{"id":64767,"date":"2024-03-06T23:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T05:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64767"},"modified":"2024-03-06T23:00:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T05:00:11","slug":"painted-churches-mountain-bike-texas-bicycling-news-march-6-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/03\/06\/painted-churches-mountain-bike-texas-bicycling-news-march-6-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Painted Churches, Mountain Bike Texas Bicycling News – March 6, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Painted Churches Tour 2.0<\/a><\/h2>\n

Brad L | www.bikeforums.net<\/h4>\n

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I\u2019m 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 \u201cshould\u201d be a little warmer. We had a few BFers come out including pastorbobnlnh , panzerwagon , joesch , and rccardr . It\u2019ll be on April 6th and any bike, no matter the material, is eligible as long as it was made in the 20th century.<\/p>\n

The route is approximately 48 miles with about 2,200 feet of elevation gain. Moderately hilly by Houston standards, and moderately flat by Austin\u2019s. A vintage drivetrain can easily handle the hills.<\/p>\n

This will be a semi-supported tour. We\u2019ll have a sag driver, but bring extra water, your favorite sports drinks, food, etc. and we\u2019ll load it all into the sag vehicle.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll 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\u2019s interest. I hope to see you there.<\/p>\n

EDIT: I had to change the date to the 6th\/7th due to conflicts with two other large rides in the area.<\/p>\n

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Mountain Biking Palo Duro Canyon, TX – Day 1<\/a><\/h2>\n

Half Fast Hugo | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n

Got into Amarillo in time to slip into Palo Duro Canyon for some mountain biking. I\u2019m 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019m 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!<\/p>\n

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\u2019s such a great bike.<\/p>\n