The Hottest Day of The Year Ride

The Hottest Day of the Year Ride: A benefit for The League of Bicycling Voters is this Saturday, August 7th, 2010, 1-10pm.

UPDATE: A photo album of the event:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=7965326&aid=2941070

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The ride is sponsored by Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, The Peddler Bike Shop, Tart Organic Frozen Yogurt, Easy Street Recumbents, and Shefman Law Group.

Ride Departs 1:30pm Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 4th & Nueces Sts.
Water Stop 3:00pm The Peddler Bike Shop, 51st & Duval Sts.
Food Refill 4:30pm Food trailers, S. 1st & Gibson Sts.
Cool Refreshment 5:30pm Tart Organic Frozen Yogurt, W. 2nd & Lavaca Sts.
Free Beer 6:30pm Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop, 4th & Nueces Sts.
Free Swim 9:00pm Barton Springs Pool

More info:

  • The average high temperature in Austin for August 7th is 97°F.
  • Wear sun screen.
  • Bring water bottles, swimwear, bike tube & pump, cash for food, and money for the benefit of the LOBV.
  • Beer, water, riding, and swimming are free.
  • We’ll stop at pools, splash pads, and water refill stations along the way.
  • Get an update on Austin bicycling advocacy and what our common goals can be. (Presentation at Mellow Johnny’s in the evening)
  • There’ll be prizes for the best and worst summer bike fashion.

A warm thanks goes to our event sponsors:

Mellow Johnny's Bike ShopThe Peddler Bike ShopTart Organic Frozen Yogurt
Easy Street RecumbentsShefman Law Group

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