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[BBTC Ride_calendar] News from next door
by Raleigh Fehr 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Colorado events in danger The Colorado cycling community is up in arms with the news that the Colorado State Patrol has added a new policy that could disable some the biggest bicycle events in the state. The new policy limits bicycle and triathlon events to 2500 riders, but the limit can be lowered at any time, putting the state's most popular events at risk. Bicycle races, tours, charity rides, group rides and triathlons are all affected. Bicycle Colorado, a non-profit coalition of individuals, organizations and bicycling-related businesses, has posted an online petition <http://bicyclecolo.org/site/page.cfm?PageID=651> urging interested cyclists to voice their concerns to state officials. "The State Patrol says that they are using this ban to 'ensure safety,'" Bicycle Colorado's Web site states, "but a random cap has no effect on the safety of bicyclists. Safety is based on good event planning, educated bicyclists, traffic management plans, safe roads, and law-abiding motorists. A well-run event can be safe for 10,000 bicyclists and a poorly run event can be unsafe for 100 riders. An arbitrary cap punishes everyone and discourages all events." Events that draw more than 2500 participants include the Iron Horse Classic, the Elephant Rock Cycling Festival, the Triple Bypass, the Mt. Evans Hill Climb, the MS 150 charity ride, the Courage Classic, the Tour de Cure and the Bicycle Tour of Colorado. "We formally asked the State Patrol to reverse their decision and they declined," Bicycle Colorado states on its Web site. "In State Patrol's reply to Bicycle Colorado they said that, 'the primary reason for this change in policy is due to safety.' But according to Scot Harris, director of the Elephant Rock ride, the state's largest bicycle event, they've had only one car-bike crash in the 19-year history of this event. States like New York, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, and California safely handle events with 10,000, 20,000 and even 30,000 bicyclists. There is no reason Colorado cannot do so as well." If this continues, it could set a precedent for other states.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Tonight's ride is cancelled
by Robert Yuschak 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Tonight's ride "lights at Temple Square" has been cancelled. No reschedule date has been made available. Any questions, please call: Sandy or Jeff Levenson @ 801-487-0540 Email at: <mailto:jmlsrl@earthlink.net> jmlsrl(a)earthlink.net Safe journeys, Road Captain Rob

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Death Valley Bicycle Trip Feb 9-13, 2006
by Mike Hawe 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Join us, and members of the Wasatch Mountain Club on Bob WrightÂs Annual Death Valley Trip. The number of riders is limited and will be on a first to pay basis. The cost of the trip will be $60.00 with any excess (if any) refunded after the trip. Mail checks payable to Mike Hawe and mail them to him at 10309 South 1980 East, Sandy, UT 84092-4385. If you sign up for this trip the $60.00 is non refundable. There will be bicycling, hiking and just hanging around. We will stay at the Furnace Creek Campground and do day rides from there. Showers are available for a fee nearby, in the past this fee has been $5.00. Some years we have been allowed to use the swimming pool in conjunction with the shower fee but for the past fee years this hasnÂt been the case. We will encourage car pooling as much as possible. ItÂs about a 550 mile drive each way via Las Vegas. We do group cooking. Meal are included from breakfast on Friday Feb 10 through breakfast on Monday Feb 13. Camp site charges are included in the $60.00 but you are responsible for your own transportation costs and park entry fees. Weather is normally comfortably warm during the day and not to cold at night. Precipitation is usually minimal except for last year when the desert bloomed like never before. There will be a planning meeting on Thursday January 26 at 7:00pm. If you have any questions call either Mike Hawe at 801-571-9486 or Rick Kirkland at 801-486-0909. General Ride description will be listed on BBTCÂs web site. Mike Hawe Rick Kirkland treasurer(a)bbtc.net globeman299(a)yahoo.com __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Announcment list gone wrong...
by blyksett＠comcast.net 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

To whom it may concern, I'm a new member and my e-mail application to the 'Ride calendar' went through just fine and I've received a number of ride and ski announcments from club members. The problem is that the "Announcment list" didn't go through for some reason. I have re-tried a number of times but to no avail. Is there a way to manually put me on the list? Here is my address; blyksett(a)comcast.net . Thank you for your time. Bob Lyksett

