Jack and Adam's Bicycles

How to Wash Your Bike

2012-01-23T10:05:00.005-06:00

This time of year it seems like you always need to wash your bike. Whether it is from rain or indoor trainer rides it seems like your bike is always dirty even a couple of days after a bike wash. Everybody knows that when you ride in the rain your bike will get dirty, but it can get just as dirty riding on a trainer from sweat and sports drinks.The list of stuff needed to wash a bike is fairly

2012 Texas Tri Series

2012-01-09T14:46:00.001-06:00

Jack & Adam's Bicycles is proud to present the 2012 Texas Tri Series! The sixth installation of the series has seen some exiting changes including a new half distance tri and a new name for an old favorite. The Republic of Texas Tri is the new addition occurring in Corpus Christi, Texas on April 14-15. It includes Half, Quarter and Sprint distance triathlons. The AVIA Austin Tri is now

Shop ride Sundays: Woman on top

2012-01-07T15:36:00.000-06:00

Tammy Metzger of Tempo Multisport has pulled together this weeks ride to Creedmoor. You can get weekly ride route maps by "liking' the Tempo Multisport Facebook page. I'll be out for a few more weeks attending a family funeral in the UK. ++Mark.

PRO-File: David Fuentes

2012-01-06T12:16:00.001-06:00

David Fuentes crossing in 1st place at San Antonio Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Austin is a community of familiar faces. It's a city filled with incredibly genuine people with all degrees of talents. It's an active town with active citizens. David Fuentes is an incredibly genuine, active and familiar athlete that anyone would feel privileged to meet. If you've been to the Jack & Adam's

Shop ride Sundays: 2011, that's a wrap.

2011-12-22T06:57:00.000-06:00

(C) All rights reserved by RedLicoriceEvents Just a reminder there is no scheduled ride for the next two Sundays. If you want to show up on Sunday January 1st I'm sure there will be a few people around for a pick-up ride. If not, come along with your running shoes, and some underwear and come take part in another of those "Keep Austin Weird" traditions in the triathlon community, the

Jack & Adam's Bicycles and Strava!

2011-12-20T13:26:00.000-06:00

If you have not heard of Strava, then let me be the first to tell you, you are missing out. They did not pay me and we do not get any kick backs to promote the brand. It is just awesome. If you have a smart phone or Garmin GPS device, you can play. The accounts are free and easy to use. Jack & Adam's will be rolling out fun challenges throughout the year for everyone to compete in. If you

Retul Fits at Jack & Adam's Bicycles

2011-12-19T13:47:00.001-06:00

Jack & Adam's Bicycles is now offering Retul Fits. What is Retul? Retul is the most comprehensive fitting tool available. The system uses cycling-specific 3D motion capture technology that allows for a dynamic fit. The motion of the rider can be recorded immediately while they are under normal physiologic loads on the bicycle. Retul can capture the exact moment of peak knee angle flexion,

Shop ride Sundays: Don't ask, ride

2011-12-08T13:32:00.001-06:00

Back at the start of November when your intrepid ride leaders met to devise a schedule, we thought everyone would be worn down by a long season of riding, so for this Sunday we decided that as at least a couple of the ride brides would be doing the Decker Challenge, we'd just schedule no-drop and a pick-up ride. Now after numerous cancellations, at least a few people emailed or "facebooked"

Holiday Gift Guide

2011-12-07T09:14:00.002-06:00

Wondering what you can get the people in your life who love triathlon? Then look no further than this handy Gift Guide from Jack & Adam's Bicycles. We have ideas for Beginners, Him, Her, yourself & stocking stuffers. Come shop today during our Annual Holiday Sale for special savings throughout the store. Gifts for Beginners Elastic Shoe Laces - for faster times in

PowerBar Party at Jack & Adam's Bicycles!

