Archive for January, 2007

Daylight Savings Time – Afternoon Rides Begin

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007
March 12, 2007
5:30 pmto7:30 pm

Every Monday – Thursday during Daylight Savings Time, we ride from Basil Griffin Park starting at 5:30p.m. CDT. The distance and pace varies depending on available daylight and rider preference.  Typical evening rides are 25-35 miles in length.

Meet in the parking area by the Ampitheatre at the Smallhouse Road Entrance.

For more information, contact John Russell.

Coffee Social

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007
March 4, 2007
5:00 pmto7:00 pm

Come on out and see your bike buddies. It’s time to start talking up the 2007 cycling season. BGLOB will buy the coffee.

Location: Bluegrass Coffee Cafe on Hwy 31W (South of Campbell Lane, in front of Big Lots)

Bicycle Safety at Richardsville Elementary

Wednesday, January 31st, 2007

Sara Hiles and Tricia Callahan represented BGLOB at a Richardsville Elementary Safety Fair recently. Following is a Daily News article covering it:  

Health fair gives Richardsville Elementary School students a good look at good living
By NATALIE JORDAN, The Daily News, njordan@bgdailynews.com
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 12:07 PM CST

Keith Mueller, with the assistance of crash dummies Larry and Vince, stood in front of Kristin Denney’s kindergarten class.

“When you hear the click, you know you’re safe,” said the Kentucky Department of Transportation District 3 superintendent. “Safety belts save lives, and it’s the law now to buckle up.”

In the gym at Richardsville Elementary School, 16 vendors waited as groups of students filtered in during the school’s annual Health and Safety Fair.

From returning vendors, like Warren County Public Schools Food Service and Nutrition Department, to new vendors, like the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists, students got a first hand look at ways to stay safe and healthy. (more…)

Bicycle-Friendly Community kickoff meeting

Sunday, January 28th, 2007
January 30, 2007
7:30 pmto9:00 pm

The first meeting of the Bicycle-Friendly Community initiative is next Tuesday! This will be a “strategy session” to help shape the effort to make Bowling Green/Warren County a more bike-friendly place.

Date: Tuesday, Jan. 30
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Place: Panera Bread on Campbell Lane
Please come even if you don’t think you can be a regular member of this group. I would love to hear your ideas. Here are some thoughts about how to get started: http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/howto.htm
Thanks,
Sara Shipley Hiles

February Coffee Social – New Location & Date

Thursday, January 25th, 2007
February 11, 2007
5:00 pm

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t see your bike buddies. Come on out and socialize at the Coffee Social. Just bring yourself. BGLOB will buy the coffee.

February’s Coffee Social will be at Bluegrass Coffee Cafe, located on Hwy 31W in front of Big Lots.

Note: the date was moved from Feb 4 to 11 due to the Super Bowl. Gotta watch those commercials!

Bike Tour Guidebook

Tuesday, January 23rd, 2007

The most recent version of the Bike Tour Guidebook (minus the maps) can be found at:

http://bikewalk.ky.gov/Kentucky%20Bicycle%20Tours%20Guide.doc

Thanks,

David Devers (KYTC)

2007 Mileage Log

Saturday, January 6th, 2007

A 2007 mileage log is attached here. Pedal, pedal!

2007 Mileage Log

 

Photo Gallery Working Again!

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

Our Photo Gallery died a while back after a server upgrade. I am pleased to report that it is up and running again! There are some fun pics on there now, so check it out. If you have some pics to add, I can either provide you a username and password or you can send me the pics and I’ll get them uploaded. Send me an email at webmaster@bglob.com.

BGLOB Executive Committee Meeting

Monday, January 1st, 2007
February 9, 2007
6:00 pmto8:00 pm

Officers and Standing Committee Chairs are invited to the Ellis’ home for the first BGLOB Executive Committee Meeting of the new year. Anne and Kent will be making a pot of chile for all comers. Please contact Tricia Callahan with any questions.

Coffee Social

Sunday, November 19th, 2006
January 7, 2007
5:00 pm

Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can’t see your bike buddies. Come on out and socialize at the Coffee Social. Just bring yourself. BGLOB will buy the coffee.

Starts at 5:00 PM. Location: Panera Bread at 1770 Campbell Lane