May is National
Bike Month, as well as a beautiful, mild time of year
for avid cyclists to break out their bicycles and and explore the
community of Bryan-College Station from a new perspective. If you’re
new to town, this is a great way for you to get to know your
surroundings. Consider biking to work, or biking to the A&M
campus if you’re a student, to save money on gas and lower your
carbon footprint. Even if you’ve lived here for years, however,
there may still be recreational bike trails that you haven’t tried
out yet. Here are a few of our favorites.
Parks Loop
For a brisk bike ride
that allows you to take in the beauty of College Station, try the
Parks Loop. This route is only 6 miles, all told, but it takes you
through various parks throughout College Station. It starts with Bee
Creek Park, offering views of the eponymous creek, as well as smooth
walking and biking paths and pavilions and greenery where you can
rest. From there, you’ll head to Central Park, riding past the
ponds and fountains that make this park stand out. Next, you’ll
bike through Wolf Creek Park, a lakeside park perfect for camping or
hiking various nature trails. On your way back to Bee Creek Park,
you’ll also pass the Texas A&M Golf Club with beautifully kept
greenery of its own.
Texas A&M
Whether you’re a
student, a professor, or simply a local, you may have been taken by
the beauty of the Texas A&M campus at some point or another. The
5,200 acres is full of classic architectural styles, beautifully old
trees, and famed sports centers. Riding your bike around campus is a
great way to get from one class to another easily while still taking
in the scenery. However, even on the weekend, a loop around campus
can be an invigorating and enjoyable workout. Even if you’re no
longer a student, the size and scenery of the campus can offer a
terrific guide when it comes to deciding where to bike on a sunny May
morning.
Lake Bryan East Loop
This singletrack loop
is an excellent option for more athletic cyclists. Scale hills and
wild natural paths and get away from the day-to-day city life with
the rugged Lake Bryan East Loop. However, because this is a pretty
popular trail, you also don’t have to be a cycling expert to take
it on. The paths are carefully maintained and well-loved, making it a
good intermediate challenge. It contains twelve trails in total, from
the twisty Octopus trail to Peaceful Woods. You can even bring a dog
with you to run alongside your bike, as long as they’re kept on a
leash.
Bryan-College Station
is an excellent place to live for bike lovers, both during National
Bike Month and throughout the year. Talk to a College
Station realtor today about finding your dream home in
the area and get started cycling.
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