We want to welcome you to Shawnee Trail Cycling Club’s new, and long overdue, home on the world-wide-web. Same address as always, but we had to tear the old clubhouse down to make room for the new. We think you’ll … Read More
Growing up, we have all dreamed at one time or another of being able to make ourselves invisible. Just think of all the things you could see and do, wandering through the world with no one noticing. What we didn’t … Read More
Step 1 Keep your upper body warm for the duration of your ride by wearing a long-sleeved cycling jersey or a short-sleeved jersey combined with a pair of arm warmers. Then, add a light-weight cycling jacket for more warmth and wind … Read More
Occasionally, we at STCC like to remind cyclists to take a breath, relax and just enjoy a long ride with friends. Often individuals or groups do things on the bike that may sound fun, but in the end are dangerous … Read More
Ride of Silence When speaking about the bicycle and its use for transportation or training, the discussion eventually comes around to the talk of safety and the sometimes tragic consequence of combining a two very disparate modes of transportation. One … Read More
Bicycle Highways There has been so much talk about Complete Streets in recent years and most people don’t realize the benefits of the overall concept. Focusing on just one idea in this post will give you an inkling of the … Read More
Helmet Like the seatbelt, wearing a helmet has become a natural part of our bike ride – at least for most of us. It’s the cheapest and most dependable piece of gear we own and protects one of the few … Read More
Yes, it’s “all things cycling” for National Bike Month. We’re very fortunate in the Frisco area to have one of the few velodromes in the country to accommodate those that love racing on the track. Built 1998, the Frisco SuperDrome … Read More
Let’s hope this is the first of many communities in North Texas to be recognized for their efforts! The City of Frisco made an announcement at the Parks & Rec Board meeting Thursday night, letting them know that Frisco has … Read More
Group Passing In the past group riding tips, we focused on the group itself and the internal responsibilities of each rider to the group and riders in the same group. Another important element of group riding is how the group … Read More