{"id":64882,"date":"2024-03-25T22:21:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T03:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=64882"},"modified":"2024-03-25T22:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T03:21:38","slug":"rubber-side-down-texas-bicycling-news-march-25-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2024\/03\/25\/rubber-side-down-texas-bicycling-news-march-25-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubber Side Down Texas Bicycling News – March 25, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rock-N-Ride brings dozens of cyclists to Cleveland<\/a><\/h2>\n

bluebonnetnews.com<\/h4>\n

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Approximately 140 cyclists converged in Cleveland on Saturday, March 16, peddling their way through the early morning scenic routes of Liberty County at the Sixth Annual Rock-N-Ride, hosted by the Greater Cleveland Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

This event serves to not only attract cycling enthusiasts from across the region, but to put Cleveland in the spotlight and serve as a fundraiser for the Chamber.<\/p>\n

Participants had the choice of a 56-mile or a shorter 26-mile route, going through the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest. Safety precautions, such as signage and police escorts, make this a very beginner-friendly cycling event. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Gran Fondo Texas Charity Bike Ride Gets The \u201cGreen Light\u201d From Grimes County Commissioners<\/a><\/h2>\n

by Julie Peters | navasotanews.com<\/h4>\n

Gran Fondo Texas is a charity bike ride that operates under the 501C3 non-profit, Texas Medical Center Orchestra, established in 2010 to raise money for various beneficiaries each year.\nThe event has amassed over 15 thousand riders over the years.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s event is scheduled for April 14th and the route, much of which is in Grimes County presented some concerns that were addressed at the March 20th meeting of Grimes County Commissioners Court.<\/p>\n

The main concern was construction being completed on the route in time for the event.\nJudge Joe Fauth explained. \u2026<\/p>\n

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2024 Enchanted at Erwin Recap<\/a><\/h2>\n

texasmtb.org<\/h4>\n

A race weekend of community and being nimble<\/p>\n

The Enchanted at Erwin race weekend started with a thousand questions weeks before the race. Can these trails be ready in time? The North Texas teams (North Texas Composite, South Metro, Highland Park Scots) rallied together to put in over 1,000 volunteer hours to work on the trails. It was incredible showcase of community and determination!<\/p>\n

The rains came in Thursday night before race weekend and all of that hard work was about to be put to the test. On Friday morning, league staff and volunteers walked the course and evaluated conditions. It wasn\u2019t awful, but it certainly wasn\u2019t great. Camping arrangements were shifted and locals leaned in for setting up contingency plans left and right. The entire 4.5 mile course was marked ON FOOT. \u2026<\/p>\n

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Quannah Hills Trail Wheatherford Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n

Texas MTB Rider | www.youtube.com<\/h4>\n