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25th Ann
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Let’s Eat!
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Andrew Spiller 26th AnnualMemorial Challenge Ride & PicnicThe schedule is set for the July 19 event – see Page 4 for details...
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Our Mission:> Teach and promote bicycling for transportation,
recreation and health. > Preserve and proclaim the rights of bicyclists as
operators of vehicles. > Schedule and and organize bicycle rides, tours
and other activities on a regular basis. > Cooperate with other groups in promoting
bicycling. > Advocate the use of approved helmets. > Advocate the safe and responsible use of
appropriate lands for off-road cycling.
This Newsletter is published as scheduled below by the Rochester Bicycling Club
Newsletter Deadlines:Mar Feb 15th Issue 1April March 15th Issue 2May April 15th Issue 3June May 15th Issue 4July June 15th Issue 5August July 15th Issue 6September August 15th Issue 7October September 15th Issue 8Nov-Dec October 15th Issue 9Jan-Feb December 15th Issue 10
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Contributing?The editor accepts all bicycling related, member submitted articles, photos and artwork for the newsletter. Special consideration is given to RBC related activities, rides, special events and your personal exper iences, cyc l ing t ips and adventures! Share your stories!
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Board MeetingJuly 8th7:00 pm
Brookside SchoolS. Winton Between 590 & Westfall Rd
Andrew Spiller MemorialRide & Picnic
July 19th7:00 am
Farmington Town ParkCorner of Collett Rd & CR 8
Map #148
Flat Tire ClinicJuly 29th
7 pm - 9 pm Christ the Good Shepherd Church
Andrew Spiller Memorial Challenge Front PageRide and Picnic
In This Issue iAnnouncements 1 - 3Andrew Spiller Challenge Ride & Picnic 4Announcements 5June Ride Statistics 6Cyclocross 7 - 8July Lake Placid Ride 9Safety is Your Business 10Our Club Heritage - The Beginning 11Tour de Keuka 12Tour de Kingdom 13CAMBA 14Rochester G.R.E.A.T.S. 15Board Minutes for May 2014 16 - 17Want Ads and Paid Ads 18 - 20Board of Directors and Coordinators 21
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Welcome To Our New Members through June 2014
ClinicsAfter 4 very well attended clinics this year by Andy Stewart, the last Flat Tire Clinic is being offered this month. For 2014 we have 5 Clinics on the calendar and 1 bonus Clinic.
The “Flat Tire Clinic”Offered 7/29; 7 pm-9 pm
This clinic returns with the goal to help members learn how to handle the number one reason to stop your ride, the dreaded flat tire.
This will be a hands on session, attendees may bring in their own bikes, or just a wheel, and any tools/supplies they have. Wheel removal and reinstall ing, t ire and tube replacement, understanding the common causes of flats and how to avoid them in the future will all be covered.
Andy's email is [email protected]
Michelle AmerineRobin AttridgeSusan BarnesMelissa BaxterMelissa BraunAl BushnellMark CaffiersNancy CannarozzoJacqueline ChristmanAnita CornellDavid CornellNatalie CorreaRobert CrossMargie CulbertsonDoris DeFrezeBob DiciaccioSusan FeilJason FlemingKim GoppertMichelle HaysSusan HuedepohlDenise JohnsonJeff KleeRonald LehnisGreg MacalusoJim MeyerJim MullinMelanie B MurphyJackie OlsenAntoinette PalmisanoMichael ReynoldsCarla RomeroLinda SardiscoRichard SatterleeAnne ShieldsBob SmithCarol ThielKatie VillaniJeff Weidner
Re-Cycle old inner tubesAlchemy Goods (in Seattle) is a company that recycles used bicycle tire tubes. They have a tube collection partnership with retailers all over the US. You can drop off old tubes at any store that sells Trek Bicycles, or at REI. For more info on how and where to recycle your old bicycle tubes, please see the upcycling page on their website:
http://www.alchemygoods.com/upcycling.html
courtesy of Mary Dan Cooper
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Order New Jerseys On-Linehttp://rbc.wildapricot.org/Jerseys
Greater Rochester Area Bicycling Map 2014 Edition Now Available
http://www.gtcmpo.org/Bike_Map_2014/BikeMapInfo.htm
The 2014 Greater Rochester Area Bicycling Map prepared by the Genesee Transportation Council utilizing road ratings provided by volunteer members of the Rochester Bicycling Club, is now available. The ratings represent the opinions of experienced bicyclists on the rideability of major roads based on existing road conditions and features such as pavement width and quality, traffic volumes, presence and type of shoulders, and posted speed limits. Copies of the map are available at the following locations:
• Bicycle Outfitters, 72 Main Street, Brockport• Bike Zone, 2100 Ridge Road West, Greece• Mac 5 Bikes, 37 East Main Street, Webster• Park Avenue Bike Shop, 2900 Monroe
Avenue, Pittsford• R Community Bikes, 226 Hudson Avenue,
Rochester• Sugar's Bike Shop, 2139 North Union Street,
Spencerport• Towners Bike Shop, 1048 University Avenue,
Rochester• More locations to come...
