The Austin weather has been this side of gorgeous and even with a cold front does not look to be letting up. If you are not motivated to ride now, you never will! Cyclocross racing with grass has finally appeared with two races this weekend in Manor plus the annual massively awesome Mellow Swap on Saturday as well as the Triumphant Return of the Moontower Ride.
Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events . Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up.
Thursday, November 3
Thursday Night Bike Polo
5:00 PM, Metz Park, 2407 Canterbury St
The Austin Bike Polo Club’s holds 3 hardcourt matches a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, at Metz Park. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any. Check out our article on bike polo for more info.
Thursday Night Social Ride
7:30 PM, ***LOCATION CHANGE*** Plaza Saltillo, East 5th & Comal
“This week we’re ending up at Club DeVille where there will be quite the shindig. TO DRINK: one free keg, and then one dollar keg. ENTERTAINMENT: Best Best Best Friends will be playing “the best damn brass music” for us at the club. Also we will be having a little on-stage contest. Kind of like a talent show. Show up and find out…. Prizes for the contest include 2 FREE PASSES to Fun Fun Fun Fest.” Meet up at 7:30, ride at 8:00. Read our article on the weekly ride.
Saturday, November 5
The 4th Annual Mellow Swap
9 AM- 4 PM, Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St
The Mellow Swap is back! The swap is open to reps, individuals, teams, or anyone with a box of old bike goodies that need a new home. Spaces are reserved in advance and there are no prerequisites on what you can sell or trade there, as long as it is industry related. The day will be filled with music, beer, and burgers in the parking lot of the bike shop. To attend and shop is completely free! Come and find the best deals from top brands and get the things you need to Ride Your Bike. Free burgers on the grill at 12:30pm, but get their early to get the best gear! If you are interested in participating in this year’s event, please email lroberts@planetcse.com for pricing and info.
Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: McKinney Falls
*NEW START TIME* 9:30 AM, Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St
Saturday mornings spent exploring City of Austin bike routes finding new neighborhoods and ways to get around on your bike. This week’s theme: Southern Culture off the Grid. This 20 mile route heads east and south with a turn around at McKinney Falls Park. There are some rolling hills just to mix it up a bit. 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. Come by at 9:00 to check out the Mellow Swap! Helmets required. If driving to the shop, please park in the street.Contact:Stephanie at Stephanie@mellowjohnnys.com .
Maple CX
10 AM- 2 PM, East Metro Park, 18701 Blake Manor Road, Manor, TX
A Texas Cup Cyclocross Event.10AM (45 Min)= 40+/50+/60+, Women Open, Single Speed. 11AM (45 Min)= Cat 4 Men, Women 3/4, Juniors. 12PM (60 Min)= Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men. 1:15PM (10 Min)= Kids
Triumphant Return of the Moontower Ride
11:59 PM, Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Get yer keyster to the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge at 11:59pm Saturday, November 5 for the best damn ride of the year. No one’s gonna make you pedal, but … it’d be a lot cooler if you did. This really isn’t a “Full Moon Cruise” ride — the full moon happens a few days later. In the past, the ride has been about 25 miles or so, but who knows? If you’re wondering what you might be in store for, here’s some pictures of past rides that may or may not give some ideas
Sunday, November 6
AFWC Ladies Ride
9:00 AM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St.
Join the women of the Austin Flyers Women’s Cycling Club every Sunday for an intermediate, ladies-only ride. This friendly, 2.5-3 hour ride averages 15-16 mph, with routes varying each week. It is a great opportunity for women looking to continue their fitness, learn new routes and meet new riding partners. Beginner women are encouraged to check out the Saturday Scout-a-Route ride for a shorter, more casual route.
Sunday Morning Cyclocross Practice hosted by Austinbikes Cyclocross Team
8 AM, Northwest Park, 7000 Ardath Street
Sunday morning skills session practice to get ready for cyclocross season hosted by Austinbikes Cyclocross Team. We will do a few loops as warm-up then following: barrier technique with mounts and dismounts, turns, starts, hot laps with run ups, and easy laps. All are welcome.
