Mellow Johnny's Saturday MOTR Ride
Expert Saturday morning road ride from Mellow Johnny's in Austin — 40-50 miles at 17-20 mph for strong cyclists who know how to ride hard in a group. Weekly, free.
The vibe
High-miles Saturday hammer session
The MOTR (Middle of the Road) Ride is Mellow Johnny’s Saturday morning offering for riders who came to work. Forty to fifty miles at 17-20 mph — a substantial effort by any measure, and enough to occupy most of a Saturday morning in a satisfying way. The name belies the pace; there’s nothing middle-of-the-road about a 20 mph group ride through Austin.
This is a ride for people who are comfortable in a fast group: holding a wheel at pace, moving up and back through the bunch, and handling the road conditions Austin throws at weekend riders. If you’re still building your group riding confidence, the Friday Truancy Ride or the Scout-A-Route are better starting points; MOTR assumes you’ve already sorted the basics.
Departure from Mellow Johnny’s at 8:30 AM. The shop’s community rides have been a consistent fixture in Austin cycling, attracting regulars who’ve been showing up for years alongside newer riders who found the shop’s ride program. Check mellowjohnnys.com for any route changes or schedule updates.