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Reality is setting in and I’m not happy about it at all. Fall is here with less daylight for riding and the time change just around the corner. What’s really a bummer is that there’s one less summer before I have no more left. I know, how morbid. lol The Reading 120 pro bike race was another success and the weather actually cooperated this year. Hopefully you had a chance to see some of it. Not only is it great to watch the riders, it’s also cool to run into riders from the past that you haven’t seen in years. It’s amazing how time flies but nevertheless, once a rider, always a rider. Wow, the Sunset at the Pagoda actually had a smidge of sunset this year. The clouds made it a challenge but more than 50 people came up to enjoy the food and drinks. There is little doubt that this event will be staying on our yearly calendar. Next up for the club, is Cranksgiving. Cranksgiving Ride, Saturday, October 29th at Trooper Thorns, club riders and others from around the area will be out in force to pedal from store to store buying groceries for those in need here in Berks County. Jim Borden will again be coordinating the event. Mark your calendar to either do the ride or volunteer to help put on the event. If you want to help out, email Jim at [email protected]. Let’s help families in need this holiday season by showing our support to the Berks County Food Bank. Last year, we raised 1999lbs of food. I don’t know about you but there’s something not quite right about that number. The BCBC Shoo Fly Classic on Sept 24th was a huge success. We had over 200 registered riders and actually had almost 70 sign up that morning despite the crappy weather. The course was marked great by Gary R. Registration was under control as usual with Marge, Wendy, Ann, Karen and Marce keeping things in order while Diane pushed the sale of socks and old Shoo Fly shirts. The check points were great, the sweep and Sag did their job and thanks to Tom’s wife Trish and daughter Jessica who took care of the food for most of the day. It was a great club effort with more than 20 members volunteering to make it another fine event. One thing I thought was pretty cool was that a lot of club members who did ride wore their BCBC jerseys. It’s was great to see them come into the parking lot in groups while many were wearing the club clothing after. Even our 60 mile sweep guys, Rick D, Mike T and Jim H were sporting BCBC jerseys so thanks to them for styling while clearing the course. BCBC was well represented throughout the day in a positive way so thanks to all for being proud members. There is NOOO WAY it could be successful without your help. Finally, special thanks to Tom Reppert for being the coordinator of the event, doing a great job even though he may have been considering therapy the week of the event from all the logistics and questions being thrown his way. Remember Tom, it’s not a death sentence so anytime the Shoo Fly therapy bills become too much, ask to be paroled. ;)
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The President’s Spin
Berks County Bicycle Club FOUNDED 1973
OCTOBER 2016 Volume 43 Issue 10 www.berksbicycle.com
MEMBER OF
BAC, LAB, SRGA, RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
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BCBC CLUB OFFICERS 2014-2016 President: Butch Ulrich [email protected]
Vice President: Phyl Geist [email protected]
Secretary: Ann Rollman [email protected]
Treasurer: Scott Franzen [email protected]
Ride Coordinator: Jeremy Rapp [email protected]
Membership: Kate Kennedy-Hug [email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Wendy Davis [email protected]
Advocacy & Trail Liaison: Walt Hug [email protected]
Shoo Fly Coordinator: Tom Reppert [email protected]
Social Stay Together Ride Coordinators: Marge Ehst [email protected] Karen Moyer [email protected] Marce Sheidy [email protected] Mileage Master: Gary Rollman [email protected] Webmaster: Butch Ulrich [email protected]
Racing Division President: Gary Rollman [email protected] Racing Division VP—OPEN Racing Division Secretary/Team Captain— OPEN Racing Treasurer: Scott Franzen [email protected]
For privacy reasons, the BCBC officer list will not appear with phone numbers in the web-based issues. Please do NOT forward this version to non-club member! Feel free to point others to the website version. Officer email contact information will still be of-fered on our website.
BCBC BIKE SHOP DISCOUNTS
The following bike shops offer BCBC members discounts. Members are required to show their current mem-bership ID card in order to qualify for bike shop discounts! The following bike shops will give 10% off regularly priced accessories and 5% off regu-larly priced bikes and unless stated otherwise.
