In This Issue. From the Club President. Upcoming Cycling Events Pg. 2 & 3. February Meeting Minutes Pg. 4 & 5. Informational Messages Pg.

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1 Volume 28 No. 3 March 2015 Next Monthly Meeting By Bill Younts Greetings Fellow Members! FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT Spring is near and time change is coming. Spring ahead time change is Sunday March 8 th so we will resume evening weekday rides and the weekend ride times will change also. We will update the website & Facebook when the changes are made. Mark your calendar for Abilene s Steam-N-Wheels March 21 st and Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride in Ft. Worth April 25 th. Bill Younts WTCA President Text Call Date: March 9, 2015 Time: 7:00pm Host: Fuddruckers Where: 5501 Slide Rd., Lubbock, TX WTCA Jerseys Available! We have several newly designed WTCA jerseys on hand in a variety of sizes for men and women for $50 each. Also we are closing out the old design, check with Liza Muse to find out sizes and price. In This Issue From the Club President Upcoming Cycling Events Pg. 2 & 3 February Meeting Minutes Pg. 4 & 5 Informational Messages Pg. 5 Club Rides Pg. 6 Officers, Sponsors & Links Pg. 7 Mileage Goals Pg. 8 & 9 Wednesday Ride Update & Membership Application Pg. 10 WTCA Big Bend Trip February 26 thru March 1, 2015

2 STEAM-N-WHEELS Abilene, TX, Sat Mar 21, 2015 Start line address: 2070 Zoo Lane, Abilene, TX Online Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015 at 5:00 PM ET Presented by City of Abilene Recreation Division & Abilene Bicycling Club Rails to Trails March 28, 2015 Cost is $7 which includes park entry fee and snacks at the end of the ride. We will leave Monk s crossing at 9:00am, go out and back. For those who don t know where Monks Crossing is, we will meet at the parking lot of the Target at University and South Loop so people can follow us there. This ride is self supported as no cars are allowed on the trail. Riders must be members of WTCA. Please RSVP to Bobby and Donna ASAP. MTB or Cross bike preferred. Nothing technical. Location: Post, TX WTCA Post to Gail Ride Saturday, April 4, 2015 Contact: Steve Crowell Details: The Post to Gail ride is scheduled for April 4th and leaving from the Post Courthouse Parking Lot at 9:00 AM. Steve Crowell is hosting. Cost is $5 for club members. Non- Club Members must join and pay the $20 membership fee to ride. Please RSVP to Steve so he can plan for supplies. 35th Annual Metric Century Bicycle Rally Saturday, April 25, 2015, 10:00 A.M. The 100 kilometer (63 mi.); 65 Kilometer (40 mi.); and 35 Kilometer (22 mi.) course is pedaled over paved roads in this beautiful and scenic North Texas area. It is a fast and challenging course. Be prepared for some long and steep climbs up rolling hills and the exhilaration you'll experience coming down! For more information call: Metric Century Bicycle Rally P.O. Box 97 Muenster, TX

3 Do you need a reason to do the Honor Ride Ft. Worth?? Mine is in the below pictures. Our injured and disabled service members need our help, strength, support and love of cycling. Ana Ft. Worth, TX April 25, 2015 REGISTER NOW: You have been invited to join the West Texas Cycling team as a Honor Ride Clay Hunt participant. Please visit this link to join the team: groups/join.aspx?event=30805&id= &group= Join Ride 2 Recovery to honor our nation's healing heroes at the Honor Ride Clay Hunt. Leaving from The Stockyards, this year s ride boasts two completely new routes (to be posted January 15th). Routes will be fully supported with SAG and fun rest stops along the way. Finish with a festival-like atmosphere that includes lunch and music. When: April 25, 2015 at 8:00am Where: The Stockyards North Parking Lot 301 Stockyards Blvd., Ft. Worth, TX Fees: Teams of 5 or More- Before 4/17 $55 Day-of-Ride $65 No cost for Injured Veterans. Registration includes: Cool goodie bag including event shirt, finishing medal, fully stocked rest stops, SAG support, lunch and more!!!

