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Last night was the last night of Jackelope's "Bike Month". Thank God, my head is killing me. Good to see all y'all die-hards out there.

I've bumped into Damon her and there and he's told me a bit about the tour he's embarking on shortly, but if you want to hear about it yourself you should swing by Clown Dog on San Jacinto today and check it out. Here's what I've seen online about the jam so far:

Clown Dog Jam Today! Come out and ride, drink beer and eat chicken. Support Damon and Cuyler who leave next week for Vegas, Damon is riding his handbike and Cuyler on his 20". 1400 miles and almost 2 months of riding, hardcore!

Mmmm, beer and chicken. I rode by there on my way home this morning and saw that they already had the spine set up, so get your 20" down there and tear it up!

Those wacky followers of the horned rabbit know how brutal the heat of August can be on us cyclists, so they've cooked up an innovative way to assure we remain hydrated. DOLLAR LONESTAR ALL MONTH LONG! Here's the details, straight from the mythical creature's mouth:

We are bringing back bike month! August is f'ing hot, we love bicycles and (most of) the people who ride them, so $1 Lonestar (Tallboys, Longnecks, and pints) whenever you ride down to the bar in August, 11:30 am til 2am everyday. Starts Saturday night at midnite.

Have I told you lately how much I love you guys? You're the best.

One of my favorite bike people is having a birthday party today, and y'all are invited! Meet at Jackelope around 5pm for $1 Lonestar and good people, then depart from there for parts unknown to me, but including a bit of a swim:

Come out to help the Cemetery Cats celebrate Jessica Sajak's 30th birthday!!!! We're going to start at the Jackalope at 5PM then cruise around from there.

Bring a bathing suit, free swim will probably be involved.

Bring extra money to buy birthday shots for our little lady.
...
Come out! Come out! Come out!

-Cemetery Cats

Follow that advice and get Jessica sauced! Happy birthday Jess!

So this weekend is the SIXTIETH Frankenbike Bicycle Swap-meet, and to celebrate the occasion Ozone Bike Department is going to be hosting not just one but TWO days of awesome swap-meet action, as well as music, beer and more:

2 Days of FrankenBike # 60 @ Ozone Bike Department ~ 3202 Guadalupe ~ 78705

July 31, 2010 ~ 10am-10pm ~ Saturday
August 1, 2010 ~ noon-6pm ~ Sunday

Bands on SATURDAY @ 6pm. Bastards of 76, Creeperweed, the Stuffies then Woodgrain. We are thinking 3 to 4 tons of bikes, plenty of beer and good times for all. Ozone Bike Department

Though the good times happen both days, the REAL party goes down Saturday evening:

Ozone is celebrating. Frankenbike will be hosted at Ozone during the day. Around 5oclock the kegs will start to flow as well as the live music. Bastards of 76, Creeperweed, The Stuffies and Woodgrain will be playin' in front of the shop. The Fresh up will be printing free Ozone shirts on site. Come and celebrate with us.

Thanks for everything, y'all! This one's in my hood so I'll be sure to be out there at some point.

There's rumors of rain tonight, but fuck it. Ride the TNSR anyway!

we will ride, then we will rest, then we will ride some more, and then we will get beer... meet up at 7:30pm leave at 8:00pm

marketing > safety
we are going to be ending at jackalope for free pizza and $2 pints

...HOW: Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic, not against it. Be kind to you fellow riders and the cars that share the road. DON'T RUN RED LIGHTS, stay in on...e lane, let cars pass and HAVE FUN. It's not a race, it's a social ride.

Please remember pick up your trash @ starting & stopping points.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING: LIGHTS(LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS), a lock, a valid ID if you are going to the after party and TIP MONEY.

TNSR is a Rain or Shine ride

See everyone under the bridge!

if you are wondering where you should park or need directions email me.

-clarence
http://www.facebook.com/clarence.rivera

Oh my good lord, there's NO free beer?!? Hahahahahahaha! Awesome, that should keep a good number of the suckas of the ride. Fuck 'em. See you cats at Fiesta Gardens, right near the I-35 overpass. Pint night and free pizza await you at the end.

