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It would be difficult to write this month's Spin without mentioning COVID-19, the novel coranavirus pandemic.
By the time most of you read this, you will have endured at least several weeks of a new culture of “social dis-tancing” and government-mandated shutdown of non-essential busi-nesses. You may have found yourself washing your hands more often, and more methodic-ally, than you can ever recall. You've probably wondered how soon all of this will end.
There's no shortage of nar-ratives that suggest cycling as a con-duit to freedom, exhilaration, or even inner peace. Many of us recall the feelings that washed over us the first time we rode successfully without training wheels. Others may fondly reflect on riding to the middle of nowhere and leaving the stresses of the world behind. If you find your solace in things less epic, the memory of how it feels to have the sun on your face and the wind at your back is difficult to sur-pass.
Whether you can still enjoy those things is now a matter of great uncer-tainty. Conflicting data is everywhere these days. Bicycling magazine pub-
lished an article that seemed to say, “Go out and ride”. They quoted doc-tors who told them the virus appears vulnerable to UV light. That seemed reassuring. Then they followed that with “ride in small groups” and made hints about not riding too closely together or breathing on one another.
Our own officers group initially struggled over whether to sus-pend group rides. We wondered about the scope of
real risk and whether there were ways to man-age that. Could some-thing as small as chan-
ging our sign-in practices, for instance, keep us far enough away from each other to keep us safe?
What if we could agree to ride 6 feet apart? Would that solve anything? How could we self-govern that? Could it be as simple as agreeing to not ride in double-pace lines? It feels as though we'd remain slightly farther from each other when riding single file, but it's not as though anyone has ever measured that.
The questions and the doubts can become endless. How do respiratory droplets travel among a single-file line of riders moving forward at pace?
MEMBER OF LAB, SRGA NHA, &
RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY
[Continued on page 3]
A publication of
Berks County Bicycle ClubFounded 1973
April 2020 Volume 47, Issue 4www.berksbicycle.com
In this issue• Meeting minutes, p. 3
• Upcoming events, p. 4
• Top club riders, hosts, pp. 6 & 7
• Shoo-Fly Classic, p. 8
• Annual picnic, p. 10
[See “Stick together” page 3]
The President’s Spinby Wayne Beaver
Stick together, but not on a ride
“New quote from story“
Rodger story
BCBC BIKE SHOP DISCOUNTS
The following bike shops offer BCBC members dis-counts on merchandise. Members are required to show their current member-ship ID card in order to qualify for bike shop dis-counts.
The shops will give 10% off regularly priced accessories and 5% off reg-ularly priced bikes (unless stated otherwise).
BICYCLE BARN839 Reading Blvd. (Rt.625), East Earl, 717-445-8508 JB’S BIKE SHOP(formerly JB Mountain Bikes) 214 W. Lancaster Ave, Shillington, 610-777-5253SHIRK’S BIKE SHOP1649 Ligalaw Rd., East Earl, 717-445-5731SKYLINE BICYCLES & SKATEBOARDS2573 Perkiomen Ave. Mt. Penn, 610-378-9778SPOKES BIKE SHOPRt. 61, Hamburg 610-562-8900VILLAGE BIKE SHOP7 S. Village Circle, Reinholds 610-742-4786WOLVERTON’S BIKE SHOP2904 Kutztown Rd., Hyde Park, 610-929-8205
SaturdaySeptember 29
Oley FairgroundsSee Page 9
for information
2018
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Next BCBC Club Meeting
Monday, Oct. ??, 7 p.m.
Wyomissing Restaur-ant
1245 Penn Ave.See you there!
April 2020
Meeting minutes in next issueBecause the March BCBC meeting was held at the
Awards Dinner, after the publishing date of the newsletter, those minutes will run in the May issue.
