From house to horses and back again, Bagdad Road (aka County Road 279) in Leander, Texas is an enjoyable summer outdoor bike ride for a fit woman or man with biking experience. Round trip from Osage Road at Bagdad to through Liberty Hill to 29 can be completed in about an hour and a half for those riders who are comfortable with 18 mph or more. The shoulder of the road, when present, is a comfortable width for one rider.
The first intersection at Crystal Falls Parkway is easy. FM 2234 is the start of countryside and beyond it is the skate park with a large playing field and dirt trail. A pasture with two horses is across the road. Further past the skate park, a rider will find herself in the country with fields on both sides, yet one housing subdivision is seen on the right. Next is a curve. At Shady Groves Stables on the right, a variety of horses decorate the ride. Yellow, pink, and purple colors provide enjoyment from the wildflowers on the ground and from the flowers on some of the trees.
The ride from Leander has mild climbs and speed filled declines. Passing over the bridge above the river is exciting and going through Liberty Hill is a quiet maneuver. Beyond the elementary school, countryside with houses continues. As Bagdad reaches 29, a field with horses is on the left. On the return to Leander, one or a group of domesticated dogs have and might pop out of the brush and begin chasing as a rider reaches the top of one of the climbs, but preparation with an increase in speed will overcome them easily. Vehicle traffic is mild. The sun reaches and warms the skin on this ride, but sunscreen or additional fabric to cover the skin is advisable for some riders.
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I love that ride! Nice story, thanks for posting!
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