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Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 22^nd, 2012, 2:00pm

Title: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Jul 22^nd, 2012, 2:00pm

Got this in an email, about a rally in Roanoke.... $35 registration. Tandem couples are $30 each. Day of goes to $40. www.ntbicyclerally.org

This sounds like another good opportunity for an RBENT gathering, as part of a rally... They have offered a few "comp" registrations, as well as a place for a gathering tent/spot for us, which is kinda cool. I'll have Sam send the comps to me in an email (.pdf file), and I'll pass them on to the first three who POST HERE ABOUT WANTING ONE (Terrie and I are going to claim one, to ride the Margarita Machine). No additional fundraising is required, just pay your ride fee.

We'll probably take him up on the offer of a tent spot...

Paul

Dear Friends at Recumbent Cycling of North Texas,

My name is Sam Sellers. I am the Director for the North Texas Bicycle Rally. As
we have grown over the past four years I am seeking to broaden our rider base
for recumbent and Tandem cyclists. your I saw your web page and see that this
is a very large group of people that we can cater to. With that in mind, I am
seeking assistance in getting our event posted on your website and in your
newsletter is that is possible. As a token of our appreciation, I would like to
offer up 4 Complimentary ride passes and a booth area near our registration
area for the RBENT Team should you be interested. In addition, we will provide
space for a tent near the food and entertainment area for your use. With that
all said here is the information I would like to dissimenate to the RBENT
membership.

This coming October 13, at 9:00 A.M. the North Texas Children’s Charities will
be hosting the Fourth Annual North Texas Bicycle Rally. It is located in the
Alliance Gateway Warehouse District near Roanoke, TX. The North Texas Bicycle
Rally (NTBR) is an annual fund raising event for North Texas Children's
Charities. This charitable organization supports local and national
organizations that provide care and support for desperately ill children. This
year's beneficiary of the Bicycle Rally is St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital.

Former Dallas Cowboy Offensive Lineman Tom Rafferty will be starting the
Bicycle Rally this year and will be available for autographs at the conclusion
of the Bicycle Rally.

This year’s event we are expecting over 700 Cyclists. The routes will be cover
the rolling hills and off-the beaten path roads of North Tarrant and Southern
Denton Counties. We will be providing COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS and Water Bottles
for the first 700 Registered Participants. For the past two years we have been
asked by several of the Bicycling Clubs and the more avid cyclists to add a
Metric Century to our Rally. So in response, this year we will have 5 Routes of
5, 10, 30, 50, and 62 miles. Our Bicycle Rally has outstanding Public Safety
traffic support, Chase and Lead Vehicles, Motorcycle escorts, SAG and Rider
support vehicles, plenty of Rest Stops and plenty of safe parking at the Start
Finish area of the Rally. At the conclusion of the Bicycle Rally we will be
hosting a Tail Ache Party with refreshments, free food provided by Chili's, and
the Live Music will be provided by the Robert Donahue Band.

***BRING YOUR CHAIRS AND COOLERS****

Please visit our Website at www.ntbicyclerally.org

Thanks,
Samuel Sellers
Rally Director NTBR
Phone: (817) 379-1593

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by TonyWard on Jul 22^nd, 2012, 3:01pm

I'll go -I'll plan to wear my RBENT jersey so we are well represented. I claim comp #1 if they are still available.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by freakflyer9999 on Jul 22^nd, 2012, 3:24pm

I'm in.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Phantom Rider on Jul 22^nd, 2012, 6:59pm

Sounds like fun - des this mean I'm in?

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Ric_Clark on Jul 23^rd, 2012, 8:27pm

#1 Clown and I rode this last year and I enjoyed it.. I will be there again this year. [smiley=pepper.gif]

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by CruzbikeChris on Jul 23^rd, 2012, 8:46pm

If the Phantom Rider can do it so can I. I'm all in.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by shellbear on Jul 26^th, 2012, 6:05am

Wish I could but I'm going to see TCU @ Baylor football that day. Hubby and I went to Baylor, the rest of my family went to TCU. Should be interesting. ;)

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Mizta_Nice on Aug 5^th, 2012, 6:01pm

Well, if you guys are gonna be there, I guess I gotta figure out a way to be there too, because I'm hooked. All I think about now is when is my next ride going to be.

