What is the purpose of the Maverick Cycling club?
How do I become a member of the Maverick Cycling club?
How much are dues?
How do I participate in a club ride?
What is the purpose of the MavCycle list?
How does the MavCycle list work?
How do I join the MavCycle list?
I missed a message on the MavCycle list, is there an archive of messages?
How do I race for UTA?
What if I have another question?


Q: What is the purpose of the Maverick Cycling club?

A: MavCycle is the official cycling club for The University of Texas at Arlington. It allows both Mountian and Road cyclists of all levels to enjoy the sport of cycling. It allows students, faculty, and staff of UTA the chance to meet other bikers and organize group rides. The club also allows students the chance to compete in Collegiate Mountain and Road bike races.


Q: How do I become a member of the Maverick Cycling club?

A: Contact UTA Rec-Sports at (817)272-3277 for more information or show up to one of our meetings or rides.


Q: How much are dues?

A: $5 per semester


Q: How do I participate in a club ride?

A: Check the MavCycle list or web page for ride times, and show up.


Q: What is the purpose of the MavCycle list?

A: The MavCycle List is the official e-mail list and communication forum for the club. We will use it to discuss official club information, such as meeting notes, ride times, and race schedules. It can also be used by the club members to discuss bike gadgets, new ride times, and car-pooling to races and rides. All that we ask is that you keep your messages on cycling related issues and save personal info (dirty jokes, dates, etc.) between personal e-mail.


Q: How does the MavCycle list work?

A: Anyone, including people not on the list, can e-mail the club at utacycling@gmail.com. The message then gets distributed to everyone that is included in the list.


Q: How do I join the MavCycle list?

A: To join the MavCycle list simply send an e-mail to utacycling@gmail.com and for the body of the text type "subscribe mavcycle {your name}" without the quotation marks and brackets. An e-mail will be sent to you with futher directions on how to complete your subscription.


Q: I missed a message on the MavCycle list, is there an archive of messages?

A: Yes there is an archive of the messages sent to the MavCycle list. The archive is located at http://www.uta.edu/student_orgs/cycling/email/email-archive.html


Q: How do I race for UTA?

A: Any full time student is able to represent UTA at races. You will need to purchase a license from NORBA for mountain races and USCF for road races. Licenses are usually available at races or on-line through USA cycling. College rules require a team jersey or a plain jersey. A UTA team jersey is available, you will need to purchase it to represent the school.


Q: What if I have another question?

A: Please post your questions to the list utacycling@gmail.com

 

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