2015 Bicycling Education

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There will be two Introduction to Road Riding classes (Road Riding 101) in 2015. These classes are for adult riders who are new to cycling or adult riders who are returning to the sport after an extended period off the bike. It would also benefit riders who previously took the class but have not been riding on a regular basis. Week one is academics followed by rides on weeks two through five. Students must attend week one in order to do the rides and must do three of the four rides to graduate. Send an e-mail to info@sawheelmen.com to sign up for the class. Contact Cliff Hickel any evening at 210-957-0464 if you have questions.

You can find class details and our class schedule on our website.

Member of the Quarter for Q1 CY2015

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Our member of the quarter, Victoria Cabello, in her words:

Personal Information:  I am currently 26 years old and was born and raised in Laredo, TX. I moved to San Antonio in July of this year to pursue a career in dental hygiene.

Wheelmen membership: I've been a SAW member since September when I first signed up for their Rider Education Series RR101. I dedicated a few Saturday mornings for a couple of months to ride with instructors and fellow students to obtain a better understanding of the sport of cycling. Because of the great instructors in the RR101 class, I have a newfound respect and passion for cycling. I currently serve as the secretary for the club, and look forward to working with the board and fellow members to fuel the passion for the sport and educate others who are willing to share the joy of riding.
 
Bike you ride: I'm currently riding a Women's 2013 Jamis Satellite road bike--Not the best of bikes, but It's my first road bike and it does the job!
 
Bike you would like to ride: Soon, I would hope to ride a Women's Specialized Amira Sport road bike!
 
Describe your favorite ride:  Although I don't have a favorite ride at the moment, any ride over 30 miles is enjoyable! Gotta love putting in those miles!
 
Describe your riding experience: I'll admit I'm a newbie to cycling. I've only been riding for about 6-7 months. However, the RR101 class really helped me develop the skills I needed to feel comfortable on the road. I never thought I would be capable of riding 15 miles..much less 40, but with the help and support from Cliff, Bill, and other Wheelman instructors, I was able to do just that! Thanks to them, I am more confident on the bike, which has made my riding experience that much more enjoyable!
 
Other information about yourself: Dental hygiene school has taken up much of my leisure time, but when I do have a chance for a study break, I enjoy cooking and baking, reading, and exploring the outdoors any way that I can (which is mostly when I'm on my bike).
 

2015 Board Committe & Chairs

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ELECTED POSITIONS

  • President: Bill Blackford
  • Past President: Jose Rojas
  • Executive Vice President: Kelly Sile
  • Vice President of Membership: Tony Beauford
  • Vice President of Newsletter:  Pedro Balawag
  • Ride Committee: Chair Cindy Kuenzi
  • --Assistant: Tom Manning
  • --Assistant: Chris Lloyd
  • Treasurer: Jeannette Burris
  • Secretary: Tori Cabello

APPOINTED POSITIONS

  • Bicycle Education Cliff Hickel
  • --Assistant: open
  • BMAC Representative: John Cox
  • Map Maker: Kelly Siles
  • --Assistant: open
  • Merchandise: Jerry Hyndman
  • Social Events Coordinator: Lori Martinez
  • --Assistant Marlon Borja
  • --Assistant: open
  • --Assistant: open
  • Webmaster: Tony Beauford
  • Westside Creek Representative: Abel Gonzales