Question: where do I get myself one of those fancy RBENT jerseys? I wanna show off like you guys do.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Bud_Bent on Aug 5^th, 2012, 8:35pm

Mizta_Nice wrote:

Great meeting you at the ride, Oliver! Paul worked up a group order for the rbent jerseys. Hopefully, we can eventually talk him into doing it again.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by JimFPU on Aug 5^th, 2012, 9:13pm

Bud_Bent wrote:

[quote author=Mizta_Nice link=1342983639/0#7 date=1344207696]Well, if you guys are gonna be there, I guess I gotta figure out a way to be there too, because I'm hooked. All I think about now is when is my next ride going to be.

Question: where do I get myself one of those fancy RBENT jerseys? I wanna show off like you guys do.

Great meeting you at the ride, Oliver! Paul worked up a group order for the rbent jerseys. Hopefully, we can eventually talk him into doing it again.[/quote]
Maybe a long-sleeve option this time... [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by artcat on Aug 6^th, 2012, 8:47am

If it's a little cooler I will do this ride too. I don't think I have ever ridden in that area and I like to see new places.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Bent_Vision on Aug 6^th, 2012, 9:27am

I'm in.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Patti on Aug 6^th, 2012, 4:22pm

Looking ahead to this one. Sounds like fun!

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by JimFPU on Aug 6^th, 2012, 9:11pm

I'll have to try to get there, not sure yet.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by robert.j on Aug 20^th, 2012, 9:53pm

Pretty sure I can make it. Haven't seen any other Rbenters in a long time.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by recumbron on Aug 28^th, 2012, 12:34am

It's on my calendar now. Fun!

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 22^nd, 2012, 1:37pm

Ok, this rally is coming up in a few weeks... Those who claimed the other free registrations are Tony, FreakFlyer, and Phantom -- you three all still plan to attend? Sounds like a couple competing things have sprung up, like Lancaster and the RBM trike ride -- so if you're not doing the NTx rally, whatever you do, have fun!!!

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by TonyWard on Sep 22^nd, 2012, 8:12pm

Score! I guess I can't say I never win anything anymore. I'm just glad all the time I spend checking the forum has paid off. I still plan to be there. Let me know if I need to pick anything up and I can swing by.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Mizta_Nice on Sep 22^nd, 2012, 8:40pm

I'll sign up tonight. I think I'm gonna do the 30, because I'm scared of the 50.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by LightningRider on Sep 22^nd, 2012, 8:53pm

Mizta_Nice wrote:

Question: where do I get myself one of those fancy RBENT jerseys? I wanna show off like you guys do.

I just found this site today. It looks like they did the sublimating for the shirts. Since the design is already done they may be able to do one offs or cut a deal on a group order. I think I could go for one myself. The minimum order is 20.

http://benditcycling.com/rbent.html

Here is a little info on their program. I do not know if there is a market for 100 of these but it seems that the price can go as low as $34 if there is.

* All artwork and graphics are infused into the material using full digital sublimation which ensures a sharp, clean, fade-resistant finish
* Both roomy club cut and hi performance race cut styles available
* Tagless care instructions eliminate potentially scratchy tags
* 3/4 Length zip invisible zipper for a refined, clean look
* .50" Elastic waist
* Tapered side pockets designed to make your goodies easy to reach while hard to drop
* Coolmax® technology means you will remain cool, dry and comfortable even after hours on the road
* 100% Anti-bacterial polyester mesh fabric
* Provides excellent UV protection
* Money back guarantee!
* Actual per unit price is based on quantity ordered. Indicated price < edit> $34* < \edit > applies to orders of 100 jerseys or more. Minimum order quantity is 20 jerseys.

Carl

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 24^th, 2012, 1:48pm

Here's the map for the 50 miler... 30 miles puts you back at the start, then you continue onto a 20-mile east side loop, that's got more rollers involved - but nothing worse than 3%, apparently.

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae256/pbrown8js/NTx50_zps465ad0a6.jpg

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Phantom Rider on Sep 24^th, 2012, 7:58pm

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

Phantom is definelty going.....

