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[BBTC Ride_calendar] bicycle safety
by Raleigh Fehr 10 May '05

10 May '05

On the advocacy front, the following is being passed around by local advocacy groups across the country. The idea is to get all states to adobt the "complete streets" policies making them safe for cyclists and pedestrians. Contact your representative today. Raleigh ACTION ALERT: IMPORTANT LONG-TERM MEASURE FOR BIKE SAFETY Please make a quick call to your Senators ASAP Dear Adventure Cycling Member, We don't write to you very often to ask you to call or e-mail your elected representatives -- but a great opportunity has presented itself and we need your help. It will only take a moment and could do wonders for bicycling over the next five years. We ask that you call or e-mail your Senators NOW and urge them to support Senator Tom Harkin's amendment to require states to create "complete streets" policies. These policies will give bicyclists and pedestrians a leg-up in how our State Departments of Transportation (DOT) plan for all users of our streets. The amendment, which will likely be proposed on Wednesday, May 11, will be budget-neutral (i.e. no new federal revenues needed) and holds the potential to dramatically improve transportation for all Americans. For Adventure Cyclists, this proposal will provide a great opportunity to work collaboratively with DOTs on our country's highways and other roads. It could also help us in establishing a federally-recognized National Bicycle Route Network that will help provide better, safer routes for bicycle travellers. Please call or e-mail your Senator by 5:00 PM EDT tomorrow (Tuesday, May 10). At this point, calls are preferable (more personal) but e-mails are fine. A list of contacts and e-mail addresses for your Senators can be found on the America Bikes website: http://www.americabikes.org/Transportation%20LAs.asp I've included a few more details below. If you would like to see the Senator's Complete Streets amendment, with an additional fact sheet, it is available at http://www.americabikes.org/Harkin%20bill.asp Thank you so much for supporting bicycling and bicycle travel. If you can help by supporting this amendment, we would greatly appreciate it. Best wishes, Jim Sayer - Executive Director Adventure Cycling Association Inspiring people of all ages to travel by bicycle. (800) 755-2453 x201 toll-free, (406) 721-1776 x201 phone, (406) 721-8754 fax http://www.adventurecycling.org Adventure Cycling will rarely send legistlative action alerts, however this is an unusual oppurtunity to help bicycling at the federal level. The Federal Transportation Authorization Bill is considered only once every 6 to 7 years. Nevertheless, to unsubscribe from future legistlative action alerts, reply to this email with "Unsubscribe" in the subject and; your email address in the message.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Volunteer opportunities
by Raleigh Fehr 10 May '05

10 May '05

If anyone knows somebody interested in helping out with some local bike racing, the Tour of Utah is looking for volunteers. This will be a 5 day stage race as well as some citizen races. If you or anyone you know is interested please pass on the attached info form. Raleigh

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Share the road event
by Raleigh Fehr 09 May '05

09 May '05

Over the course of the last 6-8 months UDOT and a group of cyclists have been working on getting Cycling Share the Road signs up throughout the state. The first spots to get these signs placed will be Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. UDOT is planning to do this statewide. This is a great thing for the cycling community and UDOT asks that we (the cycling community) please come and share in the unveiling of the signs: Saturday May 14, 2005 1:00-1:30 pm Mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon Park and Ride Please come with your bikes to show your support!! There should be plenty of time to get in one of the club scheduled rides for that day and still make the unveiling. This is a cycling advocacy event not a formal ride. Thanks. Raleigh

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] MOAB Tandem Rides
by Penny Perkins 06 May '05

06 May '05

Tandem Teams, (AND Half Bikes) There is a fun event comming up on Memorial Day Weekend. Please see the information below and contact us if you will be comming!! Robin and Penny Saturday May 28 09:00 AMMOAB TANDEM 60/O/2/eWEEKEND (DEAD HORSE POINT) Saturday Dead Horse Point Ride (start time and location to be determined later). We will be joining the Tandem Cycle Works of Colorado group. They are organizing a Memorial Day weekend tandem event. The only fees paid are to enter the parks. There will be 40 to 50 teams attending. For more info see: http://www.tandemcycleworks.com/moab.htm Get a motel OR camp with us at: Canyonlands Campground (800)522-6848 Tents are $18 a night. LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND SO WE CAN GIVE YOU THE LATEST INFORMATION. Robin Perkins perk(a)networld.com 801-486-8140 Sunday May 29 09:00 AM MOAB TANDEM WEEKEND (LA SAL MOUNTAIN LOOP) 65/O/1/e La Sal Mountain Loop. This is a steep ride but there will be other options. See May 28th for more info. (start time and location to be determined) Robin Perkins perk(a)networld.com 801-486-8140 Monday May 30 09:00 AM MOAB TANDEM WEEKEND (ARCHES PARK) 46/O/2/e Arches National Park ride. See May 28th for more info. (start time and location to be determined) Robin Perkins perk(a)networld.com 801-486-8140 --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] BBTC Randy Sutherland SuperSeries Saturday, May 7, 2005
by Lynda Forbush 04 May '05

