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Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Florence to Salado, 51 miles DATE/TIME: Sunday 4th Feb, 9:00 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: Explore a part of Bell County on “roads less travelled”. A very attractive 50-mile loop with shorter options (the latter with no store stop). Mostly low-trafficked roads.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: No mega-hills though quite a bit of cumulative climbing on several gentle rollers.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Ride start is at the Union State Bank on East Main @ Patterson in Florence. Can take either TX-183/FM-970 or I-35/FM-195 to get there. 100 E Main St, Florence, TX 76527. https://goo.gl/maps/xhLtsUzfwAG2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16201015/edit
LUNCH/COFFEE? Something in Florence?
OTHER:
Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Blanco – Kendalia; 52 miles (plus other 11 – 65 mile options) DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 3rd, 2017. 9:00 am. ... more
RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com
DESCRIPTION: A truly beautiful ride that takes in the very best of the Texas Hill Country including the fabulous County Road 101. Well worth the longish drive. There will be low-water crossings that require “shoes off” when it’s been raining and the return route into Blanco does have moderate traffic.
AVERAGE SPEED: 15 - 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Quite hilly including the notorious Crabapple climb.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Blanco High School, 1215 4th St, Blanco, TX 78606. https://goo.gl/maps/b8dpW4ufwUJ2
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/16145393
LUNCH/COFFEE? Optional lunch at one of Blanco’s several decent restaurants.
OTHER:
Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
We haven't done this route for a while; so I've put together this slightly modified newer version of an "old staple" ride for us to try-----this is a good Saturday/Sunday route-----to ... moremiss the heavy urban weekday traffic!! I plan for this to be a nice social ride (by our old description; a moderate "B" paced ride, we will regroup at turns as needed).
An urban starting location that will quickly get us into the quiet countryside of northeast Travis Ciounty. We'll actually get to ride on Wall Street!!! We'll be on some familiar quiet country roads as we travel north through Cele and then west and south into Manor on our way back to our start location. We have two (2) possible store stops: at 22 and 38 miles. Only 1620 ft. of climbing (per RIDEwithGPS).
NOTE I: Helmets are required on ALL Bike Austin Rides.
NOTE II: I don't have maps of this veriation, but Q-sheets will be provided and the RIDEwithGPS version is attached for electrionic downloading.
NOTE III: Starting from the corner of Centre Creek Dr. & Centre Park Dr. (See detail start location map attached.----parking on the street & NO restroom facilities are at this start location)
Please arrive, with you and your bike ready to ride 51 miles, in time for a 8:50 AM ride start meeting so we can roll promptly at 9:00 AM.
Please check this site, early ride day morning, for any possible weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: City Park - Jolyville Loop; 41 miles DATE/TIME: Tuesday 27th March @ 8:00 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: One of our very best urban rides. The views over the Hill Country and the Downtown from City Park Road make the climbs worthwhile. Some roads with moderate traffic.
AVERAGE SPEED: 14 - 16 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches. This is especially true on this ride due to the terrain.
TERRAIN: Very hilly. Two challenging climbs & a few “walnuts”.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Starbucks @ the Arboretum. 9722 Great Hills Trail #380, Austin, TX 78759. https://goo.gl/maps/6nW5iH3XgFq Please try not to impede commercial business parking.
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18912693
LUNCH/COFFEE? Join us afterwards for a coffee or a sandwich at Starbucks.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
· I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
NOTE the early starting time--- This also gets us off of FM 1869 as early as possible---hopefully before most of the heavy traffic!! A new/old country ride from Liberty Hill. ... more
This is a 65 mile route at a "Social B" pace, but may also have a faster " A or A-" group going (hammering?) off the front. This is a variation of the popular Milmor's Man ride from Liberty Hill. This route is modified from an earlier riding route, while maintaining a very scenic ride, to: a) minimize the riding time on FM 1869 & b) do the CR 284 "rollers" early in the ride instead of at the end of the ride.
After riding west on FM 1869 for 1.5 miles, we'll be on some scenic quiet country roads going west through Oatmeal on our way to Burnet.
We return east back through Oatmeal making an elongated figure 8. We'll stay north of FM 1869 on the way home doing a slightly flatter ride than the numerous "rollers" south on CR 284 (we ride those rollers on the way out to Oatmeal). The store stop is in Burnet at 37 miles. Total climbing is just under 2340 ft. according to RIDEwithGPS.
