November 2006 SBC Newsletter, Cyclists of Greater Seattle

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SBC NewsletterMonthly newsletter of the Seattle Bicycle Club, Seattles Friendliest Bike Club

Under Construction!SBC to ro"out revamped newsletter name and logo for 2007

At the last Board Meet-ing, it was decided thatSeattle Bicycle Clubneeds a new look for

2007. The logo of theSpace Needle doesntrepresent the clubs missionas a friendly bicycle club andthe newsletter title needs achange.

This is where wed like yourparticipation. Do you have anidea for the title and/or logo ofthe SBC newsletter? Wedlove to know about it. If weuse your idea, we may even

give you something to rewardyour creativity but, more im-portantly, your idea will beimmortalized every month forall to see.

Please send all your greatideas (you can send the not-so-great ones too, we coulduse a laugh) to:[email protected]

Seattle Bicycle Club!! ! www.seattlebike.org!! ! ! November 2006

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IN THIS ISSUE:

UnderConstruction..............

Merchandise, Party! andMembers...............2

SeriesRides.............................

Daily Rides....................

About SBC.....................

Calendar..........
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CLUB MERCHANDISE

Seattle Bicycle Club Jer-seys & T-shirts

There are still some jerseys andt-shirts remaining for purchase.You can buy them at the MonthlyMeetings or by emailing:[email protected]

Jerseys $55 Unisex sizing;Pro-fit cut

Size: XSS M LXL XXLChest:34 36 38 40 42 44The jerseys are made by LouisGarneau in a Micro-Airdry fab-ric. They have 3 back pocketsand a 15 invisible zipper.

T-Shirts:

Short sleeved $13 S-XL, $14XXL

Long sleeved$

16 S-XL,

$17XXL

CLUB MEETINGS

Holiday Party December 15!

Come celebrate the holidays andcycling with your SBC friends.We are at a new venue this year,Hales Ales, adjacent to the BurkeGilman trail in the Ballard-Fremont neighborhood ofSeattle.

Date: Wed, December 13

Time: 6:30pm

Location:Hales Aless, 4301

Leary Way NWCost: $10 per person to coverthe food plus cash for beers atthe no-host bar.

Bring:A White Elephant giftif you wish to participate in thegift exchange.

CLUB MEMBERS

Please welcome thefollowing new members:

Jarold Morgan

Cory Whalen

And celebrate the renewalof these members:

Ed Schramko

Myrna Aavedal

Michele Morgan

Renew your membershiponline. Go to:www.seattlebike.org andfollow the link to renewwith PayPal.


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DAILY RIDES

Sunday, November 5

Snoqualmie Valley-Lake Joy

Ride Start: Fall City, parking along the river

Meet at:10:15 am, Start at 10:30 am.

Distance: 40 Miles

Pace: Moderate

Terrain: Rolling Hills

Rain Policy: If it rains, bring your fenders and we can choose a shorter route.

Cue Sheet: YesRide Leader: Louise Kornreich, 206-200-1502 [email protected]

Ride Description: A later start for those recovering from last nights BAW Auction(either financially or physi-cally). We will ride mostlyquiet roads in the Sno-qualmie River Valley, stop-ping for a coffee or treat enroute.

Directions to start: Take

the Preston exit, #22, fromI-90 and turn left over thefreeway, then right towardPreston and Fall City. After2.5 miles, at stop sign inFall City, turn left to SR-202. Park on the right,across from grocery store.

From the Eastside: Take202 East to Fall City. Park

near the grocery store in town, across from the river.


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Sunday, November 12

West Seattle to Three Tree Point

Ride Start: 61st and Alki Meet at the statueMeet at:10:15 am, Start at

10:30 am.

Distance: 30 to 32 Miles.

Pace: Moderate.

Terrain: Some HillsRain Policy: Rain or Snow Can-

celsCue Sheet: YesRide Leader: Monica Zaborac206-226-8514 (cell) and PaulFleming (206) 244-0963 (w)

Ride Description: A scenic loopfrom West Seattle to Three Pointthrough the backroads of WestSeattle to Burien. Lunch stopafter the ride at Pegasus Pizza.Come prepared with at least 2new tubes, a patch kit, and a

pump or CO2 cartridges.

