Will You Sign This?

I was sent this e-mail from a cycling group we belong to, BikeDFW.  I hope you will join me in clicking that link below, filling out a fast registration tab and that adds your name to a petition.  Thanks in advance!   Petition in Support of Bicycling in North Texas7 cyclists in the past 7 days have been hit by cars in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. 2 were killed, 1 is in critical condition in the ICU at last report.

It’s all just too much. Recently a city council person said “Well there are not many people in my district who want to ride bikes anyway” Let’s prove him and a whole host of others like him wrong.

This isn’t just for the roadies or the mountain bikers – although we want you to sign it! It is for your neighbors whose kids ride to school, it is for the older couple on the corner who ride around the block. It is for anyone who in any way at all wants to see bikes on the streets without fear in North Texas. It is for those who would rather ride off the street, is is for those who will ride anywhere – and mostly – for those who won’t ride at all given current conditions.

Please forward this to everyone and anyone – it will not be used for commercial purposes, it will be used to answer comments such as the one above with “Well sir, actually there are 1217 people in your district who WANT to cycle!” and be able to prove it.

 

Sign the petition - 
 
Sincerely -
BikeDFW

New Clothing is Here!

The FCC shopping cart is live!  Have you bought clothing for the club yet- now is your chance.  Please visit the new FCC site when you have a chance and register yourself as a member.  The Club also has a Yahoo Group and a LinkedIn Group, make sure to join them as well.

Bring Your Kids:

Please join us as the FCC participates with a booth at the Frisco Family Fun Ride, July 26th.  This free event is promoted by friends of the FCC and Richardson BikeMart.  The FCC will be on hand to offer youth helmet fit and hand out our famous FCC Certificates.  Hope you can join us.

Team Results:

As you know, the FCC is not just a group of well meaning, community based cyclist- we also race.  2 of our highly regarded track stars, Suzie Goodwin and Jeff LaBauve decided to go after a few adventure races recently.  The 1st race was the White Rock Adventure race and even with a few mechanicals- they got 3rd place.  Then- in the Rock Sticks Challenge, how about 1st over all and 1st Coed!

 

The Superdrome was host to Masters Nationals and Tom Ernest, Al Brodie and Jeff Barrett all competed for FCC and results can be found here.  Remember, most every Friday night there is track racing at our Velodrome- check the calendar to make sure and come join us at a race or in the stands! 

This note came to us from the Plano Bicycle Association, please share:

Dear PBA Member,

Due to continued pressure from the Legacy/Independence property manager for the PBA to move, we will be moving the start/end location of our Saturday and Sunday morning rides, effective Saturday, June 21.  This move only applies to those rides that start and end from Legacy and Independence on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The new location is the NW corner of Coit and Spring Creek, as shown in the map.

Much time and research went into finding a suitable location.  Unfortunately, no location compares with our current location.  However, the new location property manager is eager to have us there, the eating establishments have been approached and know we are coming, and there is plenty of parking.  The main challenge will be the ride ends at that location.  Coit and Spring Creek is a heavily traveled intersection.  No ride should travel north on Coit and attempt to negotiate a left turn onto Spring Creek.  Always enter the parking lot from the north or east.

Finding the best entry/exit routes to/from the new location will be a continuing process over the coming weeks.  Please work with your ride leaders in testing the various options.

 

Also please remember that current parking lot etiquette will apply at the new location. Don’t know what it is? Then ask your ride leader. 

Thank you for your cooperation! 

Chris
PBA President 

Who Do You Ride With?

Here is your FCC member update:

1. Christopher Scott
2. Joel Hoback
3. Michele Emerson
4. Don Scroggins
5. Scott Yurashek
6. James Trotter
7. Tom Ernst
8. Al Brodie
9. Robert George
10. Gregory Powell
11. Drew DeMoss
12. Sandy DeMoss
13. Kyle Hogue
14. Geoffrey Davis
15. Kevin McDade
16. Tim Knowles
17. William Woodard
18. Jack Anderson
19. Ralph Smith
20. Eddie Church
21. Kent McQuade
22. Monica Bareis
23. Stephen Paz
24. Fredrik Zeeck
25. Chris Miller
26. Susan Koeppe
27. Johnathan Ervin
28. Robin Butler
29. Carl Cuff
30. Laura Schulte
31. Jay Champion
32. Rodney Crowe
33. Ned Overend – Honorary
34. Steve Stoler
35. Tim Goodwin
36. Suzie Goodwin
37. Jeff LaBauve
38. Jeanne Patterson
39. Jim Hoyt
40. Joe Morgan
41. Beth Singer
42. Jeff Ellis
43. Woody Smith
44. Tod Ramirez
45. James Barrett
46. Ted Renyer
47. Lawrence Ciavola
48. Errol Veno
49. Troy Phung
50. Michael Prescia
51. Robert Hager
52. Brad Hess
53. Blaise Mikulewicz
54. Rena Walker
55. Steve Burris
56. Johna Neal-Baker 
57. Michael Curtis

Rides FCC Runs or Participates

Sunday Recovery Ride Leaves Sunday mornings at 7am, average  15-16mph.  We vary the routes depending on the wind direction, always try to finish with a tailwind and a positive attitude.  This ride is led by Al Brodie and Joel Hoback and meets in the parking lot at the Superdrome

Tuesday Tempo Ride ALheaving from Target (El Dorado and Legacy) Tuesdays at 5:30.  This ride winds through west Frisco, Little Elm and even touches The Colony.  The pace is 15-17.  Bring a tail light for this one as we finish right at dusk.  This ride is led by Jack Anderson and Joel Hoback. 

Windhaven with Marino  Independent ride that leaves from Cafe Gecko in Austin Ranch on top of Windhaven Hill, Monday and Wednesdays at 6pm.  10 mile loops with many group levels.

Saturday- Ride before the Ride:  Some FCC members are meeting at the Double Dave’s pizza Teel/Main at 7 am for an easy ride that ends at the Frisco RBM parking lot at 8:15 so we can join the 9am ride.  Our route

Saturday Frisco RBM  Ride led by RBM with many rider levels and departs at 8:30 am.

Many Things To Talk About:

Well, 4 items to be correct.  Though we have folks racing in the jersey, and even a few leaders in the points category at the Track, we are a community focused club.  Please help out with anything you can below- we are ready for you to involve yourself.

Parks and Recreation Board Meeting This Thursday:

Please attend the Frisco Parks and Recreation Monthly Board Meeting!  Thursday the 12th at 6:30pm.  There will be a discussion about the re work of the 2002 Hike and Bike Master Plan.  Held at the George A. Purefoy Municipal Complex in the Council Chambers.  If you care about cycling in Frisco- please make this meeting a priority! 

FOL Kids Safety Day!

Frisco On-Line is hosting their 3rd annual Safety event this Saturday, June 12th at Frisco Square from 10am to 2pm.  Members of the FCC will be at a table inside passing out safety information and helping to explain helmet and riding safety to children and their parents.  We are also in the process of creating a Certificate that each child that passes our safety process will receive.  Maybe you will join us at the table or bring your kids to this event.