From: JohnV
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Sent: Tuesday,
January 15, 2008 6:21 PM
To: Tom
Wilson; Becky Wagner; Beth Ballein; Bob and Donna Ayers; Bob Gallinis;
Bob&Teresa Gallinis; Brent; Bruce Barrett; Bruce&Family Barrett;
Charlie McIntire; Dave & Karen Cronin; Diane Miley; George Bush; Jim Miley;
Jim&Donna Burnett; Joe etienne; John Brugel; Kent Stewart; Kent Vandervort;
Kerri fortman; Kevin Hoffer; Kristine Hughes; Matt Yeary; Matt, Mark and June
Johnson; Me; Mike & Beth Ballein; Sam Gomez; Steve Kleinhenz
Subject: WBC
News
Wilmington Bicycle Club
Volume 7 Issue 1
January 2008
MEETING NOTES
Our First meeting of the new year was kicked off by First
Husband Kent Stewart, while President Paula frolicked in the Florida sun and
surf!!
Guest, Steve Black joined the meeting while his wife
attended another in the book store. Come, ride with us, Steve!
Mileage—we will wait until the end of January to give
everyone a chance to submit 2007 totals. At that point a Miles Master will be
named!
Submit, by going to the club website:
Wilmingtonbicycleclub.org; go to the Mileage page; click on
the webmasters address and submit! Or call him at 937-383-2766
GOBACA was discussed. Many questions arise. This annual event for many
years, was conceived as a club ride, then opened to the public, with the
thought to grow it into a bigger, club supporting event.
It has not “grown”, and would eventually be limited by
several factors: campground space, and liability concerns to name a few.
It is time to, again, list the ride in the Ohio Bicycle
Events calendar. To list, or not to list!!??
Since listing, we have signed up roughly two or three new
riders each year. These riders are also given membership for the next year—they
have historically never exercised their membership. Should we stop offering to
outsiders?
Cost—need it
be increased to better cover expenses? Campground fees have increased.
The route—while exceptionally scenic, it is a very
difficult ride. Over half of the participants do not ride the full distance,
both days.
The campground—is there another that might welcome
us?
The date—would earlier be better with regard to
weather?
Continue it as a two day event?
These and other questions will be discussed at the next
meeting. If you have input, share it with Paula, or come to the meeting.
In addition to GOBACA, we discussed other rides we want to
schedule this year. Those included our own, Sissy Sentury (George wants it
renamed—Teresa loves the name!!);FORBT—the Ohio
River area ride that gave George the chance to save a horse this past summer!
Frontier Ohio River Bicycle Tour (FORBT) - Saturday &
Sunday, Oct 4-5, 2008 at Georgetown High School
http://www.cincinnaticycleclub.org/
Calvins Challenge is back in
the mix, sponsorship having been picked up by another group; see www.calvinschallenge.com
; GOBA ; Make tracks to GOBA-20! This year's GOBA route pays homage to the
history of the train systems while celebrating our special year.
anyone??XOBA— The Underground Railroad Tour 2008
several of our club plan to ride—contact Matt or Mark
Johnson.
http://outdoor-pursuits.org/xoba/index.htm
We also discussed our traditional, self-supported summer
vacation ride plans. We have none yet.
In the past couple years we have toured Maryland and DC; the
Erie northshore; and had great fun. One suggestion for this summer is to resume
the Maryland ride—it was originally planned as a Chesapeake Bay ride, but we
didn’t get that far! This year we could finish what we started, starting from
the ocean and riding back to the DC area. More discussion needed. Any other
suggestions??
Bar taping demo was postponed until next meeting.
Safety in May.
Are there any “demos” you would like scheduled?
Call Paula
Quick Tip: Flat tires are never good, but they are even worse on
winter rides. Changing a tube is a dirty job when your wheels are mucked up by
wet, gritty roads. Your fingers might start freezing soon after they're out of
gloves. It gets worse when the tire and rim are a tight match, making it
difficult to pry the tire over the sidewall and then put it back on. So
in winter it's smart to use tires with a looser fit. There are
many tire brands and models, and some will go on and off your rims much easier
than others. Check at local shops for recommendations based on the rims you're
riding.
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Recent Scheduled Rides
Weather is taking a toll, but the
Saturday before Christmas, the scheduled ride went off from Xenia Station at
around 40 degrees and a few clouds. George, Kristine, Brent and John rode to
Yellow Springs and lunched at Youngs Dairy. It was great—whenever you think it
is too cold—you would be amazed how comfortable you are 30 minutes into the
ride. It’s like a summer day!!
The first scheduled Saturday in
January did not go as well, though the weather was as good. John backed out as
leader.
Dress in layers and get out there!!
We need to start the mileage count in January!!!
Mileage
The club is currently at 5932; last
year we finished with 60851. We are not far behind; if you haven’t turned in,
get it done soon. Go to the web site—the Mileage page has a link for you to
submit.
Race Results
If you race—athalons of any kind—and
want your results mentioned here—get the info to me!
937-545-1717
Club Jerseys (Shorts??)
are being discussed. Kent is
investigating cost.