4 WTCA Meeting February 9, 2015 The Stewart s House 7:00 pm Bill Younts brought the meeting to order. Marta made a motion to approve the January minutes, Bobby seconded. Motion passed. Treasurer s Reports -Lori said she did not bring the LBC treasurer s report but it is unchanged. -Donna gave the WTCA and the Chaparral treasurer s reports. She received an application for a free membership, which resulted from someone purchasing a bike locally. -Jill reported on last summer s budget meeting. A printed report was distributed. Some changes may be made to it through the year. Discussion followed with the suggestion to offer 6 summer meals instead of 4. Jill made the motion to accept this budget with the change. Donna seconded. Motion passed. Tour Report -The Big Bend Tour is scheduled for Feb. 26 through March 1. Campsites are still available. The cost should be around $45 per person to be paid by Feb 20. Questions are to be directed to Jill. -Steve Crowell will host Post to Gail on April 4. -Steamin Wheels is on March 22nd. -Doug spoke about The Ride to Recovery, which is on April 25 It is an Honor Ride for Clay Hunt, a veteran who committed suicide. The ride is to raise awareness and to raise money for equipment to help rehab veterans. The entry fee is $45. There is a team set up as West Texas Cycling. Steve Crowell plans to either ride or work the event as maintenance support. -Bobby and Donna will sponsor the Rails to Trails on the last Saturday in March; the 28 th. The time is TBD. Race Report -Bobby rode the Down Home Gravel Grind. There were printed instructions. Many riders were lost and the ride was brutal 10 miles longer than advertised. -The Bent Wheel Bash is on March 29 th in Abilene. -The TTTT (Third Thursday Time Trial) will start after the March 8 time change. Horseshoe Canyon will be the venue as it was last year. -Cross Nationals, sponsored by the Texas Bicycle League, was a wild experience that took place in Warda (20 miles east of Bastrop) according to Jürgen. It was a neat course with pine trees in an area owned by Doc Nolan. There were 56 to 262 racers. Two WTCA members rode, along with other lubbockites. Kaylie placed 4 th in Junior Varsity girls out of 27 riders. Nick placed 8 th out of 63 starters in Jr. Varsity. This 4 th season includes 28 Middle School students. Old Business -Liza brought WTCA jerseys, which are for sale. -The Stewarts had chaparral t-shirts and jerseys to sell. -Pat C. distributed copies of the newsletter to bike shops. -Jill is meeting regularly with a committee working with the city to decide on the direction that cyclists want to go first to improve cycling in Lubbock. They have spoken for high visibility signs for routes and identify new or existing sites. The budget process is just starting and low cost projects may get approval.

5 WTCA Meeting Minutes Continued New Business -Bobby talked about purchasing a tent to use as a recruiting station for new members at various rides. It could also be used at any tour. Costs from $1100 to $400 were mentioned. Jürgen suggested checking on where others have purchased these items. Bubba Shobert said that a cheap one is not worth it. The metal must be heavy. -Crowell asked about the MS 150, which starts this year from Midland to Lamesa; to the finish at the Caprock Winery. It will cover 80 miles the first day. Cots will be set up at Texas National Guard. They may bring in shower trailers. The Carney Men have all the hotels booked. -Donna has awards for Jill (Paul Nichols Award) and herself (most improved rider) from the Christmas party. -We need a proclamation for this year s Ride of Silence, which is on May 20. Jill will contact Tech. Marta will work on the Proclamation. We should officially invite city council members. Bobby will offer to take the mayor on the back of the tandem. The next meeting is on March 9. Bill will check on the availability of a room at Fuddruckers. Donna made a motion to adjourned. Pat seconded, and the motion passed. MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS!! The Local Bike Shops in Lubbock offer discounts to WTCA members. Members can receive 10 to 20% off purchases, if you mention that you are a member of WTCA at checkout. Bike for Sale I would like to sell one of my old bikes. A 47cm aluminum Vitus bike with Shimano dura ace 8 speed, click shift. It's old (late 80's) but in great shape. Perfect for a starter bike for a junior or small woman. $450. Betty Blanton (806) or betty.blanton@sbcglobal.net TTU CYCLING CLUB NEWS The Texas Tech University Cycling Club has high hopes for the 2015 South Central Collegiate Conference Road Season. Coming off a phenomenal 2014, placing 3rd in Conference, the team looks to be a contender for the Conference Championship in Coming back this year on the Men's A Team, we have Jake Contos-Heidrich and Kyle Walker who competed at last year's Collegiate National Championship in Richmond, VA. New additions to the A-team are junior-transfer, Brice Hansen and Senior, Andrew Storm. The club also has several young talents, such as freshmen Jonah Boatman and Colton Mallet, developing in the lower categories. On the women's side we have triathleteconverts, Sarah Brown, Lauren Germain, and Katie Miller. All of whom, are trying to knock off last year's women's champions, Midwestern State University. The team has been training hard all winter and can't wait to get the season started this weekend. Stay tuned for our weekly race update! Texas Tech Cycling Club Race Schedule Feb 28-Mar 1 Texas State University - San Marcos, TX Mar 7-8 University of Arkansas - Fayetteville, AR Mar Texas A&M University - College Station, TX April 4-5 Baylor University - Waco, TX April Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, TX April Conference Championships - New Orleans, LA May 8-10 National Championships - Ashville, NC