BICYCLE BARN 839 Reading Blvd. (Rt.625) East Earl (717)445-8508 JB MOUNTAIN BIKES 207 W. Lancaster Ave, Shillington (610)777-5253 SHIRK’S Ligalaw Rd. East Earl (717)445-5731 SPOKES BIKE SHOP Rt. 61 Hamburg (610)562-8900 THE CRANK 203 W. Penn Ave, Wernersville (610)898-1500 www.thecrankpa.com VILLAGE BIKE SHOP 7 S. Village Circle, Reinholds (610)742-4786 WOLVERTON’S BIKE SHOP 2904 Kutztown Rd Hyde Park (610)929-8205
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Wallyball/ Social night
Date to be determined.
SAVE THE DATE! BCBC Annual Banquet
@ Oley Fairgrounds Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Saturday, October 29th Details and Entry form on
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Club clothing order. Last chance to order any long sleeve clothing like long sleeve tech shirts, tees, sweatshirt or hoodie, I will be placing an order on Oct 6th. Send me an email asap at [email protected]. You can see the prices in the newsletter but essentially, you’re paying only for the cost of the shirt as the club is picking up the screen printing charges. Just a thought about pulling in the pack: Throwing this out there to those who find themselves pulling the group and to the next couple riders in line. First, when pulling, don’t stay out there until your legs are ready to fall off because odds are, when you come off the front, you may actually fall off the back… Off the pack. And when pulling and you decide it’s time to come off the front, be sure to signal, then get out of line before slowing down or you can cause a definite jam up with the riders behind you. If you’re the second rider in line about to assume the front position, keep the pace steady as you transition or you could create gaps with the riders behind you because not everyone will be ready for a sudden increase in speed. One way to know that you’ve done this is that you’ll finish what you think is a good pull and turn around only to see no one is on your wheel. Ooops. Last but not least, for the 3rd rider about to move into the second position as these transitions are taking place, if the new front rider does transition to fast, in order to prevent the line from splitting apart, just hold the pace and slowly increase to try to close the gap. This will help to keep the line together. Finally, the forever reminder that the best way to know what’s going on with the club is by joining our club Facebook page. It’s pretty simple to do and it’s really great for ride updates. Just create a profile on Facebook and go to “Berks Bicycle” to join the page. The next club meeting will be Monday, October 10th at the Wyomissing Restaurant at 7pm. We’ll be talking about Cranksgiving, a club walleyball night and the Shoo Fly recap. Plus anything else club related. The meeting will last about 45 minutes and all are welcome. If you don’t already have one, you may want to invest in a red blinky light for the back of your bike as it’s getting dusky earlier these days. Butch
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MATT’S ADVENTURE RIDES
Welcome New Members! KEVIN MOORE JUDY LANDIS
STEVE KRAMER YVONNE GRUBBS
JAY JACKSON JANICE WOLF JOHN BRECK
BCBC MEETING Monday Oct 10
At 7:00 PM At the Wyomissing
Restaurant on Penn Ave. You can go before the
meeting to eat. They have a great salad bar!
Everyone is welcome ! Come share your ideas!!
Trail Rides
BCBC CLOTHING!! Sizes XS through XXX the XXL and XXXL sizes will be an additional $2 per shirt) Red, Gray or White Short sleeve tech shirt: $6 (run a little bit big) Long sleeve Tech: $8 Long sleeve Tee: $7 Sweatshirt: $8 Hoodie sweatshirt: $13
LAST ONE FOR 2016!
Lehigh Gorge Rail Saturday, October
15th 8:30am Join us for a fall foliage ride from Jim Thorpe to White Haven and back. Great ride
through the Lehigh River Gorge. Trail length is 23 miles one way, with a crushed gravel surface. We will eat lunch in White Haven. Meet at 8:30am in North Reading Plaza(5th St. Hwy.) in the parking lot behind the McDonalds to caravan to the start. Trail 46 miles Ride hosts are Laurie and Rusty.
