:00PM    Food Trucks Open

6:00PM    Track Opens (Estimated)

7:10PM    Check-In Closes; Track clearing begins

7:27PM    Sunset - Track Closed; All cyclists off track

8:00PM    Food Trucks Close

Parking

Lot A - Circuit of The Americas

Registration

Main Grandstand East Lawn Area

I noticed on the project page that status has changed to:

Status: Complete, scope reduced

https://www.speakupaustin.org/nlamar

I can't tell what's actually committed based on the linked documents. I bike between Yager and Parmer regularly and can confirm work is ongoing adding a stretch of sidewalk along the west side of Lamar there. Not sure how far it will extend either direction.

New bike tag #1512!

Think you know where it is? Hop on your bike and join the game: https://www.reddit.com/r/BikingATX/wiki/bikingatxphototag/

Old bike tag #1511 found at Stiles Switch BBQ (30.3345013, -97.7212563)

I have some size 47 Specialized MTB shoes that I only wore a few times. They're too narrow for my super-wide feet, so I've just had them in the closet for a few years. If you think they'll fit you, I'm happy to meet at Epoch Coffee on North Loop to give them to you.

Cheers!