Do you like to ride your bicycle on the rural roads of Texas?

I love to ride my bicycle. I began pursuing fitness on a bicycle back in 1974, mostly as a commuter.

In 1975, as I was attending Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, I discovered the joy of riding in the rural countryside. I loved the fact that I could feel so connected to everything around me, including the views. The biggest challenges of riding on my own were getting snacks, drinks and help if I had a mechanical issue.

Then, in 1987, I discovered small community bike rides and fell in love. There is just so much to experience while I am out on my bicycle. Not only do I get to enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of my surroundings, I get to share the journey with other people during the ride – other riders, event organizers, event volunteers and the local community. Additionally, there are rest stops along the way with snacks and drinks, people to assist with mechanical issues and SAG trucks to transport me back to the start if I wear myself out. The best part is that I get to reap the health benefits provided by cycling.

After riding in many of these rides for decades, I put together 2 different ride series featuring some of the best rides in North and Central Texas. Care to join me?

These two ride series are called the European Tour of Texas and the Road to Hotter’N Hell. When you register for one of these series, you become part of our Fun Bikin’ community. Your registration includes the rides you select. In 2026, we are offering more choices for our ride bundles. For details, please read the information below.

Since 2020, more than 1,000 cyclists have become a part of the Fun Bikin’ community. We want to encourage you to get out on your bicycle and make new friends while you experience the countryside on your bicycle.

All of our featured events offer a variety of distances and our bundles offer options for 3, 4, 5 or 6 rides.

In 2027 we’re offering our standard bundles

Rides & Jersey Bundles

Our standard bundles include your selected rides and one of our custom, made to order jerseys from Peak 1 Sports.

We also offer the option to add a pair of custom socks from DeFeet. These socks feature artwork that matches our jersey design and come in a full range of sizes.

We are working on our sock and jersey designs for 2027. Visit our ETT and RTHH pages to see what our 2026 designs looked like.

Registration for our bundles opens on January 1, 2027.

Do you like hills for breakfast?

Every spring, I spend a week in Fredericksburg enjoying the hills and the quiet roads in Gillespie County. Fredericksburg also has some great places to stay and some very nice places to eat. If this sounds good to you, check out our FREE cycling gathering, Fun in Fredericksburg, by clicking the image below.

We hope that you will come ride with us and share some wheel fun!

This is something different. A FREE multi-day bike ride. No fees to pay, no schedule to keep. After a winter of indoor and urban cycling, I am ready for a change of scenery. How about you?

I spend a week in Fredericksburg every Spring to ride some challenging hills while enjoying the scenery and the hospitality of the area.

Click the picture below for more details.

We’re getting ready for the 4th year of this FREE program.

We start with a 3 mile ride (beginning in April 2027) and gradually build up through the summer to a 50 mile ride. This program is designed for: People who are new to bicycling; People recovering from an injury; People recovering from an illness.

Click the image below for more details.