Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop - Austin

Type
Bike Store
Description
Our passion is serving the cycling community.

Our mission is introducing people to the joy of the bike.

Mellow Johnny's opened in 2008 in the heart of downtown Austin, in an historic warehouse building at 400 Nueces Street.

Beyond the retail box, the aim of Mellow Johnny's is to be a destination for cycling and social gathering. The urban setting of the Austin location is based on our commitment to cycling as transportation and utility, as well as fun and fitness.

To serve the bike community is our job, but to introduce people to the joy of the bike our mission.
 
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Group Rides
Steven was a long-time co-leader of the Mellow Johnny's Scout-a-Route ride and we are doing this ride in his honor. This BA ride is in conjunction with the SAR ride that leaves MJ's ... moreat 8:15AM.

Helmets are mandatory. Plan to arrive by 8:00AM to sign-in, get ready, and participate in the safety briefing. The ride departs at 8:15AM.

This ride goes out and back on the South Walnut Creek Trail.
Type:
Road, Social, No Drop
Level:
Novice, Intermediate
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Mostly flat
Date:
Saturday, 30 Jun, 2018
Time:
8:15 AM
We leave MJ's at 11:30 and usually get back to the shop around 1:00. Last week we went out LA Bikeway to veterans to mopac ped bridge to mopac to rollingwood to 360 to river hills ... moreand back.
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate
Expected Turnout:
Under 15 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date:
Tuesday, 15 Oct, 2024Weekly on Tuesday
Time:
11:30 AM
this ride is currently suspended
Come join our merry band of bikers on our new Sunday Mellow Ride! We may be covering the 62 miles of southwest Austin, better known as the Saturday 100K loop.... more
Or we'll do something else. Depends mostly on wind direction and group whim.

Here is a map:
http://www.mapmyride.com/us/austin-tx/mj-100km-route-306329931

Our average pace will be 18-20mph.
This is NOT a recovery ride! It is harder and 20mi longer than the Saturday MOTR ride. It is the same distance and includes an additional water stop, when compared to the Saturday 100K. It is a challenge meant to prepare riders for the Saturday 100K.

If you would like a pleasant recovery spin, check out the Sunday Violet Crown ride that leaves from Mellow Johnny's at 8:15am
https://thea.com/Sunday-Violet-Crown-Ride/
http://austin.mellowjohnnys.com/rides-events/sunday-violet-crown-ride
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Terrain:
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date:
Sunday, 3 Jul, 2016Weekly on Sunday, 1 times
Time:
9:00 AM
Hard training ride with team Night Owls. Leaves from Royal Blue's promptly at 6:00 for a 30mi ride to the Walgreens in Bee Cave, Texas. Whoever remains then rides back, roughly the ... moresame route, to hang out afterwards at Royal Blue, across from the bike shop. Back by 730pm, if no complications.
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout:
Under 15 riders
Terrain:
Hilly
Date:
Tuesday, 15 Oct, 2024Weekly on Tuesday
Time:
6:00 PM
Lets abuse our bodies in the spirit of "exercise" and "enjoyment" by riding up a hill and down that same hill at least 5 consecutive times.... more

At the end of the ride you'll earn the right to say "it's about 1.5 hours later than when I started this ride" and "I feel not as energetic as I did back then" followed by "oh well". Truly a prize to cherish.

During Daylight Savings Time.
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout:
Under 15 riders
Terrain:
Hilly
Date:
Monday, 31 Oct, 2016Weekly on Monday, until Mon, Oct 31 2016
Time:
6:30 PM
The MJ 100k is a little longer and faster than the Middle of the Road Ride (MOTR). For those who remember the Sweetish Hill Bakery rides, this has the vibe of those. 2x2 lines, social ... moreat times, but down to business others. That means you can prove it at the City Limit road signs—like the olden days.

It's a friendly and supportive group, but If you get dropped, be self sufficient as it not a no-drop ride.

What to bring? Road bike in good working condition, clipless pedals, helmet, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones. Stop at 35 mile mark to top off bottles and grab a quick snack at mini-mart.

