Get Your Rear In Gear In Austin This Month
With gas prices rising over three dollars a gallon, Austin embraces a cheaper way to get around. This month is Austin Bike Month. So, if you plan on visiting Austin this month you may want to take along your bicycle (or rent one at one of the numerous bike shops around town) and give your car and your wallet a rest.
All around town there are activities to motivate you to get yourself in gear. There is everything from bicycle drag racing down on Guadalupe Street at the “Bike to Third Thursday” street festival to the 11th annual Political Pedal (http://www.austincycling.org./art/07PoliticalPedal.pdf), where local officials cycle along with the two-wheeling public promoting a healthier mode of transportation. For the whole rundown on events, check out: http://www.austincycling.org./bike_month.html.
