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by David Barrientos
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
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 With winter coming to a close, now is a good time to get your bike ready for the upcoming season. A little maintenance now will keep you on the road for many happy miles, and there’s no better time than the present to check your bike tires, chain, brakes and wheels.
Not sure if you need new tires? If you see cracks on the side walls, or big nicks on the surface patch (this is the part of the tire that touches the road), then it is a good idea to get them changed. You can expect to pay between $25 and $40 per tire. Quality tires are worth the price since, after all, tires are the only thing between you and the street.
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by David Barrientos
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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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Cyclists and commuters beware: there are a variety of cycling laws on the books here in Austin, and the APD is now issuing fines if your bike does not meet city regulations.
 Did you know that you have to have (at minimum) a reflector on the rear of your bike and a light on the front, both which can be seen from 500 feet away, or the Austin police can issue you a ticket? If you are like the general cycling population, you may be asking, “Where did this law come from?”
Like many cyclists, I know that it is a good idea to be visible, but I didn’t know that the police are now giving out citations if a bike lacks a rear reflector or front light, and the fine can be pretty costly. One individual cited for not having a rear light or reflector ended up paying $170.00 for the ticket. And there are many other lesser known bicycling laws like this that can be enforced at a police officer’s discretion.
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