One of the rest-stops on the 50 - West Texas Cycling Association
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One of the rest-stops on the 50 - West Texas Cycling Association
June 2012 One of theTEXAS rest-stops on the 50 WEST CYCLING NEWS ASSOCIATION 2012 Officers President: Pat Crawford president.wtca@bikewtca.org Treasurer: Pat Gerdemann treasurer.wtca@bikewtca.org Secretary: Liza Muse Secretary.wtca@bikewtca.org Newsletter Editor: Tonda Elliott newsletter.wtca@bikewtca.org Competitive Events Coordinator: Jurgen Heise Wendy Dempsey It was a fantastic day for the Caprock Escarpement ride. We had a nice turn out with a few new members riding with us. Tours: Randy Mulsow Webster: Brian Alger webmaster.wtca@bikewtca.org Lubbock Bicycle Club President: JD Booker president.lbc@bikewtca.org Treasurer: Lori Lashomb treasurer.lbc@bikewtca.org Chaparral Cycling Club President: Carl Stokes president.ccc@bikewtca.org Events Coordinator: Jurgen Heise Treasurer.ccc@bikewtca.org Kenneth Clowes Liza Muse & Pat Crawford The weather was perfect and the scenery was beautiful. If you have not ridden the Caprock escarpment ride I suggest you try it. The ride starts at Silver Falls Rest Area, out side of Crosbyton and then we rode on to Dickens. From Dickens, we rode south to Spur and then back to the rest area. The flowers were in full bloom, thanks to the rain the area had gotten. Mark your calendars for May and we hope to see you next year for our ride. WTCA meeting June 11th at Bobby & Donna’s house at 5506 70th St. at 6:30 p.m. Page 2 Weekly Ride Schedule Saturday – Road Ride: Moderate ride of 30-50 miles Location: Church on the Rock 10503 Slide Road Time: 8:00am Rating: to Sunday – Road Location: 4010 26th Street Organizer: Pat Crawford, 786.2941 Time: 8:30am Rating: to Sunday-Road Ride: 45 miles + on varying routes Location: 3003 57th Street at Elgin Organizers: Rod Hobson 797-8158 Carl Stokes 786-4146 Jürgen Heise 792-8573 Time: Check with Rod, Carl or Jurgen (9:30 am) Rating: to Tuesday and Thursday Ride: 20 to 30 miles Location: Chisum Truck Stop Time 6:00pm Rating: to West Texas Cycling News General disclaimer The general disclaimer for all official WTCA rides: All cycling activities by the WTCA require that participants wear a helmet. For everyone’s safety, obey all traffic laws stop at stop signs stay on the shoulder on highways that have one leave headphones at home All of us need to be totally committed to making every one of our rides as safe as possible. For everyone’s goodwill, please be punctual! All rides leave at the designated time. Rides are rated as follows: easy pace 12–17 mph; moderate, 17–22 mph fast in excess of 22 mph Mark your calendar for the upcoming WTCA tours: Fort Davis Memorial Weekend Ride- May 26-28: Randy & Sandra hosting Quitaque Quest (fall) – Host needed Popular Tours Supported by WTCA Members: Tour De Muleshoe – June 16 – www.tourdemuleshoe.com Tour De Nowhere – July 28 – Levelland – www.tourdenowhere.com Roll For the Cure, Hobbs - August 11 HotterNHell, Wichita Falls - August 25 The Caprock Escarpment is scheduled for May 19th with a start time of 0900. You will ride east bound from the Silver Falls Rest Area and head to Dickens. From Dickens, you will head south to Spur and then northwesterly back to the rest area. Wendy and I will provide SAG support, food, and beverages for the small sum of $5. You can expect 58 miles of rolling hills, light traffic, and plenty of scenery. The rest area is just a few miles east of Crosbyton on Hwy 62/82. Last year's ride featured plenty of wind but we'll see what transpires this year. Hey, it is West Texas. So, if you want to ride this tour, shoot me an e-mail at helomann@aol.com. Page 3 West Texas Cycling News 10 Things I Wish I Knew From The Start By Josephine Allen • Cycling Camp San Diego Article from Active.com We all slowly gather more information