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August, 2013 Michiana Bicycle Association
From the President:
Milton Township invited me to attend the monthly Board meeting on July 15th. The Supervisor, Bob Benjamin called me a couple weeks ago as the subject of bicyclists had come up at a previous meeting of the Township. Milton covers from Conrad Road to west of Ironwood, from the state line to north of Worrell and Runkle which means a lot of bicyclists ride through this area. Some motorists have not been too happy with some of the large groups they have found themselves behind with their vehicles and unable to get around. Rod and Vawn Recla attended with me as we are all Milton Township residents. There seemed to be a misconception that these were all Indiana people coming to Michigan to bicycle and why did they have to come here. Could it be because of the rolling hills and lakes to cycle over and around?
When Bob gave us the floor, I felt a history of the MBA and who we are was a good starting point. I covered our start and some of the community pro-grams we work such as the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Redfield and the safety classes to the 3rd graders where we issue helmets, just to let them know that we ride and support the communities we ride in. They had no idea we were more than those darn bicyclists that plug up the roads. Yes, sometimes we ride more than two abreast and sometimes we do some of those slow rolling, almost stopped, but not quite stopped glides through a stop sign. Don’t many cars do that too?
We aren’t just a bunch of well-dressed cyclists out there. We are out there to relieve stress, relax, exercise, enjoy the scenery and the company we are with. There are many opportunities out there to improve our areas to make cycling safer. It’s not going to be something
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Barb Arnold Kirsten Bauchrowitz Cindy Frushour Ellen & Nick Licina Michael McFarland Cindy Mongrain
Jeff Niespodziony Luke & Allison Pavlick Theresa Prather Beth Salman Mary Young Chet Zawalich
AMISHLAND & LAKES IS FAST
APPROACHING!
MBA’S 40th ALL is Friday, Saturday & Sunday
August 2 , 3, & 4. There are ride lengths
for everyone as well as LOTS of really good
food.
Register @ www.amishlandandlakes.com
This event is planned, directed & produced
by VOLUNTEERS. Join us! Con-
tact Bonnie Yoder at marbon-
MBA ANNUAL RIDE
See Page 11 for a big Thank You from Bike the Bend!!
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The Newsletter of the Michiana Bicycle
Association
P. O. Box 182
Granger, IN 46530
The newsletter is published monthly for
distribution to the club members and to
other bicycle related organizations. Sub-
mission of local and state bicycle news is
encourages as well as cycling experiences
and tips on improving the sport of bicy-
cling. Submissions should be in writing.
Members may place classified ads, notices
of ride companions wanted, and reports
of stolen bicycle without charge. Dead-
line is the 10th of the month for the
following month’s newsletter.
2013 OFFICERS
President Gail Weaver (269) 663-8267
Vice President Bonnie Yoder (574) 243-9027
Vice President of Publishing Kristin Brandon (574) 304-2516
Secretary Susan Dietzel (574)258-0125
Treasurer Dick Kuehl (574)256-5797
2013 DIRECTORS
Jerry Dietzel (574)258-0125
Dave Hicks (574) 277-2032
Greg Hicks (574) 323-5203
Andrea Langhurst (518) 892-5000
Debbie Johnson-Miller (574) 386-0210
Eldon Nifong (574) 386-9090
Randy Shaull (574) 243-9046
Chris Vanden Bossche (574) 234-1035
Christine Weist (574) 210-6774
Marlon Yoder (574) 243-9027
Club dues are $25.00 per year. 2013 mem-
bership expires on March 31, 2014. Infor-
mation on club rides and up-coming events is
available on our website www.mbabike.com.
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MBA WEB SITE
http://www.mbabike.com
Look at the website for details of
rides for 2013 club season.
Ride maps are also on the site.
Amishland & Lakes Bicycle Tour
Www.amishlandlakes.com
Larger Area Ride Information
Here is a list of some web sites that have schedules
of rides in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan.
http://bicycleindiana.org/
http://www.cibaride.org/regional/regional.htm
http://www.mikebentley.com/bike/ilrides.htm
(Illinois)
http://www.LMB.org (Michigan)
http://www.bikeleague.org
http://www.adventurecycle.org
WEARING AN APPROVED HELMET IS MANDATORY
WHEN RIDING A BIKE WITH THE MBA
The businesses that advertise in the MBA Newsletter extend a 10% discount to members, generally on non
-sale items. You must show your membership card to be eligible for the discount.
