Covered Bridge Ride Report

Thanks to Bob Immler for leading the April 18 TNR. The "Covered Bridge Ride" brought out 30+ riders of all skill levels to tour the covered bridges near Keene, NH and wander the roads near Swanzey Lake.

20+ hungry Tuesday Night Riders enjoyed a Mexican feast at Margarita's in Keene, sharing a group of tables and taking over 1/2 of the upstairs! Food and drink was abundant - along with conversation covering local and national politics, bike gear, epic rides, and how a few of us managed to get lost, even with Bob's cue sheet.

Sunday Morning Training Rides

Sunday Mornings

Road - "Training Rides"
Start: Brattleboro Common, Ready to ride at 8:30 AM.
Route: TBD, 30-40 Miles
Food:
Ride Leader: Everyone!

Be ready to roll out at 8:30 AM on Sunday mornings from the Brattleboro Commons for a "training" ride averaging 17-18 mph, for 30-40 miles. Friendly, not too competitive training rides with the occasional "town line sprint" and a great workout. Turn it down a notch and use the ride to recover from a Saturday of racing, take in some scenery with light traffic and an eclectic road bunch, or ride up front and get your heart pumping and be ready for that next race or charity ride.

As the season progresses we hope to see recreational and new road riders out at the same time. Don't feel intimidated by the hammerheads - let's get out with a slightly less intense group and enjoy Sunday morning cycling together!

West Hill Shop Grand Opening

Drop in to the West Hill Shop Sunday, April 23, for the grand opening of the new, improved shop. Browse bikes and summer riding gear in the new timber frame addition, reminisce in the old shop, and save your hard earned $$ with special pricing all day!

And... join the Putney Bicycle Club while you are checking out the new space. Membership forms are at the front counter.

Putney Bicycle Club Membership

The PBC is undergoing our annual membership drive. Please join and support the local cycling community. Membership runs for one year. You can join at any time, but as the cycling season is upon us, we ask that you join by May 1, 2006.

PBC Membership Perks

• PBC logo water bottle

• Members may attend PBC sponsored workshops at a discount or for free!

• Members may attend PBC sponsored clinics at a member price!

• Discounts on West Hill Shop sponsored races.

• Discounts on PBC clothing available at the West Hill Shop.

• Access to a future "Members Only" section of the PBC website to share your ride reports, photos, and training tips with other members.

• Future access to online cue sheets and local route and trail information.

• Invitation to the Summer Cycling Feast, following the August 29 at the West Hill Shop.

• Putney Food Coop Coupon
  In support of the PBC and healthy lifestyles, the Putney Food Coop is generously including a one time 10% off Coop Coupon with every PBC membership!

• Ten/Ten at the West Hill Shop
  All PBC members may shop the West Hill Shop on the 10th of the month and receive 10% off any cycling related purchases. Bikes, parts, sale items, labor charges, and West Hill clothing excluded. Dates for TenTen are from April 10 through November 10.

• Support the local cycling community!

Single Memberships are $20
Couples / Family Memberships are $30

Download the membership form here. Drop it off at the West Hill Shop or mail it in to PO Box 804, Putney VT 05346-0804.