CYCLING: Exploring Austin, Texas. Capitol of Texas Highway

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Capitol of Texas Highway Loop 360 in west Austin. Cycling in ATX today along one of the most scenic urban highways in Texas. The area surrounding loop 360 and west Austin holds some of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the country. Full of scenic views, rugged hills, endless trees, dramatic rivers, skyline views and an impressive bridge to top it off. The Pennybacker Bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge of Texas. It’s an Austin icon and there’s no better way to see it than by bicycle.
Austin, Texas
Distance: 22.79 Miles
1,969 Feet of Elevation Gain
Max Elevation: 956 Feet
Avg Speed: 10.9 MPH
Top Speed: 34.4 MPH
Temperature: High 81°, Low 46°
2 MPH SW Wind
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0:31 Barton Creek
0:50 Skyline View
2:28 Scenic Overlook
5:06 Crossing Pennybacker Bridge
7:16 Skyline/Hill View
8:46 Pennybacker Bridge Overlook
9:56 Austin Skyline

[@ericr.7311]

I love the scenery around the better part of the highway, BUT HOLY HELL I CANT IMAGINE BIKING ON IT. You need some balls to do that. Austin really need to create more bike infrastructure. It would be nice after all. (:

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Thanks for watching!

[@tigerholm1]

Great video and scenery

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Thanks for watching!