LAST ONE FOR 2016!
Oct 29 Western Berks Ramble 8 AM Conrad Weiser East Elementary 69 miles 3400 ft climbing The last adventure ride of the season will take us from Wernersville to the base of the Blue Mountains on rolling terrain. The ride goes thru Bethel then will head east using quiet roads at the base of the hills. The mid ride stop, at mile 34 will be in Shartlesville. Then the ride heads towards Centerport and towards the hill at Blush Marsh Lake. Save something for the climb up Reber’s Bridge Rd as we head back to the start at Conrad Weiser.
Free pair of socks to club members who ride. If you haven’t received yours see Butch to get them.
Tires for 2017 There have been several inquiries about tires. All have been sold for 2016, but now is the time to get the best deals for next year. I am
looking into options and I believe I will again be able to order Continental Gatorskin tires, both 23mm and 25 mm widths. The expected cost will be $5.00 more per tire ($40.00) than this year, but still a great savings. We will be doing a pre-order to determine if there is enough interest and how many tires we should order. Please contact me by November 10th if you are interested. ([email protected])
Date and Time Starting Location Miles Rating Host
6-Oct 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley group lunch after this ride
21 2 Sid H
13-Oct 9AM Strausstown Ball Field parking lot, Oak St, Strausstown 21 3 David C
20-Oct 9AM Kutztown Community Park, S Laurel St, Kutztown 20 3 Jane B
27-Oct 9AM Weaver Markets, Adamstown group lunch after this ride
20 2 Don P
3-Nov 9AM Shillington Pool, Broad St, Shillington 20 3 Jim H
10-Nov 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 21 2 Dan L
17-Nov 9AM Boehringer's Drive-in, Rt 272, Adamstown group lunch after this ride
21 2 Poncho P
24-Nov 9AM Thanksgiving no ride schedule
1-Dec 10AM Wernersville, near tennis courts, Norman St and Stitzer Ave. 21 2 Scott F
8-Dec 10AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 22 2 Kathleen C
15-Dec 10AM Cocalico High School, 4th St, Denver 21 2 Bill R
22-Dec 10AM Wm Delong Park, Bowers Rd, Bowers group lunch after this ride 22 2 Richard D
29-Dec 10AM Cacossing Meadows, Reedy Rd, Spring Township 21 3 Lynn S
Links to route maps are on the Seasoned Spokes tab of the BCBC
website www.berksbicycle.com
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Seasoned Spokes outings are group rides of roughly 20 miles and take about 2 hours to complete. Some of the rides have a pre-post ride option that adds an extra 10 to 20 miles. These pre-post ride options are announced by email each week. Rides are rated 1, 2 or 3 with 3 being the hilliest and most difficult. Lunches are scheduled after some of the rides during the warmer months. Many of the riders are over 55, however anyone is welcome to participate. Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time with a bicycle in good condition, a bicycle helmet and anything you need to repair a flat tire.
For additional Seasoned Spokes information contact David Cruzan, 610-376-5048; [email protected]
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BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE SCHEDULE By Jeremy Rapp Ride Coordinator
First Number: Terrain Rating Terrain rating 1-5 rates the total hilliness of the ride.
1 = FLAT – easiest 2= GENTLY ROLLING HILLS–moderate terrain with easiest of hills (Almost anyone can handle). 3= SOME HILLS–Moderate hills with some steeper grades (Moderately Challenging–but within the ability of most riders). 4= HILLY – The number and difficulty of hills is quite substantial (Very Challenging).
5= EXTREMELY HILLY Extreme Challenge- steep and long hills most of the ride–Requires a very high fitness level).
