In this article, Maxwell draws parallels between maintaining sobriety and sustaining a passion for cycling, emphasizing the importance of community involvement.

“Bikepacking—long-distance adventure cycling and camping—is on the rise in Texas. During the muddy, exhausting East Texas Showdown, I found out why.” By Morgan O’Hanlon

Maxwell was featured on the Bikes or Death podcast to give a little more insight on the Texas Hill Country Overnighter published on Bikepacking.com. Patrick and Maxwell also discuss sobriety, mental health and the outdoors, click the link below to listen.

Dennis Lastochkin walks, or rather rides, us through his win at the East Texas Showdown. Check out this from-the-saddle tale of bikepacking’s “Super Bowl.”

“The state of Texas has so much beauty to offer, but there is something uniquely captivating about the Texas Hill Country. Located 90 miles west of Austin, this overnighter takes you through the rolling hills of limestone and granite, pedaling by loose livestock and prickly pear cactus. Where you can camp under the stars on the Llano River, and bikepackers can test their luck with some of the best fly-fishing in Texas.”

“The East Texas Showdown is a bikepacking event founded last year by Patrick Farnsworth, notoriously known as the host of the Bikes or Death podcast. The event includes two distance options: the 380-mile SHOWdown or the 280-mile SLOWdown. With the event’s theme revolving around the community, the offer of two distances provides intrigue to both seasoned and newer bikepackers.” By Seth Dubois

“Located less than an hour outside of Austin, Texas, you’ll find an area known for Texas gravel as well as Texas Barbeque. Lockhart is easily accessible from Austin, San Antonio or the Houston area, and has been a popular location for gravel enthusiasts. This overnighter aims to give you the full Lockhart experience, while introducing you to one of Texas’ more unique State parks. This Texas marshland surrounded by a forest filled with Spanish moss, woody vines, and dwarf palmettos does not disappoint.”