Sept 2017 Next Monthly Meeting Date: October 9th, 2017 Meeting @ 7pm Where: JD and Jill Booker (Email will be sent with exact location) (Door Prize at the meeting for those in attendance at the time of the drawing!)
3rd Thurs Time Trials Third Thursday Time Trials J U S T R I D Pat s Sunday Ride E Pat s Sunday Ride Southland Loop 2
Getting Started with Gravel Grinding Fall and Winter is a great time to ride down the road less traveled and try some gravel grinding. It s fun, it improves your bike handling skills, and most of all, it s warmer! The best part about gravel grinding is that you don t need a specific bike to get you going. You can pedal across gravel or dirt on a mountain bike, road bike, cyclocross bike, dual sport bike, comfort bike, whatever, just make sure you have enough tread on your tires to shed a little mud and stone. However, most bicycle companies are now producing gravel bikes. A good choice for people who just want to have 1 bike. A bike that allows a lot of options for two-wheeled adventure. You can hit the gravel, ride in a gran fondo, throw racks and fenders on for loaded touring or just use it as an everyday commuter. The beauty of gravel grinding is it gets you out of traffic and puts you right in the middle of nature. There s no need to hammer through the woods. Slow down, enjoy the scenery and take in everything that nature has to offer. You won t regret it. In fact, there seems to be a growing number of riders in our area that love having the opportunity to pedal in areas that until recently seemed foreign Beyond all else, gravel races should be a fun, encouraging and challenging experience. The gravel community is an eccentric group of cyclists who ride their bikes with passion and a sense of adventure. Don t be afraid to ask experienced gravel racers questions about their equipment and their preparation for different races. However, be prepared for some long and meandering answers, as most gravel grinders love to share their many stories and experiences. http://caprockgravelgrind.com/ 3
Local Upcoming Events See Events on WTCA Website for Details September 27th Learn about Cyclo- Cross biking Stumpy Hamilton Park (630pm-730pm) 22nd & Avenue X Things to Know +Bike and equipment must be in good, working condition. If in doubt have it serviced by a pro before showing up +Helmets are required on all rides +Make sure your WTCA membership is current +Sign the waiver so we know who is on the ride +Stay out of your aero bars if riding in a group +Bring your own flat kit, tools, fluids and nutrition +Some rides are no-drop, but if you have a ride-ending mechanical issue, be prepared to call for a ride +Leave the ear buds at home +Guest get 1 free ride EVER but must follow the club rules and sign a Waiver of Liability +Be safe and enjoy the ride! Weekly Ride Schedule Any Saturday rides will be posted on Facebook Pat s Sunday ride changes to 10am start time in October Chisum Travel Center Ride For the rest of September the ride start time will be 5:30 PM. For first two weeks of October Oct 3 12 the start time will be 5:15 PM. For the last two weeks of October Oct 17-31 the start time will be 5:00 PM. 4
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WEST TEXAS CYCLING ASSOCIATION MINUTES September 2017 Old Business Covered last month's minutes Caprock Gravel Grind website is up and running. (www.caprockgravelgrind.com) Once the website is a little more s Rooster s Food Truck Yard, Jarvis Reyes. o September 23rd o Route will be from Roosters (Main and Ave. O) down Broadway, onto Tech Campus, around Memorial Circle, an o 5pm live music and food trucks including sweet and savory options. Ride will start around 7 pm. o It is recommended that everything start with the larger companies in the area who have connections with the city a o We (WTCA) can offer suggestions, serve as a sounding board, as well as help provide riders for the event. o Would be a good opportunity to show the bike population in Lubbock and offer a chance for community engagem o Very family friendly event including food, games, and other family oriented events. J.D. would like to talk about Officers. o Officer committee will consist of Justin Houser and Carol Swinconos. o We will be trying combined positions during the 2018 year. o Officer positions and people interested in each position will be listed in the October and November Minutes. o We have a hard time filling all of the slots each year.? We might have too many positions, and we might be able to board more easily. o