2011-12-06T12:40:00.006-06:00

When: Thursday, December 8th at 8:00 p.m.Where: Jack & Adams Bicycles, 1210 Barton Springs RdWhy: To celebrate running!Thursday, December 8th at 8 p.m., Power Bar, FloTrack, Jack & Adams Bicycles, High Five Events, Hops & Grain Beer, Hill Country Running, Rogue Running, Lukes Locker, & Big Mouth Announcing will be hosting a post Running Event party at Jack & Adams Bicycles located at 1210 Barton

Shop ride Sundays: Wet and off

2011-12-02T13:56:00.001-06:00

With Austin looking vaguely reminiscent of my home country in December, and remember, I'm not from Australia... we've decided to cancel this weekends shop ride. The roads are already pretty slippy in places and the forecast has it we are in for about as much as 3-more days of this gloomy, damp weather. I'm all for rain, and while this is better than nothing, it's not really rain. How many

PRO-File: Michael & Amanda Lovato

2011-11-29T18:32:00.007-06:00

I'll never forget the first time I met Michael and Amanda Lovato. When I began my triathlon career I tried to familiarize myself with all the big names and big races that the sport was known for: Kona, St. George, Coeur D'Alene, Chris McCormack, Craig Alexander, Chrissie Wellington, and Mirinda Carfrae were some of them. Working at the shop and being from Austin, it wasn't long before I had heard

Best of Competitor 2011

2011-11-21T14:27:00.001-06:00

The BEST of Competitor 2011 voting deadline is fast approaching. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be heard on everything Austin! To be heard vote here. If you are not sure who to vote for here are some great hints or ideas on who in your neighborhood is doing their best to be the BEST of 2011: Best Bike Shop: Jack & Adam's Bicycles Best Women's Event: Skeese Greets Women's Triathlon Best

Shop ride Sunday: Getting dirty

2011-11-17T17:43:00.001-06:00

Just a quick reminder that we've only scheduled a no-drop ride for this weekend. As always, there will be some folks who show up to ride anyway and so there is always a chance for an informal pick-up ride. Otherwise a couple of other things are keeping us away this week. First up most of the shop folks will be down at Rocky Hill Ranch for the High Five Events Dirty Du. It's a fun w/e full of

Shop ride Sundays: Plans, Schedules and Rides

2011-11-10T13:56:00.000-06:00

So, like the past two years we are going to make things a little less formal over the colder months. Tammy, Hugo and I met Tuesday and sketched out the plan through January 1st, with email input from James, Zac and Kelly who couldn't make it. There are a few points to note. For those that have been making steady progress on the No-drop 20-mile rides, we are going to add an extended No-drop on

PAC Expands to Downtown Location

2011-11-04T12:33:00.008-05:00

PAC or Pure Austin Coaching is expanding its practice schedule. PAC currently offers a range of practices at its Pure Austin north, which is situated at on Braker Ln. between Mopac and 183. With the expanded practice schedule, they’ll now be offering 3 additional practices at the downtown Pure Austin location. The downtown gym is located at the intersection of 5th st. and Lamar. PAC offers

Shop ride Sundays: We have no plan...

2011-11-03T15:36:00.002-05:00

We've all been so busy since Austin 70.3 we've not had time to plan a ride for this coming w/e, so the default ride is south for all levels. Ride starts 8:30 a.m. prompt, current weather has a low of 66f so plenty warm enough for a ride, but currently showing a 33% chance of showers. We'll get a plan through the end of the year next week, what are your favorite rides? What other rides would

Shop ride Sundays: Steiner Ride Special

2011-10-27T11:14:00.000-05:00

After the last triathlon of the High Five and shop run and sponsored Texas Tri series, it's time to get started on winter base and maintenance. What better way to start than the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse Ride? We are back at the Steakhouse this Sunday. Ride starts as always at 8:30 a.m. prompt. Although I expect a smaller group this week as it's the Run for the Water 10-miler, the Steakhouse

Get your Time Trial On

2011-10-27T09:58:00.000-05:00

When I first arrived in Austin, one of the most fun things I quickly got involved in were the free summer RunFAR time trials on South Mopac. They were a great, short and hard blast on your bike, claimed to be "approximately 8-miles" but measured by various Garmins' as 8.21 and 8.10 miles with a very gradual climb, a turn at the end of Mopac and then a slightly more noticeable descent, followed

Spooky Spin/Trainer Donation Drive

2011-10-26T10:24:00.003-05:00

Halloween is right around the corner! Join us for the first annual "Spooky Spin" presented by Team in Training. This Thursday, October 27th, Bring your wheels, trainer, and your BEST COSTUME and spin on the deck with TNT coaches leading the way. Team in Training is an endurance training program that focuses on fighting blood cancers while competing in endurance events. Certified coaches and

Shop ride Sundays: Move along, this is...

