Important Message From the NWCC Club President
In the wake of the untimely passing of Troy Ottmer, NWCC’s longtime Treasurer, the board has been working to access and verify club assets, obligations, and records. The board decided in early February that until issues related to these are resolved, NWCC activities will be paused and/or cancelled.
Specifically, the 2026 Bluebonnet Express has been cancelled and all club-sponsored activities are on hold until further notice..
During the hiatus, please continue to ride together. Now, more than ever, we see the importance of personal connections while doing the healthy activities we love. However, formal support (refreshments, ride leaders, pace groups) will no longer be coordinated by or through the club at this time.
Thank you for your understanding and support at this very difficult time,
Sabrina Strawn, Board President
on behalf of the
2026 NWCC Board
The Bluebonnet Express is promoted and sponsored by Northwest Cycling Club. It is one of two rides that we organize each year to promote cycling in the greater Houston area. The proceeds from this ride go in various directions, are predominantly cycling related, and are naturally subject to the profitability of the ride.
Several Boy Scout Troops use this ride as their major fundraiser. We budget an amount for them each year and if the ride turns out more profitable, we increase the donation to them. The troop has volunteers, scouts and parents, manning our rest stops and start/finish area.
Northwest Cycling Club supports the following organizations for 2025:
- Suzannah Smiles – The SB250
- Alkek Velodrome Youth Cycling
- Boys and Girls Country
- Houston Food Bank
- Waller County Sherriff Office
- Waller Assistance & Restoration Ministries
- Waller ISD
- Walk to End Alzheimer’s
- Boy Scouts of America
- Royal ISD
- Bike Houston
- Waller County Fair and Rodeo
In addition to the above, NWCC sponsors weekly rides, open to not just club members but all cyclists – new and old – beginner to advanced. On a typical, good-weather day, it is not uncommon to see over 200 cyclists show up for our Saturday rides. Throughout the year, NWCC also organizes cycling educational classes and skills clinics and, of course, a host of other cycling related activities.
So, as you can see, NWCC is all about giving back to the cycling community and for the advancement and education of cycling in general – from local to state and nationwide. It’s the funds from our annual Katy Flatland Century and Bluebonnet Express events that allow us to do these things.
Northwest Cycling Club (NWCC) is a tax exempt Sec 501- 3C organization.
NWCC Donation to Scout Troop 219 for Supporting the 2025 Bluebonnet Express
Our donation to Scout Troop 219 for their support of the 2025 Bluebonnet Express. We truly appreciate your participation in making our event a success! – Amy Smith
Troop 219 proudly supported two of the rest stops for the Bluebonnet Express—and in fact, all rest stops are staffed by local Scout Troops. These efforts not only provide essential support to the riders but also help fund valuable troop activities. Donations made to the Scout Troops go directly toward supporting their local programs, leadership development, and summertime outdoor adventures.
NWCC Donation to Scout Troop 469 for Supporting the 2025 Bluebonnet Express
Our donation to Scout Troop 469 for their support of the 2025 Bluebonnet Express. We truly appreciate your participation in making our event a success! Troop 469 proudly supported one of the rest stops for the Bluebonnet Express—and in fact, all rest stops are staffed by local Scout Troops.
These efforts not only provide essential support to the riders but also help fund valuable troop activities. Donations made to the Scout Troops go directly toward supporting their local programs, leadership development, and summertime outdoor adventures. – Troy Ottmer & Steven Freeman
NWCC Donation to Scout Troop 567 for Supporting the 2025 Bluebonnet Express
Our donation to Scout Troop 567 for their support of the 2025 Bluebonnet Express. We truly appreciate your participation in making our event a success! – Amy Smith
Troop 567 proudly supported one of the rest stops for the Bluebonnet Express—and in fact, all rest stops are staffed by local Scout Troops. These efforts not only provide essential support to the riders but also help fund valuable troop activities. Donations made to the Scout Troops go directly toward supporting their local programs, leadership development, and summertime outdoor adventures.
NWCC Donation to Sea Scouts Ship 502 for Supporting 2024 Bluebonnet Express
Our final donation to Sea Scouts Ship 502 for their support of the The Bluebonnet Express Presented by Northwest Cycling Club ride!
We truly appreciate your participation in making our event a success! – Troy Ottmer
Our Sponsors for the BBX – Bluebonnet Express and the KFC – Katy Flatland Century
CONTACT INFO
Sponsor Address
Northwest Cyclery
17464 Northwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77040