This makes biking exciting not for just the ones who ride but also give people the incentive to try new routes around the city. It basically instigates you to try out the “suggested” routes from point A to B to see if you like the routes. Not to mention, it really puts biking back on the map (pun intended). We are just that much of a transportation source as riding the bus, the car or walking. This is an exciting project and just wait to see PedalHouston incorporate it for all you riders out there. Let’s see how this “idea” flourishes.
Check the jump for the article posted from Google…
Recently, I was given the great opportunity to have an interview with Erik and J from HandleBar Mustache. On twitter, they are known as @hbstache. PedalHouston had been introduced to them by Lynn of Voices of Survivors. These guys are also strong supporters of cancer-based charities. One thing for sure is that they appreciate quality and it is not only represented in their designs but in their materials as well. It is great to see biking influenced designs so it’s time to jump on it!
Who was Sheldon Brown? Probably the most referred person that people use as reference for when you’re first starting to learn about bikes. “Have you gone to Sheldon Brown’s website?” It has the “A-Z”s of cycling. No matter what kind of bike you have, it breaks everything down to a simple form for you to understand. Even though he may have passed away, his legend and his work towards the bike community will continue to go strong and serve as a base for everyone that knew him and followed him.
Also from a geek standpoint, it shows that a simple basic HTML website can be golden as long as the content is superb. Booyah.
Since it’s starting to warm up in the city, here is just a brief moment to show just how fortunate you should feel to live in Houston and not in northern exposure. But makes for great footage…
It snowed like crazy and I took the opportunity to go out for an hour or so and film myself trying some tricks. Shot and edited in 3 hours. Nothing special, just looks pretty. Riding bmx in the snow is damn near impossible!
5D MkII w/ Sigma 70-200mm 2.8 is my camera.
Efterklang – “Mirador” is the song you heard . iloveqp.com is my website. openbicycle.com is where i fix my bike.
So as some people might know, next week is the start of the SXSW Festival. Why don’t you just bike there? That’s exactly what these guys are doing from Dallas to Austin on fixed bikes!!
Check out the entry from Centre. It’s inspiring, CHALLENGING but also it shows heart. Best of luck to the guys at SXSFixed.com.
Exhibition: “Critically Caroline/Massive Collection”
Sponsor: Caroline Collective
Location: 4820 Caroline St., Houston, Texas
Submission Deadline: January 8th
Exhibition Dates: February 26 – March 18
Eligibility: Working Houston Artist + Critical Mass Cyclist
Medium: Any
THE SHOW
This show celebrates the artwork of Houston Critical Mass cyclists. All work submitted must be inspired by or found while bike riding within Houston’s Inner Loop. Artists should submit work proposals along with the location at which it was inspired. These addresses will be pinpointed on a large-scale map of Houston’s Inner Loop, to reference the origin of each artist’s work. Proposals will be judged on originality, local flavor and critical content.
Send submissions to sladuncan@gmail.com.
THE RIDE
Friday, February 26th, the Critical Mass group will meet at Tranquility Park in Downtown Houston. Riders will meet at 6:30 with the ride taking off at 7 pm. The route will take us around to some of the locations at which the work originated. The ride will end at Caroline Collective around 9:30pm in the Museum District, where the cyclists will get a sneak-peak of the show before it opens on February 27th at 6 pm.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact Shannon Duncan by email at sladuncan@gmail.com or by phone at 713-298-7307. We appreciate your support!
Contributed by Tom Fox, @tfoxlaw – Tom shares his powerful story wanting to bring safety awareness to the bike community but also demonstrating the kind nature of the Houston bike community reaching out to him. If you’re a rider, stay alert and always ride defensively. If you’re a driver, never assume and be courteous as you would to seeing a walking pedestrian cross the street. Here is his story:
Hands Up Houston is hosting a Bike Swap Meet. this Sunday from 8:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m. at Chicago’s Italian Beef, located at 1777 Airline Drive. Come and meet other cyclists! Bring stuff that you want to swap, sell or give away to your fellow man. If you’re looking for bike parts, this is one place to get it. It may be the best time to start making your own bike from scratch!
After you stop at the swap, the Houston Heights is filled with bike lanes all over their neighborhood. Hope the weather cooperates! Should be fun!
Being PedalHouston’s first contribution from the PedalHouston community, it is great to see such awareness and appreciation for the effort and time that is put into getting events for people to ride and to ride for great causes. Look forward to more posts like this about various things happening in the bike community around Houston. If you have anything you would like to share, use the contact form. It would be great to hear your POV.
In the Houston bike scene and love to blog? Pedal Houston is looking for contributing bloggers to share their riding experiences, bike tips, Houston bike news and favorite riding spots in Houston! Have an idea that you'd like to contribute to the site? Don't hesitate to contact us! Keep pedaling!
PedalHouston Guest Gallery
"YOU, YOUR BIKE & HOUSTON"
This title represents the feel for what this gallery will be. If you have any pictures that you would like to contribute and share on the site, email to contact@pedalhouston.com. When you see your picture, you can tell everyone it's like seeing yourself on TV! Let's see 'em!
