Great time to register for Jack-n-Back, look for Abby at CRAM

We want to see you back at the Bike MS: Bike to Jack and Back 2013!!

How about a game of Bike MS: Where is Abby??

Our new Coordinator, Abby, will participating in her first cycling event, the CRAM in Clarksville, this weekend.  FIND ABBY before, during, or after the ride and she will give you a $10 DISCOUNT CODE for your 2013 registration.

If you get the discount code from Abby and register before June 1, it's only $25. Effective June 1, the registration fee goes up $10.  Be sure to register as a rider with the Fogbees team. 

http://biketns.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=20496&pg=entry

Here is a picture of Abby in the jersey she will be wearing tomorrow!

The Survey

      It's been a week since we mailed out the survey.  70% of you have opened it and 26% has completed it.  What's exciting is nearly everyone wants the Newsletter to continue and over 50% who responded wish to contribute to it.  However, we will be modifying it to match the great suggestions that were shared.
      If you haven't shared your ideas yet, it is not too late.  I am not going to rap it up until we head out for the HORSEY 100, where I will distribute the preliminary results for discussion before sending out them and your recommendations to everyone who completed the survey.
     We have updated the webpage for the HORSEY and are promising a Turtle-Horse version on Saturday for those who may have worried about the Fogbee stallions galloping off over the hill. Even if you haven't made your reservation yet, I suspect the Hyatt will still welcome you.
     So please HELP with those surveys, make plans to go to the Horsey, and don't forget the upcoming BarBQ ride.

Saturday Ride at the CRAM

Memorial Day weekend means going to Clarksville on Saturday for the CRAM (http://www.bikethecram.com/), starting at 7:30. Online registration for $30 closes at midnight Thursday night. After that, you can register at the ride for $40. Mild temps, light winds and the flat course will make for a great ride. A number of Fogbess have signed up, some for the 100km and some for the 100 miler that I know of. Come join the fun!

Thursday ride, May 23rd

We will ride from Sam's at 5:45 and 6:00.

See you there.

Mike  Knake

Mike and Sherry's Excellent Crystak Creek Ride, Wed., May 22, 2013

We will ride from Sherry's office at 6:00PM and follow the same routes as last week.

17 Mile Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2438656
20 Mile Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2438635
26 Mile Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2438628

See you all there,

Mike and Sherry

Horsey 100

MAY 20th is Deadline 

to make reservations for our ride in Lexington, KY the weekend of June 14th.

If you plan on going and have not already done so, please make your reservation ASAP.  

WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION please use our code, G_FOGB or advise the hotel that you are with the FOGBEE group in order to get the reduced rate and meet our obligation to commit to a minimum of 10 rooms.   We have 15 rooms available for us.

Remember this FOGBEE party? (Click on it to enlarge). See webpage for 4/9/13 update

Mike and Sherry are planning another great get together -- The Spring Overnighter.  It's in Lexington KY.  Click on the Horsey 100 in the right sidebar to keep up with the developments.  Also, let Mike know (with a comment) if you plan to attend.

Please also comment to this post 

whether you have already made your reservation or once you have made your reservation so that we can confirm how many people will be going so that we can make dinner reservations, etc.

Thanks, Mike and Sherry

Beer to Cyclists = Dark Chocolate to Yoginis

Beer is to cyclists what dark chocolate is to yoginis. What gives? I asked two experts: a beer-maker who likes bikes and a cyclist who likes beer. Read on for insight from bike racer and Certified Cicerone (beer sommelier) Spencer Powlison and New Belgium Brewery’s Senator of Tour de Fat Non-Profit Relations, Michael Craft. In case you missed the article on the Blog, click here.

