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Mon, 08/02/2010 - 6:30pm
August meeting: My bike is my office
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ACA Hosted Rides
Hosted rides are group rides that are regulated by pace and distance and hosted by a trained ACA hosted ride leader. All rides listed ride ratings for pace and terrain. Hosted rides, with ride rating of E through C, do not drop riders as long as the minimum posted pace is maintained.
1 - flatest rating, 4 - hillyest rating
- Ride will happen as planned
- Ride leader might cancel if weather is bad
- Ride leader has cancelled
We're still riding, with or with out Louis! Come out for a nice ride through Buda almost to Kyle and back. Pace will average 14-16mph and if you aren't sure if you ride at that pace, try a D-ride first., but plenty of places to boost the heart rate. Regroup at the top of hills or turns. Tacos afterwards?
Start Location: Bicycle Sport Shop (South) Contact: David Stevens, 555-555-5555, dbstevenstx@gmail.com
Ride MapA very hilly route to ensure lots of pain. Start on 360, then do the Cuernavaca loop, followed by Lost Creek. Lots of long 12%+ grades. Those who want to can head back at this point and wrap up a 30 mile ride. Otherwise if you're feeling it, we continue onward and meander around, find various other hills to bring our legs pain. B+/A- effort but average speeds won't be very high - probably 15-16mph. Meet up in the gravel overflow parking lot across the street from the Bull Creek Park closest to 360 and Lakewood.
Start Location: Bull Creek Park Overflow Parking Contact: Daniel Hurlbert, 512-804-8997, dhurlbert@gmail.com
Ride MapNote: Route #2 has now been revised to avoid 2769, the north half of Bullick Hollow, and Anderson Mill.
Inspired by the Tour das Hugel, this ride series covers West Austin's abundant supply of steep hills. We generally average only 14-16mph due to the steep terrain, but these are solidly B-effort rides. We regroup at the top of the climbs. Route #2 features Mt. Bonnell, Mesa, Smokey Valley/Ladera Norte, Bluffstone/Bluegrass, Rain Creek, City Park, Big View, Bullick Hollow, Toro Canyon, and Harbor View.
Start Location: Mozart's Coffee RoastersInspired by the Tour das Hugel, this ride series covers West Austin's abundant supply of steep hills. We generally average only 14-16mph due to the steep terrain, but these are solidly B-effort rides. We regroup at the top of the climbs. Route #2 features Mt. Bonnell, Mesa, Smokey Valley/Ladera Norte, Bluffstone/Bluegrass, Rain Creek, City Park, Big View, Bullick Hollow, Toro Canyon, and Harbor View.
Contact: Nate Sheetz, 510-847-2921, sheetz+aca@gmail.com
Ride MapScout out the City of Austin Bike Routes. A new east route with a foray over the river via Pleasant Valley Rd and rolling back through Travis Heights. It's a mix of flat, hills, urban and creekside all within minutes of downtown.
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. Come by at 8:00 for coffee.
Start Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike ShopThese 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. Come by at 8:00 for coffee.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert, 512-426-4851, eileenstx@yahoo.com
Join ACA Ride Director and super fancy chef Greg Ritter for a ride to two of Austin's best farm offerings. Greg got his Mr. Fancy Chef credentials while cooking at Wolfgang Puck's Postrio in San Francisco and has cemented his position as food nerd by teaching at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Austin for the past 8 years.
We'll start at the Peddler and then toddle over to Boggy Creek farm stand first. After we've gotten what we'd like there, we'll head down to the SFC's Downtown Farmers' Market. Feel free to ask me about ingredients and how to prepare them or just shoot the poop about food in general. After the Downtown market, we'll go to Juan Pelota's and enjoy fellowship with Eileen and Stephanie's MJ ride. The hosted part of the ride will officially end at the coffee shop as I like to chat for a while, but maps will be offered to anyone who wishes to head back to the Peddler before I'm done babbling. I usually head back toward the Peddler by noon.
