Bicycle Texas The Lone Star State's Best Rides

Bicycle Texas, written by avid cyclist and sports editor Tom Johanningmeier, covers all regions of the state. Each route includes a detailed map, elevation profile and difficulty rating. The author gives thumbnail descriptions of Texas mountain biking trails. Then there's a complete list of bike shops and the lines they carry in case you need a flat fixed or parts for that rare Italian import. In addition, he includes a detailed calendar of the state's riding events, tips for cycling in Texas, a rundown of bicycle clubs around the state as well as custom bicycle makers, in case you want a bespoke, made-in-Texas road bike or commuter. The guide includes routes of some of Texas' most famous rides – the latest version of the Hotter n' Hell 100 in Wichita Falls and the Scenic Loop in Fort Davis, among others. Then there are extreme rides like the 126-mile Alley Oop Brevet, a grueling West Texas loop created by Clare Murphy of the West Texas Randonneurs, a long-distance cycling club, not t