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2011 Highlights of WCC "Giving Back" Vol. I |
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Written by Alan Charley
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Saturday, 04 February 2012 12:30 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Schoger The Woodlands Cycling Club and Bike Lane Support Special Athletes in Triathlon November 5 The Woodlands, Texas – Nov. 4, 2011 - Bike Lane and The Woodlands Cycling Club have donated five new Raleigh bicycles to support a special group of athletes now in training for the first ever East Region triathlon on November 5, 2011 at West Side Tennis Center. In additional WCC has donated six of its jerseys to the Special Olympics team members and their coach. Five members of the Magnolia Magic Special Olympics team (Bethany Field-age 17, Maegan Herrrington-age 15, Jonathon and Andrew Westbrook-age 13 and Robert White-age 21 ) have received a high-end Raleigh Talus 3.0 bicycle made possible from The Woodlands Cycling Club and Bike Lane for the East Region Triathlon that consists of Level 1 and Level 2 Athletes. The Level 1 Athletes will compete in a 50 meter swim, 2 mile bike ride and 800 meter run. The Level 2 Athletes will compete in a 100 meter swim, 4 mile bike ride and a 1 mile run. A Relay Team competition is also offered to the athletes. These special Olympians are coached by Patty Havlin, Magnolia ISD Adapted PE Teacher. Cassie Northcutt, the area director for the Heart of East Texas chapter of Special Olympics, expressed appreciation for the donation. “We cannot thank The Woodlands Cycling Club and Bike Lane enough. With their generosity, our Athletes will have a great advantage in their training and competition performance. We are absolutely thrilled to partner with WCC and appreciate the donation of over $2000 in bikes for the athletes. ” Steve Schoger said “Our club rides often take place on Magnolia area roads, so we appreciate the opportunity to support Magnolia area athletes. Our partnership with Bike Lane gives us another chance to spread the news that cycling is fun and offers excellent rewards.” About the Woodlands Cycling Club: The 300-plus member Woodlands Cycling Club, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, promotes safe cycling as an athletic and recreational sport through charity events, weekly rides and educational programs. For information about cycling, club rides or membership go to www.woodlandscycling.org or write WCC at POB 130686, The Woodlands, TX. 77393 # # # |
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 17:23 |
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FEBRUARY 2012 MEMBERSHIP MEETING |
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Written by Alan Charley
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Wednesday, 01 February 2012 06:56 |
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When: Monday February 6th 2012
Where: Rico's Grill 314 Sawdust Road (Near to HEB)
Please join us for our February 2012 Monthly Membership Meeting this coming Monday February 6th at Riccos Grill.
We are excited to have several of the Candidates who are campaigning for Montgomery County Precint 3 Commisioner.
The candidates, Mr. Paul Cote, Mr. James Noack, Mr. Kenny Speight and Mr. Brian Dawson will be making brief presntations about their positions on issues effecting the cycling community in Montgomery County.
This is a meeting like unother we have had, and we are excited to have the opportunity to meet these respective candidates and truly have our voices heard on topics important to cyclists here in The Woodlands (A Designated Bicycle Friendly Community) and across Montgomery County.
Here is what you can expect this Monday Evening
- We will explain the description of duties of County Commisoner are
- You will be informed to understand what the geographical footprint of Precint 3
- The importance of voting in The Primary Election upcoming on Tuesday April 3rd and of course The General Election in November of this year.
By a drawing each candidate will be making a presentation with a 5 minute time limit for each.
Some of the issues that will spoken to are:
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What can be done about "humped curbs" at some of the key intersections in The Woodlands.
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The possibilty of closing down Lake Woodlands Drive for a period of time on Sunday mornings making it available for cyclists only.
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With The Woodlands being a designated "Bicycle Friendly Community" what does each candidate feel they could do to facilitate us becoming a better bicycle community
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Will the candidate work with the TXDOT Guidelines that emphasizes Bicycle and Pedestrian Accomodations
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If elected how would the candidates work with The Woodlands Development Company, The Township and TXDOT in building and maintaining more "Bicycle Friendly Roads"
I look forward to seeing each of you Monday Evening.
Best,
Alan
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Last Updated on Saturday, 04 February 2012 17:24 |
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