Austin Cycling Association Ridemaps

Very possibly ACA's flattest ride. Four distances, from 24 to 77 miles. The longest route circles Granger Lake with some excellent views from the top of the dam. Meet in Taylor at the bank parking lot at Third and Porter (one block NE of the light at Hwy 79 and Main). Ride start location: http://g.co/maps/sx6xp  

Road bike rides of 52 and 41 miles, plus a beautiful 44-mile ride suitable for mountain bikes. Take US Hwy. 290 west to US 281; go south (left) on 281 to Blanco. Turn right in the center of town on FM 1623 and park in the high school lot, a short distance on the left side. Apres-ride dining options include the famous Blanco Bowling Club Cafe, the Real Foods Cafe and the Sunset Restaurant. For ride start location see: http://g.co/maps/j9wjb

This is a 50-mile loop through “flat to rolling” terrain that first goes north to Cele which was established in the late 19th century and named for Lucille Custer, daughter of the local store owner. The 1891 store itself has been featured as a location in several movies. Then ride east to Elgin which owes its existence to a major flood of the Colorado River in 1869 which caused the railroad to be rerouted through the "city". Please make sure you spend money at the store at the ride start if you avail yourself of their facilities. The "Map" link to the right (if you are signed in) takes you to a cue sheet. The ACA Cotton Capers map has all the roads on it. 

One of our very best urban rides. Two challenging climbs & a few “walnuts”. The views over the Hill Country and the Downtown from City Park Road make them worthwhile. Some roads with moderate traffic. Join us afterwards for a coffee or a sandwich at the San Francisco. Ride start at NW District Park at the 6700 block of Shoal Creek Blvd.;. The "map" link (to the right if you are logged in) takes you to a cue sheet. For a map of the ride see: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/34711578/  Ride start location: http://tinyurl.com/ctutraf  

Rides of about 24, 46 and 69 miles in rolling to flat countryside southeast of Austin. The longest ride goes all the way to Lockhart. Check out the African animals at the TDC landfill on the way back. Meet at Williams Elementary School at Mairo and Blue Valley Dr. (One block east of South First Street and six blocks south of William Cannon). For ride start location see: http://tinyurl.com/63ukuk4

A revision of an old route.  Ride start: Roger Hanks Pkwy. East on 290 to Dripping Springs. Cross RR12.  In about 1½ miles turn left on Roger Hanks Pkwy.  Park on the loop road opposite the Sheriff's department.

The 17-, 31-, 45- and 59-mile rides follow Onion Creek and then climb across the Great Divide into the Blanco River Basin, offering one of the most spectacular cycling views anywhere. Plenty of hills, open vistas and fire-ant mounds.  For ride start location see: http://goo.gl/maps/eLvtn

Important note: the mileages on the ACA map/cue sheet might be slightly too high as the old ride start was on the other side of Hwy 290. 

Explore a part of Bell County on “roads less travelled”.  A very attractive 50-mile loop with shorter options (the latter with no store stop). Mostly low-trafficked roads and no mega-hills though quite a bit of cumulative climbing on several gentle rollers. Ride start at the Union State Bank on East Main@Patterson in Florence  http://goo.gl/maps/sqZlm . Can take either TX-183/FM-970 or I-35/FM-195 to get there.  Map link on the right will take you to the cue sheet; a GPS map is here http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4053640

A fine ride from Wimberley that takes us through Fischer (with its 1890s dance hall) towards Canyon Lake. Named after the old Wimberley Hillaceous that used to go to Luckenbach. There is a new store stop on FM-306 which does require single file. Be cautious of low water crossings in the event of heavy rainfall.  Can be started either from the primary school on Greenacres (weekends only) or the parking lot opposite the Greenacres fire station (rest room available). 

Rides of 16, 24, 46, and 65 miles begin in San Gabriel Park in Georgetown and go as far east as Granger. From I-35 take exit 262 (Williams Dr./RR 2338) and drive east (right) to Austin Ave., turn left and then right onto Chamber Way. Park just east of the stop sign at Morrow St. (near the restrooms). For ride start location see http://tinyurl.com/3jhesxw

A 35-mile urban ride with some great views of the Lake and a couple of short, sharp climbs (incl. one that will get your attention). Some roads with moderate traffic. Coffee or a sandwich at the San Francisco Café. The "map" link (to the right if you are logged in) takes you to a cue sheet. For a map of the ride see: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/33868868/ Ride start location: http://tinyurl.com/c2lyc9v  

 This is a 42-mile urban ride that manages to avoid any serious hills in spite of being on the NW side of town. It combines bits of three of our other rides and goes Rosedale > Mesa > Jollyville > Anderson Mill > Lime Creek and then back a similar route.  We try and avoid heavily-trafficked roads whenever possible. Store-stop en route. 

The ride routes are 14, 19, 25, 48 and 63 miles through flat to slightly rolling farmland. Exit Wells Branch Parkway off of I35 and proceed east. Turn left onto Dessau road (FM 685) and proceed north to the T at the toll road. Take a left at the T and take your next right into the Hendrickson High School parking lot. See: http://tinyurl.com/44b574e

Ride through quiet county roads in the foothills of the Hill Country between Georgetown and Hwy 183.   For shorter distances, the wide streets inside Sun City are perfect for the beginner or family. The longer options are 25, 38, 52 and 60 miles. Going north on Interstate 35, take Exit 262. Follow access road to traffic signal at Williams Drive. Turn left (west) onto Williams Drive and go about 5 miles to Sun City entrance (right turn in at traffic signal). Follow Del Webb Boulevard 1.7 miles and turn right onto Texas Drive.  Go down Texas Drive for about two blocks, then turn left into the large parking lot in front of the Community Center, which is the second large building. Do not park in the vicinity of the first building. That is the Fitness Center. Ride start location: http://g.co/maps/fmmq7

These rides of 26, 38, or 56 miles through flat to slightly rolling terrain are suitable for novice riders. The long route goes through historic Coupland. Pig out (cycling term) on hot-gut sausage afterwards. Meet at the Park & Ride lot on Hwy 95, about 0.5 miles north of the Hwy 95/Hwy 290 intersection (in front of the baseball field) in Elgin. Ride start location: http://g.co/maps/9cbxr

Join us for local legend and former owner of Rocky Hill Ranch (mountain bikers are probably familiar with this place), Paul Uhl's recommended Smithville area road ride. The ride covers some of the great roads of Bastrop and Fayette County with options of 17, 41 and 58 miles. Be sure to bring plenty of water for the medium and long distance rides as the only stores are available on the 58-mile option in Flatonia. From Austin, take SH 71 east to Smithville. In Smithville exit right on SH 95 South and follow 2-3/4 miles to Smithville High School on left. Ride start location: http://g.co/maps/6tg2m  

This is (surprise) a Popsicle-shaped route on the northwest of town.  It includes an out-and-back on Old Jollyville, together with the Lime Creek - Volente loop. It is not suitable when heavy boat traffic can be anticipated around Volente. This is likely to be on weekends when lake conditions are favorable. Meet near the Barnes and Noble at the Arboretum but please do not park too close to the retail stores. Distance can easily be increased to about 50+ miles by starting closer in to town. 

Ride start url: http://goo.gl/maps/Wg3Xz