from the Mineral Wells Index

By Lacie Morrison

B.J. Davenport pedaled his Trek bicycle to the Mineral Wells Rails to Trails Trailhead Sunday afternoon to the sounds of clapping and cheering of family and friends.

Decked out in a long-sleeved red shirt and blue denim coveralls, Davenport celebrated his recent 84th birthday by riding the trailway from Weatherford to Mineral Wells.

“I didn’t stop pedaling from Weatherford to Garner. … I took a break in Garner,” Davenport remarked. “Waited there about 15 or 20 minutes” before deciding to continue on. “We averaged 8 mph. At times, it was 3 or 4 mph because of the uphill climbs. I think next year I’ll try it from here to Garner.”

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