The Ride
This Bike Tour follows the Shoal Creek Trail south, through Pease Park, Downtown, over Lady Bird Lake with a beautiful skyline view, up the Barton Creek Trail, to the most sacred place in Austin, Barton Springs Pool. The springs/pool are fed by underground water from Edward's Aquifer, meaning the water is a perfect temperature every single day of the year. The pool was created by damming Barton Creek almost 100 years ago, but legend has it that pre-colonial inhabitants of Austin used the springs as a healing grounds. Jump in the pool and experience its magical healing power. Once we are sufficiently "Chilled-out," we will hop back on our bikes, ride back through the creek, and call it a day.
What's Included?
1) A Bike
2) A Helmet
3) Free Beer / Water
4) Sunscreen
5) Towels - but I often dry off just by riding home
How Hard Is It?
The whole experience lasts about three hours. It consists of 1-2 hours of cycling and 1-2 hours of chilling, depending on our pace. The distance is almost exactly ten miles, with just a short distance ridden in the street. Most of the ride is on car-free trails. The route includes pavement, gravel, asphalt, a few minor climbs, and in-general, just a lot of exposure to the outdoors. None of the physical activity could really be considered anything other than easy-to-moderate, but when you're in the Texas Heat, for 2-4 Hours at a time, you have to be conscious of the heat, hydration, and sunburn.
What Do I Need To Bring?
1) A Swimsuit - I recommend arriving in your swimsuit if you want to swim. I will be in mine for the whole ride.
2) Common Sense - Austin is very, very hot. If it's the summer, there is some reasonable expectation that you show up relatively hydrated, and I recommend putting on sunscreen before you arrive.
3) Please fill out the liability waiver in advance if you don't want to do it when you get here.
Where Do We Meet?
Our Meeting point is a vacant lot at 2816 Rio Grande St, Austin TX 78705
When Do We Meet?
Come get your waiver signed and bike seat adjusted around 8:45AM, so we can roll out around 9AM. The earlier you show up, the more exploring we can do
Where Do I Park?
I do not have parking, and West Campus is the busiest neighborhood in Texas. There is paid street parking on Rio Grande, and the street parking just north of 29th street is free. Leave yourself some time to find a spot. Transit access to the area isn't terrible, but I recommend walking or calling a cab over taking the bus.
How Much Does It Cost?
Only $30 for an afternoon down by the creek
How Do I Sign Up?
For the tour on Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 11AM, you may register here
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