Individual copies can also be requested by telephone at the number provided below. Electronic copies in por tab le document format (PDF) may be downloaded. Please be aware that road conditions may change and bicyclists must always be aware of vehicular traffic, potholes and other road hazards.
Additional information and maps available from:
Genesee Transportation CouncilCity Place ● 50 West Main Street ● Suite
8112
Rochester, NY 14614-1227Phone: (585) 232-6240
Fax: (585) 262-3106
Richard DeSarra
New DISCOUNTED Prices on OLDER Style Jerseys!
All sales finalNo returns
$25.00
Sizes available:
Women Small (4)
Contact:Richard DeSarra
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Tour Volunteer NeededOpportunity – We are looking for ride leaders to help out with a scenic downtown ride as part of the Cycling the Erie Event on July 14th. Volunteers will lead groups of bike riders from Genesee Valley Park to High Falls along the Genesee Riverway Trail. This is an optional 7.5 mile bicycle tour offered from the Rochester rest stop in Genesee Valley Park for the Cycling the Erie event.
Tours are planned starting at 11:00 am and the last tour departs at 3:00 pm.
If you are interested in volunteering or have any additional questions please contact:
Sara Scott - [email protected] 585-820-8860.
Canal Ride Opportunities
Each summer, Parks & Trails New York invites cyclists from across the country and around the world to New York State for Cycling the Erie Canal and Cycling the Hudson Valley.
These are fully-supported bicycle tours that promote our efforts to expand New York’s trail network and advance bicycle tourism. I would really appreciate your help in spreading the word about our rides among members of the Rochester Cycling Club. Escape for a week this summer and join Parks & Trails New York on a fully-supported bicycle tour:
http://www.ptny.org/biketourintro
A Helpful ArticleFive ways to keep your bike safe
without a lock.This is a really good article, and may come of
use to you some day!
Click on the link below to find outmore about this!
5 Ways to Keep Your Bike Safe Without a Lock
courtesy of Tamara Grossman
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Andrew Spiller 26th Annual Memorial Challenge Ride & PicnicBREAKING NEWS --------- BREAKING NEWS
Schedule set for the July 19 event – see details below
President to provide and cook hot dogs for the picnic – more below
Who will receive the award for the most miles ridden on July 19???
Entrance fee for the Challenge Ride is – Bring a dish to pass for the picnic at 2:00 PM
What is the Challenge Ride? It is a great day for the RBC to gather in one place for many different types of riding. You can ride 12, 25, 50 or any number of miles during this 24 hour event. Yes, we will be there through the night to cheer on riders who opt to ride throughout the night. This is the day when you can challenge yourself to ride a little further than normal, of maybe even set a personal best for distance ridden in one day. Or it can be a day where you come out to do a comfortable ride and socialize with other riders. There are no other RBC rides scheduled except those at the Challenge ride on this great day for riding.
Farmington Town Park sits in the middle of a figure eight loop, with each loop being 25 miles. (See RBC map 148) This way you are never more than 12.5 miles from the start (or finish). There is also a 12.5 mile loop usually used by our night time riders but this loop may be ridden any time of the day. This loop is all right hand turns so there is no crossing of traffic. For anyone riding at night please wear reflective clothing and lights are a must.
Directions to the Farmington Town Park – Located at the corner of Collett Rd and County Rd #8. Take Rte. 96 east to rte. 332 (north of Canandaigua) take a left at the light and go to Collett. Right onto Collett Rd, thru the next intersection, over the RR and just past the highway dept. garage puts you almost at the driveway to the park. An alternate route is to take RT 96 eastbound past the rte. 332 intersection, turn left at CR#8 and a couple of miles up the road just after crossing the RR, the park is on the left, at the corner of Collett and CR#8.
