On the 9th of August, Zina McCrory (Graham Representative) posted that she would be riding the Bike Challenge for the American Heart Association! If you would like to support her click on this link. Good luck sister.
On the 10th of August, Perry Gaudet (Whitney Representative) rode on the Texas Time Trial loop in Glen Rose.
Also on the 10th, Tammy and I (Monty) got an early start with the alarm going off at 0430 so we could be in Copperas Cove to get the supplies for the SAG station. We were at the corner of CR142 and King road ready for the riders. Another day shining our lights.
SAG station in the middle of nowhere LOL
Also on the 10th of August (From Art Garcesa - Little Elm/North Dallas representative)
White Rock Lake, TX
We are very blessed to be a member of the North Texas Cycling family. Christian Cycling Texas, North Texas Cycling, and Dallas Cycloholics had our 2nd annual HH100 training (session#1). We held this training ride to help anyone in the community train and to reach their goals for HH100. There were some serious riding done out there today and I pray that we had made an impact. But most importanly, we had great fellowship with our brothers and sister and lots of fun! We look forward to next week
What a turnout at White Rock Lake
On the 18th of August, they had their session #2 of HHH training at White Rock Lake. They had another awesome turnout even with the temperature reaching 103 degrees. Gerald Bolin (Jerry) and Bora Bolin (Bertha) helped setting up for the day. Also, a big thank you Jerry, Chad Meis, Jesse Garcia, Gerard Goh for leading the groups.
The day brought sad news and many prayers were being sent up for Chad Nguyen. He was in the A group and had a hard crash. He was in ICU at Dallas Presbyterian for a bit. He injured his spine and had to undergo a 6 hour spinal/neck surgery. Chad is in rehab at the time of this post. Continue your prayers as God is answering them. Amen!
Another great turnout for Session #2 at White Rock Lake
On the 23rd of August, we had some members heding off to Wichita Falls for the Hotten N' Hell Hundred.
Art, Fabian and David
On the 25th of August we had members at the HHH (Also s ent in from Art)
Christian Cycling Texas and ChristianCycling.org is very blessed to be able to participate in our 2nd HH100. HH100 is the largest cycling ride and rally in all of Texas. It was an extremely busy Friday and Saturday but completely worth it.
We arrived at the MPEC after 1pm on Friday and setup our tent at the same spot as last year. We handed out ride information for the Pink Diamonds Breast Cancer Awareness Ride (Duncanville, TX on 10/12) and Riding Into Fall (Corinth, TX on 9/28). We also put up a banner up for Autumn In Bonham (Bonham, TX on 10/5 ). These are upcoming rides that we have committed in supporting later this year.
We also met up with our brotherJim Boland (Farmersville area representative) and CoachBonnie Boland who had a booth inside the MPEC for Tour de Cypress 2025 (4/19/25) in Mount Vernon, TX.
Tour de Cypress Booth: L-R: Coach Bonnie, Jim, Thomas, and Art
We would like to thank the First Christian Church for their hospitality in hosting us for the 2nd year and the HH100 staff and volunteers for an amazing ride. We met up with our brothers and sisters from North Texas Cycling, Bive Love Is Real, Shawnee Trail Cycling Club (STCC), Dallas Cycloholics, and so many other great cycling clubs that our members are a part of. We would like to give special thanks to Fabian Broncano, David Bridgewater and Jonathan Coen for all of their help and hard work this weekend. To God Be The Glory
L-R: JC, Art, Bob Spatta (SoCal spoke), Fabian, and David
Art, David and Fabian at starting line HHH 100
Alan Trammel (Lindsay/Gainesville representative) and Art (Little Elm/North Dallas)
On 28 august report from Jim Boland. It's Game Day for Coach Bonnie Boland!!! She had so much fun during here last knee replacement surgery in December she thought it was time to get another one on the other side. Please say a prayer for Coach Bonnie ,Dr Montgomery and the nurses that will be assisting. Also wish "Mako" the magic robot good luck, he will be preforming the surgery. PS.....let's hope the electricity does not go out.
Later that day: All went awesome for Coach Bonnie Boland! Doctor just said she's be running the track at Gunter High School in few weeks. Dr. Montgomery and staff at Baylor Scott and White in Frisco are and have been awesome. Prayers of Thanksgiving!
On the 29th Homeward Bound. Coach Bonnie Boland doing good. Thanks for all your prayers. Walking everywhere in the house with her trusty walker. Physical therapy starts Tuesday
Coach Bonnie heading home
On the 3rd of September from Art:
Blessed to be at the Blackland Triathlon in Plamo, TX. We volunteered and distributed ride info for the Pink Diamonds Breast Cancer Ride, Rolling Into Fall Bike Rally, and Tour de Cure. We also cheered on our brother and sister Gary Mike Lewis and Jennifer Ramirez Lewis. Pleae join me in congratulations these guys on a job well done!!
L-R: Karen, Art, Mark, and David
On the 7th of September from Jim Boland (Famersville)
Proud to announce that my team members from Christian Cycling - Texas and especially Art Garcesa will be cheering the DORBA - Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association members at Judgment Day 2024 at Sister Grove Park Mountain Biking, Running, Hiking, & Walking Trails and bringing their friendship, fellowship, canopy and refreshments. They are excited to meet the members of the Mountain Bike community. Great job today from Art Garcesa for the refreshments, followship, and especially the friendship for DORBA - Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association 's Judgment Day 2024 at Sister Grove Park Mountain Biking, Running, Hiking, & Walking Trails. We had over 500 Mountain Bike riders today.
(I think we convinced him might be time to get a Mountain Bike)
Thanks Art
Jim and Art
On the 8th of September we had members at the Wild West Waco 100. To God All The Glory! Matthew 5:16
We are very blessed to have such an awesome day at the 39th annual Waco Wild West 100. Our Gatesville family with Pastor Monty Van Horn, Tammy Estes Van Horn, Ethan, Randal & Rebekah, Jack Carmicheal Thompson, and Reese joined with our North Dallas family with Thomas McMonigle, Jonathan Coen, Keenan Culpepper, Idelfonso Valentin Acosta Jr., Bill Cearley, Joseph Lenz, Forrest Wonderly, Lupita Cortes, Alexandra, and our latest members and reps from Abilene; Kathy Sutton and Lonnie Sutton. We joined alongside our NTC family and friends from STCC, IRDCC, and Major Taylor.
L-R: JC, Tammy, Thomas (Back), Ethan, Art (kneeling), Pastor Monty, Reese, and Jack
The Waco Wild West Bicycle tour is an all volunteer driven 501c3 nonprofit. The ride’s goals are to encourage and motivate people to cycle, to promote safe riding and camaraderie, as well as to donate to local nonprofits. Additional funds raised over the years have been donated to Be the Match, local bike clubs in Waco, veterans, remote radio operators, school bike rodeos, and many, many more worthy causes.
I also got to meet Lonnie and Kathy Sutton our Abilene representatives.
I want to thank EVERYONE that posts their happenings on our Facebook Group. It makes it much easier for me to harvest what ya'll have been doing. For all the vistors to this page, this is less than half of what the Texas Spoke subscribers have done in the past month. Also, if any of you are curious about being part of this ministry and you do NOT ride, let me assure you that we can certainly use your help too! If you have a servants heart and want to show the love of Christ to bikers, feel free to join us. Below is a couple of subscribers that do not ride but love to show the love.
Randal and Rebekah helped set up the day before and manned the hospitality booth during the event.