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by freakflyer9999 on Sep 24^th, 2012, 8:34pm

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

Yes. My wife and I are planning on riding this one.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 24^th, 2012, 9:58pm

OK, the passes are, indeed, claimed... You three, don't register ahead of time -- we'll coordinate meeting there that morning and turning in the paperwork (Kenny, you'll have to pay for your wife's registration). Go to the website and print out the "day of registration" paperwork, to bring with you.

http://www.ntbicyclerally.org/uploads/2012_Rally_Day_Registration_Waiver_Form.pdf

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by freakflyer9999 on Sep 25^th, 2012, 7:37am

Thanks. BTW, I have a 10x10 pop-up canopy sitting in my garage if you would like for me to bring it.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 25^th, 2012, 3:11pm

freakflyer9999 wrote:

Thanks. BTW, I have a 10x10 pop-up canopy sitting in my garage if you would like for me to bring it.

Kenny, that sounds great, actually... my canopy isn't what you would refer to as "pop-up", so it sounds like yours would be a lot easier to deal with! I'll find out where we're supposed to do all this....

Paul

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 27^th, 2012, 3:16pm

Turns out Terrie and I can't make it, so a fourth "FREE PASS" is available to someone... first poster gets it! Please see my "new social coordinator" thread, as well....

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by urbinrider on Sep 27^th, 2012, 6:29pm

I would like to claim the forth free pass for the Ntx ride let me know if I got this post in on time I was planning on going just have not registered yet hope I got it.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Sep 28^th, 2012, 8:35am

urbinrider wrote:

I would like to claim the forth free pass for the Ntx ride let me know if I got this post in on time I was planning on going just have not registered yet hope I got it.

'tis yours, Eddie... please send me your mailing address to pbacoustic (at) gmail (dot) com

PB

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by urbinrider on Sep 28^th, 2012, 4:02pm

That is great I will email you right away

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by diannalightning on Oct 2^nd, 2012, 2:06pm

I just registered. See everyone in Roanoke / Keller.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by shellbear on Oct 4^th, 2012, 3:19pm

I retract my previous decline: the game doesn't kickoff until 6pm so I have plenty of time to ride that morning. Horray! :-D I'll wear my rbent jersey as well.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by LightningPilot on Oct 6^th, 2012, 3:10pm

I'll be there, weather permitting :-) Warren may join us as well.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by diannalightning on Oct 10^th, 2012, 6:14pm

Just to keep this at the top----see everyone this Saturday morning.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by freakflyer9999 on Oct 11^th, 2012, 6:59am

I talked to Sam yesterday, he said that we could set the tent up (wind permitting) pretty much anywhere that we want and suggested on the South side by the food or by the band stage. Just look for the blue canopy with the recumbent(s). I still haven't decided whether I'm riding my Bachetta Strada or my Terratrike yet, but one of them will be there and my wife's yellow Catrike.

Bring your chairs and sit a while after the ride.

See you

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Mizta_Nice on Oct 12^th, 2012, 1:03pm

Hoping to see you all there! It looks like the weather is going to hold, and should nice (if a bit too windy) for the ride. Look out for me, I'll be the guy trying to find another way up "Woo Hoo Hill".

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 13^th, 2012, 6:53am

Have an excellent time out there, and somebody take some pics!!!!

On top of a choral conflict, I've got an intestinal bug, so I wouldn't be riding anyway... I've seen THAT movie before!!! [smiley=puking.gif]

Paul

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by shellbear on Oct 13^th, 2012, 11:24am

Got in from the 30 miler about a half hour ago, that's all I had time for. Good to see all you guys and meet some new faces!! :-)

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by CruzbikeChris on Oct 13^th, 2012, 3:15pm

Had a great time meeting everyone. Lets do it again.

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by Mizta_Nice on Oct 13^th, 2012, 6:16pm

Had a blast meeting and riding with everyone. Honestly, if it wasn't for all of you and your support (especially CruzBikeChris ) I would never have made it back to the finish line. 50 miles has never felt so long. RBENT is easily the most friendly group of cyclists out there.

Hope to do it again soon!

Title: Re: "NTx Bicycle Rally" Oct 13 - RBENT gathering?
Post by lupulo on Oct 27^th, 2012, 5:33pm

I had a great time meeting everyone and riding the ride. I'm up for it just about any weekend.