Today we’d like to introduce you to Jordie Ammons
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Breakfast Club was founded by four friends, who would meet on Saturday mornings to ride bikes, but only as an excuse to eat breakfast and hang out after. The love of coffee, community and consuming more calories than burned always outshined the time that spent climbing hills. Breakfast Club was started as a way to break the group ride norms: we like to ride hard, we like to ride slow, we like to ride flats and we like to ride hills, but most importantly we like to ride with others. Everyone starts and finishes at the same place, regardless of speed and distance, and everyone from first time riders to world tour all stars are welcome. Bring a bike, a helmet, a couple bucks for breakfast, and leave the ego at home.
From a group of four less than skilled people on a bike, Breakfast Club has grown to a once-a-month, upwards of 800 rider experience at Central Machine Works, alongside smaller rides at The Meteor Cafes, gravel rides around Central Texas with the Gravel Gang, bi-weekly Babes Rides, and other pop-ups. If you think you “don’t ride enough” or “don’t want to slow anyone down” then we’re here to tell you that doesn’t apply here. Breakfast Club is for everyone.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The foundation of our ride was established during the pandemic, a time when many were eager to be outdoors, which presented its own set of challenges. As our group has expanded, we have naturally encountered growing pains that required adaptation. One of our top priorities is ensuring the safety of our riders on the road. To achieve this, we have implemented a police escort for each of our groups, providing a rolling enclosure. One vehicle in the front of each group, and one trailing each group. This serves two key purposes: it offers a level of protection from traffic and facilitates a smoother flow through intersections, reducing bottlenecks and minimizing traffic congestion.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
All of the dedicated “chefs” in the Breakfast Club kitchen who bring this event to life also maintain full-time careers across a diverse range of industries, from tech to accounting. What unites this team is a shared passion for the cycling community and a commitment to breaking the mold to foster a more inclusive environment for all riders.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Come ride with us! Check out all rides at https://breakfastclubatx.com/ or follow us on instagram @breakfastclubatx
Contact Info:
- Website: https://breakfastclubatx.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakfastclubatx/
- Other: https://www.strava.com/clubs/breakfastclubatx
Image Credits
Simon Krenk
