It’s that time of year again when the club elects new team officers. At the next meeting on November 11, or at any time before, club Secretary Dave Sywak (dsywakguy1@sbcglobal.net), will be accepting nominations for the following positions:

• President — directs officers and runs monthly meetings
• Vice President of Activities — promotes rallies, team rides, special events
• Vice President of Membership — keeps team roster current through BikeReg, handles point disbursements, sends out notices
• Secretary — keeps meeting records, assists with meeting notices
• Treasurer — maintains bank records, manages sponsor agreements
• Website Vice President — maintains team website

Please give this some thought and send Dave your nominations.You are welcome to nominate yourself; in other words, volunteer!

The October Mirage meeting is Monday, October 14th at 7:30. It will be at the White Rock Ale House, 7331 Gaston Ave, near Garland Rd/East Grand. First beer and some appetizers are on the Club.

The weather should be nice to a pre-ride around the lake. If you wish to join us, meet us in the parking lot at 6:30PM.

The September Mirage meeting is Monday, September 9th at 7:30. It will be at the White Rock Ale House, 7331 Gaston Ave, near Garland Rd/East Grand. First beer and some appetizers are on the Club.

Due to the heat, no social ride is scheduled.

Today is the last day you can order your new Mirage kit. The Hyperthreads store closes today so go to this link and get your order in now!

Anyone looking for a challenging ride this weekend needs to check out the Blazing Saddle 75 in Granbury, TX. It’s a scenic ride on a challenging course with plenty of hilly terrain and several “signature” climbs.

Think of it as great training for the upcoming Hotter’N Hell 100!

The July Mirage meeting is this coming Monday, July 8th at 7:30PM. It will be at the White Rock Ale House, 7331 Gaston Ave, near Garland Rd/East Grand. First beer and some appetizers is on the Club.

The weather looks good for a pre-meeting social lap clockwise around the lake starting  at 6:30PM from the Ale House parking lot. Yes it will be HOT but that will only make the free beer taste better. The club will provide appetizers and a free drink

The June Mirage meeting is this coming Monday, June 10th at 7:30. It will be at the White Rock Ale House, 7331 Gaston Ave, near Garland Rd/East Grand. First beer and some appetizers is on the Club.

If you can make it early, we will have an easy social ride starting from the Ale House at 6:30. We’ll do a casual lap of White Rock Lake, then come back to the Ale House in time for the 7:30 meeting.

Our next Mirage team meeting will be 7:30 PM, Monday, May 13 at the Lake Highlands Rec Center, 9940 White Rock Trail. We’ll provide the pizza, while you are welcome to bring your own nonalcoholic beverage. 

Guest Speaker: Darvin McBrayer

TRAINING FOR PERFORMANCE, WEIGHT/FAT LOSS, WELLNESS: RESPIRATORY REALITIES versus POP-CULTURE MYTHOLOGIES

Darvin McBrayer has three decades of experience researching and working with athletes and “would-be” athletes, measuring thresholds, “work-speed-power” relationships and perceived exertion.

He has provided by-the-book physiology techniques to professional athletes including the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, and FC/Burn. He has also worked with USA Cycling, USA Rowing, various Olympic athletes and weekend warriors. He is published in clinical journals, and his coaching has brought him exposure in multiple news outlets.

The sizing kit for new Hyperthreads orders will be available at the next meeting. The sizing kit will also be at the Garland Road Bike Mart on Monday April 29 from 6-8PM. Go here to see the jerseys.

Please Contact Dave Parks @ dbparks0@gmail.com if these dates won’t work you. The new team kit will be essentially the same as the current kit, with a few color changes. Two styles of jerseys – Competition and Continental, shorts, and bibs will be available in both men’s and women’s sizing.

Since the weather did not cooperate for the Lancaster Country Ride, we are announcing an updated Rally of the Month: Muenster Metric Century Bicycle Ride in Muenster.

Starts at 10AM Saturday, April 27th. We hope to see you there!!!