Albright’s Cycling & Fitness
2720 Lincoln Way West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
1-574-255-8988
The Avenue Bicycle Station
2716 Mishawaka Avenue
South Bend, IN 46615
574-855-2453
Cycle and Fitness
211 E Main Street
Niles, MI 49120
269-684-2000
Elkhart Bicycle Shop
All About Cycling
401 East Jackson Blvd.
Elkhart, IN 46516
574-294-7243
Family Bicycle Center
3410 South Main Street
Elkhart, IN 4651
1-574-294-2865
House of Bicycles
10140 McKinley Hwy
Osceola, IN 46561
1-574-679-4992
Lincoln Avenue Cycling
430 W Lincoln Avenue
Goshen, IN 46526
1-574-533-7425
Metro run & walk
Outpost Center
3522 N. Grape Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
574-257-7867
OutPost Sports
3601 N Grape Road
Mishawaka, In 46545
1-574-259-1000
Pro Form
2202 South Bend Avenue South Bend, IN 46635
574-272-0129
Spin Zone
51345 Bittersweet Road
Granger, IN 46530
1-574-243-4994
Wakarusa Pro Hardware
108 S. Elkhart Street
Wakarusa, IN 46573
574-862-2775
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From the President (continued from page 1):
that happens overnight or something that will come with a small price. Look at Granger Paths now, ten years later.
The IN-MI River Trail is finding out how hard it is to get each small section approved and funds appropriat-ed for. A person for the road commission quoted about $85K per mile for 4 foot shoulders and that is if they only need to lay a base and pave. No road is like that as we have driveways and culverts for them to navigate.
Our goal was to lay a foundation with the residents of the township and assure them we will do our best to abide by the laws of the road, but we also hope that the motorists respect our rights to be on the roads al-so. So I appeal to all, if traffic is behind you, please merge to the right to let them pass. If you come to a stop sign, stop, then go. We need to build mutual re-spect by the motorists and bicyclists so we can all share the roads.
Please enjoy your ride and come back safe.
Gail Weaver, President
MYTH: REPLACE EVERY LOST OUNCE
For years cyclists have been told to drink enough on the bike so that they weigh the same after they ride as they did before-hand. The truth is your body can’t absorb liquids as fast as it loses liquids and not
every once of weight is lost through sweat (amen!).
TRUTH: KEEP UP WITH SWEAT LOSS-MOSTLY
Replace about 75% of lost sweat during a long ride. To determine your sweat loss rate, weigh yourself before and after
a 60 minute ride. According to experts, the difference equals your sweat loss rate. So it’s not last night’s pizza I worked off??? FYI: a pint of sweat equals 1.04375 lbs.
MYTH: OVERFLOW RIDING
Guzzling gallons of flu-
ids before a ride or
race will do little more
than send you in
search of a Portapotty;
without a line.
TRUTH: TOP OFF AS YOU GO
Sip a 16-ounce sports drink an hour or two
before you saddle up. That will give your
body enough time to absorb what is need-
ed and eliminate what is excess. On the
ride, take in six to eight ounces (2-3 gulps)
every 15-20 minutes.
MYTH: CAFFEINE DEHY-
DRATES
Caffeine has long been
demonized as a diuretic.
On paper that means
that it should lead to
dehydration & heat
stress.
TRUTH: CAFFEINE IMPROVES CARB BURN-
ING
Recent studies have found that caffeine
does not worsen the effects of summer-
time heat. In fact, it makes you feel better.
Caffeine lowers your rate of perceived exer-
tion while improving your strength, endur-
ance & mental performance. Researchers
at the University or Birmingham, England,
found that riders who drank a caffeinated
sports beverage burned the drink’s carbs
26% faster than those who consumed a non
Cycling Hydration Myths
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August 2-4: Amishland & Lakes Amishland and Lakes, based in Howe, Indiana is a three
day bike tour of Amish countryside and Michigan lakes.