Next club meetingMon., April 8, 7 p.m.,
Wyomissing Restaurant, 1245 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
Newsletter EditorFélix Peña, [email protected], 484-529-1407Advocacy & Trail LiaisonWalt Hug, [email protected], 484-686-6408Shoo-Fly Classic CoordinatorBrian Kovatch, [email protected] MasterGary Rollman, [email protected], 610-926-0303WebmasterScott Franzen, [email protected] Division PresidentGary Rollman, [email protected], 610-926-0303
PresidentWayne Beaver, [email protected], 610-547-4042Vice PresidentRandy Gonzalez, [email protected], 610-914-0217SecretaryAnn Rollman, [email protected], 610-926-0303TreasurerAlan Fineman, [email protected], 610-944-6266Ride CoordinatorJeremy Rapp, [email protected], 610-587-5608 MembershipKathleen Casner, [email protected], 610-468-4063
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 members! Feel free to point others to the website version. Officer email contact information will still be offered on our website.
BCBC CLUB OFFICERS 2018-2020
Advocacy & Trail LiaisonWalt Hug, [email protected] Classic CoordinatorBrian Kovatch, [email protected] MasterGary Rollman, [email protected] Franzen, [email protected] Division PresidentGary Rollman, [email protected]
BCBC CLUB OFFICERS 2018-2020
PresidentWayne Beaver, [email protected] PresidentRandy Gonzalez, [email protected] Rollman, [email protected] Fineman, [email protected] CoordinatorJeremy Rapp, [email protected] MembershipKathleen Casner, [email protected] EditorFélix Peña, [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 members! Feel free to point others to the website version. Officer email contact information will still be offered on our website.
Our club depends on volunteers to plan and help out at our events.
Some give a lot, and we are very grateful for the sweat equity and time they put into club activities, but we also need people who can put in less time or contribute less frequently.
If you can give us a few hours of your time, please do so by contacting Wayne Beaver, [email protected].
Every minute counts!And please let us know as soon
as possible, so we can plan
events that are fun and run smoothly.
To volunteer, contact the president at the number or email address above.
New BCBC members
Dawn DietrichRichard & Joanne Adam
Welcometo the club!
BCBC depends on your help
Attendance: Wayne Beaver, Ann Rollman, Gary Rollman, Wendy Davis, Rick Davis, Scott Franzen, Randy Gonzalez, Walt Hug, Brian KovatchThe meeting was called to order by Club President Wayne Beaver at 7:01 PM.President’s Report: Wayne deferred his report till discussion of individual topics later in meet-ing. Vice-President’s Report: No report.Treasurer’s Report: Financial report reviewed. Ride Coordinator’s Report: Discussion of paced rides deferred till Annual Club meeting later in March. Membership Coordinator’s Report: No report. Newsletter Editor’s Report: No report.Racing Division Report: No report. Advocacy & Trail Liaison’s Report: No report. Shoo Fly Coordinator’s Report: Wayne has copied his-
torical documents to a gDrive that has been shared with officer emails. The Oley Fairgrounds has been reserved for October 3rd. The price of the event has been increased as follows: $35 for pre-registration and $40 day of. Rick has offered to print flyers. This year the Club will promote men-tal health awareness through a “partnership” with The Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance. Proceeds will benefit this organiz-ation. Our logo will appear on the T-shirts for their event on June 6th at First Energy Stadium. Wendy and Ann will man a table with BCBC information. A special Shoo-Fly meeting will be held on April 6th at 7PM at Bella Italia. (Update: this may change due to COVID-19 restrictions).Mileage Master’s Report: Ride totals up to date.Webmaster Report: Scott will be updating the mileage results on the website to include Name, Rides, Distance. Scott has been asked to update logos as well as the events tab.
Old BusinessAnnual Banquet: (Update: banquet was cancelled because of COVID-19 pan-demic) Banquet will be held at Mimmos Italian Restaurant (290 Morgantown Rd in Reading) on March 27th. Menu to include: salad, vegetable scampi pasta, baked ziti, chicken parmigiana, meatballs and mixed Italian desserts, cash bar. Walt will request give aways from Shirks. It was mentioned that their logo should be on the Shoo-fly t-shirts as a sponsor.New BusinessClub picnic: An “account”, in the name of a Muhlenberg Township resident is required to reserve the park. Ann to ask Butch to do this. (Update: the park has been reserved for June 20th). Next Meeting: March 27th, 2020, at Mimmo’s Restaurant – Annual Club Banquet. (Update: event was cancelled).Meeting adjourned at 7:55 PM. Respectfully Submitted,Ann Rollman
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Courtesy of Walt Hug
Volunteers get the job done!Our club depends on volunteers to plan
and help out at our events. Some give a lot, and we are very grateful
for the sweat equity and time they put into club activities, but we also need people who can put in less time or contribute less frequently.