NOTE I: Helmets are required on ALL bike Austin rides.
NOTE II: I don't have maps, but Q-Sheets will be provided and the RIDEwithGPS versions are attached for electronic downloading.
NOTE III: Please arrive with you & your bike ready to ride 65 miles in time for a 7:45 AM ride start meeting so we can be rolling PROMPTLY at 8:00 AM. Bring plenty of drink & food for the ride distance.
NOTE IV: Start Location is the Liberty Hill Elemenmtary School on Loop 332. (No restroom facilities at ride start).
Lunch after the ride, for those interested (all are invited), at the Liberty Hill Corner Market/Deli.
Be sure and check this posting early ride morning for any possible weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
SUNDAY August 28th, 2016
Ride leader Bo Lora I work at Amazon at the Domain so I figured, why not do a ride from there?
So come join me to get a good workout and get out in the fresh ... morecountry air. We will ride 93 miles, just short of a century from the Domain. We will head out of town through Howard Lane where we will ride the new extension which has a nice beautiful new bike lane and it is smooth and rolling. From there we will head out to Manor and our first stop. We will ride mostly downhill as we make our way to Bastrop and our second stop then we turn west toward Austin through the little town of Cedar Creek. We will ride by the F1 track, through Burleson road to the east side to make our last stop at an HEB then make our way back to the domain.
The total climbing: under 3000 ft. We will ride at a 14-17mph pace.
We'll have a minimum of 4 store stops (more if needed): at 15, 38, 59 & 80 miles.
Please bring with you (bring plenty to eat/drink) and your bike ready (with lights) to ride 93 miles, in time for sign-in and to participate in a 7:20 AM riders' meeting so we can roll PROMPTLY at 7:30 AM for the benefit of this long ride.
NOTES:
I won't have maps of this course or printed Q-sheets. The RideWithGPS route is attached for electronic downloading and you can also print map and Q-sheets from there.
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
We'll be riding on some "vintage" Travis, Williamson, & Bastrop County chip-seal roads----inflate your tires accordingly!!
Starting from the parking garage at the Amazon office building on 11501 Alterra Pkwy, Austin, TX 78758
Please check this sight ride day morning for possible weather cancellation.
CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN !!!!!! RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Nor'Easter II; 46 miles. DATE/TIME: Sunday 14 August, 7:30 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
AVERAGE SPEED: 16 - 18 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Generally flat to rolling
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Lake Pflugerville Park, 18216 Weiss Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660. https://goo.gl/maps/zsUbWVQJLo12
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15827301
LUNCH/COFFEE? Maybe at Panera Bread or Starbucks
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
· I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
A nice Liberty Hill ride for a fun ride. We start at Liberty Hill Elemetary School. I hope for this to be a nice social ride-- ... more
We'll be pedaling on some familiar roads, but also on some new roads for some of us. I have ridden this route myself; we will have mostly quiet Central Texas roads.
We climb just under 1950 ft. on this route--per RIDEwithGPS.
We'll have a store stop at 34 miles in Bertram.
NOTE I: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
NOTE II: I do have maps & Q-sheets. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.
Starting Point: Liberty Hill Elementary School---see map/address attached below. There are NO Rest room facilities at the start location.
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 52 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 7:45 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 8:00 AM.
This is a hosted "B" pace ride. If you are not familiar with our ride categories, please check these two sites to ensure you can match yourself to the ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptor
After the ride: Lunch at the Liberty Hill Corner Market Deli. All are invited.
Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Join us for this weekend’s training ride with distances of 15, 37, (52 & 61 unsupported) We offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas ... moreMamma Jamma held on Sept 24, 2016.
Meet up at 7:00 AM, ride out at 7:30 AM.
If you’ve never been to one of our training rides, you are in for a real treat! All of our rides are fully supported with car support (SAG), water and snacks.
Training routes are scouted and confirmed prior to the ride and cue sheets & maps will be made available at the ride start.
Our volunteer Ride Guides will ensure you are never left behind.
Location
Three Rivers Community Church
103 Main St, Martindale, TX 78655
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
The National Weather Service is predicting 70% chance of rain tomorrow morning. For the safety of our riders and volunteers we are canceling the training ride. Please join us for training ... moreride #10 on August 20th in Martindale Texas.
