May 2, 2009 Kids Bike Day

The 2009 Kids Bike day will be held on May 2 (3 rain date) at Storyland. A group of volunteers met at the Met and began planning. It became obvious that to be successful, we would need many volunteers for planning, mechanical expertise, organizing/leading, assisting on May 2, cooking, and probably many other areas. In order to provide a way to get club and other volunteers, a sign up sheet is available on-line at the included address. Please consider volunteering for this worthy club project. We need you!

To sign-up, click here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GhajpDWmwYphjeE4i4AIJg_3d_3d

October Club Announcements

October 28 - Fall Club Meeting
The Fall club meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at the Red Parka Pub. Festivities will begin about 5:30 with plenty of choices available in the Pub ! As always our meetings are open to members and friends. It's never too soon to be recruiting new members for next year !
For details, click on: http://mwvvelosocialevents.blogspot.com/


October 11 - Bike for Books
The tour will begin between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude by early afternoon—every participant can choose their own route and own pace since this is a tour and not a race. The mountain bike trails will be well-marked, nobody will get lost. Even if you don't normally mt. bike you will enjoy this tour. Food and drinks along the way will be provided to all participants.

All bikers and volunteers will receive a book, a bike bottle, and are invited to a free big lunch at the finish (Elvio’s pizza, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, coffee from Frontside Grind, and more).
Many local businesses, restaurants, and ski areas have donated numerous free giveaways and gift certificates.

The Registration fee is $20 for individuals, $30 for couples, $35 for families, and $10 for students 17 and under.

Some club members will be there and plan to do an intermediate ride starting at 8:30. Come and join in for a nice ride with great comraderie!

For more details: http://velorides.blogspot.com/

Fall Fun for MWVVelo Members and Friends

Get your calendars out and save the evening of Tuesday Oct. 28th so you can be part of the fall gathering of fellow cyclists. This year's fall fun is being planned right now by Dick Pollock and details will follow in the www.mwvvelo.org social section.
A few things are for sure already: There will be good food, there will be a recap of the season's rides, discussion of next years club plans and for those in attendance there will be drawings for prizes, including discounts for massages with Licensed Massage Therapist Donna Cormier, a long time club member and cyclist., a full month membership to Cranmore Family Fitness Center ( our latest new sponsor of the MWVVELO Cycling Club!! ) , two punch cards for 6 spinning classes each and 5 individual passes to spinning classes at Cranmore Center. Spinning is a great way to stay "bike fit" during the "white out months"....

this is always a good chance to see all our valley cycling friends and exchange lies about our great feats this season!!

More will follow, BUT PLEASE REMEMBER TO SAVE THIS DATE SO YOU WON'T MISS THE FUN.!!!

3RD ANNUAL BYOB3 RIDE AND BARBEQUE

THE MWVVELO BICYCLE CLUB'S FREE BYOB3 RIDE AND BBQ WILL BE HELD THIS COMING SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD (RAIN DATE 24TH.)THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO ANYONE SO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY.FOR DETAILS, PLEASE GO TO :http://velorides.blogspot.com/search/label/Saturday%20Rides

Items of Special Interest

Bartlett Library Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00

Here's one you won't want to miss! If you are a cyclist, history buff or just like a good laugh you'll want to take part in the presentation/book discussion on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:00 at the Bartlett Public Library.

We will be reading The True Account by Howard Frank Mosher. In a quixotic recasting of the Lewis and Clark story, Mosher traces the adventures of True Kinneson and his nephew Ticonderoga on an epic race to beat the famed expedition to the Pacific.

Marianne Borowski will do her own recounting of this famous expedition as she shares her adventures while tracing the Lewis and Clark expedition on her bicycle!

Come join us for this fun-filled, double-punch program. Books are available at the library, but if you are short on time and can't get to the book come anyway and enjoy the presentation.


Attention Mount Washington Valley Velo Club Members and Friends:

