2012 Lancaster Rally Kick-Off Meeting
Monday, January 30, 6:30 – 8:30 at REI (I635 just west of Welch)
It's Rally Time!
With the GDB Lancaster Rally rapidly approaching, it's time to step up, volunteer and have some fun making this year's Rally a success. Our first planning meeting will be January 30th at REI. This meeting is for Captains, volunteers and any other interested parties. This will be a short meeting with the goal to organize teams and support crews, discuss suggestions for improvements and establish a pre-Rally timeline.
This is our major fundraiser for the year and supports our yearly operations and charitable giving, so now's the time to give back to the Club and volunteer. There are lots of opportunities for help available; the Captains of each crew will be posting a signup sheet on the forum to help fill all positions.
Stay tuned for more information after our January meeting.
Glass Blowing at the Cliff House
Come join us as we return to the Cliff House Studio where artists Raymond Rains and Pamela Summers live and work. We're invited to watch as Raymond demonstrates glassblowing inside his warm and cozy studio at Eagle Mountain Lake.
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN THE RIDE START LOCATION
Due to concerns about towing at Montgomery Plaza, we have secured the permission of the First United Methodist Church in downtown Fort Worth to park in one of their lots for this Saturday's ride. There is a Buon Giorno Coffee shop and a Walgreens just south of this parking lot for anyone who requires caffeine and/or restrooms prior to the ride. The lot we have permission to use is bordered by Henderson Street on the west and Macon Street on the east. The north boundary is West 5th Street and the south is West 7th Street. This lot is just south of the church (which is distinguished by its two spires). There is a statue of Jesus in the center of the lot. The lot can be entered on either West 5th Street or West 7th Street. Both streets allow 2-way traffic at this location.
We'll leave the First United Methodist Church parking lot on West 5th/7th Street in Fort Worth and ride to the Cliff House on a 40-50 mile route. There will be refreshments at the studio for the riders and stunning views of downtown Fort Worth. We'll even be able to see where our ride started, 13 miles distant (as the crow flies). After the demonstration we'll wind our way back to our starting point through neighborhoods both new and old. The Ride Leader is Richard Wilks 817-371-2230
Super Bowl Sunday, February 5th
Join GDB as we host our 27th Annual Super Bowl Sunday ride to the West End. This year our host location will again be Dick's Last Resort. Depending on the weather and rider turnout, Dick's could be a tad crowded and is first come first served. There is a list of area restaurants for alternatives to Dick's (you should call them to confirm that they will be open).
Thirteen different ride locations will be taking part in this annual tradition. This is a lively location so bring the smiles, cheers and laughter as you see your friends, meet new ones from the metroplex and have lunch together. If the crowd is too much and there is no seating at Dick's, you've got alternatives! Wear your club or cycling shop jersey and throw in the bike lock for security while eating. We look forward to seeing everyone on February 5th. Click here for detailed information.
Please contact Princess at princesscapers@tx.rr.com if you have any questions. See you on the road!
Not Just For Girls Jersey
Headline News!
Limited Edition "Not Just For Girls" GDB Team Jersey
The ordering deadline for the inaugural order has passed. Contact Princess to get on the list for the next order. Click here for details.
Plan Your Year!
Glassblowing at the Cliff House
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Super Bowl Ride
February 5th, 2012
Lancaster Country Ride Route Pre-Rides:
Just because you're a club member and are working the day of the rally, doesn't mean you don't get to ride the routes!
Please join us on February 25 and March 24 as we ride the 42 and 62 mile routes. Rides will meet up the Best of the Southwest riding group.
Ride Leader for the 62 mile route will be Princess. Ride Leader for the 42 mile route will be Joe Rohner.
Click here for more information.
Lancaster Country Ride April 14:
What? You haven't signed up to help with the rally? This is the club's major fundraiser for the year and supports our yearly operations and charitable giving,
so now's the time to give back to the Club and volunteer. There are lots of opportunities for help available; the Captains of each crew will be posting a signup sheet on the forum to help fill all positions.
Please contact rally@greaterdallasbicyclists.com to see how you can help. Thanks in advance!
Rally Thank You Party
April 18th @ 6:30
The Patio at The Londoner/Addison
Summer Bash July 2012
Date/Time TBD
Fall Fiesta September 2012
Date/Time TBD
Halloween Night Ride 2012
Date/Time TBD
Black Friday Ride 2012
November 23 at 10am.
More information to follow.
Holiday Party 2012
Date/Time TBD
White Rock Marathon 2012
Volunteers are needed to pass out Clif Shots to marathon runners on Sunday December 2nd. More information to follow.
Holiday Lights Ride 2012
Date/Time TBD
40th Anniversary Jersey Update
Click here for details.
GDB in Texas Top 50 Cycling Clubs
Our club has been recognized by Biking.com as one of the Texas Top 50 Cycling Clubs.
Transportation Planning in North Texas
Click here to participate in a Mobility 2035: Goals and Priorities Survey about impact planning and spending on transportation infrastructure in North Central Texas.
