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Texas Hill Country Weekend Spin

Gather in historic Fredericksburg to experience the center of German heritage in Texas.

A cycling Mecca destination, perfect roads, very low traffic and stunning views
Destination
Texas
Activity
Biking
Level
Intermediate
Level

Perfect for the cycling newbies who already enjoy being active, or anyone who just wants to take it easy.

Pedal at a meandering pace, stopping to take pictures, savor a leisurely lunch and explore the surroundings. Enjoy quiet roads along flat and rolling terrain zigzagging through vineyards, olive groves and farmland.

  • Average daily distance: 35-45 miles
  • Terrain: flat and rolling

Our Athletic Beginner tours are perfect for those who aren’t avid cyclists, but are fit and love to exercise regularly.

On these trips, you’ll enjoy a flowing pace with plenty of time throughout the day to indulge in the local specialties, take in the local culture and enjoy the magnificent views. There will be an occasional hill, more rolling terrain and higher mileage than an Easy tour.

  • Average daily distance: 35-45 miles
  • Terrain: flat and rolling
  • Our guides will offer cycling clinics and one-on-one coaching in cadence, positioning and the art of shifting efficiently on rolling hills.

You love being active and cycling is your preferred way. You are in good physical condition and ride whenever you can.

Intermediate tours maintain a steady pace with opportunities to push yourself by tackling challenging climbs with great descents over stunning terrain. You’ll still have time to explore and enjoy the landscape and towns you’ll visit.

  • Average daily distance: 40-50 miles
  • Terrain: rolling with some hills

You are an avid cyclist who trains regularly, participates in bicycling events and is eager to plan their next bicycling vacation. You enjoy a vigorous ride, challenging climbs and thrilling descents.

These “Epic” and “follow the race” tours are spectacular and have plenty of classic climbs and are perfect for cyclists who covet long mileage with lots of hills and varying terrain.

  • Average daily distance: 45+ miles
  • Terrain: hilly with long climbs
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Duration
3 Days
If you are craving to get away and taste a true pedaling paradise during the wildflower early spring in Texas, this trip will get your dreams covered!
From $1,295 PP
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If you are craving to get away and taste a true pedaling paradise during the wildflower early spring in Texas, this trip will get your dreams covered!

Gather in historic Fredericksburg to experience the center of German heritage in Texas. This community founded in 1846 by German settlers is rooted in its European past, but influenced by the Texas landscape and culture. Authentic German food along with Tex-Mex and barbecue, and now numerous wineries all merge here. 

The cycling is some of the best in Texas with scenic views provided by, you guessed it, hills! Springtime is also special around here as it is famous for its wildflowers. For a laid back break there’s nearby Luckenbach, where Waylon and Willie hung out. Enjoy the beauty and challenge of the Willow City Loop, which Bicycling Magazine called the best ride in Texas.

Tour Essence

  • Enjoy early Spring weather and blooms.
  • Cycle among the hills where German settlers and the native Comanches both lived.
  • Enjoy the varied cuisine from German to Mexican.
  • Roll by vineyards and visit wineries.
  • Stroll through the historic downtown and visit the shops and museums.
  • Birthplace of Admiral Chester A Nimitz, commander of the U.S. Pacific fleet in WW2, and home to the National Museum of the Pacific War.
  • Stay at the Fredericksburg Inn on Baron’s Creek or a nearby hotel of your choice.
  • Visit nearby Enchanted Rock State Natural Area or LBJ Ranch National Historic Park before or after.

What to Expect

Terrain
Hilly
Start Location
Fredericksburg, Texas
End Location
Fredericksburg, Texas
Mileage
Average Daily: 33.5 - 49 Total: 100 - 147
Elevation
Average Daily: 1,450 - 2,350 Total: 4,400 - 7,000
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What's Included

Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.

 

 

 

  • Three Ciclismo Feast days
  • Van service and support
  • 2 dinners, 1 pic nic lunch
  • Ciclismo Guides
  • Van Support 
  • Snacks 
  • Cultural visits and walks
  • Ciclismo Goodie Bag
  • Welcome cocktail
  • 1 vineyard visit 

For this trip we do not provide bicycles. Please contact us if you require a rental bicycle, or check this local bike shop for further info:

Jack & Adams Bicycles, 206 S. Lincoln, Fredericksburg; 830-992-3008, www.jackandadamsfredericksburg.com. Giant TCR Advanced road bikes. $50/day for 3 days. Will build up then disassemble shipped bikes for $65 each way.

Hill Country Bicycle Works, 702 E. Main St. Fredericksburg, 830-990-2609, www.hillcountrybicycle.com. Specialized road bikes, Hybrid Trek E-Bikes. $35-$50/day on road bikes, $70/day for E-Bike.

  • 2 dinners
  • 1 Picnic lunch
  • All Accommodations (3 nights) at Hotel Fredericksburg Inn&Suites
  • Cycle among the hills were German settlers and the native Comanches both lived
  • Visit to vineyards / wineries
  • Birthplace of Admiral Chester A Nimitz, commander of the U.S. Pacific fleet in WW2, and home to the National Museum of the Pacific War
  • Visit nearby Enchanted Rock State Natural Area or LBJ Ranch National Historic Park before or after the trip

Dates

2021

Mar 19-21
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Oct 29-31
Available
Nov 5-7
Available
From $1,295 PP
$ 400 Optional Single Supplement
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Any of our tours can be made private. Contact us to learn more.
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Guaranteed

Confirmed tours are dates that have been selected by us that have a very high probability of reaching the minimum group size for us to run the tour and for you to receive the best Ciclismo Classico experience. These tours are confirmed as much as a year in advance, compared to our regularly scheduled tours which are confirmed around 90 days prior to departure.  When you place your deposit for a confirmed tour, you have the green light to make your pre and post travel plans and even book your flight with our personal guarantee that your tour will run!

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Optional Single Supplement

If you are traveling alone, this optional single supplement will guarantee you a room to yourself at each hotel. The cost of a single room is often more than half the price of a shared room, so this additional supplement reflects that increased cost for each night over the course of the trip.

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