The Austin City Limits Festival is this weekend, and if you plan on going, take advantage of the copious bike parking and repair center being run by Mellow Johnny’s. If you aren’t going, there is still plenty to do with the Austin Bike Zoo’s Alice in Wonderland on bikes production and the Full Moon Cruise on Saturday.

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, October 1

Kenny Hill AutoWerks’ Driveway Criterium Races 
4:30 PM, Community Rally, 5 PM, Races, The Driveway, 8400 Delwau Ln
Weekly Thursday night road racing through October that takes place on the closed car-free driving course at the Driveway. Races include Cat 3/4 women’s and juniors race at 5:00, Cat 4/5 at 6:10, Cat 3/4 at 5:30, Pro/Cat 1/2/3 at 6:45 to choose from with a fourth Masters race (40 + years old) running from May 21- August 6 starting at 7:45. Open riding during Community Rally from 4:30- 5:30 PM. Races registration $20, Rally $10. $5 off with 8 oz can donated to Capital Area Food Bank. See our article about the series for more info.

Thursday Night Bike Polo
5:30 PM, Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave
The Austin Bike Polo Club’s weekday match. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any. Check out our recent article on bike polo for more info.

 Women’s Road Racing Clinic by Austin Flyer’s Women’s Team
6:15 PM, The Driveway, 8400 Delwau Ln
Come join the Austin Flyers Women’s Cycling Team on the 1st Thursday of everything month, July thru October, for the Designer Clearance House Ladies’ Night at the Driveway. Show up at 5:30 for a Mellow Johnny’s bike check. Skills clinics start at 6:15. Whether you’re thinking about racing, want to learn how to ride in a group, or are just looking to ride for fun and make a few friends along the way, Ladies’ Night at Driveway Austin has something for you. Come join us on the Driveway’s smooth asphalt track in this traffic free setting. Cost is $15, or $5 with an 8 ounce can of food for the Silicon Labs Canned Food Drive.

 Bicycle Sport Shop Bike Maintenance Class
6 PM, Two locations: Bicycle Sport Shop Central, 517 S. Lamar Blvd or Bicycle Sports Shop North, 10947 Research Blvd
This is a free basic maintenance class (including how to fix a flat) taught by one of BSS’ skilled mechanics. In this 1 hour class students will learn the basic skills needed to keep their bike running safely while on the road. We will cover: Pre-ride bike inspection, Changing a flat, Proper cleaning & lubrication, and Tools for your ride.

Urban Night Ride
7:30 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. Meet at Pedestrian Bridge at 7:30 p.m. leave at 8:00 p.m. This week they will be a tricks competition between the fixie hipsters and the grungy BMXers at Metz Park. Ozone Bike Department supplies the prizes. After we finish playing around we are going to ride around some more and end up at the Jackalope where they are treating us to some good beer for you people who like that kind of thing. They are throwing down kegs of Pyramid for us then after those are gone we get a couple of more kegs of the High Life. Also, any pint in the whole place is only $2 for you folks who like to do your own thing. Your ride leader will be giving you a wristband at some point late in the ride. You will need to have these to get free beer. Bring your ID if you plan to join the post ride festivities.Read our recent article on the popular weekly ride.

Friday, October 2

Fabulous Friday Alleycat: One Year Anniversary
4 PM, State Capitol Grounds
The first friday of the month means Fabulous Fixed First Friday alleycat races. After a couple of months being hosted by Fast Folks, Fabulous Friday heads back to the Capitol Grounds where it all began for the one year anniversary. Bring $5, a bag and a fixed gear bike to race. Registration at 4:00. Come and cheer even if you don’t plan to race so you can start your weekend right.

Saturday, October 3

Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride Shop Road Ride: Southern Culture Off the Grid
8:30 AM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 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 is Southern Culture Off the Grid. Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes – Head south of downtown via Bouldin, roll through the Emerald Forest and return via Forest Wood and Robert E Lee. Today’s Routes: 31, 82, 84, 25, 11, 64, and 33. These are 2 ways to get from Dittmar north across Lady Bird Lake.These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee. Ride organizer: Eileen Schaubert at eileen@mellowjohnnys.com or 512-426-4851.

Further Adventures of the Wheels of Wonderland by Austin Bike Zoo
11 AM, Brush Park, 4th & Neches
This spring, the Austin Bike Zoo put on a creative, well received rendition of Alice in Wonderland on bicycles. The troupe returns this fall with 4 more performances including new scenes and more bikes! Admission is free and all are encouraged to bike to the event.

October Full Moon Cruise – The Harvest Moon
11:59 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
These cruises have been going strong as an annual event for over 25 years now but have become a monthly affair in the last two years.This month’s theme is The Harvest Moon  This is the full Moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox. In two years out of three, the Harvest Moon comes in September, but in some years it occurs in October. At the peak of harvest, farmers can work late into the night by the light of this Moon. Corn, pumpkins, squash, beans, and wild rice the chief Indian staples are now ready for gathering.