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Schedule for Rides during the day and evening
Ride Departure Time Ride LeaderStart the Day Ride Anytime On your ownLoop Ride 8:30 AM Ride Leader NeededededMystery Ride 10:00 AM Bill & Sara TureLoop Ride 10:00 AM Bob TretterLoop Ride 12:00 Noon Ride Leader NeededSlow&Easy 12:30 PM Picnic Time 2:00 PM – till ????Night Ride ~9:00 PM Gary ButterfieldEnd of Challenge Ride 7:00 AM Sunday
PICNICSince we have the gas grill set up, our President Whitey Link will provide and cook hot dogs for anyone who would like one. Whitey is a master hot dog griller and we encourage you to come out and sample his culinary skills. Of course if you are not into hot dogs, feel free to bring the meat of your choice to grill.
History of the Challenge RideAndrew Spiller was a great long distance rider who was tragically killed when he was hit by a car during a very long endurance ride. Andrew was an RBC member and contributed to the club in many ways. The Rochester Bicycling Club has held this ride for 26 years in his memory and this would be a great day to come out and ride and honor Andrew. As a club, let us set a new rider attendance record this year.If you have another ride that you would like to lead out of the park during the Challenge Day, Get some riders together and go for it.
If you have any questions or suggestions about the Challenge Ride, please contact Bob Lechner at:
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As of June 11th there have been:
110 reported rides > 4 rainouts> 9 ride sheets outstanding> A total of 1132 riders, consisting of 277 individuals, accumulating 39,723 miles.> Participating riders have averaged 4.1 rides and 143 miles.> 35 people have done 10 or more rides> 3 people have done 20 or more rides.> 84 first time riders so far this year.> Each non-rain-out has averaged 10.3 riders.
By most measures this is very similar to this time last year.
Steve Riegel, Otto Muller-Girard, Paul Knerr, Kathy Riegel, and Monica Guenther each have 900 or more club miles so far.
Two rides so far this year have had 25 or more riders. They were Honeoye Falls-E. Groveland with 28 riders and E Victor- Cheshire with 27 riders. The Impromptu rides have gotten off to a slow start compared to last year.
Ride leaders are reminded to mail in their ride sheets within 2 weeks of the ride and to complete the weather conditions rating. Even if the ride is rained out you need to return the ride sheet or at least email me to let me know.
Contact: [email protected]
Summary Stats June June June June June 2014 vs 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2013
Rides ridden 127 128 132 118 110 93%Rainouts/ 0 riders 8 6 7 6 4 67%Ride sheets outstanding 7 15 30 15 9 60%Total riders 1518 1217 1356 1180 1132 96%Total accumulated miles 49,851 43,317 47,429 39,035 39,723 102%# Individual riders 304 244 263 275 277 101%Avg rides per rider 5 5 5.2 4.3 4.1 95%Avg riders/ride average 12 9.5 10.3 10 10.3 103%Avg miles per rider 164 178 180 142 143 101%# riders >= 1000 miles 2 3 4 1 2 200%# riders >= 2000 miles # riders >= 10 rides 35 35 # riders >= 20 rides 3 3
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WORLD CLASS EVENT COMING TO ROCHESTER
For your viewing pleasure – and FREE of charge on October 11 & 12, 2014 – an international cycling event will be produced at its ultimate level here in Rochester, NY. Remember this name: Ellison Park Cyclocross Festival, because we will be hearing and reading about it for years to come.
Do you recall the Criterion (or Crit)? Bike teams from all over the world whizzing around a mile-long course in downtown Rochester and thousands of spectators? To put the upcoming event in perspective, the Crit was a Class 2 event. The 2014 Ellison Park Cyclocross event is Class 1, a designation rarely bestowed by cycling’s governing body, the UCI. Yeah – THAT governing body - the same organization that oversees the Tour de France. There will be only NINE Cyclocross events of this caliber in the western hemisphere this year. As in any sport, with each escalating level, the field gets much more competitive and the action gets much more exciting. Because this a Class 1 event we will be treated to viewing the world’s most skilled racers in the sport. They will come from all over Europe, USA and Canada and there will be two companies here to film the event: Behind THE Barriers (owned by Jeremy Powers – current US national Cyclocross champion) and Hook-S-One (owned locally by Dan Strine). You’ll have access to live internet streaming, interviews and pre & post analysis even while being a part of the excitement in person.