Mesquite Time Trial
Click here for the August 2009 results of the Mesquite Time Trial.
A Note About Membership
With tough economic times right now, many of our friends and riders have allowed their memberships to expire without renewal.
The Greater Dallas Bicyclists (GDB) Board of Directors want to emphasize the value and importance of a current membership in GDB. Membership is $20 a year or $36 for two years. When one considers staying current on the forum to keep up with ride changes and impromptu gatherings, two annual picnics and a holiday party, our hosting the annual Super Bowl Sunday ride to the West End for riders of all the area clubs, and our major event of the year, the annual Lancaster Country Ride -- the value of a $20 membership is clear.
Why is membership important? As hard as we work at safety and remaining vigilant for hazards, we still need all riders to have signed a waiver before riding in our group rides or attending our events.
How is that done? Are there folks walking around with clipboards and waiver forms? Do we sort, file and store these forms? No, it’s done in the membership sign-up process. Without the waivers, we could not function as a club.
If you’ve been thinking of joining or if your membership has lapsed and you’ve been putting off renewal, or you know someone who has, do us all the favor of renewing today. Just click on the JOIN GDB link above and join or renew today.
GDB Gives Back to Lancaster
Mike Eipper and Brenda Barnell deliver checks to Director Ronnie Lowe of the Lancaster Outreach Center and to Pastor Charles Dixon of the First Baptist Church. One thing that makes GDBers proud is knowing their volunteer efforts have provided help for charities and organizations in the local communities.
GDB Ride Rules Reminder
-No earbuds or headphones (music or phone) and no boom boxes (but bring all the conversation you want!)
-No use of cellphones while riding (please pull off and stop to take or make a call)
-Use common sense if you have aerobars - please don't use them while in tight formations on group rides
-Helmets must be worn on all GDB rides
GDB Ride Leader Profiles
Check out the new feature series on GDB rides and ride leaders.
Click here for the profile about Joe Rohner and the Best of the Northwest Ride.
Click here for the profile about Greg Blanks and the Mesquite Poteet Rides.
Click here for the profile about David Rothgeb and the White Rock and Distance Builder Rides.
Click here for the profile about Brent Aston and the Mesquite Starter Ride.
Click here for the profile about Joe Horner and the Best of the Southwest Rides.
Wondering if GDB is right for you?
Want to try Group Riding, returning to the sport or want to see if GDB is right for you? Bring your bike and helmet to try out our new Starter Ride for New Riders. This ride departs on Sundays at 11:30 am from Poteet High School. Another option is the Easy Going Ride on Saturdays at 9:00 am from the University Park City Hall parking lot. More details can be found on the GDB calendar by clicking here.
Become a member of GDB Today
Read more about becoming a member of GDB. New members receive a pair of our GDB socks for joining.
What's Happening
Sunday Roll 1/1/12
Airport Ride 12/31/11
Santa Ride 2011
Sunday Roll 12/11/11
Holiday Party Blue Mesa 2011
WR Marathon 2011
Denton Turkey Roll 2011
Veteran's Day Ride 2011
Mesquite Sunday Ride 11/13/11
Tour de Gruene 2011
Pumpkin Ride 2011
Sunday Halloween Roll 10/30/11
President's Draft:
2009 Rally Wrapup
Travel Log: Talimena Scenic Byway
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Suggestions? Click here to be heard.
The October 2005 issue of Texas Monthly cited our Lancaster Country Ride as having one of the top 10 routes in the state and gives credit to GDB.
The August 19, 2006 North Dallas edition of the Neighbors section of the Dallas Morning News has an article about GDB riders who ride the Hotter 'N Hell. Click here to see it.
Welcome, New Members:
Anthony Echols, Bill Hoffpauer, Bill Tobar, Brent Spotswood, Bruce Gottlieb, Deborah McKinney, Denise Lovgren, Dorothy Burton, Duy Tran, E.W. Williams III, Elizabeth Neill, Fletcher Jowers, Grace Ezeoha, Greg Purtle, Harrison Yoss, J Cassas Jr, James Breeden, Jason Mooney, Jeanne Boyne, Jere Arnold, Johnson Knowles, Kate Axtell, Kathleen Wilson, Kelly Shearrer, Kenneth Sutton, Larry Teeter, Laura Macdonald, Luis Munoz, Ozzie Buckler, Peter Gehan, Robert Hidlebrandt, Ron Roberson, Susan Harris, Suzzanne Gensch, Tom Parker
If you are a new member and haven't received your club socks, please click here to contact Carol Ketterman.
Thanks, Renewing Members:
Andrew Prince, Anne Weissman-Baron, Arne Berg, Chris Paddison, David Walc, Dennis Starkey, Don Montalvo, Donna Hill, Dorothy Zarbo, Etienne Pelletier, Horace Duncan, Hyla Robinson-Rice, Janna Doss, Karen Hicks, Karen Meyers, Lonnie Creager, Lynn Morrow, Maryclare Milner, Monty Dobson, Paul Brown, Rani Freeman, Richard Dexheimer, Rick Dirks, Robert Lane