Texas Bicycling News for November 22, 2023
Texas’s Newest Mountain Bike Park Was Built by a Fearless Teen Entrepreneur
By Aaron Chamberlain | www.texasmonthly.com
At Station Mountain Bike Park, Rhett Jones created the serpentine trails and daring jumps of his dreams.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago, my fourteen-year-old son and I pulled into the newest mountain bike park in Central Texas—Station Mountain, in the hilly lakeside hamlet of Marble Falls—with slight trepidation on my part. Though I spend a lot of time on my bike and once traversed the 3,014-mile perimeter of Texas, I prefer to stick to roads of asphalt or gravel. Luckily we weren’t there to put on a demonstration, just to preview the park and chat with its teenage owner and creator, Rhett Jones.
After speaking with Jones, we climbed to the top of the park on our bikes via the shuttle road that bisects the 129-acre property. Actually, my son ditched me halfway up to check out the jump lines near the bottom. After snapping a …
TEXAS MOUNTAIN BIKING | Shredding the Trails at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch!! | 2023 Texas Enduro Cup
Jefco MTB | www.youtube.com
Today we are at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch for the fifth stop on the 2023 Texas Enduro Cup Series mountain bike race hosted by Team Trail Party. In today’s video I’ll be competing in the expert Ebike class shredding the trails on my tricked-out Orbea Rise. Flat Creek Crossing continues to be closed to the public, so it was a great opportunity to suit up and shred the awesome trails. Todays race stages include Lookout, Snakeskin, Mind The Gap, Texas Two Step and Saloon! Time to saddle up and get this race started!
2023 Texas Enduro Cup #5 at Flat Creek Crossing Ranch
Two-Wheeled Fun | www.youtube.com
Fun trails in the heart of the Texas hill country. Flat Creek Crossing Ranch hosts the Family FUNduro each year and it’s a great opportunity for beginner racers to join the racing scene.
Bike / Bus via @MetroMcAllen to Work on this beautiful morning. pic.twitter.com/99HuvKfQ4g
— robdeleonjr ?? (@robdeleonjr) November 22, 2023
Texas’s Newest Mountain Bike Park Was Built by a Fearless Teen #Entrepreneur https://t.co/5EhakErOGQ
— Melissa Stewart (@MelissaOnline) November 22, 2023
It’s been just over a week since @TxDOTDallas opened the new @NorthavenTrail bridge! Lots of great feedback so far. While the bridge itself is open, reminder that there’s still work being done on the ramps and street infrastructure. ? of ongoing action items: 1/x pic.twitter.com/4XhreYJ4ra
— Jeff Kitner (@JeffKitner) November 22, 2023
Need to work off that pumpkin pie? Fort Worth Bike Sharing offers free rides
By News Release | fortworthbusiness.com
What better way to work off that Thanksgiving feast or keep the kids or guests busy than exploring Fort Worth on two wheels – for free! North Texas Healthy Communities (NTHC) and Fort Worth Bike Sharing are showing their gratitude to the community by offering free Bike Sharing bike rentals during the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Free First Fri-YAY program normally provides free rides on the first Friday of every month but is adding two extra days in conjunction with Trinity Metro’s 40th Anniversary.
Here’s what to know:
When: Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving), and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
Where: Free bike rentals are available from more than 60 Fort Worth Bike Sharing stations located around Fort Worth.
How: Riders can access the …
Top 10 must-do US gravel races in 2024
Logan Jones-Wilkins | www.globalcyclingnetwork.com
From Arizona to Oklahoma and everywhere in between, we looked high and low for the best US gravel races – here are 10 we believe you should check out
… Gravel Locos – May 18
Location: Hico, Texas
Distances: 150 miles (6,700 feet), 100 miles, 60 miles, 30 miles
Website: Gravel Locos
Registration: $185, spots available
Gravel Locos, on the other hand, is the gravel race in the US that might have the biggest emphasis on the professional side of things. It is, unapologetically, the pre-Unbound test for many riders. In turn, Gravel Locos reflects the race in a number of ways.
First off, its long course is a full 150 miles and, like Kansas, those miles are often done in hot, humid conditions. Secondly, it doesn’t have long climbs, only small, but repetitive punches that each rider must weather. Third, and especially for the elites, the field has all the same favourites that will travel to …
Construction on the separated bike lanes through downtown San Antonio from Flores Street to Interstate 37 is expected to start in 2026. https://t.co/fnkFNpFqiX
— San Antonio Report (@SAReport) November 23, 2023
Sweet Trails and Stunning Views at my Favorite State Park // Garner State Park Mountain Biking
Chenzo’s World | www.youtube.com
oday I’m exploring the MTB trails s at one of the most popular state parks in Texas. Garner state park is known for its gorgeous rolling hills, excellent hiking trails, awesome campsites and stunning views along the Frio river. Like most people, when I think of Garner, I usually think of camping, fishing and hiking adventures. But, if you’re a mountain bike lover like myself, you’ll be happy to know that garner state park also offers miles of single track and double track along its rolling hills and scenic creek beds. I had an absolute blast riding the rocky technical terrain out here and I hope this video gives you some insight when planning your next Texas mountain biking adventure.