SWCC - Southwest Cycling Club

12/25/2025

Strava segments wont catch themselves, so keep those wheels turning, the good vibes rolling, and chase on those KOMs this holiday season!

Merry Christmas from all of us at SWCC.

12/23/2025

🎄🚲
This holiday season, thanks to the incredible generosity of our members, friends, family, and the entire community, we turned pedal power into pure joy!
Your support during our Santa’s Sleigh Bike Project helped us donate 200+ shiny new bikes to kids who needed them most.

Bikes mean freedom, adventure, big smiles, and memories that last a lifetime—exactly what the holidays are all about.

A huge thank you to every donor, volunteer, and supporter who made this possible. You’ve helped spread holiday magic one bike at a time!
Wishing you all a joyful, safe, and wheel-y wonderful Christmas filled with love, laughter, and maybe a few holiday rides. 🎅❤️

Active Cycling
Khalid Alrashed - State Farm Insurance Agent
Trek Bicycle Katy
Koolpro
Handlebar Bicycle Club - HBC
Katy Christian Ministries/KCM

11/19/2025

Two quick but important things as we head into the holidays:
1️⃣ 2026 Membership Renewal is LIVE!
Don’t wait until the last minute and risk missing our best rides of the year. Renewing is fast and easy — head over now:
👉 SWCC 2026 Registration – https://www.bikereg.com/69241
(Pro tip: you’ll see the donation option at the very bottom… which brings us to #2)
2️⃣ Santa’s Sleigh 2025 – We’re SO Close!
For decades, Southwest Cycling Club has teamed up with Katy Christian Ministries (KCM – ktcm.org) to put brand-new bikes under the trees of local kids in need on Christmas morning.
Six years ago our mystery donor who used to fund 200+ bikes stepped away, and YOU — this incredible club — stepped up in a massive way. Because of your generosity and wrench-turning volunteer power, the magic has continued.
Let’s keep those smiles coming.
🎯 Goal: $25,000
💪 Current total: $18,000 (you all are legends!)
We have until November 25 to hit the mark. Every single dollar is tax-deductible and goes 100% to bikes through KCM (they handle all family vetting and delivery — we supply the bikes and the build crew).
How to give (super easy):
Online → Scroll to the bottom of the 2026 Registration page https://www.bikereg.com/69241 (no need to register to donate)
Cash/Check → Hand it to Khalid (make checks payable to “SWCC”)
Big gifts or matching → Email our treasurer Kaal at [email protected]
Double your impact? Ask your employer about donation matching — free money for bikes!
Please share this post far and wide — tag friends, post in your work Slack (if allowed), text the group chats. Every share helps.
Still need a little holiday feels-inspiration? Check out this heart-melter from FOX26 about last year’s build:
https://www.fox26houston.com/video/1150754
Let’s finish strong, hit $25k together, and roll into the holidays knowing we just changed a bunch of kids’ lives.
Open those hearts (and wallets) today — the kids are counting on us!
JJ “El Presidente”
Southwest Cycling Club 🚴‍♀️❤️🎄

11/14/2025

Good morning, velobuddies! 🚴‍♂️🎄
SWCC + Katy Christian Ministries need YOU to bring Christmas bike magic to 200+ local kids in need! For decades, we’ve built & delivered bikes via KCM’s Santa’s Sleigh (ktcm.org/santassleigh). No secret donor anymore—your donations make it happen.
Goal: $25K
Raised: $12K
Deadline: Nov 25
Donate online (scroll bottom): https://www.bikereg.com/swcc-registration-2026
Or cash/check to Khalid (payable to SWCC)
Large gift? Email [email protected]
💥 DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT:

Employer match? Tell us!

SHARE everywhere—let’s hit $25K! ❤️
FOX26 story: fox26houston.com/video/1150754
JJ “El Presidente”

FOX 26's Tom Zizka checks out why the club is donating their time for charity.

11/11/2025

🚲🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, our cycling community pauses to honor the brave men and women who’ve served our nation with valor and courage. Your sacrifice protects the very freedoms that let us ride under open skies.
From the bottom of our hearts—thank you. We ride with gratitude today and every day.

