When I used the #1 for my daily commute, the bus regularly showed up with both bike rack spaces full and left me biking the whole way. It didn't take much longer, nor matter when I arrived at campus/work sweaty, so this wasn't a dealbreaker.

Now I work in a showerless office on the north end of Cameron Rd and live 4.5 away. A bus-only commute would mean either 2 transfers or walking 35 minutes each way, but there's a single bus option that would shave off enough sun+heat+hills to get me to work minimally drenched.

How often does the (north of downtown) #10 have full bike racks during rush hour?

Anything else I should know about that route? Any notable differences between the current CapMetro experience and the one I knew before 2008?

> There is a new plan to put an arterial road (highway) where a significant portion of the Southern Walnut Creek Trail is. This is an Austin City Council agenda item slated for quick action this Thursday, May 21st. The ACTION ALERT instructions are in the last paragraph below. > > A plan at Austin City Council this week includes a conceptual map with a major roadway to be placed on top of a significant portion of the Southern Walnut Creek Trail (SWCT). > > I saw the items for the agreement and annexation of the Dog's Head on the May 21st Austin City Council Agenda. Item #38 has some informative backup materials. > > https://www.austintexas.gov/council/2026/20260521-reg#038 > > Per the draft agreement, p. 22: > > https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm... > > "Section 6.07 Conceptual Major Street Circulation Alignment. For the area within the Dog’s Head Property, Dog’s Head and the City agree to implement the street alignments and cross-sections depicted on Exhibit “D”. Dog’s Head acknowledges that certain street alignments may require regulatory authority from other jurisdictions," > > You can find Exhibit "D" on p. 19 of the exhibits document. > > https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm... > > The map shows options for a new arterial roadway that significantly negatively impacts the Southern Walnut Creek Trail. It appears that the roadway would replace a significant portion of the SWCT. The black lines noted as "MoKan Rail ROW Parkway Extension Option" and "MoKan Rail ROW Option" are the ones that would directly impact the SWCT. From what I can gather, the "City Property Option" does not significantly impact the SWCT > > You can email Austin City Council Members to ask them to remove the "MoKan Rail ROW Option" and the "MoKan Rail ROW Parkway Extension Option" from Exhibit "D". This is Item #38 on the 5/21/26 agenda. > > https://www.austintexas.gov/email/all-council-members

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I’ve set aside a little over $1k for a bike to train and race on. I’m not a killer athlete and I’m not competing for gold. But I feel like I’m riding something a little dated. I don’t want anything crazy, just something a bit better than my early 90s Trek 2100.

I’m running the Austin Tri sprint this weekend and training for a full olympic sprint in Waco next month. I ride ~twice a week and my 14-speed feels limiting.

I thought $1k would be enough to get me a non-junk road bike but most shops in town have $3-10k price tags on anything with drop handlebars.

Am I missing something? Is taking a leap of faith on FB Marketplace my best option? Or, is spending $1k for a decent road bike just not an option?

Any pointers or advice would be awesome.

Hi y'all: This week's Bike Night at COTA is the last chance to ride until September!

Also, they're giving away packets of bluebonnet seeds at check-in this week in observance of Plant Something Day.

Details:

Tuesday May 19, 2026
9201 Circuit of The Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617

Start Times

5:30PM    Check-In Opens

6:00PM    Track Opens (Estimated)

6:00PM    Food Trucks Open

8:00PM    Check-In Closes; Track clearing begins

8:20PM    Sunset - Track Closed; All cyclists off track

9:00PM    Food Trucks Close

Parking

Lot A - Circuit of The Americas

Registration & Check-In

Main Grandstand East Lawn Area

Aid Stations

Turn 9 - Water Station

We will have bike marshals riding the track for the duration of the event. If you are in need of assistance or see any issues on track, look for riders in hi-vis arm bands or hi-vis vests.

Spectator Viewing

We do not allow walking on the track or service roads. If you have anyone with you who is not riding the track, they may wait in the picnic area or watch from Main Grandstand.

Food & Beverage

Tonight's food & beverage options are Torres Tacos and JuiceLand. Alcohol and N/A beverages will be available for purchase at our COTA Bar in the picnic area!

Safety Information

ALL Bike Night participants are REQUIRED to wear a helmet while on track, regardless of age. Please bring your helmet with you to the event!

Class 1 pedal assist bicycles are permitted at Bike Night. We do not allow Class 2 or Class 3 electric bicycles. Any bicycles with a motorized throttle are prohibited during Bike Night. Additionally, skateboards, electric skateboards, scooters, electric scooters, roller blades, and electric unicycles are not allowed.

We do not have bicycles or helmets available for rent.

We are a cash-less venue.

Operating hours and openings may be impacted by weather conditions. Riding in wet conditions is not permitted. Temperatures above 95 or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, high winds, rain, or extreme heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service may limit operations. Follow COTA's social channels for the latest updates.

See COTA's website for more FAQs about Bike Night!

Heyo,

I'm getting my masters in instructional design and I have to make a video. I wanted to do the environmental, social, and economic pros and cons of urbanization as a voice over of myself running or biking around the city to look at specific examples of things. Does anyone have one I could borrow this weekend or know where I can get one?

Thanks!