Cool site.
http://www.traillink.com/trail/chaparral-rail-trail.aspx
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posted:I find it interesting that the Federal Government has paid $1.4M for access for trail right-of-way. I expect that anyone who gets harassed on this right-of-way should report it to not only to local law enforcement, but also Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The fact that the Feds have paid for right-of-way means that violation of that agreement is a Federal matter. And impeding a traveler is no less than a violation of civil rights, in my mind (United States v. Wheeler in 1920). That said, there is a bit of a wild feel to this area, and if ever confronted; smile, FULL five finger wave, and have a copy of the settlement to hand them if they'll take it.
That one sounds a little scary.
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posted:At approximately 31 miles of rough gravel terrain, Farmersville to Ladonia represents a good length for an out and back, overnight MTB trip. A riding buddy and I tackled this trip on September 24/25, and enjoyed a generally positive adventure. Highlights included seeing small-town Texas up close (Farmersville, Meritt, Celeste, Wolfe City, and Ladonia), and a strong sense of pioneering, given the relatively overgrown state of much of the trail. Our overnight stay in Ladonia revealed an unexpected gem of a town, with two good restaurants, a great rustic lodge, and even a visit from the Mayor ... who had heard a few intrepid cyclists were in town!
Mayor of Ladonia: You boys sure are a long ways from home, ain'tcha?
Biker: Yes sir! We love the great outdoors! This is a wonderful town by the way. Nice and quiet.
Mayor of Ladonia: And that's how we like it, ya hear? So no funny business with yer funny machines.
Biker: These are bicycles.
Mayor of Ladonia: I don't care what they called. You give me more lip I'll send Deputy Ankle after ya with a hose.
Biker: Just out of curiosity, how did you become mayor?
Mayor of Ladonia: How else? I kilt the previous one in a machete fight and put on his mayor suit what endows me with the mayoral power to fuck you up the butt if I be pleasin' it.
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Mayor of Ladonia: I be pleasin' it.
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ou guys need to stop dick riding wow and compare everything to it. It never invented a godamn thing, just made it popular. " -tinkly