Second Number: Total Mileage for ride Please note the Club policy on protective headgear: ALL Riders must wear Snell/ANSI rated helmets. Ride Host/Hostess will NOT give cue sheets to riders without helmets and that rider will not be considered an official participant of the Club ride. Please have your bike in proper working order BEFORE the start of ride. Arrive 10-15 minutes before start time so that all rides leave on time. Make sure you have a spare tube or patch kit and at least one water bottle. If weather conditions are questionable, the ride host may notify club members by posting a message on Facebook prior to the ride or make a decision at the starting location based on road conditions and weather forecasted at the time of the ride. SPECIAL RIDE DETAILS Special rides during the months will be highlighted in color. If you are hosting a special ride, please contact Newsletter Editor Wendy Davis or Ride Coordinator Alan Fineman before the 18th of each month to tell other club members about it. Did you have a great experience on a ride? Let us know and we’ll add pictures and stories about your ride!
Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
Sat Oct 1 9:30 AM NT06 Ontelaunee-Leesport
LoopNT25 Shartlesville- Shoemakersville Loop
3 3
22 41
North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in
Temple (Behind McDonalds)
Tom R.
Sun Oct 2 9:30 AM CW31 Hopeland Denver via South Mt 4 38
Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on
Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Matt F
Sun Oct 2 8:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Rick D.
Sat Oct 8 9:30 AM SL45 Birdsboro- Oley Loop 3 40 L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2 Blks off of Rt
562 Brad S.
Sat Oct 8 8:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in
Temple (Behind McDonalds)
Jane B.
Sun Oct 9 9:30 AM WY17 Bowmansville Days WY08 Wooltown Loop
4 2
43 24
Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in
Wyomissing Diane R.
Sat Oct 15 9:30 AM BR14 Adamstown-Bowmansville-
MG BR03 Reamstown Express
4 3
23 42
Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt.
625 in Knauers Kent S.
Sat Oct 15 8:30 AM Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail 46
Meet at 8:30am in North Reading Plaza (5th St. Hwy.) in the parking lot behind the McDonalds to caravan to the start.
Laurie and
Rusty
Sat Oct 15 9:00 AM Social Stay Together ride Last one for 2016! 20-25 Oley Valley High School
Jefferson St in Oley Ky S.
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Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
Sat Oct 22 9:30 AM WL12 Kricks Mill Ride 3 36 Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn Bill R
Sun Oct 23 9:30 AM DB10 Oley-Daniel Boone DB01 St Peters Village
2 4
20 46
Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in
Amityville Walt H.
Sat Oct 29 10:00:00
AM 10:30
Cranksgiving Ride, Trail Ride or Club
ride Starting at Trooper Thorn's and the
Brentwood Trail Head parking lot
Trail 35 mile
Club ride 30-35 miles
Sat Oct 29 8:00AM Matt's Adventure Ride 69 Conrad Weiser East
Elementary School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville
Matt F.
Sun Oct 30 9:30 AM OL14 Oley Daniel Boone Loop 2 34 Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Deb M.
Cranksgiving will start at Trooper Thorn's at 10. Trail
ride and club ride will start at 10:30 from the Brentwood Trail parking lot. Need ride
host for Brentwood parking lot
Sun Oct 16 9:30 AM FL09 Kutztown-Lenhartsville 3 38 Fleetwood Middle School
Richmond St. in Fleetwood
Alan F.
Sun Oct 16 8:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on
Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Mike T.
Sat Nov 5 11:00 AM SL26 Fivepoints Limekiln Loop SL27 Oley Ice Cream Ride
3 3
22 35
L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2 Blks off of Rt
562 Brad S
Sun Nov 6 11:00 AM WY02 Short Maple Grove-Bowmansville 3 27
Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in
Wyomissing Diane R.
Sun Nov 6 9:00 AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in
Fleetwood
Wendy D.
Sat Nov 12 11:00 AM NT38 Shoemakersville - Lake Ontelaunee Loop 3 29
North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in
Temple (Behind McDonalds)
Tom R
Sat Nov 12 9:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Jane B.
Sun Nov 13 11:00 AM CW04 Big Spring Loop CW15 Reinholds-Cocalico Loop
2 3
21 34
Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on
Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Matt F
START TIME CHANGES TO 11:00 AM for Regular Club Rides
During the Fall and Winter months if the weather is unseasonably warm the ride host may bring a longer ride option.
