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Refugees in Houston from the devastation in Louisiana and Mississippi need lots of help. While there are many ways to help, a few seem especially appropriate to draw your attention to: Hurricane Relief Ride September 7 CANCELLED
Mark Blackshear of Cyclone Cycles and his wife Rosemary are organizing a Hurricane Relief Ride for next Wednesday evening, September 7th. Rice University has already agreed to permit the use of their parking lot as a gathering spot. Mark and Rosemary have already collected an impressive amount of new clothing and are hoping cyclists will show up with gently used articles and canned food.
We have actually cancelled the Hurricane Relief Ride. Mark at Cyclone Cycles and other bike shops in the area, received a total 200 bicycles from wholesalers. There are arrangements already made for the delivery of these bicycles. There will be some assembly required but I think we have that covered. I wanted to thank you anyway for your help in contacting a volunteer force. We will keep everyone posted if other developments occur.
* Alkek Velodrome Disaster Relief Drive Tonight (Friday Sept 2) The Alkek Velodrome is hosting a disaster relief drive during our Friday Night Races, Sept. 2nd. We are asking the cycling community to stop by the Alkek Velodrome (19008 Saums Road) and donate non-perishable items, can goods, and donations for us to give to the Red Cross. Please come into the infield to drop off your items. The races start at 7 pm and run through 10:30 pm. Even if you are not a competitive racer, please stop by and give what you can. More info: Kathy Volski Alkek Velodrome Manager 281-578-0693 * Donate your ride t-shirts Most cyclists have lots of ride t-shirts in their closets... and lots of people need clothes right now. You can donate your items in new condition by dropping them off to the Salvation Army: 2407 N. Main Street, Houston, TX 77009. 713-224-2875 * Other ways to help locally... are listed at the Chronicle here. |
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