I work on the west side of Austin, TX and live north of it all. I like to ride the twistiest roads I can find counter-clockwise until I reach home. I take the boring commute of 20 miles and stretch it to around 60, depending on the route.
I have started to track some of my better rides on Motowhere. This is my latest.
http://www.motowhere.com/maps/route/...stin-rideabout
I begin near I-35 and Parmer. No fun pics here, just work and traffic. I go Parmer to MoPac to 360, more traffic, but looking better the closer I get to the Colorado. Before the Colorado, I take Old Spicewood Springs road to the right. Very curvy and shady, nice in Texas summers.
I pulled down off Old Spicewood Springs road to the Adirondack Trail where it crosses the Bull Creek. I've seen it over the road and impassible so many times in the past...
A Ninja hiding in the brush.
A bit dry lately.
One of a few neat little pools.
The Ninja 'off-road'
Across the Colorado and off on Bee Caves (2244). 71 to 620 gets a bit urban, but still nice vistas. Roll over Mansfield Dam and slow down to take in the view, though it is easy to get excited on a sporty bike.
Left on Comanche trail ends the speed runs. I rode all the way to the end this time, visiting Wentz and McGregor (Hippie Hollow) parks.
A big drop-off.
One of many mini-mansions built into the hill sides.
THIS is what's for sale?!?
I was amazed to find that the bluff was for sale.
McGregor has an exit that you can roll around on a bike when they are closed.
Back up the road to Oasis Bluff and left on Bullick Hollow road. Down to Cypress Creek park, this sign used to be at the water's edge...
Nice shady rest.
Left on Anderson Mill (2769) and down to Volente, then on to everyone's favorite, Lime Creek Road!
I stopped off at Sandy Creek Park for a drink and some shade.
The KLR rider was nowhere to be seen...
After the rest, Lime Creek road beckoned, hence the end of the photos. I hit Anderson Mill Road again, then 1431 (Whitestone) and Vista Rock to Crystal Falls, which finally is open all the way through!
Hit Google Maps or Motowhere and find the roads that near you that make you feel like a part time adventurer, even if you can't afford a support crew or photographer!
