Location: Austin, Texas

Description: Start around the Barton Mall and head north on 360 to Bee Caves Rd. At Bee Cave, pick up 620 north through Lakeway, Buffalo Gap, and Marshall Ford to Anderson Mill. The route ends here so pick you own way back home – or you can just turn around.

Comment: I like this area of Austin. I can get 50+ miles out of this one by the time I get home. There’s even a fun climb between Marshall Ford and Four Points.

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Location: Austin, Texas

Description: This route heads up Duval St. and northwest on Northloop and Shoal Creek. It then jumps over to 360 and down to City Park Road, looping aound then back and south again on 360 to 1, across on Barton Springs and up to the university and back to the start.

Comment: This route combines some popular urban routes with a nice bit of the west part of the city.

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Location: Austin, Texas

Description: Start at the university, head over to the river and go north. Climb a little bit and then head east on Hancock Drive. Pick up Shoal Creek and go south to 35th. Finally, loop around back to the start. There are lots of places to start or end the ride and plenty of variations on the route.

Comment: This urban route in the west central area makes for a nice ride. There’s a bit of climbing in the northwestern portion.

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