Texas Bicycling June 13th 2020
HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS IN ALLEN
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Hike, bike, jog or run along any of our scenic park trails. Allen has more than 70 miles of hike and bike trails and continues to develop a comprehensive city-wide trail system each year.
Several segments of Allen’s trails have been developed to provide art, history and engaging experiences such as Cottonwood Creek Trail and Historic Water Station Trail. A few of our most popular trails include:
COTTONWOOD CREEK TRAIL 7.5 MILES / CONCRETE TRAIL Best for: Biking, Skating, Walking, Wheelchair Accessible
Trail End Points: Ridgeview Rd. and Cottonwood Creek and Heritage Park
Robert James Robinson
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February 19, 1951 – April 7, 2020
Robert James Robinson passed away in Waxahachie, Texas, on April 7, 2020, at the age of 69. Robert was born in Pontiac, Illinois, on February 19, 1951, to Delmar Franklin Robinson and Geraldine Eurah Osborne Robinson. Both parents have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Beverly Smith Farmer Robinson; his son, Daniel Bryan Robinson; his daughter and her husband, Jennifer Farmer Fisher and Tom Fisher; his daughter and her husband, Kristin Farmer Green and Caleb Green; his grandson and the joy of his life, Brady Davis Green; his sister and her husband, Sharon Robinson Peel and Earnie Peel; his sister and her husband, Pam Robinson Slaughter and Steve Slaughter; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Doyle Lane Smith, Jr. and Kathy Mullinax Smith; and his honorary brother and sister, Duane and Linda Farmer. He had numerous nieces and nephews that he loved so much. …
… Nothing made Bob happier than puttering around in his garage. He spent many happy hours in his garage. Brady, his grandson, loved to go out in the garage and work with PawPaw. They also used to love to ride Bob’s bicycle together. Bob loved riding his bike, and participated in several bike rides during the years, even the “Hotter than Hell 100.†…
SUMMER 2020 OPC RENTAL SHOP AND WALL INFORMATION
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The Outdoor Pursuits Area will have three programs available for you to utilize this summer starting on Monday, June 15. For more information, you can always call us at 806-742-2949.
OPC RENTAL SHOP AND BIKE SHOP The OPC will open the Rental Shop and the Bike Shop throughout the week for students and members to rent equipment and drop off your bike to be worked on. The rental shop will only have a limited selection of items that can be easily cleaned and will also only use a cashless system for transactions. The shop hours will be: …
ShareFest Texas Helps Give Bikes To Members Of Greater Arlington In Need
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“Pay It Forward†is the message of John Thielman the founder of ShareFest Texas. Through ShareFest, Thielman has found a creative and impactful way to bring organizations and people together to help those in need in greater Arlington. During this unprecedented time, Sharefest has launched a project to put bikes in the hands of people who need transportation to go to work.
ShareFest-Texas (SFT) exists to creatively collaborate with young leaders, community service organizations and business partners to align our strengths and transform the Arlington community needs into meaningful, completed projects. SFT’s mission is to …