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Flower City Cyclist Newsletter of the Rochester Bicycling Club Volume 49, Issue 7 August 2016 An Excellent 2016 Summer ! Forecast: Hot & Breezy Take a Bath Ride - 2012
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Flower City CyclistNewsletter of the Rochester Bicycling ClubVolume 49, Issue 7 August 2016
Let’s Eat!
25th An
nual!
An Excellent 2016 Summer !
Forecast: Hot & Breezy
Take a Bath Ride - 2012
In This IssueOur Mission:
> Teach and promote bicycling for transportation, recreation and health.
> Preserve and proclaim the rights of bicyclists as operators of vehicles.
> Schedule and organize bicycle rides, tours and other activities on a regular basis.
> Cooperate with other groups in promoting bicycling.
> Advocate the use of approved helmets. > Advocate the safe and responsible use of
appropriate lands for off-road cycling.
This Newsletter is published as scheduled below by the Rochester Bicycling Club
Newsletter Deadlines:Mar Feb 15th Issue 1April March 15th Issue 2May April 15th Issue 3June May 15th Issue 4July June 15th Issue 5August July 15th Issue 6September August 15th Issue 7October September 15th Issue 8Nov-Dec October 15th Issue 9Jan-Feb December 15th Issue 10
Newsletter Advertising:The Flower City Cyclist accepts paid ads and preprinted inserts. Paid ads will run for one issue. Copy and payment are due by the deadlines listed above.
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Note: Members may place bicycle related classified ads at no charge. See the RBC Website for complete details.
Contributing?The editor accepts all bicycling related, member submitted articles, photos and artwork for the newsletter. Special consideration is given to RBC related activities, rides, special events and your personal exper iences, cyc l ing t ips and adventures! Share your stories!
The Flower City Cyclist
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Upcoming Events Summary
August Board Meeting09 Aug 2016 7:00 PM (EDT) Brighton Parks & RecreationS Winton Btwn 590 & Westfall Rd
Rochester Twilight Criterium13 Aug 2016 1:00 PM (EDT) Downtown Rochester
A Great Summer! Cover
In This Issue iMessage From The Board to Members 1Announcements - Miscellaneous 2 - 4Impromptu Rides 5Bike Fest Announcement for 2017 6Challenge Ride Report 7Cycle New York Finger Lakes Ride 8Merit Badge Seeker Request 9Blasts from the Past - Poem 10Safety is Your Business: Where Is The Road Edge 11 - 12Blogs 13June Board Meeting Minutes 14 - 16Want Ads 17 - 182016 Board of Directors & Coordinators 19
Announcements
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Message from The Board to RBC Membership: Clarification regarding
Calendar and Impromptu Rides for the 2016 Season
This message serves to clarify for our membership, certain ride scheduling practices for the 2016 Season.
● Out of respect for our ride leaders who have committed to lead Calendar rides and the goal of bringing more riders together, the Board has determined that impromptu rides may not be scheduled on weekend days when there are rides on the Club Calendar.
● Members are encouraged to schedule Impromptu rides. They may be scheduled any time during weekdays, including evenings. When scheduling Impromptu rides please be courteous and refrain from scheduling rides that are similar to already scheduled rides.
● If members have ideas to enhance already scheduled weekend rides (e.g. adding an S&E Ride on days when none are scheduled; a unique ride such as a family ride with children) please bring these to the a t t e n t i o n o f R i d e C h a i r s , K a t h y a n d S t e v e R i e g e l a t [email protected], in advance, who will work with you to schedule the ride.
Thank you very much,
RBC Board of Directors
Announcements
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Susquehannock 2017Save the date for the
27th Annual Susquehannock Lodge weekend, June 2-4 2017 in Potter County, PA
More information in early 2017
YourRochesterTwilightCriteriumGuideAugust13,2016
FREE attendance! FAST racers! YUMMY food! GREAT fun!
We are back again, you can watch Olympians, National and World Champion Cyclists racing one night and one night only on a NASCAR style mile long track in downtown Rochester, NY. Enjoy the festival atmosphere with a beer garden, food truck rodeo, kids entertainment, bike club tents and a merchandise tent.
