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 TMBRA
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TMBRA's History
TMBRA Background
This organization was
formed in the summer of 1996 by the promoters of the Texas Championship Series races in an effort to bring added continuity and
professionalism to the series. Up until that time, the series had
been organized and run by one individual, who was paid by the
promoters to keep things "running." Due to the enormous
responsibility and time needed for such a task (not to mention the
low pay) these series directors became "burned" out after
only one or two seasons. It was for this reason that the promoters
decided to form TMBRA and take upon themselves the responsibility of
organizing and running the series, by sharing various aspects of its
operation on a volunteer and as-needed basis.
We believe this to be the best system of administrating the series,
as our sharing of responsibilities and ideas has brought greater
enthusiasm and new fresh ideas to the series, along with much needed
consistency.
TMBRA Board
The TMBRA board is made up of two representatives from each series
race, with each race having one vote in the decision-making process.
These representatives bring a broad base of experience and knowledge
with Beginner to Expert class riders, along with bike shop owners
and managers to land owners, as well as bicycle activists. In
addition, two rider representatives are asked to sit on the board,
who share one vote.
As of June 2002, TMBRA has new board
officers. They are:
President: Tobin Behling
Vice President: James Munnerlyn
Treasurer: Lisa Nye
Secretary: Debbie Main
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Rider Representatives
Every June, the TMBRA board votes in a new rider rep to
represent the racers of the spring and fall series. There are
two rider rep positions available, with a term lasting two
years. The two rep positions are filled on alternate years,
and there must be a year off in between terms. Currently,
Sandy Deleon, (onextremegrl@aol.com)
us our rider rep (the other position is currently open). All racers are invited to any TMBRA
meeting, but the rider reps are the ones who get a vote. So if
you are interested in donating some time to the organization,
and feel that you have something to contribute, please make
your wishes known to someone on the TMBRA board and get your
name in for the position. Only through the input of many do we
move ahead and continue to sponsor two great race series for
all the participants in Texas.
For the 2002 season, the 2 Rider Representatives are:
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TMBRA Receives
Award of Recognition from TBC
The Texas
Bicycle Coalition presented the Texas Mountain
Bike Racing Association with an Award of Recognition
at their annual membership meeting at the Hotter N'
Hell 100 bicycle race and rally on Friday, August
24th.
Gail Hurley, TMBRA Secretary accepted the award
on the organizations behalf. Over the past 3 years,
TMBRA races have raised over $25,000 for TBC. One
dollar from every race entry fee is earmarked as a
donation to TBC. "TMBRA's involvement and help
for TBC has been incredible." said Gayle
Cummins, TBC Executive Director. "Texas
Bicycling Coalition would not be where we are today
without TMBRA's support."
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It has been brought to our attention
that a good number of riders who use gel or other energy products
drop the wrappers on the trail, as they are racing. A number of
racers have complained that this is distracting while land managers
and clean up volunteers have pointed out that these are havens for
fire ants and a sure-fire way to get stung. We ask that all riders
place empty wrappers in their jerseys. The rider has to reach into
his jersey to pull out the product, why not put the waste in the
same place?
As land users we must be responsible in our actions whether we are
out pleasure riding or racing. The environment that we can harm by
being careless knows no difference.
Sometimes as competitors , we forget who we should be most grateful
to for providing us with a means to vent our passion. More than
perhaps anything else volunteer personnel are the most important
element in any successful race. When a rider complains or is rude to
one of these volunteers, there is a chance they won't be back next
year. If enough of these selfless individuals quit, the race will
exist no longer.
Some riders remember the Tyler race. The simple reason they are no
longer part of the series is because too many of their volunteers
got frustrated and quit.
So , let's be patient with our volunteers and next time you race,
thank them for what they do for you.
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