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
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Pat Gerdemann
[email protected]
Secretary:
Liza Muse
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor:
Tonda Elliott
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
Lubbock Bicycle Club
President:
JD Booker
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Lori Lashomb
[email protected]
Chaparral Cycling Club
President:
Carl Stokes
[email protected]
Events Coordinator:
Jurgen Heise
[email protected]
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.
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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 [email protected].
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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