[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[Ron Mc]

electrolytes really help with the heat, and I keep Smart Water in my water 
bottles. 
San Antonio hasn't blocked off downtown blocks and given them to bikes as 
Austin has done, but downtown is quite bike-friendly, and *San Antonio's 
greenway system and The Mission Trail 
*
 
have surpassed what Austin offers - they're working on connecting them all

On Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 2:35:09 PM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>
> Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't even thought about a bike on this 
> trip, just didn't realize Austin was so bike friendly and there were trails 
> right out of downtown. Had I known, I would've tried to bring a bike with 
> me. 
> I did get a B-cycle 3-day pass, which was a reasonable $18. The bikes 
> themselves took a bit to adjust to, but ended up being alright getting me 
> around. They don't seem to be consistently maintained though. At a docking 
> station, I'd have to check tire pressures to select a bike as most had too 
> low pressure to be safely ridden imo.
> I explored downtown and East Austin a bit by bike and did a loop of Lady 
> Bird Lake. The heat wasn't something I was used to, so I got in less rides 
> than I wanted, but it was fun. 
> Austin is definitely now on my list of places to visit with a bike in tow.
> David
>
> On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>>
>> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if 
>> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides 
>> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles 
>> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll 
>> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there 
>> for some short rides.
>> Thanks!
>> David
>> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[David B]

Thanks for the recommendations! I hadn't even thought about a bike on this 
trip, just didn't realize Austin was so bike friendly and there were trails 
right out of downtown. Had I known, I would've tried to bring a bike with 
me. 
I did get a B-cycle 3-day pass, which was a reasonable $18. The bikes 
themselves took a bit to adjust to, but ended up being alright getting me 
around. They don't seem to be consistently maintained though. At a docking 
station, I'd have to check tire pressures to select a bike as most had too 
low pressure to be safely ridden imo.
I explored downtown and East Austin a bit by bike and did a loop of Lady 
Bird Lake. The heat wasn't something I was used to, so I got in less rides 
than I wanted, but it was fun. 
Austin is definitely now on my list of places to visit with a bike in tow.
David

On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>
> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if 
> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides 
> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles 
> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll 
> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there 
> for some short rides.
> Thanks!
> David
> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[Jim Bronson]

Ok never mind, I can see that you're here now.

If you don't want an organized tour, the hike and bike trail is a good
east-west route.

If you want a north-south route I'd try the City of Austin Bike Route 31.
(downtown only)
https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Transportation/2017_Austin_Bike_Map_-_Side_2.pdf
(city wide)
https://austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Transportation/2017_Austin_Bike_Map_-_Side_1.pdf
(interactive/ArcGIS)
https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=c7fecf32a2d946fabdf062285d58d40c=3052120.7123%2C10036958.1486%2C3179054.0456%2C10097891.4819%2C102739

hope this is helpful!

-Jim


On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:40 AM Jim Bronson  wrote:

> This place is run by a friend of mine, I recommend it over a b-cycle,
> which aren't much fun to ride if you ask me.
>
> http://mikesbikesandtours.com/
>
> When are you coming?
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM Mike Packard  wrote:
>
>> I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and boardwalk
>> trails on Ladybird Lake. Mostly stay on the south side of the lake, the
>> path has several breaks in it on the north side. It gets less crowded as
>> you ride east toward Roy G Guerrero Park.
>>
>> There are several other places to rent nicer bikes than b-cycle, e.g.
>> http://www.austinbiketoursandrentals.com/contact/
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>>>
>>> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if
>>> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides
>>> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles
>>> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll
>>> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there
>>> for some short rides.
>>> Thanks!
>>> David
>>> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>>>
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Re: [RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[Jim Bronson]

This place is run by a friend of mine, I recommend it over a b-cycle, which
aren't much fun to ride if you ask me.

http://mikesbikesandtours.com/

When are you coming?



On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM Mike Packard  wrote:

> I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and boardwalk
> trails on Ladybird Lake. Mostly stay on the south side of the lake, the
> path has several breaks in it on the north side. It gets less crowded as
> you ride east toward Roy G Guerrero Park.
>
> There are several other places to rent nicer bikes than b-cycle, e.g.
> http://www.austinbiketoursandrentals.com/contact/
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>>
>> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if
>> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides
>> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles
>> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll
>> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there
>> for some short rides.
>> Thanks!
>> David
>> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>>
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[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[Mike Packard]

I agree, the best short ride near downtown is the granite and boardwalk 
trails on Ladybird Lake. Mostly stay on the south side of the lake, the 
path has several breaks in it on the north side. It gets less crowded as 
you ride east toward Roy G Guerrero Park.

There are several other places to rent nicer bikes than b-cycle, e.g. 
http://www.austinbiketoursandrentals.com/contact/

Mike



On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>
> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if 
> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides 
> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles 
> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll 
> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there 
> for some short rides.
> Thanks!
> David
> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>

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[RBW] Re: Austin Ride Recommendations from Downtown?

[Ron Mc]

the crushed granite trails around Lady Bird Lake, through Barton Springs 
and Zilker Park are nice, shared with pedestrians, and offer shade, which 
is very important in the summer  


    
Two side trips that should be on your list are Hut's Hamburgers - their 
hamburgers are fun,  their onion rings a food group, and their $3.50 
milkshake is the $5 milkshake from Pump Fiction.  Other side trip is 
Sweetish Hill Bakery, where their delightful pastry matches their name - 
merely sweetish  



On Monday, June 11, 2018 at 7:36:05 AM UTC-5, David B wrote:
>
> Should've asked this a week ago, but now that I'm here, wondering if 
> there's any Austin-ites(?) on this list that could recommend some rides 
> from downtown Austin, that are tolerable on an Austin-Bcycle. The b-cycles 
> are subpar compared to what I'm used to in a bikeshare bike, but they'll 
> get me around. I'm flying out tomorrow evening, so have an hour here/there 
> for some short rides.
> Thanks!
> David
> currently enjoying local coffee (Cuvee) in Austin, TX
>

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