Cranking it Back to the Community - Police Ribfest

Alright Cranks! Listen up!

Last year's Cranking it Back to the Community Firefighter Ribfest was a HUGE success. This year we are doing the same thing with the Coppell Police Department.

In light of the recent tragedy I think that this will be a great gesture to the Coppell Police Department that we support them and that we appreciate them for what they do every day.

MARK THE DATE

Saturday October 22nd

When we get closer to the event I have made arrangements with the manager of Kroger for them to store the ribs that we buy so that we can buy the ribs and not have to haul them from house to house. The only catch is that they can't store meat that isn't Kroger meat, so we will have to buy our ribs from them. The manager has already agreed to kick in two racks.

HHH - Who's With Me

OK boys, I did it. I registered for the HHH 100 mile ride. I guess I had better go buy a bike now, and maybe an extra water bottle.

What the hell was I thinking?

Here is the good news, Tom and Dave will be traveling in to do the 100K ride so we need to represent out there.

Who's with me?

I SAID WHO'S WITH ME!?

I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!!!

WHO'S WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's more like it. Now if you haven't done so yet, get registered and let's go show the world what the COPPELL CRANKS are made of.

http://hh100.org/

When you register you will need the Coppell Cranks website. Here it is:
http://coppellcranks.blogspot.com/

If any of you happen to see me on the side of the road and I appear to be dead, just splash some water on me, kick me in the nards and put me back on my bike.

Memorial Day Ride

As we remember the men and women who have served our country we took advantage of the day off of work to get in a good ride. It was the best cycling weather of the year

Dude, we're gettin' the band back together!

The Cranks are still cranking in Coppell

Don't be left behind. Let's get the band back together.

Please Attend These Meetings

Jim Harris and his band of ruffians have been doing a lot of good for cyclists in Coppell and they need our help in the form of a show of support at some of the meetings. I hope that you guys can carve out a little time from your schedule to help him out.

First one is the Parks and Rec meeting, this Monday 2/1 at 6:30 at City Hall, 2nd fl. conference room

Let's really try to help a fellow Crank out.

A Crank was Interviewed

On the Coppell Cranks blog, we would like to hear good news headlines from our members so we can share them. Things like "Hey, last year Wade and his wife had a baby." Wade never sent me photos to post on the blog, but that is the sort of thing we want to post here throughout the year.

So, I will get the ball moving with this post.

I was recently interviewed by another of our fellow cyclists, Henry Lopez. You may know Henry from the Bicycles Plus Tuesday and Thursday rides. Henry's company consults small businesses/entrepreneurs and he asked me if I would be a guest on his podcast. The interview turned out really well and I used it as an episode of my own company's podcast.

Check it out

http://franman.net/the-franchise-manual-podcast-episode-3/

2015 Turkey Roll Bicycle Rally

There’s been good participation from the Cranks in years past from Dave, Joe Culatta and others; the last two years were rainy and cold so I figure we’re due for a nice day.  Date is 11/21/15, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  A link to the signup is below.  It’s a fun ride with great support and VERY casual.   Lots of ride options available.

Jim Harris set up a team for the Coppell Cranks, which gets everyone a $5 discount.   Jim will be riding the 39 mile option, but depending on conditions, he may add or subtract.  The Metric Century usually has a barbecue at about halfway.

 

Let’s see if we can get a head count and make a day of it!