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Message started by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 13^th, 2014, 2:08pm

Title: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 13^th, 2014, 2:08pm

The Greater Dallas Bicyclists are having their Fall Fiesta ride and lunch, this coming Sunday, at the pavilion at the top of Flagpole Hill at the north end of WRLake...

Group Ride departs 9AM sharp -- 25-30 miles, no drop, 15-16mph flat road rolling pace typical. This is the standard "Sunday Roll", as such, for those who have done it before - but a bit shorter. There is also a faster group designated.

Lunch starts 11:45ish, at the pavilion -- free for GDB Members, $15 for nonmembers (but the ride is free!). Burgers cooked on the spot, and provided by Two Rows restaurant -- plus a dessert contest!!!

Door prizes awarded to a buncha folks, by random drawing.

Thought about joining GDB? It's a group that's fairly recumbent-friendly, with a various group rides at various levels available. I've been part of the club since 2005, and am currently VP/Social Chair... Membership is only $20 per person, which gets you free food at all the quarterly "fiestas", discounts at local bike shops, and several other benefits as well... Join today, and get free food Sunday!!!! Here's the website link to join -- https://gdbclub.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=60&club_id=747333&sl=323790264

Title: Re: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 13^th, 2014, 2:10pm

Here's the link to RSVP for the Fall Fiesta

http://www.greaterdallasbicyclists.com/content.aspx?page_id=87&club_id=747333&item_id=370846

Again, free to Members, and $15 for nonmembers.

Title: Re: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by Action Lad on Oct 13^th, 2014, 5:08pm

"Thought about joining GDB? It's a group that's fairly recumbent-friendly, [my edit] with a various group rides at various levels available."

Very tempting. That (Cold-Blooded) Airport Ride is very enjoyable, I have to admit. Friendly folks on that ride.

Title: Re: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by FlyingLaZBoy on Oct 15^th, 2014, 2:12pm

Pretty much any "DF" riding group/club is going to look at recumbents slightly askance -- but the GDB gang is used to me, Rothgeb, JohnF, Lynn, Shelley, and others joining in on group rides, for several years now...

You've just gotta jump in, choose your spots thoughtfully as to where to ride within the group (at least until they get used to your riding style), and have a bit of thick skin for the occasional good-natured barb...

Bryan and SquareCorners Daniel ride (or at least used to ride) fairly regularly with the Plano gang, but they're about the only ones... Not sure if any 'bents ride with the Carrollton group.

Title: Re: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by shellbear on Oct 16^th, 2014, 9:01am

FlyingLaZBoy wrote:

You speak the truth! For the most part GDB folks are quite friendly. Sadly I can't make it to this (I'll be driving back from Austin). :(

Title: Re: GDB Fall Fiesta, Sun. Oct 19 -- 9AM rollout
Post by LightningPilot on Oct 16^th, 2014, 8:18pm

At FWBA's Leakey Death Ride, as usual. Have fun. Totally delighted that Frio Pecan Farm has awesome WiFi for the first time ever!