Meeting at RBM Frisco Division Feb 20th @ 7PM
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Meeting at RBM Frisco Division Feb 20th @ 7PM
There is a meeting scheduled on this day to see if the Frisco Cycling Club can be revitalized. I have no official involvement. Just an FYI.
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Do you have any more information regarding this. I would love to help bring that club back to life. I would gladly change my USCF membership to the Frisco Cycling Club. It would also depend on what the kits look like
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I haven't asked about it, just saw the flyer hanging on the bulletin board. I ask what the deal is.
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I talked with one of the RBM gents today. The goal of this meeting is to get the Frisco club a little more involved with the general riding population as well as the Velodrome and track racing. They want to add rides on a regular basis for the local road riders, not to the level of the PBA, but along those lines. Sounds good to me.
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Cool - I'd love to see some organized road rides in the area. I hate having to drive all the way over to Plano or down to Richardson to get some variety outside the RBM Sat. mornin ride.
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I feel that RBM Frisco should offer different rides for riders of various skill levels. They should also have some longer rides. Most riders go to other club or different location rides to get more miles in on a Saturday/Sunday morning.
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
I feel that RBM Frisco should offer different rides for riders of various skill levels. They should also have some longer rides. Most riders go to other club or different location rides to get more miles in on a Saturday/Sunday morning.
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If they offer the different rides, I'm pretty sure people will come. There is always enough people at different skill levels for at least two different groups. Of all of the people who start the ride there, how long does the group stay together. I've always thought that ride should be broken up into two different groups.
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
If they offer the different rides, I'm pretty sure people will come. There is always enough people at different skill levels for at least two different groups. Of all of the people who start the ride there, how long does the group stay together. I've always thought that ride should be broken up into two different groups.
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When Frisco store opened there were Sat. am rides modeled after the
rides at the Richardson shop. I think Tom scouted out all the routes.
the mid range ride was a nice 32miles (?) at just above conversational
pace.
One of the problems was that the ride leaders (Tom usually) had
to be back to work and I'm guessing they just didn't have time.
I'd be interested to see the Frisco Cycling Club revitalized.
I'll be at the meeting. thanks for the info.
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rides at the Richardson shop. I think Tom scouted out all the routes.
the mid range ride was a nice 32miles (?) at just above conversational
pace.
One of the problems was that the ride leaders (Tom usually) had
to be back to work and I'm guessing they just didn't have time.
I'd be interested to see the Frisco Cycling Club revitalized.
I'll be at the meeting. thanks for the info.
Marty
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One thing that the Frisco Cycling Club can attempt to do is get people other than the store workers to lead the rides. If being shorthanded at the store is what is preventing longer rides from happening, look for volunteers to lead the rides out. I brought this up on a couple of different occasions and even offerred to volunteer. There are so many longer routes that can be taken from that location.
Something else to attract more riders...NO DROP. Stress this and practice this. Make sure no rider is ever left behind. When I was a new rider, I got dropped on their ride and limped back in on my own more than one time. This made me go out and look for rides/clubs that wouldn't abandon me while out on a ride. Getting dropped and left for dead will discourage anyone.
Something else to attract more riders...NO DROP. Stress this and practice this. Make sure no rider is ever left behind. When I was a new rider, I got dropped on their ride and limped back in on my own more than one time. This made me go out and look for rides/clubs that wouldn't abandon me while out on a ride. Getting dropped and left for dead will discourage anyone.
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
One thing that the Frisco Cycling Club can attempt to do is get people other than the store workers to lead the rides. If being shorthanded at the store is what is preventing longer rides from happening, look for volunteers to lead the rides out. I brought this up on a couple of different occasions and even offerred to volunteer. There are so many longer routes that can be taken from that location.
Something else to attract more riders...NO DROP. Stress this and practice this. Make sure no rider is ever left behind. When I was a new rider, I got dropped on their ride and limped back in on my own more than one time. This made me go out and look for rides/clubs that wouldn't abandon me while out on a ride. Getting dropped and left for dead will discourage anyone.
Something else to attract more riders...NO DROP. Stress this and practice this. Make sure no rider is ever left behind. When I was a new rider, I got dropped on their ride and limped back in on my own more than one time. This made me go out and look for rides/clubs that wouldn't abandon me while out on a ride. Getting dropped and left for dead will discourage anyone.