Waylon CX
10 AM- 2 PM, East Metro Park, 18701 Blake Manor Road, Manor, TX
A Texas Cup Cyclocross Event.10AM (45 Min)= 40+/50+/60+, Women Open, Single Speed. 11AM (45 Min)= Cat 4 Men, Women 3/4, Juniors. 12PM (60 Min)= Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men. 1:15PM (10 Min)= Kids
Tuesday, November 8
Dirt Derby
Gates open at 5:30, 1st race at 6:30, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln
The Dirt Derby is a weekly short course mountain bike and cyclocross race series that takes place at the Del Valle Motorcross Park. It is held every Tuesday night on a lighted course from September 27- December 13 and again January 10- February 14, 2012. There are three racing levels, Beginner (20 mi @ 6:30), Intermediate (MTB 25 min @ 7:00/CX 25 min @ 7:30), and Open (30 min @ 8:05), and you do not need a USA Cycling license to race. In addition to weekly prizes, there will be 3 six week series racers will be scored on for more prizes. Registration closes 10 minutes before each race. Cyclocross racers start one minute behind Short Track MTB, use slightly different courses, but everyone finishes on the same lap. $10; women, beginners only $5. Second race same night $5. Kids are free!
Austin Bike Chix Beginner Ride
6:30 PM, Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath St.
There is a new series of bike rides in town for those new to cycling or for those that just need to dust off that bike. Austin Bike Chix will be offering a series of rides to Austin Area adults. The rides will start at Northwest Park on March 22 at 6:30 PM and will continue on Tuesdays for 6 weeks. The series of rides will be more like mini clinics (with topics ranging from chains to hills) to give new riders knowledge about the bike and confidence to be able to do the shorter distances on some of the local charity rides and beginner rides in town. These rides are perfect for those wanting to do ride in the Tour de Cure or are a first time triathlete. We will be riding on the road, all bikes are welcome. All rides are free.
Wednesday, November 9
Restorative Yoga for Cyclists
7:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Spend your winter keeping the body warmed and relaxed with Restorative Yoga for Cyclists at Mellow’s Johnny’s. Long miles accompanied by yoga will help you release tension, stay injury-free and set you up for a blazing Spring. Our class is great for non-cyclists, beginners and elite athletes. Join us after a ride, run or long day at work or school. Every Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm (downstairs) Suggested donation of $10 or $5 if you bike ride to class. Mat provided by MJ’s.
The Austin weather has been this side of gorgeous and even with a cold front does not look to be letting up. If you are not motivated to ride now, you never will! Cyclocross racing with grass has finally appeared with two races this weekend in Manor plus the annual massively awesome Mellow Swap on Saturday as well as the Triumphant Return of the Moontower Ride.
Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events . Thanks to Jason at ATXBS for letting us know about some events we couldn’t find elsewhere. As always, if there is an event you know about that’s not on our calendar contact us, and we’ll add your event on and possibly add it to the weekly round up.
Thursday, November 3
Thursday Night Bike Polo
5:00 PM, Metz Park, 2407 Canterbury St
The Austin Bike Polo Club’s holds 3 hardcourt matches a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, at Metz Park. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any. Check out our article on bike polo for more info.
Thursday Night Social Ride
7:30 PM, ***LOCATION CHANGE*** Plaza Saltillo, East 5th & Comal
“This week we’re ending up at Club DeVille where there will be quite the shindig. TO DRINK: one free keg, and then one dollar keg. ENTERTAINMENT: Best Best Best Friends will be playing “the best damn brass music” for us at the club. Also we will be having a little on-stage contest. Kind of like a talent show. Show up and find out…. Prizes for the contest include 2 FREE PASSES to Fun Fun Fun Fest.” Meet up at 7:30, ride at 8:00. Read our article on the weekly ride.
Saturday, November 5
The 4th Annual Mellow Swap
9 AM- 4 PM, Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St
The Mellow Swap is back! The swap is open to reps, individuals, teams, or anyone with a box of old bike goodies that need a new home. Spaces are reserved in advance and there are no prerequisites on what you can sell or trade there, as long as it is industry related. The day will be filled with music, beer, and burgers in the parking lot of the bike shop. To attend and shop is completely free! Come and find the best deals from top brands and get the things you need to Ride Your Bike. Free burgers on the grill at 12:30pm, but get their early to get the best gear! If you are interested in participating in this year’s event, please email lroberts@planetcse.com for pricing and info.
Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: McKinney Falls
*NEW START TIME* 9:30 AM, Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St
Saturday mornings spent exploring City of Austin bike routes finding new neighborhoods and ways to get around on your bike. This week’s theme: Southern Culture off the Grid. This 20 mile route heads east and south with a turn around at McKinney Falls Park. There are some rolling hills just to mix it up a bit. 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. Come by at 9:00 to check out the Mellow Swap! Helmets required. If driving to the shop, please park in the street.Contact:Stephanie at Stephanie@mellowjohnnys.com .