2011-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:00

This weekend the shop staff, Jack, Drew and the crew will be busy with the Ironman Austin 70.3 bike course and the race in general. If you have not volunteered yet and have anytime available on Sunday please sign-up here. I'll be out loading 5,000 plus athletes, spectators, officials and volunteers on school buses to get them to the start on time, and other normal ride leaders will be

PRO-File: James Bonney

2011-10-17T13:03:00.006-05:00

The sport of triathlon attracts athletes from all backgrounds and numerous places around the world. Almost every nationality, age group, tax bracket, and level of athleticism is represented. However there are some athletes that take the sport to a level in which only few will ever reach. They eat, drink, sleep, and live multisport. They dine on open water swims for breakfast, munch on multi-hour

Shop ride Sunday: It's Creedmore aka South East

2011-10-14T11:57:00.002-05:00

Last week got rained off, I got a voicemail message, a couple of facebook message emails and two people actually ask if we were going to reschedule the Hills clinic, one even wanted it before Tour das Hugel. I'll talk to the ride leaders, and especially Tammy Metzger and see if we can schedule it for November 6th. This week sees all rides head south. The no-drop ride will go to Atkins High

Time to Learn Some Bike History!

2011-10-11T16:37:00.008-05:00

Have you ever tried to ride a High Wheel (a.k.a. Penny Farthing)? Aren't you glad we don't have to ride those things anymore! If you're curious to know how we've advanced in bicycle technology through the years, then come check out the upcoming presentation: The Bicycle Boom: Untrammeled Freedom. It happens on Sunday, Oct 16 at the Neill-Cochran House Museum.In the 1880s, cycling was for men

Bike & Light Sale

2011-10-10T14:59:00.003-05:00

Daylight is dwindling, so don't get caught out in the dark without head and tail lights! Now through the end of October, get 10% off all bike lights at Jack & Adam's! Select from Planet Bike, Serfas and Knog.Also on sale are select bikes from Felt, Scott and Quintana Roo. The sale is for in-stock bikes only with limited sizes of each:$100 off Felt Z100: $749, normally $849 $600 off Quintana

Shop ride Sundays: Hills for Hugel

2011-10-07T15:53:00.000-05:00

One of the big events of the cycling calendar in Austin is the unofficial Tour das Hugel. If you have not heard of it, it's easily the hardest ride in Austin, a century which is two loops with the hardest hills in town. We won't be endorsing or supporting the ride, after all it's completely unofficial. However, to get you started, we've scheduled a hills ride for this Sunday(10/9). Tammy

Pro Triathlete, James Bonney Tops Podium at Kerrville Half

2011-10-04T17:09:00.004-05:00

Inaugural Event Attracts Hundreds of Athletes to Texas Hill Country Kerrville, Texas (October 2011) – This past weekend over 800 athletes toed the line in Kerrville, Texas for the Inaugural Kerrville Triathlon Festival presented by Jack and Adam’s Bicycles and High Five Events. The three day event featured Sprint Distance, Quarter Distance and Half Distance triathlons, as well as, a Health

Hydration: How to Keep Up

2011-09-29T14:32:00.003-05:00

by Meredith Terranova of Eating and Living HealthyIn this on-going heatwave, no matter how much you enjoy being out in the heat, it is ESSENTIAL that hydration is a number one priority.If you exercise in the morning, you are hit with 80 degrees and high humidity. If you exercise in the evening, it might be dry but the 105+ degrees reminds you that you aren't catching a break. With this, you are