WTCA: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Advocate, Newsletter, and Web-Master. o LBC: Vice-President, Tour Director, Treasurer o Chaparral: Vice President, Race Director, Treasurer o WTCA Advocacy position mostly makes their own work. Primarily the position handles the Ride of Silence and m o The WTCA President and Advocacy Director may be two positions that can be combined. Some changes to the Weekly Ride Schedule. o Any Saturday rides will be posted to the Facebook Page. o Chisum Ride will probably start shifting to earlier times. Official Start at 6 pm may be canceled starting mid-oct o The same will hold for the LP&L ride. o Pat s Sunday Stroll will move to 10 am in October. o There is discussion of possible mountain bike rides in the Canyon Lakes area where some of our members are alre There are many options for riders. We have been seeing a lot of attention from people who are visiting Lubbock and have come across our website. We our members have made an excellent showing of community. We tend to see an influx of people about the time we BikeReg membership prices are listed as half for the rest of the year. There is a single Chaparal collectors edition jersey, XL Club cut $50.00. Contact Bobby. Is there a chance that we can get WTCA t-shirts as opposed to Jerseys for when people are out and about? o Costs would run from $12.50 to $16.00 (Less than $20 including tax)? May add I d Rather Be Riding My Bike b Two different kinds of fabric: A standard T-Shirt Material o Preorder is the best option and the more people who preorder the less the cost. o Yellow was selected for the lettering because it is a shared color between the groups. o Might be a good idea to list all three of the clubs to help promote everyone. o Order would be around November or December. 6
New Business Call to order by J.D. Booker. Minutes No Changes Motion to approve by Bobby second by Bill Motion passes. Remember WTCA Newsletter; bicyclenewsletter@gmail.com to contribute pictures or articles Donna and Jill are on the City s Bicycle Plan Committee o The City of Lubbock got in touch with Bobby regarding recommendations to help with decisions regarding cycling plans for the city (Metropolitan Planning Organization) o There is a committee of approximately 19 people o A final decision will be made around October 10th o This will lead into an oversight committee that will watch what is happening regarding the implementation of the bicycle plan The Mayors Fitness Council: Donna is a representative of the WTCA in connection with this council. A-fib Discussion o Jürgen discussed the issues that are arising in older male endurance riders. o There is an article regarding this in Velo News o It is highly recommended that some of the older members at least look into the issues. Christmas Party o We will need to start looking for a venue o Plaza Catering o The date will be December 8th, the second Friday of December? 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Door Prize Drawing: Bill Younts (A total of 21 people attending versus 12 in August) Motion to adjourn by Pat Second by Bobby Motion passes Treasurers Report Donna WTCA balance is $6,422.25. No expenses and a couple of new members. Lori LBC Current balance $837.66. $50.00 Check for Jerseys still needing to be deposited. Paid for a 1 year website membership for $95.86. Donna Chaparral is at $586.98. No Change from last month. Check for sponsorship to be deposited The LBC CD was renewed at 0.6%. Tour Reports Quitique Quest, interest? Event would be late September Early October. It is a one day ride on a Saturday. An email will be sent out to judge further interest. Race Reports Cloud Croft Race Lori and others did well, despite very poor weather. Final Third Thursday Time Trial September 21st Registration at 6 wheels roll at 6:30. October will be the Gentle One s Time Trial. Two person teams made up of A rider and B rider. The second rider s time is the one that counts. This is a good opportunity for faster people to ride with some of the slower people. Cross training continuing Wednesday through September 27th beginning at 6:30 pm at Stumpy Hamilton park. Contact Bobby Stewart with questions. 7
Upcoming Events Hale on Wheels in Plainview Saturday September 16th ride on Active.com Grape Days ride in October 8th November 4th Rockstacker Challenge Permian Basin. November 4th and 5th Gruene Time Trial in Gruene Texas. Do not have to be USCA certified. Next Meeting October 9, 2017 7:00 PM At the Bookers --End of Minutes- Updated Mileage Goals http://bikewtca.org (Look under Membership) 8