Last week I went to the Peddler Dirt Derby, but as a spectator, because my bike didn’t have all its bits and pieces. I went to take some pictures, heckle riders, and help out wherever I was needed. Aside from the nasty dust storm, the evening was quite fun. I need to give a HUGE [...]
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My Ride Writing Contest Grand Prize Winner Announced
This spring, Austin on Two Wheels held a 13 week writing contest to encourage local cyclists to write about their experiences on two wheels to inspire the rest of us to get out on our bikes. We asked Austinites to write an autobiographical story about their experience riding a bike in Austin where previously they [...]
My Ride Winner #13: Theater on Two Wheels by Katie Jo Dixon
Editor Note: This is our thirteenth and final winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Katie Jo Dixon, also our week five winner. We were asking for an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two [...]
My Ride Winner #12: Doing It for the Kids….and my Sanity by Minor Baker
Editor Note: This is our twelfth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, a multi-week winner Minor Baker. We only have one more chance to win. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on [...]
My Ride Winner #11: Shimano Parts and Grocery Carts by Samuel Bertron
Editor Note: This is our eleventh winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Samuel Bertron. We only have 2 more chances to win. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will [...]
My Ride Week #10 Winner: Two Wheeled Roller Coaster by Susan Wilcox
Editor Note: This is our tenth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Susan Wilcox, also our week #7 winner. Want to win? We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will [...]
My Ride Week #9 Winner: Meet the Heat by Russell Taylor
Editor Note: This is our ninth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Austin bike commuter Russell Taylor who also won our Week 6. With our weather going straight from winter to summer this spring, this week’s winning entry is especially appropriate and inspiring for those riding beyond the cooler months. For [...]
My Ride Week #8 Winner: Friday evening pedal to the Blanton by Laura Feeney
Editor Note: This is our eighth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Laura Feeney, who wrote about a ride downtown during SXSW this spring. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two [...]
My Ride Week #7 Winner: A Sensory Experience by Susan Wilcox
Editor Note: This is our seventh winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Susan Wilcox. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will select a winning entry with a $50 cash [...]
My Ride Week #6 Winner: On a Misty Morning by Russell Taylor
Editor Note: This is our sixth winning entry in our March- May My Ride Writing Contest, Austin bike commuter Russell Taylor. We want an autobiographical story about your experience riding a bike in Austin where previously you might have done so by car. Each week, Austin on Two Wheels will select a winning entry with [...]
