Austin Cycling Resources
Austin is not exactly an international mountain biking destination. HOWEVER, there is a cycling scene, including mountain biking (though no mountains technically).Some transplants are surprised to learn this.
Below photo is of the only lift-assisted bike park in Texas (and the only lift statewide), Spider Mountain.
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​See below for more resources to get you out and about on your bike in our fair city.

Road Riding
Car traffic is increasingly worse in the Austin area. The safest bet is to find roads with restricted traffic or dedicated bike paths.​
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Our favorite ride is Park Road 1C in Bastrop, with little traffic. It is great for hill training and peaceful nested among windy pine trees.
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Mountain Biking
Facebook groups to check out if you are new to the area or new to cycling in Austin. I won't post them all because groups come and go frequently, but these have been around a while with a fair amount of activity.
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Austin MTB Trail Conditions: This page is for all central Texas mountain bike trail systems and their riders and supporters to have a single place to go to when looking for info on how a particular system is after a rain event. Please use this page to post conditions or ask questions about your favorite riding place!
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ATX Mountain Biking: Discussions local group of people who like to ride around the ATX area and have fun doing it. Links to rides, photos of community members and discussions of local issues related to mountain biking.
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Texas Enduro, buy, sell & trade: This page was created for people wanting to sell, buy or trade anything related to mountain biking, specifically Enduro.