Happy Valentines Day! The February Meeting will be held on TUESDAY, February 15
at 7pm at Otto's BBQ back room. Guest Speaker is Jim Robertson, along with
Kevin Highfield. Jim will describe his advocacy work in northwestern Harris
County to develop the Cypress Creek Greenway Project. Jim has been working on
the Greenway as Chairman of the CCGP within the Cypress Creek Flood Control
Coalition. Recently Jim and Kevin have been coordinating their efforts on
Greenway and trail development along Cypress Creek. Many of you will know that
Kevin has been working to make Cypresswood Trail official. Jim and Kevin will
describe the significant progress made with Harris County Flood Control District
and Harris County Precinct 4, which will be of interest to many members."
MEET THE LEGEND: GARY FISHER!!!
Thursday, February 17th, 7-9pm Reception at Bike Barn Kirby
Friday, February 18th, 8-10am Demo Ride at Memorial Park Loop
That right...he's in town and exclusively at Bike Barn! Come see the "Founding
Father of Mountain Bikes", Gary Fisher, on Thursday, February 17th from 7-9pm.
This mountain biking innovator will be signing autographs at an after-hours
reception exclusively at our Kirby location. And if that isn't enough, go ahead
and let your boss know you are comming in late on Friday, February 18th because
Gary Fisher will be at Memorial Park that morning to show off some of his 2005
mountain bikes. Besides getting to ride some killer bikes....there is a good
chance you can ride with the legend himself, Gary Fisher!
A WORK PARTY is scheduled for the Memorial Park mountain bike trails from 9 AM
to 2 PM on Saturday, February 19th. We will be doing general maintenance aimed
at trimming and improving water drainage in the east end of the trail system
(a.k.a "Cambodia"). Your help at this work party would be greatly appreciated.
We will be meeting at 9 AM at the soccer field parking lot. You are encouraged
to bring gloves, a full camelback, trimming tools, and mosquito repellent.
If you have any questions, please call me at home at (713) 432 - 1563. On the
day of the work party, you can reach me at (713) 826 - 5307 after 8 AM.
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