ONE LAST RIDE

BC September was one for the books! Everything seemed to click…and then we got rained out in October. We can’t be too upset though, it’s been an unforgettable year and we still got to hang at CMW for the Breakfast part of Breakfast Club. ONE RIDE LEFT! Where did the year go?

A lot has gone on since the last edition of The Sunny Side, and we aren’t slowing down in the slightest, so keep reading in case ya missed any of it.

It started on September 23 and some early morning hangs with Specialized Austin giving out some last minute fixins. Coffee from The Meteor and ice cold BPN in the bottles. Our ride leaders being DIALED IN on a tried and true hills route. A tailwind up Barton Creek. All kinds-a bikes and all kinds-a folks. Not to mention a few pours of our new “Sunny B” beer collab with Central Machine Works to celebrate until we ran it dry.

We tapped our second release in the CMW BREAKFAST SERIES at the September ride, and we won’t forget that one anytime soon.

Breakfast Club and Central Machine Works kicked off the Breakfast Series last year with Ride Lager, but this time around we stepped into the brewhouse and cooked up SUNNY B, a low-ABV, slightly tart Berliner Weisse mixed with a lil’ tangerine puree. We made it to quench post-ride thirst, and quench thirst it did.

And last but certainly not least, JESTER FOR BREAKFAST! And we got up by any means necessary. That was one of the most old school BC routes we’ve done in a while… all in the name of celebrating our last pop up of the year and prepping for the Tour das Hügel.

We talk about Hügel a lot because that ride holds a special place in our hearts. It’s how Breakfast Club started… we bailed out a few years ago and chose breakfast over continuing on. If you joined on the ride and bailed out of a few hills then WE’RE PROUD! It’s the BC way after all.

We have a fun few weeks ahead before we’re done for the year. More to come on that but in the meantime, here’s to blue bird mornings and enjoying this proper fall weather we’ve got goin’ on.

Only ONE RIDE LEFT! See y’all November 18…

BREAKFAST CLUB HAS GONE BANANAS

The hottest one of the year is in the books (we hope) and we have a lot to celebrate. What a wild ride this is turning out to be…

It seems surreal to say, but in the peak of what seems like the most brutal summer we’ve ever had, we had our BIGGEST ride yet. For the first time ever, the line for BPN was longer than the line for beer, and our good friends at Bare Performance Nutrition came stocked up with electrolytes to keep us all hydrated.

Speaking of BPN, if you’re in need of nutrition for both on and off the bike, make sure to go check out the Breakfast Club x BPN collection, where you can snag some of our favorites at a discount!

Breakfast Club took the hills with upwards of 800 riders, safely descending and climbing some of the best hills Austin has to offer. The rides get bigger and somehow they keep getting safer. It’s truly a sight we won’t forget any time soon.

Walnut Creek trail was at full capacity as D group, the heart & soul of what we’re all about, was rolling 60 deep up and down on Saturday morning.

The best part of the day though? Having our fearless ride leader Chris Clouse back at the club and back in action for the first time since an unfortunate incident earlier this year. Chris, glad we could give you a warm welcome home both literally and figuratively.

AUGUST WAS BANANAS. Thank y’all from the bottom of our hearts.

Le Tour de Breakfast

We once again found ourselves with a completely packed Central Machine Works to celebrate the holiday weekend, the first stage of the Tour de France, and the first and ONLY stage of Le Tour de Breakfast.

Pre-ride coffee and BPN electrolytes was the name of the game for what turned out to be quite a warm one, and the action only got hotter out in the hills as y’all turned up for a party on two wheels.

In true Tour de France fashion, we had a jersey giveaway of our own to conduct, no KOM points required. Over 230 of y’all entered, but there’s only one kit up for grabs. And the winner is…

SOPHIA DING

Congrats on snagging what we can only describe as the most comfortable kit possible, especially in this unrelenting Texas heat wave.

We’re bigger than we’ve EVER been and are so thankful for y’all who show up time and time again. We’re not perfect though and every now and then things don’t go to plan out on the road. Thank y’all for your patience and support as we continue to grow and get the logistical side of things dialed.

Speaking of the Tour and kit giveaways… it’s feeling fast around here. Maybe we should go all in and find ourselves on Montopolis bridge again soon…

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

On May 27th, we made a return to the place we call home, Central Machine Works. We’re still trying to wake up from the dream where hundreds of y’all made the big gravel parking lot feel small for the first time ever. It was a ride unlike anything else or anywhere else, and a ride we don’t plan on getting off of anytime soon.

Gone West is a crowd favorite when it comes to classic BC routes, but this one just felt even more special. We’ve never seen the hills of Austin more packed with friends from near and far, surfing wheels and celebrating with International Cycling Club at a hilltop parking lot party. Sour Patch Kids, potato chips, electrolytes and more were just what the doctor ordered after a SPICY trip to the top of Barton Creek.

Breakfast on the horizon, some of y’all raced up Marly for one last explosive effort, while the rest raced back to town for an early spot in the CMW beer line. If you ask us, the latter was the better option.

