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4/4/2026: Bicycle Commuting in Austin, Texas aka DEATH RACE 2026

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I’ve been riding my bicycle to and from work since I got a temporary job in late January. The job is the reason for my anemic biking mileage, exhausted brain and body, and also my pathetic blog writing. I haven’t even finished last month’s sole entry: Bicycling Formulas: Or Why My Mileage Sucks Nowy My Bicycling Sucks Now. (But I promise I will.) Anyway, I ride on Guadalupe Street, which I once read is the most dangerous road for people on bicycles in Austin. So, here are few thoughts about… HOW I NEARLY DIE EVERY SINGLE DAY! But also the common issues bike commuters have to deal with. If you’re considering doing it where you live, perhaps you’ll find some useful tips here.

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I Raised $1,364 in Two Days for the Mamma Jamma, and I Haven’t Even Biked 65 Miles in the Rain and Wind Yet!

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Well, apparently the hordes have spoken, and there is support for me to ride this event, and then some!  It will be my third Mamma Jamma Ride.  n fact, two generous souls even put in for the whole minimum amount of $300.  It’s all for a good cause, to help women in my area (Central Texas, USA), survive and thrive after a diagnosis and treatment for breast cancer.  I’ve also raised $100 for my registration and bike(s) repair and had help from friends and two bike shops.  I say bikes, because I don’t even know which one I’ll ride yet!  So there’s lots to do and not much time, but below are a few more details of what it’s like doing a charity ride.  And a way for you to donate if you can.

Give here:  https://Fundraisers.MammaJammaRide.org/ADude-Abikes

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