Yes, Rochester, we have hit the big time!
So what is Cyclocross anyway? Most of us have heard of races involving mountain bikes (MTB), road bikes and bicycle motocross racing (BMX). Cyclocross is a hybrid of all three of these. Like road racing, the bikes have 700-cm wheels, narrow tires and drop bars. Like MTB, the racers ride on a lot of different surfaces and often use knobby tires and disc brakes. Like BMX, Cyclocross racers ride on short, varied-terrain, spectator-friendly tracks.
Compared with the three more familiar types of bike races, the tactics in Cyclocross are pretty straightforward and pacing is essential. There is no drafting and no peleton. The emphasis is on the racers aerobic endurance and bike-handling skills.
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For the cycling fan it is the best of all possible worlds. You can actually watch The Whole Race in person, not just watch riders fly by once or a couple of times. You get to see the racers dismount to carry their bikes over obstacles and hop back on to tear off again.
The Ellison Park venue is especially fan-friendly, event producer Scott Page explains, because “It is an amphitheater setting where 70% of the race can be viewed from one spot. The riders pass immediately in front of the fans on the flat and then zig-zag back and forth as they climb the hill, dismounting and carrying their bikes over obstacles.” You’ll see determination and grit on their faces up close and personal – not to mention mud splashed all over themselves from the muddy climbs included in the track. It’s this combination of cycling, stunt riding, carrying, running and scrambling over obstacles that makes Cyclocross so exciting. If you like to watch sports, you’ll love this event.
Fast and Dirty Details on the 2014 Ellison Park Cyclocross Festival:
• The world’s best Cyclocross racers will compete.• UCI Level 1 rated Richard Fries will be announcing the event• Film crew on site televising the event• Good Smoke BBQ available for purchase• Rorhbach Brewing Company beer tent• Artisan brewed coffee by Joe Bean Coffee Roasters• A bounce House for the kids
Read the next few RBC newsletters for more details on the Ellison event.
Also go to the Cyclocross link:http://ellisoncyclocross.com/
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In about one week Many RBC’ers will be enjoying some of the best bicycling in New York State in Lake Placid! The weekend of July 11 – 13 will be fun and we will have many great rides to choose from!
This is a wonderful weekend with all types of bike riding, with many different road rides and mountain bike routes. Rides will range from easy, short routes to moderate length rides with some climbing to long routes with 10,000 ft. of climbing. There are Lots and lots of options for riding in the mountains. If you fancy yourself a climber, there is always Whiteface MT to climb; this is a long tough ride with a thrilling decent back town the mountain.
And for those who only want to ride a little there is always hiking, canoeing, and many other adventures in Lake Placid. Oh did I mention the dining, many very good restaurants from the brew pub to a couple five star restaurants and everything in between. And our Social Director, who wishes to remain anonymous, is planning a great Saturday post rides party on the lawn at the motor inn.
Last year a dozen RBC Riders enjoyed a great weekend and got in lots of great riding and we had sun the entire weekend and we explored many different cycling routes. Our home base for the weekend will be Town & Country Motor Inn 2200 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY 12946. Phone 518-523-9268 or [email protected]. Their web site is www.tcmotorinn.com. There may still be rooms available at $99 per night with a minimum two night stay. Since our weekend will be during the Tour de France, we may be able to prevail on Bogdan, one of the owners to set up his TV in his shop out by the pool to watch the tour after our rides for the days we are there. Anna and Bogdan are great hosts and you will enjoy their hospitality.
This motor inn is very close to the Placid Planet Bike Shop and is within easy walking distance to the center of town.There are many other lodging options in Lake Placid, just go on line and check all of them out. However the International Horse Show has been extended into the weekend of the 11th thru 13th so accommodations may be tough to get if you wait too long.
Make your reservations NOW and if you have any questions please contact Bob Lechner at: [email protected]
If you plan on going please let Bob know.
