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Chicks "Dual" It Better!


River Rockets Ladies Dualthon

3 Mile Run/Walk * 8 Mile Ride * 1 Mile Run/Walk

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Brownsville Events Center

Download Flyer (PDF Format)

 

Sports Federation of the Valley

2nd Annual "Vuelta al Valle"

Rescheduled for October 4 & 5

Website

Flyer

 

 

U.S.A. Mountain Bike Race Series

West Alton Gloor Trails

Race #1 - Sunday, September 7, 2008

NEW! Click here for Results!

NEW! Pictures

Race #2 - Sunday, October 26, 2008

Race #3 & Finals - Sunday, November 9, 2008

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Flyer

NEW! View Race Video from 2007 Race #4

 

 

(Pictured left to right:  Jorge Villarreal looks on as Larry cuts a BIG tree covering inner loop section.  Jorge preps the chainsaw to chop up another mesquite outside of Blair Witch section.  Pumbaa and Blair Witch have a nice layer of lime green bog...it was good riding you while it lasted!!!)

West Alton Trail Maintenance

Sunday, August 24th - 4:00 pm

Phase 1 Compete!  Outer Loop, Bermuda Triangle sections are ready to ride.  Inner loop is about half done.  Pumbaa and Blair Witch sections are underwater (see pic on upper right).

After Hurricane Dolly, the West Alton Trails are a mess!  There are several trees down, low hanging branches, overgrown sections, and some parts that are still flooded.  Come help clean up the trails so we can get back on those bikes!

Bring your weed-eaters, hedge clippers, machetes, chainsaws, work gloves, and a big can of OFF!!!

 

River Rockets Pachanga was a success.  Thanks to all who attended and donated.  View pictures here.

A total of $2,500 was raised for the Velociraptor Cycling Club!

 

River Rockets Pachanga

August 3rd (Sunday), 5:30-8:30 pm

What:  Benefit Fund Raiser for Victims of Playa Baghdad Tour

Where:  Brownsville Linear Park (in front of the Federal Courthouse)

Burgers, hot dogs & drinks - Music - Ride Your Bike Along the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail!

Raffle to be held for bicycle accessories from Bicycle World!

View News Center 23 Video with Bicycle World owner/River Rockets V.P., Terry Hall!

NEW!  Download Flyer (PDF)

 

It's summertime!  Get off the couch, turn off the TV and get out and ride your bike!

Follow these safety tips from the River Rockets:

1.  Always wear a helmet.

2.  Check your bike (tires, chain, etc.) before you ride.

3.  Always ride with the flow of traffic or on your right side of the road.

4.  When riding around traffic or other riders, turn off the IPOD!

5.  Try not to ride alone in case something happens to you!

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Our condolences go out to the family of Alejandro Alvarez of Brownsville who was tragically killed by a drunk driver while riding in an event in Matamoros, Mexico. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Please take the time to visit www.yieldtolife.org, a website dedicated to creating awareness and advocacy for safety on the road for both cyclists and motorists.

 

With over 900 participants participating, this year's Pedal to Padre was the biggest ride to date!

Thank you for your cooperation and consideration throughout the day. Having participated in the ride, we hope you continue to stay active year round and look forward to seeing you at upcoming River Rocket events!

Check our Media page for over 1500 Pedal to Padre 2008 pictures! 

Special thanks to Erick Tripp for all his awesome photography skills and for the massive upload of pictures!  You can contact him for his services at btraveler@sbcglobal.net

 

 

Support our local bike shop!

(956) 541-9712

 

2008 RIVER ROCKETS SPONSORS

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2007-2008 Club Officers:

President:  Cesar Oliva

Vice-President:  Terry Hall

Treasurer:  Suzie Cardenas

Secretary:  Silvia Hernandez

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News

9/23.  Chicks "Dual" It Better!  Join us for the River Rockets Ladies Dualthon, supporting breast cancer awareness this Sunday, September 28, 2008, at the Brownsville Events Center, 7:00am.  Volunteers - meet at Bicycle World in Brownsville on Thursday @ 7:00 pm to help prepare.  Call Suzie at 956-541-9712 for more info.

9/11.  Important reminder:  Nominations for 2008-09 River Rockets Club officers next meeting - Monday, October 13th at Young Scholars Academy on Alton Gloor Blvd.  Help vote in the new officers!

9/11.  Important reminder: Voting for Pedal 2 Padre 2009 committee chairs next club meeting - October 13th at Young Scholars Academy on Alton Gloor Blvd.  P2P is the club's biggest event and planning is already starting for next year's event!

9/11.  2nd Annual Vuelta al Valle Race/Tour has been rescheduled for Oct. 4-5.

