{"id":59118,"date":"2022-05-02T22:05:49","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T03:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=59118"},"modified":"2022-05-02T22:05:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T03:05:52","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-may-2nd-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2022\/05\/02\/texas-bicycling-news-may-2nd-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News May 2nd 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RGV cyclists push for more mountain bike trails<\/a><\/h2>\n

by: Xochilt Lagunas | www.valleycentral.com<\/h4>\n

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) \u2014 A group of cyclists in the Rio Grande Valley are working to finalize the \u201cSix Shooter Junction\u201d trail at Harlingen\u2019s C.B. Wood Park.<\/p>\n

While there are several cycling trails throughout the RGV, David Hernandez, founder of the Valley Off-Road Bicycling Association (VORBA) said there is a lack of off-road trails for mountain bikers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t have anywhere to ride unless we build trail and\/or if we maintain the trails that we already have,\u201d said Hernandez.<\/p>\n

He said the \u201cSix Shooter Junction\u201d trail will help complete the 10-mile cycling trail system at the park, one of five trail systems VORBA continues to fight for. …<\/p>\n

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Video: Over 7,000 cyclists descend on Kyle Field for the Bike MS 150 to raise money for multiple sclerosis<\/a><\/h2>\n

By Donnie Tuggle | www.kbtx.com<\/h4>\n

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) -over 7,000 cyclists from Houston, Austin, Katy, and Waller made the journey to Kyle Field Sunday afternoon for the Bike MS 150 ride.<\/p>\n

Bike MS150 is the largest multiple sclerosis fundraiser in the nation.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event was highly anticipated after the 2021 race was canceled the morning of due to inclement weather that swept through the Brazos Valley early that morning.<\/p>\n

Participants say they took the trip to show their support for the people they love.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m riding for that woman right there,\u201d said Nathaniel Beal of Houston. Poonam Marj is the middle of three sisters and happens to be the younger sister of my girlfriend. She was diagnosed with MS February of 2019 and I\u2019ve …<\/p>\n

Gallery: Bike MS: Texas MS 150<\/a><\/h2>\n

theeagle.com<\/h4>\n

Kyle Field served as the finish line for the 38th Annual Bike MS: Texas MS 150 on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Around 6,000 cyclists made their way through Kyle Field after beginning the two-day trek in either start location of Houston or Austin. After completing the ride, participants living with multiple sclerosis rode a victory lap and crossed the finish line together.\n\"\"\/<\/p>\n

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Texas MS 150 achieves grand finale Sunday at Kyle Field, thousands in attendance<\/a><\/h2>\n

By: Chris Talley | www.kxxv.com<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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