| Route |
Contributor |
Last Updated |
Where |
Distance |
Tags |
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2010 Ride of Silence in Austin, Texas |
danorton |
Apr 29th 2010, 09:31 |
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11.9km |
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Westbound Loop 360 across Barton Creek |
danorton |
Mar 5th 2010, 01:31 |
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2km |
- Commute
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- High traffic
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| No shoulder and highway-speed traffic across this bridge make it a tricky proposition. Here's one approach to make it easier. |
|
Mueller-Manor Maunder |
danorton |
Dec 5th 2009, 04:22 |
|
52.3km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- High traffic
- Urban
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
|
|
Dripping Springs to Blanco |
danorton |
Sep 13th 2009, 07:00 |
|
39.4km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Intermediate
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
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| Beware the low water crossing along this route with a spectacular vista on RR-165. (See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kYfXepY9EY at 0:45) |
|
AUS to Downtown Austin |
danorton |
Sep 13th 2009, 05:08 |
|
26.6km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- High traffic
- Urban
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| A reasonable bicycle route from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to downtown Austin, avoiding busy SH-71 traffic and high-speed interchanges. Simply backtrack to return to the airport. |
|
Willow City Loop |
danorton |
Sep 13th 2009, 04:28 |
|
20.4km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Intermediate
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
|
| Among the most scenic bicycle rides in Texas |
|
2009 Austin Triathlon Bike Route |
danorton |
Sep 4th 2009, 09:49 |
|
14.2km |
|
| This route cannot be followed except during the race, as it follows roads in the wrong direction. (The roads are closed specifically for this race.) |
|
UBarU Bike Route 5 |
danorton |
Feb 8th 2009, 02:20 |
|
100km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Intermediate
- Low traffic
- High traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
|
|
2009 Statesman Cap 10K |
danorton |
Jan 7th 2009, 12:24 |
|
10km |
|
|
Central Austin Sightseeing Tour |
danorton |
Jan 1st 2009, 11:58 |
|
36.1km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Urban
- Scenic
|
| A complete description is at http://blog.danielnorton.com/2008/12/central-austin-sightseeing-bike-tour.html |
|
Welcome to Austin Bike Tour |
danorton |
Oct 25th 2008, 01:46 |
|
18.8km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Basic
- Urban
- Scenic
|
| An easy introduction to Austin street cycling. See www.austinrides.org for groups that ride this route. |
|
Short West South Austin Loop |
danorton |
Oct 10th 2008, 03:01 |
|
12.7km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- Urban
|
| Some steep sections, but not so long that you couldn't dismount and walk for a few yards.
A good route for experienced cyclists to introduce new cyclists to street cycling. |
|
Short West-Central Austin |
danorton |
Oct 10th 2008, 03:01 |
|
18km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Urban
- Scenic
|
| A good route to bring along those new to street cycling |
|
Colorado City to Cold Spring |
danorton |
Aug 13th 2008, 03:56 |
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58.8km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- Low traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
|
|
2008 Ride of Silence in Austin, Texas |
danorton |
Mar 16th 2008, 11:03 |
|
12.8km |
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- High traffic
- Urban
|
|
Pedal Thru The Pines 63 mi |
danorton |
Feb 27th 2008, 03:58 |
|
101.6km |
- Recreational
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- High traffic
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
|
|
S Lamar to Mesa Dr |
danorton |
Feb 14th 2008, 08:39 |
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19.4km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Steep
- High traffic
- Urban
|
|
Far West Post Office to Mesa Drive Hills |
danorton |
Feb 13th 2008, 07:30 |
|
3.7km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
|
|
South Austin to ABIA/AUS Airport |
danorton |
Feb 9th 2008, 10:20 |
|
20.2km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Smooth
- High traffic
- Urban
|
| This starts near W Ben White at S Lamar |
|
2007 Jingle Bell Ride |
danorton |
Dec 17th 2007, 05:44 |
|
1.4km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- Low traffic
- Safe
- Scenic
|
| The shortest organized ride of 2007. |
|
Courtyard Circuit Race |
danorton |
Nov 30th 2007, 08:48 |
|
4.4km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- High traffic
|
| As suggested by Travis Justilian et al. |
|
Ralph Ablanedo Dr to OSR |
danorton |
Nov 25th 2007, 02:15 |
|
3km |
- Commute
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
|
|
Colorado City to Lake Isabel |
danorton |
Aug 12th 2008, 10:59 |
|
29.2km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
- Difficult
- Rural
- Scenic
|
| From I-25, Exit 75 and park at the visitor center just west of the Interstate. When you reach the top, take a breather at Lake Isabel. |
|
2007 LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin 90-mile |
danorton |
Oct 12th 2007, 05:30 |
|
141.6km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Rural
- Scenic
- Touring
|
|
Mt Bonnell Rd |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 11:57 |
|
1.3km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Low traffic
|
|
Barton Creek Blvd to Lost Creek Blvd |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 10:51 |
|
11.8km |
- Training
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Difficult
- Low traffic
|
|
Fort Davis Scenic Loop (counter clockwise) |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 05:01 |
|
121.1km |
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Intermediate
- Rural
- Scenic
|
|
Zilker to Banister |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 12:36 |
|
6.8km |
- Commute
- Recreational
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Steep
|
|
Banister to Akins High |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 12:36 |
|
10.3km |
|
|
Dawson to Banister |
danorton |
Aug 28th 2007, 12:36 |
|
4.9km |
- Commute
- Onroad
- Smooth
- Basic
- Low traffic
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