9/2.  Calling all MTB Racers!   Unlimited Sports Adventures Fall MTB Race Series begins this Sunday, 9/7/08, at 7:30 am.  Register here.

9/2.  West Alton Trails are open!  After several weeks of sweat and blood (those thorns hurt!) from trail maintenance by River Rockets, Unlimited Sports Adventures, volunteers and the City of Brownsville, the trails are rideable again.  Kick it off with a ride today at 6:15pm!

8/17.  Trail Maintenance Phase 1 complete!  Come join the us next Sunday as we finish the job that Dolly began and WE will finish!  Sunday, 8/24 4:00 pm.  Ride and pachanga afterwards!

8/13.  River Rockets Women's Dualthon on Sunday, 9/28/08 -Help Support Breast Cancer Awareness.  Download flyer here.

8/13.  Trail maintenance @ West Alton Trails on Saturday, 8/16 - 4:00 pm.   Bring your chainsaw and weedeater!

8/3.  Club meeting coming up on Monday, August 11th.  Location TBA.

8/3.  River Rockets Pachanga a success.  See pics here.

7/14.  Club meeting on Monday, July 14th, 7:00 pm.  Young Scholars Academy off Alton Gloor Blvd (next to Rey del Taco).

7/9.  River Rockets Pachanga coming Sunday, August 3rd!  This will be a benefit fundraiser for the victims of the Playa Baghdad Tour in Matamoros, MX. 

7/1.  Save the Alton Gloor Trails!  City Commission Meeting tonight at 6:00 pm for second reading and final approval of changing the Alton Gloor Bike Trails to retail space.  If you want to advocate for the preservation of these trails, let your voice be heard during the public comment section on the agenda!

6/24.  Bicycle World owner/River Rockets Vice-President, Terry Hall, was featured on KVEO Channel 23 promoting the upcoming Pachanga.  Check it out here!

6/22.  River Rockets Pachanga!  Check back soon for updates - this was the family event originally scheduled for 6/29 - now we are looking at an August 3rd date.  Details and flyer coming soon!

6/17.  Save the Trails!  City Commission of Brownsville to hold public hearing and action on West Alton Gloor Trails to rezone as "retail".  View the agenda here.  Let your voice be heard - meeting starts tonight at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

6/13.  Family Fun Ride and Cycling Safety with the River Rockets on June 29th.  Check back for updates this week!

6/11.  New!  Map page is up with local routes and trails.  Click here.

6/11.  Group Rides weekly calendar updated. Click here.

6/11.  1st Annual Sports Federation Road Cycling Criterium and Mountain Bike Challenge on Sunday, 6/15/08.  Visit Events Page for more info!

6/2.  One Brownsville rider was killed and several critically injured in a cycling event in Matamoros, Mexico on Sunday.  Our hearts go out to the family of Alejandro Alvarez who was tragically killed.  Our prayers go out to those who were injured.

5/30.  South Texas Winds Challenge, Harlingen, TX on Sunday, June 1st.  For flyer, click here.

5/28.  Anyone interested in riding the old Harlingen trails?  Join us for a group ride on Saturday, 5/31.  Visit our forum for more details and directions.

5/11.  Interested in joining the club?  River Rockets Club Meeting on Monday May 12th @ Young Scholars Academy (Alton Gloor) - 7:00 pm

5/9.  Check out our Events Page to plan for your next ride/race.  If your organization is hosting a cycling event, please contact us.

5/7.  Pedal to Padre 2008 pictures uploaded.  Check out the Media Page!

5/6.  Post your comments on P2P on our forum.

5/5.  Take the P2P Event Survey.  Click here.

 

5/1.  Rain or shine - Pedal to Padre still on!  View weekend weather here.

 

5/1.  P2P Rules are posted.  Click here for more information!

 

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Packet pick-up on Saturday, May 2nd  from 4-7pm at Bicycle World.

 

4/24.  Pedal to Padre 2008 Route Maps now available!  Click here!

 

4/14.  River Rockets Club Meeting at Young Scholars Academy on Alton Gloor!

Monday @ 7:00pm.  We'll See Ya There!

3/15. FUN RIDE / Meeting this Saturday at 2:00pm at the Alton Gloor Trails. 

3/1.  March club meeting rescheduled for Saturday, 3/15/08 at Alton Gloor Trails.  Fun ride/meeting followed by hot dogs!

2/29.  Registration Flyers have been uploaded for Just for Kids (4/5/08) and Pedal to Padre 2008 (5/4/08)

2/29.  Upcoming Events page has been updated with new events and LINKS to cycling clubs and websites