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CHANGING YOUR LANE POSITIONTo prepare for most intersection maneuvers, you need to change your lane position. Even between intersections or when making a right turn, as just described, you may have to move farther toward the left side of the right lane. So far, we've gotten by with a quick description of how to look back and check for traffic.
But when making a left turn, you often have to move across more than one lane. It's time to go into more detail. Before you change your lane position, you must always look back for traffic. Your sense of balance is in your head, so you need some practice to turn your head without swerving.
Some bicyclists change lane position without looking back, because they're afraid of swerving. Don't trust your ears! Many cars are very quiet, and a bicycle behind you is even quieter.
Practice looking back in an empty parking lot. Ride along a straight, painted line. Turn your head to glance back, and then look forward again to see whether you're still riding straight. To keep from swerving, think about the position of your arms. If you don't turn the handlebars, you won't swerve.
The best way to look back depends on your riding position. If you're sitting upright, swivel your neck and your back. If you're in a low crouch, duck your head sideways. Some bicyclists even duck their heads underneath their arms. Turn your head to glance back, and then look forward again to see whether you're still riding straight. To keep from swerving, think about the position of your arms. If you don't turn the handlebars, you won't swerve.
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The year was 1967...........Perhaps long ago to some, and yet to others, it may seem like just yesterday.
The date may not be significant to anyone but an RBC member, but it was a landmark year none the less!
As the three people occasionally met and discussed their love of bicycling, an idea began to emerge......an idea of a club of people who shared their love of bicycles.
Those people were Jack Kemp, Wally Nielsen and George Rennie. From that humble beginning emerged the Rochester Cycling Club. They had a newspaper article printed in March of that same year. The time must have been right, because 45 persons attended the first organizational meeting of what was to become the club. Dues were set at $3 (single), $5 (for a family).
Wally was elected President, with George as VP and Nick Sorochty as Secretary and Treasurer. The first newsletter was published in July and for a few years was published 3 times yearly, with more frequent issues published as the club grew and became more active.
Before the club was officially formed, they held 3 Sunday rides. Afterwards, there were 14 scheduled rides between May and Oct.
Club founder George Rennie passed away in 1979 after a long battle with cancer. His bike shop on Alexander St continued to remain open for several years by Jack Kemp eventually moving to East Ave across from Wegmans before it finally closed. Wally Nielsen passed away in 1989, but Jack Kemp is still around wrenching at Pedallers bike shop! Wally was most known for his involvement with rail trails and the footbridge over the river in Genesee Valley Park is named in memory of him. Check it out sometime when you stop to look at the "four corners" of the canal and river.
Over the next few months, we will chronicle the history of the Rochester Bicycling Club, from it’s beginning to the present day.
The material for these articles were researched diligently by many contributors, not the least of which were Karen Managan, Bary Siegel and Hank Walck.
George Rennie helping out a young boy
Jack Kemp“Cyclodynamic Specialist"
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July 13, 2014
Join us for the 2014 JDRF Tour De Keuka and play your part to cure diabetes. Don’t miss out on the regions premier cycling event on July 13th 2014 around scenic Keuka Lake!
The Tour de Keuka is a charity bike ride benefiting JDRF. The ride begins in Hammondsport NY, the “Coolest Small Town in America” and heart of New York State Wine Country. There is something for everyone with 12, 45, 55 and 100 mile distances, hills, and flat scenic stretches around the Keuka Lake region, the Jewel of the Finger Lakes. All donations go to JDRF for research to cure diabetes.
The day begins with registration and an opportunity to fuel up with breakfast provided by Tops. There are two departure times 7:30 and 10:00, with registration preceding each by at least an hour. On the course you will find white Tour De Keuka signs clearly marking each turn and a few in between to assure you’re on the right road. Support vehicles with yellow Tour De Keuka flags carry all the equipment you need provided by Kingsbury Cyclery. They will help you with flats and minor repairs. The volunteers at the rest stops every 20 miles will cheerfully keep you fed and hydrated. At the end of your journey enjoy a complete dinner offered by Corning Catering
Cost:• Online and early paper registration: $10• Day of event registration: $15• Minimum total donations to ride: $100• $200 gets you a Tour de Keuka tech-tee• $300 gets you our coveted Tour de Keuka custom Hincapie Sport Jersey
Team registration is available!
Invite your friends and family to ride for your team! Team members can ride the same route or choose from any of the 4 options.
