We are a little late getting the weekly event preview post up today as we’ve been derelict in our calendar duties with posting Austin Cycling Association rides. They were posted through mid November, but we had not updated the new rides through the Thanksgiving holiday. All of the posted ACA Classic and Hosted rides are now up on our comprehensive cycling events calendar.

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, December 10

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.

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.

Thursday Night Social Ride
NEW LOCATION AND TIME!
7 PM, The Scoot Inn, 1308 E. 4th St. (Corner of 4th and Navasota
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. that has gotten so big it had to abandon the Pfluger Bridge start location. Meet  at 7 p.m. leave at 8 p.m. This week is taking a nice long cruise with a stop at a park to hang out for a bit then heading to the MOHAWK on Red River for one more benefit for local rocker/cyclist hit by a car, Ian Mcdougall. Lone Star will flow freely and Redbull and Dripping Springs vodka will be there with some cheap drinks. Don’t forget to bring a few bucks to help with Ian’s medical bills and to TIP YOUR BARTENDERS.  Read our recent article on the popular weekly ride.

Saturday, December 12

Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: Marathon Preview
8:30 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 is Marathon Preview. Today’s ride is the easy way to do 26.2 miles. We’ll ride the marathon course (with some slight modifications since we don’t have full road closures) passing through some of Austin’s most scenic neighborhoods. These rides are meant for exploring so bring your questions and leave your heart rate monitor at home. We roll faster but expect about 12mph ave pace since we are in town.Helmets required. These rides are meant for exploring so bring your questions and leave your heart rate monitor at home. Come by at 8:00 for coffee. Ride organizer: Eileen Schaubert at eileen@mellowjohnnys.com or 512-426-4851.

Frankenbike #53
11 AM- 4 PM, Irie Bean Coffee Bar, 2310 South Lamar, Suite 102
Austin’s semi-regular bike parts swap is back. Need a saddle or set of pedals to finish off that project bike? Have a box of never used or lightly used bike parts in the garage your significant other wants you to get rid of? Frankenbike is your answer. Stop by for a bit or stay all afternoon to hawk you wares. As always, admission is free, recycling great stuff is priceless.

Real Deal Ride to the December 12 Day of Action
12 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
1 PM, Rally, South Steps of State Capitol
Texas is the #1 greenhouse gas emitter in the country. If it were a country it would be 7th worst on the planet. Texas occupies a strategic and symbolic position to take leadership in climate regulation on the international stage. As climate negotiations start to heat up in Copenhagen this month, people across the globe will take part in hundreds of vigils, rallies and giant petition-signings to tell our leaders that the world wants a real deal; it is time to sign a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty. You can take part by coming to an exciting and free event on December 12. Bring your signs and noisemakers. We want to let world leaders know that we need their signatures on a fair, ambitious and binding climate treaty. Families are welcome. To RSVP or volunteer at this event, please email: action@oxfamamerica.org. Real Deal Ride meets at the Lamar Pedestrian Bridge at 12 PM before heading to the capitol. All levels welcome. Signs highly encouraged.

Sunday, December 13

Sunday Morning Fixie Ride
10:20 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.

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.

Weekly Ladies Ride presented by Mellow Johnny’s
3:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Show, 400 Nueces St
Starting at 3:30 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.

Monday, December 14

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, December 15

Dirt Derby
5:30 PM, Austin/Del Valle Motorcross Park, 15400 Pearce Ln, Del Valle, TX
LAST WEEK OF SEASON! 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.

League of Bicycling Voters Board Meeting
6:30 PM, BikeTexas offices, 1902 E 6th St
Monthly meeting of the League of Bicycling Voters to plan upcoming bicycle advocacy projects.

Wednesday, December 16

Hump Day Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
11 AM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
The latest new ride from Social Cycling ATX. Social paced ride for the riders that can make it out during the work week. We will have a few stops one at a coffee shop and one for lunch. All levels are welcome. Share with your “funemployed” friends.

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!

London-to-Paris Bike-in Movie
8PM, Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que, 1530 Barton Springs Rd
Fixed gear shop Fast Folks is sponsoring this Bike-in Movie premier. Ride from Fast Folks (2513 E 6th St) at 7 PM. $3 pints and a Gold Sprints after the film with $100 for the winning male and female riders. Those who attend also get entered into a drawing for a Leader track frame.