Start Location: http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firef...We'll start at the Peddler and then toddle over to Boggy Creek farm stand first. After we've gotten what we'd like there, we'll head down to the SFC's Downtown Farmers' Market. Feel free to ask me about ingredients and how to prepare them or just shoot the poop about food in general. After the Downtown market, we'll go to Juan Pelota's and enjoy fellowship with Eileen and Stephanie's MJ ride. The hosted part of the ride will officially end at the coffee shop as I like to chat for a while, but maps will be offered to anyone who wishes to head back to the Peddler before I'm done babbling. I usually head back toward the Peddler by noon.
Contact: Greg Ritter, 512-906-6709, gritter@austin.chefs.edu
The classic Dam(n) Loop, with a bit of an extension just to make it more interesting. Lots of fun hills, but nothing too terrible. Expect a good workout and a fast pace. A-/B+ efforts generally averging 16-18 mph. We'll meet up in the gravel overflow parking across the street from the Bull Creek Park closest to 360 and Lakewood.
Start Location: Bull Creek Park Overflow Parking Contact: Daniel Hurlbert, 512-804-8997, dhurlbert@gmail.com
Ride Map
Out and back, with some pleasant (mostly shady) urban bits and a bit of country roads. C pace until the last 4 miles into Creedmoor, then go fast if you want to - but we regroup at the store. Mostly rolling but a couple of hills (Robert E Lee). We pass the WM exotic game ranch on the way back.
Start Location: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=mozart's+coffee+roas... Contact: Stanton Truxillo, 512-478-5221, stgetr@gmail.com
A loop around Central Austin. Leaving the Peddler, we ride through east, south, west and north Austin before returning to the Peddler. Some hills in South and West Austin. A store stop in South Austin.
Start Location: Peddler Contact: Mark Hartel, 512-322-0269, mark_hartel@hotmail.com
Mozart’s to Creedmoor. Approx. 44 miles. Ride start: Mozart’s Coffee. Ride through south Austin and out to Creedmoor. One hill (Robert E Lee) & some roads with moderate traffic. Some riders may “hammer” into Creedmoor but we always regroup at the store. Join us afterwards for a coffee at Mozart’s; great venue but very limited menu www.mozartscoffee.com
Contact: William Hudson, 512-206-0078, williampedalson@gmail.com
This is Misty Conn's ride, starting at Mozart's Coffee Shop on Lake Austin Blvd, going out to the Veloway. Several hills, some memorable (Lost Creek, Barton Creek!). Only one water stop, so bring lots. Fairly intense; not recommended for the casual rider. This is a challenging "B" ride for effort, though the hills will actually hold us to an average speed around 15 mph.
Start Location: Mozart's Coffee Roasters Contact: Stanton Truxillo, 512-478-5221, stgetr@gmail.com
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - today's ride cruises through the east side to check out the new Mueller development then visits Cherrywood before returning. We've changed up the route a bit to approach Mueller from the south side to avoid the climb on 51st St. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by early at 8:00 for coffee.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert, 512-426-4851, eileenstx@yahoo.com
Out and back, with some pleasant (mostly shady) urban bits and a bit of country roads. C pace until the last 4 miles into Creedmoor, then go fast if you want to - but we regroup at the store. Mostly rolling but a couple of hills (Robert E Lee). We pass the WM exotic game ranch on the way back.
Start Location: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=mozart's+coffee+roas... Contact: Stanton Truxillo, 512-478-5221, stgetr@gmail.com
City Park - Jollyville Loop. Approx. 40 miles. Ride start: NW District Park (for details see below). Our very best urban ride. A few challenging climbs but we will always regroup at the top of each. The views over the Hill Country and the Downtown from City Park Road make them worthwhile. Some roads with moderate traffic. Join us afterwards for a coffee or a sandwich at the San Francisco Café.
