June 2010

Weekly Maintenance Class - Flat Changing

Date: June 2, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Date: June 16, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Date: June 30, 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 flat changing and basic cleaning. RSVP to chuck@mellowjohnnys.com

Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series by Kenny Hill

Date: June 3, 2010 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 10, 2010 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 17, 2010 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 24, 2010 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: - The Driveway
8400 Delwau Lane
Austin, TX

Crit Racing Thursdays March 18 - October 21. Rain or shine. Takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Women 3/4 and Junior at 5pm, Cat 3/4 and Women Open at 5:30, Cat 4/5 and women 3/4 at 6:20, Men and Women Pro/Cat 1/2/3 at 6:55. Race registration is $20, $15 for women and juniors. More info and directions at http://drivewayseries.com

Scout-A-Route Mueller Meander - Route Changes!

Date: June 5, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's - 400 Nueces

Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - today's ride cruises through the east side to check out the new Mueller development then visits Cherrywood before returning. We've changed up the route a bit to approach Mueller from the south side to avoid the climb on 51st St. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by early at 8:00 for coffee.

Middle of the Road Ride

Date: June 5, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Date: June 12, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Date: June 19, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Date: June 26, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701

A new 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 pace will be between 14-16 mph. Each ride will be hosted by University of Texas Cycling team members. This ride will include regrouping points so that no one gets dropped. Meet at 8am for coffee, wheels down at 8:30am. Required gear: helmet, road bike in good working order, water and nutrition for the ride. For more information contact Stephanie@mellowjohnnys.com.

Sunday Mellow Ride

Date: June 6, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Date: June 13, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Date: June 20, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Date: June 27, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701

Don't let the name deceive you - this is our most un-mellow ride of the week. Its 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.

Bike Month Closing Celebration

Date: June 6, 2010 @ 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Zilker Park Rock Garden
(Above the Hillside Theatre)
Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704

For the first time in Austin history, the entire bicycle community combine their resources to celebrate our favorite pastime in this great city! Come support local vendors, bike shops, frame builders, non-profits, social clubs, and all other bike related businesses as we commemorate the close of Bike Month with free beer, food, music, games and more.

There will be mountain bike demonstrations and a course for folks to ride on, BMX and fixie tricks, roller races, commemorative t-shirts and fun for every kind of cyclist. Come support your favorite groups, and learn more about all of the others. All proceeds from the t-shirts will go to Yellow Bike Project, League of Bicycling Voters, Austin Cycling Association, Please Be Kind to Cyclists, and BikeTexas.

This is also the closing ceremony for the Commuter Challenge, so if you want some love on stage, you had better sign up and start logging your commuting miles! http://www.austincommuterchallenge.com/

This event is free for everyone, ride your bike! Bike parking and mechanical support will be available on site.

It’s gonna be AWESOME!

Mellow Ladies Ride

Date: June 7, 2010 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Date: June 14, 2010 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Date: June 21, 2010 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Date: June 28, 2010 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701

At 5:30 PM, it's a 2 hour ride for ladies only. Join experienced riders from Mellow Johnny's for a friendly and moderately paced social ride (14-16mph average). Get more comfortable riding in a group, learn tips & tricks, and meet other like-minded cyclists, or come for a social recovery ride after a hard weekend of long miles.

Stay afterward for champagne and strawberries at Royal Blue Grocery across the street, or join in on our summer yoga classes from 7:30pm-8:30pm for some restorative stretching.

Some things to keep in mind before meeting us for this ride: You need a road bike in good working condition; a helmet; cycling clothing; plenty of water; and are able to ride comfortably for 2 hours without stopping. See you there!

The 6 O'Clock Social

Date: June 7, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 14, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 21, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 28, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 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: June 7, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Date: June 9, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Date: June 14, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Date: June 21, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Date: June 23, 2010 @ 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 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.

Mats are provided by MJ's.

7:30pm - 8:30pm

Weekly Maintenance Class - Drivetrains

Date: June 9, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Date: June 23, 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

Austin Flyers Member-Only Ride

Date: June 9, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 16, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 23, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Date: June 30, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Varies - www.austinflyerswomencycling.com

Club road ride every Wednesday 6pm-8pm from April 7 - Sep 29. Location and experience level varies. Please check http://www.austinflyerswomenscycling.com/ to learn more about becoming a member of the Austin Flyers Women Cycling Club.

Scout-A-Route/Mamma Jamma Training Ride - Southern Culture Off the Grid

Date: June 12, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's - 400 Nueces

Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes. Today we'll be modifying our usual route to be an out and back heading south of downtown via Bouldin with a roll through the Emerald Forest. This is one of a series of training rides leading up to the Mamma Jamma ride in September. We'll split into smaller groups according to pace.

These rides are meant for exploring so bring your questions and leave your heart rate monitor at home. Come by at 8:00 for coffee. Helmets required.

Scout-A-Route Lance Armstrong Bikeway Public Art Ride

Date: June 12, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's - 400 Nueces

Join us in celebrating the dedication of the public art commissioned by the Austin Art in Public Places Program for the Lance Armstrong Bikeway (LAB), Saturday, June 12, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. The LAB is an east-west, six-mile bike route through Austin. The work is the creation of artist collective NextProject (Leah Davis, Robert Gay, and Jack Sanders) who will be on hand to discuss the work and guide us on a tour of the bikeway.

