Every spring, cyclists from all over Texas come to the beautiful rolling hills of Washington County to train for the BP MS 150 or just to enjoy the great outdoors.
Bikers round a scenic corner of Gates Ranch at the intersection of FM 1155 and FM 2726.
With views of historic, green farms dotted with horses and cattle, to lanes with quaint, country churches, you will see why the area around Gates has long been considered to be the pre-eminent country county in close proximity to Houston. While only an hour away, it is truly a world apart.
Here at Gates Ranch, we invite you to enjoy some excellent cycling routes, presented below, that are a great way to experience the county. While cycling these routes, you will also see exciting changes that are happening at Gates Ranch. Not only are there new high-end ranch homes under construction, but this spring we transplanted over one hundred additional legacy live oaks from our Ranch nursery.
For more information about Gates Ranch or to schedule your personal tour, please call Cyndee Smith at (979) 268-2000 or visit www.gatesranchtx.com.
Route One – Chappell Hill Loop
Distance: 66.39 miles
Elevation gain: 1,102 ft.
Starts in: Chappell Hill, Texas
Rider quote: “Great ride on quiet country roads”
Local Advice: Finish your route off with lunch or a nice slice of homemade pie with Blue Bell Ice Cream at Bever’s Kitchen. http://www.bevers-kitchen.com/
Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/29621726
Route Two – Independence to Washington-on-the-Brazos
Distance: 57.3miles
Elevation gain: 984 ft.
Distance: 57.3miles
Starts in: Independence or Brenham, Texas
Rider quote: “For historic interests, long views of the Brazos River Valley and visits to country churches and general stores, this loop between Independence and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park is a perfect way to experience the countryside of Washington County.”
Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/183089160
Route Three – Washington on the Brazos/Chappell Hill /Brenham/Independence
Distance: 64.24
Elevation gain: 1,062.99 ft.
Starts in: Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site, Washington, Texas
Rider Quote: “Long and hilly ride with great scenery”
Local Advice: Visit the birthplace of Texas at the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site.
