If you’ve taken a look at our comprehensive calendar of Austin cycling events lately, you’ll notice there are a ton of weekly group rides of all ilks to get your heart rate pumping or just enjoy some company on your weekend rides. There are usually at least 15 rides rolling out on Saturday or Sunday mornings all over town so there’s no excuse not to get out on your bike!

We’ve recently added two new weekly rides giving you even more options. The first is a 35-45 mile shop road ride from the new shop VO2 Triathlon and Cycle and the second is the Mellow Mountain Bike Ride from Mellow Johnny’s.

VO2 Triathlon & Cycles Saturday Ride
7 AM, VO2 Triathlon & Cycles, 9222-B Parmer Ln
Meet at VO2 Triathlon & Cycles near the intersection with 620, same mall as Papa John’s and State Farm. We leave the store at 7am. It is a no drop ride, 15 mph, 35 – 45 miles, a different route every Saturday. After the ride we have breakfast at VO2TC.

This week’s ride- Distance: 45.5 miles, Starting Time: meet at 6:50am, wheels down at 7:00am., Average Pace: 15mph, No drops. Check the listing on the A2W calendar for route directions.

Mellow Mountain Ride
9 AM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop
Calling all dirt dawgs! Allergic to pavement? Can’t speak roadie? Then come join us for the Mellow Mountain Ride. This is a ~3 hour ride from the shop to the Hill of Life on the Barton Creek Greenbelt and back. This ride is for beginner/intermediate riders but all are welcome. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is made up of creek crossings, hardpack trails, babyheads, and a challenging climb to the top of the Hill of Life (optional.) Bring your mountain bike, helmet, nutritional needs to fuel up, supplies to fix a flat, and plenty of water. The last watering hole is at Barton Springs pool before entering the Greenbelt. 9:00am rollout.