GDB Annual Summer Bash
The GDB Summer Bash will be July 8th at Sunnyvale Town Center. Click here for details. Note that this event will replace the Sunday Roll on that date.
Plan Your Year!
Summer Bash
July 8th at 9am
Fall Fiesta September 2012
Date/Time TBD
Halloween Night Ride 2012
Date/Time TBD
Black Friday Ride 2012
November 23 at 10am.
More information to follow.
Holiday Party 2012
Date/Time TBD
White Rock Marathon 2012
Volunteers are needed to pass out Clif Shots to marathon runners on Sunday December 2nd. More information to follow.
Holiday Lights Ride 2012
Date/Time TBD
Not Just For Girls Jersey
Headline News!
Limited Edition "Not Just For Girls" GDB Team Jersey
The ordering deadline for the inaugural order has passed. Contact Princess to get on the list for the next order. Click here for details.
40th Anniversary Jersey Update
Click here for details.
GDB in Texas Top 50 Cycling Clubs
Our club has been recognized by Biking.com as one of the Texas Top 50 Cycling Clubs.
Transportation Planning in North Texas
Click here to participate in a Mobility 2035: Goals and Priorities Survey about impact planning and spending on transportation infrastructure in North Central Texas.
Mesquite Time Trial
Click here for the August 2009 results of the Mesquite Time Trial.
A Note About Membership
With tough economic times right now, many of our friends and riders have allowed their memberships to expire without renewal.
The Greater Dallas Bicyclists (GDB) Board of Directors want to emphasize the value and importance of a current membership in GDB. Membership is $20 a year or $36 for two years. When one considers staying current on the forum to keep up with ride changes and impromptu gatherings, two annual picnics and a holiday party, our hosting the annual Super Bowl Sunday ride to the West End for riders of all the area clubs, and our major event of the year, the annual Lancaster Country Ride -- the value of a $20 membership is clear.
Why is membership important? As hard as we work at safety and remaining vigilant for hazards, we still need all riders to have signed a waiver before riding in our group rides or attending our events.
How is that done? Are there folks walking around with clipboards and waiver forms? Do we sort, file and store these forms? No, it’s done in the membership sign-up process. Without the waivers, we could not function as a club.
If you’ve been thinking of joining or if your membership has lapsed and you’ve been putting off renewal, or you know someone who has, do us all the favor of renewing today. Just click on the JOIN GDB link above and join or renew today.
GDB Gives Back to Lancaster
Mike Eipper and Brenda Barnell deliver checks to Director Ronnie Lowe of the Lancaster Outreach Center and to Pastor Charles Dixon of the First Baptist Church. One thing that makes GDBers proud is knowing their volunteer efforts have provided help for charities and organizations in the local communities.
GDB Ride Rules Reminder
-No earbuds or headphones (music or phone) and no boom boxes (but bring all the conversation you want!)
-No use of cellphones while riding (please pull off and stop to take or make a call)
-Use common sense if you have aerobars - please don't use them while in tight formations on group rides
-Helmets must be worn on all GDB rides
GDB Ride Leader Profiles
Check out the new feature series on GDB rides and ride leaders.
Click here for the profile about Joe Rohner and the Best of the Northwest Ride.
Click here for the profile about Greg Blanks and the Mesquite Poteet Rides.
Click here for the profile about David Rothgeb and the White Rock and Distance Builder Rides.
Click here for the profile about Brent Aston and the Mesquite Starter Ride.
Click here for the profile about Joe Horner and the Best of the Southwest Rides.
Wondering if GDB is right for you?
Want to try Group Riding, returning to the sport or want to see if GDB is right for you? Bring your bike and helmet to try out our new Starter Ride for New Riders. This ride departs on Sundays at 11:30 am from Poteet High School. Another option is the Easy Going Ride on Saturdays at 9:00 am from the University Park City Hall parking lot. More details can be found on the GDB calendar by clicking here.
Become a member of GDB Today
Read more about becoming a member of GDB. New members receive a pair of our GDB socks for joining.
What's Happening
Cliff House Ride 2012
Lancaster Rally Pre Amble 2012
Freeze Your Fanny 2/4/12
Freeze Your Fanny 2012
Sunday Roll 1/22/12
Best of the Northwest 1/21/12
Sunday Roll 1/15/12
Airport Ride 1/7/12
Holiday Lights Ride 2011
President's Draft:
2009 Rally Wrapup
Travel Log: Talimena Scenic Byway
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Suggestions? Click here to be heard.
The October 2005 issue of Texas Monthly cited our Lancaster Country Ride as having one of the top 10 routes in the state and gives credit to GDB.
The August 19, 2006 North Dallas edition of the Neighbors section of the Dallas Morning News has an article about GDB riders who ride the Hotter 'N Hell. Click here to see it.
Welcome, New Members:
Anthony Echols, Bill Hoffpauer, Bill Tobar, Brent Spotswood, Bruce Gottlieb, Deborah McKinney, Denise Lovgren, Dorothy Burton, Duy Tran, E.W. Williams III, Elizabeth Neill, Fletcher Jowers, Grace Ezeoha, Greg Purtle, Harrison Yoss, J Cassas Jr, James Breeden, Jason Mooney, Jeanne Boyne, Jere Arnold, Johnson Knowles, Kate Axtell, Kathleen Wilson, Kelly Shearrer, Kenneth Sutton, Larry Teeter, Laura Macdonald, Luis Munoz, Ozzie Buckler, Peter Gehan, Robert Hidlebrandt, Ron Roberson, Susan Harris, Suzzanne Gensch, Tom Parker
If you are a new member and haven't received your club socks, please click here to contact Carol Ketterman.
Thanks, Renewing Members:
Andrew Prince, Anne Weissman-Baron, Arne Berg, Chris Paddison, David Walc, Dennis Starkey, Don Montalvo, Donna Hill, Dorothy Zarbo, Etienne Pelletier, Horace Duncan, Hyla Robinson-Rice, Janna Doss, Karen Hicks, Karen Meyers, Lonnie Creager, Lynn Morrow, Maryclare Milner, Monty Dobson, Paul Brown, Rani Freeman, Richard Dexheimer, Rick Dirks, Robert Lane