Violet Crown T&T Rides
Twice-weekly Tuesday and Thursday road rides in Austin — intermediate to fast pace, 16-18 mph, 2 hours, free from Mellow Johnny's.
The vibe
Dawn patrol, twice a week
If Sunday is the club ride, Tuesday and Thursday mornings are where Violet Crown regulars actually train. The T&T rides roll from Mellow Johnny’s at 7:00 AM sharp — two hours, 16-18 mph, intermediate difficulty. Early enough to beat the Austin heat, fast enough to earn your coffee.
The pace sits at the upper end of intermediate, pushing into what most riders would call a workout ride. Group handling skills matter here — expect rotating pacelines, some punchy efforts, and a group that knows how to ride together. It’s not a race, but it moves. If you’ve been riding the Sunday or Saturday rides and want to step it up, T&T is the natural next rung.
Two mornings a week, free, at one of the best bike shops in the country. For Austin road cyclists trying to build fitness without committing to a formal training plan, these rides do a lot of the work. Just show up consistently and the fitness tends to follow.