and experience the more we ride our bikes. We learn by reading, making mistakes, talking to people, observing others and much of the time by generally figuring things out as we go along. However, there are a few "light bulb" moments, as I like to call them, where in the past I have learnt something that I truly wished I'd known from the first moment my butt touched a bicycle saddle. Since then I've seen my clients go through the same enlightenment process time and again with cries of "why hasn't anyone told me this before?". Some of them may seem simple, maybe you already know them all, but for some of you out there...prepare for some cycling enlightenment. More: How to Look Like a Cyclist (visit Active.com) Can't Reach Your Brakes When You're in the Drops? You can ask your bike shop to move the hoods down, thereby bringing the brake levers closer to the drops, to prevent that awkward reaching feeling (especially for those with small hands). You can also have the levers themselves adjusted to bring them in closer, making it easier to get your fingers on the brakes. More: 6 Upgrades Your Bike May Need (visit Active.com) Page 4 West Texas Cycling News A Dropped Chain Doesn't Mean You Have to Get Off Your Bike Allow the bike to coast but keep pedaling and gently shift your front derailleur away from the direction that the chain has dropped. Be gentle and the chain should catch back onto the chain ring. Obviously if you're going uphill this becomes more difficult but don't be surprised if you feel a helping hand on your back pushing you to keep you rolling as you ease the chain back on. Still not sure? Try it off the bike just turning the pedals with your hands and you'll see how it can work on the road. Taking Your Rear Wheel off Doesn't Have to Leave You Covered in Oil Before removing a rear wheel, make sure you are in your small chain ring and smallest cog on the cassette. This puts your rear derailleur in its most relaxed position and gives the chain the most slack. When you put the rear wheel back on simply line up the chain over your smallest cog again and ease the wheel back into the dropouts. You may have to use a finger to push the rear derailleur down but you shouldn't have to mess around grabbing hold of the chain with your hands. Struggling to Eat on the Bike? Cut open bars and blocks before you ride and have them ready to slip out of wrappers easily while you're riding (not recommended with gels I'm afraid—use your teeth for that one!). More: How Much Nutrition Do I need During Base Building(visit Active.com) Not Confident on a Descent? There are many things to learn about descending better, more safely or more quickly. However the one learning point that people seem to gain the most from is learning to put their outside pedal down when taking a corner (for example, if you are cornering to the left put the right pedal down) and apply pressure to the pedal. Real hard pressure, not just putting the correct foot down, it should feel like you are trying to snap the pedal off! It's amazing how much more confidently you can descend when you start doing this. More: How to Safely Turn During Descents (visit Active.com) Feeling the Pressure? One hundred pounds is a very popular tire pressure for some reason, no matter what the terrain or rider weight. Actually,the correct tire pressure varies a lot depending on the rider, where they are riding, the tire width and manufacturer. You can usually call the tire manufacturer or look on their website and find the correct pressure for you, your bike and your riding. Be aware—too much air can slow you down too by causing a bumpy ride! More: How to Choose the Best Bike Wheels (visit Active.com) Page 5 West Texas Cycling News Feeling the Heat? If you're going to be riding on a very hot day, prepare both water bottles in advance and freeze them overnight. Have one filled 70 