{"id":62561,"date":"2023-06-09T22:24:05","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=62561"},"modified":"2023-06-09T22:24:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T03:24:07","slug":"texas-bicycling-news-june-9-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2023\/06\/09\/texas-bicycling-news-june-9-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling News &#8211; June 9, 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-markdown\"><h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/582\/Trails\">Trails<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Frisco Texas | www.friscotexas.gov<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.friscotexas.gov\/ImageRepository\/Document?documentID=28409\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Trail Map<\/p>\n<p>Use our interactive Frisco Trails Story Map for hike and bike trail locations across the city. More hike and bike trails and walking loops can be found at individual neighborhood parks.\nBefore you go, watch these videos for a sneak peek of our trails!\nBeavers Bend Trail (1.2 miles)<\/p>\n<p>This trail is located in Beavers Bend Park, extending from Beavers Bend Park to 4th Army Drive. It will eventually connect with B.F. Phillips Sports Complex.\nBig Bluestem Trail (2.2 miles)<\/p>\n<p>Big Bluestem Trail is a natural, unpaved trail that winds its way through the undeveloped Grand Park land. Parking and the trailhead is located off Cotton Gin Road between Legacy Drive and Dallas Parkway. The trail extends through Grand Park to Stonebrook Parkway.\nView the trail map. | View the kid-friendly trail map.\nCaddo Trail (1.1 Miles) &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endurancesportswire.com\/chasing-watts-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-create-rides-with-your-gpx-files\/\">Chasing Watts makes it easier than ever to create rides with your GPX files<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>www.endurancesportswire.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"99\" width=\"275\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.endurancesportswire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/chasingwatts_logo-sml-01-275x99.png?resize=275%2C99&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Chasing Watts, the leading group ride app for cyclists, has just made it easier than ever for ride creators to build a ride within the app using their GPX route.<\/p>\n<pre><code>Now you can quickly create a ride using a route you have created with a third-party program, a previous recorded ride, or a route you\u2019ve received from a friend.\nThe latest update also adds the Ride Log feature that allows ride creators to keep an eye on how the ride is trending with views, complete event log, current roster map view, and post-ride ratings.\nIt is now easier to find a start location when creating a ride. You can search for a place or drop a pin on the map to get the most accurate starting location; including \/\/\/what3words integration.\nTo keep ride logistics streamlined you can message friends from within the app directly.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>According to co-founder Scott Minard. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:316px\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/comments\/144atgy\/bike_path_phase_plan\/\">Bike Path Phase Plan?<\/a><br> by      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/jhrogers32\">u\/jhrogers32<\/a> in      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/\">dfwbike<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>    <blockquote class=\"reddit-embed-bq\" style=\"height:240px\" >      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/comments\/145d7gb\/denton_rail_trail\/\">Denton Rail Trail<\/a><br> by      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/user\/alyssaishness\">u\/alyssaishness<\/a> in      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/dfwbike\/\">dfwbike<\/a>    <\/blockquote>    <script async src=\"https:\/\/embed.reddit.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"UTF-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/local\/signage-medics-find-injured-gateway-park-fort-worth-trails-biking\/287-14420e75-819c-4bab-b78d-cf212b627ee9\">Video: New signage will help medics find people injured at Gateway Park in Fort Worth<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Author: Matt Houston | www.wfaa.com<\/h4>\n<p>&lt;iframe width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; style=&quot;border:1px solid #e6e6e6&quot; src=&quot;https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/embeds\/video\/responsive\/287-0c5f7056-8841-444c-ad62-032c39241995\/iframe&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; webkitallowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot; mozallowfullscreen=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;<\/p>\n<p>FORT WORTH, Texas \u2014 Fort Worth firefighters on Saturday will install signage on biking trails at Gateway Park in an effort to improve emergency response times there.<\/p>\n<p>Medics have had a difficult time finding injured people in the park, especially on bike paths that wind through dense foliage and trees.<\/p>\n<p>Dozens of Gateway Park visitors require medical attention each season, Fort Worth Fire Department battalion chief Christian Harvey said.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;We&#8217;ve really just had to do the best we can and that was taking more time than we were comfortable with,&quot; Harvey added.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, first responders have considered deploying helicopters to try and locate people who need help. Navigating backwards from the trails to a waiting emergency vehicle can be difficult for medics carrying a rescued patient, too.<\/p>\n<p>Harvey and the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers&#8217; Association began working on a potential solution about four years ago. Together, the team decided the park&#8217;s trails need locators. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olneyenterprise.com\/sports\/legion-program-provides-special-sports-equipment-vets\">Legion program provides special sports equipment to vets<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By: Gina Keating | Editor | www.olneyenterprise.