Approx. 34 miles. Fairly easy urban route that circum-navigates the City. Starts in Rosedale, then over to the east side, across the Lake and up to St. Edwards. Back north through Tarrytown/Balcones neighbourhoods. Actual intensity depends on who shows.  Inevitably some Walnuts (small hills) in Travis Heights & on the return but will definitely regroup at top of each.  Start is Gt. Oaks Pkway, one block north & west of the Shoal Creek @ 45^th intersection. Coffee/lunch afterwards at Pacha's/Monkey Nest/Houndstooth. 

Join Team ACA for a uniquely Central Texas experience: a no-drop ride in the gently rolling countryside followed by an evening of live music and some seriously ‘old-school’ BBQ.  

Where: The iconic Cele Store was established in 1896 and is located at the corner of Cele and Cameron roads in northeast Travis County about 7 miles East of Pflugerville.  The house band is led by ACA member Todd Barth, so you know the music will be great!

When?  June, 21 – Wheels Down at 6:30p

What do I need to do to join the fun?  Decide what you’d like to do ---

If you only have time for the bike ride:  

Due to limited parking at the Cele Store, please consider parking at Lake Pflugerville and riding to the store and meet us at 6:30p.  You will have time to get back to your car before sunset. Carpooling is encouraged.

If you would like to stay for BBQ & Band:

·        Advance reservations are recommended so that the kitchen staff knows how much meat to prepare that day. PLEASE RSVP LETICIA [dot] OLIVAREZGMAIL [dot] COM NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 17

·        Cele Store is a cash only venue

·        Dinner is expected between $10-$12 per person (Consists of ribs, brisket, and or sausage on a sheet of butcher paper with onions, pickles, and jalapenos on the side. You are welcome to bring additional sides of your own)

No Cover to enjoy the music -- Tips area always appreciated --  Cele is a child friendly venue, so plan to bring the whole family. 

Route:    Today's 25 mile ride will take us through wonderful bike friendly Austin  neighborhoods like Old Enfield, Tarrytown, and Allendale.

These rides are co-hosted by Mellow Johnny’s and the Austin Cycling Association.  This no-drop, co-ed group ride is perfect for the cyclist new to riding or bike commuting, returning to the bike or just looking for a more casual ride.  The routes are designed to help riders navigate the city bike routes and other safe bike commuting options.

Thank you for making this a popular Saturday morning ride.  In response, we are now hosting two groups for this ride.  The first group is designed for those who can average 14-16mph for 20-30 miles with one or two regrouping points.  This group follows the same route but is provided with an extended mileage option.

The second group is our traditional Scout-a-route.  We average 12mph for distances between 15-25 miles with regrouping points.

Both rides are intended to explore, so leave your heart rate monitor at home, bring some spare dollars for the occasional refreshment stop and enjoy the view.

General group ride expectation:  helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones/radios.  We encourage you to ride to the shop.  If you do drive,  please park in the street.

For a pre-ride coffee, meet a half hour before ride time at Juan Pelota’s Café.  If driving to the shop, please park in the street

For more information contact Stephanie or Julie at ridemellowjohnnys [dot] com

Bike rentals  http://www.mellowjohnnys.com/products-and-service/rentals/

If you're French Canadian, you'll be celebrating St Jean Baptiste Day today. What better way to celebrate than a ride through the historically Swedish Lutheran farmland of eastern Travis County?

We'll roll from Lake Pflugerville and ride through Cele, then north and east to Coupland. There we'll turn south to cruise through Manda to Manor, then back over to Lake P.

Total distance is about 47 miles of flats and gentle rollers. If you're looking for monster hills, this is not your ride.

We roll at 7:30 sharp. Be sure to check this post on ride morning to confirm status. Meet in the parking lot at the south end of Lake Pflugerville.

This is a shorter, slower version of David's regular Tuesday Pflugerville ride.  We will start with the "B" group and cruise for a few minutes with them and then back-off and do 35-40 miles or so at a more relaxed pace.  Then possibly join the regulars for coffee afterwards. 