We’ve been proud many times but this time especially, we’re proud that our D group was the largest it’s ever been. 60 people took on Walnut Creek Trail with no other goal than to ride bikes with others. Breakfast Club has never been about the distance, the speed, or the watts. It has always been about friendship, and will always continue to be.

And lest we forget, DJ GrossYall showed up ready to PARTY, spinning the tunes both pre and post ride. That was the true icing on the cake.

New hats, new bottles, and the first ever STICKER CLUB dropped on site at Central Machine works, and if you missed the hats, you’ll have to stay tuned for the next round because we SOLD OUT.

We said it last month yet we’re here saying it again… this was our BIGGEST (and best?) ride to date. Welcome to Breakfast Club.

BPN BREAK FEST

One for the books… the record books. Hundreds of y’all made the journey up to Round Rock for what was the biggest Breakfast Club ride to date and we’ll be thinking about it for quite some time. If that was any indication of what’s ahead, it’s time to buckle up and enjoy the ride

Some started early from downtown Austin to make it an epic day by riding all the way up to the ride itself, pit stop at Round Rock Donuts included. It was a blue bird day on beautiful rolling country roads to officially kick off BC x BPN. From wildflowers to horses to longhorns and more, it was a quintessential Texas ride, and we wouldn’t have it any other way

BUT post-ride is where the real fun began. As the temps turned up, so did y’all. From electrolyte mix to t-shirts, protein and more, BPN put on one heck of a party for us. Our friends at Specialized Austin joined in on the fun and helped fix up some bikes along the way too. And just in case you were wondering, we consumed over 1,200 cinnamon roll protein pancakes post ride!

And just in case you were wondering, we consumed over 1,200 cinnamon roll protein pancakes post ride!

This is just the start of an amazing partnership with BPN, and we can’t stop thinking about what comes next. THANK YOU ALL for making your way to Round Rock. It was without a doubt #worththedrive on I-35.

Next up, we’re back home on May 27 at Central Machine Works for the REST OF THE YEAR. Until then…

COSMIC SXSW POP UP

It was one of those rides… 

Thank y’all for coming out to pack Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden during yet another Austin cold snap. Despite the lackluster weather, attendance was at an all time high, which made our *unofficial* SXSW party with Specialized Austin that much sweeter. The coffee was hot, the bluebonnets were purple, the burritos were stuffed and the beer was ice cold. If you ask us, that’s a winning combo right there

Speaking of winning combos, congrats to Jamie Pratt, winner of the Specialized Aethos Frame Giveaway. Ya lucky duck! 

If you didn’t catch ‘em at the ride, we just dropped some new BC Specialized Custom Bottles. Fill ‘er up with water, electrolytes, or your favorite draft beer

Get yours IN THE SHOP NOW

Y’all also peep some of the most recent additions to the Breakfast Club community? Justin Williams and the new Austin Aviators team joined us for the first of many rides together. Prepare for more fun to come with this crew both on and off the bike

There’s something truly special found in the simplicity of sharing a ride, a beer, and a laugh on a cold Saturday morning that keeps us coming back for more. Judging by the turnout, y’all agree wholeheartedly, and we couldn’t be more stoked about it

Get ready for an adventure on April 22, with everything taking place out of Bare Performance Nutrition HQ up in Round Rock! New venue, new routes, but the same ol’ Breakfast Club feel

Until next time 🪐

SUNNY SIDE UP

Now Serving: The Sunny Side, a collection of all things Breakfast Club. From ride recaps to custom product drops to rider profiles and more, this newsletter is where you can find out about all of the latest happenings in the Breakfast Club community

BREAKFAST IS BACK and there’s no doubt about that. If February 11 was any indication of what’s in store this year then it’s time to buckle up

Our 2023 kickoff gave us a chance to show y’all some of the key partners we’ll be working with moving forward. You’ll be hearing plenty more in the coming weeks and months, but we’re so grateful to be working with stellar brands such as Pas Normal Studios, Bare Performance Nutrition, Specialized Austin, Central Machine Works, and The Meteor Cafe to bring an even bigger and better experience this year and beyond

A crisp and cold Texas winter morning was made warmer by nearly 400 of y’all bundled up to take the streets. Each group headed out of town with its own rolling enclosure to tackle Marly and Lost Creek all while battling the unrelenting wind. Double the squad cars means double the fun, for TWO FULL HOURS. Whether we were flying down 360 or attacking through Lost Creek, we got to do so without stopping for any red lights or stop signs, and that’s pretty cool if you ask us

With the return of Breakfast Club came the announcement of a new kit and apparel sponsor, Pas Normal Studios. If you’re still wondering how to pronounce it, here’s a quick lil’ excerpt from their site:

For the Anglophones, it's French. No, it's not “Paz Normul", it's “Pah Norm-all". And again, for the Anglophones, if the translation didn't come through, it means “not normal".

We sold out of the first BC x PNS collection in MINUTES. We’re so thankful for the support, and if you didn’t manage to snag yourself a sweatshirt or bandana, hit the BC shop for the newly dropped BC PAS TEE

Stay tuned for more info on our partners, events, and everything in between. See y’all on March 18th