Utilizing The Howe School for ride headquarters, the
tour is able to offer first-rate accommodations.
Friday evening has two warm up routes (14 and 32 miles) with the longer route going into Shipshewana. On Saturday the routes range from 25 to 100 miles, offer-ing smooth, quiet roads, where buggies are numerous and cars are few. There are wide open spaces, clean country air, friendly people and lots of great food. There is plenty to explore, experience and ... eat. Amishland and Lakes is famous for great SAG food (watermelons, peaches, blueberries, bananas and fresh baked cookies), and there are Amish bakeries, restaurants and home-made ice cream parlors along the route for riders who want to "get a taste" of the local flavors. On Sunday the tour heads north into the lake country of southwestern Michigan. Here the route winds along quiet, gently roll-ing wooded hills dotted with lakes. There is a choice of a nearly hill-free 22-mile route and three more routes ranging from 34 to 62 miles.
Amishlandandlakes.com to register.
TO VOLUNTEER: Contact Bonnie Yoder at [email protected] or [email protected] for in-
formation.
The Chain Gang:
Upcoming Rides & Events
-caffeinated drink. Does this include Diet
Mountain Dew??
MYTH: HYDRATION DURING EXERCISE IS
THE BE-ALL & END-ALL
Big beverage companies would have you
grabbing your sports drink during every
ride, no matter the effort, lest you be-
come dehydrated.
TRUTH: DRINKING
WATER EVERY DAY
IS ESSENTIAL FOR
HEALTH & PERFO-
MANCE
The old dictum to
drink 8 glasses of
water a day can lead to weight loss, pH
balance, a healthy heart, healthy skin, in-
creased metabolism, kidney health, more
energy and improve digestion. How about
passing the water bottle?
(Info excerpted from Bicycling magazine.)
OVER 70? YOUR MBA MEMBERSHIP IS
FREE BUT YOU MUST RENEW. DO IT TO-
DAY @
MBABIKE.COM
HELP WANTED
In a effort to make cycling in general & MBA in
particular more welcoming to new members,
MBA is looking for
volunteer rider guides &
guide coordinator
The rider guides will host the Saturday short
route with newbie riders to introduce the riders
to the ins & outs of cycling & group riding.
The guide coordinator will coordinate & assign
guide riders to specific rides
Interested? Contact [email protected]
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Dear Happy Cyclist,
I had a near miss riding with my group the
other day. We were approaching a corner
in a bunch and almost had a group wipe-
out. What is the
best way to handle
this to avoid a fu-
ture crashes?
Safe, not Sorry
Dear Safe,
Cornering in a group can be problematic
because each rider will typically assume a
different cornering radius. Cornering 2 or
more cyclists abreast is risky. It is very
easy to create a situation where one rider
impedes another rider’s line, potentially
causing a crash. Keep in mind that corners
are often repositories for gravel, sand and
all matter of hazards. Cornering on a
group ride can be smooth & safe if you
follow this one suggestion: When ap-
proaching a corner, form a single file line
of riders and protect your front wheel.
That’s it!
Safe cornering!
Happy Cyclist
Dear Happy Cyclist,
I love riding and get out every chance I get.
Sometime I find myself getting tense and
returning home with a stiff
neck and shoulders. My
buddies have suggested
that perhaps I am a bit too
competitive. But I love
challenging myself and
think this gives me an edge. Thanks.
Pain in the neck
Dear Pain
I’m glad you asked about this. Actually
“riding relaxed” will improve performance &
keep you safe. Believe it or not, a tense up-
per body will suck up precious energy
stores, robbing your legs of power. To
counter this, take several deep belly breaths
and release slowly as you ride. The relaxed
rider enjoys better climbing ability as well as
safer descents. Active.com suggests that by
relaxing your lower lip ,you will relax your
body. Try it-it works! To reduce shoulder &
neck pain, alternate squeezing the muscles
at the top of the shoulder and relaxing
them. This will remind you what it feels like
to be relaxed on the bike, while providing
muscles with much needed oxygen.
Breathe!!!