If you can give us a few hours of your time, please do so by contacting Wayne Beaver, [email protected].
Every minute counts!And please let us know as soon as
possible, so we can plan events that are fun and run smoothly.
April 2020
Attendance: Wayne Beaver, Ann Rollman, Gary Rollman, Félix Peña, Marge Ehst, Wendy Davis, Rick Davis, Tom Reppert, Ky StoebenauThe meeting was called to order by Club President Wayne Beaver at 6:57 p.m.President’s Report: No report. Vice-President’s Report: No report.Treasurer’s Report: Financial report submitted via email.Ride Coordinator’s Report: No report.Membership Coordinator’s Report: Report submitted via email – 216 club membersNewsletter Editor’s Report: Félix reports that 16 club newsletters are mailed. All others are emailed. There is a one-week turnaround for the printing company. A request was made for more timely emailing of the newsletter. Wendy to contact Kathleen.Racing Division Report: No report.Advocacy & Trail Liaison’s Report: No report.Shoo Fly Coordinator’s Report: Shirts – decided on color, Wayne will order, get volunteer shirt sizes to Tom Reppert. Route marking underway. Discussion about plan for signage at crossings and new signs for rest stops. Rick Davis has graciously printed new signs. Gary will mount on boards. Alan has secured cones. Wayne to purchase cinder blocks to secure sign boards. Jeremy has supplies from last year. Wayne to pick up and deliver bins of supplies to Wendy who will update supplies. Food will be delivered to fairgrounds at 8:00am. Supply of route sheets and arm bands is sufficient. Volunteer numbers seem to be sufficient. 30 riders have registered at this point. Mileage Master’s Report: No report.Social Stay Together Report: No report. Webmaster Report: Most recent discussion outside of the meeting was that there are members interested in the role. No final details available.
Old BusinessSunset at Pagoda is planned for September 20th. 13 RSVPs not including the club officers.
New BusinessKy Stoebenau, club member presented “4 feet” safe cycling signs to the Board. Suburban Cyclists have them available for donation. Will offer these signs through the club newsletter for interested club members.Begin thinking about Club Elections! At this point the club will be in need of a new President, Ride Coordinator and Shoo-Fly Coordinator. Next Meeting: October 21 at 7 p.m. at Bella Italia Restaurant in Oley. Feel free to come early to eat!Meeting adjourned at approximately 8 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,Ann Rollman
Kutztown Road, at 6 p.m.Please join us for a ride and a bite to eat or
refreshment after the ride.
Rides on the first Wednesday of every month start from Saucony Creek Brewing Company, just west of the Kutztown Airport, at 15032
First Wednesday Rides roll out from Kutztown’s Saucony brewpub
NEW AD NEW AD NEW AD.Classified Ads
FOR SALE
If you have something that you want to give away or sell you can place an ad in this newsletter at no cost. The ad will run for at least 3 months or until sold or withdrawn. Send all ads to [email protected].
All Jerseys $55.00Lots and lots of BCBC Socks: L/XL, $5.00
Contact: Randy Gonzalez, [email protected]
Tires & tubes for saleThe Racing Division is again subsidizing the
purchase of tires and tubes for next season. Items available for club members to purchase:
Continental tubes with 42mm stem (700x18-25): $3 ea.
BCBC socks: L / XL, $5 a pair. (see below)Please contact Gary Rollman either at a
club ride or at [email protected] to reserve/purchase tubes.
Please sign in for each rideBecause of liability issues, it is important that
everybody going on an official club ride signs in.if a non-member is joining us, he or she should
sign in as well.We appreciate your cooperation on this important
issue.
BCBC Jerseys
are hereThe new BCBC jerseys have arrived. Please
contact Randy (see email address at bottom) to pick up your jersey.
Extra inventory from last year is available in mens and women’’s sizes.
Men'sShort Sleeve Full Zipper: XL and (2) MediumsShort Sleeve 3/4 Zipper: L and (4) SmallNo Sleeve 3/4 Zipper: L and XL Full Zipper
Women'sNo Sleeve 3/4 Zipper: (2) Mediums and (1)
XS.
