John Jones lives in Burke, Texas. He’s been riding bikes since he was a little kid and barely able to reach the pedals.
John loves exploring the beautiful Pineywoods and the backroads of East Texas by bike. He also helps build bikes for those who need a form of transportation or are trying to get started cycling.
In this episode, he shares his love for the sport and why he thinks it’s important to help others discover their love for cycling.
Here are links to the places or groups we discussed in this episode:
Angelina Bicycle Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/angelinabicycleclub/
Davey Crockett National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/texas/about-forest/districts/?cid=fswdev3_008441
Mission Tejas State Park: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/mission-tejas
Hotter’n Hell 100: https://www.hh100.org/
Pineywoods Purgatory map (event is no longer held): https://kfox95.com/25th-annual-pineywoods-purgatory-is-here/
Scheduled rides in Texas: https://www.wheelbrothers.com/