FRIDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2006
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GHORBA to Continue Focusing on Trail Building |
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The Greater Houston Area Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) will continue to focus on trail building next year.
Construction of trails at Lake Huoston Park is currently being discussed by Houston City officials. Meanwhile, a single track in Burroughs Park in Tomball which measures eight to 10 miles will be constructed next year. GHORBA will receive guidance from trail-building experts in
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THURSDAY, 21 DECEMBER 2006
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New Pennsylvania Trail in Store near Route 30 |
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A 10-foot wide linear trail near Route 30 at Lancaster to Bareville could be in store for outdoor enthusiasts.
Mark Malhenzie, the Route 23 project manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, says that a trail could be added together with the construction of a new road. A five-mile recreational trail linking the Greenfield Road Area was the initial plan. The latest plan, how
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WEDNESDAY, 20 DECEMBER 2006
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Ussher and Miazga to Defend Coast to Coast Titles |
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Defending champions Richard Ussher and Emily Miazga would be starting the 25th anniversary of the multisport Coast to Coast race on February 10.
Ussher, men's division winner for three consecutive years, as well as Miazga, last year's winner in the women's division, will be defending their titles. Elina Rautila, a runner up in the women's division will also be joining the race. Robin Ju
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TUESDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2006
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UNC Plans to Improve Property for Biking & Hiking |
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The University of North Carolina (UNC) will be hiring new employees to maintain the biking and hiking trails and natural areas in its 1000-acre, university-owned tract of land between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Estes Drive Extension.
Four employees will be hired next year. They will be mapping out hiking and mountain biking trails for the land. They will also be installing signs and
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MONDAY, 18 DECEMBER 2006
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Arizona Trail Segment, a Trekker's Choice |
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Tucson hiker Larry Barnhill describes the Arizona Trail segment as "very hiker friendly". Barnhill also said that the trail segment would be a "trekker's choice".
The Arizona Trail segment spans 2.5 miles has been recently completed after two years. It's a recreational path for hiking, trail running, horse-back riding, and mountain biking. "Mountain bikers will like the down hills," says
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