From: JohnV [jvanvelzor@woh.rr.com]

Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 5:03 PM

To: Kevin Hoffer; Kevin Hoffer

Subject: WBC News

MEETING NOTES

Paula got us started on time.

Did you order a GOBACA T last year and not claim it?? Call Paula.

How about a WBC polo shirt?? Paula is taking orders. Those of us at the meeting have placed our orders. Call Paula.

The Wellness Fair was Oct 22. Paula and George worked it—a Technicolor company event that might be an opportunity to find new cyclists.

Summer Adventure

The Stewarts have a summer plan. Riding across America!! Paula’s dad will accompany them in a motor home. You likely know, Kent and Kevin and Kyle were on the support crew for the Team Type 1 in the RACE Across America! So, they know the route. Piece of cake.

The Hilly Hundred

Several of us rode the Hilly—or some of it—or strolled it!

George, Donna, Teresa, John, Bonnie, Jim Miley, Pam and Russ…. all—went to Indiana. Jim, Pam and Russ rode the WHOLE thing! The rest of us …. had other things to do on Sunday. And John did a lot of walking on Saturday. (Sunday included a 20% grade… enough to make John take a hike!)

But it was a great weekend. Fall colors; brisk weather (colder‘n’heck Saturday night! 35 degrees??). Lotsa emergency vehicles—none of us, fortunately. The Saturday lunch—unlimited, scrumptious, fried chicken…...the ultimate biking food!

John vows to lose 30 pounds for his return match. (and is having his ride re-geared!).

Think About this…..Bike the Boros

Ride the 5 boros of New York City on May 3. Along with 30,000 other riders! Think about it. Look it up. www.bikenewyork.org

42 miles. 30,000 riders. Registration usually closes by April 1. It is roughly a 10 hour drive. Jersey City or Liberty, NJ might be good (cheaper) places to stay. There is a view of the Statue of Liberty across the bay, and a bike path along the Hudson. New York is 5 minutes by water taxi or train. There is a RV campground and marina. Hotels range from $109 up. There is a beautiful state park, Cheesequake, 40 miles away.

Any interest???

Christmas Party

Will again be at the Bush residence early in December, exact date to be determined soon.

Your 2009 dues may be paid then. Checks for $12 per address should be made out to Teresa Gallinis.

Goal Keeper

As the cycling season winds down here in the northern hemisphere, it's time to set goals for 2009.

"Ride more" doesn't cut it.

For a goal to be effective, it must be specific. "Ride more than Big Ring Bob" is better. But a goal also has to be measurable: "Ride more than Big Ring Bob and make him cry like a baby."

It's also smart to establish different levels of goals. You need stretch goals and lifetime goals, such as, "Ride more than Big Ring Bob, make him cry like a baby and ultimately crush his manhood."

Need help creating your own goals? Read on.

Goal: Learn to change a flat.
Stretch goal: Learn to change a flat in less than an hour, for cryin' out loud.

Lifetime goal: Never change a flat because you're so inept that someone can't stand the delay and does it for you.

Goal: Ride to work one day per week.

Stretch goal: Ride to work everyday.

Lifetime goal: Ride right past work because you're retired.

Goal: Complete a century.
Stretch goal: Complete a century in less than 6 hours.
Lifetime goal: Burn more calories than you eat at the rest stops.

Goal: Keep bike clean.
Stretch goal: Keep bike clean enough to eat off.
Lifetime goal: Buy new bike whenever old one gets dirty.

Ride Schedule

To volunteer to lead a ride, contact John @ jvanvelzor@who.rr.com

Note: most rides range from 25-45 miles, with some country roads and hills. A food stop at a local restaurant is customary. Ride speed usually averages 13-14 mph, but there are faster And slower riders. Faster or slower riders are encouraged to ride at their speed – we regroup at turns, or the food stop for sure! We rarely lose anyone, and most can find others of about the same capability.

Call the ride leader before the ride to confirm it is still on – and to assure the leader someone is planning to show.

Weather is not always a deterrent.

Sat Oct 25 meet at Xenia Station at 10AM - John will lead a 30 miler with lunch ?? somewhere

Sat Nov 1 Donna will lead from her home at 10

Sat Nov 8 at 10AM from the Gallinis home

SUNDAY Nov 16 at 11:30 AM Stewarts will lead from their home

Sat Nov 22 George will lead starting from home at 10AM

Next meeting Nov 11

See Ride Leader phone numbers below and on on page 4—save them.

Cronins, Dave & Karen

937-783-2991

Gallinis, Bob & Teresa

804 Faris Rd

Wilmington

937-685-5454

Ride Leaders cont’d. from pg 2….

Stewarts, Kent & Paula

4617 St Rte 22&3 West

Wilmington

937-655-8323 or 937-728-9021

Johnsons, Matt & Mark

258 Weaver rd

Sabina

937-218-6116 or 937-302-8066

Ride leaders continued………….

John V

937-545-1717

Bush, George

1218 Warren Dr

Wilmington

937-725-6497