Get out that winter gear, whip up your version of manly chili (or a scrumptious desert) and bring your bike and your partner to West Columbia for the annual Chili Ride at the Mahoney's Riverhaven.  The party will go on, rain or shine, snow or blustery winds.  If its nice enough to ride, be there a 10:00 AM to start with the group for flat rides of varying distances and all speeds.  Bring a change of clothes if you want to clean up and strange beverages of choice if you don't want soda with your chili.  Email the Mahoneys at  m-smahoney@sbcglobal.net  preferably by Wednesday the 11th...but don't let manners stand in the way of joining the group.  The weather forecast is for a start in the mid 50s warming to the 60s by afternoon. 

The Annual Lights Ride will be hosted by the Colvin/Johnsons in the Heights...an area that takes their Christmas lights seriously.  Decorate your bikes and decorate your Captains and come show your holiday spirit.  This has traditionally been an affair that allowed teams to compete in a  friendly way to see who had the most creative Christmas spirit.  You'll never match the unique costumes of the Curries or the Davises.  Mahoney's technology hasn't been matched.  But give it a try...maybe you will be the new clever team in the HATS!  Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 at the CJ home on W. 15th.  See the newsletter for specifics.
Don't forget to RSVP for the Jan. 15th Chili Ride in West Columbia.

The annual Christmas Lights Ride will be hosted by the Colvin/Johnsons on December 18th.  Look for more information in the December newsletter.

On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Houston Bicycle Museum will hold its fall event at the Houston Garden Center across from the Miller Outdoor in Hermann Park.  The event will be an exhibit of collectable and rare bikes and related memorabilia.  The bikes will range from the middle 1800s thu the current era.  There will be high wheelers, pre-1900 safety bikes, collectible children's bikes and tankers, a handful of interesting tandems, and many, many more.  The memorabilia will have some kit from various significant events, helmets, seats, and bike stamps and record covers.  The event is free, but if you like what you see and want to see more, feel free to donate towards the building fund for the Museum.  The hours are from noon til 5:00.  I guarantee a smile.

Hal and Lucy Moorman will be hosting an Oktoberfest ride from their home on Saturday, October 22, starting at 9:00 AM.  Please RSVP and bring $20 for barbecue for your Captain and you.  With luck, Top Hat Janet will bring a carrot cake!  Consult the newsletter for directions as Google Maps is incorrect.  The phone number for RSVP is: 979-836-1808.  The address is 2605 Cheri Lane in the Gun and Rod subdivision off FM 577 north of SH 290 on the east side of Brenham.  If you didn't get the newsletter, it will be posted as soon as the web host corrects some problems, or you can email the Bains to get on the mail list (assuming you have paid your dues).