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Welcome
to Team McAllen Cycling!
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Team
McAllen Cycling has been in existence for over 25 years. We
are here to better our community of South Texas through the
sport of cycling. The purpose of the organization is to provide
opportunities, promotion and education of recreational and
competitive cycling by:
- Promotion
of honest and fair cycling
- Education
of cyclists in the different areas of the sport
- Encouragement
and support of recreational and competitive cycling activities
- Promotion
and practice of safe cycling techniques
- Encouragement
and support of public facilities and programs, including
bike paths, bike trails and educational courses
- Educate
motorists about cycling and safety issues
We
hope you enjoy this website and find its resources both informative
and entertaining.
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Team McAllen Cycling
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Important Announcements!
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| Website
features at a glance |
What's
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News/Events
- Stay informed on the latest cycling news
and upcoming events. You'll also find links to cycling related
websites.
Forum - Engage
in interesting discussions with fellow cyclists, post your
own thoughts and/or contribute with your input via our forum.
Directory/Roster
- Need to contact a member? This section
features a listing of Team members and previous website users.
Team
Multimedia - Ready, Set, Go... See
us in action. This section offers a nice collection of picture
galleries and videos while on our Team rides and organized
events. You'll also be able to download Team McAllen desktop
wallpapers.
Merchandise - Show
your colors! This section is your one stop shop for Team McAllen
gear. You will also be able to pay your membership dues and
donate for our S.A.G. support. It's easy, fast and secure
using PayPal's technology.
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Donate
for S.A.G. Support
(Click
on below to donate)
Your
support is needed
and greatly appreciated!
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Weekly
Team Rides
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Rides: |
Weekday
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Saturdays
Meeting Place: Burger King - Nolana Loop &
10th
Departure Time: 6:30 a.m.
Distances:
40, 60 and/or 80 miles
Route Description: There are several routes taken
on Saturdays, depending on the wind and weather conditions.
Usually south on Military 281 towards Progreso and beyond,
and North on 107/Montecristo area towards McCook or
FM 1015 and back. Ride duration varies.
Pace: Intermediate A and B, Elite. Fast paced training
rides.
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Tuesday
and Thursday
Meeting Place: City of Granjeno Community Center
parking lot
Departure Time: 5:30 p.m.
Distances:
Vary from 6 to 36 miles (1 to 6 laps)
Route Description: Enjoy the long sunny days
of spring and summer doing laps around the City of Granjeno
Loop. This loop is approx. 6 miles long and you may
complete as many as you wish.
Pace: All levels of riders are welcomed.
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Sundays
Meeting Place: Burger King - Nolana Loop &
10th
Departure Time: 7:00 a.m.
Distances:
42
Route Description: Sunday's usual route is heading
towards Anzaldua's Park where we take a rest before continuing
on to finish the ride back to Burger King via Bus. 83.
Ride duration varies according to pace. Usually 2 to 3
hours.
Pace: Beginner, Intermediate A and B, Elite. Slower
paced Sunday rides. |
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We
organize our rides to
accomodate every type of rider
with every type of schedule!
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Safety
Tips!
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Helmets are required on TMC rides
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TMC are supported rides but please be well equipped
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Carry plenty of water, and be sure to drink often during
hot weather
- Carry
spare tubes, pump or CO2, and tools
- Carry
an emergency info card
- Bicycles
are legal vehicles on the road, and are required to obey
all traffic laws
- Stop
at stop-signs and traffic lights
- Use
hand signals when making turns
- Ride
as far to the right as safely possible; never more than
two abreast
- Go
to single-file when necessary; do not obstruct riders
- Point
out hazards such as potholes and gravel
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