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.olneyenterprise.com\/sites\/olneyenterprise.com\/files\/styles\/large\/public\/b883946a8c_Ar01003030.jpg?w=1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Possum Pedal Bike Ride drew a big crowd in spite of rain this year, including at least three plucky participants from Olney this year American Legion Post Commander Chris Garcia and his son James and Len Bernhardt. The race also allowed Chris Garcia to road test the recumbent trike he was awarded through an American Legion program that provides adaptive sports equipment to veterans.<\/p>\n<p>The Possum Pedal offers an array of routes tailored to different skill levels, ensuring that everyone can participate and enjoy the experience. From leisurely rides perfect for families and casual cyclists to challenging routes for avid riders seeking a thrilling adventure, the event caters to a wide range of abilities and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Participants can choose various distances, from a family-friendly 6-mile ride to a 76-mile route. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/houston\/heights-river-oaks-montrose\/events\/2023\/06\/08\/houston-heights-gears-up-for-18th-annual-bicycle-rally-and-scavenger-hunt\/\">Houston Heights gears up for 18th annual bicycle rally and scavenger hunt<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>By Shawn Arrajj | communityimpact.com<\/h4>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.communityimpact.com\/?url=https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2023\/06\/08\/260203.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Houstonians from around the city are invited to join Heights residents for a two-day bicycle rally and scavenger taking place over the June 10-11 weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by the Houston Heights Association, the Heights Bicycle Rally &amp; Scavenger Hunt has been taking place in the Heights for 18 years as a way to celebrate the neighborhood and promote community engagement, said Emmanuel N\u00fa\u00f1ez, who chairs the event for the association.<\/p>\n<p>Participants can choose either a 15-mile ride or a 5-mile ride designed for families with children, both of which also feature a scavenger hunt in the community. Entrants will be emailed a rally map and scavenger hunt clue list the day before the event begins, according to the event website. Clues describe sights or objects that can be seen along the rally course. &#8230;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9235782155\">1st Real Ride on New Bike! Fort Worth, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Brian Waldrop | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"1600\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/nIkusnnbp6_QzGWXPWEkxusEUfrS0gjJVC9aEmzxpzI-1536x2048.jpg?resize=1200%2C1600&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strava.com\/activities\/9235198339\">Lunch Ride &#8211; nice, fresh asphalt on FM 2004. Smooth as butter!! Pasadena, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n<h4>Rick Hernandez | strava.com<\/h4>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dgtzuqphqg23d.cloudfront.net\/RQS0-pqEy7v7Pm7qKwEfqypymJJA1CoGhqI8u-P62gU-2048x1536.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>Texas Biking from Twitter<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Pedestrian bridge across I10 on Post Oak near Northwest Transit Center is almost done.  This is great and opens up a lot of bike commute options for me.  Plus safe access to the transit center. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Fjt5RFPpS0\">pic.twitter.com\/Fjt5RFPpS0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Simon ? (@simontrose) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/simontrose\/status\/1667298201857056777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">And so the movement grows&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PWMGv1DD8y\">https:\/\/t.co\/PWMGv1DD8y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; urbanist (@JRDNLTHMS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JRDNLTHMS\/status\/1667259055541309444?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Which is why, I suppose, that we continue to &quot;just come out of nowhere&quot; or &quot;appeared to be riding irradically&quot; or &quot;insert-any-invalid-excuse-for-not-paying-attention-here.&quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5sirIhuZr5\">https:\/\/t.co\/5sirIhuZr5<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Houston Bike Guy (@BCycle_Myles) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCycle_Myles\/status\/1667155576718086146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">REMINDER: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CycleNation?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CycleNation<\/a> takes place June 15 \u2014 Join Team KXAN and register now to raise money for the American Stroke Association. MORE DETAILS: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I8y1tFUTlR\">https:\/\/t.co\/I8y1tFUTlR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U2NhsFq88l\">pic.twitter.com\/U2NhsFq88l<\/a><\/p>&mdash; KXAN News (@KXAN_News) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KXAN_News\/status\/1667158377888194567?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Early Morning Rides&#8230;.<br>Edinburg \/ McAllen Areas. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZmWQN74CjS\">pic.twitter.com\/ZmWQN74CjS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Daniel Cruz (@DCRUZ547) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DCRUZ547\/status\/1666777735769759746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 8, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1>New Events Added to Texbiker.net Calendar<\/h1>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WcdaPt0Nc4\">https:\/\/t.co\/WcdaPt0Nc4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1667302360727580673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker calendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KZLDtX9rWT\">https:\/\/t.co\/KZLDtX9rWT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1667303282899861509?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbikercalendar. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vFn6CeHa7i\">https:\/\/t.co\/vFn6CeHa7i<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Rick Ankrum (@texbiker) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/texbiker\/status\/1667304367588876291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Event added to the Texbiker caldendar. &quot;Trek Hurst Ice Cream Social Ride&quot; 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