Welcome to Austin Ridge Riders

Welcome to the Austin Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Club web site. We are very glad that you are here! Whether you are an experienced rider or someone who is just starting out, we hope you’ll find the site full of interesting and useful information.

One of the first things you will want to do is sign-up as a Registered User. As a registered user, you will be able to access more information and photos. If you decide to join the Austin Ridge Riders, and we sincerely hope you do, your access to the site will be expanded and you will be able to share information, photos and stories about your latest riding adventures with your new community of friends.

Please browse around. A good place to start is the forum and the calendar and we encourage you join us on a ride soon. You do not have to be an ARR Member to attend most rides so don’t wait! Mountain biking is a great way to relieve stress, improve your fitness, make friends and enjoy the great outdoors. If you have any questions, email them to arrwebsite@gmail.com. We hope to see you on the trail soon!

May 21 6:00pm BCGB - 360 Access

Monday, May 21, 2012 - 18:00

May 21 6:00pm BCGB - 360 Access

Ride Like A Girl is a series of women-led, all women mountain bike rides scheduled from May to September. Women learn differently from men so instruction is designed to help women build confidence while having fun and experiencing nature. Each participant chooses which group to ride with based on skill level, experience and speed. New riders are always welcome and a "no drop"policy"is enforced so no one gets left behind. Riders must have a bike with knobby tires, a helmet and water. Participation is free :-)

 For directions to the trails, go to www.austinridgeriders.com and click on Trails.

Monday rides START at 6 pm. Please arrive in time to unload your bike and be ready to roll at 6pm. After the ride, there is a raffle and lots of cool bike schwag is given away.

May 21 6:00pm BCGB - 360 Access

June 9 Club Event @ Reveille Peak Ranch

Saturday, June 9, 2012 - 09:30

June Club Event & Ride LIke A Girl

We're really looking forward to our June Event at beautiful Reveille Peak Ranch.

As usual, we will break into groups based on skill level and how long riders wish to ride. "No Drop" policy in effect so if you have been looking for an opportunity to to explore RPR, now's your chance!  RPR gate fee is $10 per person. Members in good standing will receive the benefit of being reimbursed the gate fee.

You do not need to be a member of the Austin Ridge Riders in order to participate but we'd love to have you make it official! Look for the ARR Banner once you get to the ranch for a few minutes of announcements and rider rules. You must properly wear a helmet when riding and you must sign a waiver.

In case you forgot why we all love Reveille Peak Ranch:

June 9 Club Event @ Reveille Peak Ranch

2012 New Belgium Urban Assault Ride - Austin

Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 07:00

Volunteer Link:  http://adventurefit.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=647

You can access the above link to review the duties and locations of volunteer assignments! We wholeheartedly expect volunteers to stay for the post-event party and have a good time!!!

The Urban Assault Ride™ is the biggest Bicycle Obstacle Event series in the nation! Here's how it works: Two-person team set out on a city-wide quest for 'checkpoints' on their favorite two-wheeled steeds.  At each checkpoint, the teams must drop the bikes and complete a funky/adventurous obstacle course, then remount bikes and hit the streets for more. The goal is to complete all the checkpoints in the shortest amount of time. Each teams chooses their own route and checkpoint order. This means that the most clever are often the victors. Of course, it may also help if team members can pull a mean big-wheel powerslide and fly across an inflatable slip-n-slide ;)

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ARR - Who We Are & What We Do

Submitted by Laura Scagno on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 15:06

Take a moment to watch our videos highlighting who we are and what we do. These videos feature our programs: Ride Like A Girl, Kid Trips, The Austin Mountain Bike Patrol (AMBP), and our Trail Program. In addition, learn about our TMBRA Series Race and our on-going Advocacy efforts to Keep Austin Knobby!  DON'T FORGET TO EXPAND YOUR SCREEN

               

  

Learn more about each program by clicking on the GROUPS Tab and finding the group of interest.

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Friday - 5/18- Bike to Work Day

Submitted by Il Pirate on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 19:17
Bike To Work Day Austin

For fifty-five years, National Bike Month has been the perfect time for new or returning riders to get back on the saddle and ride their bike to work. Originally the Cycle Trade Association called the month American Bike Month but in 1956 it evolved to Bike Month. Along with the name change, Bike Month became more about promoting cycling and safe bicycling, not just selling bicycles.

