HPD BICYCLE BUILD FOR THE HOLIDAYS:

WHAT: 500 new Bicycles need to be built for Christmas

WHEN: Thursday, November 20, 2003 1- 6 p.m. (preperation day-no mechanical skill
needed. Friday, November 21, 2003 - 8 to 4 p.m. (Bicycle Build - some skill
required, we have various jobs but those who can work on bikes need to bring
their own tools. We have other jobs for those who can not).

WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center - Exhibit Hall "B"

Food will be provided at both events.

Bicycle Drop: On Friday, December 5, 2003, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Infinity
Broadcasting will be doing a live remote at Gallery Furniture to raise money for
the bicycles. It is kind of a fun day for those of us who assist in the program.
Come out and play along with HPD. For information on the Blue Santa Program log
on to www.badgeofhonor.com. Please RSVP to Chris Case at jayhawkrider@...
for food and volunteer count.
WORK PARTY AT STEPHEN F AUSTIN STATE PARK (NEW VENUE!!!!): We are having a
General work party at Stephen F. Austin State Park Sunday November 23rd at 9am.
Stephen F. Austin is a brand new venue that is being developed by GHORBA and the
State Park. We will be cutting grass and puttting in about 2 miles of new
trail around the campground area. Bring gas weedeaters, heavy duty rakes, any
other preferred tools to cut grass, safety gear, lunch and sports drink. We will
work till about noon or 1. Directions to the park are: Take I-10 west to near
Sealy. The town of San Felipe is just east of Sealy. San Fleipe Exit FM1458 (I
think the sign for the park on I-10 got knocked down) There is Knox truck stop.
Head north on fm1458 till you see a sign for the park. Turn left on Park road
38. If you hit the Brazos river you have gone too far. Since this is a new
venue there is not too much trail to ride, but there are some multi use trails
in the park. (We have many bridges to build for
the trails, so come hear about all of those plans, too!). This counts for
TMBRA Pay Dirt Points, so bring your forms.

GROUP RIDE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH: Work off that turkey dinner and holiday
stomach on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda, TX.
We will ride at 9:00 a.m. The cost is $5/person paid to the ranch owners.
Directions: Take I-10 west to Columbus. Head northwest on Hwy 71 until you get
to Hwy 77. Take a right on Hwy 77 and go approximately 14 miles to the small
town of Warda. Look for Owl Creek Road and take a right. The ranch will be on
your left about 1/2 mile from the highway. The ranch provides great riding for
beginning to expert riders. Everyone is welcome to join us!!!

No December monthly meeting ------->>>>>>>> GHORBA/BIKEHOUSTON HOLIDAY PARTY AT
SAINT ARNOLDS BREWERY ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11TH from 6:30 to 8:30. Cost is
$7/person for food. Come celebrate a year's worth of incredible accomplishments
by Houston cycling community, and share some holiday cheer and pretty darn good
beverages. We will present awards to the many folks who have given hours of
their time to trail maintenance, kids' programs, races, and other fine
endeavors. We will also have new GHORBA hats for sale!!

3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE: GHORBA will be hosting its annual Christmas
Lights ride benefitting the Houston Police Department's Blue Santa Program on
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18TH. The ride will begin at 7:00 p.m. leaving from the
River Oaks Shopping Center/Kroger parking lot on West Gray between Shepherd and
Waugh (just west of downtown). A donation of $5, a helmet and a red blinking
light are all required to participate. The ride will be approximately 10 miles
long at a very leisurely pace. Families welcome. Maps will be provided. We
will have SAG support and group leaders to help navigate.



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