Welcome to Northwest Cycling Club (NWCC)

Northwest Cycling Club (NWCC) is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization which promotes the social, competitive, recreational, philanthropic, and health aspects of cycling through education, club rides, and club meetings. Northwest Cycling Club was formed in November of 1986. Since then the club has grown from approximately six members to an average annual membership of over 400. We proudly have held five titles for USA Cycling’s Club of the Year.

NWCC offers events for all levels of riders and many types of riding. You will not need fancy equipment and you’ll always find friendly faces and generously offered tips and advice. To do any form of group riding you should be able to maintain an average speed of 12-14 mph for at least twenty miles (with breaks). Free training plans are available online along with advice for bike computers, fitness watches, apps for your phone and so on. Or reach out to us and we can help. We all were beginners once.

For those just starting to explore group rides or for those who want a casual pace, we recommend our Saturday Coffee Rides. Check out the Thursday night Spring Creek Greenway rides, too. For those ready to tackle something longer, and faster (maybe even a lot faster), come out to the Hockley Community Center on Wednesday mornings and/or Zube Park on Saturdays.

From the President

Barnyard Buddies

A big “Well Done!” to Carl Grasshoff and the gang who volunteered at the Barnyard Buddies event at Waller County Fairgrounds today, during which we all helped young people with disabilities to have a great time. There was a petting zoo, games, rides and grub. And joy.

In the photo we have, left to right, Al Pitre, Craig Angaroni, Mark Skeete, Teresa Foshee Cardamone, Tom Miller, Barbara LeBas Wu, Carl Grasshoff, Samuel Wu, Sid Trest, Robert Patin, Tim Hopper and Amy Smith, with me holding our cheque donating $500 to the leading lady of the event. Thanks also to Mark’s wife Rosemary and Carolyn Carolyn Smith Pfennig, who unfortunately both missed the photo.

It was a very worthwhile day!

Bridging the Gap #3

Bridging the Gap Ride is an annual cycling event hosted by Motherland Cycling Club (MCC), that aims to bring cyclists of diverse backgrounds and persuasions together for a fun and entertaining ride where participants get to experience different cultures, eat, laugh and dance afterwards–all while also supporting a local charity*. After ride entertainment will feature a DJ, food and games.

Event Give Away – All participants will receive a meal and drink ticket as well as a raffle ticket.

A few lucky participants will win several nice gifts including

• carbon aero wheels (Handlebar)
• $1000 gift certificate (Sugar Cycles)
• smart trainer (Society Cycle Works)
• helmet (PushinWatts)
• commemorative kit (PushinWatts)
• carbon cycling shoes, bike repair tools, massage gift certificates (Katonia Unwind Massage)
• and additional gift certificates from local bike stores.

All participants who register before September 15, 2021, will receive a T-Shirt in their size.

Starting Time – Regular Rides

Zube
– October 1 to March 31 starts at 8:00 AM
– April 1 to September 30 starts at 7:30 AM

Coffee Rides
– October 1 to March 31 starts at 8:00 AM
– April 1 to September 30 starts at 7:30 AM

Hump Day
– October 1 to March 31 starts at 8:00 AM
– April 1 to September 30 starts at 7:30 AM

Spring Creek Greenway
– Thursdays starts at 5:30 PM

MTB Sunday Rides
– 1 per month – Time TBA

Snack & Drink Signup for the Zube Saturday Morning Ride

Please consider volunteering to take a turn at providing the refreshments for the Zube Saturday moring rides. You will need to submit your expenses to NWCC treasurer at treasurer@nwcc.bike to be reimbursed. Click the button below to get the details and to pick a Saturday to sign up for.

Zube Ride No Drop Leaders

The club is seeking No Drop Leaders for the Saturday Zube Ride. The No Drop Leader is responsible for leading the No Drop Group on the 25-mile route to the gas station and back, making sure no rider is dropped from the group, and offering advice and care to all riders.

Click the button to see a list of dates available and to signup for the Saturday of your choice.