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RE: [BBTC Ride_calendar] Ski Day, Friday 12/2/05
by Laura Cappel 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Yes, Conoco is participating in the same promo as Philips 66 this year! Laura K. Cappel, CMP Senior Sales Manager Snowbird Resort and Conference Center Snowbird, UT 84094 Phone: 888-391-2473 Fax: 801-933-2298 lcappel(a)snowbird.com Download our MPK at www.snowbirdmeetings.com _____ From: ride_calendar-bounces+lcappel=snowbird.com(a)mailman.xmission.com [mailto:ride_calendar-bounces+lcappel=snowbird.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Jonkmanj(a)cs.com Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 10:55 PM To: rob(a)freshtraks.com; mailinglist(a)bbtc.net Subject: Re: [BBTC Ride_calendar] Ski Day, Friday 12/2/05 Thanks Rob, I'll definitely be there. Here are some other great deals: Brighton, next several Wednesdays: Dec 7, 2005 Ski or ride for $11 when you bring a gift for The Road Home Homeless Shelter. All items need to be new. (Blankets, 3 or more thick white socks, 2 pillows, or a hygiene kit with personal items are suggestions.) Please be generous! Toys for Tots Dec 12, 2005 Ski or ride at Brighton for $11 all day when you bring a new toy valued at $10 or more for each pass. Utah Food Bank Dec. 21, 2005 Bring one bag of non-perishable food for each pass and ski or ride for $11 all day at Brighton. Please be generous! Details at: http://www.brightonresort.com/main.html under News Deer Valley: Each year the local Chevy dealers hand out one or 2 free day passes to Deer Valley for test driving a new or used car. I went to Murdock Chevrolet in ross/Bountiful (2600 South exit from I15, they are behind KMart/Big Lots) this past week and got 2 lift tickets. I do not know if the other Chevy dealers have them yet or not, but you might call them. Call Murdock (298-8090) before heading up there as they usually run out quickly. Snowbird Philips 66 is offering a promotion: Fill up (8 gallons or more) 4 times by Nov. 30 and receive a coupon for 2-for-one lift tickets at Snowbird that need to be used by Dec. 22. I heard that Conoco is also participating, but I have not yet checked them out. You need to go to the cashier at the gas station and get a card and collect 4 stamps. See you on the slopes John J. PS: Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) a chronic disease of the central nervous system affecting the brain and spinal cord. This year I have decided to again join in the fight against MS by participating in the Utah's Best Dam MS 150 Bike Ride and I need people like you to sponsor me. Please join me in supporting the National MS Society. To sponsor me online: Click Here <https://www.nationalmssociety.org/utu/home/account_1.asp?m=e&pa=4936222 0&pd=UTU0EMS120060624LOG&pt=UTUBTP3F01> or copy the following url into your browser: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/utu/home/account_1.asp?m=e&pa=49362220 &pd=UTU0EMS120060624LOG&pt=UTUBTP3F01 Best Regards, John Jonkman

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Re: [BBTC Ride_calendar] Ski Day, Friday 12/2/05
by Jonkmanj＠cs.com 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Thanks Rob, I'll definitely be there. Here are some other great deals: Brighton, next several Wednesdays: Dec 7, 2005 Ski or ride for $11 when you bring a gift for The Road Home Homeless Shelter. All items need to be new. (Blankets, 3 or more thick white socks, 2 pillows, or a hygiene kit with personal items are suggestions.) Please be generous! Toys for Tots Dec 12, 2005 Ski or ride at Brighton for $11 all day when you bring a new toy valued at $10 or more for each pass. Utah Food Bank Dec. 21, 2005 Bring one bag of non-perishable food for each pass and ski or ride for $11 all day at Brighton. Please be generous! Details at: http://www.brightonresort.com/main.html under News Deer Valley: Each year the local Chevy dealers hand out one or 2 free day passes to Deer Valley for test driving a new or used car. I went to Murdock Chevrolet in ross/Bountiful (2600 South exit from I15, they are behind KMart/Big Lots) this past week and got 2 lift tickets. I do not know if the other Chevy dealers have them yet or not, but you might call them. Call Murdock (298-8090) before heading up there as they usually run out quickly. Snowbird Philips 66 is offering a promotion: Fill up (8 gallons or more) 4 times by Nov. 30 and receive a coupon for 2-for-one lift tickets at Snowbird that need to be used by Dec. 22. I heard that Conoco is also participating, but I have not yet checked them out. You need to go to the cashier at the gas station and get a card and collect 4 stamps. See you on the slopes John J. PS: Every hour someone is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) a chronic disease of the central nervous system affecting the brain and spinal cord. This year I have decided to again join in the fight against MS by participating in the Utah's Best Dam MS 150 Bike Ride and I need people like you to sponsor me. Please join me in supporting the National MS Society. To sponsor me online: Click Here or copy the following url into your browser: https://www.nationalmssociety.org/utu/home/account_1.asp?m=e&pa=49362220& pd=UTU0EMS120060624LOG&pt=UTUBTP3F01 Best Regards, John Jonkman

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Ski Day, Friday 12/2/05
by Robert Yuschak 27 Nov '05

27 Nov '05

I have posted a ski day on the ride calendar for this coming Friday at Park City. It is a benefit day for the Park City Education Foundation and tickets are only $20. They must be purchased in advance and can be purchased at PCMR or their website: http://www.parkcitymountain.com/winter/index.html I hope to see everyone out for a fun day on the slopes! Rob Y.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] dressing to stay warm
by Don and Mary Margaret WILLIAMS 27 Nov '05

27 Nov '05

Thanksgiving morning was BBTC's first really well attended - really cold ride this winter, even colder than Rick Kirkland's Layton ride I think - and as soon as this morning's snow melts there will surely be many more. For those who missed it due to wardrobe deficiencies or for those who made it but were cold - the following website is one of many sites that cast some insight into dressing to ride in cold weather. A few layers can work wonders. http://www.blayleys.com/articles/WinterTips/wintertips.htm After all there are some great tours coming up in January and February - suddenly thats only a month away Don W.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] anyone for a pedal out of the muck!
by Robert Yuschak 23 Nov '05

23 Nov '05

I'm planning on going for a ride, probably up to big mountain, to get out of the pollution for a while. I am looking to leave my house about 10am. Anyone interested in riding give me a call at 801-288-1330 See you on the road Rob Y.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Ride Leader Needed
by Haggin Kim Civ OSSG/KSL 14 Nov '05

14 Nov '05

Would anyone be willing to lead my Mountain Bike Ride on 19 November and/or my Mountain Bike Ride or Snowshoe on 10 December? Kim W. Haggin b

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