Ride Chairman Update

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We have had a number of interesting rides this year. We rode to Castroville, and also had a fun ride from Welfare to Comfort. Two weeks ago we rode up to Sattler and had a beautiful ride down River Road to New Braunfels. Last week was the Brietzke Pie Ride where the club paid for our desert. We had three tables of eaters! 

Coming up on the last Saturday in March we are planning a Bullis Park Taco Ride, in which we will be serving breakfast tacos and drinks beginning at 7:15. Hopefully, we can provide breakfast for future rides starting on the last Saturday of a month.

As discussed in the President’s Message, new and old routes are being developed and refined.  One route I am excited to be working on is the Devil’s Backbone Ride. The board has created a number of variable rides that will be incorporated into this ride. It will be one of the most challenging rides for the strong riders and will have a southern loop which will be a true delight to other riders. Watch for the Devil’s Backbone on future schedules!

The board also discussed getting away from paper maps.  Hopefully we will be rolling out an exciting and amazing solution that all of you will embrace.  More details on this will be forthcoming.

Lastly, the board has initiated plans to implement rider classifications to help you have better rides with compatible riders. So, watch for the roll out of this too.

Anyone with ideas or suggestions on any of these new events, drop me a line at David@LevinsonLaw.com. 

 

Member of the Month for March 2017

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In 1997, John Farugia arrived in San Antonio via Chicago and he joined the club the following year. His passion for cycling grew once he became a SAW member. For example, he served as the club president from 2001 through 2005 and helped the American Diabetes Association create the very first San Antonio to Austin Tour de Cure.

John believes that his membership has introduced him to many awesome Texas cycling venues and events. More importantly, he feels that the club is very social and is a great way to meet people, including some with whom he's cycled for almost 20 years.

John is an executive for an ophthalmology company.

The bike he would most like to ride is his current bicycle, a Pinarello Dogma. However, when riding tandem with his wife, Melissa, John said that his Cannondale Tandem becomes his favorite bike.

You are most likely to spot him and/or his wife at rides like Toutant Beauregard, Kendalia, Blanco, or any rides in Gillespie County.

Member of the Month for January 2017

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Jim Lefko and his wife, Laurie, arrived in San Antonio via Indianapolis. He worked as the sports editor of the Indianapolis Star from 2000-2015 and is an avid follower of the KC Royals, Indianapolis Colts, and Texas Longhorns.

After covering the Spurs in the pre-David Robinson era, Jim joined the Express-News, and since May 2015, is its sports editor.

Despite having spent years riding recreationally, he is relatively new to riding on Texas roads. Jim was introduced to our club by David Levinson, our new Ride Chair.  He has enjoyed two summer rides with us and feels like a 16 year old driving a Ferrari in his just inherited vintage Colnago.

As to his favorite Wheelmen ride, Jim enthusiastically says “the next one”.

In addition to working out regularly at LA Fitness, he enjoys hiking and traveling in his spare time.