I Must Be Dreaming, How Quickly We Forget:
Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the comraderie of cyclists,
the talk, the last minute pumps of air, the clicking in, and the easy drifting out as a peloton.
“I miss riding in a group,” I’ll think to myself.

Be careful when riding in a group.

Check this site out:
http://www.bikelaw.com/blog/lost-art-of-the-group-ride/
 

Area road work to be aware of in planning rides and getting to them on time.  More than just Hilltown news in this article.

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Getting-There-Hilltowns-to-get-needed-paving-4509827.php#src=fb

 

serottaskip writes:  

 

We are looking for volunteers for the TOD and I wanted to reach out to your group. The TOD is happening May 4th & 5th. Saturday is a circuit race and time trial and Sunday is the road race. On the courses there are a few locations which would really benefit from having a volunteer who understands the dynamic between bike racing and cars.

 

Could you possibly post this information on your website and/or Facebook page?

 

For more details or if you would like to register to volunteer please go to www.tourofthedragons.com and click on the volunteer link.

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Thank you,
--

Christine Congelosi - Lulla

Director of Volunteers

518.677.7084

anthemvolunteers@gmail.com

 

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Discover Maine by Bike

 

Here’s your chance to discover Maine in a whole new way.  The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has launched a week-long bicycle ride, BikeMaine, that will run from September 7-14, 2013. The 400 mile loop ride travels on mostly rural, low traffic roads offering magnificent scenery and allows riders to explore six host communities, each providing a unique Maine experience:  college town, mill town, arts community, historic maritime village, summer colony, and traditional Maine camp.  Riders will enjoy meals featuring locally sourced, in season food, tours and nightly entertainment. The $875 registration fee includes a fully supported route, 18 meals, ample beverages and snacks during each day’s ride, baggage transport, camping facilities, hot showers, and other rider amenities.  Visit BikeMaine.org for more detailed information.  This year’s ride is limited to 350 riders, so sign up today to ensure your place in the inaugural BikeMaine ride. 

 

--

Zach Schmesser

BikeMaine Event Coordinator

Bicycle Coalition of Maine
PO Box 15272

34 Preble St.
Portland, ME 04112
207-623-4511 
www.bikemaine.org

Dear New England Bike Club: I'm writing to invite you to the 12th Annual Maine Women's Ride. This year's ride takes place on June 2nd in Freeport.  Planning for the ride has been underway for months and we're confident that this year's ride will be our best yet!  We have added a new 75-mile route and will have plenty of activities before and after the event that will make the whole day a blast for riders of all levels.   New this year is the “Bike Ambassador” program.  We’re giving new participants the option of riding with experienced Women’s Ride cyclists.  Think of an ambassador as someone who will keep a new rider company, knows the route, is confident about riding anywhere and can help when something comes up. If you would like to be an ambassador, or would like to ride with one, please  email us. We've also added some awesome new merchandise this year, including a limited edition Women's Ride jersey, long-sleeve performance shirt and a short-sleeve cotton t-shirt.  Head over to the website to check out the apparel and make sure to add to your cart when you register!  We will be offering pre and post-ride massage and upon your return, you'll be welcomed with music, yoga and a party!  We'll have free munchies, discounted beer, music and LOTS of door prizes--including a bike from Gorham Bike and Ski, biking apparel, gift certificates for massage and facials, and other items to pamper you and enhance your biking life.   As always, our event will be very well organized and the routes will be fully supported with leaders and sweeps, rest stops, as well as extensive bike safety, mechanical support and SAG wagons. If you haven't signed up yet, please  register now!  Invite your friends, workmates, daughters, mothers and aunts.  The more the merrier!  If for some reason you can't ride this year but would like to participate, please consider  volunteering. I hope to see you in Freeport on June 2nd!   --                   Nancy Grant Executive Director nancy@bikemaine.org

Bicycle Coalition of Maine P.O. Box 15272, Portland, ME 04112 info@BikeMaine.org | 207.623.4511 | www.BikeMaine.org

hjwilkie writes:  

The Twin Bridge Project Started on April 4 and is expected to be done by June 8, 2013.

https://www.dot.ny.gov/news/press-releases/2013/2013-03-26

 

daverender writes:  

On a spring ride last year, someone said to me, "Gee, Dave. Aren't you a little overdressed?" My response: "THE GRID DON'T LIE." Later as we started out, she started complaining how cool and breezy it was - wished she'd worn some pants and a jacket. Moral? THE GRID DON'T LIE.

A while back when I started commuting to work all year around, I often had a hard time figuring out what I needed to wear. I decided to start making notes of my garb during various weather conditions. Being a "grid guy," I drafted a table with temperature ranges across the top (0-5 degrees, 5-10, 10-15, etc.). Down the left column, I wrote in any piece of clothing I wore (short-sleeve shirt, LS shirt(s), jacket, gloves, helmet shell, light pants, heavier pants, long johns, etc.). As I rode throughout the months that year, I always logged in what clothes I was wearing by marking an "X" down the column for that temperature. If it was windy I maybe added a layer. As the grid filled in, it became easier to figure out what to wear. Sometimes things needed to be tweaked a bit, but by the end of the year, the grid was complete and extremely helpful. 

