Feature: Greater Dallas Bicyclists Club

1. How did the club come to life?
The Greater Dallas Bicyclists club started in 1970; this will be our 43rd season. It started as just a local group of riders that organized mainly for safer rides.

2. What is your cycling clubs mission?
Our cycling club mission is to promote health and fitness in a social atmosphere, nurture new riders, maintain and develop safer routes in collaboration with local authorities, and to do community service projects as they apply to our other goals.

3. How many members does you team/club have?
We have approximately 400 members.

4. What is your favorite route in your area? Which are your top 3 favorite MUST DO rides/routes in Texas?
Favorite Local routes are: White Rock Lake, the DFW Airport Ride, and the Downtown Dallas Thursday Night Ride.
Top three favorites in Texas are: Easter Hill Country Ride, Lancaster Country Ride (our Rally), and Beauty and the Beast (Tyler Club).

5. What would be the three most valuable tips you can give to a beginning cyclist that would like to get to the next level?
Ride with folks stronger than you, who agree to be patient. Watch your diet, and eat properly for riding. Practice strength building ride exercises on your own to build muscle, better bike handling.

6. What is the best advice someone ever gave you?
Don’t overlap the wheel in front; and always follow the big guys (better drafting!).

7. How does the club make you a better rider?
Group riding is inherently safer. Makes you more disciplined.

8. What has been your most memorable experience involving your club?
Working our Rally, the Lancaster Country Ride. Fun to give back to other riders during this event!

9. How do you keep everyone motivated?
We vary the ride routes a bit, put in new ‘impromptu’ rides often, collaborate on non-riding events to build friendships, and other interests.