Austin Route Description

The 2007 LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin will see the ride move out west to start and finish in Dripping Springs, Lance Armstrong's training grounds. Dripping Springs is a quiet, picturesque community 20 miles from the Austin city limits and is commonly referred to as the 'Gateway to the Hill Country'. Dripping Springs terrain lends itself to any cyclist who wants to enjoy a quiet, challenging ride that encompasses everything the Hill Country is known for: Texas Ranches, rolling hills, riverfront views, whitetail deer and quintessential Texas Longhorns. 

The course departs out of Dripping Springs High School, and the beauty of the ride is immediately evident. The 60 and 90-mile courses head southeast towards the quaint town of Wimberley nestled along the Blanco River where the shaded roads and riverfront view is the ideal place for riding. 90-mile riders then head due west towards the town of Fisher and northwest traversing the town of Blanco. The course then turns back towards Dripping Springs for the Post Event Party. 

Overall, all the course distances for the Austin Challenge encompass moderate to difficult terrain with some steep climbs. The long course will ascend a total of 6,000 ft. before finishing back in Dripping Springs. Ride and 5K course maps and course logs will be placed on the website soon.
*All courses subject to change.

Rider safety is the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s number one priority during the LIVESTRONG Challenge cycling, running and walking events.Throughout the planning process, we work with local and state authorities, the Texas Department of Transportation and EMTs to ensure a thorough coverage plan is conceived and to identify potentially compromising areas of the course. Our events feature abundant course signage, course marshals and public notifications. In addition, we employ a robust communication system that connects our command center to our support vehicles and rest stops, all of which have trained medical and mechanical volunteers.

We want all LIVESTRONG Challenge participants to enjoy a safe and fun experience. To that end, we require all participants to abide by the rules of the road and to follow the directions provided by local and state authorities and volunteers during the LIVESTRONG Challenge events.