Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 21st - Bike to Work Day is coming upon us! The
city of Houston is planning a formal event riding from South Main Baptist Church
to City Hall on Friday, May 2st. There will be other rides in the Medical
Center (details to follow). If you are interested in joining and work downtown,
the schedule is as follows:

- Sign in at 7:00 a.m. - South Main Baptist Church, 4100 Main.
- Begin 3-mile ride at 7:30 a.m. along downtown streets and designated bikeways.
- Reach City Hall at 8:00 a.m.
- Enjoy refreshments courtesy of COH sponsors.
- Hear welcoming remarks from our cycling Mayor Bill White at 8:15 a.m.
- Ride to work at 8:30 a.m.

To find out more information on the ride and how to organize your work place go
to:
http://www.publicworks.cityofhouston.gov/bikeways/biketowork2004.htm

Want a longer ride? Join BikeHouston members from Loop 610 and North Braeswood.
The ride will:

Assemble on the Brays Bayou Bike Trail under Loop 610 at 6:20 a.m.
Depart at 6:30 a.m. and follow the Brays Trail to the Medical Center
Arrive at South Main Baptist, 4100 Main at 7:10 a.m.

Need a FREE shower before work? The Downtown YMCA will offer showers before
work. Bring your towel and I.D. and let them know you participated in Bike to
Work Day.


Jack Brooks Bike SWAP - Sunday, May 23rd - Have some bike parts you think
someone else may have more use for? Looking for something specific? Come to
Jack Brooks Park for the Bike SWAP meet to buy, sell or trade bike parts, pieces
and paraphanialia. The meet starts at 10:00 and goes until 2:00-3:00 p.m. If
you have quite a bit of stuff and would like to set up a table or tent, the cost
is $30. All proceeds from this event will be put back into the trails at Jack
Brooks. Jack Brooks Park is located behind the dog track on I-45 south.
Group Ride at Huntsville State Park - Sunday, May 23rd - NWCC and BikeLane are
hosting a group ride starting at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Huntsville is
located about 45 miles north of Houston just west of I-45. The ride will begin
at the interpretive center just past the ranger station.

GHORBA Board Members to Attend IMBA Summit - The International Mountain
Bicycling Association (IMBA) is hosting its biannual mountain biking summit in
Maryland about an hour north of Washington, DC. GHORBA board members Cynthia
Stewart, Jeff Nielsen, and Christina Case will all be attending the 4-day event
with 200 other cycling advocates, industry reps, and pro racers. GHORBA has
been asked to speak on Urban trail conflict resolution, but will also learn from
other clubs about grants, fund raising, membership, etc. Delegates at the
summit will also be headed to Capital Hill to speak to Congressional members
about funding park-related bills and mountain biking access issues.

Riding Skills Clinic - Saturday, June 19th - GHORBA is hosting another riding
clinic for beginners through expert at Memorial Park. The clinic will begin at
9:00 a.m. and conclude at about 3:00 p.m. The cost is $20 for GHORBA members
and $25 for non-members...the online sign-up through PayPal will be up and
running later this week. The cost covers park permit requirements, insurance,
and tasty snacks. The classes are tailored to all riding levels and will
challenge everyone to improve his/her skills. We hope you will make plans to
attend or share this opportunity with friends.

GHORBA June meeting on 14th - Details on speakers and location to follow.....




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