Monday, March 31, 2014

Is Spring Finally Here?

            Although we had a light turnout for our planning meeting, we are nevertheless pleased to post our new schedule.  We want to thank everyone who agreed to organize a ride this year. 

            Tuesday Night Rides this year will again leave promptly at 5:30 p.m., so please plan to arrive a few minutes early in order to receive a map and be greeted by your ride leader.  Please try to bring a friend and introduce them to the other riders.
            Cyclists can again choose to ride with me in the “B” group, which chats along the way at a relaxed 12 to 14 miles an hour, or in the “A” group (the "hammerheads") in a pace line, which averages about 18 miles an hour.  This year we will try to regroup periodically along or rides, so that none of us get dropped.  If it is pouring rain, the ride will be cancelled.  If the weather is questionable, the ride planner will post on our Facebook page and call the West Hill Shop to let them know whether their ride will be taking place.
            Please remember to "ride right" in single file on the right hand side of the road, to the right of the white line, and remind others who forget to do so.  It helps to dress in bright colors and use reflectors to increase the chance that you will be seen by motorists, especially at dusk.
           Please renew your membership or join by sending your dues to Kathy Lapan at 78 Winter Street, Brattleboro, VT   05301.  Your dues enable us to promote cycling, especially with new and young riders.  Dues this year will continue to be $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Putney Bicycle Club members receive a 10% discount on cycling tops and bottoms, tires and tubes at the West Hill Shop.  A portion of your dues helps to pay for a barbeque dinner following our last ride this summer at the West Hill Shop on August 26th
            Our Facebook page continues to be popular, and we now have 184 members.  It may be found at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/PutneyBicycleClub/  Plans are coming together for a three day ride from Provincetown to Plymouth at the end of July.  Details will be posted on our Facebook page.  If you would like to invite others to join you on a ride, publicize an event, or post cycling pictures for others to enjoy, please use our Facebook page. 
            We welcome your questions and suggestions, and look forward to seeing you on our rides.  Ride safely!
President: Joe Cook (802) 257-0609 jfcook3@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kathy Lapan (802) 254-6547 kathylapan@comcast.net
Secretary & Webmaster Bob Immler (802) 221-4040 roamic@gmail.com
— Joe Cook