If you are looking for a beautiful place with great country roads and low traffic to cycle, take a trip to the Kentucky Bluegrass Region. You can ride short or long distances, rolling terrain to challenging hills, horse farms or open farmland. It’s all beautiful and just waiting for you to enjoy it. Be sure to check out a few of our pictures in the Image Gallery.
Be sure to check out a few of our pics in the Image Gallery.
Cyclists in Suits Day at the State Capital in Austin - 2009
It’s that time again. The legislature is in session and we are headed to Austin to lobby our Representatives and Senators to pass the Safe Passing Bill. Basically, the Safe Passing Bill would require motorists to allow at least 3-feet of distance before overtaking and passing a cyclist as well as all types of vulnerable road users; i.e. pedestrian, wheelchair, tractor, etc. Thirty-one of us boarded the BikeDFW bus very early Monday morning, April 20th, 2009, for the trip to the capital. We arrived in Austin about 8:00am and met with a delegation from BikeTEXAS (formerly Texas Bicycle Coalition). Also meeting with us were cyclists from Austin, BikeHouston, LMRA Bicycle Club, San Antonio Wheelmen, and other clubs and businesses.
We thought we were going to cancel the ride but the rain left just as quick as it came. Paul, Doug, and Brian left the house about 2:30pm for a casual 20-mile ride. Temp was great but there was still a little wind. The rest of us gathered about 4:30 and dinner was served about 5:15pm. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to the ride and get-together.
We'll have a family club ride Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm from Paul and Lynne Harris'. The ride will be about 20 miles and take in some of the hike and bike trails through the mid-cities and Grapevine and back on some back neighborhood roads. After the ride, the club will be serving a lasagna dinner.
Please join us for our first meeting of 2009!!!! We'll be giving away a $50 gift certificate. Every attendee gets his/her name in the hat once just for attending the meeting. Get your name in the hat again for each non-member (not immediate family) friend that you bring to the meeting.
We'll be discussing 2009 upcoming events; including March of Dimes and a spring family ride and gathering.
Date: Tuesday, July 15th
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Place: Pizza Garden in Bedford
The room will be reserved beginning at 5:30pm if you enjoy getting the eatin' done before the meeting start. Meeting will start at 6:00pm.
Topics up for discussion:
1) Plan our Fall Family Ride and Get-Together
2) Bicycle Safety -
Proper helmet fit
When and how often to change your chain
and more.....