percent full. When you remove them in the morning top up the slightly less full bottle so you have some liquid immediately. As you ride, they'll melt but they'll stay cool for much longer. More: Avoiding Heat Stress When You Ride (visit Active.com) Correct Quick Release Skewer Position For a quick release to be properly closed it has to be fully closed and in order for it to be fully closed it has to be pushed in beyond the level of the seat or chain stays or the front fork. So don't line it up with the frame or the fork, close the lever to the side of the seat stay, rear stay or front fork to ensure it is properly engaged. Check Your Helmet Regularly On a slightly gloomier note, be sure to check your helmet regularly for cracks. Even a knock while transporting it can cause the foam to crack and certainly if you've had any kind of fall inspect it well. Your helmet is designed to break instead of your head so please, please make sure it's up to the task. More: How to Pick the Right Bike Helmet (visit Active.com) Page 6 West Texas Cycling News Sun & Ski Sports 2012 Texas XC Mountain Bike State Championship Series WHAT: 7th Annual Spindletop Spin Bicycle Ride 16 - 27 - 53 - 100 MILE ROUTES WHEN: June 2, 2012 – 7:00 AM WHERE: Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont, TX TMBRA RACE INFO. CONT. DORBA Dash May 4-5, 2012 Cedar Hill, TX Race Flyer Register Sun and Ski Sports Presents the Rocky Hill Roundup May 19-20, 2012 Smithville, TX Race Flyer Register If interested in doing the MS 150 this year contact Carol. Minimum donation is $250. We would drive to Midland on the 20th and ride from Midland to Big Spring July 21st and Big Spring to Post on the 22nd. If any one wants more info they can call Carol at 559-7378. RSVP: www.spindletopspin.com All proceeds benefit the Jefferson Count Bar Association Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational programs for at-risk youth, providing representation to the indigent, promoting community understanding of the legal system and fostering the administration of justice. Page 7 West Texas Cycling News TXBRA UPCOMING EVENTS Event Location R: Tour of New Braunfels New Braunfels 1/28/2012 Date R: Tour of New Braunfels New Braunfels 1/29/2012 R: 2011 Texas Cup Road Awards Castroville (San Antonio) 2/4/2012 R: Bike World Alsatia Castroville (San Antonio) 2/4/2012 n Country Omnium R: Bike World Alsatian Country Omnium Castroville (San Antonio) 2/5/2012 R: University Oaks Criterium San Antonio 2/12/2012 R: Mineral Wells Stage Race Mineral Wells 2/18/2012 R: Mineral Wells Stage Race Mineral Wells 2/19/2012 R: Walburg Classic Walburg 2/25/2012 R: Pace Bend Road Race 2/26/2012 R: La Primavera Lago Vista Spicewood (Pace Bend Park, Travis County) Lago Vista, Texas R: La Primavera Lago Vista Lago Vista, Texas R: Denton Crit Denton 3/10/2012 R: Horse Country TT Aubrey, TX 3/10/2012 R: Kenny Hill Autowerks Spring Classic @Driveway 3/11/2012 R: Fayetteville Stage Race Driveway Austin, 8400 Delwau Lane, 78725 Fayetteville R: Fayetteville Stage Race Fayetteville 3/18/2012 R: Ronde von Manor Manor 3/24/2012 R: Ronde von Manor Manor 3/25/2012 R: Come and Take It Omnium Gonzales 3/31/2012 R: Come and Take It Omnium Gonzales 4/1/2012 V: The Classic Alkek 4/14/2012 R: KingRacingGroup Crit Dallas 4/14/2012 R: Rockwall Criterium Rockwall 4/15/2012 R: University Oaks Criterium San Antonio 4/15/2012 R: The Matrix Challenge p/b Richardson Bike Mart Downtown Dallas, Texas 4/21/2012 R: The Matrix Challenge p/b Richardson Bike Mart Downtown Dallas, Texas 4/22/2012 V: The Keirin Alkek 4/28/2012 R: Fort Davis Hammerfest Fort Davis 4/28/2012 R: Fort Davis Hammerfest Fort Davis 4/29/2012 R: Coldspring Road Race Coldspring 5/5/2012 R: Houston Grand Crit Houston 5/6/2012 R: Horse Country TT Aubrey, TX 5/12/2012 V: Matrix Track Cup p/b Richardson Bike Mart Frisco 5/12/2012 V: Matrix Track Cup