Directions to start: Take the West Seattle exit off of I-5. Then take the Harbor Aveexit and go right. Follow Harbor Avenue as it becomes Alki Ave. Ride starts at 61stand Alki. Parking is available on the street and on side streets. This is a joint ridewith Cascade Bicycle Club.


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SEATTLE BICYCLE CLUB IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BI-

CYCLISTS AND THE BICYCLE ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTON

Who We Are: The Seattle Bicycle Club Inc. is anot-for-profit membership organization dedicatedto the interests of recreational cycling enthusiasts.Our interests are recreation, safety, fun and cama-raderie.

We Ride Bicycles: We have two activities weride bicycles and we have fun, all at the same time.We have rides for those training for events likeRAMROD, to rides for anybody who has a bike ingood condition and a body that would like to getout there.

Everyone Is Welcome To Join: Our yearly mem-bership fee is $16 (or $20 per household 2 adults

and all minor children), which gets you monthlyissues of the newsletter and all of our rides, sum-mer tours, parties and our spiffy website,(www.seattlebike.org).

Audition Us: Were sure that if you ride with us,youll want to be a part of our club. Come see howmuch fun it is!

Out of town visitors are welcome on all rides!

2006 Board Members

President: Garry Kehr

Vice President: Howard Strickler

Secretary:Judy Kraemer

Treasurer: Mark Peterson

Past President: Mary Jo Gerst

Contact any board member for more information

Non-board Volunteers:

Membership: OpenNewsletter: Louise Kornreich

Merchandise:Jimmy Pelaez

Ride Director:Jim Stewart

Seattle Bicycle Club, Inc

PO Box 34123

Seattle,WA 98103-4123

http://www.seattlebicycle.org

[email protected]


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RULES TO RIDE BY:

All riders are expected to obey therules of the road and show properetiquette towards vehicles, othercyclists and pedestrians.

For example:

Come to a complete stop at stopsigns, look both ways and proceedwhen safe.

Stop before, not within or ahead,of all crosswalks.

Heed a car back call by calling itforward and riding single file tothe right to let cars pass.

Regroup well away from cars.Riders who show flagrant abuseof traffic rules will be asked toleave the ride.

Read On...

Please bring ID specifyingemergency contact name andphone number, blood type, and alist of any allergies and/or specificmedical needs.

All riders under the age of 18must be accompanied by a parentor responsible adult.

Please arrive 15 minutes beforethe ride starts to sign in, reviewthe ride map, and get ready toride. If you have any questionsabout the ride, ask the RideLeader before the ride begins.

Everyone is welcome on rides.

Ride Pace / Regroup Frequency:

Leisurely (10-12 mph) / constant

Social (12-14 mph) / frequent

Moderate (14-16 mph) / regular

Brisk (16-18 mph) / occasional

(Pace refers to the speed on theflats)

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

When signing the SBC waiverform, please consider who youdlike to have as an Emergency

Contact. It is an importantnumber that the ride leaderneeds to have. In case of anaccident, who will take yourbike home? Who will notify

your loved ones or your boss ofyour whereabouts? Try to

choose someone who has a cellphone and your house keys.

Save The Date!

Event nearly soldout!

Saturday, November 4th

The 14th Annual Bicycle AllianceAuction will be held at the SeattleCenter Exhibition Hall, offMercerat 3rd Ave North. Seattle BikeClub will have a table at this year sAuction. Dan Wakefield will bethe table sponsor. If you areinterested in sitting with yourfellow club members, let Danknow when you sign up so he cansave you a place. You can emailhim at: [email protected].

Tickets: $75 per person

To purchase ticketscontact: Louise [email protected]


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Calendar

Wednesday, Nov 1

Gasworks Ride

Saturday, Nov 4

Bicycle Alliance Auction

Sunday, Nov 5

Snoqualmie Valley

Wednesday, Nov 8

Gasworks Ride

Sunday, Nov 12

West Seattle to 3 Tree Point

Wednesday, Nov 15

Gasworks Ride

Sunday, Nov 19

Lead a ride!

Wednesday, Nov 22

Gasworks Ride

Thursday, Nov 23

Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, Nov 25

Lead a turkey-burn ride!
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