Oh, to Be the Bike Candidate

"...high, and it's carried over into the City Council races. Not only have cyclists come out in droves to..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...Zwiener in Hays; the latter two are the tougher races. As Texas purples up, Dems have the best chance..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bike Thief Draws Four-Year Sentence

Clayton cops a plea deal

"...who befriended local bicyclists and then stole their high-end bikes and equipment by burglarizing their homes, pleaded guilty May..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Too Many Races Hurt Small Businesses

"...been suffering practically every single weekend because of various footraces held Downtown. Streets are closed off, and traffic ensues...."

Sept. 11, 2008 Postmarks

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...mobility, especially active transportation and the new ATX Walk Bike Roll initiative (made possible by the bond package she..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

Public Notice

Two words for this week in "Public Notice": Pride and Ride. Okay.

"...Dykes, Bikes, Yikes! Dykes on bikes? We wish. No, the title..."

June 1, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...well as a streamlined version of these endorsements. Partisan Races: The Democrats..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...delivering much suspense. The Place 1 and Place 4 races are almost certainly to be decided early on election..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

F1 Racing Wrap and COTA's Tech Future

"...second of at least a decade of annual F1 races at the Circuit...."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the March primary?

"...Democratic clubs, unions, and professional organizations in contested local races in the March Democratic primary. Endorsements are sourced from..."

Feb. 15, 2018 News Post

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...and the Lance Armstrong Foundation go belly-up because the bike races that provide a chunk of their funding have..."

Feb. 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin

Brave businesses offer unique takes on the ubiquitous comfort food

"...well-attended. So naturally I kept doin 'em. Burgers at bike races, Better Half, Brew and Brew, and when COVID..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Club Endorsements

Who's backing whom in the Nov. 6 election

"...from area clubs, unions, and professional organizations in contested races in the Nov. 6 election. Endorsements are sourced from..."

Oct. 25, 2018 News Post

Community: Summer Snapshot

Parades, rides, races, and more

"...Republic of Texas Biker Rally Live music, vintage cars, custom bikes, games, photo..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Feature

Wheels of a Dream

With the long-awaited Topfer Theatre, Zach races full-throttle into the future

"...economy has been no stroll on the Hike and Bike Trail, the theatre has been steadily gathering the cash...."

Oct. 5, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

F1 Back On? 'Looking Good'

Sources close to track say race will be on 2012 calendar

"...it was Hellmund that opened the door for the bike races through his good friend, former world champ Kevin..."

Dec. 6, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice

Hey, what's going on this week in Austin, public service-wise? Just read this!

"...the Amazons are back and will play at the Bikes Across Borders Party/Benefit, which will also feature a Cyclown..."

April 27, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Day Trips

"...Geburstag Gallop in Warda outside of Giddings presents mountain bike races at the Bluff Creek Ranch, Nov. 9-10. 409/542-3455...."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hercules on Two Wheels

Could bicycling be bigger than baseball again?

"...tome to the bicycle, Cyclopedia: It's All About the Bike (Chicago Review, 488 pp, $25). Fotheringham, cycling corespondent for..."

Nov. 12, 2011 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

The Revolution Will Not Be Motorized

Will the city create a path to give bicyclists a little respect?

"...or anti-establishment punks. More Austinites are choosing to ride bikes for more than just recreation, and it is becoming..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Bicycle Thief

Police say James Clayton befriended – then ripped off – many Austin bicyclists

"...hundreds of ads on Austin's Craigslist listing bicycles and bike parts for sale – sandwiched between ads for a..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Italian Biker Speed

At a Round Rock motorcycle shop, Mototek revs customers who feel the need for speed with an exclusive line of Italian Aprilia bikes.

"...back wall: coverage of the Aprilia Cup Challenge, a sportbike competition featuring some of the best riders in the..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Gets Some V8

Circuit of the Americas snags ethanol-powered race

"...in Australia) across the 15 date season. Currently, V8 races are only held in Australia, New Zealand and Abu..."

July 1, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...coolest cars, the most tubular trucks, and most bodacious bikes from 1980-1999. Period dress is more than encouraged, but..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Playing Through

Brian Davies looks to stoke the local urban cyclo-cross scene

"...three people turned out for Brian Davies' urban cyclo-cross races. That's unfortunate, because cold and cruddy January nights are..."

April 17, 2009 Column by Thomas Hackett

Day Trips

Off-road biking trails of the Lone Star State.

"...A good mountain bike ride gets the heart pumping and is an exciting..."

May 18, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Breaking the Biker Code

Austin musician and Glass Eye expatriate Kathy McCarty sends greetings from the Sturgis, South Dakota, Black Hills Motor Classic & Rally, learns how to be a biker chick, and wishes we were there.

"...small town -- Cody, Wyoming. The banner read: "WELCOME BIKERS!!"..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

City Kiboshes Cycle Championship Because of Rain

Update: Did Lance Armstrong save the day?

"...as last year, Boulder, Colorado. The course, if the races had continued today, would have run from the south..."

Jan. 11, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Activism on Wheels

The Helmet Law Spawns a Movement

"...Members of Critical Mass - the pro-bike group that has pissed off many an Austin commuter..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Lee Simmons

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Co. ballot (with one Williamson Co. outlier), chooses the races where we have a consensus opinion, and offers our..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

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