The peloton passes by close enough for you to feel the wind they generate. Watch the sprints at the finish line for various primes (cash prizes) throughout the event. Come for a few hours or the whole day.
PARKING: best location is the Civic Center Garage, 55 Fitzhugh St., across from the Blue Cross Arena.
ROCHESTER BICYCLING TENT (and other club tents): west side of South Ave. by Court St. Stop by for a free giveaway from:
ROHRBACH BREWING COMPANY BEER GARDEN: The entire food truck rodeo and the finish area is the beer garden! Enjoy a variety of Rohrbach Brewing Company craft-brewed beers will be on tap.
FOOD TRUCK RODEO: East side of South Avenue
• Macarollin’ • Le Petit Poutine • Effortlessly Healthy• Cheesed and Confused• The Bento Box • Neno’s Mexican Food• Smoothies Plus• Chef’s Catering• Flash Freeze Ice Cream
RESTROOMS: north side of Rundel Central Library - corner of Broad St & South Ave.
MERCHANDISE TENT & RACE HEADQUARTERS: Orange tent on the north side of Rundel Central Library - corner of Broad St & South Ave.
Unique Bike Rack
Karen Managan
Announcements
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Membership Report 1/13/15
Total Membership Revenue in calendar year 2014: $11,573
New Memberships: $3,738Renewals: $7,835
$11,573
Currently active:
Family 248Individual 398Life 23
669
$280 Dues Paid since the last board meeting:
Family 8Individual 9
17
$655 Paid to date for 2016:
Family 18Individual 24
42
All lapsed members whose renewal was due on March 1, 2014 have been archived.
Bicycle Cases for Rent to Club Members!
Going on a bicycle tour and you need to ship your b icyc le v ia a i r, water or ground transportation safely?The club has cases for rent to our members at $2.50 per day.These are hard cases to protect your bicycle from damage.Details on the bike cases and the rental agreement can be found on the website:https://rbc.wildapricot.org/MoreRBC. To rent the cases contact Beth Johnson email:
Welcome To Our New Members Through August 1st, 2016
Awards Banquet Request
HumorousandFunAwardsforthe2016RidingSeason
At our annual Awards Banquet we always have some humorous and
fun awards to hand out to various riders. During the riding year many of us witness various funny and humorous situations that are created by our members. If you see a situation that you believe merits the attention of our Awards Committee, please send an email with pictures if they are a v a i l a b l e t o B o b L e c h n e r a t : [email protected]
If you are interested please contact me or any board member.
HOLD THE DATE!!!
Volunteer DinnerNovember 18th, 6:00 pm
Burgundy Basin Inn
If you have served as a volunteer this year (e.g. - have led rides, helped out at an event, written a newsletter article, served on a committee, etc.) you can expect to receive an invitation to our annual Celebration of RBC's Dedicated Volunteers around mid-October.
RBC Volunteers will again be feted at the Burgandy Basin Inn where they will be treated toa sumptuous buffet dinner and have an opportunity to win any of several fabulous door prizes!!!
Haven't volunteered yet? It's not too late as members who volunteer thru the end of October will be included.
Chad AbernathyMary BenedictJeanBenjamin
CarrollDouglas
Thomas DeRollerSteve FisherSteve FrattareDoug HawnMark HickeyPaul & Mariesa Howe
Mercelle Jackson
Laena KaraliaDavid LevineKaye LicherdellSean McDonaldJeff MiceliLindsay & Pete Nabozny
Manuel OchoaRalph RonnenbergDavid SmithBrad ThyroffChristopher TolhurstOrissa Viza
Announcements
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RBC Rides are Now on Meetup.com!
Now you can see who else expects to attend a ride, ask questions about it, or invite your buddies to join you! Ride leaders
(and participants) can provide information as a ride approaches. Other benefits include reminders (if desired), and space for photos and d i s c u s s i o n s . W e h o p e t h i s t w o - w a y communication further encourages folks to connect and come to rides and other events.
