The Nacogdoches Bicycle Club is a
not-for-profit organization formed to
further the interests of cyclists in
Nacogdoches County. Our riders have a
wide variety of interests and skill
levels, including recreational cycling,
duathlon and triathlon training, and
competing in road and mountain bike
races. Don’t hesitate to come and ride
with us. Riders of all levels and
abilities are welcome and membership is
not required.
A view of
east Texas from Carl Monk Overlook.
This
overlook is located 9.0 miles east of
Nacogdoches on Highway 7. The highway
has smooth wide shoulders in both
directions and a nice climb to the
overlook. There are no restrooms
or water fountains just a fabulous
view. It's one of our club's
favorite rides.
Joining NBC
To join the
Nacogdoches Bike Club, download and
fill out our club
membership form and the Rules of
the Road Liability Release.
Annual dues for new members are $10
and $15 for individuals and families,
respectively. For renewing members,
dues are $5 for individuals and $10
for families. You can send your
membership application, release form,
and club dues to Michelle Williams
(club secretary and treasurer) or give
everything to one of the other
officers (Steve Thomas or Bill
Vermeulen). If you decide to join,
your dues will help sponsor club
activities and advocate for the
interests of bicyclists in the local
area.
Check out our Rides page for info
about all our get togethers. Here's a quick
rundown of our riding and running sessions.
For a more detailed calendar of rides, check
out our Google
calendar.
Tuesday: meet at the SFA Forestry
Building (on Raguet) at 5:30pm for a 2-5
mile run.
Thursday: meet at the SFA Forestry
Building (on Raguet) at 5:30pm for a 2-5
mile run.
Saturday: There is always a Saturday
morning ride. Check google groups or
facebook for the time and place.
Sunday: meet at Pecan Park (on East
Starr) at 8:30am for a group run
(distances vary).
Tuesday and Thursday afternoon rides
will resume when the days get longer.
You can also find information about
cycling routes around Nacogdoches at http://www.bikemap.net/.
Follow Us on Google Groups, Facebook, and
Twitter
The best
way to stay informed about club rides and
activities is to sign up on our Google
group, follow us on Facebook,
or Twitter.
The Google group contains all of our group
communications, including ride and run
updates (times, dates, etc.), cycling
updates, and general group chatter.
If you would like
to be on the list, type in your email
address below and click the "subscribe"
button. After clicking the button, check
your email and confirm your subscription.
That's it! You'll be subscribed to get the
latest information on the Nacogdoches
Bicycle Club. (Rest assured that we'll keep
your email address private.)
If you'd like to
just check out the updates (but not post),
feel free to browse
through our Google group. If you like
what you see, be sure to subscribe and post
away.