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Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
Sat Nov 19 11:00 AM BR04-Short French Creek 4 27 Brecknock Elementary
School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers
Kent S
Sat Nov 19 9:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on
Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Laurie R.
Sun Nov 20 11:00 AM FL04 Backwards Fleetwood Loop
FL29 Mertztown-Topton Coffee Shop Ride
2 2
23 36
Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in
Fleetwood Alan F
Fri Nov 25 11:00 AM Wl07 Wednesday Night Sportsman Climb 4 25 Wilson High School off of
Dwight St. in West Lawn Bill R
Sat Nov 26 11:00 AM DB23-Daniel Boone - Birdsboro - Stowe 3 21
Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in
Amityville Walt H
Sat Nov 26 9:00AM Rambling Ride approx 40-50
L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2 Blks off of Rt
562
Wayne B.
Sun Nov 27 11:00 AM OL12-Ring Around The Oley Valley OL31 Long Apple Festival
2 3
25 42
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Deb M.
Mileage Update A reminder to ride hosts. Please fill out the section on the front page with your name, ride date, ride ID, and mileage. As of September 18th, we have hosted 174 rides, totaling 5970 miles. There have been 239 people who have been on at least one club ride and total mileage is 84411. Members with 1000+ club miles: David Cruzan 2749 Bill Roberts 1403 Deborah Miller 2644 Jane Brown 1397 Gary Rollman 2637 Jim Holman 1376 Linda Gross 2503 Butch Ulrich 1326 Rick Davis 1817 Michelle Ulrich 1314 Robert Noll 1808 Kate Kennedy-Hug 1278 Mike Taddeo 1727 Laurie Riley 1246 Eddie Castillo 1652 Matt Farrell 1238 Alan Fineman 1647 Diane Reider 1156 Jeremy Rapp 1623 John Cirulli 1154 David Ritter 1567 John Ovelman 1148 Fernando Moura 1545 Scott Franzen 1108 Jonathan Stein 1532 Richard Diedrich 1073
BERKS COUNTY BIKE CLUB Cranksgiving Food Drive Ride
Reading PA Saturday, October 29th, 2016
(This is a Rain or Shine Event)
What is Cranksgiving?? It’s a food drive done completely by bicycle! Show up at Trooper Thorns Restaurant on Rte. 10 in Reading Pa November 1st and we will give you a list of grocery stores to hit and items options to be purchased. You will head out on your bicycle when we say “go”! Collect as many items as you possibly can/ want and get back before time runs out! There will be some basic awards given out in different categories like: Most items, biggest items, most stores visited and more! Trooper Thorns Irish Beef House, 451 Morgantown Rd/ Rte 10 Reading Pa will be our host for this charity ride. Registration: - There is not a pre-registration requirement for this event and zero cost to participate. You will, however purchase the items you collect along the way with your own money. After-all it is a food drive! That’s not to say you can’t get friends and family to kick in a few dollars to help you buy the groceries.
**** If you know that you will be participating, it would be great if you’d just mail in a waiver or email your name and information for pre-planning purposes.
Event Shirt: If you’d like a Cranksgiving long sleeve tech shirt, please mail in an entry with a check for $8. Check In: 9am to 9:45am. Pre-Ride meeting at 9:50am Ride Start: 10am / You “MUST” be finished riding by 12:30 Type of Bike: Anything with two wheels and pedals…Road Bike, Cross or Mt Bike, as long as you’re riding! Which Grocery Stores: You will need to show up to find that out. A list of stores and items designated by the food bank will be given to you at the time of check in that morning. Then you can choose where to go and what you want to buy. Ride Distance: It is completely up to you. There will be stores on the list that are very close and some…not so close. For those no sense of direction but wish to ride, we will have a short ride, roughly 15-20 miles, pre-mapped out for you. What do you need: Well for one, your bike, and money to purchase donations, some type of sturdy backpack so you can SAFELY carry these donations on your bike. You may also want to carry some type of lock to secure your bike while you are shopping. Also, a Helmet is100% required!! And last but not least, a good attitude! Donations Benefit: The food will be donated to the Berks County Food Bank to assist with Thanksgiving dinners for families in need. What if I can’t ride: If you can’t ride for some reason that day, feel free to just come hang out with us bring any donations you may want to contribute. After all, the main goal is to collect as much food as possible! Prizes will be awarded. Since it is Halloween there will be a best costume award. No masks! Wear clothing that will not interfere with riding your bike. Safety first!!
