tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27659712020640111512024-02-20T04:07:38.870-06:00Jack and Adam's BicyclesJack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.comBlogger518125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-31936809459178991602012-03-14T08:57:00.000-05:002012-03-14T08:57:00.725-05:00H-E-B named presenting sponsor of The Kerrville TriathlonHigh Five Events, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, and Ryan Sanders Entertainment are proud to announce H-E-B as a presenting sponsor of The Kerrville Triathlon, to be held in Kerrville, Texas on September 30-31, 2012.The Kerrville Triathlon is a two day festival that boasts three triathlons of varying distances, a kids fun run, and a health and fitness expo that begins on the 29th. The triathlons Dan Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699575224735002181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-80947140369105810022012-03-09T09:30:00.005-06:002012-03-09T09:45:50.944-06:00SXSW Livestrong Run, Free Breakfast, & T-Shirt!You are invited to the Nike LIVESTRONG SXSW kickoff run this Saturday (3/10) at 8am. The run will start and end at 4th and Colorado and there will be a 2 mile and 5 mile run option. Saturday (3/10) is considered the soft launch of the retail space around FuelBand, so this will be an exclusive opportunity for anyone who participates in the run, to check out the Nike Lot and Retail Space. DoorsJack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-65678843559459432302012-03-08T16:22:00.004-06:002012-03-08T16:48:29.889-06:00Shop ride Sundays: NXNW and rain
This week's ride route is planned for north/north west. You can find the Intermediate route here on mapmyrun, hopefully one day they'll elect to add back in the print on demand feature so I can go back to creating PDF's from all the routes we created.
The ride is a shorter one, Jack's famous no-drop will go up Shoal Creek for a 10-mile out, 10-mile back route and the Advanced group can Mark C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08602307503679796565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-6437249038020128472012-03-08T13:00:00.001-06:002012-03-08T13:00:04.268-06:00"Women on the Trails" Training GroupWomen on the Trails is an 8-week program created specifically for women who are interested in getting into trail running and would like to do so in a group setting. In addition to providing weekly group runs, each run will be held from a different trail head entrance on Austin’s Greenbelt so that new trail runners will complete the program with exposure to a variety of trail routes to run on soloJack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-22862900357073405952012-03-07T12:29:00.001-06:002012-03-07T12:29:00.260-06:00The Rosedale Ride 2012The Rosedale Ride on March 24th is an annual bike ride benefiting Rosedale School, the Austin Independent School District's only school for children with multiple disabilities. Open to cyclists of all abilities, the ride offers different courses to suit anyone. This year the Rosedale Ride has four courses to choose from: a Kid’s Fun Ride; or courses of 20, 43 or 63 miles. The ride begins and Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-965730600916930052012-03-05T12:37:00.007-06:002012-03-05T15:22:32.989-06:00Women's Night at J&A'sWhat: Skeese Greets Women's Tri Kickoff PartyWhen & Where: Tuesday, March 20th, 7-9PM at Jack & Adam's BicyclesDetails: Don't miss the fun of an all women's night at J&A's. The event will feature private shopping, exclusive deals, snacks, drinks, and give-aways. You'll have a chance to meet local training groups; ask professional triathlete, Kelly Williamson questions; talk to Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-65483665760284784842012-03-01T12:55:00.001-06:002012-03-05T12:34:00.308-06:00Fifth Annual Austin Autism Society Bike RideGet Autism Awareness Month off to a great start on your bike! Join the Autism Society of Greater Austin at the 5th Annual Austin Autism Society Bike Ride, Sunday April 1st.The ride begins at beautiful Berry Springs Park and Preserve inGeorgetown. There is a route for every level of cyclist-- 62 mile, 42mile, 24 mile, 9 mile and a Family Ride/Walk on a paved path throughthe park for little Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-2401080493078621422012-02-28T18:19:00.004-06:002012-02-28T18:19:41.135-06:00Community Give Back and Pay it forward
We have many great customers who volunteer at our High Five events and we couldn't run them without you! We also know many of you volunteer at other sports and community events around town. Following last years storms we had a great Triathlete turnout to help clean Barton Springs pool to get it ready for the swim season.