Join the Easy Riders for 25 miles along the creek and through the rolling hills around Dripping Springs.  Suitable for beginners, older riders and those who like to smell the flowers and enjoy each other's company.  We do not ride in nasty weather.  Afterwards, a meal at a nearby restaurant.  Please email the ride leader if you plan to attend so we can watch for  you.  May cancel in severe weather.
Directions to start:

Go west on US 290 through Oak Hill to Dripping Springs.  Pass the DSISD administration buildings on the right and on the west side of town turn left into Roger Hanks Parkway.  You will see a circular drive on your right Lake Lucy Loop- park there.  

This rides uses neighborhood roads and bike lanes to get to the country roads northeast of Austin. As always, make sure your equipment is in working order. Bring the supplies you need to change a flat, water, snacks, and a spirit of adventure. Ride is "no drop," but please be prepared to ride 50 at a "B" pace. The aim of this ride is not to go as fast as we can, but to ride together at a comfortable pace and make good use of some great bike lanes and some quiet country roads. Park on Simond Ave between Aldrich St. and Mattie St. or at the Mueller Lake Park parking lot (across for the Children's Museum -- the large red building under construction). There are bathrooms on site.  Lunch after the ride at Paco's Tacos. http://tinyurl.com/brgqg3s 

Here's a variation on several tried-and-true routes. Ride rolls from Decker Lake in east Austin and goes to Elgin via the southern route, then returns via the middle route. Some nice scenery, a few rollers, no killer climbs. Distance is about 44 mi. Expect a pace of about 16 mph. You can see a route map at http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/177707542/.

We roll from Decker Elementary School at 8:00 sharp, so give yourself plenty of time to be there a little early. Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.

Join the Easy Riders for a 24 mile ride through the rolling countryside around Andice and Florence.  Suitable for beginners, older and social riders.  We ride together or meet up at turnoffs.  Afterwards we have a meal together.  Please let the leader know if you are coming so we can watch for  you.  Ride may start later or cancel in severe weather.  Directions to the start:

Take 183 North past Hwy. 29 until you come to FM 970.  Make a right on FM 970 and drive two miles to the Santa Rosa Catholic Church on the right and park in the church lot. 

Join our regular group of Easy Riders in the rolling country around Bertram, through Oatmeal, Burnet and Mohamet.  Suitable for beginners, older riders and those who like to smell the flowers and enjoy each other's company.   We do not ride in bad weather.  Afterwards, we eat together nearby.  Take 183 north to 29, then west to Bertram.  Turn left at the Exxon station and park along the iron fence of the little city park at Vaughn and Lampasas. 

Please emalil katykappelyahoo [dot] com if you plan to ride.

Join the Easy Riders for 25 miles along the creek and through the rolling hills around Dripping Springs.  Suitable for beginners, older riders and those who like to smell the flowers and enjoy each other's company.  We do not ride in nasty weather.  Afterwards, we eat at a nearby restaurant.  Please email the ride leader if you plan to attend so we can watch for  you.  May start later or cancel if  below 40 degrees.
Directions to start:

Go west on US 290 through Oak Hill to Dripping Springs.  Pass the DSISD administration buildings on the right and on the west side of town turn left into Roger Hanks Parkway.  You will see a circular drive on your right Lake Lucy Loop- park there.  

40 mile in-town ride that gets a bit into the country.  A few hills (aka walnuts) but mostly flatt-ish.  Fast riders up the hills will be encouraged to wait for the rest of us and we will regroup at all turns. Four-mile fast run into the store stop at Creedmoor, but we'll regroup there, and B pace home again.  Coffee afterwards at Mozart's.

This rides uses neighborhood roads and bike lanes to get to the country roads northeast of Austin. As always, make sure your equipment is in working order. Bring the supplies you need to change a flat, water, snacks, and a spirit of adventure. Ride is "no drop," but please be prepared to ride 50 at a "B" pace. The aim of this ride is not to go as fast as we can, but to ride together at a comfortable pace and make good use of some great bike lanes and some quiet country roads. Park on Simond Ave between Aldrich St. and Mattie St. or at the Mueller Lake Park parking lot (across for the Children's Museum -- the large red building under construction). There are bathrooms on site.  Lunch after the ride at Paco's Tacos. http://tinyurl.com/brgqg3s