04 May '05

Hello BBTC Members! An update on this Saturday's Randy Sutherland Ride; > Currently the forecast for Saturday morning is still questionable. > However, we would like to encourage everyone to come out regardless of the > forecast. Lynda Forbush's Layton Deli ride last Saturday was a perfect > example of unpredictable weather. As people were driving to the ride, it > was raining heavily. When the ride began the rain stopped and the 10 > brave people who came prepared to ride had a good experience. Even if the > weather is not rideable on Saturday, we can all be there to show our > support for Randy, hear Dr. Bomberg speak on ALS and make our > contribution. Following we could all enjoy breakfast together at the > Cracker Barrel. Your support would be greatly appreciated. > > Hope to see you all there! > > Saturday May 7 - 9:00 AM The Randy Sutherland SuperSeries 100/O/4/d In Honor of our 2004 High Mileage winner Randy Sutherland, the name of this ride has been changed to The Randy Sutherland Ride. THERE WILL BE 25, 60, 85 AND 100 MILE OPTIONS (With a ride leader for each distance). This is a benefit ride to raise funds and awareness for ALS (Lou Gerhig's desease). Randy was diagnosed with ALS in January 2005. We are asking for voluntary contributions which will be donated to the University of Utah for therapy and equipment for victims of ALS. Meet at Cracker Barrel in Springville - the southern Springville exit No. 263 off I-15- Ride a loop route thru Goshen Canyon South to Nephi . Return through Santaquin. Raleigh Fehr president(a)bbtc.net (801) 943-2117

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Randy Sutherland Ride Donations
by Penny Perkins 03 May '05

03 May '05

BBTC Members! Chances are if you rode at least one club ride last year....you rode with our 2004 high mileage winner Randy Sutherland. Randy was diagnosed with ALS in January 2005. In Randy's honor we are holding are 1st annual fundraiser for ALS. Club Members please check the ride schedule for Saturdays Randy Sutherland Rides. Any Club ride you chose that day will be accepting donations for ALS (Lou Gerhig's disease) If you can't attend a ride that day, donations can be mailed to: Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club P.O. Box 65733 Salt Lake City, Ut 84165-0733 Checks for the Randy Sutherland Ride can be payable to "Dr Mark Bromberg" in Care of the "Motor Neuron Disease Clinic" Dr. Mark Bromberg is the Director of the Department of Neurology Neuromuscular Program at the University of Utah. This Department includes the (ALS) Motor Neuron Disease Clinic. The money donated will go directly to the clinic to help with providing equipment and personnel to help treat victims of ALS. If you are interested in finding out more about ALS, check out this website. http://alsfoundation.org/pages/6/index.htm I hope you will all take advantage of this opportunity! Penny Perkins --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] This week in BBTC - Check out our Saturday Fundraisers
by Penny Perkins 02 May '05