Maple CX
10 AM- 2 PM, East Metro Park, 18701 Blake Manor Road, Manor, TX
A Texas Cup Cyclocross Event.10AM (45 Min)= 40+/50+/60+, Women Open, Single Speed. 11AM (45 Min)= Cat 4 Men, Women 3/4, Juniors. 12PM (60 Min)= Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men. 1:15PM (10 Min)= Kids
Triumphant Return of the Moontower Ride
11:59 PM, Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Get yer keyster to the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge at 11:59pm Saturday, November 5 for the best damn ride of the year. No one’s gonna make you pedal, but … it’d be a lot cooler if you did. This really isn’t a “Full Moon Cruise” ride — the full moon happens a few days later. In the past, the ride has been about 25 miles or so, but who knows? If you’re wondering what you might be in store for, here’s some pictures of past rides that may or may not give some ideas
Sunday, November 6
AFWC Ladies Ride
9:00 AM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St.
Join the women of the Austin Flyers Women’s Cycling Club every Sunday for an intermediate, ladies-only ride. This friendly, 2.5-3 hour ride averages 15-16 mph, with routes varying each week. It is a great opportunity for women looking to continue their fitness, learn new routes and meet new riding partners. Beginner women are encouraged to check out the Saturday Scout-a-Route ride for a shorter, more casual route.
Sunday Morning Cyclocross Practice hosted by Austinbikes Cyclocross Team
8 AM, Northwest Park, 7000 Ardath Street
Sunday morning skills session practice to get ready for cyclocross season hosted by Austinbikes Cyclocross Team. We will do a few loops as warm-up then following: barrier technique with mounts and dismounts, turns, starts, hot laps with run ups, and easy laps. All are welcome.
Waylon CX
10 AM- 2 PM, East Metro Park, 18701 Blake Manor Road, Manor, TX
A Texas Cup Cyclocross Event.10AM (45 Min)= 40+/50+/60+, Women Open, Single Speed. 11AM (45 Min)= Cat 4 Men, Women 3/4, Juniors. 12PM (60 Min)= Pro 1/2 Men, Cat 3 Men. 1:15PM (10 Min)= Kids
Tuesday, November 8
Dirt Derby
Gates open at 5:30, 1st race at 6:30, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln
The Dirt Derby is a weekly short course mountain bike and cyclocross race series that takes place at the Del Valle Motorcross Park. It is held every Tuesday night on a lighted course from September 27- December 13 and again January 10- February 14, 2012. There are three racing levels, Beginner (20 mi @ 6:30), Intermediate (MTB 25 min @ 7:00/CX 25 min @ 7:30), and Open (30 min @ 8:05), and you do not need a USA Cycling license to race. In addition to weekly prizes, there will be 3 six week series racers will be scored on for more prizes. Registration closes 10 minutes before each race. Cyclocross racers start one minute behind Short Track MTB, use slightly different courses, but everyone finishes on the same lap. $10; women, beginners only $5. Second race same night $5. Kids are free!
Austin Bike Chix Beginner Ride
6:30 PM, Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath St.
There is a new series of bike rides in town for those new to cycling or for those that just need to dust off that bike. Austin Bike Chix will be offering a series of rides to Austin Area adults. The rides will start at Northwest Park on March 22 at 6:30 PM and will continue on Tuesdays for 6 weeks. The series of rides will be more like mini clinics (with topics ranging from chains to hills) to give new riders knowledge about the bike and confidence to be able to do the shorter distances on some of the local charity rides and beginner rides in town. These rides are perfect for those wanting to do ride in the Tour de Cure or are a first time triathlete. We will be riding on the road, all bikes are welcome. All rides are free.
Wednesday, November 9
Restorative Yoga for Cyclists
7:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Spend your winter keeping the body warmed and relaxed with Restorative Yoga for Cyclists at Mellow’s Johnny’s. Long miles accompanied by yoga will help you release tension, stay injury-free and set you up for a blazing Spring. Our class is great for non-cyclists, beginners and elite athletes. Join us after a ride, run or long day at work or school. Every Wednesday 7:30-8:30pm (downstairs) Suggested donation of $10 or $5 if you bike ride to class. Mat provided by MJ’s.