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Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop – Austin, TX

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When I was down in Austin last week we went by Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop. It is co owned by Lance, so that is a big attraction. It is a full service shop with a bunch of memorabilia from Lance’s past along with other Postal Service, Discovery, and Astana stuff. There is a coffee bar there too which is never a bad thing. Kevin Livingston has a high tech personal training facility in the basement. The employees upstairs recognized me and went downstairs to “notify” Kevin that I was perusing upstairs. I had been wondering why I was getting these weird looks, etc. I thought they thought I was shoplifting or something. It never fails to humor me the “famous” scenario. It is a compliment though. And interesting. Anyway, if you’re near Austin and have a chance to stop by it is worth the time.

George Hincapie's bike.

George Hincapie's bike.


Alberto Contador's bike.

Alberto Contador's bike.


Coolest bike in the shop.

Coolest bike in the shop.

Coor’s Classic Photo and Coor’s Devil Cup Raleigh Ad 1980’s

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A rider from Iowa sent me this photo from the Coor’s Race. It’s from BikeMonkey.net. The riders left to right are Davis Phinney, Thomas Prehn, Bernard Hinault, Jacques Boyer, Greg LeMond, and then obscured me.

Coors Classic

Coors Classic

And, Road Bike Action in January had an article on ads from the 1980’s. Below is a Raleigh ad of a race I won in Walnut Creek California, The Coor’s Devil Cup. Teammate Hugh Walton was 2nd. A good payday for sure.

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