James Loomis - We Miss You
One our longtime members, James Loomis, passed away on Friday, June 27. James was one of our most colorful members and one of the most tireless, dedicated helpers for our annual rally. We will all miss our friend.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29th from 3pm-5pm at Church of the Nazarene at 7979 E. RL Thornton Fwy in Dallas. Funeral services will be held at 10am on Monday, June 30th.
To help James' wife Linda to deal with this trying time, please consider a donation to the James Loomis Memorial Fund. Ken Wilson will be collecting donations, either cash or checks. You can contact Ken at 972-444-0907 or by email at kendalwilson@att.net.
Annual Summer Bash and Dessert Contest
Click here for details about our annual celebration, coming up on June 29th.
Paul Brown makes the Front Page!
The May 28th edition of the Dallas Morning News featured a front page article about how people are handling the high gas prices. It included a photo of Paul Brown riding to work, along with a description of his use of his bicycle to commute. If you're a member, you can click here to see a discussion on the forum. Or you can see the article at http://dallasnews.com (registration required).
GDB Ride Leader Profiles
Check out the new feature series on GDB rides and ride leaders.
Click here for the profile about Joe Rohner and the Best of the Northwest Ride.
Click here for the profile about Greg Blanks and the Mesquite Poteet Rides.
Click here for the profile about David Rothgeb and the White Rock and Distance Builder Rides.
Click here for the profile about Brent Aston and the Mesquite Starter Ride.
Click here for the profile about Joe Horner and the Best of the Southwest Rides.
Wondering if GDB is right for you?
Want to try Group Riding, returning to the sport or want to see if GDB is right for you? Bring your bike and helmet to try out our new Starter Ride for New Riders. This ride departs on Sundays at 11:30 am from Poteet High School. Another option is the Easy Going Ride on Saturdays at 9:00 am from the University Park City Hall parking lot. More details can be found on the GDB calendar by clicking here.
Become a member of GDB Today
Read more about becoming a member of GDB. New members receive a pair of our GDB socks for joining.
What's Happening
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Rally Wrapup
Travel Log: Talimena Scenic Byway
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The October 2005 issue of Texas Monthly cited our Lancaster Country Ride as having one of the top 10 routes in the state and gives credit to GDB.
The August 19, 2006 North Dallas edition of the Neighbors section of the Dallas Morning News has an article about GDB riders who ride the Hotter 'N Hell. Click here to see it.
Welcome, New Members:
Adriana Gentilini, Ann Shamleffer, Ben Jackson, Cathy Hewitt, Christina Harvick, Dave Stager, Diren Singhe, Gary Sestito, George Hanford, Glenn Murphy, Jim Parish, Joe Maulsby, John Guest, Kevin Kendrick, Kim Sanders George, Lara Zuehlke, Mark Santamaria, Martin Kent, Meg Reid, Michael Duke, Michael Golden, Michael Lubben, Nicholas Oliver, Pamela Bellomy, Robert Robinson, Ron Marusak, Tawnia Wise, Terye Rhoden
Thanks, Renewing Members:
Aaron Gritzmaker, Andy Floyd, Bill Tichy, Bob Frank, Bob Johnson, Brent Martinelli, Carole Bedell, Daniel Pacheco, David Preston, Doug Carpenter, Edwin Loos, Harry Sellers, Hiam Richa, James McKinney, Jane Zeman, Jay Easley, Jerry Levinson, Jim Austin, John Bergeland, Rick Call, Lawrence Lee Boyd, Leonard Greer, Leslie Baker, Marc Mumby, Maysel McGown, Michael Bernal, Nicholas Oliver, Philip Watson, Richard Scott, Bobby Emmett, Robin Coley, Sandra Bloomer, Thomas Davis, Tom Atkins, Tommy Fitzgerald