6 Club Rides Ratings - Easy 12-17mph - Moderate 17-22mph - Fast 22+ mph The West Texas Cycling Association offers numerous riding opportunities for cyclists of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or have been riding since the two wheeler was invented, the WTCA has a ride for you. To assist you in choosing a ride that matches your current skill level, we have rated the rides by length and average speed. Everyone is welcome so come on out and enjoy a ride with us. All times are subject to change without notice. It is best to contact the organizers to be sure the ride is still scheduled and at the scheduled time. Club Ride Location Organizers Description Pat s Sunday Stroll th Street 12:00pm Pat Crawford Lubbock -- Indiana north to Loop then east to Canyon Lakes Bike Trail; 8:30am in Spring-Summer; noon in Fall-Winter weather permitting (50F or higher) to SCHEDULE January - March: 12:00pm April: 10:00am May - September: 8:30am October: 10:00am November -December: 12:00pm Saturday Club Ride to Live Oak Community Church 9:00am Smitty South Lubbock -- Several route options; South to New Home then????; Generally 60+ miles. SCHEDULE January - February: 12:00pm March: 9:00am April: 8:00am May: 8:00am June: 7:00am July: 7:00am August: 7:00am September: 8:00am October: 8:00am November: 9:00am December: 12:00pm Saturday Road Race Training to Live Oak Community Church 9:00am Eric Edwards (651) & Andrew Monfort (620) The "barnstormers" in the West Texas Cycling Association are now offering road race training on Saturday mornings. This will be a "race for your life" ride and if you can't hang on you might (will) get dropped. The ride starts at 8:00 a.m. from Live Oak Church on Frankford just south of 98th St. SCHEDULE January - February: 12:00pm March: 9:00am April - May: 8:00am June - August: 7:00am September: 8:00am October: 10:00am November - December: 12:00pm

7 Officers West Texas Cycling Association President Billy Younts Secretary Liza Muse Treasurer Donna Stewart News Director Ana Regester Advocacy Director Jill Booker Race Director Robby Thrasher Tour Director Randy Mulsow Webmaster Brian Alger Lubbock Bicycle Club Vice-President Sandra Mulsow Assistant Treasurer Lori LaShomb Chaparral Cycling Club Vice-President Bobby Stewart Assistant Treasurer Patrick Gerdemann Informational Links Lubbock Cycling Coalition Facebook page

8 First Name Last Name Goal YTD % Dec Jan Feb Mar Brian Alger 7,000 1, % Susan Alger 6, % Brandon Annen 6, % William Asquith 1, % Bryan Bednarz 2, % Les Biffle 2, % Jill Booker 3, % Mark Blackstock 5, % Timothy Burke % Troy Burke 3, % Ram Campos 2, % Jasper Cane 2, % 45 Terry Caughron 5, % Carol Clowes 3, % 0 0 Phyllis Crowell % Stephen Crowell 4,000 1, % Sean Cudnoski 5, % Celeste DeVilliers 13 #DIV/0! Jackie DeVilliers 23 #DIV/0! Jim DeVilliers 63 #DIV/0! Judy Fleming 6,000 1, % Lindell Forbes 2, % Rachel Forbes 2, % Pat Gerdemann 4, % Steve Gross 3, % Jürgen Heise 4,500 1, % Mike Kelley 5,000 1, % Jevan Lim 2, % Lori LaShomb 3,100 1, % Rickey LaShomb 3,500 1, % Mark Loveland 4, % Mike Marsh 2, % Rene Martinez 2, % Penny Mason 2, % Rick Mason 4, % Scott Mayer 4, % Mel McRee 2, % Andrew Monfort 7, % Randy Mulsow 2, % Ainsley Nelson 2, % David Nelson 2, % Rene Nevarez 2, % Derek Oler 8,000 1, % Andy Orsa 2, % 0 0 Joshua Ortiz 4, % Bobby Parker 7,000 1, % Hoyt Rachels 2, % Ana Regester 1, % Doug Regester 5, % Michael Riojas 3, %

9 Marta Rosas 2, % Caitlin Ryan 212 #DIV/0! Shane Sanders 1, % 0 0 Marylee Scholz 2, % 0 Robert Seymore 6,000 1, % Smitty Smith 8, % Tom Speed 3, % Bobby Stewart 4, % Donna Stewart 2, % Kristi Thrasher 2, % Robby Thrasher 6,000 1, % Jenni Vanos 3, % Sabine Voss 2, % Cheryl Weber 2, % Bill Younts 4, % LEGEND Mileage report has been submitted for this month (zero or more miles) No mileage report has been submitted for this month Mileage goal reached

10 Wednesday Night Ride for Beginners (And Not So Fast Riders) The Wednesday night ride for beginners and Not So Fast Riders will begin on April 1st and will meet across from the Stripes at FM 1585 and I-27. Rides start at 6. Each week before the ride, we will attempt to answer questions about cycling that are posed by those present. The hope is that riding skills will be discussed and practiced while on the ride that follows. This no-drop ride is intended to build confidence and skills for beginner riders and as a refresher for the not-so-beginner cyclists. It is also intended to provide a ride for those who want or, because of injury or medical reasons, need to ride at a more casual pace. Mentoring cyclists are encouraged to join the ride so as to assist ride leaders. The ride will not take place when sustained winds exceed 20 mph. Changes or updates will be posted on the Facebook page. In March, after the time change, be watching the WTCA Facebook page. If the conditions are right, we might be out on Wednesday evenings, getting a jump-start on the Wednesday night rides. I m ready to roll! By Marta Rosas