Middle of the Road Ride
Date: July 31, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 amLocation: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
512-473-0222
A weekly ride for the intermediate rider who has some experience riding with a group and on more urban roads (Loop 360, Southwest Parkway, etc.) The distances vary from 30-35 miles with a pace between 14-16 mph average. Each ride is hosted by ride leaders and include regrouping points so no one gets dropped. Meet at 8am for coffee, wheels down at 8:30am. Required gear: helmet, road bike in good working order, flat changing equipment, water and nutrition for the ride. For more information contact Stephanie@mellowjohnnys.com.
Scout-a-Route Another Pleasant Valley Bike Ride
Date: July 31, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 amLocation: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas 78701
These rides are meant for exploring so bring your questions and leave your heart rate monitor at home. We roll faster but expect about 12mph ave pace since we are in town. Come by at 8:00 for coffee.
Mellow Mountain Ride
Date: July 31, 2010 @ 9:00 am to 11:00 amDate: August 7, 2010 @ 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: - Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park.
N. Lamar, 1 mile north of Braker.
Can't speak roadie? Love the trails? Then come join us for the Mellow Mountain Ride. This is a 2 hour ride meeting at Walnut Creek Park. This ride is for beginner riders but all are welcome. Bring your mountain bike, helmet, nutritional needs to fuel up, supplies to fix a flat, and plenty of water (2-3 bottles or 100ml is recommended). Meet at 8:30am and leaving at 9:00am.
Contact peter@mellowjohnnys.com for questions on the ride.
Mellow Mountain Ride
Date: July 31, 2010 @ 9:00 am to 2:00 pmLocation: - Mellow Johnny's
400 Nueces
Can't speak roadie? Love the trails? Come join us for the new Mellow Mountain Ride. Each Saturday is a different skill level and location. This Saturday is a ~3-4 hour ride from the shop to the Barton Creek Greenbelt and back. Come and get your feet wet...literally.
This ride is for intermediate riders. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is made up of creek crossings, hardpack trails, babyheads, water crossings, and a challenging climb to the top of the Hill of Life. Bring your mountain bike, helmet, nutritional needs to fuel up, supplies to fix a flat, and plenty of water (recommended 2-3 bottles or 100ml). The last watering hole is at Barton Springs pool before entering the Greenbelt. 9:00am rollout.
Contact peter@mellowjohnnys.com for questions on the ride.
Sunday Mellow Ride
Date: August 1, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 amDate: August 8, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas 78701
Don't let the name deceive you - this is our most un-mellow ride of the week. It's a 2-3hr intermediate to advanced ride. Averaging 17-19mph with speeds in the mid to upper 20s at times. This is NOT a "no-drop" ride and routes vary. Riders should come expecting a challenging road ride and bring the proper equipment. Helmets, clipless shoes, two water bottles, and the experience and tools to change your own flats.
Mellow Ladies Ride - Canceled
Date: August 2, 2010 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pmLocation:
The Mellow Ladies Ride will be canceled July 26 and August 2 - our sole ride leader will be out of town on vacation during these days.
Please join us again each Monday Aug 9 at 5:30pm for the regularly scheduled ride.
In the meantime, please consider joining The 6 O'clock Social Ride at 6pm with peter@mellowjohnnys.com
The 6 O'Clock Social
Date: August 2, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmDate: August 9, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas 78701
We have a new weekday ride. It's the 6:00 Social. It's co-ed. Meet at Mellow Johnny's on Monday evenings and leaving at 6p. The ride will be 30 miles for 2-2.5hrs at 13-16mph; through neighborhoods, official bike routes, crossing a couple of large roadways, and two short sections on access roads. Helmets and lights are required (it will be dark before we return). Parking in the back. Come and join us. email peter@mellowjohnnys.com for more info.
Restorative Yoga for Cyclists
Date: August 2, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pmDate: August 4, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas 78701
Come in for Restorative Yoga at Mellow Johnny's during our summer sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from June through August. Lengthen and loosen muscles while preventing injury with John Trujillo and Anne Haskett.
Join us after a ride, run, or a long day at work. Suggested donation of $10, $5 if you ride your bike to the class.
Some mats are provided by MJ's.
DLA Piper Beginners Program for the Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series
Date: August 4, 2010 @ 5:15 pm to 7:15 pmDate: September 1, 2010 @ 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Location: - The Driveway
8400 Delwau Lane
This clinic is for both women and men. Every month the first 45-minutes will consist of a fixed routine focusing on the basic mechanics of competition situations. We encourage repeat participation in order to gain familiarity with carving your bike at speed. The last 45-minutes will include skills and tactics simulations. Topics will vary from month to month but the goal will always be to help you race or ride in a group more effectively. If you're a veteran of the sport please stop by and pick up a few new tricks.
NO USAC License Required. Clinic Fee = $20. Approve helmets MUST be worn when on bicycle.
More information: http://drivewayseries.com.aspx2.dotnetpanel.net/Beginners/tabid/567/Default.aspx
Weekly Maintenance Class - Drivetrains
Date: August 4, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmDate: August 18, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701
6:00-7:00pm Spend an hour in Mellow Johnny's service department learning the fundamentals of caring for your bike. Tonight's class focuses on cleaning and basic drivetrain maintenance. RSVP to chuck@mellowjohnnys.com