p/b Richardson Bike Mart Frisco 5/13/2012 R: University Oaks Criterium San Antonio 5/13/2012 3/3/2012 3/4/2012 3/17/2012 Page 8 West Texas Cycling News TXBRA UPCOMING EVENTS Event Location Date R: Georgetown Grand - State Crit Georgetown 5/19/2012 R: Georgetown Grand - State Crit Georgetown 5/20/2012 R: Bike the Bricks McKinney 5/25/2012 R: Gary Glickman Dallas 5/26/2012 R: GS Tenzing Crit Plano 5/27/2012 R: GS Tenzing Crit Plano 5/28/2012 V: The Sprint Alkek 6/2/2012 R: Tyler Road Race Tyler 6/2/2012 R: University Oaks Criterium San Antonio 6/3/2012 V: Superdrome Dollar Nite Frisco 6/9/2012 V: Speed Races at the Superdrome Frisco 6/16/2012 R: Summer Time Trials Mineral Wells 6/16/2012 R: Summer Time Trials Mineral Wells 6/17/2012 V: Juniors and Masters State Championship Frisco 6/22/2012 R: Horse Country TT Aubrey, TX 6/23/2012 V: Juniors and Masters State Championship Frisco 6/23/2012 V: Juniors and Masters State Championship Frisco 6/24/2012 R: University Oaks Criterium San Antonio 6/24/2012 Page 9 WTCA MINUTES West Texas Cycling WTCA Meeting – May 14, 2012 Jill & JD Booker Home 7:00 p.m. Pat Crawford called the meeting to order •April minutes were approved by Jill, seconded by Tonda. •Pat Gerdemann gave the treasurer’s report. He reported that DFC contributed to the billboard campaign. Officer’s reports: Tours •Rails to Trails was on May 5th – Pat C. reported 35 people participating and a good tailwind for some. Four new memberships resulted. The price for entry to the trail went up to $4. •Caprock Escarpment – May 19th, Pat G. hosting – There is a $5 charge for SAG on the 56-mile ride from Silver Falls. •Fort Davis – May 25-28, Randy & Sandra are hosting and the fee is $30, which will cover SAG, breakfast and lunch with dinners being in town. There are optional activities on Sunday around Ft. Davis, Marfa, or Balmorhea. •Tour de Muleshoe – June 16 •Finish The Ride – Tulia, TX on July 14 •MS 150 on July 21 & 22. - The ride starts in Midland to Big Springs to Post. Contact Carol C. if interested. •Tour de Nowhere –July 28, Levelland •Hotter ‘N Hell – August 25 – Wichita Falls Race Report •Cait Ryan finished 2nd in her class at the Doghouse Triathlon. Alexander Morgan Fleming finished first in his class. Old Business •Pat G. reported that the 5 billboards promoting safe cycling go up on May 15. •J.D. reported that the proposed ride from Healthy Essentials Restaurant on 82 nd and Aberdeen is not a practical route from a standpoint of safety. Other possibilities were discussed. •During her convalescence Renee Lane is establishing a website and discussion forum to address bicycle safety. •May is National Bike Month sponsoring Ride to Work Week. •Pat G. addressed the Post to Gail ride, which had 39 people attending. There is interest in offering a one-day membership for guest riders. He researched the insurance policy that the WTCA carries and could find nothing that prohibits a one-day membership. Discussion followed about the insurance process with JD asking for verbal verification with the League of American Bicyclists that we can offer one-day memberships. Further discussion about the increased participation in the club rides followed. It was reported that among the 39 people riding the Post to Gail, many were not observing rules of the road and exhibiting dangerous riding behavior. It was suggested that ride hosts give a brief talk about safety and that safety rules should be part of a one-day membership form. The Third Thursday Time Trials should be able to use the same one-day membership form. Marsha moved, Tonda seconded the motion that we develop a one-day membership form with a cost of $5 to participate. Motion carried. •Bobby Stewart has some Chaparral jerseys left. Jill Booker has LBC jerseys. New Business •JD has an upcoming interview with the Lubbock Avalanche Journal to discuss cycling in Lubbock and the