The team brought new members to IC3, and lots of exposure to the I am Second ministry.

So much so that we are going to resurrect the team to ride the 29th Hotter’n Hell Hundred this year. If you are a Christian Cyclist, please consider joining us. We will be able to order the jerseys again. We are also going to ask every member to try to raise at least one dollar for every mile they are are going to ride.

Keep an eye on this space for more info as details are sorted out. In the meantime…get out and ride! Keep an eye on the temps, and take plenty of water with you as you prepare!

God bless,

Kevin

Thanks to the IC3 North Texas “track-rats” for being such a blessing to old Coach Kev.

That is all.

16-17 mph avg speed.

All are welcome to come train with us!

We had members along each of the 3 routes (approx 20, 40 and 63 miles) and all finished with smiles on their faces. For some it was the longest ride of the year as they work towards being able to complete the BikeMS distances.

As far as I heard, there were no mechanical issues, crashes or muscle issues other than general “soreness”.

All of us were sporting either an IC3 jersey or the new team jersey for the BikeMS event, featuring I am Second, Power 89.7 FM and Interstate Batteries.

This 63 mile route is a good one, with good old-fashioned Texas chip seal roads, a few smooth spots, some very challenging hills and a coupe of screaming descents. With only one exception, the course is well marked and marshaled. Email sent to the organizer on the exception. Great rest stops with friendly people.

I’m looking forward to this ride next year, as are many of our riders. Well done and kudos to Greater Dallas Bicyclists.

Team IC3-I am Second riders before the ride

3408 W. Lawther in Dallas….plug that into Google Maps and it will put you in exactly the right parking lot.

Look for my green Ford Ranger. Prayer and wheels down at 9:30. If you are late, ride the lake counter-clockwise until you see me/us.

Kevin

Please see the events over on the right side of the page for details about this Sunday’s ride.

A waiver is required!!! Email me to get it.

Free, bring your own spare tubes, cash, refreshements. No SAG is available.

The routes are 30 and 55 (I think), but I expect to be cutting the 30 down a bit for really new riders…come join us!

Kevin

All told, we had 16 riders from 8 years old to 57, making up three different groups of skill levels.  8 of them are junior riders.  2 of them are youth ministers.  We even had a dad sporting a new bike and helmet out for a spring break ride with his family!

Some riders did 1 lap, some as many as 4.  Some of the faster juniors were doing 30 second intervals of hard effort to prep for track racing season at the Superdrome.

This ride couldn’t have been more diverse if we tried…but it worked out really well for everyone involved.

Hope to see you on the next one!

Kevin

None of the categories are full as of 6am…30 left in the 4/5, plenty in the 40+ Masters and Women…

Come on out!

Bike the Bricks (McKinney)

http://www.bikethebricks.com/

http://www.txbra.org/db/events/2010BiketheBricks.pdf

Map:

Texas Motor Speedway

5 miles, do as many or as few laps as you like, any speed.  This is a good way to push yourself beyond your comfort zone, since you are never more than 2.5 miles away from your car.

If its raining, or below 40 degrees, I will not be there…but you can feel free to go on out!

This is open to anyone…BikeMS teams, casual riders, recumbents, tandems, whatever.  Minors should be accompanied by an adult of course.

Thanks,

Kevin

BikeMS team IC3 – I am Second