Cafeend Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 City park tomorrow morning and maybe flat rock later if not Saturday. Sent from my moto g(7) supra using TapatalkFlat Rock has delayed its opening till probably Saturday Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Flat Rock has delayed its opening till probably Saturday Sent from my SM-N960U using TapatalkThanks for the heads up, I'll probably do it Saturday and Sunday then. Sent from my moto g(7) supra using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafkiller Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 On 12/31/2020 at 11:18 AM, throet said: Darn! Hope you are joking. I'm a paramedic so it's a nearly everyday thing. Wife and I went hiking on NY day for our first First Hike. Cameron Park wasn't that bad. A lot of puddle on the low trail but that was it. I went riding yesterday there and the upper trails are good. Still a little damp and there is a lot of leaves on the ground. So much so that a couple of times I couldn't tell the trail from the non-trail. I ended the year with a big crash so I'm working on slowly getting my confidence back. Yesterday was good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafkiller Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Double post. Edited January 4, 2021 by Leafkiller see topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Wife and I ended up going to RHR and was able to get in around 17mies. Trail conditions were great and we only saw one guy on the trail and maybe 4-5 others on the greys highway fire road. Perfect weather to be out there. Edited January 4, 2021 by ATXZJ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Hi bikers, I am new to the site, had a question that didn't seem to warrant a new thread so I piled onto this one. Just got back into riding after 20 yrs with a new bike with all the trimmings (pads, gloves, etc). I was wondering if anyone could advise on trails/riding experience on Miller Springs Nature Center (Temple) and the Fort Hood trails (BLORA). Since I am getting back into this, I am not ready yet for black or black diamonds, mostly green-ish, greenish-blue and blue. Spider mtn is on my radar but not yet. Thanks, Rider side up. Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Walnut dirt is absolutely hero level right now. Even Windy loop was good. Get some!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dean said: Hi bikers, I am new to the site, had a question that didn't seem to warrant a new thread so I piled onto this one. Just got back into riding after 20 yrs with a new bike with all the trimmings (pads, gloves, etc). I was wondering if anyone could advise on trails/riding experience on Miller Springs Nature Center (Temple) and the Fort Hood trails (BLORA). Since I am getting back into this, I am not ready yet for black or black diamonds, mostly green-ish, greenish-blue and blue. Spider mtn is on my radar but not yet. Thanks, Rider side up. Dean I was just out there a few weeks ago. Not worth the drive in my opinion, but ok if you are in the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 26 minutes ago, Dean said: Hi bikers, I am new to the site, had a question that didn't seem to warrant a new thread so I piled onto this one. Just got back into riding after 20 yrs with a new bike with all the trimmings (pads, gloves, etc). I was wondering if anyone could advise on trails/riding experience on Miller Springs Nature Center (Temple) and the Fort Hood trails (BLORA). Since I am getting back into this, I am not ready yet for black or black diamonds, mostly green-ish, greenish-blue and blue. Spider mtn is on my radar but not yet. Thanks, Rider side up. Dean this sounds like it needs its own thread. your question is going get skimmed over in this discussion. go ahead, no one will mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) smh 😁 Edited January 4, 2021 by GFisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circuitbreaker Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Dean said: Hi bikers, I am new to the site, had a question that didn't seem to warrant a new thread so I piled onto this one. Just got back into riding after 20 yrs with a new bike with all the trimmings (pads, gloves, etc). I was wondering if anyone could advise on trails/riding experience on Miller Springs Nature Center (Temple) and the Fort Hood trails (BLORA). Since I am getting back into this, I am not ready yet for black or black diamonds, mostly green-ish, greenish-blue and blue. Spider mtn is on my radar but not yet. Thanks, Rider side up. Dean go ride Dana Peak at lake Stillhouse, its a blast: https://www.trailforks.com/region/dana-peak-park/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 17 hours ago, Tree Magnet said: Walnut dirt is absolutely hero level right now. Even Windy loop was good. Get some!