Sunday, October 4

Sunday Morning Fixie Ride
8:20 AM, Posse East, 2900 Duval St
The ride is focused on fixed-gear bikes, but everyone is welcome. The ride will proceed at a social pace from the UT campus on various routes of 25-35 miles.

Capital City BMX Weekly Race Series
1 PM, Capital City BMX, 15010 FM Road 620 North
The Capital City BMX opened in November 2008 and offers you a chance to learn and race BMX. BMX races are held every Sunday with rider check-in 1-2 PM. Cost $10/rider. (There is also practice time on Monday’s and Friday’s. Check Capital City BMX for more info.)

Hardcourt Bike Polo
2 PM, Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave
Join fellow bike polo enthusiasts as part of the newly formed Austin Bike Polo Club for a friendly Sunday match every week. All bikes and skill levels are welcome and spare mallets and balls are available if you don’t have any. Check out our recent article on bike polo for more info.

Further Adventures of the Wheels of Wonderland by Austin Bike Zoo
11 AM, Brush Park, 4th & Nueces
Sunday edition of the newly revised performance of Alice in Wonderland on bikes.

Monday, October 5

Weekly Ladies Ride presented by Mellow Johnny’s
5:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Show, 400 Nueces St
Starting at 5:30 sharp, it’s a 2 hour ride for ladies only. Join experienced riders from Mellow Johnny’s for a friendly and moderately paced social ride (14-16mph average). Get more comfortable riding in a group, learn tips & tricks, and meet other like-minded cyclists. Stay afterwards for champagne and strawberries at Royal Blue Grocery across the street! Some things to keep in mind before meeting us for this ride: Have a road bike in good working condition, Bring a helmet, Wear cycling clothing, Bring plenty of water, Are able to ride comfortably for 2 hours without stopping.

Ride Like a Girl Women’s Mountain Bike Rides
6 PM, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, 12138 N Lamar Blvd
The Austin Ridge Riders are hosting a five month program of weekly Monday evening women’s mountain bike rides, plus weekend rides at local mountain bike trails/parks. This is an opportunity to meet other women to ride with, learn new trails and learn new skills. Each ride will divide up into groups based on riders’ abilities and speed and will have a beginner clinic/ride, intermediate, and advanced group rides. Rides will last 1 – 2.5 hours. Prizes and gift certificates from our sponsors will be raffled away after every ride. All riders must wear a helmet, bring plenty of water, and have a trail-worthy bike in good working condition. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time.

 Austin Cycling Association Monthly Meeting
7 PM, LCRA Board Room, 3601 Lake Austin Blvd
This month’s ACA meeting will cover TxDOT — near term future of Roads and Cycling in Austin. TxDOT will attend ACA’s October 5 meeting at their annual meeting with the cycling community. They’ll update the audience on highway projects that affect cycling and seek the audience’s input.

Heavy Metal Fitness Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
7 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Hosted by Social Cycling ATX, this ride is a higher pace and more challenging than their Thursday Night Urban Ride. The ride is 20-30 miles and usually ends with free beer and a dip in the water. Meet up at 7 PM. Ride leaves at 7:30 sharp.

Tuesday, October 6

Dirt Derby
5:30 PM, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln, Del Valle, TX
Austin’s weekly cyclocross series returns for its fourth season at the the fully illuminated motocross course and surrounding fields at Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park (ADVMX). There are A, B, beginners, women’s, and children’s races in cyclocross and short track mountain bike. New this year are monthly 4 week series and A2W and Violet Crown Cycles have come on board as sponsors of the cyclocross series. Each time you race you are entered into a drawing for a custom cyclocross frameset by Violet Crown Cycles. The more you race, the more chances to win.  $10, women, beginners and kids only $5. Second race same night $5. All types of bikes are welcome.

Wednesday, October 7

Weekly Women’s Ride with Austin Flyer’s Team
6 PM, Bicycle Sport Shop Central, 517 South Lamar Blvd
Join local cycling team the Austin Flyers for this weekly women’s ride. The ride will leave from BSS Central Location (Lamar and Barton Springs) every week except for the last Wednesday of the month when it will leave from BSS North location (183 and Braker). This is a relaxed-pace, no-drop ride open to all levels and will last up to two hours. If you have any questions about the ride, please email Tammy Thompson.

Weekly Bike Maintenance and Flat Repair Classes hosted by Mellow Johnny’s
6 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Every Wednesday at 6pm Mellow Johnny’s has bike maintenance and flat repair classes. Learn how to fix a flat tire and add life to your bike with simple maintenance and repairs. Please RSVP to Chuck atchuck@mellowjohnnys.com if you plan on attending on of the classes. Classes fill up quickly so RSVP soon so you don’t get left out!