Join us for this weekend’s training ride with distances of 5, 14, 24, (40 & 64 unsupported)
We offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas Mamma Jamma held on Sept 24, 2016.
Meet up at 7:00 AM, ride out at 7:30 AM.
If you’ve never been to one of our training rides, you are in for a real treat! All of our rides are fully supported with car support (SAG), water and snacks.
Training routes are scouted and confirmed prior to the ride and cue sheets & maps will be made available at the ride start.
Our volunteer Ride Guides will ensure you are never left behind.
There will be a beginner clinic to help new riders get comfortable.
Location
Bartholomew District Park
5201 Berkman Drive
Austin tx, 78723
Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Join us for this weekend’s training ride for the Texas Mamma Jamma 2016. With distances of 14, 20, 34, 42, 48 miles, no one is ever left behind. (42 & 48 unsupported)... more
We offer routes of various lengths and difficulty to help you train for the Texas Mamma Jamma held on Sept 24, 2016.
If you’ve never been to one of our training rides, you are in for a real treat! All of our rides are fully supported with car support (SAG), water and snacks.
Training routes are scouted and confirmed prior to the ride and cue sheets & maps will be made available at the ride start.
Our volunteer Ride Guides will ensure you are never left behind.
Every Body, Every Bike Welcome! Helmets are required and no ear buds please!
Worry-free riding!
Meet up at 7:00 AM, ride out at 7:30 AM.
Location
Cele Middle School
6000 Cele Road, Pflugerville Texas 78660
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
I'm "back in the saddle again"--well kind of---(using the old Gene Autry phrase---just how many of you are now thinking WHO the heck is Gene Autry????---yeah he's the Oklahoma singing ... morecowboy who owned the LA/Anaheim Angels (baseball))
A good south wind country ride for those who may like this option.
The course is over some familiar roads through rural northeast Travis county. Come and join us for this early morning ride. We'll do a moderate (14-16 mph) "B" pace and re-group at the next major turn or top of the climb. We'll start from the Lake Pflugerville north parking lot and head east, then south, climbing the Jones Hill, then back west, travelling on Taylor Rd., Bloor Rd., and Blue Bluff Rd.; coming home thru Manor with the (hopefully) prevailing tail wind. We'll have a store stop on FM 969 at 27 miles.
Note I: I don't have maps of this course, but Q-sheets will be provided and the RidewithGPS version of the course is attached for electronic downloading.
Note II: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Note III: Left "click" on this ride's title to get/see the starting location map & address, as well as the ride route map in RidewithGPS.
We can try coffee or lunch after the ride, for those interested.
Starting Point: Lake Pflugerville north parking lot (w/rest room facilities) on Weiss Ln.
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 45 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 7:20 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 7:30 AM. The early starting time is keeping us in the "Beat-the Heat" mode in the warm fall months.
This is a hosted "B" pace ride (under the "old" category). If you are not familiar with our ride categories, please check these two sites to ensure you can match yourself to the ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptor
Check this posting ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
A slightly different sufferfest here in the Hill Country, starting & ending at the Great Hills Starbucks near the Arboretum. Beauford, Jester, Smokey Valley, Ladera Norte, and ... morethen all kinds of crazy ways to ascend Cat Mountain. You don't have to be insane to tackle this route, but it sure helps.
We'll cover 24 miles in the neighborhoods of Great Hills & Spicewood with a total ascent of about 2500 feet, and be sipping coffee around 915am.
There are some substantial grades of up to 20%, so come prepared to climb. What a great way to ruin a perfectly good Thursday morning!
Have questions? Answers here: https://goo.gl/lEv7oL
Ride leader: Jim Donahue
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
SATURDAY October 15, 2016 - Ride leader: Bo Lora
In 2012 Bicycling Magazine published "The Best Bike Ride in Every State". Now is your opportunity to do the "Best Bike Ride in Texas", ... moreThe Willow City Loop. The wildflower season is over so the traffic should be quite manageable. We will be doing the famous loop clockwise where we end up in Fredericksburg at mile 36. At mile 20 the Willow City Volunteer Fire Department has a water hose we can use to refill bottles. The route is almost 56 miles and 2700ft of elevation. This is a no-drop ride, that means we will regroup at major intersections and after hill climbs, specially at Willow City mile 20.