Starting Point:Hammondsport Fire Department8521 State Route 54Hammondsport, NYContact Tina Kurzepa at [email protected] or 315-559-2063 for more information.
Visit our Website www.tourdekeuka.com for registration information
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There is a new local mountain bike club, Central Adirondack Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA), a chapter of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA). You can now become a member of CAMBA by going to imba.com. With your membership, you get a dual membership to CAMBA and IMBA.
CAMBA's goal is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences and continually improve mountain biking opportunities in the Central Adirondack region through trail advocacy and development, group rides and other membership events.
What members can expect when they join CAMBA:
* Trail Advocacy: CAMBA will work with DEC, APA, and local governments to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences and continually improve mountain biking opportunities. Your membership will give CAMBA a stronger voice.
* Trail Maintenance and Building: Throughout the year CAMBA will coordinate trail maintenance and construction to improve the experience on our area trails and expand mountain biking opportunities.
* Events: Participate in CAMBA events to have fun or volunteer to help out. All for a good cause -‐ to help raise awareness of our great trails and community -‐ and to raise funds for trail projects.
* Group Rides: Explore our trails on CAMBA group rides.
* Clinics: Looking to learn a little more about bike maintenance, changing a flat, or maybe you want to improve your riding skills? Come to one of our clinics to learn more about your bike.
* Club Meetings: Come to CAMBA club meetings, make your voice heard and get involved! Not able to make it to our meetings? We'll keep you informed through our web presence.
* Social Events: Come to a CAMBA social event that may not be as much about riding and trails as it is about having fun, making new friends and chatting about mutual interests.
To be put on the email list for up to date information contact:Ted Christodaro at (315) 357-‐3281or [email protected]. Join CAMBA at IMBA.com
Want to make a donation to CAMBA:Send to CAMBA P.O. Box 390 Inlet, NY 13360.
Like us on facebook "CAMBAtrailsadk".
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RBC Board Meeting Minutes: 10/6/2013
Present: Whitey Link, Richard DeSarra, Bob Lechner, Andy Stewart, Dale Vanocker, Brad Jensen, Dave Natrop, Cindy Fleischer
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. The minutes from the September board meeting were approved.
Committee/Officer/Director Reports:
Cindy Fleischer, Membership: 20 new members joined in September, 16 new members joined in October. No renewals either month.
Dave Natrop, Treasurer: $7849.34 balance in Key Bank. noted some specific income and payments, all typical for this rather quiet time of year for the club. Nothing new in the investment account, interest due in October and will be reported at the next BOD meeting.
Brad Jensen, website: 61 people have registered so far for the volunteer dinner. Brad reported he will send out another reminder within the next week. He expects attendance at the Volunteer Dinner to be what it usually is. There was some conversation about the forms Brad wrote for the website for the dinner registration. While most present believed they were easy to follow he will be simplifying them.
Dale Vanocker, newsletter: Requested the full slate of 2014 BOD nominees to publish in the November newsletter. All Members will then have access to the information prior to the mid-November Election/pizza meeting. Nominee names will also be published on the website.
Andy Stewart, Ride of Silence: Thank you notes have been sent. Andy will be handling the pizza party/election details.
Richard DeSarra, Advocacy: Lots of great, creative, low cost improvements are being made for cycle traffic in and around Rochester. Bob Cooper and Richard attended a public meeting with Rochester Chief of Police. The Chief is going to appoint an officer to lead the bike patrol unit. The officer will serve as the Rochester Cycling Alliance (RCA) & RBC liaison. The Chief indicated there will be more education for the police regarding the new cycling infrastructure (green lanes, bike boxes, sharrows). Green lanes are used extensively in Portland, Austin, Boulder, etc. The green lanes fall under the perusal of the NYS DOT and are being tested in NYS. There are several in the City of Rochester now and there will be up to a dozen more by the end of 2014. There is the problem that many cyclists and motorists currently aren't sure how to regard or use these road markings. The City of Rochester is looking for grant money to educate the public. Here's a video demonstrating the promotion and use of the bike box in Portland, OR and how it helps prevent the right turn "hook" cut-off of cyclists by cars
Do you own a tandem and are
looking for other teams to ride with?!
!The G.R.E.A.T. Society is comprised of a group of tandem enthusiasts in the greater
Rochester, N.Y. area.
