Texas Biking April 21st 2020
El Paso’s walking and biking trails to open up – with social distancing required
By JC Navarrete | kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas — The state of Texas has officially begun taking steps to slowly reopen as the state continues to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.
While many state parks are beginning to reopen, El Paso will not see the Franklin Mountains or Hueco Tanks reopen locally. Statewide others will remain closed as is the case with the Big Bend National Park. Mayor Dee Margo says the reason those will remain closed is because of the strain mountain rescues place on resources.
"The reason they have not been open yet is because in the two weeks prior to the stay at …
Where to Get Outside While Social Distancing
PAM LEBLANC | www.texasmonthly.com
I travel Texas so much that when I wake up some mornings, it takes a few seconds for me to remember where I am. Camping in Big Bend? Holed up in a cabin in the Piney Woods? But when the coronavirus pandemic hit the state in March, six upcoming spring trips were wiped from my calendar. Like most everyone else, I stayed home.
As I found ways to exercise outside in Austin while sheltering in place, I discovered that adventure still awaits, no travel required. Just find a spot close by with room to roam. State parks are a great option if you live near one; although they were …
10 Pros and 10 Cons of Coronavirus Bicycling
A DUDE ABIKES | adudeabikes.com
I cannot remember a lot about the time I think we’ll start calling B.C. — Before Coronavirus. It wasn’t that long ago in late February and early March when times were pretty good, if not care-free amazeballs with wonderment and splendor. We could shake hands, hug people, go to restaurants, and ride our bikes in gangs. Now we’re wearing masks, avoiding each other, eating canned food, growing our hair out and getting cabin fever. Be that as it may, life goes on, but it’s hardly recognizable in many ways. Bicycling is still allowed here in …
Tres Amigos Challenge
by Tour de Agua, Blazin’ Saddle 75, Paluxy Pedal | www.bikereg.com
Register for the 4th Annual Tres Amigos Challenge!
Three great rides – one registration.
The organizers of these three central Texas rides are a friendly bunch and we wanted to provide that camaraderie for our riders as well.
Registration for the Tres Amigos Challenge entitles you to participate in all three rides with one registration. You’ll receive t-shirts and swag from each ride. And when you complete the (nearly isoceles) triangle through Erath, Hood, and Somervell counties you’ll earn a pair of Tres Amigos socks by DeFeet. …