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Friday, 22 December 2006
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 Hou ston 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 a January visit from the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
This year, GHORBA was able to draw 300 new members mainly through the five GHORBA-sponsored clinics. Trail building projects for the members were also started. Last August, trail work at a section of a new trail in the 200-acre Carl Barton Jr. Park in Conroe began. Ten miles of trails inside the park would also be constructed, according to an agreement with the city.
Read more about this news story at www.chron.com.
Thursday, 21 December 2006
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 Transporta tion, 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, however, pushes for a two-lane road, allowing the construction of a parallel trail. An estimated $225,000 is needed to cover the cost of the trail.
Planners envision the trail for use by local residents to get exercise. Plans for the proposed trail will be discussed in the summer by transportation planners at a public meeting. The construction, however, could begin, possibly, in 2011.
Read more about this news story at local.lancasteronline.com.
Wednesday, 20 December 2006
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 conse cutive 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 Judkins, the race director, said that he is impressed with the "level of entries" and he is hoping for more big names to enter the race.
The Coast to Coast race, a 243 km cycle, mountain run and kayak race will begin in Kumara beach on the West Coast to Sumner in Christchurch. The race has drawn 84 athletes from 14 countries. Athletes can still register until December 31.
Read more about this news story at www.stuff.co.nz.
Tuesday, 19 December 2006
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 maps about how the public can use the area. Moreover, picnic facilities and roadside parking lots will be added. An old mill will also be preserved. The plan aims to encourage recreational use of the trails and the natural areas.
UNC officials have not actively managed those recreation spots in recent years. "It's been like the wild west out there," said Sharon Myers, a geologist and environmental specialist at UNC who runs on the trails. "It's not been managed in any way." UNC would be giving out $427,000 to begin the "oversight program" for the land property.
Read more about this news story at www.heraldsun.com.
Monday, 18 December 2006
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 Barnhill. "Not too technical, but you do need some skill," he added. The trail is also user-friendly for trail runners.
The Arizona Trail segment starts from the Pistol Hill Road, passing through rocky foothills and ends in the picnic area in the Colossal Cave. The trail is a second segment of the 22-mile Arizona Trail's Cienege Corridor.
Read more about this news story at www.tucsoncitizen.com.
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