Rose City Cycling Feb 2024 Newsletter


Hey Rose City Cycling, here is your February newsletter!

We are thrilled to be serving all of our donors in 2024. Thank you for supporting our initiatives with your donations. There are perks involved as you know, one being, trying to keep you in the know. With that, here is our first monthly update email:

 

Happened in December - January:

  • The Christmas Light Rides had a huge turnout for the 4 different events that happened and an overwhelming response with over 80 participants in the Lesnewski’s annual ride alone! We’re already looking forward to the Christmas 2024 rides!!
  • The first NICA race was canceled and rescheduled due to weather. They will now run that race later in the spring.
  • 23 of you elected to snag an entry to Freeze your Fanny, and your dollars helped pay for 7 community members to go as well…
  • NICA coaches attended an OTB training led by Lynnette Wood. Huge success!
  • Kim Tucker and Fluidride Instructor Jason Land coached nine ladies at our women’s mtb skills clinic. Confidence was gained through the fundamentals of sitting and standing on the bike, followed by a trail ride. The event was held at Blackhawk in Whitehouse where Jason tried out the new wall ride afterwards. Look for more of these clinics throughout the year! 

  • Bought flags for the Race Team at NICA.
  • Our City Committee held at booth at the Fit City event the first weekend of January sharing about cycling in our community! Way to go team!
  • Cycling community calendar meeting happened! Great meeting of the minds to share and plan who will lead what events in our community in 2024. Stay tuned! 
  • Race team tops went out for embroidery; you can pick up your order at our community Partner Ride Tyler, before End of Day Saturday! 

 

What’s Happening in our Community:

  • It’s finally here! Be sure to check out the new website at https://rccyclingtyler.com where you can find our community events calendar and blog! Any additions you want to add for our community blog or news, reach out to bftharp@gmail.com 
  • Get on to the Bike Leadout link to select your volunteer dates, be sure to log in google link for your store vouchers https://forms.gle/44zgkKQMsnMsKPD47. Next up is Fresh 15/5k bike leadout on March 2nd. As a racer, you are expected to do leadout for this event.  Sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAA82BA5FBC34-46149652-bike 
  • First Ride Tyler, community bike ride coming up February 19th; get on ride alert
  • East TX Trail Advocates and Triunity will be hosting the Shamrock Shuffle & Shred Duathlon (run-bike-run) on Mar 16th at Tyler State Park. Look for the registration post coming soon!
  • On February 24th at 3 pm the east Texas triathletes will have their annual calendar meeting. It will be at True Vine Brewery.  All groups and peeps are welcome to attend 
  • The next NICA race will be Feb 18 held at 4R Ranch in Muenster.
  • Gravel Events:

·        Feb 5 - Registration for Rule of 3 will open. It will probably sell out first day, so stay tuned for the registration link to be posted.

·        Feb 24 – Renegade Rambler – Gravel in Farmersville, TX register at https://www.bikereg.com/62857

·        Mar 23 – Rattle Snake – Gravel in Sweetwater, TX register at https://rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike/

·        Feb 10 - Cuney (getting ready for Renegade Rambler)

·        Mar 9 - Cuney (getting ready for Rattle Snake Gravel Grinder)

  • MTB Events:
  • Feb 11 Barber Hills in Paris - This race is shaping up to have a big turnout from the Rose City Racing group.  With the first NICA race canceled, some of the youth may be participating in this race. Be sure to register at https://www.bikereg.com/63826 
  • Feb 25 Rocky Hill Roundup - Smithville, Tx
  • Mar 3 Bent Wheel Bash - Abilene, Tx
  • Local MTB rides are every Tuesday at Blackhawk in Whitehouse, and Thursdays at Faulkner in Tyler. Hosted by Simpsons / FATT. 

            

Still in the Works:

  • Triathlete team forming, check for the post and kit options coming ASAP. The group is forming for Rose City Tri and Waco. Go to this link to express interest and stay in the know: RCC Racing Survey - Google Forms 
  • Women’s kickoff event coming Feb 10th. Check out the facebook event. 
  • Road Racing schedule and skill clinic dates are coming soon; Be sure you’re on the Rose City Racing Facebook page (Former, Fresh Racing)                                                               
  • Beauty and the Beast is in the planning process; We are currently working on an October date. Stay tuned! 
  • If you signed up for racing updates in MTB, Gravel or Road, you should be receiving emails. If you didn’t get on the list, please reach out to the following folks or complete this survey RCC Racing Survey - Google Forms. We have not sent out any Tri or Road race information yet, but that will come soon!
  • Road season is coming fast! Stay tuned for the kickoff information hosted by the East Texas Triathletes. Rose City Cycling will continue to own the season close. 

 Thank you all for your participation and we look forward to a great year!


- Bobby Tharp, Rose City Cycling - News Writer

www.rccyclingtyler.com




 

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