State Wheels at Kerrville Tri Fest

2011-09-27T15:25:00.007-05:00

Austin based race wheel company, State Wheels will be on hand at this weekend's Kerrville Triathlon Festival in Kerrville, Texas. State Wheels will be offering neutral support for the Half and Quarter distance triathlons, as well as demos for those lucky enough to secure them during the expo. If you're itching to try out some awesome new wheels, then stop by the Jack & Adam's Bicycles booth on

Meet the New Core Class Instructor

2011-09-26T13:31:00.002-05:00

Meet David Fuentes, the new Core Class instructor for Jack & Adam's. David grew up in Boerne, Texas and started running his sophomore year in high school. After winning back to back state titles his junior and senior years he went on to Texas State for one year where he ran cross country/track. He finished his last 3 years at St. Edwards. During his senior year at St. Edwards he placed in the

Shop ride Sundays: Steiner time

2011-09-22T15:42:00.002-05:00

As per the schedule, and notwithstanding the recent fires up at Steiner, this is to confirm that this weeks shop ride on Sunday will return to the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse on Sunday, ride strats promptly at 8:30 a.m. We will have the normal ride groups, advanced, Intermediate which will split in two, and no-drop. This ride, more than any other on our schedule is a great day to try a faster

Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay

2011-09-22T15:03:00.001-05:00

Do you run this city? The Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay is taking place this Sunday, September 25 and benefits Junior Achievement, the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and free enterprise. Runners have the chance to set a new Guinness World Record* if their five-person team can break the current 2:10:49 time. (That’s

Shop ride Sundays: Music to my ears

2011-09-16T16:42:00.000-05:00

The shop ride is ON for this w/e. We will be heading out South East past the back of the airport for the intermediate and advanced groups, for about a 36-mile route; the NO DROP rides will go south for the normal 20-mile ride. With ACL this weekend dowtown will be busy, after the ride, and there will be parking restrictions in place before the ride. The shop will be closed all w/e, and the

Austin 70.3 Course ride this week

2011-09-16T14:46:00.000-05:00

I will be out to ride the course again tomorrow, 9/17, and will be getting people together to start around 7 a.m. probably for a ride start at 7:10 based on light and weather conditions. You have two options for parking Park outside the main entrance for free Park inside the park, the gates will be open but you may have to pay to enter, if not you will be expected to pay to exit. The

Be Kind to Cyclists Ride

2011-09-13T09:08:00.000-05:00

4th Annual Ride We have three ride options for you this week, first up is the annual Please Be Kind To Cyclists ride. The ride starts at the same time as the normal shop ride, 8:30 a.m. but will leave from Pure Austin, opposite Whole Foods on West 5th Street. They have two routes, 20-miles and 40-miles and a family fun ride route. Jack and Adams is a gold sponsor of the Be Kind to Cyclists

Shop Ride Sundays: The mystery of the east

2011-09-08T10:22:00.000-05:00

This Sunday see's the shop ride return to the east route, which means that all rides will head out east to Decker Lake. It is an interesting and challenging ride from a number of perspectives. First up, it is the most difficult for the ride leaders by far to get everyone out and back to town together in groups. There are a LOT of traffic lights before we make a left on Johnny Morris Rd from

Austin Tri Health & Fitness Expo

2011-09-01T13:58:00.007-05:00

Even if you're not doing the Austin Tri on Labor Day, you can still come experience part of the excitement at the Austin Tri Health & Fitness Expo on Sunday, September 4th at the Hyatt downtown. This free expo offers plenty of samples, sales, demos and prizes through numerous vendors. Plus there will be seminars where you can learn how to change a flat or learn more about the sport of triathlon

Shop ride Sundays: Schedule update

2011-08-26T11:29:00.005-05:00

Just another reminder that this week is a shop ride Steiner Ranch Steak House Edition, don't be late, 8:30 sharp! Since I know lots of people like to know what rides are coming up, here is the schedule through the end of October. We reserve the right to cancel or change the routes based on weather conditions(yeah, I know, the forecast through the end of October is dry and hot...), ride leader