NOTES:
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Q-sheets for the planned route are downloadable from the Ride with GPS
Just so you know, we will have to negotiate about over dozen cattle guards.
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Please arrive, and be ready to ride 55 miles, in time for a 9:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll from The Knot in The Loop Saloon promptly at 9:30 AM.
Optional lunch afterwards at The Knot in The Loop Saloon. https://www.facebook.com/Knot-In-The-Loop-Saloon-175427505824365
If you are interested in lunch, please email me (bolora@hotmail.com) or message me on the right of this page and let me know so I can get them a headcount and they can be ready for us.
We will meet at The Knot in The Loop Saloon, 236 Farm Rd 1323, Willow City, TX 78675.
https://goo.gl/maps/ZQz57234DNR2 The place has a gate and the owner told me that they will open the gate for us to be able to park in their property.
Bo Lora 512-934-0290
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
City Park - Jollyville Loop. Approx. 40 miles. Ride start: San Francisco Bakery & Café parking lot, just off Anderson Lane (east of Rockwood Lane). ... more
This is a very nice urban ride that gets into the hills to the west. A few challenging climbs but we will always regroup at the top of each. The views over the Hill Country and the Downtown from City Park Road make them worthwhile. Some roads with moderate traffic. Join us afterwards for a coffee or a sandwich at the Café.
Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1184308666
Cue sheets will be available at the start.
Ride Leader: Bill Horton
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
We'll start from Fritz Park in Hutto---on the corner of Live Oak St. & Park Ave. On the east side of Hutto, north of US 79. Rest Rooms on sight. See the start location map below---("click" ... moreon the ride title to "open up" the start location map & address).
The route takes us through the quiet farm/ranch lands of east Williamson County. We'll travel on some quiet, country roads (some are chip seal and a little bumpy---air up your ties accordingly!) for a no-drop ride, with re-grouping as needed at the next turn. We'll go east and north out of Hutto, riding just northwest of Taylor: then riding by the "Big Rooster" statue. (Maybe a real Texas Chicken Ranch?) We'll continue west and south into Weir. Then we ride south and east from Weir on our way back to Hutto. We'll have a store stop in Weir at 29 miles. Less than 1150 ft. of climbing per RIDEwithGPS.
NOTE I: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides
NOTE II: I do not have maps of this route, but good Q-sheets will be provided and the RIDEwithGPS link is provided here for downloading.
Come with your equipment ready to ride 48 miles, in time to get signed-in and participate in the starter's meeting at 8:45 AM, for a prompt roll-out at 9:00 AM. Hoping for GOOD weather!
Check this posting ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation or any updates.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
RIDE NAME AND DISTANCE: Joppa Jaunt. 55 miles (optional 25, 32, 47 mile options) DATE/TIME: Saturday 23th January; 9 am. RIDE LEADER/CONTACT: William Hudson; 210-387-7340; WilliamPedalsOn@gmail.com... more
DESCRIPTION: These rides follow quiet back roads over the picturesque Jollyville Plateau. Cruise through places with odd sounding names: Joppa, Oatmeal, Mahomet and Bertram.
AVERAGE SPEED: 16 – 17 mph. A guide only; actual pace depends on the group and to maintain this average, there will be some significantly faster stretches.
TERRAIN: Rolling with a few more significant climbs.
RIDER LEVEL: Experienced, self-confident riders who are comfortable and very safe in a group riding situation which could include pace-line riding, hilly terrain and exposure to significant urban traffic.
RIDE START ADDRESS & url: Liberty Hill Elementary School; 1385 Main St, Liberty Hill, Texas 78642; https://goo.gl/maps/Nrvnk1EhXJo
MAP/CUE/RideWithGPS: pdf map is here: https://www.austincycling.org/sites/default/files/ridemaps/JoppaJaunt_2009.pdf and RideWithGPS is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12869620
LUNCH/COFFEE? Probably a sandwich at the local deli.
OTHER:
· Helmets are mandatory on all my rides.
· Ride will be “no drop” but only assuming riders have properly matched themselves to the ride description, average speed and terrain.
· Please arrive early enough to prepare yourself + bike, have the 5-minute safety briefing to be ready for an on-time departure.
