This calendar lists the next six weekend road bike rides organized by the Austin Cycling Association (ACA) in Austin, Texas. ACA rides are open to any adult recreational cyclist (regardless of membership or affiliation), as well as riders under 18 accompanied by a responsible adult. Riders of all levels, including novice, are encouraged to participate. All rides are on public streets and roads, and all riders ride at their own risk. Carry identification and water bottle(s). Properly worn, approved bicycle helmets are required of all riders. Remember, each rider is responsible for his/her own safety and security.
Women and Trans Bicycle Repair Night
6:30 pm every Monday. Come learn the basics of bicycle repair from female mechanics at our workshop designed by and for women. You will learn on our bicycles (you can apply what you've learned to your own bike on Thursday nights). No previous experience with bicycle repair required -- or expected.
First Monday--Basics for Beginners: Identifying parts and tools, diagnosing common problems and things you should know before buying a bike. We will also cover how to change tires and fix flats.
Second Monday--Cables and Housing: Installing, adjusting and tightening derailleur and brake cables. Learn how to fix skipping gears and rubbing brake pads.
Third Monday--Cups, Cones and Bearings: Overhauling and rebuilding cup and cone bottom brackets, hubs, and headsets. Identifying when problems are present and whether they need a simple adjustment or a more involved overhaul.
Fourth Monday--Wheels and Spokes: How to true a wheel and replace broken spokes.
Fifth Monday (If applicable)--Open Workshop (like Thursday night)
This is an unofficial calendar for the OBRA cyclocross season, featuring the River City Bicycles Cross Crusade series. It has all the information for each race in the Notes section, and the URLs for the race flyers for each day. Also includes the Singlespeed CX World Championships!
Contributed by graham_disney on March 5, 2008 @ 8:31AM
Includes most of the pro cycling races for 2008, including one day classics, stage races and Grand Tours. These are shown as 'all day' events. The 'Notes' field indicates those races that are part of the UCI Pro Tour. For selected races, the Notes field also includes a URL to a useful information source.
