Shawnee Trail Cycling Club

Shawnee Trail Cycling Club, based in Frisco, Texas and serving the cycling populace of Frisco and the surrounding communities, is a community focused organization dedicated to the sport of cycling for fitness, recreation and the use of bicycles as an alternative, energy efficient, mode of transportation. The genesis of our name, Shawnee Trail, incorporates the rich heritage of Frisco and North Texas as a transportation mecca during the early 1800’s, while incorporating the evolution from horses and wagons, to newer forms of transportation - such as bicycling. 

Mark the date, Sunday February 5th. Yes, last year we missed - for the first time - our ride on Super Bowl morning due to ice accumulation on the streets. Not this year. Not even if I have to put studs in my tires. This ride is too much fun even on the coldest of days! This ride is open to all comers , Shawnee Trail Cycling Club is happy to host our " Super Bowl Ride to the Ride V ". This annual event is known to attract more than 1,000 cyclists who depart from multiple locations throughout the Metroplex. Our section of the ride is relatively short, leaving Richardson Bike Mart Frisco...

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We are pleased to welcome FC Dallas as our newest valued member of “Friends of Shawnee Trail Cycling Club”. This designation is reserved for those businesses that have demonstrated support for Shawnee Trail Cycling Club and our mission of bringing cycling to everyone as a form of fitness and alternative transportation. When looking for a business regarded as a “Friend of Shawnee Trail”, FC Dallas should be foremost in your mind. When we were forced to find a new locale for our Thursday Night Rider , FC Dallas stepped up with the offer of secure parking facilities. This organization...

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When the weather is not nice and sunny, it's not unusual for those new to our rides, or those that don't know how crazy some of our members are to ask - "Are we riding tomorrow?". It might be raining, or cold or high winds predicted. Well, awhile back I came up with this simple chart to help people know when we're not on the road. You'll notice that's not very often, given conditions here in North Texas. We don't normally experience the extremes of winter weather that the rest of the country does. That's what makes this region such a wonderful place for cycling. So, stick your toes outside...

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