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Texas Bicycling News – June 9, 2023

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Trails

Frisco Texas | www.friscotexas.gov

Trail Map

Use our interactive Frisco Trails Story Map for hike and bike trail locations across the city. More hike and bike trails and walking loops can be found at individual neighborhood parks. Before you go, watch these videos for a sneak peek of our trails! Beavers Bend Trail (1.2 miles)

This trail is located in Beavers Bend Park, extending from Beavers Bend Park to 4th Army Drive. It will eventually connect with B.F. Phillips Sports Complex. Big Bluestem Trail (2.2 miles)

Big Bluestem Trail is a natural, unpaved trail that winds its way through the undeveloped Grand Park land. Parking and the trailhead is located off Cotton Gin Road between Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway. The trail extends through Grand Park to Stonebrook Parkway. View the trail map. | View the kid-friendly trail map. Caddo Trail (1.1 Miles) …

Chasing Watts makes it easier than ever to create rides with your GPX files

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Chasing Watts, the leading group ride app for cyclists, has just made it easier than ever for ride creators to build a ride within the app using their GPX route.

Now you can quickly create a ride using a route you have created with a third-party program, a previous recorded ride, or a route you’ve received from a friend.
The latest update also adds the Ride Log feature that allows ride creators to keep an eye on how the ride is trending with views, complete event log, current roster map view, and post-ride ratings.
It is now easier to find a start location when creating a ride. You can search for a place or drop a pin on the map to get the most accurate starting location; including ///what3words integration.
To keep ride logistics streamlined you can message friends from within the app directly.

According to co-founder Scott Minard. …

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Video: New signage will help medics find people injured at Gateway Park in Fort Worth

Author: Matt Houston | www.wfaa.com

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FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth firefighters on Saturday will install signage on biking trails at Gateway Park in an effort to improve emergency response times there.

Medics have had a difficult time finding injured people in the park, especially on bike paths that wind through dense foliage and trees.

Dozens of Gateway Park visitors require medical attention each season, Fort Worth Fire Department battalion chief Christian Harvey said.

"We’ve really just had to do the best we can and that was taking more time than we were comfortable with," Harvey added.

In some cases, first responders have considered deploying helicopters to try and locate people who need help. Navigating backwards from the trails to a waiting emergency vehicle can be difficult for medics carrying a rescued patient, too.

Harvey and the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association began working on a potential solution about four years ago. Together, the team decided the park’s trails need locators. …

Legion program provides special sports equipment to vets

By: Gina Keating | Editor | www.olneyenterprise.com

The Possum Pedal Bike Ride drew a big crowd in spite of rain this year, including at least three plucky participants from Olney this year American Legion Post Commander Chris Garcia and his son James and Len Bernhardt. The race also allowed Chris Garcia to road test the recumbent trike he was awarded through an American Legion program that provides adaptive sports equipment to veterans.

The Possum Pedal offers an array of routes tailored to different skill levels, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the experience. From leisurely rides perfect for families and casual cyclists to challenging routes for avid riders seeking a thrilling adventure, the event caters to a wide range of abilities and preferences.

Participants can choose various distances, from a family-friendly 6-mile ride to a 76-mile route. …

Houston Heights gears up for 18th annual bicycle rally and scavenger hunt

By Shawn Arrajj | communityimpact.com

Houstonians from around the city are invited to join Heights residents for a two-day bicycle rally and scavenger taking place over the June 10-11 weekend.

Hosted by the Houston Heights Association, the Heights Bicycle Rally & Scavenger Hunt has been taking place in the Heights for 18 years as a way to celebrate the neighborhood and promote community engagement, said Emmanuel Núñez, who chairs the event for the association.

Participants can choose either a 15-mile ride or a 5-mile ride designed for families with children, both of which also feature a scavenger hunt in the community. Entrants will be emailed a rally map and scavenger hunt clue list the day before the event begins, according to the event website. Clues describe sights or objects that can be seen along the rally course. …

1st Real Ride on New Bike! Fort Worth, Texas

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