Hear ye! Hear ye! BCBC Jerseys available
Please contact Randy (see email address on page 2) to pick up your jersey. Extra inventory from last year is available in men’s and women’s sizes.
Tires & tubes for saleThe Racing Division is again subsidizing
the purchase of tires and tubes for next season:
Continental tubes with 42mm stem (700x18-25): $3 ea.
BCBC socks: L / XL, $5 a pair. (see below)
To purchase, please contact Gary Rollman at a ride or at [email protected].
Got something to share or say?Send it in to Cycling Times
Cycling Times welcomes contributions on cycling-related topics from BCBC members. Feel free to suggest a topic or contribute something you have written, whether it’s about upcoming events, topical issues, or one of our members or an up-and-coming technology. Photos are also welcome.
Contact: [email protected]
Next Club Meeting:Friday, March 27, 6:30 p.m.At Annual Awards Dinner
Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant290 Morgantown Road
See page 6 and back pagefor info and registration form
What is the effect of aerodynam-ics? To what extent do the droplets of riders on the front of the group rain on riders behind? How many riders in the draft will wipe their faces with their gloves before the virus dies in UV light? Can we trust the virus truly dies that way, as we've seen sugges-ted?
In the end, none of those things mattered. Despite varying opin-ions on direct risk, in particular, it turned out that none of us wanted to risk remembering ourselves as riders who prioritized their interests above others. The stakes are too great. Getting it wrong
could haunt us forever.If we have the good fortune to
achieve the intended outcomes of this social distancing era, the pain of living through it is more likely to pass in time. We may eventu-ally forget the details of the miles we didn't ride together. We'll eventually forget the miles we rode alone, or even the miles we rode on the Evil Trainer (TM).
If we stick together, and do this right, the moments we're most likely remember years from now are the moments things went back to feeling normal again. It could be that split-second when the sensation of weaving through
a 70-rider crowd while warming up for a Tuesday night ride washed over you. It may be when the quiet precision of a double-pace line lulls you into forgetting your name. Maybe it will turn out to be first day you saw smiles on the faces of riders who'd returned to our group from virus exile.
We should rejoice in these moments when they come. We will have earned the right to do that by having worked together, through separation, to make them possible for each other. Few things seem more consistent with a cyc-ling mindset.
I like that.
Stick together (from page 1)
Berks County Bicycle ClubMeeting Minutes, March 2, 2020, Bella Italia Restaurant
Next Meeting: No meeting will be held in April, and a meeting date for May has not been set.
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If you have something that you want to give away or sell you can place an ad in this newsletter at no cost. The ad will run for at least 3 months or until sold or withdrawn. Send all ads to [email protected].
Looking ahead: Cycling and related eventsNYC tribute ride pending
Al Ottinger sent BCBC information about a ride that friends of his are putting together in New York City.
Given the COVID-19 pandemic, whether this ride will be held is pending and will be known by early May.
The bike tour of parts of Manhattan and nearby boroughs is a tribute to Ron Helmuth, Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary Club, an avid rider who passed away last year and who had twice led this ride.
The exact route is still being worked out.Ride info
Date: May 17, 2020Distance: 20-25 miles, Lower Manhattan to
Central Park.Start time: Teams will coordinate travel on
their own to meet at Staten Island Ferry ~9 a.m..
Return: Battery Park to catch the ferry ~6p.m.
Donation: $50Deadline: April 30, 2020More specifics/updates: alan.ottinger@
gmail.com, 610-780-9464
BCBC officer positions will be openThe following positions will be vacant as of
June 20. If you are interested in taking one of these posts, please contact an officer.
President: shall be the chief administrator who shall call and preside at all meetings; shall schedule at least 3 meetings per year; be an ex officio member of all other commit-tees; perform any and all such powers to effectuate the powers of the President in his absence;
Ride Coordinator: Shall schedule club rides; provide the schedule to the newsletter editor for publication on a monthly basis;
Newsletter Editor: shall prepare, review, edit and compose the monthly newsletter on a timely basis to be distributed by the 25th of each month. He/she shall send complete ride list to webmaster.
