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Carry The Load, Texas 4000, Midland’s Trail, Edgewater Park Plus Other Texas Bicycling News

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‘Carry the Load’ relay cyclist discusses group’s journey and the mission behind it

KVUE | www.youtube.com

The mission of the nonprofit "Carry the Load" is to raise awareness for Memorial Day by honoring fallen heroes. Some of the participants who will make their way through Central Texas on Tuesday will be riding bikes.

Cyclist Tom Wendling joined KVUE Daybreak to discuss the group’s journey so far.

Texas 4000: Ride for a Reason

By Ava Motes | alcalde.texasexes.org

It seemed like just yesterday that Selle James, a third-year journalism major, walked into her first Monday night meeting for Texas 4000 for Cancer, where the posted countdown to her Summer 2023 ride read over 500 days. But as Day Zero drew nearer, James says she could see the passage of time—not in the months she spent preparing for departure, but in her immense growth as a biker, leader, and cancer advocate since she became an official Texas 4000 rider in December 2021.

Texas 4000 for Cancer is a UT-based organization supporting cancer research and prevention through a 4000-mile summer bike ride from Austin, Texas, to Anchorage, Alaska. As the longest charity bike ride in the world, Texas 4000 raises thousands of dollars each year, which is then distributed to cancer research initiatives and other …

Midland takes next step toward Wildcatters Trail

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The ultimate goal is to have a hike and bike trail that connects Midland and Odessa.

MIDLAND, Texas — An agreement on the new Wildcatters Trail was made during a Midland City Council meeting Tuesday.

The trail is a partnership between the cities of Midland and Odessa, University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland County for a 19-mile hike and bike trail, connecting Midland and Odessa.

"I think that we are …

Parkwood homeowners in Harlingen oppose trail project; argue third phase would cut into backyards

By Fernando Del Valle | myrgv.com

HARLINGEN — Some Parkwood subdivision homeowners are standing up against the city’s proposed third phase of the Arroyo Colorado Hike and Bike Trail, arguing the 6-foot-wide asphalt strip would cut across parts of their backyards.

For years, Harlingen officials have been planning to build a 1.1-mile stretch from McKelvey Park to Hugh Ramsey Nature Park as part of a project aimed at connecting the city’s trail system.

Last month, City Commissioner Michael Mezmar, who stands against the project, told commissioners officials have proposed the …

UT Austin students bike across the country for cancer

by: Kara Willis | cw39.com

HOUSTON (KIAH)–A group of University of Texas at Austin student leaders called, Texas 4000 for Cancer, will be biking across the country for the fight against cancer. Their journey started on May 20 and will continue until they reach Anchorage, Alaska. The group continues this journey for its 20th year with over 45 students.

On their journey, they’ll be on two routes-one will be traveling to the Rockies just north through the shadow of the Rocky Mountains and the Ozarks which will pass through East Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas just to name a few. Riders in this program, not …

Upcoming Rides

Fort Worth Bicycling Association | www.fwbaclub.org

Burleson and Beyond
Thu, May 25, 2023 8:00 AM
Spokes Parking Lot, 155 W Bufford St., Burleson, TX
Rusty Romp
Thu, May 25, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126
Weatherford Pedal
Sat, May 27, 2023 8:00 AM
1427 W Bankhead Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086
Anna May Daulton Joe Pool Lake - Rusty Chain Gain
Sat, May 27, 2023 8:00 AM
Grand Prairie, Texas
Maypearl Greatness
Sun, May 28, 2023 8:00 AM
118 Second St, Venus, TX 76084
Chisholm Rusty Chain Gang Ramble
Tue, May 30, 2023 8:00 AM
4936 McPherson Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
Rusty Romp Tuesday Edition
Tue, May 30, 2023 8:00 AM
Benbrook YMCA, 1899 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126

Harris County Precinct 3 Rethinking Edgewater Park

by Bob Rehak | reduceflooding.com

There’s been a lot of water under the I-69 bridge since Harris County acquired the old privately owned Edgewater Park on the San Jacinto West Fork almost five years ago.

The county intended to start construction of a new bigger, better, public park with more amenities in 2019. The idea: turn floodway and floodplain land into a community asset that would improve the community without exacerbating flooding.

Reportedly, however, pushback from Forest Cove residents over rerouting parts of Hamblen Road delayed the project. Then the City of Houston pushed back, too, on permitting for some buildings. Then came redistricting wars, budget battles, and a public-input session to determine what the community wants in Edgewater Park. Let’s first look at some pictures of the park and then review the new features. …

… San Jacinto Greenway Link to Spring Creek Greenway

The Houston Parks Board is working with Harris County Precinct 3 to develop the West Fork Greenway and connect it to the Spring Creek Greenway. The map below shows the trail it will take from Woodland Hills Drive to the freeway. …

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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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