Sally McMurdo, Velo Club member, and Bill Kennedy, president of Granite State Wheelmen, are teaming up to offer a League of American Bicyclists' Road I Course this fall. This 9 hour course will teach basic bike safety, maintenance, and handling skills. The purpose of the course is to teach bicyclists skills to make them more independent, confident, and safe on the roads and trails. It is also the prerequisite course to the League's LCI ( League Cycling Instructor) training. It is open to adults and children over 14 of varying cycling experience and knowledge. The cost of the course, including materials, is about $60 per person.
The course is designed to divide time between the classroom and outside bike activities. About 4 hours will be spent inside in discussions, activities, and demonstrations related to bike maintenance, safety, and the laws regarding bicyclists' and motorists' rights and responsibilities. The remaining 5 hours will be spent outside on parking lot drills and on road practice of bike handling and safety maneuvers. The completion of the course will be a multiple choice test and on road evaluation.
The location and date of the course has not been determined, at this time. The plan is to schedule it for a weekend in September. Sally would like to know who's interested in taking the course and whether they would prefer a one day 9 hour session or a 2 day session format.
If you are interested or want more information, please contact Sally at https://webmail.roadrunner.com/webedge/do/mail/message/mailto?to=srmcmurdo%40yahoo.com or call her at 603-383-9405

Steve Blum's BBQ Ride Saturday, July 19

It was a good day for a ride and nearly 30 people came to participate. There were at least 5 different rides that folks chose to do: A longer, through Crawford Notch to Jefferson/Whitefield and back ~85 miles. A ride through the 4 notches in a counter-clockwise direction returning over Bear notch ~80 miles. A ride through Crawford to Trudeau road and back ~60 miles. A ride through Crawford Notch to Fabyans (Irving station) and back ~40 miles. Ride to Willey House and back ~ 26 miles. Some groups encountered rain, which in retrospect, was refreshing, but all in all, there were many smiles at the BBQ.

Thanks to everyone for participating and thanks to Steve for hosting such a fine event.

I have a few pictures and if any of you have some additional, please send @ rolanddubois@roadrunner.com

July 19-Steve Blum's Backyard BBQ Ride-July 19

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All are Welcome!!!

Last year Steve's ride was one of the best attended monthly rides for the club. Maybe it's Steve's great cooking! He will be supplying Kabobs and soft drinks for all who can attend the ride and or BBQ at his home. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you would like and any adult beverages you may want. Steve will have coolers and ice. In order for Steve to plan for food, please RSVP if you will attend at: 374-2722 or steve25@roadrunner.com

If you have ordered but not picked up your new club jersey yet, they will be available at the ride and BBQ.

More details @: http://velorides.blogspot.com/search/label/Steve%20Blum%27s%20Backyard%20BBQ%20Ride

"NEW JERSEY NIGHT"

This Thursday evening, July 10, will be "New Jersey Nite" at one of our club sponsors, the Red Parka Pub.

No, this isn't a party for Garden State folks, or a bus tour of the Meadowlands looking for Jimmy Hoffa, It's that our new MWVVelo Bicycle club jerseys will be available that night. We will have them ready for you to pick up in the Red Parka's Pub, during the following hours: 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm and then again after the Parka's busy dinner hours, from 8:00pm until 10pm.

If you are able to, please get to the Parka during these times to pick up your ordered club jerseys. Please bring either a check or cash. Each jersey is $45. No jerseys will be given out without full payment. Only pre-ordered jerseys will be available.

We will set up another pickup situation for those of you who can't make it this Thursday evening, so, we'll be in touch.

Bear Notch Loop

Although less than perfect weather, thirteen folks showed up for the June 26 ride to do the Bear Notch Loop. Thanks to Trish Ashworth for "directing" the group. Part of the group later re-convened at the "Red Parka" for some much needed R and R.

(for more pictures, go to:http://picasaweb.google.com/rolandedubois/Saturday628

First Annual Bike and Gear Swap

The first annual Bike and Gear Swap/Donate held last Saturday, June 14, was a real success. Over 20 tables of Bike and Recreational Gear were available with proceeds from the tables going to the N. Conway Library. The club gained several new members, made some money for our youth cycling program from sales donated items and helped give the community an opportunity to reuse and recycle recreational equipment. I think that next year we will see an increase in participation, donations and sales, as people are made aware that this event is available to them. My thanks to Dick Pollock, Roland Dubois and John Routhier who helped at the event, as well as a "thank you" to those who donated items for us to sell. Glenn Ashworth

Volunteer Opportunities

Please note that there are several opportunities for club members to volunteer for cycling related activities in the Mt Washington Valley area. A link was created to assist anyone who wishes to volunteer. Go to upper right and follow link.

East Side of Bear Notch

Tom Matchak, Marianne Borowski and I just climbed the East side of Bear notch road this afternoon. We had fatter tires on (I was on a mountain bike) and we were able to negotiate all the way to the height of land beyond the 3rd lookout. There were some snow crossings that should disappear in a few days. At the height of land, however there is still about a packed foot, or so, of snow, so that will not melt as soon. We came back down the same side which was a blast! Please be careful if you plan to do it on "skinny" tires.