02 May '05

Monday May 2 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C/4-5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Monday May 2 06:00 PM Bike Handling Skills 15/O/4-5/c Bicyle Comfort & Efficiency/basic rules of road/basic shiftin. Meet at the Park and Ride at 6200 South and Wasatch Blvd. Mary Margaret Williams bicycleutah(a)msn.com 641-4120 Tuesday May 3 06:00 PM Beginner's Jordan River Parkway, fish ponds section 5/O/5/c Ride 5 miles round trip on the Jordan River Parkway, then stay and fish. The new park includes two stocked trout ponds for kids and licensed fishermen. Meet at Riverfront Park (11200 South, 920 West). To get there, take 10600 South until you see Mulligan's driving range, and then turn south 1 mile on Riverfront Parkway through new office building construction. It's a SEFIL ride (Slow, Easy, Flat, Ice cream Likely). Bring helmet, water, ice cream money - or rod and bait! Harriet Wallis 576-0140 Tuesday May 3 06:00 PM Fort Union & South 20/C/4/c Meet at Canyon Sports 1844 E. Ft. Union Blvd. We will head south. This will be an easy paced ride & no one will be dropped. Questions Call Mike Hawe 571-9486. Mike Hawe mike_hawe(a)yahoo.com 801-571-9486 Tuesday May 3 06:00 PM Emigration Ride 24/O/2-3/c Meet at the 15th East entrance to Sugarhouse Park ride up to Emigration Canyon to the Little Mountain Summit. Regroup at the top. Penny Perkins roadcaptain(a)bbtc.net 486-8140 Tuesday May 3 07:00 PM Pearl Izumi night 0/O/5/c Club shopping night at Pearl Izumi. They will open the doors to club members from 7:00 to 8:30 PM offering 15% discounts on all inline and already discounted merchandise. Raleigh Fehr president(a)bbtc.net (801) 943-2117 Wednesday May 4 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C/4-5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Wednesday May 4 05:30 PM Morgan Valley Loop 30/B-C/3-4/b Meet at the Sinclair Station (Old Farm Market) in Mountain Green. Take the Mountain Green exit off I-84 and proceed east at the yield sign. The Sinclair Station will be on the left side of the road. We will ride through Peterson to Porterville. From Porterville, we'll ride back through Morgan to the Sinclair Station in Mountain Green. Be sure to call or check your email if weather is questionable. John Lecain jplecain(a)comcast.net 801-814-2648 Wednesday May 4 06:00 PM Evergreen Loop 22/C/4/c Meet just inside Sugar House Park at 1500 E. entrance. Fun loop that goes up to Wasatch Blvd, then south and back via Cotton Bottom. Call or check e-mail if there are weather problems. Doug Jensen dougandshellyj(a)hotmail.com 815-3858 Thursday May 5 06:00 PM Fort Union & South 20/C/4/c Meet at Canyon Sports 1844 E. Ft. Union Blvd. We will head south. This will be an easy paced ride & no one will be dropped. Questions Call Mike Hawe 571-9486. Mike Hawe mike_hawe(a)yahoo.com 801-571-9486 Friday May 6 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C/4-5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Friday May 6 06:00 PM Beginner's SEFIL (Slow, Easy, Flat, Ice cream Likely) -3/O/5/c NEW! Beginner rides. Get your balance and figure out the gears on wide, flat, paved roads with no traffic because the roads don't go anywhere. Your choice: ride 1 to 4 miles. Bring helmet, water, ice cream money. Meet just west of Thanksgiving Point's huge flashing sign. Thanksgiving Point is off I-15 exit 287. Harriet Wallis 576-0140 Saturday May 7 09:00 AM The Randy Sutherland SuperSeries 100/O/4/d In Honor of our 2004 High Mileage winner Randy Sutherland, the name of this ride has been changed to The Randy Sutherland Ride. THERE WILL BE 25, 60, 85 AND 100 MILE OPTIONS (With a ride leader for each distance). This is a benefit ride to raise funds and awareness for ALS (Lou Gerhig's desease). Randy was diagnosed with ALS in January 2005. We are asking for voluntary contributions which will be donated to the University of Utah for therapy and equipment for victims of ALS. Meet at Cracker Barrel in Springville - the southern Springville exit No. 263 off I-15- Ride a loop route thru Goshen Canyon South to Nephi . Return through Santaquin. Raleigh Fehr president(a)bbtc.net (801) 943-2117 Saturday May 7 09:00 AM Southpark Ride and ALS Fundraiser 65/B-C/5/b Meet at "Southpark" skating park in Farmington. Bring a voluntary donation for ALS (Lou Gerhigs Disease.) Your donation will be given to the U of U and used for therepy and equipment for ALS victims. Our club member Randy Sutherland was diagnosed with ALS in January 2005. This is in Randy's honor. It is located at 1340 South and Frontage Road. The Frontage Road parallels I15 on the east side. From I15 take the Farmington exit, number 325, and turn right heading south on the Frontage Road until you get to 1340 South. The park will be on the left side of Frontage Road. We'll ride a loop through Kaysville, Syracuse and Layton that starts and ends at Southpark. We'll stop for lunch somewhere (to be determined) along the way. This is a great training ride for Salt Lake Century! Be sure to call or check your email if weather is questionable. This ride is co-listed with the Hill Cycling Club Kim Haggin bikerkim(a)msn.com 801-771-4901 Saturday May 7 10:00 AM Lunch At The Hilton and ALS Fundraiser 30/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School, 3225 S 800 E, ride to Airport Hilton for lunch stop and back. Bring a donation for ALS(Lou Gerhig's disease). In honor of our club member Randy Sutherland the money will be given to the U of U for therepy and equipment for ALS victims. Jeff Levenson 487-0540 Saturday May 7 10:00 AM May ULTRA Tandem Ride and ALS Fundraise 20/O/4/c Come ride with us in the lush Heber Valley on May 7th. Please bring a donation for ALS (Lou Gerhigs disease)that will be given to the U of U for therepy and equipment for ALS victims. Donations will be made in honor of club member, Randy Sutherland who was diagnosed with ALS in January 2005. Ride leaders are Eric and Tanya Urick, who have a good deal of experience in socializing the tandem event.They even drove the course to ensure a perfect ride. Meet in Heber City, 10 AM at a city ballpark located at Highway 113 ( Midway Lane ) and 1200 West (Springfield Road ). Info at 280-3462 (residence ), or 573-9970 ( Eric's cell ). Eric Unck 280-3462 Sunday May 8 10:00 AM Lost Creek Reservoir from Coalville 50/B-C/4-5/c Meet at 10:00 am at the Coalville Courthouse for a scenic ride through some high country farmland. We'll ride north through Croyden and then angle East to the reservoir. Bring a lunch as our favorite greasy spoon is now closed! Co-listed with the WMC. Barbara Hanson barbhanson30(a)hotmail.com 801/485-0132 --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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