859 miles riden by 14 chix to raise over $8,500!

What a season for ABCx!
We completed the Mamma Jamma ride on Saturday! all together 14 ABCxers rode 859 miles and raised over $8,500 for 11 local breast cancer organizations!
And we looked great doing it and had a blast!

 

Some quotes from facebook!

"I wanted to take this time to thank my wonderful friends, my team Austin Bike Chix and my AWESOME mom for being so supportive of me while I trained for my 70 mile ride. This was the most physically and mentally challenging goal I've ever set for myself. All of the phone calls/text messages on Friday and Saturday really touched my heart :-) If you donated, thank you a million times again for helping women in the Austin area who are currently battling breast cancer. If you haven't, don't fear! There is still time to give a donation, big or small. Please visit the Mamma Jamma Ride website and look up Austin Bike Chix to donate."--Theresa

"Ride was successful!! Just waiting for our team to arrive from their century ride. Next year, we'll be the ones riding in from the century! :)" --Georgian (so nice of the team to hang around until the century riders finished!)

"Having a great Mamma Jamma ride!! At the half-way point. BEAUTIFUL day!!" --Georgian

"a special thanks to those of you who donated your hard earned money to the mamma jamma ride. we raised over $300,000, which will help pay utility bills, car payments, mastectomy, chemo and much more for women in central texas. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! with love and appreciation, nancy."

"Back!!! 47 miles done :D :D" --Apple

"is addicted to road biking..and wish studying for MCAT was as fun as riding bikes.. Orz.." --Apple

"Special kudos to Kim Meyer and the Austin Bike Chix for their summer long work with new riders, and for creating a terrific and enthusiastic team. Kim, now you have some ride veterans to recruit even more new riders next year!!"--Bill Eby

Hope you can join us in 2012! We'll start riding again in the spring then train for the Mamma Jamma ride in the summer! You can always find us at AustinBikeChix

ABCx continues to ride

With only 3 weekends left until the Mamma Jamma Ride, the  Austin Bike Chix have been logging many miles, even in this heat!

We completed a 56 mile loop in Luling & Lockhart, temop was 105 at the finish!
Other longer rides 35 & 56  in San Marcos and looking at 46 & 69 this weekend in Creedmoor.
Thankgoodness the temperatures have cooled down a bit, which makes riding more pleasant. We are all sporting our sexy bike tan lines from the summer!

Jerseys for the ride were ordered! Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to look for sponsors, note to self: next year must start 4 months early for spomsors & Jersey design.

ABC will continue to host these rides until Sept 27, so come train with us and join the Austin Bike Chix and ride with our team! [or at the very least make a donation! ;-)]
http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/TR/Ride/General?team_id=3031&pg=team&fr_id=1070

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RIDE INFO:
Time: be ready to roll at 6:30 PM

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water
Why: because biking is fun!
Distance: right now we are riding about 9-12 miles, but will be adding more distance if it ever cools off or as we adjust to the heat.

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

And yes, we know it's hot, but the area we ride in is heavily treed (shade!) and we make sure we take water breaks!

Mamma Jamma beginner bike rides continue on

Since Tuesday night, June 21, ABC has been hosting beginner bike rides to help riders get ready for the Mamma Jamma ride on Oct. 1.
The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is a recreational bike ride to raise much needed funds for our central Texas neighbors coping with breast cancer. This festive event saves and improves lives by supporting 11 LOCAL nonprofit organizations providing diagnosis, counseling, medication, and support for thousands of our neighbors coping with breast cancer. Since our inaugural year in 2009, the Mamma Jamma Ride has raised an astounding $1,000,000!

ABC will continue to host these rides until Sept 27, so come train with us and join the Austin Bike Chix and ride with our team! [or at the very least make a donation! ;-)]
http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/TR/Ride/General?team_id=3031&pg=team&fr_id=1070

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Training Ride Info:
Tuesday Nights starting June 21 - Sept 27
Time: be ready to roll at 6:30 PM

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water
Why: because biking is fun!
Distance: right now we are riding about 9-12 miles, but will be adding more distance if it ever cools off or as we adjust to the heat.

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

And yes, we know it's hot, but the area we ride in is heavily treed (shade!) and we make sure we take water breaks! Bring your swimsuit and jump in the NW pool after the ride!

ABC to host Mamma Jamma training rides

Starting on Tuesday night, June 21, ABC will host at least 8 bike rides to help riders get ready for the Mamma Jamma ride on Oct. 1.
The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is a recreational bike ride to raise much needed funds for our central Texas neighbors coping with breast cancer. This festive event saves and improves lives by supporting 11 local nonprofit organizations providing diagnosis, counseling, medication, and support for thousands of our neighbors coping with breast cancer. Since our inaugural year in 2009, the Mamma Jamma Ride has raised an astounding $1,000,000!

Come train with us and join the Austin Bike Chix and ride with our team!or at the very least make a donation! ;-)
http://www.mammajammaride.org/site/TR/Ride/General?team_id=3031&pg=team&fr_id=1070

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Training Ride Info:
Tuesday Nights starting June 21 - Aug 25
Time: be ready to roll at 6:30 PM

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water
Why: because biking is fun!
Distance: length of rides will range from 6-20 miles, best to be expecting to ride at least 10 miles come July 12.

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

And yes, we know it's hot, but the area we ride in is heavily treed  (shade!) and we make sure we take water breaks! Bring your swimsuit and jump in the NW pool after the ride!

ABC Ride #6

Come join ABC--Austin Bike Chix as they host the last easy ride to get you prepared for biking on the road so you can ride with more confidence and join some of the longer rides that Austin hosts! By then end of the six sessions you will have the confidence and skill set to go on some of the longer rides hosted in Austin.

