May 28th, 2009
We now have a monthly mountain bike ride on the calendar! On the second Saturday of each month, join BGLOB for a ride at Mammoth Cave National Park’s Sal Hollow Trail. We will meet at the Maple Springs trailhead parking lot at 9:00 a.m. The ride should last about 2 hours. For carpooling meet at Hardee’s at exit 28 on I-65 at 8:00 a.m. to meet at the trailhead at 9:00. Contact Johnny Johnson (270-996-0005) for more information.
For more information about all of BGLOB’s regular rides, check out the Club Rides page.
And, always, remember to bring your helmet!
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May 18th, 2009
Did you know? If you are a Warren County KY resident, you can register your bicycle online with the Bowling Green Police Department at http://www.bgky.org/police/bike_registry.php. Registering your bike will increase the chances of getting your bike back if it is stolen. And besides that, it will cause you to find and write down the serial number(s) of your bike(s), which you’ve probably been meaning to do anyway!
So get right on that!
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May 16th, 2009
Thursdays, June 11, 18, 25
5:30-8:30pm
WKU Parking and Transportation Services
578 Campbell Lane
League Cycling Instructor, Anne Ellis
This class gives adult cyclists the confidence they need to ride safely in traffic with basic rules of the road, how to communicate with motorists, bike & helmet fit and selection, simple bike maintenance, including fixing a flat tire.
The course includes classroom time, hands-on learning and a group ride. Participants learn and practice bicycle handling skills and emergency maneuvers. Student manual included.
Class is limited to 10 riders. Fee $15 per person. Register by contacting Anne Ellis (270)796-8625 or tandem.ellis@insightbb.com.
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March 8th, 2009
Greetings friends,
I’ve had several people asking if we are going to do another order for the club jerseys/shorts etc. so i am sending out this email. Anyone that is interested in getting some of the items should let me know. I will need the name of the item(s) that you want and the sizes needed. if you would like your jersey to be race cut or have a full length zipper, please note that when you contact me. otherwise, all jerseys will be ordered with club fit and 3/4 length zipper. Women’s jerseys will have their own fitted cut. If you need to see a sizing chart, please go to www.champ-sys.com and click on the custom cycling link on the left of the page. There will be a link below it for size chart. All orders will need to be pre-paid with all checks made out to BGLOB. Checks should be mailed to 734 Mt Olivet Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
short sleeve jersey $45
long sleeve jersey $52
sleeveless jersey $44
shorts $52
bib shorts $60
windguard wind vest $43
windguard wind jacket $50
* we do still have one jersey left from the last order in a size XL. please contact Chris Platt (cp509@insightbb.com) if interested.
We will need to meet a 10 piece minimum to do the order. There will be an order deadline of March 22 so don’t delay. The sooner we get the order in, the sooner we’ll be able to get our goodies.
Feel free to ask any questions. I’ll do my best to answer them.
Brett Miller
brett@bglob.com
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January 30th, 2009
On January 16, 2009, BGLOB held its Annual Meeting for the 2008 calendar year. Check out the minutes for more information.
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January 4th, 2009
Want to record your cycling mileage? Start with a 2009 Mileage Log today.
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October 27th, 2008
Update: Although John has sadly passed away, this benefit and blood drive is still planned.
John Phillips of Franklin KY was seriously injured while riding his bicycle in mid-October 2008. On November 16, 2008, there will be a blood drive and silent auction for the Phillips family. Details are as follows:
Location: First United Methodist Church in Franklin.
12:30pm – 5:30pm - Blood Drive
A brunch will be provided by the church before the blood drive.
5:00 pm - Benefit Supper and Silent Auction
Anyone wanting to prepare a basket for the silent auction, or help with cooking the supper, or donate goods for the supper, please contact Sheryl Brady 270-776-2629 or Julie Walters at 270-776-3934. All proceeds will be placed in a trust fund at Integra Bank.
Trust Fund: A trust fund has been set up at Integra Bank in the name of “Gina Phillips Benefit Account”. You can deposit into the account from any Integra Bank.
For more information about John and his family, visit the family website.
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June 22nd, 2008
Bicycle Bowling Green and the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists will offer free valet bike parking as part of the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra’s Fourth of July Star Spangled Spectacular free concert and fireworks display at the WKU Guthrie Tower. Cyclists who attend the event can drop off their bikes at the front patio of the Raymond B. Preston Center, at the WKU South Lawn, on Avenue of Champions. The free service will be available from 6:00pm till after the fireworks finale.
Remember your helmet, you can leave that with your bike, and be prepared with lights to ride home after dark. If you’re interested in helping out, contact Anne, tandem.ellis@insightbb.com or 796-8625.
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June 7th, 2008
In an effort to offer more regularity to club rides, a new ride schedule has been developed. The new schedule offers weeknight options as well as Saturday rides. We hope this new schedule will fit the needs of club members. We’d love to see you on the rides and have your feedback on the new schedule. We are also in need of ride leaders and hope that other members will sign up. Please contact Forrest Halford with your comments, questions or offer to lead a ride.
You are also encouraged to continue to use the mailiing list to announce rides and solicit riding partners.
See you on the road soon!
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June 5th, 2008
Instructor, Anne Ellis
Wednesday, July 16 from 4:00-7:00pm
or
Friday, July 18 from 1:00-4:00pm
The Medical Center Health & Wellness Center
Greenwood Mall
Fee $20
This course offers an open, supportive atmosphere for learning (or re-learning) how to ride your bike on the bike trails, in the neighborhood or on the city streets. In addition we’ll discuss women-specific bike fit, clothing options for safe comfortable cycling, personal safety issues while riding alone and how to fix a flat tire. This fast-paced, three-hour course will be taught by a woman, especially for women.
Equipment required: Bicycle and helmet
Questions? Contact Anne Ellis / 270-796-8625.
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