9am jan - feb. 8am otherwise.
Type:
Road
Level:
Advanced
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date:
Saturday, 12 Oct, 2024Weekly on Saturday
Time:
8:00 AM
The MOTR ride is a great fit for the intermediate rider who has spent some time on the bike riding in groups and on urban roads, but is looking for a bit more challenge in distance ... moreand speed.

This no drop, co-ed ride averages 17-20mph. The ride typically starts in one large group of 50+ people, and naturally splits into intermediate and advanced groups. Routes vary from 38-50 miles on in-town bike routes and/or on roads with low to moderate traffic. Riders for this group should have experience riding in groups and understand the etiquette of group riding, be able to change a tire and address minor mechanical issues.

General group ride expectation: helmet, bike in good working condition, water and nutrition, flat changing tools, and no headphones or tri-bars. We encourage you to ride your bike to the shop. However, if you do drive, please park in the street. Juan Pelota Cafe opens at 7am and is located inside Mellow Johnny's.

For pre-ride coffee or snack, meet at Juan Pelota Café a half hour before ride time.
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date:
Saturday, 12 Oct, 2024Weekly on Saturday
Time:
8:30 AM
Sundays, 8:15am sharp. 50-60 miles. 17-18 mph, with a couple of stops. It is not a "no drop" ride so make sure you have tools, supplies, and a phone in case you get dropped or stranded. ... moreWe will do our best to make sure that doesn't happen.
The Sunday Violet Crown Ride is for intermediate/advanced riders and racers, and is considered "recovery."
This is one of the oldest group rides in Austin, meeting every Sunday morning for over 30 years!

Riders should understand the etiquette of group riding, be able to change a tire and address minor mechanical issues. Wheels down at 8:15am.

What you need to bring: road bike, clipless pedals, helmet, bike in good working condition, the experience and tools to change your own flats, water and nutrition.

No headphones/radios.

Don't ride in your aero bars.

We encourage you to ride your bike down to the shop. If you do drive, please park in the street.
Type:
Road
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling
Date:
Sunday, 13 Oct, 2024Weekly on Sunday
Time:
8:15 AM
Every other Sunday at 8:30am  30-35 miles. 14-16 mph. No drop. 50+ year old riders only, please. The Mid-Century is our popular, 50+ road ride. Maintaining the spirit of a ride, not ... morea Saturday morning race, the Mid-Century rolls out and maintains a steady 2x2 pace. There may be a few occasions when the ride speeds up, but it will always regroup soon after. This is a no drop ride, but riders should always bring a cell phone, flat repair kit and the ability to change a tube.
Type:
Road, No Drop
Level:
Intermediate
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling
Date:
Sunday, 13 Oct, 2024Every 2 Weeks on Sunday
Time:
8:30 AM
These rides are led by the Violet Crown club, and will depart every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 7:00 am. Riders should have experience riding in groups, be able to change a tire ... moreand address minor mechanical issues. Routes will vary from southerly, mostly flat terrain, to northwesterly hilly ridesdepending on wind direction and the whims of the ride leader. These rides are meant to provide some steady tempo training hours.
Type:
Road, No Drop
Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 riders
Terrain:
Flat to rolling, Hilly
Date:
Thursday, 10 Oct, 2024Weekly on Tuesday, Thursday
Time:
7:00 AM
Group Runs
Luke's Locker Downtown Austin will no longer be hosting their Taco Run, but MJ's would like be the new home base for the Tuesday morning route. Groups will head out and self-pace as ... moreusual. We look forward to encouraging some run leaders and welcoming our running guests to Mellow Johnny's. Sorry no free tacos, but the Juan Pelota cafe will be open at 7:00am once the runners return for coffee, power smoothies, pastries and breakfast tacos.

Check out the 4.4 mile run route on Strava, with Mellow Johnny's as the new start/finish.

https://www.strava.com/segments/14675075
Type:
Road
Distance:
4 Mile, 10 K
Date:
Tuesday, 15 Oct, 2024Weekly on Tuesday
Start Time:
6:00 AM
Expected Turnout:
15 - 50 runners
Pace:
7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 10:00+
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