We hope to see you all on Saturday October 29th for this great event for an even better cause. For questions or to be added to the “Cranksgiving” email update list, contact Jim Borden at [email protected] or
484-769-3821. Additional info can be found at www.berksbicycle.com
WAIVER / HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: By signing this contractual agreement I acknowledge the fact that participating in the Cranksgiving Bike Ride is a potentially hazardous activity and I am participating with full knowledge of all potential risks and injuries. I will not enter and ride unless I am medically able and properly conditioned and trained for the level of competition that I aspire to. I also know that, although, some safety protection via course officials will be provided; there can be many hazards on the course route. I also assume any and all other risks associated with this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of weather, including high heat and or humidity, the condition of the roads and all risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, convenient not to sue, and waive, release and discharge Berks County Bike Club, officials of the event and any other sponsors or associated organizations, volunteers, or any of the employees, agents, assignees or anyone acting on or for their behalf, from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or the course of, my participation in this event known as the Cranksgiving Bike Ride. All costs incurred for medical assistance, be it ambulance, hospital, etc., is my sole responsibility and my financial liability. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Applicants understanding and agreeing to this Waiver / Hold Harmless Contractual Agreement as specified herein and the rules of the event should sign the entry form on the space provided below.
Signature of Participant: X ______________________________ Date: _________
Signature of consenting adult if under 18 years of age: __________________________________________________________
IF YOU’D LIKE A LONG SLEEVE “CRANKGIVING” TECH SHIRT
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR THE $8 SHIRT COST. Participant Information – Please Print LEGIBLY
Last Name: __________________________________ First Name: _________________________________MI______
Address:_________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________ State: ________________ ZIP: ___________________
Phone #: _______________________ Email: ___________________________________
Emergency contact: _________________________________________ Emergency number:___________________
If pre-registered: PLEASE CIRCLE DESIRED SHIRT SIZE: XS S M L XL XXL
Checks: $8 for long sleeve tech shirt by October 21th, 2016
Make check payable to: Berks County Bike Club
Mail entries to: Jim Borden, 2711 Filbert Ave, Reading, PA 19606
Question: Email us at: [email protected] or call 484-769-3821. Cranksgiving details on our website: www.berksbicycle.com
Cranksgiving Charity Bike Ride Saturday, October 29th, 2016
BCBC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES September 12, 2016
Meeting held at the Grings Mill Red Bridge The meeting was called to order by President Butch Ulrich at 6:31PM. There was no President’s report. There was no Vice-President’s report Scott Franzen, Treasurer, reported that he had not received a recent bank statement. Ride Coordinator’s report: Discussed a plan for the start of the colder weather – always maintain the original ride with a longer ride option available if the weather permits. Jeremy will email ride hosts. Membership Coordinator’s report: 208 families presently are club members Newsletter Editor’s report: Wendy reminded us all that the newsletter deadline is September 20th. Advocacy & Trail Liaison’s report: Phyl made a motion to donate $100 to Reading Bike Hub. Wendy seconded the motion. All in favor. Tom Reppert, Shoo Fly Ride Coordinator will call in food order and inform Phyl of the pick-up plan. Butch to purchase 2 new 6 foot tables for rest stops. SAG volunteers needed. Scott to check with Seasoned Spokes riders. Kate to send mass email asking for SAG volunteers. Scott will be stationed at Fairgrounds. 62 pre-registered riders. Ride sheets done and Marge has them. Courses are marked. Gary Rollman, Mileage Master reminded ride hosts to date the sign in sheets, sign and indicate the mileage. 168 rides offered this year so far. There was no Social Stay Together Ride Coordinator report. Racing Division report: Gary investigating tubes and tires. Webmaster Report: no report Old Business: Zip Lining – 28 people attended
Pagoda Wine and Cheese Night is Sept 17th from 6:30 to 9:30. Wendy and Ann volunteered to help set up and clean up. Volunteers for set up should be there by 5:45. Kate will have updated membership list at the door. Non-members are ‘joining’ event on Facebook. Michele Ulrich is replying to these non-members. Ann and Wendy will get wine. Walt will get beer. Ann will get pretzel trays. Butch ordering food (cutting back from last year).
