Word on the Road

Ongoing:

• 2011 The Monday Social Ride has started up again for the 2011 season. This is the ultimate beginner-friendly ride. We do 15-20 miles at the pace of the slowest rider; the purpose is to ride and chat. Meet at 6:00 pm on the southern bridge on Technology Loop in TAMUs Research Park. A clear headlight, red taillight and a helmet are required equipment for participation in this ride. However, no fancy bike needed. More info...

• The Saturday Flagpole Ride departs from the flagpole on the main quad of the Texas A&M campus (about 250 meters east of the Albritton Bell Tower on Old Main Drive) at 8:45 am every Saturday. Helmets required. Beginners are welcome but should be: able to fix their own flats, familiar with the route, and confident/prepared to ride home solo if dropped from a fast group. More info...

• TNP!!  The 2011 edition of the Take No Prisoners (TNP) Ride began in March and will run through October. Come on out and get faster! 5:30 departure from the Shell station at Harvey Rd and the northbound Hwy 6 bypass. More info...

• The monthly 2nd Saturday Ride departs the second Saturday of every month from the LJ Ringer Library parking lot located at Welsh and Harvey Mitchell Parkway. Helmets required, beginners welcome. More info

• Share the Road license plates are available through TxDOT. Show your support of Cycling in Texas by clicking on the license plate below!

• Interested in a cycling safety course? Get 2 other friends together (minimum) and contact Jean Marie Linhart (phone 693-9424) to arrange one! Featuring the League of American Bicyclists Road 1 course

• Inventory and pictures of BVC jerseys available for purchase ($55 each) now available.