Becoming a Member
Membership in the FWBA is open to anyone. The FWBA is a nonprofit, totally volunteer organization in Fort Worth, Texas. Our main objective is to provide a high quality year round recreational ride program with a friendly, social atmosphere. Our rides are open to the general public. If you like our rides and continue to ride with us, we ask you to please become a member. The most important aspect of club membership is becoming part of a community of people who know your name and are always glad you came.
Membership includes these benefits:
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12 monthly issues of The Paceline, the club newsletter, mailed to your door. The Paceline contains each month's ride schedule as well as information on extended trips, club and bicycling related news, stories, and activities. |
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Discounts at participating local bicycle shops. This benefit saves many members much more than their membership dues each year! See our Discounts page. |
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Cycling apparel customized speciafically for the FWBA. |
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Free advertising for individual members in The Paceline. |
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Free organized rides every Saturday and Sunday. |
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Special ride and social events throughout the year. |
To become a member:
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Download and fill out the membership form (.pdf). |
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Write a check for the prorated amount indicated on the membership form. Yearly membership is due in April and is prorated. Yearly renewals are $25.00. |
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Make the check payable to "FWBA". |
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Mail the check and membership form to:
FWBA
PO Box 534
Fort Worth, Texas 76101
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Phone numbers and e-mail for each of the board members are listed here on the Contacts Page. Feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns you might have. Be sure to get your name on the E-mail deflector (see below). The club has come to rely on the E-mail deflector for updated information and general comunication.
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About the FWBA
With more than 600 members the FWBA is one of the largest bicycling clubs in North Texas. The members are people like you who ride bicycles for recreation, fitness, and sport. The club has riders of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels. All Ages too! What do we do? Recreational bike rides in Fort Worth and the surrounding area. Our members ride bicycles: road bikes, hybrids, mountain bikes, tandems, and recumbents. We offer several types of regularly scheduled rides, so you can choose the ride that best suits your riding skill. Most weekend rides have designated leaders, and maps are handed out at the start of each ride. For newer or less experienced riders, the ride leader makes every effort to ensure no one rides alone.
About the Rides
The FWBA schedules group rides each Saturday and Sunday year round. Specific ride times and locations are listed in our monthly newsletter, the Paceline and on these pages. Rides vary from casual "social" events to longer distance "brisk paced" road rides. Mountain bike rides are organized at some of the local State Parks. Club members meet at several locations and times during the week also. First time riders can call and talk to the ride leader before riding any club ride. Check the Ride Calendar page for specific details.
Social Activities and Special Events
The FWBA also hosts a picnic, a Holiday Party Banquet, a few campouts and several special ride events every year. Many riders also get together after the rides to socialize at a local restaurant or even share a cold watermelon in the parking lot. These types of gatherings are always an excellent opportunity to meet and get to know other club members. See the Events page for more details.
Monthly Meetings
Club meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Building #2, room 2-106. The board meeting starts at 6:30. Members may attend the board meeting also. If this conflicts with a major holiday the meeting may be rescheduled and announced well in advance. See the Monthly Meeting page for details and directions.
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