It would be great if we could have another Triathlon turnout. Mark C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08602307503679796565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-18445156534566362912012-02-26T17:20:00.004-06:002012-02-27T15:21:49.065-06:00Is My Food Making Me Sick?By Meredith Terranova of Eating and Living HealthyThere is nothing more frustrating than when the foods you eat leave you feeling sick. The reality is you have to eat, but wouldn't it be wonderful to understand how to pick the foods that help you feel great?The culprit to your problems might be a food intolerance, food allergy, and in some cases Celiac Disease. In order to determine if one of Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-53647417407450277062012-02-23T18:03:00.000-06:002012-02-23T18:03:10.974-06:00Shop ride Sundays: Steiner Time
Not predicted to be as warm on Sunday, but still looking good for a ride this Sunday. Ride start promptly at 8:30 a.m. up at the Steiner Ranch Steak house off of R620, near lake. The ride will be followed by the legendary half price brunch.
We'll have Jacks' legendary No-drop ride, 10-miles out, 10-miles bike; there will also be a bigger intermediate and advanced group doing the Mark C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08602307503679796565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-16960637091531879732012-02-22T11:09:00.000-06:002012-02-22T11:09:00.516-06:00Texas Round Up 5k & Family Mile 2012Meet us at the starting line and take the first step towards a healthy, active lifestyle. Take part in the main event, a timed or untimed 5k run or have a blast jogging the Family Mile. It’s time to slip on your running shoes and take control of your health at the Texas Round Up. This 5k and family mile takes place on April 28th in Downtown Austin, TX. Proceeds from the event are donated to Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-47907532811345793452012-02-21T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-27T16:15:55.276-06:00H-E-B named presenting sponsor of Republic of Texas TriathlonHigh Five Events, Jack & Adam’s Bicycles, and Ryan Sanders Entertainment are proud to announce H-E-B grocery store as a presenting sponsor of The Republic of Texas Triathlon, to be held in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 14-15, 2012. The Republic of Texas Triathlon is a two day festival consisting of three triathlons, a fun run for kids, and a health and fitness expo. The triathlons includeDan Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10699575224735002181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-9575611645687874292012-02-20T14:18:00.004-06:002012-02-20T14:30:27.413-06:00Favorite Workout: CrossFit Central Tabata WorkoutAn entire TABATA workout only takes 15 minutes (plus a warm up!). You don't need equipment and it will kick your rear!Tabata: It's ONLY 20 seconds of work......Don't be mislead - "only" 20 seconds is harder than it's sounds.Tabata Protocal:What is it?Tabata is a type of interval training cycle that includes:20 seconds of maximum effort work - 10 seconds rest - REPEAT up to 8 rounds.Total workout Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-26301364698595820182012-02-18T09:14:00.000-06:002012-02-18T09:14:58.796-06:00Shop ride Sundays: Rainy days and Sunday
As of now the weather for Sunday looks good for a ride, but with the Livestrong Marathon and Half also on Sunday, the choice of routes is pretty limited, so south it is. There will be the no-drop as always and a pick group for either 32/38-miles and the un-escorted option of going to the 4-way stop at Kyle.
Also, Tammy from Tempo Multisport has secured a good deal for future rainout Mark C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08602307503679796565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-51490243614623416792012-02-16T20:23:00.010-06:002012-02-16T21:04:24.320-06:00Felt Beach Cruisers & Beach Volleyball!It's J&A's mission to keep Austin active and fit and that's why we are sponsoring the Texas Volleyball Tour. Local pro beach volleyball player Tim Wooliver will be hosting beach volleyball tournaments for all levels in Austin & San Antonio starting in March and running through August. Division DescriptionsOpen: Top level pro playersBB: Solid skills, but still learningCoed RecreationalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-56389939480484673492012-02-15T12:54:00.001-06:002012-02-16T15:21:31.397-06:00Jack & Adam's / Steiner Steakhouse Sunday Brunch Rides 2012Jack & Adams Bicycles and Steiner Steakhouse have teamed up once a month to bring you a beautiful bike ride of 15 miles and 34 miles through the hills of west Austin. The 2012 ride schedule is posted below. This ride will take the place of our normal shop ride on this day. We break into three groups, Advanced, Intermediate, and the No Drop entry level ride. We will roll out of the Steiner Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-82211910100116086572012-02-14T13:23:00.000-06:002012-02-14T13:23:00.156-06:00Republic