3/10/25 Media Advisory: xTexas Trail Group Ground Proofing Begins!
For Immediate Release March 10, 2015
Media Contacts: Melissa Balmer Melissa@PedalLove.org cell (360)265-2883
On trail Charlie Gandy gandy.charles@gmail.com cell (562) 298-7681
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Austin TX - This evening, a group of tough, talented volunteers will camp in Kirbyville at Adams EE Stringer Funeral Home as day one of the "Sweaty Taste of the xTx: First 100 Miles" group ground-proofing project is completed.
14 volunteers of hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians (and four horses!) began this morning from the start of the trail at Quicksand Creek at the Sabine River near the Louisiana border on a group ground-proofing project. The majority of the group will travel 20-mile days gathering information for the xTexas Trail Project's first 100 miles of trail conditions, water sources, camping locations, re-supply stops, and more.
Two members of the group will travel the full 1,500 miles of the route over March and April.
The full 1,500-mile xTexas Trail Project route has been ideated, mapped, and ground-proofed by project founder Charlie Gandy, who leads this group expedition. Today’s group ground-proofing departure is the beginning of Phase 2 for the project. You can find the GPS draft route and print quality maps here: The GPS Route — xTexas.org
3/4/25 Media Advisory: The first Texas cross-state trail beings phase 2 with group ground-proofing
For Immediate Release March 4, 2025
The first Texas cross-state trail begins phase 2: group ground-proofing
Media Contact: Melissa Balmer Email: Melissa@PedalLove.org, text (360) 265-2883
Images, video, and maps of the trail are available upon request
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Austin TX – On Monday, March 10th at 7 am, a team of tough, talented, generous people will depart from Quicksand Creek on the Sabine River at 190 near Bon Wier and the Louisiana border. They’re adventuring forth on the first group ground-proofing for the xTexas Trail Project. The media is invited to see them off (and for the tough few) invited to join them for an hour, a day, or the full adventure.
2/12/25 - Media Alert & Invite: Sweaty Taste of the xTx: 1st 100 Miles
For Immediate Release February 12, 2025
Media Alert: Texas is getting its first cross-state trail for hiking, biking, and trail riding—come see the kickoff for the first 100-mile group ground-proofing!
Media Contact: Melissa Balmer Email: Melissa@PedalLove.org Text (360) 265-2883
Images and videos from the trail are available upon request.
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Austin TX – The xTexas Trail Project is a 1,500-mile target-rich trail through the heart of Texas, intended for use in winter and early spring by hikers, cyclists, and equestrians. This legacy project was ideated by fifth-generation Texan, active outdoor advocate, thru-hiker, and thru-cyclist Charlie Gandy. It’s a project of the non-profit BikeTexas.
Join us on March 10th for the “Sweaty Taste of the xTx: The First 100 Miles,” which will kick off at 7:00 am at Quicksand Creek on the Sabine River just off the I90 and end at Livingston.
Find more details here: Sweaty Taste of the xTx: The First 100 Miles — xTexas.org