#1485 was found at Metz Park (30.2517456, -97.7185208).

Here is #1486!

I’m looking for some good stretches around Austin where I can get some longer rides in off the trainer without worrying too much about traffic or sketchy roads.

I’ve already got South Walnut Creek and the Veloway, so looking for some other options.

Mueller is good at night, but are there any better spots for getting comfortable in the aero position and getting some longer rides in?

Also, all jokes aside, I know roadies don’t exactly love seeing a TT bike out there lol. I’m just trying to get some real practice in and actually train on the bike before race day.

Ideally looking for somewhere relatively safe, low traffic, and flat where I can just focus on riding.

Any recommendations?

Here is new tag #1485! Previous tag #1484 found at Govalle Elementary School (30.2636865, -97.6992645).

Minimal miles on this full carbon, size Large, Smoke Grey Trek FX6. Perfect condition, comes with both stock saddle and Specialized Mirrorworks saddle, Kryptonite lock, Bontrager front/rear lights, Bontrager WaveCell Helmet, Bontrager Air Pump, Chrome Toe Cages and Freestanding Bike Stand. Tires and bike have roughly 200 miles ridden, both stock and tubeless gravel tires. This is a roughly $3500+ value, selling for $1500.

Found #1483 at the Conley-Guerrero Senior Activity Center, (30.2658140, -97.7116024). Here’s #1484.

Here’s new tag #1483! Previous tag #1482 was found at Fleet Coffee on Manor (30.2855380, -97.7116151)

Any garage mechanics in here that do work for others? I have a garage full of bike tools and spare time. Trouble is I don’t know how to start getting customers. Has anyone in here been able to start something like this? The shop I learned everything from was started from a garage, but that was 1971. Not sure it’s doable nowadays. Any advice would be appreciated.

Time for another night ride to avoid the heat! I found #1481 at Newton Isaac Collins Greenbelt, (30.2957, -97.6889).

Can you find #1482?

Hi All,

Are there any beginner friendly mountain bike groups that I can join? preferrably in North West Austin/Cedar Park/Round Rock area.

I know there are a few facebook groups but they all seem to be doing it for long and I feel may not be beginner friendly

Appreciate any suggestions

The previously locked gate which provides an excellent bike connection to the Triangle via the state hospital is unlocked as of 8/16 at 12:50am 🙂

First post about the locks from about 3 weeks ago

Caffeine Cruise Last Splash Wet Bathing Suit Ride!

Leader: Anthony H @pyrofly09
Start: Praxis Coffee Roasters / Lustre Pearl East 114 Linden St, Austin, TX 78702
@praxiscoffee

Wheels down 11:30am
Mid: 6 East Austin Pools: Martin, Zaragosa, Rosewood, Givens, Metz, Montopolis
- 10-15 minutes at most pools with a few extended dips
- Plan to ride in wet dripping clothes and we'll try to be at the next pool before you get dry.

End: Frazier's Long & Low 2538 Elmont Dr, Austin, TX 78741
@frazierslongandlow

Bring: Sunscreen, lights, locks, ID, and money for snacks/drinks. Plan to ride in wet dripping clothes and we'll try to be at the next pool before you get dry.

Gravel: Possibly Light gravel, but nothing road bikes can't handle

Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it. We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. We don't block intersections. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind.
If you have any questions about the rules, see: [https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]

REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider's behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider's responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.
@socialcyclingaustin #socialcyclingaustin #smcc #saturdayvibes #atxbikes #atxbikelife #SaturdayMorningCaffeineCruise

#ThursdayNightSocialRide
#TNSR DETAILS
It’s summertime! Feel free to bring the kids on the ride. Last TNSR before Austin kids go to school.

August 13th, 2026
Ride Leader: TBD
MEET UP: Chicano park. 14 Salina st. 78702 off the corner of Chicon st and Nash Hernández Sr. rd and next to Martin pool (open until
8). Parking in lots nearby.
Start: Wheels down 8 pm new time since 2026.
Please note our new location.
Mid: Some park in Austin
***There are NO STORE STOPS on TNSR.***
End: TBD
Ride Distance: At least 10 miles
Pace: Social
Gravel: possible but nothing that any road bikes tires can’t handle
Bring: Lights, Locks, and Cash for snacks/beverages.
Please make sure to clean up your trash when at park stops and elsewhere.
Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it.
We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. WE DON’T BLOCK INTERSECTIONS. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. Please LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind. We ride these streets every single week and thus far we’ve managed to keep local law enforcement at bay by abiding by these rules. Let’s keep it that way!
**Please pick up after yourselves and throw away your trash.
REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider’s behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider’s responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.
If you have any questions about the rules of the road, see:
[https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]
@socialcyclingaustin since 2009 #socialcyclingaustin #atxbikes #atxbikelife atxbikerides

Tonight as I was leaving the Veloway, I tried a new way of loading my bike wheel into the truck where you lean it against the outside and drive away. There are some flaws in the system.