A reminder to Ride Leaders and Participants: With our new presence on Meetup it's likely that we'll be seeing more folks on our rides who are new to RBC. Ride leaders can help make someone's initial experience a more comfortable and rewarding one by asking whether there are new riders and, if so, introducing them to the group. All participants can help by being your natural warm welcoming selves and encouraging the new rider throughout the ride, as appropriate. To join the RBC Meetup group, go to: http://www.meetup.com/Rochester-Bicycling-Club-Rochester-NY
July Ride Stats Report As of July 12th there have been 165 reported rides. Ten scheduled rides had no riders. Twenty Eight ride sheets are still outstanding! A total of 1965 riders, consisting of 389 individuals, have so far accumulated 61,435 miles. This is around 30 percent higher than this time last year. June 2015 was a below average month and the dry June-July this year that helped get more people out on rides. (You didn’t have to spend Saturday mowing the lawn!) Impromptu rides made up about 12% of the total number of riders and miles.
Participating riders have averaged 5.0 rides and 158 miles so far. Are you above or below the average? Each non-rain-out has averaged 11.9 riders. 67 people have done 10 or more rides and 15 people have done 20 or more rides. Thirty people have done 500 or more club miles and 3 have hit the 1000 mile mark. We have had 155 first time riders so far this year, both new members and non-members.
There have been 33 rides with twenty or more riders so far this year compared to only 9 this time last year and 25 for all of last year. There have been four more rides with over 30 riders since the June report.
> 06/18/16 #399 Greece Ponds-Ferry Terminal> 06/26/16 #190 Penfield 1000 Acre> 07/02/16 #64 Rush-Honeoye Falls> 07/04/16 #418 Penfield Pickle
Brad Jensen
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Seize the Moment With an Impromptu Ride
It’sgoingtobeagorgeousdaymid-week,thekidswillbeinschool,youcanputoffthatmeeFngFllanotherdayandyouwanttorideyourbikewithotherRBCmembers.
Postanimprompturide!
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1. donewithoutbeingplanned,organized,orrehearsed.
Imaginethewindinyourhair,thesunonyourbackandasmileonyourfacewhenyouarenormallyatworkwishingyouwereonyourbike.Imprompturidesofferyoutheopportunitytolookaheadjustadayortwoandencourageotherstojoinyouinyourmini-adventure.TheClubRidesAppisyourtoolandonlyyourimaginaFonlimitsthepossibiliFes.YoucanpostanestablishedRBCrouteoroneyoudesign.
RBChasafantasFccadreofcalendarrideleaderswhodedicateFmetoleadourmagnificentroutesthroughthebeauFful area thatwecallhome. Butplanningmonths inadvanceputs inevitable constraintsonourgroupriding. WeallpineforthatgorgeousweekenddaywhenchoresandobligaFonsarelightenoughthatwecangrabourbikesandtakeaspinontheplannedcalendarride.
Geton yourbikeand ride! Wedon’tneed research to showushowbike riding keepsus inbeXerphysicalshape,makesushappyandallowsustoviewtheworldadifferentwayfromthesaddle.Butdoyouknowthatmore recent research by the Center of Disease Control shows that cyclists and motorists are 3x safer andpedestriansare6xsaferiftherearemorebikesontheroad?
Formanyofus,thoseavailableweekenddaysaretoofewandtoofarbetween. TherearemanyhundredsofRBCmembers whose availability can and should be accommodated by impromptu rides. In you step as animprompturideleader,makingmoreridesavailabletomoreRBCmembers.
Contactour [email protected] informaFonabouthowanyRBCmembercanbecomeanImpromptuRideLeader. AndwatchforImpromptuRideclinics(datesTBD)tolearninpersonhowtopostridesasanImpromptuRideLeader.
PSIt’sFmetodownloadorperformtheannualupdatetoyoursmartphoneClubRidesAppasithasrecentlybeenimproved!
