We’ve overcome some small technical difficulties, and now here is our round up of recommended bike events for the week. It must be summer, because the Thursday Night Social Ride returns this week to Barton Springs for free ride. Also, Mellow Johnny’s coffee shop Juan Pelota’s hosts a moonlight tower ride on Friday, and there are some nice short triathlons this weekend even those who haven’t been training ought to be able to complete.

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, June 17

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.

PURE Austin Fitness Driveway Crit Series
5 PM, The Driveway, 8400 Delwau Lane
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  Races registration $20. Full and 1/2 season passes available. USA Cycling annual or one day license required. One days for sale at race.

Thursday Night Social Ride
7:30 PM, Fiesta Gardens
A ride from the Facebook group Social Cycling ATX. Meet up at 7:30, ride at 8:00.  “Hot as hell in the city and us people who ride bikes know what to do. Jump in the coldest water we can find any chance we get. And this week that is exactly what we are going to do. BARTON SPRINGS HERE WE COME!!!!” Read our article on the popular weekly ride.

Friday, June 18

Fast Fridays Ride
7:30 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
A brand spankin’ new weekly ride: “1 gear or several gears please come out and pedal hard with us!!! this will be weekly ride starting this friday…its similar to the metal mash but no free beer at the end of the ride… however would like to park drink afterwards…hope to see you guys and gals out there…Fast Fridays!!!”

Juan Pelota’s 2nd Moonlight Tower Constellation Tour
8 PM, Zilker Park Moon Tower
Ride with the folks of Juan Pelota Cafe on Friday June 18th for our second night ride passing all 15 of Austin’s surviving moon towers. 18 miles total, and at an easy pace, this ride is for everyone and all kinds of bikes are welcome. We will meet at the Zilker Park Moon Tower at 8pm, roll out by 8:15pm. Bring lights. We will finish up at the shop for frosty beverages from 10pm-12am.

Saturday, June 19

AHCC Volunteer Appreciation Ride
8 AM, Brushy Creek Park, Cedar Park, TX
This is the Regan Ramble ride. Everyone is welcome to attend the ride. Picnic afterwards from 11am to 2pm at the Cedar Pavilion for those who volunteered for the Armadillo Hill Country Classic ride. Meet at Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park for routes of 12, 20, 33, 46, and 63 miles on Ronald Reagan Blvd. The park is located off of Brushy Creek Road just east of Parmer Lane. Please park at the back of the parking lot near the restrooms and water feature. Some of the routes venture off of Ronald Reagan Boulevard onto quiet country roads. The long routes go to the towns of Andice and Florence.

Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: Mellow’s To New Nelo’s
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.  Today’s ride theme is Mellow’s To New Nelo’s. We’ll head north along the west side of downtown with a stop at Nelo’s Cycles new location near Steck and Mesa. Beautiful rolling hills and a downhill return. 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. Helmets required. Ride organizer: Eileen Schaubert at eileen@mellowjohnnys.com or 512-426-4851.

Sunday, June 20


Tri It In Spanish Triathlon
7:30 AM, San Marcos River Ranch, Scull Rd, San Marcos, TX
Adult course: 300m swim/20K bike/5k run. Youth course: Ages 6-10 Swim- 100m, Bike- 1mile, Run- 400m, Ages 11-14 Swim- 200m, Bike- 2mile, Run- 800m

Varsity Tri
8 AM, Lake Granger, Hutto, TX
A Super Sprint Tri– 300 Meter Swim, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run. This is a USAT sanctioned event and USAT membership or day pass purchase is required.

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.

Monday, June 21

Weekly Ladies Ride presented by Mellow Johnny’s
5:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Show, 400 Nueces St
At 5:30 PM, 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 afterward for champagne and strawberries at Royal Blue Grocery across the street. Some things to keep in mind before meeting us for this ride: You need a road bike in good working condition; a helmet; cycling clothing; plenty of water; and are able to ride comfortably for 2 hours without stopping.

The 6:00 Social
6 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Show, 400 Nueces St
Mellow Johnny’s has a new weekday ride. It’s the 6:00 Social. It’s not the “ladies” ride. It’s co-ed. Meet at Mellow Johnny’s on Monday evenings and leaving at 6p. The ride will be 30 miles for 2-2.5hrs at 13-16mph; through neighborhoods, official bike routes, crossing a couple of large roadways, and two short sections on access roads. Helmets and lights are required (it will be dark before we return).

Restorative Yoga for Cyclists
7:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Come in for Restorative Yoga at Mellow Johnny’s during our summer sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from June through August. Lengthen and loosen muscles while preventing injury with John Trujillo and Anne Haskett. Join us after a ride, run, or a long day at work. Suggested donation of $10, $5 if you ride your bike to the class. Mats are provided by MJ’s.

Heavy Metal Fitness Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
7:30 PM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge
The Heavy Metal Fitness Ride has returned! 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.

Bikinis & Boardshorts – Summer Solstice Ride
Meet up at 7:30, Ride at 8:00 PM, Lamar Blvd Plfuger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
Summer is almost upon us and what better way is there to celebrate than a friendly bike ride followed by some good old fashioned summer recreation? Meet up on the Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge around 7:30pm and depart around 8pm. The Heavy Metal Fitness ride leaves the same spot around 7:30 so unless you’re ready to haul ass and test your endurance, make sure to hang out until 8pm and wait for this ride to leave. For those of you who can’t make it out on your bike, head on down to the Scoot Inn (1308 East 4th Street) early and test out the Slip N Slide for us. This is a ride hosted by Social Cycling Austin

Tuesday, June 22

2010 RunFAR Bike Time Trial Presented by CRAFT
5:30 PM, Veloway, 4848 La Crosse Ave
This twice monthly time trial series on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays is sponsored by RunFar. Approximately 8 mile Bike Time Trial on S. Mopac Loop. Starts on the southbound shoulder just past La Crosse Ave. And finishes on the northbound shoulder just before La Crosse Ave. The TT is still FREE for all Chip Owners. You can rent a chip for $5.00 if you do not own a chip or forget your chip. You may purchase a chip at the RunFAR Store OR we will have personal chips for sale at registration. First cyclist starts at 6pm. Riders may start at their discretion. Registration begins at 5:30pm and closes just before 6:55pm.

Wednesday, June 23

Hump Day Ride hosted by Social Cycling ATX
Noon, 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.

Restorative Yoga for Cyclists
7:30 PM, Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 400 Nueces St
Come in for Restorative Yoga at Mellow Johnny’s during our summer sessions Mondays and Wednesdays from June through August. Lengthen and loosen muscles while preventing injury with John Trujillo and Anne Haskett. Join us after a ride, run, or a long day at work. Suggested donation of $10, $5 if you ride your bike to the class. Mats are provided by MJ’s.

Fast Folks Ladies Ride
8:30 PM, Fast Folks, 2513 East 6th St
Austin’s fixed gear bike shop Fast Folks has started a weekly ladies ride as an alternative to the normally male dominated rides.