CANCELLED
Pending: Final decision by early May
CANCELLED
See page 8 for information about the2020 Shoo-Fly Classic
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MATT’S ADVENTURE RIDES
April 26 New Ride to New Holland & back9 a.m. start at Conrad Weiser East56 miles
May 23 CW 35 Mount Joy Columbia Century, modified101 miles, 5,635 ft of climbing(based on unmodified ride)
June 27 BN01 Summer RideStart time TBD, at Bernville Elementary98 miles, 6,273 ft of climbing
July 18 PL01 Delaware Water GapStart time TBD, at Portland Pa. Park & Ride78 miles, 5,606 ft of climbing
Aug 22 OL48 Adventure Around Allentown
Start time TBD, at Oley Valley High School103 miles, 5,706 ft of climbing
Sept 19 WI35 Hershey Start time TBD, at Wilson High School100 miles, 4,076 ft of climbing
Oct 24 ST01 Strausstown-Pine Grove-Hamburg LoopStart time TBD, at Strausstown Ball Field80 miles, 4,430 ft of climbing
Questions? Contact Mattat [email protected]
Warm weather is in the offing, and with that comes a new season of Matt’s Adventure Rides. long distance excursions that include rest stops along with a chance to enjoy the beautiful countryside and charming towns and attractions along the way.
Here’s a quick peek at this year’s coming attractions:
Photo credit for all images: en.wikepdia.orgCentral Hotel, Mount Joy, Pa.
See a ride you like? Join us!Here’s basic info that you need to know:• All riders must wear Snell/ANSI rated
helmets. Riders without helmets will not be provided with cue sheets, nor considered official participants of the club ride.
• Have your bike in proper working order before the start of the ride.
• Arrive 10-15 minutes before the posted start time.
• Make sure to 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 through Facebook, tinyurl.com/BCBCFB, or make a decision at the starting location.
All riders are welcome on BCBC rides!
Note: All BCBC club rides have been suspended because of the COVID-19
pandemic. Check the club Facebook page for updates: tinyurl.com/BCBCFB
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Top 2019 club miles honors go to Cruzan, Miller, RollmanFirst Name Last Name # of rides Total milesFirst Name Last Name # of rides Total miles
1 David Cruzan 115 38312 Deborah Miller 93 34533 Gary Rollman 95 30754 John Cirulli 68 26645 Randy Gonzalez 61 22646 Mike Taddeo 56 19687 Jim Holman 58 19158 Linda Gross 42 19029 Bill Roberts 47 1831
10 Matt Farrell 34 172211 Alan Fineman 52 164812 Scott Franzen 46 160713 Jane Brown 42 155014 Rick Davis 37 131715 Butch Ulrich 46 128016 Paul Delong 36 122117 Michelle Ulrich 44 122118 John Ovelman 38 115319 Kent Shirk 38 102020 Tom O'Donnell 39 101521 Diane Reider 38 101222 Richard Diedrich 45 99123 Harry Sowers 17 93724 Felix Pena 34 91825 William Snelling 27 88726 Laurie Riley 27 88227 Chip Creitz 33 85128 Fernando Moura 30 85029 Kathleen Casner 31 81430 Jeremy Rapp 30 75831 Wayne Beaver 16 73632 John Cave 24 71333 John Hitchcock 28 70934 Art Brudereck 32 70735 Bill Ruth 28 70036 Brian Wert 26 68637 * Christian Gold 26 66338 Dale Christman 23 65539 Nick Jian 26 64840 Mark Robinson 21 62341 Jim Fick 16 60242 Kate Kennedy-Hug 20 58043 Ron Bolam 23 56944 Jim Weidner 22 55945 Wendy Davis 21 55746 David Richards 20 54747 Kevin Claypoole 22 52648 Walt Hug 18 52449 Suzanne Claypoole 21 513