Guts and Glory (exercise festival) – scheduled for October 8th at First Energy Stadium. John Dethoff will be volunteering at a table. New Business: September rides – discussed stopping rides the last two weeks of September due to early darkness – will discuss further in 2017 2017 Banquet date – End of March – will check availability at Shoofly
Cranksgiving - October 29th Gary presented his concern that the club is splintered into many groups and the club rides are
no longer “club Rides”. To be discussed further in 2017. Jeremy will be offering longer rides. Next Meeting: October 10th at 7PM at Wyomissing Family Restaurant. Motion to adjourn meeting made by VP Phyl Geist and seconded by President Butch Ulrich. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Ann Rollman
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Velodrome Rest Stop Oley Rest Stop Eddie
Shoo Fly Ride Pictures
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Classified Ads If you have something that you want to give away or sell you can place an ad in this newsletter. The ad will run for at least 3 months. Send all ads to Wendy Davis at
FOR SALE
♦ Trek Men's Bike purchased at Wolverton's Bike Shop in Reading, PA Trek 7.2 FX, 20" frame
Asking $200 OBO Excellent condition, hardly used, and I just put two new tubes in it. Contact Linda Jones at [email protected]
♦ Wanted to pass on to you that we have 3 Emotion kayaks for sale. They are all sit on top. Used very little and housed in basement. Asking $250 each. If you know anyone who might be interested please give them our info. [email protected] 6106989455
♦ Shogun CR-MO 500 Champion 18 Speed Vintage 1971 racing bike. Contact John at [email protected]
Some pictures from the Shoo Fly Ride
Volunteers: Brad, Cyndi, Robert, Marge, Jessie (the dog) Ann, Gary and Wendy
Michelle, Todd, & Jeremy
MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR All members will receive the newsletter via email from [email protected]. The emailed newsletter is usually sent by the 25rd of each month. If they DO NOT receive it, they should check spam, then confirm their email address by emailing me at [email protected]. Likewise, if someone thinks they paid dues, they should confirm with me. New ride waivers come out the first of each month. If a ride host does not have a name listed on the waiver, check the top date to see if they used the most current listing. Kate Kennedy-Hug, Membership Coordinator
THE BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB, INC. 2016 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
Name ___________________________________________________________
Street___________________________________________________________
City _________________________ State_______ Zip Code______________
E-mail Address____________________________________________ Phone_____________ Please Check one: ( ) New Applicant, or ( ) Renewing Member
THE BCBC CyclingTimes newsletter is published monthly via email to members and on our website www.berksbicycle.com ,
May we publish your name, address, and telephone number in a club directory?( ) Yes ( ) No
Please indicate your interests by checking as many items as may apply:
( ) Ride Host/Hostess ( ) Updating Ride sheets ( ) Road Rides ( ) Trail Riding
( ) Social Events (Helping with picnic and/or annual banquet) ( ) Helping with our Shoo-Fly Classic Bike Ride
Signature _____________________________________________________________________________
(If applicant is under 18, parent or legal guardian must also sign.)
Dues: $20 per household, per year. Renewing memberships are due and payable by MARCH 31st of each year.
Dues include monthly newsletter and a membership card for discounts at bike shop listed in newsletter.
Make all checks Payable to and send to: The Berks County Bicycle Club, Inc., 728 Schuylkill Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
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