Impromptu Rides
Ed Gharzouzi, Cindy Fleischer, Gary Schwenck, Pamm Ferguson, Larry Simpson, Bob (Santa Claus) Lechner, Randy DeBrine
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Bike Fest 2017 - Cindy Fleischer
Photos courtesy of Melody Burri, Post Messenger Media and Cindy Fleischer, WNYBF
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To secure your spot, click here >> rbc.wildapricot.org/event-2163066/Registration
2016 Andrew Spiller Memorial Challenge Ride & Picnic
Saturday, July 23 brought us sunny skies, a refreshing breeze, 90 degree temperature, and 47 RBC members who came out to enjoy the many varied rides from Mendon Ponds Park. While it was warm (ok HOT) our lodge was located in a grove of maple trees and the breeze kept it comfortable at the lodge.
We all gathered for a picnic lunch around 2:45 and once again Chef Randy and his helper Eddy grilled the hot dogs to perfection. The varied selection of side dishes brought by our members made this a really nice picnic. Thank you Randy and Eddy and those who brought nice side dished to share.
Greg Turner was our high mileage rider with 90 miles. Many of our members went out on multiple rides for the day including Brad Jensen who rode 3 different rides.
Mendon Ponds seems to be a great location for the Challenge ride and in hindsight I should have scheduled more rides at specific times with ride leaders. Next year we can fix that. One of the nice things that happened this year was that we had a number of newer RBC Members come out to the challenge ride.
I have been chairperson of the Challenge ride for four years and next year we will need a new Chair for this event. I will continue to help but we need new ideas for this long standing RBC Event. I want to thank everyone how has helped me over the years on this event.
Eddy, Cindy & Randy Cooking Hots RBC Members enjoying a Rest Between Rides
Bob Lechner, Bob Tretter & Bob Kirby
Bob Lechner
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CycleNY Finger Lakes Ride
CycleNY Finger Lakes Ride
Please join us Sunday, September 25, 2016 for the inaugural CycleNY Finger Lakes Ride to benefit the NY Bicycling Coalition (www.nybc.net). Our host winery, Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery (www.wagnervineyards.com), will provide us with a place to launch our ride and return for refueling with food from the Ginny Lee Cafe and rehydrating with some of the finest Finger Lakes wines and brews while enjoying the vistas of Seneca Lake and the camaraderie of fellow cyclists! WHEN: Sunday, September 25, 2016 9am - 60 mile/ 10:30am – 30 mile (Registration Closes 9/20/16) WHERE: Wagner Vineyards Estate Winery, 9322 NY-414, Lodi, NY 14860 RIDES: Two Routes: 30 and 60 mile options (courses to be finalized soon) WHO: Sponsored by NYBC and Wagner Vineyards, all proceeds to support NYBC COST: $50, includes post-ride lunch, beverage ticket for a sampling of Wagner's wine or brew, and annual membership to NYBC! A non-rider companion ticket is available for $25. ANY QUESTIONS?: Ride organizers and NYBC Volunteers- Meg Reed ([email protected]) and Peter Masse ([email protected]) NYBC has online registration set up on Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cycle-new-york-finger-lakes-ride-tickets-25866774218?aff=eac2 We look forward to meeting new friends and supporting safer roads. Tailwinds, Meg Reed and Peter Masse Volunteers with NYBC
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Blasts From the Past - Todd (Librarian)
reprinted from the Nov 1984 RBC newsletter (vol 16, #6)
You know, fenders are really neat.They keep the rain off both your seats.They keep the mud off your thighs,And the roadwater out of your eyes.The old bikes I used to rideHad fenders at least five fingers wide.I don't know why the bikes todayDon't have a thing to stop the spray.
A kickstand is a handy device,Just flick it down and your bike stands real nice.Some people say that they're just a waste,That they show no class, just poor taste.But on the highway, everytime I stop, There's never a pole, my bike for to prop.So what usually happens; is I beg a friend:"Would you mind holding my bike yet again?"
A mirror is another very useful device.To go riding without one, I'd have to think twice.In a glance you can see your future or past,Without one, a wrong guess could be your last.A mirror hung on the bike will do,But a helmet hung one is still better for you.You can use that type on and off the seat,And on a long up-hill, that can be really neat.