50 Jason Zerbe 20 51251 Eddie Castillo 21 50952 Reggie Nealy 13 49753 Jeff George 21 48354 * Don Rozette 16 48055 John Werth 16 45956 Dale Weyandt 19 43757 Todd Phillips 18 43058 Dorothy Delong 18 42459 Scott Millar 19 42160 Matt Cinelli 17 41361 Noreen Robinson 16 41162 Brian Kovatch 13 39463 Mike Schein 15 38964 Lynn Shollenberger 18 38765 Chris Sosh 12 38266 Jeff Neiman 17 37767 * Michele Wolfskill 15 37668 Mike Hale 13 36969 Nathan Moser 15 36470 Jim Scott 16 36271 Dan Levengood 15 35172 Brad Shollenberger 13 34773 Kurt Bauder 14 33074 Kevin Kamuca 15 32975 Thurman Kremser 13 32676 Tom Donkin 15 32477 David Ritter 9 32378 Donna Hodges 15 32279 Peter Githens 14 32080 Sid Hill 12 29981 Greg Marshall 13 29182 Terry Folk 12 28183 Scott Giacobbe 13 27084 Paul Schumann 10 26385 Brad Sinnen 12 25086 Kathy Marshall 11 24987 Phyl Geist 11 24888 * Keith Weaver 7 24889 Becky Andersen 10 23890 Barry Goodhart 11 23691 Jonathan Stein 8 23692 David Walker 7 23693 Judith Smet-Weiss 10 21994 Jeff Fussner 10 21895 John Dethoff 10 21496 John Kennedy 7 21497 Raine Fussner 10 21298 * Stan Founder 9 204
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BCBC 2019 rider miles (continued from page 6)First Name Last Name # of rides Total miles First Name Last Name # of rides Total miles
99 Kim Mazur 8 194100 Claude Mervine 8 181101 Cindy Strickler 7 169102 George Bennethum 7 161103 * Matthew Weatherman 6 159104 Mike Hallowell 7 151105 Dave Linkchorst 6 140106 Jerry Voyer 6 127107 Trisha Moser 5 121108 * Kyna Williams 5 115109 Scott Thomas 5 112110 * John Ruff 5 108111 Joe Stobenau 5 106112 * Robert Beidler 3 101113 Tom Reppert 4 100114 Linda Beggs 4 88115 Sheila Scola 4 88116 Debbie Cebular 4 86117 Robert Noll 3 86118 John Hoch 3 84119 Marge Ehst 4 81120 Dan Drop 2 70121 * David Deem 3 69122 * Tim Gift 3 69123 Karen Sinnen 3 68124 Jim Borden 3 64125 Amy Culp 3 62126 Gary Tompkins 2 60127 Wayne Jensen 2 48128 Kevin Hopp 2 46129 Jim Harkness 2 45130 * Stephan Karst 2 45131 * Tiffany Deem 2 44132 * Scott Bertin 2 43133 * Carol Watson 2 43134 Fred Jopp 2 42135 * Dan Roland 2 42136 Alan Stalnecker 2 42137 Larry Weller 2 39138 Ann Rollman 2 36139 * Joan Bunn 1 34140 * Jane Eardley 1 34141 Joseph Stephanak 1 34142 * Sue Koch 1 33143 Mark Buczewski 1 30144 Alan Giadosh 1 25145 George Schanzenbach 1 25146 Bill Shirey 1 25
147 Deanne Snelling 1 25148 * Jeff Ernst 1 23149 * Tammy Kandisco 1 23150 Kelly Werth 1 23151 Joe Brown 1 21152 Bonnie Christman 1 21153 Libby Crockart 1 21154 * Valerie Devine 1 21155 * Rich Ketter 1 21156 Cheryl Levengood 1 21157 Melissa Millar 1 21158 Kyleen Stobenau 1 21159 * Brian Wlazelek 1 20160 * Cindy Wlazelek 1 20
HostNumberof rides
1 David Cruzan 222 Deborah Miller 183 Gary Rollman 164 Alan Fineman 145 Matt Farrell 116 Diane Reider 117 Kent Shirk 108 Wendy Davis 99 Jane Brown 7
10 Walt Hug 711 Bill Ruth 712 Chip Creitz 613 Tom Reppert 614 Butch Ulrich 615 Jim Holman 516 Marge Ehst 417 Kate Kennedy-Hug 418 Brad Shollenberger 419 Jim Borden 320 Randy Gonzalez 321 Mark Robinson 322 Paul Delong 223 Richard Diedrich 224 Scott Franzen 225 Scott Giacobbe 226 Barry Goodhart 227 Dan Levengood 228 Jeremy Rapp 229 Bill Roberts 230 Kathleen Casner 131 Dave Linkchorst 132 Felix Pena 133 Lynn Shollenberger 1
Cruzan, Miller, Rollman top hosts
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These are group rides of roughly 20 miles that usually take a little less than 2 hours to complete. Many of the rides have a pre-post ride option that add an additional 10 to 20 miles. The pre-post ride options are announced each Monday by email. 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. 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]
Links to route maps are on the BCBC website Seasoned Spokes tab: http://www.berksbicycle.com/seasonedspokes
Bert Eardly has a CycleOps Mag 9005 trainer that was used once (=like new). Similar on eBay for $120; will sell for $40, or best offer.