Prep for the Austin Tri Swim

2011-08-25T13:24:00.005-05:00

Swim like a River: Preparing for the Austin Tri & Lady Bird Lake by: Pro Triathlete Kelly Williamson Whether you are an Austin Triathlon veteran from 2007 or a triathlon rookie, Lady Bird Lake is a very nice swimming hole for a race. It is situated around the 'hub' of exercise in Austin, with the running trail lining its shores. Scouting this course is not too difficult, as it is essentially one

Austin 70.3 Bike course rides

2011-08-17T11:13:00.002-05:00

Something I've done over the past 4-years is to lead organized group rides around the Longhorn aka Austin 70.3 bike course. They started as a way to get the Austin Triathlon meetup group together, then the 2nd year once we'd started the shop rides, I had some people ask for them, then 2009 while I was in my final training period for IM Arizona they were great way to finish, doing the course twice

Transition clinic this Sunday

2011-08-16T08:44:00.004-05:00

A good T1/T2 will save you more time in a race than most people can save from a month of swim practice, yet so few people treat it like the 4th discipline of triathlon, and practice, practice, practice. This Sunday, 21st August, see's a chance to come learn and practice after the shop ride. My transition times for T1/T2 are inevitably less than a minute, in these pictures that's me mounting my

PRO-File: Richie Cunningham

2011-08-15T14:51:00.013-05:00

When you hear the name "Richie Cunningham", a few faces may come to mind. Richie was the son of Howard and Marion Cunningham on the hit show Happy Days. He was also one of the most successful place-kickers ever to play for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. But when I hear the name "Richie Cunningham" I think of the lean and scrappy Australian-turned-Austinite who in recent

USAT Elections

2011-08-04T14:06:00.007-05:00

Want your opinion to be heard on things near and dear to your heart? Or maybe you're just bored at work and want something to do. Either way your vote counts the same and you don't even have to leave the comfort of your chair. If you're a card-carrying USAT member, be sure to vote! Here's why we're backing Candy Cheatham in the South Midwest Region for the National Board:Candy started as an Age

Jack’s Generic Tri Enters Ninth Consecutive Year

2011-07-30T14:55:00.004-05:00

On Sunday, July 31st, 2011 at 8:00AM, join 800 athletes at the Texas Ski Ranch in New Braunfels, Texas for the Ninth Annual Jack’s Generic Triathlon presented by Jack and Adam’s Bicycles. This popular triathlon, with distances of 500 meter swim, 13.8 mile bike and 3 mile run, has seen numerous professional triathletes take part over the years including Michael Lovato, Kelly Williamson, Desiree

Viva Le Tour de France!

2011-07-21T01:12:00.003-05:00

Le Grand Boucle has been thrilling this year. Favorites lost to crashes, young revelations and unexpected stage winners all leading us to the unsettled business among the GC favorites. I know the staff at the shop will be huddled around the computer just before opening each morning to catch the live action. If you can't watch it live or even if you do, please join us Friday and Saturday night

Steiner Ride This Sunday

2011-07-18T14:55:00.001-05:00

Every Sunday, Jack & Adam's Bicycles hosts a free group ride that is open to all levels of riders. The ride starts at 8:30AM sharp and finishes at the shop with free breakfast tacos. Once a month, however, the ride begins and ends at the Steiner Steakhouse. This month it is on July 24th.More J&A Steiner Ride Details:There are three groups during these rides: Advanced, Intermediate, and the No

Team Ride Red Goes the Distance

2011-07-15T13:11:00.004-05:00

On Friday, July 8, St. David’s HealthCare, including Heart Hospital of Austin, and the American Heart Association recognized Team Ride Red, an Austin-based team of four women who recently cycled more than 3,000 miles across America to raise awareness of heart disease, the number one killer of women. Their journey was part of the Race Across America (RAAM), one of the most respected and

Shop ride Sundays: Going down airport way

2011-07-14T21:50:00.004-05:00

Just a reminder that we'll be going south East on Sunday. It's a slightly longer ride for the Advanced group, please bring enough fluids although we will make a stop. Here is the route for the Advanced Ride, Intermediate will be a subset of this.We'll try to get the Intermediate-fast group with the Advanced group out of town together, to keep people together for safety and to pace the rides more

Want a Free Massage?

2011-07-13T08:51:00.002-05:00