WTCA. He plans to cover these topics: 1) Motorists/Bikes – same rules, same responsibilities; 2) Bicyclists emphasizing being visible and predictable; 3) Improving the situation in the area – making sidewalks shared use. An AJ photographer plans to visit a ride start. •Durwood and Aileen discussed their new positions with the Texas Bicycle Coalition and their move to Austin. The membership thanked them for their contributions to the WTCA and wished them well. •Aaron Uzell of Velocity has requested a business membership opportunity for his employees. Discusison followed. Durwood moved that the fee would be $100 and would cover up to 10 members. Tonda seconded. Motion passed. •Monthly Ride Times: For the summer, Sat: 8:00 a.m.-Church on the Rock; Sunday - 8:30 a.m. at Pat Crawford’s; Jürgen’s Sunday ride remains at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday rides continue at 6 p.m. •The next meeting is at Bobby & Donna’s house at 5506 70th St. at 6:30 p.m. •Paul moved to adjourn, Donna seconded the motion. Motion passed. Page 8 First Name Brian Susan William Bryan Mike Carol Ken Phyllis Stephen Celeste Jackie Jim Wendy Kyle Tonda Larry Judy Pat Keith Steve Tony Jürgen Brian Rod Randy Michael Mike George Lori Mark Rell Mike Penny Rick Randy David Derek Andy Dell Michael Bill Marta Caitlin Hamed Mark Renae Smitty CLUB MILEAGE Last Name Alger Alger Asquith Bednarz Briggs Clowes Clowes Crowell Crowell DeVilliers DeVilliers DeVilliers Dempsey Elliott Elliott Farley Fleming Gerdemann Gilmore Gross Gunn Heise Hester Hobson Holloway Ivins Kelley Lange LaShomb Loveland Malone Marsh Mason Mason Mulsow Nelson Oler Orsa Purdy Riojas Ritchie Rosas Ryan Sari-Sarraf Smith Smith Smith Goal 4,000 3,200 2,012 2,000 3,000 3,000 1,200 300 3,000 1,000 2,012 3,000 2,500 1,200 1,500 2,000 3,100 4,000 2,500 2,400 5,000 5,000 3,500 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,500 8,000 2,012 3,500 5,000 2,545 1,500 3,400 2,500 2,000 7,500 3,000 4,000 2,500 4,000 2,012 3,000 3,000 3,512 2,012 7,000 West Texas Cycling News YTD % Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 2,180 54.50% 159 402 228 494 426 471 1,837 57.41% 146 172 162 433 473 451 877 43.59% 85 125 200 125 141 201 485 24.25% 54 92 101 39 135 64 1,306 43.53% 28 288 147 294 226 323 1,357 45.23% 18 125 0 329 395 490 253 21.08% 0 0 0 110 143 406 135.33% 25 38 54 92 106 91 2,168 72.27% 80 52 338 585 483 630 243 24.30% 0 41 25 80 45 52 922 45.83% 191 284 23 257 50 117 947 31.57% 155 232 152 206 51 151 1,014 40.56% 62 139 74 197 178 364 208 17.33% 0 53 33 77 25 20 559 37.27% 14 120 117 76 110 122 238 11.90% 20 40 28 18 54 78 3,031 97.77% 225 395 285 572 749 805 1,577 39.43% 100 205 146 301 401 424 1,401 56.04% 145 150 196 290 410 210 706 29.42% 160 190 169 187 310 0 0 30 74 206 6.20% 3,169 63.38% 121 178 281 520 #### 987 896 25.60% 136 186 93 188 167 126 2,655 53.10% 404 462 415 510 387 477 1,613 32.26% 86 361 230 200 427 309 1,081 36.03% 86 306 105 282 186 116 1,934 55.26% 180 427 384 425 518 4,288 53.60% 302 359 407 871 984 1,365 1,120 55.67% 85 174 147 240 256 218 1,414 40.40% 74 242 112 351 418 217 1,479 29.58% 131 166 140 440 602 628 24.68% 45 48 65 231 239 917 61.13% 116 216 99 247 87 152 1,883 55.38% 285 314 301 307 303 373 941 37.64% 0 155 30 198 271 287 357 17.85% 15 70 14 83 103 72 3,791 50.55% 415 516 567 574 880 839 397 13.23% 0 0 0 0 155 242 2,552 63.80% 316 398 352 505 505 476 1,145 45.80% 85 195 80 234 323 228 960 24.00% 65 289 238 366 2 0 1,107 55.02% 69 166 81 273 194 324 1,710 57.00% 196 197 75 315 435 492 1,565 52.17% 145 190 191 376 279 384 967 27.53% 0 0 0 154 375 438 1,070 53.18% 0 0 0 193 422 455 3,322 319 392 286 702 694 929 Page 9 First Name Marta Caitlin Hamed Mark Renae Smitty Bobby Donna Sandra Doug Cheryl Connie LEGEND CLUB MILEAGE Last Name Rosas Ryan Sari-Sarraf Smith Smith Smith Stewart Stewart Torres Webb Weber Wilde Goal YTD 