Contact information: [email protected]
.
Classified Ads
FOR SALE
Note: All BCBC club rides have been suspended because of the COVID-19
pandemic. Check the club Facebook page for updates: tinyurl.com/BCBCFB
Starting Location Miles Rating Host
2-Apr 9AM Maidencreek Community Park, Park Rd, Blandon 20 2 Lynn S
9-Apr 9AM Red Caboose Park, Girard Ave, West Wyomissing 21 2 Dorothy & Paul D
16-Apr 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 20 2 Jane B
23-Apr 9AM Country Fare Restraurant, US 422, Myerstown group lunch after the ride 22 1 Barry G
30-Apr 9AM Leesport Farmers Market, Spring Garden St, Leesport 21 3 Bill R
7-May 9AM New Holland Shopping Center, Main St and Shirk Rd, New Holland 21 2 Jim H
14-May 9AM Fleetwood Community Pool, Vine St, Fleetwood 21 2 Alan F
21-May 9AM Weaver Markets, Rt 272, Swartzville group lunch after the ride 21 2 Richard D
28-May 9AM Robesonia Community Park, Railroad Ave and Birch Alley, Robesonia 21 2 Barry G
4-Jun 9AM Leola Community Park, Maple Ave, Leola 20.8 2 Bill R
11-Jun 9AM Kutztown Community Park, S Laurel St, Kutztown 21 2 Kate H
18-Jun 10AM Fox Meadows Creamery, Clay Rd and Rt 322 - please use gravel parking area group lunch and or ice cream after the ride 20 2 Kathleen C
25-Jun 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 20.2 2 Poncho P
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The Oley Fairgrounds have been reserved, and BCBC’s 2020 Shoo-Fly Classic is set for Oct. 3.
Cyclists of all ages and abilities are invited to meander through gently rolling farmland, covered bridges, and historic landmarks of the Oley Valley and beyond.
Options include 20, 40, or 60 miles.
This year, ride participation will help raise awareness around teen and young adult mental health, with proceeds benefitting the Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance and their work to support
Berks County families. The ride will offer fully-stocked rest stops, SAG support, and a full lunch. A commemorative shirt is included for all participants who register before September 18.
The cost will be $35 pre-registered, $40 day of event.
2020 Shoo-Fly Classic still on, scheduled to roll out in October
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By Jeremy Rapp, Ride Coordinator First Number: Terrain Rating Terrain rating 1-5 rates the total hilliness of the ride. 1 = FLAT – easiest2= 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 the weather forecast,
SPECIAL RIDE DETAILSSpecial rides during the months will be
highlighted in color. If you are hosting a special ride, please contact Newsletter Editor Poncho (aka Félix) Peña or Ride Coordinator Jeremy Rapp 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!
BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB RIDE SCHEDULE
April 2020
Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
Sat Apr 4 9:00 AM Ramble RideTBA
Sat Apr 4 9:00 AM DB07 Daniel Boone - Stowe - Birdsboro 4 29 Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville
Walt H
Sun Apr 5 9:00 AM WY04 Ryland Loop 3 32 Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in Wyomissing
TBA
Tue Apr 7 6:00 PMWEEKDAY RIDES ARE BACK!
Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25 Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley
TBA
Thu Apr 9 6:00 PM Todd's Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-28
Gouglersville - UCC ChurchVermont Rd, Gouglersville - exit Rt 222 South at
Gouglersville, turn leftButch U.
