Cycling in Texas combines competitive racing, long-distance endurance riding, mountain biking, and urban commuting across a large and geographically diverse state. Major metropolitan areas such as Austin, Dallas, and Houston support active club networks, organized road races, criteriums, and charity rides, while rural highways and Hill Country terrain provide popular routes for endurance training. Texas has a presence in professional and amateur racing through state and regional events, and it regularly produces riders who compete nationally. Mountain biking is particularly strong in central and north Texas, where trail systems and park networks support recreational and competitive riding. Urban cycling infrastructure has expanded in certain cities, though car-centric design still shapes commuting patterns. With year-round riding weather in much of the state and a deep amateur event calendar, Texas maintains one of the more active cycling communities in the United States.