When I'm out at Richardson, that is one of the things that motivates me to go deep into that pain zone. Because the alternative is trying to figure out where the hell I am
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Originally Posted by RD Olivaw
Agreed. And in addition we need to attract the advanced riders who want a fast ride and consider getting dropped as appropriate punishment
When I'm out at Richardson, that is one of the things that motivates me to go deep into that pain zone. Because the alternative is trying to figure out where the hell I am
When I'm out at Richardson, that is one of the things that motivates me to go deep into that pain zone. Because the alternative is trying to figure out where the hell I am
The more advanced, faster rides should be join at your own risk. There also needs to be rides, fast and slow, that are no drop. Everyone is not going to have great rides where the legs and lungs work perfectly. On the ocassion where you just don't have it, it's good to know that someone will make sure you make it back to home base safely. I've been on the giving and receiving end of this situation. A couple of weeks ago my rear brake pads were rubbing my rim and I didn't know it. This wore me out FAST. The ride leader made a point to backtrack and ride back with me. Even after figuring out what the problem was, I was just too worn out to keep up with the pack. Behavior like that is what keeps me coming back.
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
I agree. The Richardson ride and the OAS rides make me do things that normally can't do on my own
The more advanced, faster rides should be join at your own risk. There also needs to be rides, fast and slow, that are no drop. Everyone is not going to have great rides where the legs and lungs work perfectly. On the ocassion where you just don't have it, it's good to know that someone will make sure you make it back to home base safely. I've been on the giving and receiving end of this situation. A couple of weeks ago my rear brake pads were rubbing my rim and I didn't know it. This wore me out FAST. The ride leader made a point to backtrack and ride back with me. Even after figuring out what the problem was, I was just too worn out to keep up with the pack. Behavior like that is what keeps me coming back.
The more advanced, faster rides should be join at your own risk. There also needs to be rides, fast and slow, that are no drop. Everyone is not going to have great rides where the legs and lungs work perfectly. On the ocassion where you just don't have it, it's good to know that someone will make sure you make it back to home base safely. I've been on the giving and receiving end of this situation. A couple of weeks ago my rear brake pads were rubbing my rim and I didn't know it. This wore me out FAST. The ride leader made a point to backtrack and ride back with me. Even after figuring out what the problem was, I was just too worn out to keep up with the pack. Behavior like that is what keeps me coming back.
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How was this? I got roped into a business dinner I wasn't planning on.
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Originally Posted by tourist
How was this? I got roped into a business dinner I wasn't planning on.
Discussion centered around future plans are for the club, raising money for a kit, and getting a website together.
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I meant to make it but it totally slipped my mind. I'm glad there was a good turnout!!! I really hate that I missed it.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
I meant to make it but it totally slipped my mind. I'm glad there was a good turnout!!! I really hate that I missed it.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
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Originally Posted by dl613
Maybe to check interest and to make sure they don't get stuck with the initial order limit? Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by kevinmcdade
I meant to make it but it totally slipped my mind. I'm glad there was a good turnout!!! I really hate that I missed it.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
Just out of curiosity, why would money need to be raised for kits? In most clubs the members pay for their own kits. I know PBA, PACC, Matrix, Mirage and Pirates all have kits/jerseys that are paid for by members. I wish someone would buy my kits for me.
I'm not sure exactly how it works, but I'm guessing the orders have to be in some sort of bulk in order to make it cost effective. So piecemeal ordering isn't the way to go. According to the club president, a typical kit order starts at around 5k and goes up to 7k on the healthy end. It all depends on what is part of the kit. I'm guessing just a simple jersey would be a lot cheaper.
But with all that said, it sounds like it wouldn't be very difficult to raise the needed money in sponsorships.
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That makes sense. Keep us updated on the progress of this club.
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Damn, I missed it. I hate crisis time at work. . .
are there going to be follow up meetings.
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are there going to be follow up meetings.
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Originally Posted by lotek
Damn, I missed it. I hate crisis time at work. . .
are there going to be follow up meetings.
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are there going to be follow up meetings.
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The RBM Frisco saturday morning ride will be the place to get info until the website is up.