Lancaster Country Ride
Join us for the 12th Annual Lancaster Country Ride, hosted by Greater Dallas Bicyclists on April 10, 2010. The ride starts at 9am. Click here for details.
Countdown to the start...
Mesquite Time Trial
Click here for the August results of the Mesquite Time Trial.
A Note About Membership
With tough economic times right now, many of our friends and riders have allowed their memberships to expire without renewal.
The Greater Dallas Bicyclists (GDB) Board of Directors want to emphasize the value and importance of a current membership in GDB. Membership is $20 a year or $36 for two years. When one considers staying current on the forum to keep up with ride changes and impromptu gatherings, two annual picnics and a holiday party, our hosting the annual Super Bowl Sunday ride to the West End for riders of all the area clubs, and our major event of the year, the annual Lancaster Country Ride -- the value of a $20 membership is clear.
Why is membership important? As hard as we work at safety and remaining vigilant for hazards, we still need all riders to have signed a waiver before riding in our group rides or attending our events.
How is that done? Are there folks walking around with clipboards and waiver forms? Do we sort, file and store these forms? No, it’s done in the membership sign-up process. Without the waivers, we could not function as a club.
If you’ve been thinking of joining or if your membership has lapsed and you’ve been putting off renewal, or you know someone who has, do us all the favor of renewing today. Just click on the JOIN GDB link above and join or renew today.
GDB Gives Back to Lancaster
Mike Eipper and Brenda Barnell deliver checks to Director Ronnie Lowe of the Lancaster Outreach Center and to Pastor Charles Dixon of the First Baptist Church. One thing that makes GDBers proud is knowing their volunteer efforts have provided help for charities and organizations in the local communities.
GDB Ride Rules Reminder
-No earbuds or headphones (music or phone) and no boom boxes (but bring all the conversation you want!)
-No use of cellphones while riding (please pull off and stop to take or make a call)
-Use common sense if you have aerobars - please don't use them while in tight formations on group rides
-Helmets must be worn on all GDB rides
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
President's Draft:
2009 Rally Wrapup
Travel Log: Talimena Scenic Byway
Click to see the latest GDB Time Trial results
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Suggestions? Click here to be heard.
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:
Alan Rodriguez, Bill Kreston, Blaine Squires, Brooks Blair, Carmen Wright, Charles Briner, Chris Paddison, Daniel Bird, Dusty Mills, Earl Rector, Endre Stampf, Harmon Hardy, Jacob Amos, Jesse Aflleje, Jonathan Grant, Kieth Aulson, Larry Weider, Lori Newell, Matthew Fish, Michael Hambrick, Phil Barrick, Ray Yuhanna, Richard Dexheimer, Richard Newcomb, Sharon Daughters, Shiryl Barnes
Thanks, Renewing Members:
Aaron Catoe, Allen Meyer, Arne Berg, Barry Davis, Becky Armstrong, Bill Klindworth, Bo Newton, Bob Johnson, Bob Murdoch, Brenda Barnell, Chris Flower, Daniel A. Schaaf, Dennis Starkey, Dirk N. Anderson, Donna Hill, Gary Chiang, Greg Blanks, Herb Ziev, Horace Duncan, Hunter Johnson, James A. McKinney, Jane Bishkin, Joe Horner, Joe Rohner, John Gillard, John Plattner, Karen Meyers, Kieth Diamond, Lowell Seaton, Mark Brightenburg, Michel Hiatt, Nicholas Oliver, Randy Beall, Randy Nelson, Rick Dirks, Robert Lane, Robert Ray (Bobby) Emmett, Jr., Ron Taylor, Rondey Callahan, Ryan Kruger, Sara Fusco, Tawnia Wise, Thomas Olvera, William M. Bond