!Our mission is to announce and/or provide opportunities for Captains and Stokers to
get together for rides and events that are social in nature and that typically involve
another favorite pastime of cyclists - the enjoyment of food!
!For more information about G.R.E.A.T.S.
Call Mike Barber: (585) 507-7829
or go to: www.greatstandem.com
GREATER ROCHESTER EATING!
AND TANDEM SOCIETY!(G.R.E.A.T.S.)
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RBC Board Meeting Minutes: May 13, 2014Present: Whitey Link, Brad Jensen, Dave Natrop, Bob Lechner, Andy Stewart, Bill Crowe, Sara Ture, Bill Ture and guest John Steinmetz
The meeting called to order at 7:00 PM by President Whitey Link.
Approval of minutes for the April 8, 2014 Board Mtg: The meeting minutes were approved with no changes.
John Steinmetz of Steinmetz Planning Group and a member of RBC attended the meeting to make a request to the Board. His company has been hired by the Town of Chili to work on their Bicycling Master Plan. He would like to use those RBC maps which include roads in Chili as input to the planning process. They would be used as specific examples of routes that bicyclists use in the town. The maps would be included in public planning documents. The Board voted to approve use of these maps with the stipulation that RBC be named as owners of the map and that wording is included to say that the maps are not to be duplicated.
Committee Reports:
Membership: Cindy reported the following via email: New members in last 30 days: 34 individuals, 9 families Total 2014 active memberships (not overdue) to date: 347 individuals, 190 families, 23 life members = 560 active memberships
Member at Large Bob Lechner: Bob and Cindy represented RBC at the Sierra Club Environmental Forum on April 17th. He was very enthusiastic about the number of people they were able to talk to about the Club.
The Lake Placid weekend has about 12 people signed up so far.
Also, Bob is writing an article about the Challenge Ride for the next newsletter.
The Open House went well with good attendance and mostly positive comments on the feedback questionnaire. Bob suggests a rehearsal before next year’s event. He also suggests that the PowerPoint presentations for each talk include more visuals and more details.
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Treasurer’s Report: Dave reported a current checking account balance is $11,773.77. The Morgan Stanley account balance as of December 31 is $20,710.63. The last month was one of relatively few transactions.
Member at Large Andy Stewart: Ride of Silence (scheduled for May 21st) planning is going well. Emails will be sent to potential riders a few days before the event. Volunteers are needed for the evening of the event. The budget should be very close to last year’s amount of about $600.
Statistician: Brad reports most ride waivers have been sent to him with only about 5 outstanding at the present time.
Website: A page has been added to allow purchasing of newsletter advertisements via PayPal. The web site host, WildApricot, will be making an upgrade to the Club site on June 21. No visible change is anticipated however. There have been some issues with the Club App for IPhones. In general, such issues should be reported to Pamm Ferguson who will communicate with Onno to have them resolved.Jerseys: Mark reported via email the sale of three jerseys during the past month. He asked that board members review the jersey inventory report he provided. The report showed that we have run out of 4 jersey sizes. At some point we'll need to decide if we want to re-order the current jersey or go with a new design.
Publicity: Mark reported via email. He will be attending ADK Expo on June 14th to represent the Club and is looking for more volunteers to staff the Club booth.
He will also representing RBC at the Spokes & Ink event on June 7th and is looking for others to volunteer as well.
Ride of Silence: Mark has been involved this past month in contacting several media outlets for the purpose of providing publicity for this year's event, including WROC, WHEC, WHAM, WPXI, the local Penfield Station, and the D&C. Andy has at least one interview lined up at this time
Old Business: None
New Business:Bike Case Rentals: Cynthia Cooper has asked that someone else take over the duties of storing the bike cases and handling of the rental of the cases. It was decided to put a request for a volunteer to do this in the next newsletter. If no volunteer comes forward, the cases will be sold.