A chainbreaker is a handy tool.If you don't have one, don't feel like a fool.But when you're out riding, and your chain breaks apart,No matter how hard you pedal, that back wheel won't start.I have a friend who thought he was smart,He quit carrying his breaker when this season did start.He hadn't had to use it for two years on the road,You can guess what happened, you don't have to be told.
A tire pump, patch kit, and spare tube are nice,Don't leave home without them, is what I advise.Tubular riders carry spares, glue, or tape,The problem of air loss they rarely escape.Don't depend on your buddies to carry these things,'Cause your buddies won't be there when the deflation phone ringsfor you who like walking, and there are a few still around,Just leave those items at home, and watch your tires go down.
The helmet is the most important of all!It's the one that can save you, if ever you fall.Would you ever go riding without your pants?Of course not! There isn't a chance!You'd be embarrassed. and things might get hurt,If they were covered with only a shirt.But for those who would ride with a bare head,T'would be smarter to leave their pants home, instead.
Don Oosterveen
ACCESSORIES
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Safety is Your Business - Editor
Drawing and text was reprinted with permission from Street Smarts by John S. Allen copyright © 1988, 2001
Where Is The Road Edge?Normally, slower traffic keeps to the right, and faster traffic passes on the left. Since your bicycle is usually slower than other traffic, you usually ride near the right edge of the road. But how far to the right?
Generally, the usable width of the road begins where you can ride without increased danger of falls, jolts or blowouts. A road may have a gravel shoulder, its edge may be covered with sand or trash or the pavement may be broken. Don't ride there. Closer to the center, there's better pavement, which is swept clean of sand and debris by the passing cars. The usable road width begins here.
Most bicycle crashes are simple falls or are caused by hazards in front of you. Train your eyes to scan the scene ahead, and be wary of blindspots. Keep your eyes moving - you have to look up at the traffic and also down at the road for potholes and cracks. You may sometimes need to slow down in order to spot hazards in time.
Ride far enough into the lane to avoid the risk from blindspots. If you ride too close to parked cars on your right you can't see around them into side streets and driveways. A pedestrian, car or bicycle could come out from between the parked cars. Drivers in side streets might nose their cars out in front of you to look right and left. And the door of a parked car could open in front of you.
By riding a safe distance from roadside hazards, you increase your safety. When you ride correctly, the motorist in the driveway (a) sees you; the motorist overtaking you (b) will not take the easy way out and skim by your elbow; and the car door (c) is no threat.
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Safety is Your Business - Editor
Drawing and text was reprinted with permission from Street Smarts by John S. Allen copyright © 1988, 2001
Where there are parked cars, the usable width of the street begins about 3 feet out from them - or from a wall, hedge or other obstruction. As you approach a blind intersection or driveway, you should be even farther from the edge of the road - imagine a car hood poking out. Don't ride in the danger zone! Only if you are riding very slowly - less than 5 miles per hour - can you safely ride within reach of the car doors; even then you must be attentive to opening doors and your reduced visibility to cross traffic. Keep even farther from angle-parked vehicles, which can back out into your path.
Sure, many people - even some bicycling "experts" - will tell you, "Always keep as far to the right as possible," and, "Look out for opening car doors." But at speeds above 5 miles per hour, you can't stop in time to avoid a car door. Then your only choices are to hit the door or to swerve out into the street - maybe into the path of a passing car. Avoid this problem by riding outside the reach of car doors.
Don't weave between parked cars, where you become invisible to overtaking drivers and must repeatedly reenter the traffic flow.
Don't weave in and out between parked cars. If you weave to the right, a parked car will hide you from drivers approaching from behind you. Then you have to pop back out into the path of overtaking traffic when you reach the next parked car. Put yourself in the place of a driver a couple of hundred feet behind you. Could this driver see you?
It's much safer to ride in a predictable, straight line, where everyone can see you. Motorists don't mind slowing down for a predictable, visible bicyclist nearly as much as they mind a bicyclist who swerves out in front of them.
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Blogs & StuffBrian Managan - http://bcmbike.net/ “Bike Roots” Life behind barsClick below for a blog of his thoughts from his trip from May 21st 2013 to July 9th, 2013.
