Weekly Maintenance Classes – Flat Changing
Date: May 16, 2012 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Date: May 30, 2012 @ 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
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 hunter@mellowjohnnys.com
Team Perla's Greenbelt Ride
Date: May 17, 2012 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Date: May 24, 2012 @ 8:30 am to 11:00 am
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
Led by Team Perla’s every Thursday.
The Team Perla’s Greenbelt Ride will meet at Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop at 8am, the ride departs at 8:30am.
This is an 18 mile, 2.5 hour, co-ed, no drop ride for intermediate riders. The ride offers a mix of singletrack, doubletrack, technical climbs and descents, rock gardens and long chances to spin at a Grade of 2-3. There are several creek crossings, so be prepared to get wet feet. The trail/ride will be closed if there are heavy rains within 48 hours prior to the ride. Please check the Mellow Johnny’s website and Facebook page for cancellations.
Bring your mountain bike, helmet, nutrition, supplies for a flat fix, and water.
If you have any questions/concerns, please contact Jason@mellowjohnnys.com.
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series by Holland Fitness
Date: May 17, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Date: May 24, 2012 @ 4:00 pm to 9:00 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
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.
Friday Truancy Ride
Date: May 18, 2012 @ 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Date: May 25, 2012 @ 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
How about a nice ride to help make the work blues disappear and jump start the weekend. Join Mellow Johnny's for the Friday Truancy ride. This co-ed, no drop ride is just the ticket for easing out of a long work week. Meet at the shop at 2:00pm, wheels down at 2:30pm. A moderately paced, 30-mile road ride through neighborhoods and official bike routes with a minimum of large roadways. Expect a few hills and optional sprints.
Route: routes and distance will vary.
General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, no headphones, park in the street.
For pre-ride coffee or snack, meet at Juan Pelota Café a half hour before ride time.
For information contact Stephanie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
787Cycling Team Weekend Ride
Date: May 19, 2012 @ 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: May 20, 2012 @ 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces St
Austin, TX 78701
Led by 787Racing - Saturday and Sunday mornings
These rides are designed just for that…training for racing. These advanced weekly rides vary in routes and distances; and you can bet the pace is fast averaging 22-24 mph with speeds up to 25-26 mph. These are not “no drop" rides. So, having the condition, strength and speed to keep up with the pack is a must! Riders are expected to handle their own mechanicals, and have experience in group riding skills such as rotating pace lines/echelons, etc. Wheels down at 8:00am.
Route: routes and distance will vary.
General group ride expectation: road bike, clipless pedals, helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones. We encourage you to ride your bike down. However, if you are driving, please park in the street.
For pre-ride coffee or snack, meet at Juan Pelota Café a half hour before ride time.
Questions or information contact Stephanie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR) Happy Buda Route
Date: May 19, 2012 @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
Led by the University of Texas Cycling Team
This ride is a great fit for the intermediate rider who has spent some time on the bike riding in groups and on urban roads, but is looking for a bit more challenge in distance and speed. This no drop, co-ed ride averages 15-16mph and covers on average 30-35 miles on in-town bike routes and/or on roads with low to moderate traffic. Riders for this group should have experience riding in groups, be able to change a tire and address minor mechanical issues and understand the etiquette of group riding.
We will ride the Happy Buda route, a 35 mile route that takes us through south Austin to Buda and back again. There will be a water stop at the turn around point in Buda. We will roll out together to Old San Antonio Road stopping at the Walgreen’s on Loop 4 to regroup for the return ride back to the shop.
General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones. We encourage you to ride your bike to the shop. If driving, please park in the street.
For pre-ride coffee or snack, meet at Juan Pelota Café a half hour before ride time.
For more information or questions contact Stephanie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Mellow Mountain Ride
Date: May 19, 2012 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Date: May 26, 2012 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Come and hit the trails with us on the Mellow Mountain Ride. We will be riding the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Meet at the shop at 8:30am. The ride leaves at 9:00am. We will riding approx. 20 miles, lasting for 2.5-3 hours.
This is a coed ride is for intermediate riders. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is fairly technical and not for the novice riders. The trail is made up of creek crossings, hardpack trails, babyheads, and crazy climbs. Bring your mountain bike, helmet, nutritional needs to fuel up, supplies to fix a flat, and plenty of water(2-3 bottles or a 3l Camelbak is recommended). The last watering hole is at Barton Springs pool before entering the Greenbelt.
Any questions, contact peter@mellowjohnnys.com or kurt@mellowjohnnys.com
