Texas Bicycling Adventures – October 8, 2023
WOW! FORREST CREEK RANCH SUPER FUN MTB TRAILS ON A REI DRT 1.1
Just Me MTB | www.youtube.com
Great Op to try out Forrest Creek Ranch MTB Trails and I had a lot of fun! Flowy fast, Berms, downhill berms, jumps, pumps and drops abound in this 9 mile track in Dale Texas. Kudos to those who created this super fun MTB rollercoaster. Can’t wait to go back and get better technicals and a faster time.
Guest column: Let’s make it safe to ride a bike in Amarillo!
By Christian Fairly, Kim Hooker, and Devin Prater | www.amarillo.com
How many people do you know who say, “I love to ride bikes, but I don’t feel safe riding in Amarillo!” It’s not just an Amarillo problem, but this is our home and we can do better. We know the beauty and special character of our town. We want the freedom to choose how to travel and travel safely.
Our community has an opportunity on Tuesday, October 17 to meet with the TxDOT team planning the Statewide Active Transportation Plan (SATP). Mark your calendar to attend the 2-hour public meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Amarillo Civic Center Complex. The TxDOT team will bring the best data and most current transportation design knowledge to share. The mission of the plan is “a collaborative effort to advance walking, biking and rolling as viable options toward a safe, accessible, connected, and fully integrated …