Happy Cyclist
Send your questions, dilemmas & conundrums to
Happy Cyclist c/o [email protected].
The Happy Cyclist, addresses cycling etiquette, sticky issues
and anything else that might be on your mind.
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MBA Board Meeting April 29, 2013
Present Officers: Gail Weaver (president), Bonnie Yoder (VP), Susan Dietzel (Secretary), Dick Kuehl (Treasurer) Board: Jerry Dietzel, Greg Hicks, Debbie Johnson-Miller, Eldon Nifong, Chris Vanden Bossche, Marlon Yoder Absent: Dave Hicks, Andrea Langhurst, Randy Schaull, Christine Weist Gail Weaver opened the meeting. “Marketing Committee Items for Board Approval” as per agenda provided:
Update of MBA handbook, including MBA bylaws and current membership roster for use by members to contact others. Distribute by PDF by email.
Bylaws are already online through the MBA website. An updated membership roster will be sent first to the board and then to the membership
and will include address, phone, and e-mail. Use MBA Talking Points outline for standardized format in presenting MBA. The Talking
Points have been extracted from the MBA website. Talking Points okayed and will lead to the development of a brochure. Membership form will be removed from the newsletter and replaced with a reminder to
renew; downloadable form available from the MBA website. New club T-shirt okayed with logo & design to be approved.
Create Weekend (Saturday) Starter Ride for new members who are just starting biking. Ride okayed for Christine Weist to lead, with others to volunteer to lead (on rotation).
Provide means for online payment for membership at no upcharge. Okayed with agreement to leave registration fee at $25 for the remainder of the 2013 riding
season. Online registration and payment access to start now.
Design high quality MBA logo T-shirt for members at cost, provide free to new members. Mer-chandise could be available at specific times/locations. No mailing.
Okayed to begin in the 2014 riding season. One (1) T-shirt per membership; others at cost.
Focus on creating MBA brand identity throughout website, brochures, and merchandise using same colors, logo, design, etc.
Christine Weist will develop and present later this year. 4-Day Ride Survey
The survey conducted by Dick Kuehl revealed that there is significant interest in participating in a 4-day ride, and the club should make an effort to host at least one. June or July would be the best time, with a trip to Northern Michigan (Petosky or Traverse City) being the most logical choice. It is a popular destination and relatively easy to plan (we have maps).
The club will work to schedule a ride for next year and promote it this season. Adjournment Submitted by: Susan Dietzel
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Leisure Rides
While we see these rides as a way to introduce new cyclists to the club, the casual pace also makes them very socia-ble and pleasant for regular members. Here’s the basic info:
Dates: Every Monday from June 3 to August 26
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Pinhook Park. 2801 Riverside Dr., just south of Cleveland Rd.
Routes: We will start with the usual 10-mile route and will lengthen the rides over time. These routes include the Riverside and Northside bike paths, the Notre Dame bike paths, and South Bend bike lanes.
Volunteers needed: If you’d like to help with these rides, please contact Chris Vanden Bossche at [email protected].
August Weekend Rides
Most weekend rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can download a copy from the “Weekend Maps” list on the MBA website at mba-bike.com. To obtain a complete set of maps and cue sheets contact Chris Vanden Bossche at
574-234-1035, or [email protected], or at a ride.
Saturday/Sunday August 3-4.
Amishland and Lakes. See http://www.amishlandlakes.com
Saturday, August 10, at 8:30 a.m.
Osolo East. These routes travel northeast and follow the St. Joseph River, then turn south towards Middlebury, returning via Bristol. Distances: 22, 37,45, 53. Meet at Osolo Elementary School (24975 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN) on the north side of Elkhart at the intersection of CR6 (Cleveland Rd in St. Joe county) and CR11 (aka Osolo Rd), east of Cassopolis St (IN-19).
Sunday, August 11, at 8:30 a.m.
Wakarusa. These routes travel south and west through mostly flat farmlands, towards Napanee, Bremen, and Plymouth. Distances: 12, 24, 30, 40, 50, 62. Meet at Wakarusa Elementary School (400 N. Washington).
