october 2026 newsletter

in this edition

Hello PBA Members,

I'm hopeful that fall is in the air this week! If our rides are rained out, you can catch up on the latest PBA news in the October newsletter.

In this issue:

Join PBA as we volunteer our time at the North Texas Food Bank on October 3rd.
It's PBA election time, find out which positions are up for election.
Who is the October Ride Leader of the Month? One hint, his name is the sound a bee makes!
Meet Fred Badenhop in our Member Spotlight.
Are you a slow roller? Learn what not to do in Cycling Etiquette - The Great Slow Roll.
For Your Health focuses on the life span of a helmet and how to use Tegaderm for road rash. (See the pictures of Kevin Vinson's gravel wipeout!)
Chris Gescheidle writes about the Most Important Muscle Group Cyclists Often Ignore in the Coach's Corner.
A note from Kevin Vinson in The President's Corner.

Linda Vinson

Communications Director

Plano Bicycle Association

October 2026 Newsletter

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Paid memberships are available for 1 or multiple years
Registration is required to participate in rides

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