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Bike races at Lance’s ranch
While the tri geeks take over downtown Austin, the mountain bikers will flock to Juan Pelota Ranch in Dripping Springs — Lance Armstrong’s Hill Country spread — for the Mellow Johnny’s Spring Classic this weekend.
Yep, it’s your chance to get a peek at the seven-time Tour de France winner’s home turf.
Spectators are welcome. Hat Creek Burgers and Wahoo’s will be serving up burgers and tacos, and the Juan Pelota Coffee Wagon will provide caffeine. Beer will be available, too.
You can even shop for cool bike stuff at the on-site expo, which will be open from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Last year about 700 racers competed in the Spring Classic. (Hey, hasn’t anybody checked the thermometer? Isn’t it summer yet?) Pre-registration for this year’s race, which is now an official Pro XCT event, is now closed.
The Pro Women’s Race starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday; Pro Men’s race is at 1 p.m. Saturday. Category 3 race starts at 8:45 a.m. Saturday; Category 1 and 2 races start at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday.
For a video of the course, directions to the ranch and more details go here http://www.mellowclassic.blogspot.com/.
A kick-off party is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. tonight (Thursday) at Mellow Johnny’s, 400 Nueces St.
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