Team Shell Training Ride

On Saturday, 2/23, about 100 Team Shell riders met at the First United Methodist Church in Fulshear for a training ride on the country roads in the surrounding area. Captain Mark Poindexter and his volunteers did a fantastic job in organizing this event, supporting the riders and providing great weather. Chuck D'Angelo put together an excellent ride map with routes of 22, 37 and 49 miles. Photos from the event are shown below:

2010 Events:

• Thursday Feb 4, 6:00 PM - Free bike clinic at Bike Barn in the Rice village (5935 Kirby Dr., Tel 713-529-9002, www.bikebarn.com).  Please RSVP by Tuesday, Feb 2, by Email to Team Shell Captain or via the Voting Buttons on the 1/28/2010 Email sent to Team Members indicating your interest in attending: YES, NO, or MAYBE. This is only to help us with planning. CLICK HERE for more details.
  
  An evening of fun, great discounts, and learning about basic bike maintenance.  There will be snacks/drinks, drawing prizes, and separate men's & women's clinics. The clinics will cover the following maintenance related items to keep your bike in good, working condition:
  
  - Pre-ride bike inspection
  - Cleaning and lubrication of bike
  - Flat repair with hands on practice - please bring your front tire to practice with!
  
  We will have another one of these on March 23, which will cover more advanced bike maintenance topics. 
   

• Saturday Feb 6 - Hospitality tent with coffee and bagels (or breakfast tacos) at the start of the CP ride at Katy Mills.
   

• Saturday Feb 27, 8:00 AM - 4th annual Team Shell Ride
  
  For the 4th year in a row, Sun & Ski at Katy Mills will be hosting our annual team ride.  We will have two route options of 44 and 63 miles on the beautiful country roads in Katy, Fulshear, Simonton and Brookshire (Route Maps).
  
  The ride will roll at 8 AM from Sun & Ski.  Please plan on arriving early enough to get signed in, pick up a route map, get your bike/gear ready, meet your teammates, pick-up your jersey, etc.  Special store discounts on cycling apparel and accessories will be available to all participants.  We will also have food, refreshments and door prizes at the end of the ride.
  
  This is a FREE RIDE but all participants must pre-register at the following link.  Guest riders are welcome but must also pre-register at:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB22A8KPX2MKB

Our Ride Marshals will release us in groups of approx. 20 riders, from fastest to slowest, in order to minimize congestion and ensure safe passing gaps for vehicles. Ride Rules:
     * Helmet.
     * No ear pieces.
     * Obey all traffic laws and ride single file.
     * Riders under 18 must be accompanied by parent/guardian at all time.
     * If you're not at Hunt Rd (mile 27) by 10 AM, please stick to the short route.
     * Everyone must sign in at the end of the ride-- this would help us account for everyone of our riders. 

Three SAG Drivers will be on duty. However, due to the limited number of volunteers we have for this ride,we had to go with two "self-service" rest stops as shown on the route map: 1) Shell gas station and convenience store at the traffic light in Fulshear and 2) Exxon gas station and convenience store in Brookshire immediately after you cross over I-10 on TX-1489.  Both stores are cyclist friendly and have rest rooms and water fountains/faucets. It is suggested you carry cash or credit card in a ziplock bag in case you will need food and/or sports drinks

• Tuesday March 23, 6:00 PM - Join us again Bike Barn on Kirby in the Rice village for free advanced bike clinics and more snacks, drinks, and great store discounts - for more details CLICK HERE.
   

• After work social event is being worked on - location and date to be announced in Newsletter
   

2009 Events:

- January 31 - Kaffee Klatche (Coffee and Bagels) before start of CP Training Ride at Sun & Ski, Katy Mills   Mall
- February 14 - Kaffee Klatche (Coffee and Bagels) before start of CP Training Ride at Levine Park, Sealy
- February 28 - Team Shell Ride and lunch at Katy Mills Sun & Ski, 8am. Route options will be 45 and 65 miles. Lunch, refreshments, music, and prizes will be offered after the ride. CLICK HERE to sign-up online if you plan on joining us as a rider or volunteer.

2008 Events:

- January 31 - Team Lunch at Woodcreek (11:30 - 12:30)
- February 5 - Team Lunch at Downtown Hard Rock Cafe (11:30 - 12:30)
- March 1 - Team Shell Ride and lunch at Katy Mills Sun & Ski, 8am
- March 8 - Kaffee Klatche (Coffee and Bagels) before start of CP Training Ride at Columbus, Beeson Park
- March 13 - Downtown Evening Social, Flying Saucer, 5:30 pm - Free snacks and finger foods will be      served, compliments of Team Shell.  Cash bar will also be available.
- April 5 - Kaffee Klatche (Coffee and Bagels) before start of CP Training Ride at Rhodes Stadium

2007 Events:

- Team luncheons, Feb 28 (Photos)
- Team Shell Kick-off party at the Flying Saucer, March 8 (Photos)
- Team Shell Tent at the CP Montgomery Ride, March 24 (Photos)
- Team Shell Ride and BBQ at Katy Mills Sun&Ski, April 1 (Photos)
- MS 150 Weekend, April 21-22, 2007 (Photos)
 

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