Hi, welcome. I ride with the San Antonio Wheelmen. Its a great club. Let me know when you are here, and we can plan to meet up at a ride if you would like. http://www.sawheelmen.com/

The riding in the texas hill country is great, which is where we do most of our weekend club rides, just a short drive from the city.

Where are you working? You mention academia, I work at the UT Health Science Center. PM me if you want.