Six Projects get funded--three for off-road cycling
From: www.bikesbelong.org
Bikes Belong just awarded six grants to grassroots groups in Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Washington to help build new bike paths and trails. Great facilities like these enable and encourage people to ride their bikes more often and make communities safer, healthier, and more enjoyable places to live.
Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA)—Double Lake Recreation Area Trail Expansion
The Greater Houston Off-Road Biking Association (GHORBA) will receive $10,000 to help expand the mountain bike trail system at Double Lake Recreation Area, one hour north of Houston, Texas. The grant will enable GHORBA, an all-volunteer group, to speed trail construction by hiring professional trail builders, helping to meet the increasing demand for mountain bike trails in the area. Bikes Belong's funding will serve as a match for a Recreational Trails Program grant. More about GHORBA. . .
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association, Woodstock Chapter (SORBA Woodstock)—Blankets Creek Trail Expansion
The Woodstock, Georgia, chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA) will use their $10,000 grant to expand the popular mountain bike trail system at Blankets Creek. Plans include extending the beginner loop and creating an advanced loop with technical terrain. SORBA has more than 2,200 members and a great deal of community support. They've garnered significant funding for the trail project from individuals and local businesses, and they have tremendous support from many bike shops in northern Georgia. More about SORBA Woodstock. . .
Whatcom Council of Governments—Coast Millennium Trail Link
The Whatcom Council of Governments, in Bellingham, Washington, will receive a $10,000 grant to help build a key link in the Coast Millennium Trail. The trail link will bypass a busy, narrow bridge that is currently a barrier between the popular Bellingham Greenways system and the northern continuation of the Coast Millennium Trail. This trail bypass will provide a safe route for commuters and school children. The group has already secured Safe Routes to School funding for the project, and they will use Bikes Belong's funding to help match a state Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant. Local bike shops, the Mt. Baker Bicycle Club, and many others are very supportive of this important project. More about the Coast Millennium Trail. . .
TO read more about Bike Belong Grants check out: www.bikesbelong.org
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