Contact: William Hudson, 512-206-0078, williampedalson@gmail.com
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes. For today's ride we are part of the Mamma Jamma Ride training schedule We'll modify our route to be an out and back heading south of downtown via Bouldin and rolling through the Emerald Forest but this week we push on to Akins High School. For those looking for a longer ride, join the yellow group extending the ride even further to Buda. For the newbies, join the blue group for some skill drills and an 8 mile ride on nice off-road, paved trails.
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.
Start Location: Mellow Johnny's Bike ShopThese 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.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert, 512-426-4851, eileenstx@yahoo.com
NOTE: Moved to Sunday this week!
Inspired by the Tour das Hugel, this ride series covers West Austin's abundant supply of steep hills. We generally average only 14-16mph due to the steep terrain, but these are solidly B-effort rides. We regroup at the top of the climbs. Route #3 features River Hills, Lost Creek (eastbound), Petticoat, the High Road, Courtyard, Jester, Far West, Balcones, and Scenic.
Start Location: Mozart's Coffee RoastersInspired by the Tour das Hugel, this ride series covers West Austin's abundant supply of steep hills. We generally average only 14-16mph due to the steep terrain, but these are solidly B-effort rides. We regroup at the top of the climbs. Route #3 features River Hills, Lost Creek (eastbound), Petticoat, the High Road, Courtyard, Jester, Far West, Balcones, and Scenic.
Contact: Nate Sheetz, 510-847-2921, sheetz+aca@gmail.com
Ride MapCotton Capers (modified). Approx. 55 miles. Ride start: Profit Center Drive (for details see below). A popular ACA route that is quite close in and yet uses rural farm roads out to Elgin. Couple of rollers (Walnuts), otherwise quite flat. Moderate to fast pace. And we now promise no more off-road bridge crossings. Take 290 east, cross 183, take first left (Cross Park Drive), turn right @ 1st light onto Exchange Drive. After ½ mile, turn left onto cul-de-sac (Profit Center Drive but no sign).
Contact: William Hudson, 512-206-0078, williampedalson@gmail.com
Scout out the City of Austin Bike Routes - Let's check out some southside neighborhoods coming close to Ben White but not actually crossing it. We'll travel early on Riverside and South Congress before the cars come out. The ride travels on city bike route numbers: 60, 51, 70, 47, 60, 64, 31, 25. These rides are meant for exploring so bring questions not your heart rate monitor. Come by at 8:00 for pre-ride coffee. Roll out at 8:30.
Contact: Eileen Schaubert, 512-426-4851, eileenstx@yahoo.com
Mount Bonnell – Jollyville Loop. Approx. 38 miles. Ride start: NW District Park (for details see below). An urban ride with some great views of the Lake and a couple of short, sharp climbs (+ one that will get your attention). Some roads with moderate traffic. Join us afterwards for a coffee or a sandwich at the San Francisco Café.
Contact: William Hudson, 512-206-0078, williampedalson@gmail.com
Inspired by the Tour das Hugel, this ride series covers West Austin's abundant supply of steep hills. We generally average only 14-16mph due to the steep terrain, but these are solidly B-effort rides. We regroup at the top of the climbs. Route #1 features Mt. Bonnell, Mesa, Beauford, Courtyard (back side), Toro Canyon, Terrace Mountain, Lost Creek (westbound), Barton Creek, and River Hills.
Start Location: Mozart's Coffee Roasters Contact: Nate Sheetz, 510-847-2921, sheetz+aca@gmail.com
Ride MapApprox. 50 miles. Ride start: Lake Pflugerville Parking Lot (for details see below). Join us as we explore the flat farm land east of Pflugerville. Bring the supplies you need to change a flat, drinks, snacks, and a spirit of adventure. Ride is "no drop," but be prepared to ride 50 or so miles with one water stop.
Start Location: Lake Pflugerville Parking Lot Contact: David A. Tietz, 512-302-4737, davidtietz@me.com