Several rides near Canyon, Texas, known collectively as the Panhandle Plains Challenges, makeup a set of fun and unique rides in the panhandle area. Four rides of varying difficulty, primarily dictated by distance, at 55, 45, 40, and 30 miles, respectively, travel through the rural area and across the small but interesting canyons. All four rides spend some time in the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Overall, these rides are relatively flat, with slopes below 1%, though some small sections have ups and downs that are minor and very approachable.

Several rides near Canyon, Texas, known collectively as the Panhandle Plains Challenges, makeup a set of fun and unique rides in the panhandle area. Four rides of varying difficulty, primarily dictated by distance, at 55, 45, 40, and 30 miles, respectively, travel through the rural area and across the small but interesting canyons. All four rides spend some time in the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Overall, these rides are relatively flat, with slopes below 1%, though some small sections have ups and downs that are minor and very approachable.

Several rides near Canyon, Texas, known collectively as the Panhandle Plains Challenges, makeup a set of fun and unique rides in the panhandle area. Four rides of varying difficulty, primarily dictated by distance, at 55, 45, 40, and 30 miles, respectively, travel through the rural area and across the small but interesting canyons. All four rides spend some time in the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Overall, these rides are relatively flat, with slopes below 1%, though some small sections have ups and downs that are minor and very approachable.

Starting in Quitaque, Texas, this ramble explores the Caprock Canyon area from the saddle of a road bicycle. Though relatively flat, this ride starts a little bit higher and drops down into the wonders of the Caprock Canyon, before returning and making a small climb back out. Caprock Canyon is highly lauded for its beautiful geology, complete with a meandering but often dry river. The end of this trail is a known good spot to start hiking into the further reaches of the mountains around the canyon.

Several rides near Canyon, Texas, known collectively as the Panhandle Plains Challenges, makeup a set of fun and unique rides in the panhandle area. Four rides of varying difficulty, primarily dictated by distance, at 55, 45, 40, and 30 miles, respectively, travel through the rural area and across the small but interesting canyons. All four rides spend some time in the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Overall, these rides are relatively flat, with slopes below 1%, though some small sections have ups and downs that are minor and very approachable.

This 15-mile lollipop ride gives you the best biking experience through Palo Duro Canyon. Known for its unique geology, Palo Duro is a beautiful area worth a visit. It proves that not all of Texas is flat as you first drop into the canyon then climb back out on a slope that pushes towards 10%. This is a moderately long and easy ride with one challenging climb, but an overall upward slope on the way back, so be prepared with sufficient water and other necessities, particularly during the summer months.

For the ultimate Texas adventure, this biking trip from border to border runs from just north of the panhandle community of Perryton to the border crossing in Nuevo Laredo. The tour is divided into seven segments, each designed to take one day, complete this trip in one week. The second day in the trip begins at Twitty and ends at Paducha. The trip is designed to be taken with a support vehicle, and the stopping points for each leg are not necessarily convenient to travel amenities such as hotels or campgrounds. Writers should be prepared to spend between five and 10 hours per day in the saddle, depending on bike configuration, fitness level, and preferred speeds.

For the ultimate Texas adventure, this biking trip from border to border runs from just north of the panhandle community of Perryton to the border crossing in Nuevo Laredo. The tour is divided into seven segments, each designed to take one day, complete this trip in one week. This first day in the trip begins at the northern border of Texas and ends at the very small town of Twitty. The trip is designed to be taken with a support vehicle, and the stopping points for each leg are not necessarily convenient to travel amenities such as hotels or campgrounds. Writers should be prepared to spend between five and 10 hours per day in the saddle, depending on bike configuration, fitness level, and preferred speeds.

For the ultimate Texas adventure, this biking trip from border to border runs from just north of the panhandle community of Perryton to the border crossing in Nuevo Laredo. The tour is divided into seven segments, each designed to take one day, complete this trip in one week. The third day of the trip begins at Paducha and ends at Abilene. The trip is designed to be taken with a support vehicle, and the stopping points for each leg are not necessarily convenient to travel amenities such as hotels or campgrounds. Writers should be prepared to spend between five and 10 hours per day in the saddle, depending on bike configuration, fitness level, and preferred speeds.

For a moderate distance ride with fun but challenging climbs and a good amount of downhill, the South Caprock Ramble is an excellent choice for the intermediate or serious road biker. The ride begins with a steady but moderate uphill climb with an average grade in the 2 to 3% range. At about mile three begins the serious climb of almost 250 feet on a grade above 10%. From there it's quick drop-down to the River, where you'll reverse course with another serious climb followed by a payoff of three half-mile downhill cool-down.