Sat Apr 11 9:00 AM NT37 Short Penn Valley Ride 3 28North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222
in Temple (Behind McDonalds) Tom R
Sun Apr 12 9:00 AM SL11 Monocacy - Oley Loop 2 35L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2
Blks off of Rt 562 Brad S.
Tue Apr 14 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley TBA
Thu Apr 16 6:00 PM Gary's Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Schuylkill Valley Elem. SchoolAshley Drive, Leesport Gary R
Sat Apr 18 9:00 AM BR12 Adamstown - Bowmansville - Maple Grove 4 29
Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers Kent S.
Sun Apr 19 9:00 AM Ramble RideTBA
Sun Apr 19 9:00 AM CW32 Myerstown Ride 2 38Conrad Weiser East Elementary
School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Matt F.
Note: All BCBC club rides have been suspended because of the COVID-19pandemic. Check the club Facebook page for updates: tinyurl.com/BCBCFB
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*See page 3 for Stay Together Ride
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Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host
BCBC Memorial Ride
Photo by Randy Gonzalez
Tentative datesAugust 1 - 2, 2020 Airport, at 15032 Kutztown Road, at 6 p.m.
Please join us for a ride and a bite to eat or refreshment after the ride.
Beginning in May, rides the first Wednesday of every month will start from Saucony Creek Brewing Company, just west of the Kutztown
First Wednesday Rides from Kutztown’s Saucony brewpub start May 6
Note: All BCBC club rides have been suspended because of the COVID-19 pan-demic. Check the club Facebook page for updates: tinyurl.com/BCBCFB
Tue Apr 21 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley TBA
Thu Apr 23 6:00 PM Gary's Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Gary R
Sat Apr 25 9:00 AM Matt's Adventure Ride 60ish Check newsletter and Facebook for details Matt F.
Sat Apr 25 9:00 AM WL13 Wernersville - Reinholds Loop 3 33Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in
West Lawn Bill R.
Sun Apr 26 9:00 AM FL11 Fleetwood - Mertztown 2 34Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St.
in Fleetwood Alan F.
Tue Apr 28 6:00 PM Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out 20-25Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in
Oley TBA
Thu Apr 30 6:00 PM Gary's Thursday Night Ride (Variety of rides & pace) 20-25
Oley Valley High School Jefferson St in Oley Gary R
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Saturday, June 20Laurel Run Park on River Road (same place as last year)
Picnic starts at 1 p.m.We will be eating at 2 p.m.
General membership meeting,and election of officers
will be held about 3:30 p.m.FREE to members! $10 per guest
Menu to be decided Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Let Ann Rollman know what you are bringing. RSVP by Monday, June 15, to Ann Rollman [email protected]
BCBC ANNUAL PICNIC & Meeting
214 West Lancaster Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
OUR HOURS:SUN & MON-ClosedTues: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Wed: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.Thurs: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.Fri: 11 a.m.– 5 p.m.Sat: 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
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Berks County Bicycle ClubMembership Coordinator Kathleen Casner 240 Spies Church Rd. #118 Reading, PA 19606
THE BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB, INC.2020 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM
Names of people in household* (see “Dues,” below) who will be riding on BCBC rides ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________Street___________________________________________ City _____________________________ State_______ Zip Code______________ E-mail Address________________________________Phone___________________ Please Check one: ( ) New Applicant, or ( ) Renewing Member THE BCBC Cycling Times 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 ( ) NoPlease 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 How did you find out about BCBC? Friends or family ( ) Newspaper ( ) Online ( ) Other: _____________________________________________________________________________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 31 of each year. Dues include monthly newsletter and a membership card for discounts at bike shop listed in newsletter. Make all checks payable to: The Berks County Bicycle Club, Inc.,Mailing address: 240 Spies Church Rd. lot 118, Reading, PA 19606 Membership Coordinator: Kathleen Casner
Photo: Félix PeñaSeasoned Spokes riders take a break on the Cocalico Creek Bridge of the Ephrata to Warwick Trail on April 11.
Grant Stetzler, left, and Bill Ruth on Grant’s 80th birthday ride, the
Strawberry Festival from Oley,on June 11, 2005.
Grant passed away in April..
A look back at something to look forward to
Courtesy of Walt Hug
