Rail trail extravaganza
05-09-19, 03:03 PM
#51
Every day a winding road
I will look you up next time I’m in town. The pizza was from across the street at LG’s. Was planning to eat at Princess Diner, but didn’t make it before closing time. Had breakfast there instead. And BTW, I learned my lesson last time about riding up the switchbacks. This time I pushed my bike directly up the road.
05-09-19, 03:16 PM
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05-09-19, 07:16 PM
#53
Somewhat slow older guy
AusTexMex - Thanks for the info. I'll be coming thru there Monday June 3rd, and I'll be staying at the Donges Drive-in Motel in Meyerdale. Just looked too cool to pass up.
05-09-19, 09:05 PM
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Every day a winding road
05-11-19, 02:34 AM
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The switchbacks get you up to the train depot and Trail Inn from the GAP. There are bike racks available near the top of the switchbacks and by the train roundabout if you want to lock up and walk the stairs in to town. Helpful if you're bike is loaded down and you have been riding all day.
There are more bike racks at the Trail Inn. You can lock up there and stay in the bunkhouse or carry your camping gear up the ramps to the Trail Inn campground, which is actually very nice. Go through the back of campground and walk right in to town. Our house is near the top of the hill. Me, wife, and kids ride, walk, run the hill multiple times everyday when there. Usually not bike touring but frequently loaded with groceries, supplies, etc. We are used to it.
Where we live full time in Austin, there are lots of hills, too.
There are more bike racks at the Trail Inn. You can lock up there and stay in the bunkhouse or carry your camping gear up the ramps to the Trail Inn campground, which is actually very nice. Go through the back of campground and walk right in to town. Our house is near the top of the hill. Me, wife, and kids ride, walk, run the hill multiple times everyday when there. Usually not bike touring but frequently loaded with groceries, supplies, etc. We are used to it.
Where we live full time in Austin, there are lots of hills, too.
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05-11-19, 01:32 PM
#56
Every day a winding road
We need one of these. 
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