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Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)
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Review Date
June 21, 2009 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
 3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a month
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Reviewed by: soccerdude
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
I first rode the BLORA trail about 6 weeks ago and loved it so much we've made the trip from Houston 3 more times since. And not just because of the bike trail. BLORA has everything. Horseback riding, waterslides, hiking trails, paintball course, paddleboats, jet ski/boat rentals, camping/RV areas, and a great swimming area at the lake with lots of lifeguards. The trail can be rode by a beginner but can also pose a serious challenge to advanced riders. The first 4 miles of the intermediate trail is mostly flat with lots of rocks and a few climbs. The last 4 miles contain more rocks with some serious climbs. The last two climbs up Sparta Mountain will drain you completely. Bring lots of water plus a few energy bars and save your strength for the last mile and a half. The beginners trail is about 4 miles long and can be rode by most anyones. The scenery is great especially the views of the lake while on top of the ridge or mountain. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Cameron Park, Anything in Austin,TX
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Review Date
July 18, 2008 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
4 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Once a year
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Reviewed by: HaromanR5
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
Trail Bio says it all. This is a Gem in the Heart of Texas! Technical and fun. I rode July 10th around 3 on a Hot Texas day. Shade was great,trail was smooth and I was solo the entire time. I hope the locals realize what they have and ride it. Bring yor Camelbak...I drank 3 liters in 2 hours. I'll be back next year...God Bless Texas Met some riders out at Dana Peak Park on Sunday, great guys and thanks for serving our country! Other recommended trails in the same area:
Dana Peak Park if it is open.
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Review Date
June 3, 2008 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
 5 of 5
Technical Difficulty
3 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Every few months
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Reviewed by: tmtb4fun
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Weekend Warrior Summary:
The previous review pretty much sums it up well. You should definitely save your energy the first half of the trail because you will need much to make it back up to the bluff. It takes me about 1.5 hours to complete the entire track with one break just before the uphills. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Dana Peak at Stillhouse Lake
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Review Date
December 21, 2007 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Aerobic Difficulty
4 of 5
Technical Difficulty
5 of 5
Ridden Trail:
Ridden Once
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Reviewed by: boisebomber
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Cross Country Rider Summary:
great trail system.
intermediate is 8 miles of twisting , winding ST on bluff above lake. 1st half pretty level and smooth except for numerous rock gardens that challenge technically.
when you drop down off bluff to lake level, there are real challenges due to steepness of slop, loose scree and baby heads.
there are several miles of advanced trials that are aerobically and technically challenging.
"devils backbone" has a wicked line with tuff switchback rendering it an expert ride.
the climb back up to bluff will exhaust anyone.
i am not quite sure why this gets no press , because i found it to be one of the better trials in texas, considering length, challenges and flow.
i guess TBK gets a bum rap form hipsters in austin.
it left me satisfied.
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