Last September I rode 100 miles in one day for BikeMS. It was a long, hard, but extremely gratifying day.
Since then I have tried to make bicycling a part of my regular workout routine. After spending big money for a road bike, you would too!
But I found an additional benefit to cycling across San Antonio: I am getting to know the Alamo City in a completely different way.
I am the new guy to KENS and since I arrived in January, I have tried to spend as much time as possible getting to know the city, mostly by driving to destinations. But in my effort to train for the upcoming Valero Ride to the River, I am now spending more time on two-wheels.
It's amazing what you can learn about San Antonio when you travel its roads on a bicycle. Did you know that a mere half mile North from busy Loop 1604 you can ride on a remote wilderness road with little traffic? And did you know there are a lot of hills in San Antonio! You knew that already, of course, but you can really tell when you are in the saddle and not behind the wheel.
I'm sure I'll encounter more of what the area landscape has to offer this weekend when I ride 55 miles from Retama Park to Austin as part of Tour de Cure. Look for the story here on KENS5.com, as I am going to strap a camera to my bicycle and document the entire ride.
If you'd like to get pedaling and help good causes in San Antonio, here are a few links to consider:
BikeMS Valero Ride to the River is an October event. Start training now!
Tour de Cure San Antonio benefits diabetes
Walk & Roll San Antonio is a group partnered with local agencies to promote good health and cycling.
Bicycle Texas offers riding events in the San Antonio area.
San Antonio Cycling Club offers no-one-left-behind rides for beginners each week.
Ride safe!
