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I've done this once. It was OK, but at the end of the day it's like shutting down a highway and letting you bike on it. It's just a huge (from the POV of a cycl
by bretthoerner 5y ago
I've done this once. It was OK, but at the end of the day it's like shutting down a highway and letting you bike on it. It's just a huge (from the POV of a cyclist) empty concrete road. I'd much rather bike around the actual city or do a trail through trees with some sights to see.
Basically, it's all of the bad and boring aspects of driving excepts you're on a bike. But to me one of the best parts of biking is that you're not in a cage on a boring highway. It also has big "drive my truck to the gym to do a run" vibes since it's in the middle of nowhere.
That said, turn 1 is a (fun) beast and being around a bunch of people excited to cycle is the best part.
- epage 5y agoI've not been yet but the draws for me are (1) the novelty and (2) an uninterrupted ride. There aren't many places you I've found to ride that isn't stop and go while also being safe. If only 360 wasn't suicide to ride.
- heyzeusalmighty 5y agoMay I suggest the Veloway across the street from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center?
- gameswithgo 5y agosecond the veloway, and mountain biking in austin is amazing and way less stressful
- bretthoerner 5y agoI hear you loud and clear, but South Walnut Creek is way better than this for uninterrupted riding, IMO. https://www.austintexas.gov/department/southern-walnut-creek-trail https://www.austintexas.gov/department/southern-walnut-creek...
- stefan_ 5y agoFor the Nurburgring, they have events and amateur races they put on: https://radamring.de/en/disciplines/24h-bike-race/ https://radamring.de/en/disciplines/24h-bike-race/