Destination Cycling in the Texas Hill Country
Promoting self-guided bicycling in the "Cycling Capital of Texas - Fredericksburg and the Hill Country".
Cycling Routes - Free, detailed routes, utilizing excellent bicycling roads; we highlight points of interest and "hills of interest".
Visitor Resources - B&B's, inn's, motels, restaurants, attractions, etc...
More - Unique features and hazzards cyclists might encounter riding these rural routes
Fredericksburg, Texas
An ideal cyclists' home base, Fredericksburg offers great restaurants, bountiful lodging, and numerous attractions. These features also make it an infinitely entertaining non-cyclist's retreat.
Texas Hill Country Region
A road cyclists dream, the Texas Hill Country offers many miles of quiet hilly roads, substantially great weather; and friendly, entertaining towns. The central location of the Texas Hill Country makes it easily accessible for cyclists all over the state. The proximity of Fredericksburg to major airports in Austin and San Antonio puts the Texas Hill Country within reach of cyclists looking for an exceptional vacation destination.
Overview
Our aim is straightforward: The definitive resource for self-guided cycling vacations in the Texas Hill Country. Local merchants sponsor our routes and support our promotion of the Cycling Capital of Texas, thus benefiting as cyclists travel here and support them.
Routes
More than just maps, the free Cycling Routes (published in PDF format for users to download and print) also present:
- relevant data describing the route, such as distance and climbing information
- points of interest along the route
- hills of interest
- food and drink resources found (or not) along the way
- detailed narrative describing roads and scenery
- detailed, road-by-road route description
- and, of course, maps of the route
Resources
Planning a visit to Fredericksburg and the Hill Country? Utilize our Visitor Resources section for information related to lodging, dining, local attractions, directions to Fredericksburg, local weather, climate information, and more.
Responsibilities
Cyclists using this site to plan a trip to the Texas Hill Country are reminded that, when on your bike, you are an ambassador representing all cyclists. When riding here (or anywhere for that matter), bear this fact in mind and ride courteously. This is prime cycling country, please do your part to keep it that way. The Responsibilities section highlights the rights of cyclists and the "wrongs" of cyclists. CycleTexas.com makes an ongoing and fervent effort to promote friendly cycling compatible with the needs and expectations of motorists.
Obstacles
Our Obstacles section highlights a few unique features of our roads that city-oriented cyclists may not have encountered. Examples of these include cattle guards and water crossings. Read up before riding among these curiosities; not to simply avoid confusion, but to negotiate them with savior faire.
Contact Us
Ride your dream bike on our dream roads. Built, maintained, and grown as a sort of Swiss-army knife for cyclists planning and enjoying self-guided cycling vacations in Fredericksburg and the Hill Country, CycleTexas.com appreciates and values your input and inquiries. Please contact us with any comments or questions related to the site or the region.
We hope to see you here soon. Ride Friendly.
