Mellow Johnny's Friday Truancy Ride
Intermediate-to-expert Friday afternoon road ride from Mellow Johnny's in Austin — 30 miles at 17-18 mph through Austin neighborhoods with hills and optional sprint segments.
The vibe
Skip work, hit the road hard
The Truancy Ride is named appropriately — it departs at 2:30 PM on a Friday, which requires either a flexible employer or the willingness to make some choices about your afternoon. Those who make those choices are rewarded with one of Austin’s better weekday rides: 30 miles at 17-18 mph through the city’s neighborhoods and bike routes, with enough hills to make it interesting and optional sprint segments for those who want to go harder.
The pace is intermediate-to-expert, meaning you should be comfortable riding in a group at that speed before showing up. Cyclists who know how to hold a line, follow wheels, and signal hazards are the expected audience. It’s a real workout disguised as a Friday afternoon excuse.
Mellow Johnny’s on West 5th is the launch point. The shop has been central to Austin cycling culture for years, and the rides it hosts reflect that — a mix of regulars who’ve been coming for seasons and newcomers who discovered the shop through the ride program. Check mellowjohnnys.com for any schedule updates.