Brazos Valley Cyclists

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Mailing Lists
  • Rides and Routes
    • Weekly Rides
    • Routes
    • Periodic Events
    • Hazards
  • Blog
  • Links
  • Calendar
  • Community
    • Metropolitan Planning Organization
Home Archives for Uncategorized

Rebecca Clark June 17, 2014

Monday Mountain Biking DEVO

The fine ladies over at the Stubborn Wrench have been hosting DEVO rides during the month of June, for K-12 kids, but also kids of all ages, who want to learn more about the awesome sport of mountain biking. They’ve been riding in the grass and on a new set of trails in Hensel Park, right off of College Ave. If this sounds like a good time, they’re extending the invitation, to YOU – just plan on arriving 10 minutes early to sign a waiver.

The DEVO rides happen every Monday and Friday from 6:30-7:30 pm.

Great group at this Monday's DEVO ride!

Great group at this Monday’s DEVO ride!

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Rebecca Clark June 13, 2014

Tips for riding in the summer heat

Summer heat can make bicycling uncomfortable, if not dangerous. Below are some common-sense suggestions for coping with summer weather.

Plan. Plan trips well ahead of time, and give yourself enough time to ride and recover. Know how long you can comfortably stay outside and therefore how far you can safely ride (generally under an hour; ideally under 30 minutes). Select routes that allow you to keep moving with fewer or shorter stops. Try to locate and follow shaded routes, or routes traveling through cooler areas. Check for public stores, malls, or other potential cooling points along your route. Make agreements with family members or friends to be on-call for emergency rides in the event they are needed.

Acclimate. Start out riding slowly and avoid the hottest parts of the day (10 am to 4 pm). If you’re just getting started with commuting by bicycle, you might want to make the switch gradually instead of trying to dive in during the summer heat. Dress strategically: consider whether dry-wicking clothing and sunscreen work best for you, or if you’d prefer light, loose, long-sleeved cotton for sun coverage.

Hydrate. Drink lots of water before, during, and after riding, beginning up to a day ahead of your ride. Always carry plenty of water and don’t be afraid to ask businesses to refill water bottles. If you wait until you’re thirsty, you are usually not drinking enough and it may already be too late to avoid heat exhaustion. A good indicator of good hydration is the need to urinate once an hour.

Avoid Heat Exhaustion. Learn to recognize your body’s signs of heat exhaustion, which are similar to signs of fever. Initial signs can be subtle, so know them and pay attention. At the first signs of heat exhaustion: back off. Relax your pace, and increase your fluid intake, especially if you have stopped feeling thirsty. If you do not recover within 10-20 minutes, immediately find air conditioning or shade, and be prepared to call 911. Heat stroke can occur quickly and it is potentially fatal, so don’t try to tough it out, even if you only need to travel a short remaining distance. Lastly, if you get a flat tire or have mechanical problems, be sure to seek out shade or a place indoors for repairs.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

brazoscyclists May 2, 2014

Welcome!

For the past month, Travis and I have been working on updating the old brazoscyclists.org website into the current site you see here. We hope you find the new site useful for planning on rides to attend, figuring out routes in and around Bryan and College Station, and for getting connected to local bicycling resources. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with questions, suggestions, or recommendations. We look forward to seeing you out and about on a bicycle.

-Rebecca

5996_10151757705892650_1391013257_n

Filed Under: Uncategorized

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Copyright © 2025 · Brazos Valley Cyclists · Some Rights Reserved

Copyright © 2025 · Streamline Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in