Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $5.14 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities

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AUSTIN— During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $5.14 million dollars in grants funding 15 construction projects and one educational development across the state.

The National Recreational Trails Fund (NRTF) supports recreational trail construction, renovation and acquisition. The grants are funded from a portion of the federal gas tax generated by gasoline purchases for off-highway vehicles. Thirty percent of the total NRTF grants must be earmarked for motorized recreational trails, while another 30 percent must be spent on non-motorized trail projects. The remaining 40 percent is discretionary. …

… Projects awarded funding are listed in alphabetical order by county below: …

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Dallas Off-Road trail work

DORBA | www.volunteermatch.org

We have several biking/hiking trails that we have built and maintain in and around the Dallas area. You can go to our web site : DORBA.org to find the location of the trail. We always need volunteers to work on trail maintance (trimming back shrub, trees and weeds, picking up trash, building bridges etc.) Each trail steward has a volunteer trail steward that is incharge of all the maintance of each trail. All trail work must me scheduled through that trail steward.

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Video: Lubbock ISD 5th graders receive new bikes for perfect attendance

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Carry The Load makes annual stop at Fort Cavazos

By: Adam Schindler | www.kxxv.com

KILLEEN, Texas — Memorial Day is upon us and that means the Carry The Load organization made their annual stop at Fort Cavazos to show their support for the families of fallen soldiers.

Carry The Load is a nonprofit organization founded by Navy Seal veterans with a mission to restore the true meaning of Memorial Day, honoring fallen heroes.

Every year, they spend the 32 days leading up to Memorial Day marching and biking over 20-thousand miles with teams making stops in cities all over the country.

A mission that West Coast Relay Manger for Carry The Load, David …

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BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

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HOUSTON, TX / ACCESSWIRE / May 25, 2023 / Green Mountain Energy

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The new electric cargo trike will eliminate the need for gasoline-powered vehicle transport for BikeHouston, while strategically placed bike stations with racks and air pumps at local businesses and trail entry points will encourage more usage.

"BikeHouston is committed to filling gaps in the bike network and taking down the barriers that keep people from getting on bikes," said Joe Cutrufo, BikeHouston Executive Director. "We are grateful to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club for their generosity and look forward to Houston becoming a city where anyone can bike."

BikeHouston was founded in 2004 on a …

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CAPITOL CHEVY DRIVEWAY SERIES PRESENTED BY THE METEOR • May 11 2023 • Austin, TX

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Categories » Cat 1/2/3/4 Masters 40+ » Cat 3/4 » Cat 4/5 » Pro/Cat 1/2/3 » Women Open

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‘Excitement On a Well Beaten Path’ Southern Tier East to West

By S. Crocker | www.crazyguyonabike.com

Marfa TX – Valentine TX

Wednesday May 24, 2023 Woke at Cosmico RV park before sunrise. Too bad because my next stop is Valentine TX and there’s a whole bunch of nothing to do there. Cosmico is a neat park with all kinds of camping options from teepees to pastel travel trailers. Dutch hot tubs, rustic outdoor showers. Id definitely come back here if I ever get out this way again!

Figuring to drop in to Valentine late in the day, I got coffee at a shop in town, then got coffee and a burrito at another place, then returned to Cosmico, had a coffee, then packed up, then had another coffee. Thats a lot of coffee!

Finally hit the road about 11, and stumbled across the local grocery store. Out in these parts, if you find a store that has fruit… you stop for it ’cause you don’t know when you’ll find more. Soon, another half hour gone. (Half of that stuffing my face in Valentine TX – Sierra Blanca TX Thursday May 25, 2023 Busted camp early. Didn’t want to get caught ‘doing nothing’ out behind the library, lol!

Lots of flat and straight desert, passed through Van Horn TX. There has to be at least 20 hotels there, but no restaurants. Weird. Ended up having lunch in the gas station deli. Food was good.

Sierra Blanca has a nice city park where they allow cyclist overnight camping, so there we are! …the parking lot with watermelon, strawberry, oranges, lol!)

Ok, now we are off.

Got to Valentine about 3 and… you ever make the mistake, when you were little, of …

Valentine TX – Sierra Blanca TX

Thursday May 25, 2023 Busted camp early. Didn’t want to get caught ‘doing nothing’ out behind the library, lol!

Lots of flat and straight desert, passed through Van Horn TX. There has to be at least 20 hotels there, but no restaurants. Weird. Ended up having lunch in the gas station deli. Food was good.

Sierra Blanca has a nice city park where they allow cyclist overnight camping, so there we are! …

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Texas Biking from Twitter

We're hosting @FrankenBikeUSA on Saturday! https://t.co/L2yHmSQmE4 #BikeMonth

— BikeTexas (@BikeTexas) May 25, 2023

Five million dollars in federal funding secured by @RepLloydDoggett will help complete the Walnut Creek Trail system!

The latest expansion to Braker Lane will include a dedicated crossing of US-290 and connect northern neighborhoods to urban trails. Info: https://t.co/Gn9bBVZeB3 pic.twitter.com/9OXx5qDBwJ

— ATX Transportation and Public Works (@austinmobility) May 25, 2023

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

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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.

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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

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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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Texas Biking from Twitter

Celebrate National Bike Month by participating in our challenge to win prizes! Whether you’re riding for fun, fitness, or commuting to work, record your trips on the Alamo Commutes for a chance to win 1 of 5 $50 VISA gift cards. ?? https://t.co/d1EPtaVatI pic.twitter.com/NlZorAMnIb

— Alamo Area MPO (@AlamoAreaMPO) May 23, 2023

Whether on foot or on you bike, these local spots offer miles of trails.https://t.co/ZfHewWcggH

— San Antonio Magazine (@SanAntonioMag) May 23, 2023

Webberville two way bike lane. pic.twitter.com/oKi1lGd7Uu

— JWall (@jwall4) May 23, 2023

Nice ? out . Hot day . pic.twitter.com/UfecaYHJYe

— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) May 23, 2023

A few regulations Out . Same time same place next week . pic.twitter.com/qXi3A0MPzU

— jerald roll (@grandpajerald) May 23, 2023

New Spinistry Chat now up! Spinistry Changes in the Works – NETT Overview in the Works, Gravel/Bikepacking Clinics, Meetups, Gravel Scoop News & More… https://t.co/EsjXK5BUcy pic.twitter.com/BGNo5DSPdC

— The Spinistry (@Spinistry) May 23, 2023

Who is excited for the Team Amani Gravel Party sponsored by Bicycle World this weekend?! ?????

?Saturday, May 27th, 5:00PM at Clovis Ranch?

Short route: 19 miles ? https://t.co/kqJqJFZ5rH
Race route: 26 miles ? https://t.co/4wzaS6Av6T pic.twitter.com/JVHqcR0n0c

— Bicycle World (@BicycleWorldTx) May 23, 2023

This morning we met up with the @CarryTheLoad west coast relay crew! Today they are traveling from San Marcos down to Zilker Park in Austin. I talked to a retired firefighter who will be biking this leg of the journey >>> https://t.co/BgHCRthFe1 pic.twitter.com/8ynCT2G8k3

— Eric Pointer (@EricPointerTV) May 23, 2023