Scout-a-Route: Another Pleasant Valley Bike Ride**In reverse**
Date: May 5, 2012 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
These rides are co-hosted by Mellow Johnny’s and the Austin Cycling Association. This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for the cyclist new to riding or bike commuting, returning to the bike or just looking for a more casual ride. The routes are designed to help riders navigate the city bike routes and other safe bike commuting options.
Thank you for making this a popular Saturday morning ride. In response, we are now hosting two groups for this ride. The first group is designed for those who can average 14-16mph for 20-30 miles with one or two regrouping points. This group follows the same route but is provided with an extended mileage option.
The second group is our traditional Scout-a-route. We average 12mph for distances between 15-25 miles with regrouping points.
Both rides are intended to explore, so leave your heart rate monitor at home, bring some spare dollars for the occasional refreshment stop and enjoy the view.
Route: An east route with a foray over the river via Pleasant Valley Rd and rolling back through Travis Heights. It's a mix of flat, hills, urban and creekside all within minutes of downtown.
General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones/radios. We encourage you to ride down but if you are driving, please park in the street.
For a pre-ride coffee, meet a half hour before ride time at Juan Pelota’s Café. If driving to the shop, please park in the street
For more information contact Julie at julie@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Commuter Bike Clinic
Date: May 8, 2012 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
Ever dreamed of living car free? Join us at Mellow Johnny’s for some easy and realistic ways to reduce your car dependence. The goal of this clinic will be to help its attendees to trade more of their car trips with bike trips, even if just a couple per week. We will discuss how to get from point a to b, with groceries and other precious cargo safely, and how to beat the Texas heat, and brave our winter months in comfort and style. Being a bike commuter is easier than most people think. Come find out how easy it really can be. No RSVP required, but bring your friends, family, and questions.
Commuter Safety Ride with the Bikin' Betties
Date: May 14, 2012 @ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Want to try commuting but have reservations? Join us for night of talking bike safety with a ride to demo some of the ways to get along better with your fellow road users. The Bikin' Betties from Social Cycling Austin will be riding early with us and this week the men are invited to join. Our own bike advocate and League Cycling Instructor, Eileen, will be coaching the ride and answering questions.
We'll meet up in Juan Pelota at 6:00pm and roll out around 6:45pm. After our ride we'll land across the street at Royal Blue Grocery for a drink and some social time.
Helmets are required and available to borrow from the shop if you don't have your own. Lights are required if you will be riding after the social time at Royal Blue.
Bicycle Advisory Council Bike Ride
Date: May 17, 2012 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Call it our Intro to Advocacy Night - Mellow Johnny's wants to help you get involved with cycling issues in Austin. First we'll take a short ride to see different types of infrastructure including the new cycletrack on Rio Grande. Next we'll attend the Bicycle Advisory Council meeting at City Hall from 6-8pm. Post meeting, BAC members will head to The Ginger Man for a chance to informally talk issues and answer questions. Real change can happen as community members get together to solve problems so join the conversation.
Ride rolls out at 5:00pm so please arrive a few minutes early to get signed in. Helmets are required. Lights are required if you will be riding after the BAC meeting.
Bicycle Advisory Council meeting runs from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the "Bull Pen" at City Hall 302 W. 2nd St. Bike parking is available streetside on both Lavaca and Guadalupe plus within the parking garage on the reserved level. Bring your own lock. CapMetro.org has detailed info on the many routes that serve City Hall. Validated parking is available within the parking garage.
Chrissie Wellington's "A Life Without Limits" Book Signing
Date: May 17, 2012 @ 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Mellow Johnny's is hosting a book signing for four-time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington for her new book A Life Without Limits.
Part memoir, travel diary, and training guide, A Life Without Limits is Chrissie’s firsthand account of her unlikely rise to the top. In addition to her personal story, Chrissie shares training tips, stories and lessons from around the globe, and what it takes to be a champion in competitive sport.
Mellow Johnny's will have copies of the book for in-store purchase.
Since she began racing in 2006, Chrissie Wellington has placed first in twenty-nine of the thirty-seven races she has entered. She is a triple World Ironman Champion, ITU World Long Course Champion, World Age Group Champion and multiple World Record holder. She is currently undefeated in Ironman races– winning 12 out of 12.
Bike to Work Day 2012
Date: May 18, 2012 @ 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, TX 78701
Bike to Work Day at Mellow Johnny's
Wear a Tie and Win a Shopping Spree!
Friday, May 18 • 7-9 am
Ride down to Mellow Johnny's on your way to work and get a free taco, coffee, and samples from Thunderbird Energetica.
