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What’s it like to ride a camel through the West Texas desert? I found out
I’ve traversed West Texas by foot, mountain bike, horse, raft, canoe and kayak, but last week’s overnight camel trek through Cibolo Creek Ranch south of Marfa felt like no other. Riding through the Chihuahuan Desert on a camel feels sort of like riding a rocking chair...
River crossings, longhorns and hills: Fifty miles of gravel biking around Mason
My mustard-colored Specialized Diverge got a taste of real gravel this weekend, when I crunched over 50 miles of undulating two-lane roads around Mason.Highlights of my gravel biking excursion? White-tailed deer that bounded over ranch fences and streaked in front of...
This company makes women’s cycling gear designed to fit all body types
I’ve got a problem with most of those stretchy, made-for-bike-racing jerseys. They’re mostly too tight, for one. Also, I hate the way they gather at the bottom, then ride up my belly as I pedal. That’s why half the time when I head out on my bike I end up wearing just...
People are dumping heaps of junk on the side of roads and it ticks me off
What’s up with dumping trash on the side of rural roads around Austin? I rode my bike from my home in Allandale to Manor and back this morning, eager to knock off some miles in less than 100-degree heat. And while the ride featured some beautiful rolling terrain, a...
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