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Chad G went cycling
January 3, 2026
Buttercup Trails Linkup
Getting lost in the woods is half the fun!
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Chad G went cycling
October 19, 2025
Brushy Creek
My first ride after the Big Bend trip, and first ride in a while without carrying full bikepacking bags. I almost forgot what my bike looks like naked.
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Chad G went for a hike
October 7, 2025
Big Bend National Park: Dugout Wells Trail
Nice, short hike where one can learn a little about the desert vegetation and see some nice mountain views.
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Chad G went cycling
October 6, 2025
Big Bend National Park: Rio Grande Village Drive
Rode from my campsite at K-Bar 1 up to the Panther Junction Visitors Center to top off my water bottles, then downhill to Rio Grande Village.
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Chad G went gravel riding
October 5, 2025
Big Bend National Park: River Rd and Glenn Springs
Rode from Rio Grande Village southwest on River Road East, then north on Glenn Springs Road to my campsite at K-Bar 1.
In the heat and dryness, I found I couldn't eat my Clif Bars, Skratch bars, or tortillas leaving me dependent on gels for energy. I eventually bonked about…
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Chad G went cycling
September 27, 2025
Buttercup Creek Cave Preserve
Most of this trip was road, but I explored the double-track and trails at the cave preserve a bit.
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Chad G went cycling
September 6, 2025
East of Pflugerville, TX
Did a loop out east of Pflugerville, then a lap around the lake.
Never miss an opportunity to stop and look at water.
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Chad G went cycling
August 31, 2025
Brushy Creek and Morning Trail Coffee
My regular out-and-back on Brushy Creek, except I took my kitchen and stopped to make a cup of coffee before turning around and heading home.
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Chad G went cycling
August 30, 2025
Parmer/Ronald Reagan Out-and-Back
Fully loaded with bikepacking gear, training for my trip to Big Bend in October.
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