Did you just get a bike? Do you have a bike that you haven’t ridden in years? Does attending other group bike rides scare you? Have lots of questions that need answers? Want to participate in a charity ride, but don’t know where to start? Come ride with us!

ABC Bike Ride 6 will allow the rider who has attended the previous rides to test their new skills. We will go on a 12-15 mile ride, yes there will be a hill or two. These rides are best suited for the beginner rider.

When: Tuesday April 26, 6:30 PM be ready to roll

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water
Why: because biking is fun!

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

Who are the Austin Bike Chix? We are fun females who like to ride bikes and help get others involved in bike riding! Bike riding has empowered us in many aspects and we'd like to pass some of that power on!

ABC Ride #4

ABC Bike Ride 4 will get you acquainted with your bike in a friendly, non competitive manner. We’ll go for a 10-11 mile ride and along the way do some drills help you increase your speed and burn fat.  Plus, you’ll receive tips to help you become a better biker. It is recommended that you attend all the bike rides to receive the maximum benefits. These rides are best suited for the beginner rider.

When: Tuesday April 12, 6:30 PM be ready to roll

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water
Why: because biking is fun!

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

Dates of the other rides in this series:

April 12

April 19

April 26

ABC Bike Ride #3

ABC Bike Ride 3 will get you acquainted with your bike in a friendly, non competitive manner. We’ll go for a 5-10 mile ride and along the way do some drills to work on your mechanics and make you a stronger cyclist!  Plus, you’ll receive tips to help you become a better biker. It is recommended that you attend all the bike rides to receive the maximum benefits. These rides are best suited for the beginner rider.

Clipless pedals and bike shoes or pedals with cages are recommended for this ride. If you don’t have any, by attending this ride you will learn why cyclist rely on them.

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.

When: Tuesday April 5, 6:30 PM be ready to roll

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Map to NW Park: http://tinyurl.com/NWParkPond

All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & waterWhy: because biking is fun!

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

Dates of the other rides in this series:

April 12

April 19

April 26

In Case of Rain

It's Tuesday, March 29. There is a chance of rain for this afternoon/evening.
If the roads are wet, we will not ride, so if it is raining or has rained within the last hour, the ride will be cancelled. :-(

ABC Ride #2

Come join ABC--Austin Bike Chix as they host 5-6 easy rides on Tuesday evenings to get you prepared for biking on the road so you can ride with more confidence and join some of the longer rides that Austin hosts! By then end of the six sessions you will have the confidence and skill set to go on some of the longer rides hosted in Austin.

Did you just get a bike? Do you have a bike that you haven’t ridden in years? Does attending other group bike rides scare you? Have lots of questions that need answers? Want to participate in a charity ride, but don’t know where to start? Come ride with us!

ABC Bike Ride 2 will get you acquainted with your bike in a friendly, non competitive manner. We’ll  go for a 6-9  mile ride to get those legs moving in the right direction and get your heart pumping and build your confidence! Along the ride you’ll receive tips to help you become a better biker. It is recommended that you attend all the bike rides to receive the maximum benefits. These rides are best suited for the beginner rider.

Who are the Austin Bike Chix? We are fun females who like to ride bikes and help get others involved in bike riding! Bike riding has empowered us in many aspects and we'd like to pass some of that power on!

When: Tuesday March 29, 6:30 PM be ready to roll

For this ride try to have a water bottle attached to your bike.

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Why: because biking is fun!
All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water

Google Map to NW Park and the POND

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

Other bike rides will be:

April 5

April 12

April 19

April 26

Unfortunate Miscommunication

First of all, thank you for showing up to the first ever Austin Bike Chix ride! I greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we get this bike group rolling!
I apologize for the miscommunication of where to meet, I was past the swimming pool and past the tennis courts down by the pond.(I also need to find a louder ringtone for my cell phone) That is where we will meet always since there is a loop where we can circle around and do drills.
For those who were with Elizabeth, thank you for your flexibility and willingness to help out, next ride on the 29th we will repeat some of the things I discussed with the group I had.

I just wanted to touch base with everyone, if you have any questions please feel free to email me at the address listed on the websites or at AustinBikeChix@hotmail.com

for a map of the route I had intended for tonight you can look here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/29123322
If you haven't used Map My Ride, I highly recommend it. I will try within the next week to set all my maps to public.

ABC Ride Spring Ride #1

Come join ABC--Austin Bike Chix as they host 5-6 easy rides on Tuesday evenings to get you prepared for biking on the road so you can ride with more confidence and join some of the longer rides that Austin hosts!

Did you just get a bike? Do you have a bike that you haven’t ridden in years? Does attending other group bike rides scare you? Have lots of questions about cycling that need answers? Want to participate in a charity ride, but don’t know where to start? Come ride with us!

ABC Bike Ride 1 will get you acquainted with your bike in a friendly, non competitive manner. We’ll  go for a 3 -5 mile ride to get those legs moving in the right direction and get your heart pumping and build your confidence! Along the ride you’ll receive tips to help you become a better biker. It is recommended that you attend all the bike rides to receive the maximum benefits. These rides are best suited for the beginner rider.

Who are the Austin Bike Chix? We are fun females who like to ride bikes and help get others involved in bike riding! Bike riding has empowered us in many aspects and we'd like to pass some of that power on!

When: Tuesday March 22, 6:30 PM be ready to roll

Where: Northwest Park by the pond
Why: because biking is fun!
All types of bikes (road, mountain, hybrids) are welcome.
Don't forget to bring your bike, a helmet & water

Google Map to Northwest Park

Any questions, email us; austinbikechix@hotmail.com

Other bike rides will be:

March 29

April 5

April 12

April 19

April 26