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Texas Bicycling Adventures 3/26/2023

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Rare real estate steal: Will Dallas save 282-acre oasis from Fairfield State Park’s fate?

By Sharon Grigsby | www.dallasnews.com

Developer is ready to donate the last slice of Hill Country left in southwest Dallas. Let’s not dilly-dally.

Dallas must not miss its shot at a rare real estate steal — the chance to acquire, at virtually no cost, a huge hidden gem of green space in the city’s southwest corner.

The situation involving this Mountain Creek property is uncomfortably similar to that of Fairfield State Park, which recently closed after Texas leaders failed to strike an agreement with its private landowner.

Although Dallas seems poised to get its deal done right, the clock is ticking.

“This is a great opportunity for the city to preserve a fast-disappearing kind of natural space,” said John Jenkins, Dallas Park and Recreation Department director. “In this case, donated land to serve a growing part of the city.”

At stake is the 282-acre Big Cedar Wilderness, just …

Ride for West: Temple cyclist keeps memories of blast victims alive with annual trek

BY DAVID STONE | kdhnews.com

t’s been nearly 10 years since a grain elevator explosion rocked the Central Texas city of West, but a Temple cyclist is keeping memories of the 15 people lost in the disaster alive through an annual bicycle pilgrimage.

Danny McDonald starts his annual journey at Central Fire Station in downtown Temple, and heads north along the Interstate 35 service road. …

‘We are absolutely out of gear right now’: Sweetwater’s Rattlesnake Gravel Grind to raise money for Nolan County VFD’s

by: Annabelle Tuggle | www.bigcountryhomepage.com

SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Sweetwater residents are preparing for this weekend’s Rattlesnake Gravel Grind – a bike race fundraiser to raise money for the five Nolan County Volunteer Fire Departments. The number of participants has already doubled before the second annual fundraiser has even begun.

In the first year, more than 100 participants raised $30,000. Now with more than 200 participants, Lake Sweetwater VFD’s fire chief Pete Gizzi shared that they hope to raise more money during a time when it is needed the most. …

Rattlesnake Gravel Grind raising money for Nolan County Volunteer Fire Departments

by Tyler Greene | ktxs.com

SWEETWATER, Texas — The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater is much more than just another bike race, it’s a chance for the community to help every Volunteer Fire Department in Nolan County.

You can just ask David King, one of the co-founders of the event, who knows firsthand just how much help those stations need.

“My dad’s been a volunteer fire department with two different volunteer departments my whole life. So, they are near and dear to my heart and I’m a member of the Lake Sweetwater Volunteer Fire Department and they’re one of the ones that we’re raising money for.”

The race is 110 miles long and in 2022 saw 144 people join, however, King …

Bike riding and the lily patch landing

By RAY SPITZENBERGER | www.journal-spectator.com

When the weather is nice, you see adults as well as kids riding bicycles in our neighborhood. In fact, you’re likely to see an entire family riding together on their bikes.

This was not the case in the 1940s, when around age 10 or 11, I got my first and only bicycle. While adults’ riding bicycles was very common in other countries in the 1940s, in the United States, bicycles were usually made for and ridden by kids. Adults preferred cars and horseback in those days.

Some historians of trivia say that the bicycle was invented by a German in 1817; others say a Frenchman in 1790, but neither device was like the modern bike.

Karl von Drais’ (the German’s) bike had no pedals, a wooden frame, wooden wheels with an iron rim and …

Southern Tier 2023

By Sharon Greenwood | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Day 21: Fort Hancock to Van Horn, TX: Keeping Pace

Saturday March 25, 2023, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,069 miles (1,720 km) No pulling tent stakes this morning. 38° at 7:30 when we depart Fort Hancock riding backroads past goat and sheep farms one mile from the border. Stopping to peel a layer, some other riders catch up to Karen and I for a group pic. We enter the fairly clean shoulder of Interstate 10, then exit and ride the frontage road to Sierra Blanco at mile 40 for a rest and water stop at the van. The west wind is picking up and we enjoy a great ride into Van Horn. The climbs were gentle and the descents fun. My body is healing and I’m riding much stronger; able to (almost) keep pace with Karen. We are camping at the Van Horn RV Park. My turn to cook for the group with Harris. It’s “clean out the coolers” night so we presented a smorgasbord of leftovers: stroganoff, lasagna, burgers, grilled cheese (from leftover Italian bread), and fresh refried beans with tomatoes & guacamole and salad. Everyone enjoyed it almost as much as the ice cream dessert.

Day 22: Van Horn to Marfa, TX: Lonely Places

Sunday March 26, 2023, 74 miles (119 km) – Total so far: 1,144 miles (1,841 km) Early cold wake-up since I needed to get the coffee on by 6:30. Rolled and stretched leg muscles in warm bathroom at 5:45. It’s darker in the morning with the switch to Central Time Zone. On bikes at 8:00 and 34°. Passed pecan trees with icicles. Brrrrr. But soon the sun rose and we were peeling a layer off. Once leaving Van Horn, the Mexican mountains begin to get smaller with tabletops, then disappear completely. There’s not much out here; a few trailer homes miles apart. A painted sign on an abandoned building reads, “Let Lonely Places Stay Lonely”. Perhaps they like it this way; their own private paradise. We ride in …

Cycling State Competition Special Olympics Texas

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Friday, May 19th from 4:00pm to Saturday, May 20th, 2023 6:00pm The 2023 Cycling Event will be at the Tree of Life Church- 5513 I-35, New Braunfels, TX 78132

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS: Positions will most likely be the ones listed below. Task assignments may be given onsite. Position may require bending, kneeling, and/or lifting objects greater than 10 lbs.

AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR VOLUNTEERS 15 years and older can volunteer by themselves. 8-14 year olds must be accompanied by parent, guardian, or chaperone. If in a group, then there must be a 4:1 ratio of children/teens to adults. 7 years and younger are not given volunteer assignments but are welcomed and encouraged to be cheerleaders as long as they are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or chaperone. …

Driver faces no charges after fatally striking bicyclist, police say

news4sanantonio.com

SAN ANTONIO – A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle.

The incident happened at the 1300 block of General McMullen at around 9:30 p.m.

Police say that the man was riding his bicycle on a dark unlighted street and had no lights or reflectors on his bike. That’s when a vehicle struck the man. The driver claims he never saw the bicyclist.

The 58-year-old man died from his injuries.

Police say that no charges were filed against the driver.

Denton Bicycle Center

By Vanessa Bailey | dentonrc.com

Denton County had only 81,311 residents in 1971 when Dr. Joe Holland opened Denton Bicycle Center, touting the health benefits of cycling to patients, family and friends. More than 50 years later, his grandson, Joe Holland, is carrying on the family legacy, managing the little shop on Elm Street that continues to help Dentonites find their best ride.

“Riding a bicycle is a no-impact aerobic activity. It’s great for any age or for those who are just getting back into fitness,” Holland said. For someone just starting their cycling journey, Holland advises visiting the store to try bikes, asking questions, and evaluating why and how the bike will be used. “Anybody can go to a box store and get a bike, but I’d rather make sure that you get the right fit, not something you’re going to leave in the garage,” Holland said.

A quality bicycle is an investment. …

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In 1999 I had a burning desire to create a web site focused on Texas bicycling. Over the years this web site has existed many people have visited. As I think of information I need to bicycle I add them to the web site.

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