Add your blog here or a link to a favorite one (with a description).
Genesee Riverway Trailwww.cityofrochester.gov/grt/The Genesee Riverway Trail (GRT) is an off-road trail for walking, running and bicycling along the Genesee River. It extends through the scenic, historic and cultural heart of Rochester, from the Erie Canal to downtown and Lake Ontario. It provides pedestrian access to the Genesee River, its scenic gorge, three waterfalls, eight pedestrian bridges, and eleven parks, including four historic parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.
Download the Free Genesee River and Trai l Guide (pdf)
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservationwww.nysparks.comThis is a rich site full of very interesting information about the NYS park system and the things it has to offer, both for bicycling and other recreational use.
Sun, Sand, Snow and Sky - Introduction
NEW! Great Bicycling Videos for Viewing <<< “Click” on the Blue Title to View
Do you have other You Tube Videos that you want Posted? Email them to [email protected]
Jim Reed’s Bike Blog - hXp://www.zifflaw.com/NYBikeAccidentBlog/
US Bike Touring The Road Less Traveled- hXp://pathlesspedaled.com/
Loving the Bike: http://lovingthebike.com/
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Board Meeting Minutes - Dana Black
Rochester Bicycling Club Board of Directors Regular Meeting: June 14, 2016
Present: Elaine Mizzoni, Dana Black, Dave Natrop, Andy Stewart, Cindy Fleischer, Brad Jensen, Steve Riegel, Kathy Riegel, Ann Carroll-Lee, Bob Lechner, Todd Calvin, Alice Carver-Kubik
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by Acting President Elaine Mizzoni.
The minutes of the previous Board meeting on May 10, 2016 were approved.
Committee Reports
Membership Report from Cindy via Email:New Members (May) 28
Membership Current Fiscal Year
Total members 590
Admin 6Family 228Individual 332Life 22Student 2
Western NY Bike Fest from Cindy and Bob L:Cindy estimated there were 300 – 350 attendees at the Western NY Bike Fest including volunteers and vendors. Paid attendance was not provided.
Grants Report from Cindy via Email:R Community bikes reported they held their first do-it-yourself basic bike repair session. “We had 12 people on our list, seven of whom confirmed, two of whom showed up.”
Treasurer Report from Dave via Email:
Account BalancesChecking: $8,861 as of 6/12/2016PayPal: $0 as of 6/12/2016Investment: $14,419 as of 5/31/2016
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Board Meeting Minutes - Dana Black
Income Memberships $610CD Sales $50Jersey Sales $110
ExpensesPayPal $31Meeting Room $116Volunteer dinner deposit $100
Ride of Silence report from Andy S:Between 150 and 170 riders attended the 2016 Ride of Silence, an increase of over 50% from last year. The tweaks to the sign up and arm band distribution worked well, although the arm band retrieval saw many not turned back in. Our donations jar had $26 contributed. I will use this to help restock the arm bands.
37% of the riders were RBC members, 35% were Huggers, and 19% were Roc City Ryders/Conkey Cruisers. The remaining 9% were spread between 9 other “clubs”. Also, about 20% of the names were illegible.
This year’s ride saw a problematic split in the large group due to a small number of very slow riders. This presented a challenge to the moto escorts to control the intersections and passing cars with what grew to about a 2 mile gap by the end of the ride. I have begun the review process with various parties and am formulating changes for next year’s event to try to prevent this unsafe issue from repeating.
This year’s cost is $578.66. A detailed expense report will be presented to the club treasurer for reimbursement.
Family Ride:The Family Ride was moved to June 19. Refreshments would be provided.
Clinics Report from Andy S:Attendance is down from earlier dates. Some of the drop is due to the seasonal effect, and some is a result of the particular clinic topics for this last month. Eight (8) attended the two May clinics.
Safety, Advocacy and Education Report from Andy S: The Safety, Advocacy and Education Group Facebook group’s total members are about the same as last month, 124. A few members are posting consistently. It seems that this project has plateaued in participation for now.
