T&T Violet Crown Ride
Date: June 20, 2013 @ 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Date: June 25, 2013 @ 7:00 am to 9:00 am
Location:
Tuesday & Thursday Violet Crown Rides!
These new rides for 2013 will be led by the Violet Crown team, and will depart every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:00 am. This co-ed one-and-a-half to two hour ride averages 16-18 mph . Riders for this group should have experience riding in groups and understand the etiquette of group riding, be able to change a tire and address minor mechanical issues. Routes will vary from southerly, mostly flat terrain, to northwesterly hilly rides, depending on wind direction and the whims of the ride leader. These rides are meant to provide some steady tempo training hours.
Wheels down at 7:00 am.
Tuesday & Thursday Routes:
Friday Truancy Ride
Date: June 21, 2013 @ 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Date: June 28, 2013 @ 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. This is a spirited, 30-mile road ride through neighborhoods and official bike routes with a minimum of large roadways. This group averages 17-18mph. Expect a few hills and optional sprints.
General group ride expectation: helmet, road bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools. Headphones are not allowed.
We encourage you to ride your bike to the shop. If you do drive, please park in the street.
For pre-ride coffee or snack, meet at Juan Pelota Café a half hour before ride time.
For information contact us by email here.
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
787Cycling Team Weekend Ride
Date: June 22, 2013 @ 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Date: June 23, 2013 @ 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.
***NEW START TIME***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 us by email here.
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)-Leader's Choice
Date: June 22, 2013 @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Date: July 27, 2013 @ 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 16-17mph 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.
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. However, if you do drive, 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 us by email here.
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Scout-A-Route: North X Northwest
Date: June 22, 2013 @ 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: Today's 25 mile ride will take us through wonderful bike friendly Austin neighborhoods like Old Enfield, Tarrytown, and Allendale.
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 to the shop. If you do drive, 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 Stephanie or Julie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Mid Century Ride
Date: June 23, 2013 @ 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Looking for a more seasoned ride when the fairways are booked? Join us on the Mid Century Ride. It's the new golf. This ride is for the AARP crowd, 50 years and over. We promise not to card you. It's a no drop, intermediate, coed ride that will cover 30-35 miles at a 15-18 mile average. The route will vary each week from hill country rollers to in-town hills. There will be regrouping stops so no rider will be left behind. If you looking for more distinguished company at a ride pace that won't redline your heart rate, meet at the shop at 9:15 and the ride will start at 9:30am. Bring a helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, and flat changing tools. Please no headphones.
The Mid Century Ride will be twice a month. Check our calendar for future dates.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact peter@mellowjohnnys.com.
Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)--Creedmoor
Date: June 29, 2013 @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Date: August 3, 2013 @ 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 17-20mph in the front group, and 15-16mph in the second/sweep group. We typically start in one large group of 50+ people, and naturally split into intermediate and advanced groups. Routes vary from 30-40 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 and understand the etiquette of group riding, be able to change a tire and address minor mechanical issues.
This 35 mile ride begins with a roll out through downtown. The group continues riding south and east to Creedmoor traveling varied terrain. Riders pass an exotic wildlife ranch and spend some time on the old Tuesday Nighter course. There are wonderful views of the city atop the rolling hills along this route.
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. However, if you do drive, 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 us by email here.
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Scout-a-Route Ride: Southern Culture (off the grid)
Date: June 29, 2013 @ 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: - Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
400 Nueces
Austin, Texas
This 18-mile route takes us south of downtown via Bouldin, rolling through the Emerald Forest to South 1st Street and back.
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.
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 your bike to the ride but 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 or Julie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com .
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR)--Rising Sun: Elroy
Date: July 6, 2013 @ 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Date: August 10, 2013 @ 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 17-20mph in the front group, and 15-16mph in the second/sweep group. We typically start in one large group of 50+ people, and naturally split into intermediate and advanced groups. Routes vary from 30-40 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.
MOTR will take riders out east past McKinney Falls State Park into Elroy, Texas and then back into town. This 35-mile route varies in terrain...flat, rolling and often great tail wind sections.
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 you do drive, 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 us by email here:
Bike rentals http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
Scout-a-Route: Hill of a Ride
Date: July 6, 2013 @ 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.
For a pre-ride refreshment, join us as Juan Pelota Cafe 30 minutes before ride start.
General ride expectations: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, and no headphone/radios. We encourage you to ride to the shop. If driving, please park in the street.
For more ride information contact Stephanie or Julie at ride@mellowjohnnys.com
Bike rental http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/
