Start time 9 am but subject to change due to weather conditions. Check back early on ride day.
START LOCATION 51ST STREET YMCA ON ED BLUESTEIN, AKA HWY 183. Park in the parking lot to the right side of the entrance, in the back of the lot.
A moderate C-pace ride (roughly 11 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail to the ABRUPT END and return. Round trip is about 18 miles with an option to continue to Manor. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound. We'll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound and at the Abrupt End. The return is mostly downhill. The trail is two-way and narrows down in spots, with a couple of blind corners. Single-file riding and moderate speed on the corners is strongly recommended!
There are two significant road intersections that require caution to cross.
Bring water, a snack, a spare bicycle tire tube, and tools to fix a flat. Riders will sign a liability waiver at the ride start and must wear a helmet. There are no restrooms on the trail itself. There are restrooms at the Austin Tennis Center, about 1/3 mile off the trail at the top of the hill.
• What to bring
helmet, water/sports drink, tools to fix a flat, spare inner tube, snack(optional)
Optional after-ride coffee at Halcycon, 1905 Aldrich Street, #110.
This ride is cross-posted to the Austin Cycling group on Meetup.com.