pba newsletter

news from the plano bicycle association

Browsing Posts published in June, 2010

editor’s note:  Picked this up from the PBA FaceBook page…thanks to Andrew Hoodwin for the details. If you went to last years party, you’ll remember it was a lot of fun, so we’re doing it again. We’re giving away several prizes and have picked out another good stage to watch. Its a mountain-top finish about [...]

It was cold. Huddled in the comforts of Starbuck’s with both hands wrapped around a very warm coffee cup my brain began the weekly thawing process after another frigid winter ride. Seated next to me was a member that I wasn’t sure that I had met. I say that because he was no longer wearing [...]

For those who have had the privilege of knowing Shelley Robinson, this week was both sad and happy. Shelley’s husband has found a terrific job in San Antonio where he has been for several months while Shelley has been here holding down the fort (which was sold a few months ago) so their kids could [...]

I recently ran a spotlight on Sam Montag who is one of our members and also is one of the cycling gurus at Richardson Bike Mart. In my quest for new stories I happened upon this photo on FaceBook of Sam and former President George Bush who recently paid a visit to RBM. Sam, inquiring [...]

This past Monday we held our annual PBA ride and picnic. Thanks go to our new Social Director, Maggie Johns, and her husband Chris for hosting this event and providing great food and a chance to enjoy each others’ company. Rides were coordinated by Mike Emmons and several volunteer ride leaders (thank you all!) You [...]