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Sun Rides, "A Cyclist's Guide for the Paso del Norte" started as a project called “Move-On! Ride your bike in the Paso Del Norte” as a way to promote cycling in the El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. The Paso del Norte Health Foundation was ble to provide the needed funds to develop these many printed materials so that residents and visitors can easily find the places to ride in the area.
The main goal of this project was to promote cycling by providing information on the available biking routes in the El Paso Texas to existing and potential riders. This information consists on maps and brochures of existing biking trails, dirt roads, or paved streets that are currently used by active cyclists. In summary, the project set the baseline through a pilot project to deliver printed materials such as: Several single trail series folded maps; a small booklet with most biking trails for the El Paso and Juárez area; and A full size map of El Paso and Juárez with the same biking trails as the booklet mentioned above.
Trials were selected according to suggestions from local residents, groups and bicycle clubs. In addition to the printed materials, this project established a comprehensive group of participants from the riding community to continue with the efforts of the Mapping Committee of the Border Cycling Coalition. Some of the partners involved in the project are the National Parks Service, the City of El Paso, many local groups, and other volunteers such as cyclists, bike shops, and clubs.
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