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Women’s Cycling – A system that works
A. Litsa A. Litsa

Women’s Cycling – A system that works

Austin’s women’s cycling population is enormous compared to most other cities in the United States. This video essay describes this community as a social system, recognizes its impact, and warns against factors which may put it at risk.

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Secret Show 2023
A. Litsa A. Litsa

Secret Show 2023

December 9th, 2023 Dear Diary Coffee is hosting its annual Secret Show in collaboration with Team Snacks Cycling and Large Brush Collection. Every year, audience members are guided to a secret location out in nature where performers await. It's always magical and a good time!

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February 27th – Free bikepacking seminar
A. Litsa A. Litsa

February 27th – Free bikepacking seminar

Are you looking to explore the great outdoors on two wheels? Join WTF.Bike for a free bike touring seminar lead by Jessica Alexander, an acclaimed Austin-based cyclist! Sponsored by Specialized and hosted at Dear Diary Coffee, this seminar is a great way to get inspired and learn about the basics of cycling and bike touring. Whether you're an experienced cyclist or just getting started, this seminar is sure to have something for everyone. Sign up today to take advantage of this one-of-a-kind opportunity!

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QOTW: How do you crew? - Austin Bike Bulletin Episode 13
A. Litsa A. Litsa

QOTW: How do you crew? - Austin Bike Bulletin Episode 13

Carrie is a massage therapist with lots of bike racing clientele. In this episode, we also learned that she crews for endurance racers, meaning she is one of the staff in the team car. In this episode, we learn all about the world of crewing.

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QOTW: How do you Bikepack? – Austin Bike Bulletin Episode 7
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QOTW: How do you Bikepack? – Austin Bike Bulletin Episode 7

Premiered Sep 14, 2022 Ariel Marlowe is the Community Director at Cycleast, a well known and much loved bike shop in East Austin. In this episode, Ariel walks us through not just bikepacking, but all the bike camping events Cycleast has scheduled this Fall.

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ABB Episode 4 – Where to ride in portland, ORegon?
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ABB Episode 4 – Where to ride in portland, ORegon?

Kat and Litsa visit Portland, Oregon! In this episode, our friend Emily from Cycleast tells us her favorite spots from when she bike toured here a couple weeks ago. We also share a list of upcoming rides that we’re missing back home.

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