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Navigate a winding circuit of county roads on this easy 32.4-mile loop north of Austin. You’ll tour open plains and pass through several country towns–if you can find them.
From Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Texas, this 32.4-mile route makes a counter clockwise loop through farmland and rolling hills to the small-town store in Weir. Shoulderless country roads on almost the entire route are perfect for a calm cruise through the gently rolling plains, but be warned: navigation is this route’s biggest challenge.
The web of country roads isn’t well signed and sprawling farmland between junctions means that missing a turn can take you miles past your intended destination. Use Highways 130 and 29 (both of which you’ll cross twice on this route) as landmarks and be weary of navigating north of Weir on Farm Road 971. For an intro to this ride, consider joining the Austin Cycling Association for one of its regular hosted rides in the area, or keep your GPS, cue sheet and/or map on hand for quick references en route.
Special thanks to Jessica Talley for the ride submission. More details at: http://bicycling.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/334235.
