Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series by Holland Racing
Date: August 2, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Date: August 9, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Date: August 16, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Date: August 23, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Date: August 30, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: - Driveway Austin Motorsports
8400 Delwau Lane
Austin, Texas 78722
(512)971.9100
drivewayaustin.com
Crit racing each Thursday, March - October. Rain or shine. These races take place on the closed, car-free driving course at the Driveway Austin Motorsports. Races include Juniors, Women, Cat 3/4, Cat 4/5, Pro 1 2 3.
For details click here http://www.drivewayseries.com/Home/tabid/915/Default.aspx or contact Stephanie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Scout-a-Route: Another Pleasant Valley Bike Ride**In reverse**
Date: August 4, 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/
Tour of Austin 2012
August 21, 2012 to August 31, 2012
Location: 400 Nueces Street
Mellow Johnny's is a proud sponsor of the 4th Annual Tour of Austin, an event that brings over 500 cyclists and their families to the Capital City for Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3, 2012. The Tour benefits the Austin State Hospital's Volunteer Services Council and consists of three days of criterium style racing at three separate venues in Austin.
New to this year's Tour of Austin is the Belterra Family Fun Run and Walk and PURE Austin Fitness Gear Grinder.
Get a flat? No problem. A mechanic from Mellow Johnny's will be on-site each day, all day to provide complimentary mechanical services.
Event Schedule:
Aug. 31: Packet Pick Up and Kick Off Party for registered riders only at Mellow Johnny's from 7-9pm. *Daily packet pick up is also available.
Sept. 1: (Day 1) The Driveway Austin, 8400 Delwau Lane, Austin, TX 78725
Sept. 2: (Day 2) Belterra, 1001 Belterra Drive, Austin, TX 78737
Sept. 3: (Day 3) Austin State Hospital, 909 West 45th Street, Austin, TX 78705
Want in on the fun? Register here before Thursday, August 30 at 11:00pm ET.
Check out the event site for a full event schedule and additional info.
LIVESTRONG Challenge Happy Hour
Date: August 23, 2012 @ 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: 400 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
Join LIVESTRONG and Mellow Johnny's for a special LIVESTRONG Challenge Happy Hour this Thursday, August 23, from 5:30pm to 7:3opm!
Come down to the shop for some free beer and food, and the opportunity to register from the LIVESTRONG Challenge (only $50)! Anyone who signs up for the ride, or who already has, can get 20% off of Mellow Johnny’s branded merchandise at the Happy Hour!
For more information about the LIVESTRONG Challenge click here.
New Belgium Happy Hour and Race Viewing Party
Date: August 25, 2012 @ 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: 400 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
Join us in Juan Pelota Cafe to watch Stage 6 of the USA Pro Tour Challenge in Colorado. This stage is the final mountain suffering of the week long tour, where RadioShack Nissan Trek and the Bontrager Livestrong Teams are racing. Let's cheer them on. We'll be serving up free New Belgium beers for this midday repast.
Bike Austin Hottest Day of the Year Celebration
Date: August 25, 2012 @ 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: 400 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
Join Mellow Johnny's in the annual two part celebration of Bike Austin (formerly League of Bicycling Voters)!
Mellow Johnny's is hosting the Hottest Day of the Year Ride. The ride will depart from Mellow Johnny's at 2pm for a 10-15 mile ride around downtown Austin returning around 5pm with a short stop at Butler Splash Pool.
After the ride, the celebration will move to Wally Workman Gallery in Clarksville (1202 W. 6th Street). The fundraiser party begins at 7pm and will include music, raffle prizes (for $2 per raffle ticket), and complimentary libations. Organizers are also offering one-time discounted memberships to Bike Austin, available for $25 rather than the usual $35 annual fee. As a bonus, all new members will also be entered into select raffle drawings.
Admission to the party – as it functions at Bike Austin’s primary fundraising event of the year – is for a suggested donation of $5 for Bike Austin members and $10 for non-members. Those who participate in the hot ride will receive complimentary admission to the party!
For further information and to RSVP please click here.
Bike Austin is a non-profit that provides a unified voice for cyclists to ensure that Austin’s infrastructure, laws, and policies address the concerns and safety of cyclists.