So when people bust on me for overdressing, I simply shout, hey "THE GRID DON'T LIE!" Throughout the years I've shared my concept with fellow riders who really liked the idea and actually encouraged me to write a newsletter article (hence this!). If any of you would like to see a copy of my grid or get a blank one to use as a template, feel free to contact me at drender@nycap.rr.com.

Dave Render

serottaskip writes:  

 

Hi,

I am doing a research on competitive and recreational cycling. I found your contact information on the Web page of the League of American Bicyclists. Since you are a representative of your cycling club or team, I suppose that you are in touch with recreational and competitive cyclists.

I am a marketing researcher and I am exploring the lifestyles, motivations and cycling habits of cyclists of all levels and abilities in order to develop innovative cycling training plans. I would very much appreciate if you could transfer this email to the cyclists of your club or team.

Each participant in the survey has the chance to win one of our gift certificates worth $150 which can be used to purchase cycling apparel like clothing, helmets, eyewear, etc. at www.ekoistore.com

The data obtained will only be used for statistical analysis, is not linked to individual respondents and will not be used for solicitation. If you are interested, I will communicate the results of my study to you. The results will improve your understanding of the lifestyles, motivations and habits of cyclists of all levels.

For my research to be valid, I need the input of completive athletes as well as recreational cyclists. I hope to recruit cyclists for my questionnaire with your help. Thank you very much for your collaboration.

Run the chance to win one of our gift certificates for cycling apparel worth $150.

Click on the link below to access the questionnaire :

 

https://fr.surveymonkey.com/s/MNG6QCXUSNY1

 

Thank you for your participation and for forwarding this invitation to other recreational or competitive cyclists.

If you have any questions about my research project, please contact me by email.

 

Michael Jungbauer
veloresearch@gmail.com

 

serottaskip writes:  

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I am conducting a study that investigates how cyclists value different forms of bicycle transportation networks. I am administering an online survey to individuals who are at least 18 years old, own a bicycle, and live in the United States. I am conducting this research in the hopes that it can help policy makers and city planners better understand cyclist’s preferences when it comes to where they ride their bicycles.

 

I am writing to you to see if your organization would be interested in helping me recruit participants. The survey will gather information about how individuals value different transportation networks as well as some basic demographic data similar to what you would see on the US Census. The survey will only take about 12 minutes to complete. Individuals who complete my survey can enter to win one of ten Amazon gift cards. I will be raffling off two $100 gift cards four $50 gift cards, and four $25 gift cards. Entering this raffle is completely voluntary.

 

I will be extremely grateful if you can help me by sharing a link to the survey portal where my survey is being administered. The best way to do this is by emailing your members directly with the link. I think it could also be helpful to post the link on your website, blog, and/or social media site (Facebook or Twitter). This project has a very short timeline, the survey will be open from now until April 5th, and I need to gather as many responses as possible so your help will be greatly appreciated!  

 

Here is the survey link:

 

http://ucsas.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_298lnFRkTGuAH0F

 

I would love to answer any questions you may have about this process. Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions about sharing this survey or about my research. Thank you so much for your time and willingness to participate in my research!

 

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Cassie Finer

Economics Honors Student Class of 2013

University of Colorado

Tel: (707)326-9489

cassie.finer@colorado.edu

 

 

 

serottaskip writes:  

 

2013 SARATOGA TOUR DE CURE NEWS:

 

Yeah, it’s cycling season once again!!!  Come ride with us.  Are you looking for the “ride of your life” this spring???  If so, why not join your club’s team, Team Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club, and ride in the 2013 Saratoga Tour De Cure for diabetes.  Challenge yourself, ride for a good cause, and come away feeling fulfilled…start a “chain reaction”, this year’s theme. 

 

This year’s tour takes place Sunday June 2^nd from the Saratoga Springs H.S.  Outdoor routes consist of the following distances: 10, 25, 50, 65, and 100 miles.  Don’t own a bike?  Uncomfortable riding on the road?  Not a problem.  The Saratoga Tour offers an indoor spin tour as an alternative to its road tour. 

 

To Register:  Go to diabetes.org/saratoga. Once there, click Register, then click Join an Existing Team. In the box next to Team Name type Mohawk Hudson Cycling Team, hit Search, then follow the registration directions.  Registration fee is $25 per person with a minimum fund-raising requirement of $200.  T-shirts are given to all registrants collecting $200 with additional prices earned with donations of $250 and up.  The more you collect, the bigger your prize.  Cyclists who ride with diabetes can register as Red Riders and will be given a free Red Jersey for doing so.  Wear the jersey during the Tour and hear the chants of support to the tune of “Go Red Rider Go” from other riders and onlookers.