Ride Chair Report from Steve and Kathy via Email:The Ride calendar and Meetup are running smoothly.
We are communicating and fixing occasional Club App errors with Onno. Map 417 rides and some start locations remain incorrect.
Old Business
T-Shirt Update by Brad:The T-Shirts are printed and will be sold at upcoming rides and events. A motion was made to charge $20 for the new RBC T-shirts. The motion was approved.
Social Media Committee Report by Brad:Work on Facebook is going well. There are over 700 likes. Increased posts and more active work have shown FB to be more active.Meetup has almost 1,000 members.
Publicity Update by Brad:There were two volunteers for the RBC table at the WNY Bike Rest. RBC was unable to participate in the ADk Expo.
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Board Meeting Minutes - Dana Black
New Business
Baggage Rental:A recommendation was made to raise the baggage deposit to cover the replacement cost of the baggage. A motion was made to increase the deposit to $250. The motion was passed.
50th Anniversary:
Next year (2017) is the 50th anniversary of the club. Plans and ideas will be discussed at a future board meeting.
Challenge Ride:A motion was made to allocate up to $300 for the 2016 Andrew Spiller Memorial and Challenge Ride. The motion was passed.
Commuters:The current commuter plan with the City of Rochester is outdated.
Club Budget:There was discussion about the club budget to determine future funding. Dave N and Dana are working on it and will present it to the board at a later meeting.
Possibility of Upcoming Speaker:Richard Fries, CEO of MassBike will be in Rochester for the Criterium. The board discussed asking him to speak while in Rochester. The primary topic will be the future of cycling as it pertains to urban development and revitalization relating to the Millennial Generation. This will be open to RBC members, members of other clubs and members of the Rochester community. A motion was made to spend no more than $100 for Mr. Fries to speak. The motion passed.
T-Shirt Designer Payment:Brad requested $500 for the artist who designed the T-shirts. The board asked Brad to request a print file from the artist and the T-shirt company. A motion was made to approve a payment of $500 to John Carbinero for his design work. The motion passed.
Roles and Responsibilities:Elaine requested that board members review their respective roles as board members with regard to the Constitution and their current responsibilities for discussion at the next board meeting. Similarly, committee chairs and members should review the purpose of their respective committees. Elaine prepared a preliminary table outlining the board positions and committees to provide guidance.
Election Meeting:The board briefly discussed the upcoming election and the timeline to have a slate ready to propose to members. The subject will be revisited in upcoming board meetings.
Constitution Review:A discussion about whether to review the Constitution was postponed to a later meeting.
Mission Committee:Dana noted that a Mission Committee was never actually formed.
Next Meeting:
The next Board meeting will be held at 7:00 pm on July 12, 2016
The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm.
Minutes submitted by Dana Black, Secretary
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Member Want AdsFor Sale
Cannondale R1000 -Very Low mileage> Carbon Fiber Fork> CADD8 Frame> Carbon Fiber Tru-Vativ Triple Crank> All Ultegra Components> Ksyrium Elite Wheels> Carbon Fiber Seat Stem> Carbon Fiber Pedals (included)> SLK titanium Seat> Shimano Wireless Speedo> Weight 17 lbs.
New Price! $900 or best offerDale Vanocker 227-7218
For SaleHomemade short wheelbase recumbent and carrier. Many accessoriesReduced to only $95.00
Call Larry Johnson 315-524-8244
For SaleTime to thin the herd.
Bicycle #1:80's-90's Schwinn 684, 53-54cm, aluminum, Shimano 105 derailleurs, down-tube shifters, triple.Good condition. $200
Bicycle #2:90's Univega hybrid, 50-ish cm. New 700x35 tires. Good condition.$100
Bicycle #3:90's Burley Piccolo trail-a-bike. 6-speed. Includes rack/hitch for towing bike. Good condition. $100
Bicycle #4:90's Burley Canto recumbent. 26 x 20 wheels. Convertible between short and longer wheelbase. Corbin leather seat. Needs a bit of TLC. $100.
Dave Larson, 402-8892 or [email protected]
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