Cyclists Run Over Helmet Law Idea

Former Mayor Bruce Todd's proposed mandatory bicycle helmet ordinance coasts to a stop for now

"...a city Urban Transportation Commission resolution recommending an 18-month cycling-safety study in lieu of the law was also left..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Avid rider Ellis wants drivers to give a wider berth

"...has garnered broad bipartisan support. "Everybody knows interest in cycling in Texas is rapidly growing. Senator Ellis wants to..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...Access Management Plan, dated April 2, 1998, allows off-road cycling on marked trails in all the units of the..."

April 20, 2001 Column

The Vicious Cycle

Citywide Bike Plan: a Modest Beginning

"...owner of a bicycle tour business and a longtime cycling commuter. Though he credits the majority of Austin motorists..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...extreme public hearing. Todd admonished the opposing League of Bicycling Voters in a TV news interview for a helmet..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature

Bicyclists Collide in Helmet Law Debate

Former mayor spars with cycling activist over forcing headgear for riders

"...mathematician and founding member of the just-reunited League of Bicycling Voters, which spearheaded the fight against the original law...."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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VanScoy's Agenda Part 2

"...or annoyed by Amy Babich's grim, narrow attitude towards cycling, especially considering her now-publicized status as a bike shop..."

March 12, 1999 Column

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Lewis Rebuts Ads

"...sprawl vs. compact city planning, campaign finance reform, and bicycling freedom!..."

May 30, 1997 Column

Bikes in the Mud

Parks & Rec cancels, then delays, Cyclo-cross event

"...that participants were angry when last Sunday's 2015 USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships event in Zilker Park was canceled..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bicycle Tour de Funky Chickens

A day for chickenists and cyclists

"...It was the first year for an official cycling portion of the Funky Chicken Coop Tour, but not..."

April 2, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Bike Thief Draws Four-Year Sentence

Clayton cops a plea deal

"...asked this reporter and another local bicyclist what the cycling community would view as a "fair sentence." Clayton could..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Bicycle Thief

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

"...The next morning, Dec. 19, local cycling enthusiast Jason Abels was scanning a variety of sites..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Bicyclists and Motorists Need to Work Together

"...Dear Editor, The cycling community should be assured that not all motorists share..."

May 22, 2008 Postmarks

The Unnecessary Death of Vilhelm Hesness

Bicycle groups question official response to driver recklessness

"...11, the victim, local bankruptcy lawyer Vilhelm Hesness, was bicycling on a route he traveled frequently near his home..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bonds for Bikes

Bicyclists ask committee to invest more in two-wheel transportation

"...groups such as the Texas Bike Coalition, the Austin Cycling Association, and Austin Metro Trails and Greenways...."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bike Spill Leaves Former Mayor Todd in Stable Condition

He survived battles with Daryl Slusher ... surely he can get through this

"...set off on a ride organized by the Austin Cycling Association. More than an hour later, somewhere along a..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Our readers talk back.

"...Bicycling Now!..."

May 28, 2004 Column

The Time to Encourage Bicycling Is Now!

"...transit system is also overburdened. So London is encouraging bicycling in a big way. (I read about this in..."

May 26, 2004 Postmarks

Dot-bombers

Despite the clouds of layoffs, a virtual silver lining shines for some caught in Austin's online bust.

"...He was in Italy after covering the world road cycling championships for the site and leading a bicycle tour..."

March 2, 2001 Features Feature by Carol Brorsen

Delysia’s Golden Chocolate, Texas French Bread’s Wheat, Cinful Sweets on the Food Network, and Mozart’s Lights Up Lake Austin

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...record-breaking cyclist Mandy Marquardt who races for the USA Cycling National Team and Team Novo Nordisk (the world’s first..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What’s It Cost the City When a Cop Hits a Cyclist?

After two years of negotiations, injured cyclist receives settlement

"...of Austin, the incident took away his love for cycling. Before he left, just biking past the Sixth and..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

When's a Crash Not a Crash?

When it's a bike

"...from an East Austin crash on July 31, when cycling enthusiast (and onetime Chronicle advertising executive) Heather "Frankie" Fran­kov­is..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Tour de France Report: Stage 18

An historic King of the Mountains is crowned

"...Why you should care: Today was arguably the most..."

July 24, 2014 Sports Post by Larysa Pachulski

UPDATED: Chain Reaction

Social Cycling Austin debuts 'Pilgrims and Indians' theme

"...Comanche documentary filmmaker Julianna Brannum voiced concern about Social Cycling Austin's November theme for their monthly Thursday Night Social..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Five Docs To Watch

"..."Cycling is about suffering. You cannot be a cyclist without..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Feature by Russ Espinoza

Bump in the Road for Bike Boulevard

City switches gears on Nueces bicycle plan

"...reaction of Rob D'Amico, president of the League of Bicycling Voters, when the city of Austin's Public Works Department..."

April 9, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cyclist's Own Words

Pedal-pushers share tales of their run-ins with the law

"...much like the free kids' helmet program that Austin Cycling Association has, to give lights away to folks who..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

New Study Raises Specter of Helmet Law

This just in: booze and bikes don't mix

"...ride with a tradition going back to 1993. Longtime cycling advocate Michael Bluejay pedaled a tricycle with a makeshift..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Roaming Celebration of Bikes and Beer Rolls Into Austin

New Belgium Tour de Fat on mission to convert cycling nonbelievers

"...is a beer-fueled celebration of everything bike, benefiting local cycling nonprofits – in Aus­tin's case, the Yellow Bike Project,..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Bike Mobility Task Force Wheels Out Initial Recommendations

Final recommendations due by end of November, go to council in December.

"...Lane Wimberley, a longtime bike commuter and transportation-cycling advocate, presented the recommendations of his Infra­struc­ture Subcommittee. Dissecting..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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