Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...Andrew Mortensen, a UT-Austin alum, has completed an epic bicycling odyssey, spanning 27,461 miles across 37 different countries. The..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

We Have an Issue: A Watched Pot …

The Austin Chronicle is turning 42, and we're launching a cannabis column to celebrate

"...Kevin intends to cover cannabis news and culture every..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...when short trips can be easily accessed by walking, bicycling, or by taking transit."..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Bet on Bikes

"...Dear Editor, Kevin Curtin's piece on bicycling in Austin put a smile on my face as..."

May 2, 2023 Postmarks

Be a Good Sport Cyclist

"...enjoyed most of Kevin Curtin’s article ["The Joy of Bicycling," Culture, April 21] on the joy of cycling in..."

April 25, 2023 Postmarks

Pedal Positive

April 22, 2023 Postmarks

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...me it's safe to say there's now more people bicycling in Austin than ever before, though it's a purely..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Local Alt-Sports to Help You Think Outside the Gridiron

Pro bull-riding, kayak polo, and more unconventional sports & rec in ATX

"...action-packed pro wrestling events of late at Pinballz Arcade. Bicycling..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Sports Feature by Katherine McNevins

Rad

Hal Needham's BMX action flick restored

"...asks the question: “Can a small-town teen with exceptional bicycling skill outwit corporate greed while dazzling the girl and..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Get ready for summer with Texas beaches and Texas peaches

"...park staff will begin with permitting scenic driving and bicycling along all paved park roads in the park, day..."

May 29, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Recap: Stay Home, Go Slow, Be Resilient, Ask for Help

City Hall extends eviction freeze, earmarks relief funds, and more

"...citywide to prioritize certain neighborhood streets for walking and bicycling while still allowing local vehicular traffic."..."

May 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions (part 2)

"...by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing..."

April 10, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...allows physical activity like going on walks, jogging, or bicycling, so long as the necessary precautions are maintained to..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions

"...by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Code Concerns

"...requirements. Public transportation isn’t available in my neighborhood, and bicycling isn’t an option. I never shop, dine, or attend..."

May 6, 2019 Postmarks

Thoughts on Prop J

"...so that the street supports a vibrant walking and bicycling culture. Additionally, CodeNEXT would have increased allowable densities in..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Postmarks

Glorifying DWI

"...rate that’s 50% higher than the national average. For bicycling, it doesn’t matter how many miles of new bike..."

Dec. 11, 2017 Postmarks

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Cinema. Ovarian Psycos, a doc about the East L.A. bicycling group, will have members live for a Q&A. All..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Public Notice: Affordability & Economic Segregation

(Plus some fun stuff at the end)

"...program of inspiring and lively short films about how bicycling improves cities and the lives of the people who..."

May 5, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Luv Doc: Every Few Minutes

Far-fetched, hopelessly sad, and embarrassingly pathetic

"...Yes, B Boy, you should absolutely break up with..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

News Roundup: Buehler, Bikes, & Uber

Uber hates City Council; bicyclists love it

"...this city a bicycle-friendly community. … Austin's commitment to bicycling is evident through the implementation of our recently adopted..."

Nov. 16, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Public Notice: Plans for the Future

The CodeNEXT process is upon us

"...Rd., where maps for the tour (easy walking or bicycling) will be available when the panel begins. More info..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Bikes, Toll Roads, TNCs

A miscellany of mostly transportation

"...National Bike Month, and to kick it off, the bicycling education and awareness organization Please BE KIND to Cyclists..."

May 1, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...Jan. 2 – don't do it while driving or bicycling. Austin's new "hands-free" rule takes effect Jan. 1, prohibiting..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature

Austin's Sustainable Secret

Student-founded Green Is the New Black makes renewable energy at Huston-Tillotson

"...from, and around the 19-acre campus. Ultimately, expansion of bicycling culture at HT will likely require addressing student concerns..."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Civics 101

"...grand opening of the 7.3-mile-long Southern Walnut Creek Trail. Bicycling is encouraged as there is limited street parking available...."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Column

Council: Here Comes the Sun

Council recovers from last week's multiday meeting

"...use of handheld "portable electric devices" while driving or bicycling, meaning after Jan. 1, your cell phone better be..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Beep Beep!

This week's agenda has plenty to strike sparks and eat up the day and evening

"...of all handheld "portable electronic devices" while driving (or bicycling, Item 41)...."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Summer Fun: Obviously, It's Not Summer Without Them…

No, we didn't forget these perennial faves

"...Bicycling, like, everywhere Austin has hundreds of interconnected bike trails..."

May 20, 2014 Chronolog Post by David Estlund

Council: Imagine Comprehensively

Zoning and proclaimations crowd next week's agenda

"...expense when it was simply a step to integrate bicycling into the overall city transportation scheme, this is an..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

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