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yep, got in a great lap yesterday. today I will hit BCGB to get some more dirt in before the rain tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4fun Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Great dirt! And ridiculously high cedar counts!!!! I'll be riding the wahoo. See you guys on the trails in a few months😓 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 1 hour ago, 4fun said: Great dirt! And ridiculously high cedar counts!!!! I'll be riding the wahoo. See you guys on the trails in a few months😓 I never used to be affected by it. This year it's turning out differently. It's like someone opened a faucet in my nose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: I never used to be affected by it. This year it's turning out differently. It's like someone opened a faucet in my nose. At Brushy today we pulled over to let some riders coming from the other direction pass. I grabbed hold of a cedar branch and unleashed a cloud of dust. Never seen anything like it, but doubled down on my daily Flonase dosage and seem to be no worse for the wear so far. Critically important of course to ditch the clothes you've worn outside and shower all of that crap off as quickly as possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Saw a haze over south austin mid morning and thought it was dust....... Nope just the cedar hellscape. Nuts Edited January 6, 2021 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Bug Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Monday: Rode over to the Millwood Library on Amherst to pick up some books curbside, mostly via Northern Walnut Creek path. Sad snowmen here and there are mostly what's left of The Blizzard of 2021, although there was still some slush on one of the bridges west of Metric. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I got in 20 miles of urban riding, started at 38F. Best thing to happen to me recently was finally working out all of my layers properly. I rode the whole time today with no issue, only my toes got cold in the last 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, AustinBike said: I got in 20 miles of urban riding, started at 38F. Best thing to happen to me recently was finally working out all of my layers properly. I rode the whole time today with no issue, only my toes got cold in the last 15 minutes. Do you wear neoprene shoe covers? My toes are my weakest link in the cold and my new-ish shoe covers have really helped. I haven't ridden in sub 40 conditions yet, but after a recent ride in sub 50 weather I was okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I have some neoprene toe covers. Great for keeping wind out... And keeping icy cold water next to your toes when you step in a puddle. I also have waterproof socks. They keep your feet dry but when your shoes get wet, you can't tell the difference when everything goes numb. Austin never gets cold for long enough to justify the purchase, but I'd own waterproof cycling boots and rechargeable electric socks if I lived someplace cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, The Tip said: Do you wear neoprene shoe covers? My toes are my weakest link in the cold and my new-ish shoe covers have really helped. I haven't ridden in sub 40 conditions yet, but after a recent ride in sub 50 weather I was okay. No, I tried those once and had nothing but problems with my pedals. Finally just gave up on it. Basically just wool socks and those work for 1:45 of a 2 hour ride, so it is workable for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAF Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 11 hours ago, mack_turtle said: I have some neoprene toe covers. Great for keeping wind out... And keeping icy cold water next to your toes when you step in a puddle. I also have waterproof socks. They keep your feet dry but when your shoes get wet, you can't tell the difference when everything goes numb. Austin never gets cold for long enough to justify the purchase, but I'd own waterproof cycling boots and rechargeable electric socks if I lived someplace cold. I have a pair of these for super-cold days -- problem solved. https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/product/apparel-accessories/shimano-series-lsg-2019/SH-MW701.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 Interesting. I have had no issues with these https://www.amazon.com/GIYO-Overshoes,S-XL-Neoprene-Waterproof-WinterProof/dp/B082HXGRX8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=7WXQIHV9Z97W&dchild=1&keywords=neoprene+mountain+bike+shoe+covers&qid=1610456434&sprefix=neoprene+mount%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, The Tip said: Interesting. I have had no issues with these https://www.amazon.com/GIYO-Overshoes,S-XL-Neoprene-Waterproof-WinterProof/dp/B082HXGRX8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=7WXQIHV9Z97W&dchild=1&keywords=neoprene+mountain+bike+shoe+covers&qid=1610456434&sprefix=neoprene+mount%2Caps%2C200&sr=8-4 Thanks for the link, just ordered a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfly Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On my pre-dawn rides that can get down into the 20's and 30's on Barton Creek, I'll wear neoprene toe covers, and slip a chemical hand warmer pack in between the toe cover and the outside of my shoes on top over the toes, works great to keep them warm, and you don't get the discomfort of having a warmer inside the shoe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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