Win a $300 shopping spree at Mellow Johnny's. Here's how it works:
• Ride down here Friday morning. Men, wear your power tie. Women, a tie or scarf.
• Shoot a pic at the shop.
• Email the shot to sales@mellowjohnnys.com by May 21 at noon CST.
• Wait patiently. We'll draw from the shots and choose a winner by May 25.
Scout-A-Route: From Mellow's to Nelo's
Date: May 19, 2012 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Mellow Johnny's - 400 Nueces
We'll head north along the west side of downtown with a stop at Nelo's Cycles near Steck and Mesa. Our ride will provide us with beautiful rolling hills and a downhill return. The distance is about 20 miles.
These rides are co-hosted by Mellow Johnny’s and the Austin Cycling Association. This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for the cyclist new to riding or bike commuting, returning to the bike or just looking for a more casual ride.
Thank you for making this a popular Saturday morning ride. In response, we are now hosting two groups for this ride. The first group is designed for those who can average 14-16mph for 20-30 miles with one or two regrouping points. This group follows the same route but is provided with an extended mileage option.
The second group is our traditional Scout-a-route. We average 12mph for distances between 15-25 miles with regrouping points.
Both ride distances are intended to explore, so leave your heart rate monitor at home, bring some spare dollars for the occasional refreshment stop and enjoy the view.
General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, no headphones, and please park in the street
For a pre-ride coffee, meet a half hour before ride time at Juan Pelota’s Café. If driving to the shop, please park in the street
For more information contact Julie at julie@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
NEW EVENING TOUR Scout-A-Route UT Landmarks Public Art Ride
Date: May 24, 2012 @ 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces St
For people with an adventurous spirit and a passion for the outdoors, there’s no better way to experience public art than from the seat of a bicycle. Tonight's ride is our first evening campus tour visiting works in the UT Landmarks public art program including the newest video projection piece "And That's The Way It Is" by Ben Rubin which is only visible after dusk.
We’ll be joined by docents to fill us in on the artists and the pieces themselves. The total ride distance is 6 miles and will travel at a novice-friendly pace. These rides are co-hosted by Mellow Johnny’s and the Austin Cycling Association. This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for the cyclist new to riding or bike commuting, returning to the bike or just looking for a more casual ride.
Special information: Lights and helmets are required. Ride size is limited, so please rsvp here. Also, if weather happens to cancel the ride, please check web site for updated information. We will not ride if the the roads are wet.
General group ride expectation: lights, helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, no headphones, and just for this after-hours tour, lot parking is available on the west side of the bike shop.
For a pre-ride coffee, meet a half hour before ride time at Juan Pelota’s Café.
For more information contact Stephanie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
CapTexTri
Date: May 28, 2012 @ 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location:
The Capital of Texas Triathlon was founded in 1991 by former USA Triathlon President Rick Margiotta, and with the encouragement of another former USAT President, Brad Davison, they brought the event to its dynamic Downtown Austin location. With that move, the CapTexTri has become one of the most popular multisport races in the country. The “Premier Texas Triathlon” is now part of Race to the Toyota Cup Triathlon Series presented by Lifetime Fitness and fills the streets of Austin on Memorial Day, selling out with 3,000 participants. The CapTexTri attracts all levels of athletes from top ranked professionals through first time triathletes. Races include – Race to the Toyota Cup, USA Paratriathlon National Championship, Olympic distance, Sprint distance, First Tri distance, Sprint and Olympic distance Relays. There is even a Kid’s Run and the Doggie Du Dash.
The CapTexTri begins with a swim in Lady Bird Lake with the spectacular backdrop of the downtown Austin skyline. Bursting out of T1, bikes cross the 1st Street bridge and head north past the Texas Capitol and up to the University of Texas, then returning through the heart of Downtown Austin on Congress Avenue and heading west along Cesar Chavez Blvd and Lady Bird Lake to Austin High School and then back to the 1st Street bridge. Olympic distance competitors complete four laps, Sprint distance is 2 laps, and the First Tri is one and done. Back to T2 and then out on the run which follows the south side of Lady Bird Lake then crosses the Ann Richards Bridge famous for the largest urban bat colony in the U.S. and the millions of bats that take to the skies from its superstructure at dusk. Olympic distance athletes complete 2 laps of the run course and everyone finishes on Auditorium Shores to a jammin’ Finish and Post-Race Festival.
Mellow Johnny's is the official bike shop of the CapTexTri.
For more information, please visit http://www.captextri.com .
