Texas Bicycling News Digest October 7th 2019
Longview skatepark supporters reach $80,000 fundraising goal
By Jimmy Daniell Isaac | www.news-journal.com
A skate park will be built in Longview next year, after supporters shattered an $80,000 fundraising barrier.
Brian Dodson thought it would take at least two years to raise the money needed to build a skateboarding and biking complex at Ingram Park.
Instead, it took 15 months from the first fundraiser, which was a Bicycle Adventure Day in …
Groundbreaking on Tuesday for Georgetown sidewalk project
www.brownwoodtx.com
A ground breaking for a sidewalk improvement project will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the corner of Sixth and Pine streets, near the former Texas Department of Public Safety office.
The project involves building an 8-foot-wide sidewalk and accessible ramps on Seventh Street from Maple to Myrtle streets. The sidewalk improvement project includes sections of Eighth and Sixth streets in the vicinity and segments of Walnut, College and Ash streets within one to two blocks of Seventh Street.
The improved sidewalks and accessible ramps will provide a pedestrian and bicycle connection between …
Paluxy Pedal, Glen Rose, Texas, October 5, 2019
Roy Pedal Pushers | roy-pedalpushers.blogspot.com
We had never been to the Paluxy Pedal so all we knew was the website promo.
"The CareFlite Paluxy Pedal is fast becoming one of the top rides in Texas. The ride starts and ends at the northern tip of the Hill Country in beautiful Glen Rose, Texas. The meandering paved route takes you through scenic views, gentle hills and challenging climbs." (Emphasis added) …
