Gnome Cones? I love it

We had one of the biggest Coppell Cranks groups that I've seen in a long time. Thanks to everybody for coming out.

Farewell to Mr. Smith

It is time to say "So Long" to Dave Smith because has moved to the Ft. Worth area. We aren't saying good bye because he says he will come back from time-to-time to ride with us.

Laura and Carolina Ride with the Cranks

We had a few countries represented on the Crank's ride today. Laura from Mexico, Carolina from Poland, Sabir is from India, and Jorge is from Spain. It is truly an international group. Really, we even have a Yankee from New York, with the crazy accent and all. I know, right, we should be flying a United Nations flag or something.
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Kimzey's Coffee and ABC Andy Boown

The Coppell Cranks was fortunate enough to have members of the ABC Andy Borwn cycle club join us for our ride. Bill, Sue, Al, and Sabir (sp), you guys rock and thanks for sharing your morning ride with us. Kimzey's will never be the same.

05/25/19 - White House Ride

We had a FANTASTIC ride to the white house today. Helen and Philip were troopers on the long 45 mile ride. Plus, I was in charge of directions and everybody knows that I can't find my way out of a shoe box, but we made it.

2019 Ride of Silence

The 12th annual Coppell Ride of Silence will be held Wednesday evening, May 15th, at 7:00 pm.

The Ride of Silence occurs on the third Wednesday in May in cities all over the world to commemorate cyclists killed or injured while riding legally on public roads.  It’s ridden in complete silence and at a slow pace, around 12 mph.  There are no sponsors, no registration, and no fees.  Helmets are mandatory and all levels of cyclists are welcome.  Just show up and be a part of it.

The Dallas Ride of Silence that began it all in 2003 will be held the same evening at White Rock Lake.  With the death of Greg Dean on July 22, 2007 we wanted to hold a Ride of Silence in Coppell.  Our first was in 2008.  We have had additional injuries and accidents locally, including the death of Wade Livingston in 2016.  As any cyclist knows, the roads are increasingly dangerous and the need for awareness on the part of cyclists and drivers continues to increase.  This ride is for all those who have been injured.

The ride will start and finish at Coppell High School, 185 W. Parkway, Coppell, TX 75019 (one block west of the Denton Tap and Parkway intersection).  We ask that riders be lined up and ready to go by 6:45 pm.  After a short announcement and messages, the ride will begin at 7:00 pm.  It is an 11 mile course through Coppell and we should be finished by 8:00 pm.

The Coppell Ride of Silence will take part on city streets with no police escort so we will need to obey all traffic signals and stop signs.  We will split into smaller groups of around 20 riders so we do not impede the normal flow of traffic and we can safely get through intersections.  Ride Marshals (identified with signs on their backs) will be in each group to lead the way, and a support van from Bicycles Plus will follow the last rider.

Please join us in this demonstration of the importance of cycling safety and the rights of cyclists on the roads, and to honor those whom we have lost.

Farewell Wade Peddy

Cranks:

Please join me in saying good bye to one of our fellow cranks, Mr. Wade Peddy.

Wade will be moving to Waxahachie, Tx, on his 30 acre "ranchette" once his house sells in Coppell. He has figured out how to live the good life, in the country.

Thanks for riding with us for as long as you did, Mr. Wade. Your unique sense of humor will be missed.

For the record, I asked Wade to send me a photo of him on his bike, but he didn't respond. This is what you get, Wade. Thanks Facebook.