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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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Upcoming Events & Announcements! |
Bikers for Education Duathlon Results
Individual
Team
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped with the event!
Team Socks!
If you are interested in purchasing some, please contact a TMC Officer. They are $10 a pair.
Short Sock
Long Sock
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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.
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. |
Your
support is 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: 6:15 a.m. SHARP
Distances:
40, 60 and/or 80 miles
Route Description: There are several routes taken
on Saturdays, depending on the wind and weather conditions.
Route usually begins 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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Tuesdays
Meeting Place: Fred Loya Ins. Parking Lot (107 & 23rd St.)
Departure Time: 6:00 p.m. (be there by 5:45)
Distances: Vary from 7 - 35 miles (1 to 5 laps)
Route Description: Enjoy the long sunny days of Spring and Summer doing laps around the Edinburg loop. This loop is approximately 7 miles long and you may complete as many loops as you wish.
Pace: All levels of riders are welcomed. |
Sundays
Meeting Place: Burger King - Nolana Loop &
10th
Departure Time: 7:15 a.m. SHARP
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. |
Thursdays
Meeting Place: Granjeno Community Center
Departure Time: 6:00 p.m. (be there by 5:45)
Distances: Vary from 18-24 miles (3 to 4 laps)
Route Description: Enjoy the long sunny days of Spring and Summer doing laps around the Granjeno loop. This loop is approximately 6 miles long and you may complete as many loops as you wish.
Pace: All levels of riders are welcomed.
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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
- More Information: Safety Guidelines & Team McAllen Rides
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