Texas Bicycling News Digest June 14th 2019
Hike and bike trails beckon Houstonians wanting to enjoy the outdoors
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100-ACRE WOOD PRESERVE
Approximately 2 miles of forested mountain-bike trails where riders will see pocket prairies and wetlands. It connects with the 9-mile Cypress Creek Mountain Bike trail system. 14236 W. Cypress Forest. NW
BRAYS BAYOU HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
Currently stretching from Calhoun Road to Brays Bayou Park, this 17.9-mile trail slices through the heart of Houston. An expansion will connect the trail with other paths in …
HilltopSecurities and Associates Raise $75K for Children’s Health
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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jun 13, 2019–
Hilltop Securities Inc. (HilltopSecurities) and its associates raised $75,000 for the 2019 Alliance Data Red Balloon Run and Ride (RBRR) to benefit Children’s Health, the eighth-largest pediatric health care provider in the nation. This year’s donation includes more than $50,000 in employee-raised funds as well as the firm’s $20,000 sponsorship. …
Strava Local Guide – Austin Cycling Guide
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Manor Loop + Walnut Creek Path 39.2 mi Distance 1,376 ft Elevation Road Ride Type Starts at Thunderbird Coffee and heads out to the Austin countryside, finishing with the relatively new Walnut Creek Path
Hilly Inner City Loop 21.2 mi Distance 1,352 ft Elevation Road Ride Type
Vernon College recognized with downtown bike rack
By Christian Hamilton | www.newschannel6now.com
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) – Another bike rack was unveiled today in Downtown Wichita Falls, and this time it was dedicated to one of the city’s institutes for higher learning.
Vernon College was honored by Downtown Wichita Falls Development with the 9th bike rack of the series.
The event …
Jane’s Jobs: Cycling
By Jane Lonsdale | www.fox7austin.com
AUSTIN, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) – Austin consistently ranks among the top cities for active residents and many take to the roads and trails on their bikes. FOX 7 Austin’s Jane Lonsdale checks out the life of a local cycling instructor who helps keep the wheels in motion.
9 ways to have a ‘Sunday Funday’ with your dad in Austin this Father’s Day
Author: Abigail Arredondo | www.kvue.com
AUSTIN, Texas — Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 16. If you haven’t made any plans with dad yet, then this list is worth reading over.
From food, cars and exercise, here are some fun ways you can celebrate with your dad in Austin. …
… Friends & Allies Father’s Day Ride If your dad wants to get an early workout in, Friends & Allies Brewing will host their second annual Father’s Day Bikes & Beer Bash. Register by Saturday, June 15 and wake up early for the 40-mile bike ride. There will be pint glasses, cold beer and food from Wholly Cow Burgers afterward. …
VCC sightings all over The Greenway! Great tempo ride with Brandy, Good to see Nick at the end of his ride.
Leo Vela (VCC) | www.strava.com
Home from Chicago Hot Mess time
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