Bicycling is human scale- a living, breathing alternative to the city's domination by motor vehicles. There is magic in blending with traffic, feeling the wind in one's face, the sheer fact of traversing the city under one's own power.
-- Charles Komanoff, cycling advocate |
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Houston Area Bicycle Clubs |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 24 June 2005 |
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ACTIVITIES:
Ages 8+, all types of cycling; practical applications, technology,
etc.
Emphasizing road safety and improvements, rights, commuting methods.
Coach Alán Alán Apurim, 1964 marathon runner, 1976, 1978 USCF National Championship
competitor/qualifier, and 1989-96 Houston champ of tall building stair climbing.
Active Membership $25/yr., prorated, USCF discounts; Associate $5, see site.
CONTACT:
7755 Crestmont Street
Houston, Texas 77033-1346
ACTIVITIES:
Membership fees are $12/year, $18/couple. Weekend rides. Write for
more information.
CONTACT:
Box 3293
Port Arthur, Texas 77640
ACTIVITIES:
Racing club promotes competitive cycling events, both road and track.
Members include triathletes and USCF (U.S. Cycling Federation) members.
CONTACT:
Bobby Thomas
4400 Memorial #1168
Houston, Texas 77077
Tel: 713-863-0876
ACTIVITIES:
Road and track USCF racing team. Stress teamwork. Informal rides
weekly.
CONTACT:
862 Augusta
Houston, Texas 77057
Tel: 713-266-8610 or 713-782-0844
Formed in September 1999 when HAMBRA and Memorail Park Mountain Bike
Association joined forces, GHORBA promotes responsible off road biking in the
Greater Houston area.
ACTIVITIES:
GHORBA is dedicated to educating and assisting all individuals. We offer
periodic meetings, club rides and local events, for both men and women.
CONTACT:
ACTIVITIES:
The Houston Area Tandem Society (HATS) is a 100+ group of
Houston/Galveston Texas, USA area tandem bicycle enthusiasts. We try
to have a least one monthly ride. We think tandems are more than twice
as much fun! Regular in-town and out-of-town rides and social events.
CONTACT:
Mike or Susan Mahoney
Tel: 281-531-7750
Email: Team Mahoney
ACTIVITIES:
Meets second Tuesday evening each month. Leisure and recreational
rides, group rides every Saturday and Sunday, usually out of town.
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 52752
Houston, Texas 77052
Tel: 713-935-2810
Houston Recumbent Riders
For Recumbent Bicyclists
CONTACT:
A club for meeting cyclist from other packs and clubs.
Get out of your packs, socialize, ride different packs. It's
good for the cycling community and you!
CONTACT:
Brandon
Martin
Tel: 713-320-8777
JSC Bicycle Club
ACTIVITIES:
Group for recreational rides and touring. Meets
second Monday each month at 7 pm. Rides each Saturday and
Sunday plus most weekday evenings during daylight saving time.
All levels. Orientation rides, group rides with leader and
speed, fitness rides with starter (no speed), and out-of-town
rides. Must pay dues.
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 591101
Houston, Texas 77259-1101
ACTIVITIES:
Race training, fitness, and touring for all ability
levels. Group rides every Saturday. Call for details.
CONTACT:
Tel: 281-548-6868
ACTIVITIES:
Track training. Saturday and Sunday. 9:30 am. $35/$25
annual.
CONTACT:
Tel: 713-942-2057
email:
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Lone Star Sports Club, Houston
ACTIVITIES:
Racing club, experienced, safety-minded members,
training rides most weekends, organizes a series of races.
CONTACT:
Tommy O'Neal
Tel: 713-974-4415
ACTIVITIES:
Whether an occasional recreational rider or a top
notch USCF racer, you can find a group to ride with every
Saturday Morning. The club also offers a weekly Wednesday
ride at Bear Creek Park. The ride starts at about 5:30p.m.
and, during winter months, lights are suggested since it gets
dark quite a bit earlier. Park in the lot off of Bear Creek
Drive near the golf course. This 6.5 mile loop makes it easy
for riders arriving from work to pick up with a group. The
traffic density is low and the roads are shaded and in good
shape. Watch for special training and/or education classes
to be held at Bear Creek Park on Wednesday nights during the
summer months.
CONTACT:
Lori Walker
Tel: 713-466-1240
ACTIVITIES:
From beginners to racers, we have rides for all.
See our website for the most up-to-date info.
CONTACT:
Web
site
ACTIVITIES:
Rides on Monday and Wednesday at 3 pm, time trial
Tuesday at 5 pm. $10/semester. Collegiate, but all are welcome.
CONTACT:
Greg Baur
Tel: 409-435-0436 or 409-291-1764
ACTIVITIES:
USCF sponsored by Velo Sports Bicycle Shop. Merchandise
discounts to team members.
CONTACT:
5155 Everhart
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
Tel: 512-852-4301
ACTIVITIES:
Rides held every Saturday and Sunday morning.
CONTACT:
Herb Feins (713) 981-5398 or Southwest Schwinn (713)
777-5333
ACTIVITIES:
Meets the 4th Monday of every month at Clear
Lake Park at 7:00 p.m. and have Saturday and Sunday
morning rides.
CONTACT:
Clear Lake Area Bike
Barn
P.O. Box 591101
Houston, TX 77259-1101
Tel: 281-480-9100
Sun & Ski Sports Cycling Club,
Houston
ACTIVITIES:
Rides every weekend, monthly cycling clinics.
All are welcome. Call for information about specific
schedules
CONTACT:
Dave Rainey Kevin Porter
Tel: 281-497-7811
Team
C.U.R.E. (Cyclists' United Ride Effort)
Rider Levels from beginner to expert. TEAM C.U.R.E.
is made up of people who want to make a difference!
We participate in benefit bike rides so that others
may have a chance at a better life. We ride in the Coastal
Classic benefiting the Leukemia Society, the Alamo Challenge
benefiting the American Lung Association of Texas and
the MS150 benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society-Lone Star Chapter. We also ride in a variety
of smaller organized bike
rides. We are associated with and participate in the
Texas Department of Transportation "Adopt-a-Highway"
program.
CONTACT:
ACTIVITIES:
All USCF racers and fast recreational riders
are welcome. Weekly rides in Magnolia, West Houston,
and Memorial Park.
CONTACT:
Tel: 713-INTOUCH code TECC
David Reed
281-395-8500
ACTIVITIES:
A United States Cycling Federation affiliated
club in Houston.
CONTACT:
Email:
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ACTIVITIES:
Recreational rides and race team. Meets
first Monday each month at 7:30 pm. Rides each
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursdays. All levels.
Orientation rides, group rides. Start point generally
in Northshore Park, but also at remote locations.
See web page for details. Club provided dinners
after Tuesday night rides during daylight savings
time, Summer and Christmas Party. Sponsor the
MADD Country Roads Classic. Dues $20 per year.
CONTACT:
P.O. Box 130686
The Woodlands, TX 77393-0686
ACTIVITIES:
The Vintage Bicycle Club of Texas
is a non-restricted club that exists for the
enjoyment of the members which includes the
preservation, restoration, riding, and promoting
of vintage bicycles. Ownership of a vintage
bicycle is not required. Membership fees are
twenty dollars per year for which you will
receive one club t-shirts (upon initial registration),
monthly newsletter, ten percent off discount
at several of our sponsors businesses and
fun with other vintage bicycle enthusiasts.
CONTACT:
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