Saturday, August 17, at 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast Ride: Cassopolis to Vandalia. This ride will take us to the Farmhouse Restaurant out-side of Vandalia. Distances: 20, 42, 49 (long leg out and 11-mile return for all routes). Cinnamon rolls, baked oatmeal, and farmer’s casserole! The ride starts from Cassopolis High School (22721 Diamond Cove Street, Cassopolis, MI), which is south of Cassopolis center, and just east of MI-62. Farmhouse Restaurant website: http://www.farmhousebakeryandrestaurant.com/
Sunday, August 18, at 8:30 a.m.
Sumnerville Northwest. Head north of Berrien Springs along the river, then through orchard coun-try. Count on a stop at Tree-mendous Fruit Farm. Distances: 21, 31, 42, 48, 59, 67. Park at Arthur Dodd Park, just west of Sumnerville, which is a village 7 miles north of Niles and about 1 mile west
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of MI-51. Take MI-51 north from Niles, go west on Pokagon into Sumnerville, turn right on Indian Lake (by the tavern) and then immediately left. Take the first left onto Old Indian Lake and then an immediate left onto Creek. The park will be about a hundred yards down the road on your left. Dis-tances: 21, 31, 42, 48, 59.
Saturday, August 24, at 8:30 a.m. Warren. This route heads southwest toward Fish Lake. A couple miles of chip and seal near the start/finish are more than made up for by the pleasant roads of La Porte County. Distances: 18, 25, 32, 39, 50, 61. Park at Warren Elementary School (55400 Quince Rd), which is in Lydick west of South Bend, ½ mile south of Edison, 1 mile north of SR-2 (Western) & 2 miles west of the US-20/31 Bypass.
Sunday, August 25, at 8:30 a.m.
Bristol East. These mostly flat routes run east from Bristol to Shipeshewana, Middlebury, and (on the longest) Howe. Distances: 20, 29, 35, 46, 51, 65. Park in the Congdon Park lot (north of the river on Division St.) if it isn’t too full or park on the side streets in downtown Bristol.
Saturday, August 31, at 8:30 a.m.
Niles. These routes head north from Niles in the direction of Indian Lake and Sister Lakes. Distanc-es: 21, 33, 42, 49, 59. Use the Riverfront Park parking lot on the northeast corner of Main and Front in Niles, MI. (If there are special activities and you can’t park at Riverfront Park, start from Ring Lard-ner School (801 North 17th Street, Niles, MI); all routes pass the school.)
Sunday, September 1, at 8:30 a.m.
Edwardsburg East. These routes run east towards Union, with the longer ones heading north from there toward Birch Lake. Distances: 17, 26, 34, 44, 55, 66. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana).
Labor Day Ride. Monday, September 2, at 8:30 a.m. Baldwin Prairie. These routes head north through Michigan lake country, with the longer routes re-turning along the St. Joseph River.Distances: 13, 25, 31, 39, 49, 61. Park at the Porter Township Admin Building north of US-12 at 69373 Baldwin Prairie Road. NOTE that this is a NEW START LO-
CATION (the old location is now private property).
NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME!
Saturday, September 7, at 9:00 a.m.
Galien. Head north and then over to Lake Michigan and plan on a stop at the Swedish Bakery on Red Arrow Highway; the long route travels down the shore to New Buffalo. Distances: 22, 29, 37, 49. Park at Galien Township Schools (22 Southeastern, Galien, MI) From US-12, proceed North on Cleveland, take the first right (onto Southeastern St) and the school is a block further down.
NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME!
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Sunday, September 8, at 9:00 a.m.
Pinhook. These routes head northwest of South Bend into southwest Michigan, with the longer routes then dipping into northern La Porte county. Optional start on the Riverside bike path up to Darden Rd. Distances: 15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Meet at Pinhook Park, which is at 2801 Riverside Dr., just south of Cleveland Rd.
August Tuesday Rides
Tuesday rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You
can download a copy from the “Tuesday Maps” list on the MBA website at mbabike.com.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 9 a.m.
Bonneyville Mill County Park. These routes run northeast into Michigan up towards the Corey Lake area. Distances: 22, 33, 41, 50, 60, 71. Proceed east of Bristol on CR-8 and park at the Mill on CR-131 just north of CR-8.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at 9 a.m.
