Here’s a quick run down of recommended events for the coming week from our comprehensive calendar of all cycling events. 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, February 16

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.

Bicycle Advisory Council
6 PM, City Hall, Staff Bullpen
The Austin Bicycle Advisory Council is a committee of Austinites representing cyclists’ interests to the City of Austin and meets monthly to advise staff of the City of Austin Public Works Bicycle and Pedestrian Program.

Thursday Night Social Ride
7:30 PM, Plaza Saltillo, East 5th & Comal
“This week the ride is going to Elysium for a free keg of Rolling Rock. It’s also a fundraiser for one of our riders who is raising money for leukemia. Elysium is donating 20% of their proceeds, that night, to the cause. Elysium has 90′s night on Thursdays, they have 2 pool tables, two pinball machines, and they have several free arcade games. Word is there will also be some type of video jousting tournament. ” Meet up at 7:30, ride at 8:00. Read our article on the weekly ride. Join the Social Cycling Facebook Group.

Saturday, February 18

Mellow Johnny’s Scout-A-Ride: Rollingwood And Vine
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: Rollingwood And Vine. Today’s ride is a more challenging route than usual with the hills of Rollingwood and riding a short section of Loop 360 with it’s wide shoulders but faster traffic. The mileage is low at 14 miles but requires some experience. The long route adds more hills along Pecos and Exposition. Join us for a pre-ride coffee or snack at 9:00 at Juan Pelota Cafe. Helmets required. If driving to the shop, please park in the street.Contact:Stephanie at Stephanie@mellowjohnnys.com.

Saturday Caffeine Cruise
10 AM, Austin Java Downtown, City Hall
A morning social ride with stops to take in caffeine. We meet @ 10am and will be taking off at 10:30. It’s best to show up a bit early if you’d like something to eat or drink before the ride.

Sunday, February 19

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.

Tuesday, February 21

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.

Social Cycling Austin’s Yoga Ride
6:30 PM PM, Doug Sahm Hill, Butler Park
Bikes + yoga = fun! This yoga class itself is designed specifically for cyclists and appropriate for all levels including beginners. 6:30pm Meet on Spiral Hill, hang out, meet your fellow yogis, drink some hydrating beverages, etc. 7:00pm Ride to a mystery spot where we will have an hour of yoga. 8:15pm – 8:30pm Ride bikes even more! 10 miles or so. More if you’re up for it . Moderate pace, no drops.

Wednesday, February 22

Social Cycling Austin’ Hump Day Nooner Ride
11:45 AM, Lamar Blvd Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge, Lady Bird Lake
We meet on the ped. bridge at 11:45am, get to know your fellow riders, ride out at 12:15pm. Ride up a hill or two and head to get a refreshing beverage and ride to get lunch. Rides are between 10 and 20 miles. The route is determined on the fly.

Social Cycling Austin’s The Heavy Breather Ride
7 PM, Doug Sahm Hill, Butler Park
If you’ve got some speed in your legs, come meet at that hill that everyone has a different name for and get in some good hard miles in the Austin night. A note on the pace of this ride: this is meant to be a Fun Fast ride, meaning we don’t go slow, but we’re not necessarily racing each other. The route is designed to have a minimum of turns to allow for long stretches of full-on blazing speed, but those turning points are also meant to be natural regroup spots. So, if you get ‘dropped’ somewhere along the route, we’ll be waiting for you at the next turn. This mix of speed and patience has been working pretty well, so let’s keep it up! So bring yourself, your good reliable and speedy bike, your lock, and LIGHTS!!!