· In case of inclement weather, check this web site and/or my emails early on the morning of the ride.
· I also have a Google Group (Austin and Central Texas Cycling) in which we discuss upcoming rides and miscellaneous cycling stuff. Email me (address above) if interested in joining – you can always unsubscribe yourself if you later decide you have no interest.
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
SATURDAY September 10, 2016 - Ride leader Bo Lora
September's opportunity to earn your Strava Grand Fondo badge and rack up another century.... more
This time we head along the back roads south of Martindale as we head southwest to Bucee's. We cross under 35 into the newley reconstructed 306 with bike lanes to make our way to beautiful Gruene. We then follow along the beautiful River road as we make our way up to the Canyon Lake dam and go north to the Devil's Backbone road. We will take a quick break at the top of the Devil's Backbone lookout point. We then come south down Purgatory Road and make our way back to Martindale the same way we came.
Start location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
312 Co Rd 259, Martindale, TX 78655
NOTES:
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Q-sheets for the planned route are downloadable from the Ride with GPS
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Please arrive, and be ready to ride 100 miles, in time for a 7:20 AM riders meeting so we can roll from Martindale promptly at 7:30 AM.
There is an optional ride starting from Gruene: https://rides.bikeaustin.org/Devils-Backbone/
Type: Road, Social, No Drop
A relatively new 57 mile Liberty Hill ride!! We start/end from Tejas Park/Camp, on the North Fork San Gabriel River---north & east of the Ronald Reagan-TX 29 intersection on CR ... more258 (see start location map attached), and ride southwest thru Liberty Hill, before turning north to Bertram. We'll then head northeast going thru Mahomet before turning southeast to ride thru Andice on our way back to the Tejas Park/Camp. We'll be pedaling on some familiar roads, but also on some new roads for many of us---we will have mostly quiet, good surface, Central Texas roads. We climb just under 2200 ft. on this route--per RIDEwithGPS--most of the climbing in the first 30 miles of the ride. We'll have store stops at 24 (Bertam) and 47 (Andice) miles. For summer rides --- on the HOT days (Maybe in June or LATE April??)---plan to cool-off by sitting in the San Gabriel River at rides end!
NOTE I: Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
NOTE II: I do not have maps; but Q-sheets will be provided. The RIDEwithGPS version is attached below for electronic downloading.
Starting Point: Tejas Park/Camp---see map/address attached below. Public rest room facilities are at the start site.
Please arrive, with you and your equipment ready to ride 57 miles, in time to sign-in prior to the starters meeting at 6:50 AM; for a prompt roll-out at 7:00 AM.
This is a hosted "B" pace ride. If you are not familiar with our ride categories, please check these two sites to ensure you can match yourself to the ride:
http://www.austincycling.org/self_paced_and_hosted
http://www.austincycling.org/hosted_ride_descriptor
After the ride: Lunch/Coffee? All are invited.
Check this posting the ride day morning in case of a weather cancellation.
Tom Via 512-913-4920
Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Some serious West Austin hills. Meet at Great Hills Starbucks and be ready to roll by 7:45 am sharp. We'll ride down 360 and do Hillbilly Lane. Back to Westlake Dr. and on to Toro ... moreCanyon. We'll scale The High Road and then Terrace Mountain. Out Bee Cave Road to Marly Way, Cuernavaca and River Hills. These are long and serious climbs in the 10-20% range. At least the scenery is fantastic, from Lake Austin to the hills along 360. After the suffering, it's a fairly routine cruise out Bee Cave Road and back then up 360 to Starbucks. We'll plan two stops, as needed, at Chevron on Bee Cave (mile 20) and Shell on Bee Cave (mile 37).
This is a VERY tough ride with total distance of 50 miles and elevation gain in the 4,000 ft range. Please come prepared for a tough day in the saddle. All of the major roads have wide shoulders and good pavement, but there will be traffic whizzing by at highway speeds. The average pace will be in the 14-16 mph range.
Coffee at Starbucks afterwards for those interested.
Be sure to check this post on ride day to confirm status.
Helmets are required on all Bike Austin rides.
Ride Host: Brent Heidebrecht, 512-658-2586
Ride Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11519938
(Note the ride map shows start from my house...actual start/finish at Great Hills Starbucks)
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