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Texas Bicycling News January 2nd 2017

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Eisenhower State Park event lets locals get taste of exercise, nature

By Dwayne Wilder | www.heralddemocrat.com


Some people may take offense to the phrase “take a hike,” but not those who gathered at Eisenhower State Park Sunday for the annual “First Day Hike at Ike’s.” The New Year’s Day tradition is a program of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and is in its sixth year. There were 95 parks participating in 2017 and six more held midnight hikes the night before. …

… Leisure added First Day Hikes “help visitors commit to their New Year’s resolution to lose weight and get healthy.” The First Day Hikes events range from brisk strolls on scenic trails, polar plunges, bike rides, short treks with …

City improves access to exercise

By Frank Garza | www.brownsvilleherald.com


Whether it is tossing discs at Monte Bella Park or riding a bike on the Belden Trail, residents of Brownsville may notice that their options have been greatly expanded.
In 2016, the City of Brownsville worked on several renovations that improved access to exercise.
One of the biggest projects was a …

Kingwood Fillies set to host annual Coldspring bike ride

By Jacob McAdams | www.chron.com


Cycling enthusiasts will have the chance to enjoy the beautiful countryside of Coldspring during the upcoming Bike Through the Forest and Hills.
The Bike Through the Forest and Hills is a cycling event that is hosted by the Kingwood Fillies, the dance team of Kingwood High School as a fundraiser for their events.
“The Kingwood Fillies are 19-time national champions,” said Fillies Booster Club President and Bike Director Chad Hoffman.
The Fillies are also known to …

Sunday morning ride

Sunday, Jan 8, 2017, 9:00 AM

Intersection of 19th and Nicholson
19th and Nicholson Houston, TX

0 HHRC members Went

Join us for a beautiful ride with brunch afterward. Meet at 19th and Nicholson. We will ride down the Heights and White Oak Bayou trails through downtown to Buffalo Bayou. Then brunch at Last Concert Cafe afterward.

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Southern Tier Winter Tour

By David Hayes* | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 8 – DeRidder LA to Kountze TX: Sunken Treasure!
Tuesday January 3, 2017
Remember how yesterday I regretted not taking up that friendly offer to have breakfast with the family from St. Joseph’s? And how I then regretted not saying “Yes! To Life” as I’d agreed with myself a long time ago to do each time?
Turns out the universe was deeply interested in giving me a do-over on that cowardly decision.
I departed DeRidder this morning around 7:30 or so knowing I had at least 4 or 5 hours of rain-riding ahead of me. And, though it wasn’t raining at the exact moment I left, I was no more that 200 yards out of town when the rain started. But, no big deal as I was prepared (I’d already donned my rain outfit for the day) AND it was a relatively warm day (mid ’60s or so). So…I just kept on pedaling. Until…
Roughly 6 miles out of town, a beat up old Dodge pickup passes me going very slowly and pulls off to the side of the road well ahead of me. As I ride closer, I can see he rolls down his window. As I pull even with the driver, he asks me if I’m OK and do I need a ride? Hoping not to offend him I politely say I’m good and that I’m prepared for this kind of …

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