Painted Churches Tour 2.0
Brad L | www.bikeforums.net
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.
Mountain Biking Palo Duro Canyon, TX – Day 1
Half Fast Hugo | www.youtube.com
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.
TMBRA Trek Texas XC State Championship Race #3: Bent Wheel Bash
D_Racing | www.youtube.com
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.
New Features at Gateway Park, Ft Worth Texas
MG12K | www.youtube.com
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 Hill Country Mountain Biking: 8 Best Places to Ride Near Austin
By Becky Timbers | www.twowheeledwanderer.com
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 …
Bikesmith Waco opens as new hub for cycling enthusiasts
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“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,”
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 6, 2024
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
— Bryan Dotson (@BryanDotson13) March 6, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2024
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 7, 2024
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