Pinhook. These routes head northwest of South Bend into southwest Michigan, with the longer routes then dipping into northern La Porte county. Optional start on the Riverside bike path up to Darden Rd. Distances: 15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Meet at Pinhook Park, which is at 2801 Riverside Dr., just south of Cleveland Rd.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at 9 a.m.
Edwardsburg. Head north toward Dowagiac and Southwest Michigan College and expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 16, 22, 35, 45. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana).
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at 9 a.m. Jackson Middle School (use Tuesday map). This route takes us southwest toward Potato Creek State Park and North Liberty. Expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 15, 20, 31, 41. Jackson School (5501 S. Mi-ami Rd., South Bend) is at the intersection of Miami and Jackson Rds., just south of the US-20 bypass.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at 9 a.m. Martin's Supermarket, Granger. The Martin's is at the intersection of IN-23 and Adams Rd. These routes head east towards, Union, MI. Distances: 16, 20, 25, 30, 34, 42.
August Wednesday Evening Rides
Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Swanson School “Poker” Ride. Cyclists will collect cards on the route and the best hand wins. Tailgate in the parking lot after the ride. Distances: 17, 22, 25, 29. Meet at Swanson School (17677 Parker Dr.), off Swanson Dr. just north of Cleveland Rd and east of Ironwood.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Edwardsburg. These routes take us east towards Garver and Eagle Lakes; the longer routes take in a series of rolling hills. Distances: 16, 19, 23, 30. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Ed-
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wardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana).
Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Grissom East. These very flat roads take us east through farmland towards Wakarusa. Distances: 16, 20, 24, 30. Meet on the north side of Grissom Middle School (13881 Kern Rd.), which is at the intersec-tion of Kern and Elm, 1 mile south of US-20 and 2 miles east of IN-331.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 6 p.m.
Bertrand Township Hall. Enjoy the beautiful area southwest of Buchanan and expect some hills in this area shaped by glacial moraines. Distances: 11, 17, 23, 29, 36. The hall is on Buffalo Rd west of Redbug (from South Bend take the US-31 bypass and exit west on US-12 to Redbud then turn south to Buffalo).
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 6 p.m. Horizon. These routes go north through Michigan lake country. Distances: 13, 19, 25, 35. Meet at Hori-zon Elementary School (10060 Brummitt Rd), which is in northeastern St. Joseph County north of Cleve-land Rd and the Toll Road between Beech and Ash Rds.
To: Gail Weaver
President – Michiana Bicycle Association (MBA)
Gail,
As the Bike the Bend Route and Safety Chair, I would like to extend, on behalf of the Bike the Bend Steering Committee, a big THANK YOU to the MBA for their members’ time and effort in support of Bike the Bend.
In this the 4th year of Bike the Bend, as in each of the previous years, MBA members helped out by being Route Ambassadors, patrolling assigned sections of the route, assisting and informing riders, assuring route signs and street closure signs were properly located, monitoring conditions for rider safety and working with law enforcement personnel at key intersections along the route.
In addition, MBA members helped with the assembly, placement and pick-up of over 300 route marking and street closure signs.
I would like to thank the following MBA members that helped out this year:
Sue Call, Dick Kuehl, Bill Lee, Judy Lee, Steve Miller, Chris Seanor, Russ Taylor, Peg Taylor, Emmet Troy-er, Rob Walker & Chris VandenBossche
Every year we have reached out to the MBA members for their help and each time they have stepped up to the plate by volunteering their time and effort. I can’t thank them enough for their commitment to making this community cycling event a big success.
Sincerely,
Pete Jank, Bike the Bend Route and Safety Chair & MBA Member
Cc:Jeanne Blad – Bike the Bend Event Director; Yatish Joshi – Bike the Bend; Glenda Lamont – Bike the Bend
MBA & BIKE the BEND
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MBA NEWS
Michiana Bicycle Association
PO Box 182
Granger, IN 46530-0182
2013 Membership, Newsletter Application, and Dues
Mail to: Michiana Bicycle Association
PO Box 182
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