An early-bird art ride will kick off the event at 8:30 a.m. beginning at Mellow Johnny’s. The ride will include stops at various art installations along the route, with commentary and insights from the NextProject team.

At 10:30 a.m., the ride will make a stop at the MoPac Bridge along Veterans Drive for a formal dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony. After the ceremony, join us for a family-friendly ride to complete the 2 miles back to Mellow Johnny’s, starting at approximately 11:00 a.m. The entire ride is open to the public, but helmets are required. The route consists of on-street and off-street marked paths, from Veterans Drive on the west to Shady Lane on the east.

The public art, commissioned by AIPP, consists of a series of modular pieces to serve as the LAB’s artistic elements: bright yellow, powder-coated steel free-standing solar-powered signs; benches; and two large-scale sculptural “tunnels;” as well as a paint gradient applied to the roadway in several locations. The artwork lends a “graphic identity” to the bikeway, serves as wayfinding devices, and provides rest stop amenities along the route. The 27 pieces are installed at various locations throughout the bikeway and provide a balance of aesthetic and functional items for users.

LAB Art Celebration Event Schedule:
8:30 a.m. - Art Ride, Mellow Johnny’s (400 Nueces Street): Ride east to Shady Lane and back west to MoPac Bridge (approximately 12 miles)
10:30 a.m. - Dedication Ceremony (underneath MoPac Bridge): Guest speakers and Austin Bike Zoo performance
11:00 a.m. - Family-Friendly Ride (underneath MoPac Bridge): Ride (approximately 2 miles) to Mellow Johnny’s

Bike Snob NYC Book Tour

Date: June 16, 2010 @ 10:30 am to 11:30 am
Date: June 16, 2010 @ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701

Bike Snob NYC — cycling's most prolific, well-known, hilarious, blogger— is coming to Mellow Johnny's Wednesday, June 16th on a 6-city tour for his first book, "Bike Snob NYC: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling". We are honored to have Eben Weiss here in Austin and will be rolling out the red carpet for him while he is here.

10:30am - join us for a 1-hour urban ride open to all, with the mysterious Eben Weiss himself.

6pm - Come back in the evening for a talk with Eben, a book signing, and then at 7pm stay for drinks, music, and a Cycling Stereotype Pageant.

How the Pageant works -
Dress up as a cycling stereotype (see his book or blog for ideas and "categories"). Go all out. This can include clothing, shoes, helmets, bikes, accessories.
The Bike Snob will judge the best dressed/most cliche and over-the-top cyclist in each category.

Categories include: The Roadie, the Mountain Biker, the Cyclocrosser, the Triathlete, the Urban Cyclist, the Messenger, the Beautiful Godzilla, the Retro-Grouch, the Righteous Cyclist, the Lone Wolf and the Contraption Captain.

http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/bikesnob/

Juan Pelota's 2nd Moonlight Tower Constellation Tour

Date: June 18, 2010 @ 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: - Meet at the Moon Tower
Zilker Park
South side of Barton Springs
Austin, TX

Ride with the folks of Juan Pelota Cafe on Friday June 18th for our second night ride passing all 15 of Austin's surviving moon towers. 18 miles total, and at an easy pace, this ride is for everyone and all kinds of bikes are welcome. We will meet at the Zilker Park Moon Tower at 8pm, roll out by 8:15pm. Bring lights. We will finish up at the shop for frosty beverages from 10pm-12am.

Free FRS at the start.

Free Beer at the end!

Scout-A-Route From Mellow's to New Nelo's

Date: June 19, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's - 400 Nueces

Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes. We'll head north along the west side of downtown with a stop at Nelo's Cycles new location near Steck and Mesa. Beautiful rolling hills and a downhill return.

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. Helmets required.

Friends of Evelyn Ride and Memorial

Date: June 26, 2010 @ 7:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701

Long-time Austin Flyer Evelyn Stehling died while on the Austin Flyers regular Wednesday evening ride last night (no car or accident was involved). She was a great representative of the cycling community and will be sorely missed. We are doing this ride as a way to recognize her contributions to the cycling community and give those who knew her a chance to share their memories of her.

We will have multiple routes - 25 to 60 miles, and all are welcome. Please join us!

If you are not a bike rider and would still wish to pay your respects, please come by the shop between 7:30am-8am.

Coffee served compliments of Mellow Johnny's starting at 7:30am.

RSVP for the ride here.

Scout-a-Route Trekkin' The (paved) Trails With Mini Clinic

Date: June 26, 2010 @ 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas 78701

This is a special version of the Scout-A-Route ride - we'll go exploring some of our favorite hidden paved trails that make cruising downtown much easier. The pace is slow and the distance short so it's perfect for anyone new to the bike or just getting back in the saddle again. We'll start with a short mini-clinic including a couple skill drills and a bike check just to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Come early for coffee at 8:00. Mature tweens and teens are welcome with an accompaning parent. Helmets required.
Information:  Eileen@mellowjohhnys.com

Mellow Mountain Ride

Date: June 30, 2010 @ 10:28 am
Location: - Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park.
N. Lamar, 1 mile north of Braker.

DLA Piper Beginners Program for the Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series

Date: June 30, 2010 @ 5:15 pm to 7:15 pm
Location: - The Driveway
8400 Delwau Lane

Note:  The Wednesday, June 30 clinic has been rescheduled to Wednesday, July 7.

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