This is the third part of Rob D’Amico’s series looking at Tour Das Hugel and his attempt to do the 2011 ride. See here for Part I. and here for part II. He also is hosting a fundraiser that lets you donate a set amount for each mile he completes, with all proceeds going to [...]
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Tour Das Hugel … A voyage of transformation, and pain (Part II)
This is the second part of Rob D’Amico’s series looking at Tour Das Hugel and his attempt to do the 2011 ride. See here for Part I. He also is hosting a fundraiser that lets you donate a set amount for each mile he completes, with all proceeds going to local bike nonprofits. About Me: [...]
Tour Das Hugel … A voyage of transformation, and pain
On a blustery cold December morning last year I saddled my bike and headed out into the hills. It was supposed to be the beginning of a transformation, a year-long effort to mold myself into a cyclist that could conquer Austin’s toughest ride—Tour Das Hugel, 108 miles of punishing ascents meandering through the hills west [...]
The official unofficial announcement of the 2010 Tour das Hugel
For those who like to punish themselves on a bike, the Tour das Hugel deserves your attention. The free annual 100 mile ride covers Austin’s toughest hills, including 10,000 feet of climbing. This year it will be on Saturday, November 13, 2010, starting at 7:00 AM under the Mopac bridge on Lady Bird Lake. The [...]
Austin Bike Culture Calendar Events: 11/12- 11/18/09
This Saturday offers yet another crazy amount of cycling goodness in addition to all the other regular rides. You’ve got not one but TWO huge bike swaps going on plus trail work, riding and camping with the Austin Ridge Riders AND the Tour Das Hugel for those who want to ride 14,000 vertical feet around [...]