A local rider sent me some info about a social ride/bike-in movie he's hosting tonight, where they'll be screening one of my favorite comedies ever: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN! Check out the details below:

THE RIDE:

Beginning on the upper east side- 4113 Lullwood Rd. 78722 @ 7:30 p.m.
One - Two hour social ride, about 10-12 miles. This is a social ride to get you nice and sweaty so you can cool down for the movie by the pool. All bikes types welcome, LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS! Please have lights on your bikes.

Imitation is the greatest form of flattery-

'HOW: Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic, not against it. Be kind to you fellow riders and the cars that share the road. DON'T RUN RED LIGHTS, stay in one lane, let cars pass and HAVE FUN. It's not a race, it's a social ride.'

THE MOVIE:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQQtgx4iG8E&feature=player_embedded

Projector showing of the timeless classic Young Frankenstein (1974) directed by Mel Brooks in the Lullwood house backyard above the pool.
Bring bug spray, towel, suit and a lack of inhibition. Begins 10 p.m.

THE PARTY:

Not riding? The movie will kick off the party so just show up to party then Friends. .
Pony keg- But BYOB it, in case the riders are really thirsty.
Pizza and salad by in house Chef (aka E. Magrath). Veggie and non veggie options. Gas grill in the backyard.
Shout out to the Game Board Geeks- all kind of party games going inside.
Feel free to bring anything to add to the festivities.

Please spread the word.

more info. . . . well shit. . .
omgfranco@gmail.com

The meeting spot is just a couple blocks east of I-35 from Hancock Center, here's a map to help y'all find it. I fucking love Young Frankenstein!

Here's one for all your politically minded folks with flexible (or no) job schedules and nothing else to do in an hour or so:

RALLY for Austin bicycling at City Hall!

It begins with a ride from Caffe Medici on the Drag, i.e. Guadalupe St. Meet there at 10am, and depart at 10:15am SHARP. The ride will go down the beloved (if not “boulevard”) street of Nueces. We expect the ride to arrive at City Hall with time to spare.

The Nueces/Downtown Bicycle Boulevard briefing item is on the City Council agenda on Thursday, June 24th, at 10:30am or later.

Item # 104: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council_meetings/public_meeting_agenda.cfm?me...

It is scheduled to be the second of three items between 10:30am-12noon. The best estimate is that it will start just after 11am. Keep in touch via Twitter: http://twitter.com/lobvaustin

Since this is planned to be only a briefing and not a council vote, there will be no public input (at the microphone) at this meeting. However, we still need to show our support for bicycling in Austin at the City Council Chambers. We can give public input with our presence. By showing the dedication and numbers of bicyclists at City Hall, we will remind City Council that more and better bicycling facilities must continue to come to Austin. Bring your bike pin, bike shirt, and/or other bike paraphernalia, and let’s fill the room.

AFTER the City Council briefing, we’ll head over to Halcyon Coffee Bar Lounge a few blocks away at 4th & Lavaca Sts. Halcyon is offering a special happy hour for us. Just make sure you pick up a League of Bicycling Voters sticker to identify yourself for your happy hour discounts. (Look for Vince.) No, you don’t have to drink (alcohol), but it will be an opportunity to plot, plan, share, and socialize with your fellow interested cyclists.

I would have liked to have been there, but I’m currently in Copenhagen at the Velo-City Global 2010 (bicycle conference). Indeed, here there are many bike boulevards and cycletracks, and indeed, people on bikes, as well. So too in Austin, with dedication from all of us, we will create the Austin of our dreams, the Austin of our future: an Austin full of bikes and public people.

Thanks for organizing this Tom, even though you're suffering for the cause (ha right!) over in Copenhagen. ;) Have fun y'all!

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE The Jackelope? Best bar in town, bar none! Good pizza, better burgers, and the best damn drink deals in town, like this one strictly for us cyclists:

Bike month at The Jackalope and The Chupacabra starts early! Beginning tomorrow at 11:30 am, and continuing 'til June strikes, we will be serving anyone who rides their bike down $1 Lonestar at The 'Lope, and $1 Tecate at Chupa. We will also be breaking out the "Magic Snowcone" machine on the Chupacabra patio for the Summer. Pedal on down!

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Cullen sent me word about a BMX Jam happening down at 9th Street today for all the high flying, crazy tricking 20"ers out there. They get things rolling around 2pm, but the actual trick comp happens after 3. They'll have grills grilling, texmexican beer to drink, and the usual 9th street excitement to keep everyone pumped.

Want to see the shit BMX videos are made of? Then get down there you slackers!