2,012 3,000 3,000 3,512 2,012 7,000 3,500 1,000 2,700 1,500 2,012 2,500 1,107 1,710 1,565 967 1,070 3,322 1,617 442 645 790 670 869 West Texas Cycling News % 55.02% 57.00% 52.17% 27.53% 53.18% 47.46% 46.20% 44.20% 23.89% 52.67% 33.30% 34.76% Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May 69 196 145 0 0 319 147 12 0 125 136 166 197 190 0 0 392 287 65 144 136 128 86 81 75 191 0 0 286 232 36 58 114 73 75 273 315 376 154 193 702 293 72 162 173 58 30 194 435 279 375 422 694 400 46 281 144 109 316 324 492 384 438 455 929 258 211 98 166 362 Mileage report has been submitted for this month (zero or more miles) No mileage report has been submitted for this month Mileage goal reached Page 12 West Texas Cycling News WTCA (CHAPARRAL CYCLING CLUB / LUBBOCK BICYCLE CLUB)—Membership Application Name ___________________________________ Address ______________________________________ City _____________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code __________________ Phone (home) _________________ (work) __________________ e-mail __________________________ List additional family members Name ____________________ Sex ____ Your Birthday ___________________________ Type of Membership Birthday ____________ Age ____ (please check one) Name ____________________ Sex ____ Birthday ____________ Age ____ __ Family $25 Name ____________________ Sex ____ Birthday ____________ Age ____ __ Individual $20 Name ____________________ Sex ____ Birthday ____________ Age ____ __ Newsletter only $15 Bill would help protect bicyclists, 'vulnerable road users' I am interested in ___ Weekly rides ___ Touring ___ Racing ___ Triathlons ___ MTB by Kathleen Thurber Midland Reporter-Telegram In consideration of being admitted to membership in the WTCA, I do hereby release and forever discharge (for myself, my heirs, administrators and executors) the WTCA, its officers, members, sponsors, and every other person who because of his or her position as an officer or participant in a WTCA event, of any type of liability to me for any injury or damage whatsoever that I may sustain or incur arising out of or as a result of any WTCA race, ride, or event of any April type. I5, understand that under certain conditions, bicycle riding and racing may be hazardous to my person and health. I Published: Sunday, 2009 10:19 AM CDT agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above-mentioned from and against all claims and actions by others for any act or omission on my part in connection with any WTCA event. I agree to ride safely at all times, to obey the traffic laws, and to wear a helmet. Signature __________________________________ Date _____________________ We practiced those skills until they were Thus unburdened, we could ride the miles and (Parent or Guardian must sign for minorautomatic. children) chat with our friends. got from old, never All memberships are forNever one year receiptwill. of payment. Please indicate whether this is a renewal. Please send your check (payable to WTCA) and this completed application to I don't miss the old bikes or old clothes. I miss the bike-rider brotherhood, expressed in its purest form in the disciplined group ride. Road cyclists, two by two, rolling away the miles together. Old WTCA roadies reading this are nodding and smiling. We all miss those rides. Are those days and rides simply gone? c/o Pat Gerdemann PO Box 94537 I'm happy to report that two new clubs in Denver/Boulder promise to promote this sort of riding. 79493 Members will be expected to know how to Lubbock follow a TX wheel, navigate in a revolving pace line and be able to ride a straight line while extracting bottles from cages. They should be aware of the responsibilities of riding in a close formation - warning riders behind them and controlling their bikes smoothly and predictably. Check if this is a Renewal Check if this is a New Membership