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South Austin Bike Routes
So, I just bought a new road bike last week and I have yet to really ride it because I don't know of any good routes in South Austin where I can go without getting smashed by a car. Not to mention, I am still trying to get used to my clip in pedals (I've already fallen off once unable to get out 
I live off of S 1st and Slaughter, so any recommendations within a few miles would be appreciated. I am open to other areas of town as well, but it would be nice to just leave directly from my house and take off for 20 miles or so.
Thanks!
Re: South Austin Bike Routes
Hi there!
I do have a couple of suggestions.. there is always The Veloway, which is a 3 mile loop - definitely good for beginners to learn navigation and clipping in and out. That's just past Slaughter down Mopac.
Then there is the 8 mile loop that takes off FROM the Veloway, south on Mopac to the end of the road and back.
I've been wanting to try this one from s 1st, but not on my own!
http://www.mapmyride.com/run/united-states/tx/austin/386073204
Also, you can search mapmyride.com for stuff going from your street. People post stuff from their neighborhoods all the time.
Oh, and of course - Jack and Adam's and Bicycle Sport Shop do rides.. J&A's on Sundays for beginners, and I think BSS does Saturday. Mellow Johnny's also has a ladies' ride on Mondays I believe? I have been wanting to do it but haven't gotten around to it.
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I used to commute by bike when we still lived in Austin. We lived near Circle C and I worked up at 183 & 35, so I'm pretty sure I biked near your neighborhood on my way to work and back. I found this map very helpful when planning my commuting route, and even just when I felt like getting out for a ride. There are plenty of neighborhood streets that are bikeable in Austin, and plenty of ways out of town for a more rural ride too.
As far as clipping in and out, do you have a big empty parking lot near you where you can practice? Just do it over and over and over again. It'll be second-nature in no time.
Enjoy that new bike!
Thanks for the recommendations. I think I'm going to check out the Veloway on Saturday.