Its extensive bike route system and hike and bike trails make it attractive for riders of all ages and ability levels, and the surrounding hills are a training ground for world-class athletes. Every weekend finds swarms of riders grunting up the hills of Loop 360, roughing it on the Greenbelt and pedaling the easier trails. Commuting by bike is becoming more popular, especially during the cooler months, as more local residents look for new ways to reduce their impact on the planet. Bike shops are flourishing. It is a sport that offers great cardiovascular benefits, an enormous amount of pleasure for even the least advanced, and also the potential for traumatic or fatal injury.
Few recreations offer quite the range of experiences as does cycling in and around Austin.
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