Next Meeting: The next board meeting will be held at 7PM on June 10, 2014 at the Brookside School in Brighton.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01
Minutes submitted by Bill Crowe, Secretary
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FOR SALE:1999 Schwinn Paramount, 56cm. Hand built by Curt Goodrich http://www.curtgoodrich.com with Reynolds 853 steel tubing. It’s the 463rd of about 750 bikes that Curt built. Components are a mix of Dura-Ace and Ultegra. A truly fantastic ride. Can be seen and ridden at Mendon Cyclesmith.Contact for questions is David Snyder, 943-4050. [email protected] Asking $1,100 / OBO
Bicycle Cases for Rent to Club Members Going on a bicycle tour and you need to ship your bicycle via air, w a t e r o r g r o u n d transportation safely?The club has cases for rent to our members at $2.50 per day.These are hard cases to protect your bicycle from damage.Details on our rental agreement are on your club’s CD.To rent the cases contact Beth Johnson email: [email protected]
The new RBC website now also hosts a “classified section.” You may post or purchase items there. Go to RochesterBicyclingClub.org and click on “Members Area, Forums, Classified Ads.”
CANNONDALE SYNAPSE CARBON $1200Frame Synapse Carbon Fork Synapse S.A. V.E. Ultra CarbonFrame size 58cmRims (NEW) Shimano Ultegra 6700 TubelessTires (NEW) Hutchsion Fusion TubelessFront/Rear Derailures Shimano Ultegra 6700Brakes Shimano Ultegra 6700Brake/Shift Levers Shimano Ultegra 6700Cables GORE Ride On Professional Crank Shimano Ultegra 6700 Compact
50/34Rear Cassete Shimano Ultegra 6700 11-28Chain Shimano Ultegra 6700
Great Condition, Pedals not included
Call:585 202-‐9763
TREK 7200 WSD16” Womenʼs Hybrid, 8-speed. Showroom New (<50 original miles), Peacock color. Lists at $540; Asking $350, incl. wireless comp. Call (585) 752-8027. View Specs at: http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=2010&brand=Trek&model=7200+WSD
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For SaleCannondale R1000 -Low miles
> Carbon Fiber Fork> CADD8 Frame> Carbon Fiber Tru-Vativ Crank (triple)> Ksyrium Elite Wheels> Carbon Fiber Seat Stem> Carbon Fiber Pedals (included)> SLK titanium Seat> Shimano Wireless Speedo> Weighs 17 lbs.
$1200 or best offerDale Vanocker 227-7218 - [email protected]
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EVO Fitness Bike
T h i s i s a n indoor bike that mimics a Road Bike. You can work out with your bike shoes or sneakers and the bike sways back and forth o r y o u c a n keep the handle bars stable.Used a half dozen times max. It is in mint condition. Bought at Rochester Fitness Equipment for $1,600. Am asking a discounted $1,200 for essentially a brand new item.If interested please contact: Julie [email protected]
585-329-5095 – cell
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Officers: (Voting)
PresidentWhitey Link [email protected]
Vice PresidentMark Robbins 924-5982 [email protected]
SecretaryBill Crowe 319-0752 [email protected]
TreasurerDave Natrop [email protected]
Directors: (Voting)
EducationScott [email protected]
MapsGinn [email protected]
MembershipCindy Fleischer [email protected]
Newsletter EditorDale Vanocker [email protected]
PublicityMark Robbins 924-5982 [email protected]
RidesBill & Sara Ture227-1149 [email protected]
Directors: (Voting, continued)
Immediate Past PresidentBrad Jensen [email protected]
Members-at-Large: (Voting)Bob [email protected]
Andy [email protected]
Elaine [email protected]
Mike [email protected]
Coordinators: (non-voting)Adopt-A-Highway Hank Walck [email protected]
AwardsWhitey Link [email protected]
CD PublisherBrad Jensen [email protected]
Impromptu RidesPamm Ferguson [email protected]
Road AdvocacyRichard DeSarra [email protected]
Trail AdvocacyRichard DeSarra (as above) Steve Wowkowych [email protected]
Coordinators: (continued)(info as of Jan 1, 2014)Slow & EasyMike [email protected]
Social RidesMike [email protected]
Sweep RidesAndrew Henke [email protected]
Web SiteBrad Jensen [email protected]
Bike CasesBeth Johnson [email protected]
Winter MeetingBrian Managan [email protected]
Board Appointed Positions: (non-voting)
LibrarianTodd [email protected]
LAB TouringRide informationClub RepresentativeTodd Calvin [email protected]
LegalMark Bezinque Times Square Building45 Exchange Blvd., Suite 1000Rochester, New York 14614(585) [email protected]
Red Titles are Voting Members - Blue Titles are non-Voting Members