Cyclists who write must have something interesting to write about, which usually involves interesting places to ride and an interesting local cycling culture. I assume that is why the most popular cycling blogs are based in Australia, the Rocky Mountains or on one of the U.S. coasts. A few of us poke around down in Texas, but I have found no one reporting from the Deep South,  AKA Dixie, Old South, Bible Belt, Black Belt, etc.

Allow me to step in and fill the void for the next three weeks.

Americus, Ga. , is a town of about 17,000 that few have heard of. Those few probably know it as the home of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and Koinonia Farm, or they may be old enough to remember when national news media called it the “meanest town in America” during the civil rights movement. It’s a place with tremendous history that is as full of idealistic hope as it is destitute poverty.

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The field sits next to a BMX bike. undulating terrain is perfect for pulling off bike tricks. The view is quite different than what it was 30 years ago at. County Line Road and Colorado Boulevard. Arapahoe County capped and de-commissioned its County Line Landfill. The 244-foot by 384-foot field will be enclosed by a four-foot. A landslide nearly spilled out onto County Line Road east. Parks and Recreation District for an additional athletic field and. to the two existing multi-purpose synthetic turf athletic fields at. the park. track that is frequented mostly by teens and young kids. The Douglas County Planning Commission. of Colorado Boulevard last year. until February, said Melissa Reese-Thacker, senior park planner for. The district is planning $360,000 worth of repairs to land that. South Suburban. High atop a hill at David A. Lorenz Regional Park, one can see. 122 more parking spaces. contributed from South Suburban. 24 from the South Suburban.

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