Texas Bicycling Action – March 22, 2024
Kiwanis Club’s Riverside Ride, Kidzfest returns this weekend
Kyle R. Cotton | www.victoriaadvocate.com
Kiwanis Club of Victoria returns this weekend with one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, Riverside Ride and Kidzfest, Saturday morning at Riverside Stadium.
The family event of 16 years invites people to ride their bikes to support the local nonprofit with Kidzfest, an event meant for the whole family.
“It’s just been a really fun way for the Kiwanis Club of Victoria to be able to fundraise for part of it, but it also raises awareness for our organization and other organizations that we partner with who serve children and are interested in children’s development,” event organizer Shannon Longoria said. …
11th Street bike lanes hang in the balance as mayor reconsiders implementation
Holly Galvan | www.click2houston.com
Community feedback and Houston Public Works shapes future of 11th Street infrastructure
The newly introduced bike lanes in the Heights neighborhood might be short-lived, despite the substantial allocation of taxpayer money for their implementation.
Mayor John Whitmire is mulling over the possibility of their removal. …
Good things coming to King’s Gate Park
By Rick Mauch | www.community-news.com
King’s Gate Park now belongs to the City of Willow Park and big things lie ahead for the 22-and-a-half acres city officials call a gem.
Topping the list is a fundraising narrative by the nonprofit Weatherford Mountain Bike Club to raise $16,500 for the construction of a kids mountain bike skills area and trail called Trinity Track. It will have berms, an armored trail, bridges and other trail elements suitable for children and beginners.
Using rock to armor or pave the trail is an alternative that hardens the tread while being more friendly to mountain bikes on multi-use trails. A berm is compacted soil, loose gravel, stone, or crushed rock that intercepts and diverts storm water runoff.
In addition, 3,000-plus linear feet of singletrack trail will be constructed on the park property to help beginners progress to riding more difficult mountain bike trails. …
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Video: It’s time to join the Ride to End ALZ with support in El Paso
By Avery Martinez | kvia.com
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Alzheimer’s Disease affects many older Americans, and El Paso is considered an area of concern for Alzheimer’s risk. Plenty of research and support is underway, including here in El Paso.
Funding is an important part of learning and trying to treat the disease, and that’s why the Alzheimer’s Association is sponsoring the “Ride to End ALZ.”
This event happens the entire month of March, and both outdoor cyclists and indoor cycle riders are able to participate, according to the AA.
The “Ride to End ALZ” tries to …
Exploring San Antonio’s Cycling Havens
Vicki Collier | medium.com
As a Realtor deeply embedded in the heart of this vibrant city, I’m thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of San Antonio’s best-kept secrets: its incredible cycling scene. San Antonio offers cyclists of all levels a pedal-powered paradise waiting to be explored.
Mission Reach Trail
Embark on a historical journey along the Mission Reach Trail, a captivating 15-mile stretch linking all five of San Antonio’s historic missions. Starting at the iconic Alamo, this trail follows the San Antonio River, offering a delightful mix of nature and …
Appreciation post for the trail/SUP work @HarrisCoPct2 has been doing in southeast Houston. Fresh asphalt on the Bay Area Hike & Bike Trail for the bike commute. And their new Pine Brook Trail is super nice too! Got in a nice bike ride with my mom ? ? pic.twitter.com/vB3lL5AIhm
— Chris Parma (@cfparma16) March 22, 2024
Bike ride,few birds,abit of nature +/-13miles Sims Bayou,Cigna park event after https://t.co/SHPxF1PC9U #Meetup via @Meetup
— Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) March 23, 2024