Formed in 2006, the Texas Irish is a non-profit group that was created to raise money for local and national charities. What began as 18 riders is now a 65-person team of cyclists who ride for the joy of competition. We are not professional athletes. We are your neighbors and coworkers; male and female, young and old. We meet for weekly training rides and compete in events ranging from local club sponsored charity races to the USA Cycling National Road Festival.

We have many reasons for our cycling team to come together as we train and race. Our personal goals to compete and maintain good health are important to be sure, but we exist as a team to bring our vision to the community and to those we encounter in our lives beyond the cycling world. Cycling is an individual sport with a strong team aspect. Our mix of riders and athletes fosters a spirit of hard work toward a common goal. We actively seek new Texas Irish team members to introduce them to the sport of cycling, offering a positive, healthy alternative to high impact exercise and an alternative form of stress relief. We want to be seen as a group who enjoys good health and the company of friends. We invite anyone that has a passion for cycling and fund raising to join us!

We feel that it is important to give back to the community as we enjoy our success both personally and as a team. Over the last few years, the Texas Irish team has raised over $150,000 for the Bike MS charity ride.