I had to fight the headwind (22.4 kph) until I reached FM2100 and turned north to head back to Kingwood. After that the wind was favorable most of the ride even crossing Lake Houston out in the open. The ride started at 11:11 AM with me riding the Canyon Endurace CF 7 bike. The route was south and east but on a different route than usual; Atascocita South – Walden – Huffman. The last time i rode this route was September 23rd, 2023. The distance was similar with today’s 37.49 miles slightly longer. Strava went all the way back to September 8th, 2022 to match today’s ride. With the weather warming up the azaleas were blooming almost everywhere.
Some highlights from the AXS.SRAM.com ride report: 25 rear derailleur shifts, 1:41:13 using the 35×13 gears, 41:42 using the 35×15 gears.
Weather: Start 77 degrees, humidity 64%, dew point 63.9, mostly cloudy, wind SE 14 mph; Finish 78 degrees, humidity 66%, dew point 65.4, overcast, wind SE 14 mph.
I’m leading another tour of the Painted Churches around Schulenburg, Texas. Last year we had a really nice time despite the cold and dampness. It actually sleeted at the allotted start time, so we all grabbed coffee and started an hour later. It was perfect! This will be a couple of weeks later so the temps “should” be a little warmer. We had a few BFers come out including pastorbobnlnh , panzerwagon , joesch , and rccardr . It’ll be on April 6th and any bike, no matter the material, is eligible as long as it was made in the 20th century.
The route is approximately 48 miles with about 2,200 feet of elevation gain. Moderately hilly by Houston standards, and moderately flat by Austin’s. A vintage drivetrain can easily handle the hills.
This will be a semi-supported tour. We’ll have a sag driver, but bring extra water, your favorite sports drinks, food, etc. and we’ll load it all into the sag vehicle.
We’ll start at 9am from the parking lot nearest the railroad tracks at the corner of N. Main St. and S. Upton Ave. in Schulenburg. Let me know if there’s interest. I hope to see you there.
EDIT: I had to change the date to the 6th/7th due to conflicts with two other large rides in the area.
Got into Amarillo in time to slip into Palo Duro Canyon for some mountain biking. I’m staying here for two days so tomorrow should be a bigger ride but, I thought I would at least get a shorter ride in today.
The trails and canyon are beautiful. I did a short loop on the Capitol Peak trail and a little bit of the Rio Grande trail. Both were fun and I’m looking forward to tomorrow for sure! My Texas BBQ lunch and a beer were fighting back a little so hopefully tomorrow will be more productive!
I rolled the Ibis Exie on this one just like in Tulsa. No need for the enduro bike at this point and I sure do love riding the Exie as it’s such a great bike.
XC course was a short track format at the Abilene Police Academy. Davidson Racing in Cat 2 Male 40-44 and Juniors 10U. Footage is a compilation of both courses throughout the weekend.
The trail stewards keep adding more features to my favorite line in DFW. Brian’s Line starts at the bottom of Wax’s loop and makes for an awesome run. Go check this place out. For not having much elevation to work with the guys have been real creative in what they have accomplished!
Texas has never really been on my must-ride list for mountain biking. Sure, I’ve heard of Spider Mountain (Texas’s one and only chairlift-accessed bike park), but it’s a state that I haven’t exactly felt drawn to.
But as I was planning my nth drive back across the country from Arizona, I thought “Why not?” Austin is supposed to be a cool city and I’ve heard rumors of some good singletrack riding in Hill Country. It also helped that a TWW reader was stationed in Austin and offered to show me around.
I’m so glad I took the bait! I’ve had a blast exploring the trail networks in Texas’s Hill Country from the maze of singletrack at …
“No doubt, Bicycle World was a great supporter of our biking community and events,” Waco Parks and Recreation Director Jonathan Cook said. "Waco is …
Shane Howard pulls down a bike in his revamped shop at 720 Elm Ave., Bikesmith Waco. The shop opened its doors this past weekend with designs on expanding into the rest of its building and adding a pump track in its backyard.
Bicycle World downtown has closed, removing an option available to cycling enthusiasts wanting to invest in a new ride, repair or accessorize their existing model, or rub elbows and swap stories with fellow devotees.But a new place, Bikesmith Waco, has tossed its protective helmet into the arena, having opened over the weekend at 720 Elm Ave. The business was founded in 2020, previously carrying the OTB Cyclery moniker. Owner Shane Howard temporarily pulled the plug on operations while pursuing a firefighting career and training with the Killeen Fire Department. That work continues, but Howard reached the point he could resurrect his bike shop. "This is the area’s only mountain bike-focused store conveniently located near one of the best bike parks in Texas, Cameron Park, as well as Baylor University,”
I surveyed the White Oak Bayou Hike and Bike Trail recently. Paving is now complete from Gessner to Hollister except for 2 short segments west of Fairbanks N. Houston. I think one section is might be due to the gargoyle. pic.twitter.com/yxCgst59Ov
I decided to ride a familiar route to the north but mix up some of the streets. I rode a greenbelt trail that was not in the usual line up, through North Woodland Hills Village, entered Woodridge Forest on Woodridge Parkway, checked out the Peppervine houses that didn’t exist the last time I biked there, and took Bentwood Oaks Drive into Oakhurst after a long absence. I called this the Kingwood – FM1485 – Kingwood route because most of the streets were the same. This was the third bike ride on this route in 2024. Because of the changed streets Strava didn’t find any matching rides. The average distance is a little over 32 miles but with the change in streets I rode 33.17 miles increasing the week’s total to 104.9. I’m getting close to 200 miles for March with 188.72. I rode my Lynskey Helix bike for the first time this week. The temperature was a few degrees lower and the wind stayed below 8 mph. AXS.SRAM.com ride report.
Weather: Start 76 degrees, humidity 69%, dew point 65.2, mostly cloudy, wind S 8 mph; Finish 81 degrees, humidity 61%, dew point 66.2, partly cloudy, wind S 7 mph.
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Join the Texas NICA College Station High School and Middle School Mountain bike team for a weekend practice at Lake Bryan, just out side of College Station, Texas!
At this practice, the team went for a lap around the west loop and focused on their handling skillz. These tight, twisting trails are mostly flat with numerous roots and sandy loose corners.
The trails have evolved a bit over the years, especially the west side, with a bit more flow then they used to have.
Registration for the 17th Annual Tour de Houston Presented by Apache Corporation is now open until midnight April 6; participants age 13 and older ride for $45, 12 and under ride for $25 through ride day. Onsite registration will be open the day of the event and will be $50 for riders 13 and older. Funds raised will benefit the City of Houston’s reforestation program, RE-Plant Houston, managed by Houston Parks and Recreation Department through the Houston Parks Board.
Cyclists of all skill levels – from leisure to competitive – will find fully-stocked rest stops at Houston Botanic Gardens for the 20 mile route, Lone Star Flight Museum for the …
This is the 2024 La Primavera Lago Vista Cat 3/4 Road Race in Lago Vista, Texas. I’ve done this road race three times now and I was really hoping this was my year to finally get on that podium! I did a ton of work on this video editing and adding commentary so I hope you enjoy it! Please subscribe to the channel and leave comments so I know what the people want!!