of Texas TriThe Republic of Texas Triathlon Festival presented by HEB, offers sprint, Olympic and half-distance triathlons in one amazing weekend. Test the waters with the sprint or dive right into an Olympic or half-distance.When your eyes aren’t on the finish line, explore the health and fitness expo or cheer on the children’s fun run. It’s a weekend full of family fun and best of all, proceeds benefit theJack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-28298868016051015952012-02-13T14:25:00.003-06:002012-02-13T14:29:34.796-06:00Importance of Good Nutrition for Active Peopleby: Meredith Terranova of Eating and Living HealthyAthletes, and all active people, should not underestimate the importance of good nutrition. A well-planned, well-balanced diet can optimize athletic performance, delay fatigue and aid recovery. Good nutrition should be a priority and a part of any training regime. An athlete's diet should be similar to that which is recommended to the general Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-25933351250424160582012-02-12T10:44:00.000-06:002012-02-13T13:46:19.808-06:00Importance of Proper TorqueFor most bicycle applications when we talk about torque, it’s as a measurement of how much we tighten a bolt or component. A torque wrench is a wrench that uses a beam scale, clicker or digital scale to tell us when we've reached the intended amount of force, or torque. Bicycle torque requirements range from 4 Newton-Meters to 50 or more. A single torque wrench will not work for that entire Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-79231856622151973872012-02-10T16:26:00.005-06:002012-02-10T16:40:58.536-06:00PRO-File: Edward Korir KiptumYou hear about it now more than ever before: “I’m training to run a marathon.” Interest in distance running has exploded in recent years, and that interest shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. With obesity and related illnesses on the rise, more and more people are flocking to running events around the globe. Some do it because they were inspired by a family member battling a Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-85307036032510618622012-02-09T14:42:00.000-06:002012-02-09T14:46:05.418-06:00Shop ride Sundays: We are back...
Well mostly.
Lance Armstrong has announced he is going to start racing Ironman and Ironman 70.3 which means we need to up our game, so it's time to get back into regular riding.
Big thanks to Tammy from Tempo Multisport, Zac, Hugo, James, Elizabeth and Kelly for keeping the ride going over the last couple of months. We'll be getting together as ride leaders soon and will agree a schedule with Mark C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08602307503679796565noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-5902400945989325652012-02-06T14:02:00.007-06:002012-02-06T14:28:16.584-06:002012 Rookie Package DealThe Rookie Package Deal is like hitting the "Easy Button." At Jack & Adam's we've taken the guess work out of what you need to get started in triathlon. This year's pack comes loaded with the bike down to the shoes and everything in between. The deal includes:Felt Z100 BicycleWellgo SPD pedalsLouis Garneau Ventilator/Flora shoesProfile Design Comp Tri TankProfile Design Comp Splice Tri Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-22079401955887355292012-02-03T14:46:00.008-06:002012-02-03T15:00:56.569-06:00Valentine's Day Run WorkoutAttention all singles and/or couples with better things to do than eat at a crowded restaurant on February 14. It just so happens our free weekly workout falls on Valentine's Day this year. Join us for a great hill workout followed by happy hour at Gibson Bar on S. Lamar. First round of beer is on us!If you're feeling festive, feel free to wear red and other lovey-dovey apparel, and if you're Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-11613793307127901102012-01-30T12:28:00.008-06:002012-01-30T13:09:08.733-06:00Bicycle Re-Cycle Garage SaleBicycle Re-Cycle is having a Garage Sale in the parking lot of Jack & Adam's on Saturday, Feb 4 from 10AM to 1PM. The sale will have used and donated items such as:BikesBike ComponentsShoes - cycling & runningPedalsCycling clothesand other bike related itemsCome and check out the sale and bring your used tires and tubes to be recycled as well!If you want to unload some of your other Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2765971202064011151.post-47111584814539647742012-01-27T14:27:00.009-06:002012-01-30T12:26:22.294-06:00Favorite Workout: Team PAC Brick WorkoutNew this year - Jack and Adam's will be featuring favorite workouts from some of Austin's most popular training groups and also from individuals who have made a name for themselves in the sport of triathlon. If you get bored with your same old routine, then look here for some inspiration. Our first installment is from PAC!PAC Brick WorkoutTo complete this workout you will need stationary bikes Jack and Adam's Bicycles:http://www.blogger.com/profile/00170275369949688364noreply@blogger.com0