In Austin, Bike to Work Day has traditionally been organized by the Austin Cycling Association and takes place on the third Friday in May. Look for stations on Friday, May 18th, including at the BikeTexas offices!

  

See more info including station maps at http://biketoworkaustin.org/

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Sunday - 5/20 - Viva Streets

Submitted by Il Pirate on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 19:16
 
Viva Streets
 
Dear Austin Cyclists, Gear up for some great bike month events this week!
Sunday - 5/20 - Viva Streets

 
Come play in the streets! All along E. 6th St from Brazos to Robert Martinez the road will be closed from 10am to 3pm to cars and open to people. Come out and be ACTIVE! You can:
  • Play in the street
  • Enjoy bicycling without cars
  • Do yoga, hula hoop, jog, and much more
  • Stroll a family-friendly Sixth Street
  • Bring bikes, skates, strollers, skateboards
  • Dance to live music
  • Be well; eat healthy.... Or, .... TRY SOMETHING NEW!

There are LOTS of potential activities at VIVA STREETS! Consider yoga, Zumba, live music and dancing, rock wall climbing, healthy food demonstrations, soccer, ultimate frisbee, hula hoops, dodgeball, street chess,  bike skills rodeo, spinning classes, and more!

 
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MOUNTAIN BIKER NEWBIE? ADULT BEGINNER MTB CLINICS ARE COMING SOON.

Submitted by Il Pirate on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 18:36

Beginner MTB Clinic

Recently invested in your first mountain bike? Not sure how to get started? We have just the opportunity for you to replace your apprehension with exhilaration. Three of our Bicycle Sport Shop mountain bike coaches will be teaching a three-part skills clinic for beginners on three consecutive Saturday mornings during the month of June. Each clinic will focus on three specific skills and will be taught in a hands-on, instructional format. No experience necessary. Just bring your bike!

  • Saturday, June 9 at Walnut Creek
  • Saturday, June 16 at Slaughter Creek
  • Saturday, June 23 at Reimers Ranch

Free!

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & REGISTRATION  http://bicyclesportshop.com/about/adult-beginner-mountain-bike-skills-cl...?

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Bike Bot Fash Bash, Saturday, May 19th

Submitted by Il Pirate on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 20:37
BikeBOT is throwing their first annual BikeBOT Fash Bash on May 19th from 8pm to midnight at the Pine Street Station in East Austin. The BikeBOT Fash Bash is a cycling fashion show produced by BikeyMeLikey that will pull together local businesses with the cycling community for one night in order to promote cycling in Austin and beyond. We love riding our bikes and we love doing it in style – the goal of BikeBOT Fash Bash is to show the world that you don’t have to sacrifice your self expression just because you’re on two wheels instead of four. Proceeds support local cycling advocacy organizations, The 1Love Tour and HOPE LIKES BIKES. 

The 1Love Tour is riding to encourage growth in our nation’s bicycle communities. The tour will span the west coast riding from Vancouver to Imperial Beach, California, stopping in 8 big cities to throw BikeBOT Bike Bashes.  These Bike Bashes act as mini bike festivals bringing the community together to celebrate bikes, live music and raise funds for a local bicycle non-profit.

HOPE LIKES BIKES raises cycling awareness, encourages everyone to bike more often, and empowers Austinites to learn how to fix and maintain their own bikes.

Check out video here

 

Buy Tickets here:  http://do512.com/event/2012/05/19/bikebot-fash-bash-a-bicycle-fashion-show

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BCGB Mighty Fine, 9am, Sunday, 5/13/12, some 3'+ water crossings

Submitted by Rankintex on Sun, 05/13/2012 - 19:56
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Dry/Packed

BCGB ridden from Spyglass to past Elephant Butt, stopped at huge high water crossing there.


All was mighty fine, no ruts, and barely anything sticking to tires.


All crossings have water, some 3'+ deep.  Not much trail traffic, just the hardcore that will wade across the creek.


Bet both falls are good for swimming.


Go ride your bike.


Jim Rankin

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Thanks LUNA Bar!

Submitted by Il Pirate on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 15:29

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http://www.lunabar.com/

RIDE LIKE A GIRL in Austin, Tx received three boxes of Luna Minis today via FedEx. Thank you SO much!

Hugs and love to Whitney in Austin and Breanna Hansen who made it happen! Thanks to your effort and generosity our participants will stay energized!

Marti Buckwalter
RLAG Coordinator

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