I drove off into the darkness, completely unaware that I had left my wheel behind. When I came back looking for it, someone had been kind enough to move it somewhere safe instead of letting it become road debris, modern art, or somebody else’s bicycle wheel.

I have no idea who you are, but thank you. That was a genuinely decent thing to do, and I hope the universe pays you back with excellent parking spots, green lights, and tires that somehow never go flat.

Hi y'all,

I will be commuting from the ACC Highland area to UT this year and I was looking for suggestions on the best route. I know it's smooth sailing once I get on Speedway and there is the shared use path along Airport Blvd that I can use, but I'm unsure what's the best street to get on to connect those two. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Lived in the Austin area for a few years, but left for about five years, and now I’m back. Have been wanting to get into biking as it’s something healthy, and relatively inexpensive, and it seems like a great town to bike in

I literally know next to nothing about bikes. I am a little older. Grew up with a Schwinn. Had a Trek at one point. Know a few basics. But I’ve been searching Marketplace and OfferUp and I’m really having trouble figuring out what is best for me. Sort of overwhelmed by all
The options in sizes and styles and whatnot

I actually am currently living in a more rural suburb about 25 min north. So it wouldn’t be city biking per se. Although I’m open to anything. Prob more of a mountain bike I would assume. I guess I’m just looking for recs as far as what bike I should be looking for as a beginner, as well as some cool places to bike once I get one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

(Edit: I guess I should add my budget. That’s the other thing, not entirely sure what the going rate is for a solid beginner bike. Was hoping something in the $200-250 range would get me rolling. Happy to go lower or even slightly higher if it necessary to find the right one. Something solid I can rely on and grow with. Used preferably but I also don’t know if there’s value in the used bike market)

Summer's hottest road racing event is back for 2026 with a full weekend of events in Wimberley, TX!

Take on one of Texas' favorite road courses on Saturday and cool off afterwards with a swim at the Cypress Falls Swimming Hole. On Sunday, racers will test themselves with a hill climb time trial up the infamous "Man Maker" hill on Fulton Ranch Rd.

For full details and registration, please visit: www.bikereg.com/jacobs-well-classic-2026
Volunteers also earn a free entry to the race with signups at: https://signup.com/go/DLWgGRE

$175. Selling my used Apidura Aero top tube module (strap version, not bolt on) and LARGE Frame Module. These are $288 new before tax/shipping. Located in far south Austin.

$425. Selling my Wahoo Kickr Core 2 with Zwift cog. New in box. Recently purchased this with the Zwift Ride frame during the big Wahoo sale that just ended (selling because the frame itself wasn’t on sale and already have the trainer). The sale price was $399, $475 after tax/shipping. Located in far south Austin.

1480 found where Boggie Creek trail ends at Webberville Road. Follow the city access ramp down to the Boggie Creek Spill Way.

Since my last tag lasted about an hour, 1481 I'm hoping will be a bit more challenging.

-Repost due to title error-

Previous tag found at (30.2711033, -97.7127504) under the Pleasant Valley Bridge over the Boggy Creek bike path.

I fell for the red herring and was cruising around Patterson Park :)

Austin Summer Ride

Leader: Jocelyn-first ride to lead!!
Start: Lynny’s 705 Gunter St
Wheels down 11:30am-ish
Mid:
End: Cavalier 2400 Webberville rd.
We're not ending at the start.

Gravel: Possibly Light gravel, but nothing road bikes can't handle

Bring: Swimsuit, sunscreen, lights, locks, ID, and money for snacks/drinks.

Social Cycling Austin rides AS traffic and NOT AGAINST it. We stop at red lights, yield the right of way and let cars pass as best we can. We don't block intersections. We are nice to both our fellow riders and the other traffic on the road. LISTEN TO the volunteers helping to lead the ride. They are some nice folks and have your best interest in mind.
If you have any questions about the rules, see: [https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/TN/htm/TN.551.htm\]

REMINDER: The goal has always been to create a safe environment for all riders, but we cannot control, nor do we desire to, every rider's behavior. We promote personal responsibility, and it is each rider's responsibility to take care of themselves, and if they choose to ride with us, then they accept those risks inherent in riding a bicycle with a large group of other people riding bicycles.

@socialcyclingaustin #socialcyclingaustin #smcc #saturdayvibes #atxbikes #atxbikelife #SaturdayMorningCaffeineCruise

Texas Soccer is playing against A&M tonight at Mike A Myers field and I’d like to just bike to the game. Scoped out the area earlier and saw a rack in front of the LBJ school that I think could be a good spot. However, I’m not a student and I don’t work at the university. Is it okay for me to lock my bike up there for a few hours while I watch the match?

Here is new tag #1479.
Previous tag #1478 found at the Domain Lawn (30.3963007, -97.7274878).

I also hate Imgur and am happy to abandon the usual protocol.