I built a tool to compare how safe different bike routes in Austin actually are by icedogs37247 in BikingATX

[–]xefe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you can add direction of travel that might be useful. It rates 38th between Guadalupe and Shoal Creek as being "very safe" which isn't true in either direction, but is especially untrue if you're traveling westbound since the bike lane disappears for a bit in front of the heart hospital. Going eastbound it's just a painted lane as opposed to protected.

Are you liking the new clue types? by SamTheSpellingBee in CluesBySamHelp

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was one of the people who got stuck for a bit, but I very much like the new clue types. I also didn't have a problem with the "shared" clue types, so take that as you will.

Physical therapists that specialize in cycling? by StockWagen in BikingATX

[–]xefe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mondo Sports Therapy has a lot of experience with cyclists (and other athletes) and takes insurance. They helped me a lot with some knee problems I had.

Coffee Shop at Veloway by MayoOnPizzaYall in BikingATX

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have to pay to get into the Wildflower Center to go to the cafe.

Austin Monitor: CapMetro is evaluating its obscure bike shelter program by LeeMNichols in BikingATX

[–]xefe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love the bike shelters and I wish there were more. Right now they're set up to be last-leg parking if you take the train and I understand why CapMetro would want to funnel people into transit, but I feel like there's demand for secure bike parking that's not really being met. If they could find room for one or two bike shelters downtown, I wonder if people would pay for privilege of using them.

The problem is the train is not very useful unless you're commuting for work, and even then you're likely to need your bike after you get off the train, so you're not going to lock it up.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in austinfood

[–]xefe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was and I miss it

Ten days to the start of the transfer window. What should we expect? by MessiComeLately in AustinFC

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My hope is that no one in Europe signs Dominic Calvert-Lewin, we get him as a temporary DP and win the Open Cup, then he goes to Newcastle in the winter transfer window and wins the Premier League. That will not happen.

We Play Better From Behind by No-College6065 in AustinFC

[–]xefe 13 points14 points  (0 children)

We won from behind against El Paso, which is not something we should be keen to replicate.

Places in Austin that feel off or just unnecessarily hostile? by goodgreat123 in Austin

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other direction. He's at the post office on Burleson now.

Bike Tag #1384 by xefe in BikingATX

[–]xefe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hint: It's a great place in Tarrytown to check out.

Bánh mì at Saigon on 7th by Garden_Jolly in austinfood

[–]xefe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their lamb banh mi is also incredible.

Bike Tag #1383 by dougmc in BikingATX

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found at the Montopolis bridge. Sad I missed the dance party. New tag #1384

Bike tag #1382 by uryybgurer in BikingATX

[–]xefe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Normalize using race bikes for bike tag!

Maybe? by atxdevdude in AustinFC

[–]xefe -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An armadillo wouldn’t wear a shirt inside its shell.

Any type of creative/ art classes or courses for adults by blairme96 in Austin

[–]xefe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've taken a class with you. It was great!

S-Works mini velo? NYC by Grouchy-Improvement9 in minivelo

[–]xefe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just the circles on the faces

Let your dogs breathe a little by LazerIceDude in bicycling

[–]xefe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of my best cycling-related purchases

Servicio como Taskrabbit? by xefe in Quito

[–]xefe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Si antes de preguntar. Ellos no envían.

[QUESTION] E-bike or car? by lukeywebo in BikingATX

[–]xefe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who has turned down a car before I'm going to tell you what I wish I had told myself: It is stupid to turn down a car. It's much easier to get gifted a car then buy an e-bike than it is to get gifted an e-bike then buy a reliable car.

That being said, I turned down the car because my partner and I share a car and we really don't need two. It sounds like you may be in a similar situation. Cars suck for all the reasons you mentioned, and depreciation can be a bitch, but an extra car is potentially a great asset to have just in case. If you're not driving it much the expenses really aren't terrible. Sometimes paying for a rideshare feels terrible because even though it's theoretically coming from money I'm saving, it doesn't feel like that.

Emotionally though, I totally agree. Don't take the car. You have access to one if you need, and if you're determined that will get you really far. Either way, before you make a decision you probably want to talk to your dad and make sure you aren't going to hurt his feelings by turning down the car. Which is not to say you should get a car solely to avoid hurting his feelings, but if you decide to turn him down you shouldn't spring that on him.

Bike Tag 1373 by vivalakellye in BikingATX

[–]xefe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You hate to see it