11/11/2025

🚲 KCM Annual Bike Build Fundraiser – Let's Hit $25,000 for Kids' Christmas Bikes! 🚲
For decades, SouthWest Cycling Club (SWCC) has teamed up with Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) to deliver brand-new bikes to local kids in need via the Santa Sleigh Program. After losing a key donor in 2021, SWCC stepped up big time—and now we're partnering with Handlebar Bicycle Club to keep the magic alive in 2025!
HUGE shoutout to New First Bank for returning as title sponsor with $10,000—we're already almost halfway there! 🎉
Our Goal: Raise $25,000 to put bikes under trees this Christmas.
Why It Matters: A bike isn't just a gift—it's adventure, freedom, and pure joy on Christmas morning. Your support makes dreams come true! ❤️
Event Schedule:

Dec 7 @ 4:00 PM: Load bikes behind Academy on 1093
Dec 8 @ 2:00 PM: Bike Build Party at the Merrell Center in Katy (come assemble & celebrate!)

How to Donate:
🔗 Online: bikereg.com/swcc-registration-2026
💵 Cash/Check: Make payable to “SWCC” & deliver to Khalid (our treasurer)
🤝 Employer Matching: Double your impact! Email Khalid at [email protected] for large donations or matching info
Spread the Word: Share this post, the link, or tag friends/family! Help us crush the goal by November 25, 2025.
Impact: 100% tax-deductible—every dollar buys bikes & covers delivery through KCM. Watch this Fox26 story on our past builds! 📺
Let’s Make It Happen!
Your rides, events, and generosity build our community and brighten kids' holidays. Join the fun, open your hearts (and wallets!), and let's roll into Christmas with SWCC! 🎄✨

10/07/2025

🚴‍♀️ KCM Annual Bike Build Fundraiser – Help Us Raise $25,000! 🚴‍♂️
For decades, Southwest Cycling Club (SWCC) has partnered with Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) to deliver the magic of a new bike to local kids in need through KCM’s Santa Sleigh Program. After losing a major donor in 2021, we’re stepping up to keep this tradition alive, and we need YOU to make it happen in 2025!
🎯 Our Goal: $25,000 to gift bikes to kids this Christmas.
💙 Why It Matters: A bike isn’t just a gift—it’s a ticket to adventure, freedom, and joy for a child. Your support makes these moments possible.
How to Help:
✅ Donate Online: bikereg.com/69241
💰 Cash or Checks: Made out to “SWCC” and delivered to our treasurer, Khalid.
🤝 Employer Matching: Does your workplace match donations? Contact Khalid at [email protected] for details on large gifts.
📢 Spread the Word: Share this post, the donation link, or email it to friends, family, or coworkers (if allowed). Let’s hit our goal by November 25, 2025!
🌟 Impact: Every dollar is tax-deductible and goes straight to KCM for bike purchases and delivery.

Join our rides, come to our events, and open your hearts (and wallets!) to bring smiles to kids this Christmas. Together, we can make this holiday unforgettable! 💪

BikeReg - online cycling event registration

05/11/2025

Happy to all our
It’s your day so your other half’s can’t say no to you so go buy a new or whatever you want, it’s your day!

05/09/2025

WE NEED YOU!
TX State TT Championship – Volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed in the morning and afternoon to make this event happen. Please signup to volunteer at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544AFAD22A6FA7-56468118-2025 #/ or email Charlie Johnson at [email protected]

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

05/08/2025

WE NEED YOU!
TX State TT Championship – Volunteers & Racers needed
Registration is open now at: 2025 Texas State Championship Time Trial Online Registration https://www.bikereg.com/tstt
There is NO onsite reg.(closes at 5PM TODAY!)
Volunteers are needed in the morning and afternoon to make this event happen. Please signup to volunteer at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0544AFAD22A6FA7-56468118-2025 #/ or email Charlie Johnson at [email protected]
Make your plans now to either race, volunteer, or both. There are many categories to race in either the ITT or TTT events. Start forming your TTT teams. Don’t have a TT bike? Consider the Merckx, Gravel or other categories to test yourself in this race against time.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!