9 AM START: Tour de Southern Walnut Creek Trail Ride!
Details
Start time 9 AM sharp! But subject to change depending on weather.
There have been car break ins in the Govalle parking lot. Please don’t leave valuables in your vehicle.
This is a ride-your-own-speed ride (roughly 10 to 14 mph) on The Southern Walnut Creek Trail from the trailhead at Govalle Park to the Abrupt End and return. Round trip is about 20 miles. The trail is paved for the entire distance, with a 1/2 mile hill on the outbound. We'll regroup at the top of the hill on the outbound and at the Abrupt End. The return is mostly downhill. The trail is two-way and narrows down in spots, with a couple of blind corners. Single-file riding and moderate speed on the corners is strongly recommended!
There are two significant road intersections that require caution to cross.
A map of Govalle Park's location is at
http://austinparks.org/parks/govalle-park/
Bring water, a snack, a spare bicycle tire tube, and tools to fix a flat. Riders must wear a helmet. There are sometimes-open restrooms at the Govalle pool and two portapotties at the far end of the parking lot.
There are no restrooms on the trail itself, but there are good restrooms at the tennis courts at the top of the hill and just off the trail by 1/3 mile.
Possible ride post-mortem discussion at a park bench or over hot coffee at a nearby cafe.
• What to bring
helmet, water/sports drink, tools to fix a flat, spare inner tube, snack(optional)