Tuesday Night Ride 5:45 and 6:00

We haven't done the Madison Creek ride for a couple of weeks, so we will ride that Tuesday from Sams Bar and Grille.  Go out Saundersville Left on Stop 30.  Turn rignt on Goshentown, Turn Right on Center Point, Turn Left on Long Hollow, Turn right on Madison Creek.  We will take the Patten Branch off of Madison Creek, then left on Hogan Branch, Right on New Hope. To add the extra couple of miles and climb the return trip will be back over Sandy Valley then to Lower station camp. Left on Sandy Valley Right on Upper Station Camp. To add the extra couple of miles and climb the return trip will be back over Sandy Valley then to Lower station camp.  At that point Looy's law applies and you can return Jenkins/Anderson/Jones or Saundersville Rd.
Lites can cut out Sandy and return New Hope to Drakes Creek etc.
See you there.  Please post so we can expect you.

CRAM

Who is planning on riding the CRAM? I remember some talk about a sub-3 hour ride time between some of us, but I can't remember who I was speaking with. Miley, was that you?


Jason

Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon Results - 2 FOGBEES Podium

There were 6 FOGBEES that participated in the Cedars of Lebanon Triathlon.  Jason Sexton placed first in his age group 25 -29 and finished 6th overall.  Congrats to Jason.  Marsha Depew finished second in her age group, Congrats to Marsha now a two time winner.  All this being said out of the 6 FOGBEES Doug Depew finished second among our group.  Times as follows:

Jason Sextion        46:03 First in age group 6th overall

Doug Depew       1:15::49 Fourth in age group

April Johnson       1:16.13 Great time for a first time Tri!

Bonnie Willis        1:17.50 Honorary FOGBEE Friend of Doug Depew's Daughter

Marsha Depew     1:20:35 Second in age group

Heidi Fulford        1:29:41 Honorary FOGBEE Doug Depew's Daughter

All had a good time.  Bonnie and Heidi rode mountain bikes, that affected their performance.  

Sunday Pick Up Ride

We have a Fogbee, Michelle Resch, who is wanting to do a turtle ride Sunday morning.  (She is flexible about time)   If you'd like to join her, please post some sort of contact information so you can get together and ride.  :-)

Saturday Ride, May 18th

It looks like early morning might be a rain out.  Weather appears that it will clear after about 9:00AM.  Sherry and I have decided not to do the Tour de Nash due weather issues. 

I took a look at Lindsey's Century Route and it looks like fun (at least part of it).     I will route about a 50 mile route starting from Station Camp HS near where Lindsey is starting her ride.  

I spoke with Lindsey and she is going to meet us at Station Camp at 9:00AM.

From there, we are going to ride to Gallatin and meet Dimitius at the Gallatin Civic Center.  Dimitius is planning on doing a 75 mile route from the Gallatin Civic Center if anyone would like to meet us there for his 75 mile route. We plan on meeting him there at 9:30AM.

Of course there will be fellowship following the ride at our favorite biker bar.

Rain gear optional.

50 Mile Route
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2526943

Lindsey's 100 Mile Route
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2501591

See you tomorrow,

Mike and Sherry

Okay, It's YOUR Turn

      In your mailbox (Members Only) you'll find a request for your input on our communications and on member interests. PLEASE take time to complete the brief survey.  If you do, we'll share the results with you (participants only get to see the answers). We don't want to waste time on activities that members do not find have value.  So PLEASE do the survey!
      Also, MAY 20'th is the deadline on reserving you room at the Horsey 100.  These away trips are great fun, a way to get your significant other involved, and a way to broaden your biking experience beyond Shun Pike.

Thursday Ride, May 16th

We will ride from Sam's at 5:45PM and 6:00PM.   We will go out Saundersville, Lower Station Camp, Upper Station Camp to Brinkley Branch across Sandy Valley to Hogan's Branch going over Happy Hollow and heading back Center Point, Goshen to Stop  Thirty.

See You There,

Mike Knake

Ride of Silence: 2013: May 15'th

Distance:     7 miles Notes:     It's the 8'th year for this ride in Nashville. With over 100 rides it continues to grow.  Every bicyclist is encouraged to attend. To HONOR those who have been injured or killed To RAISE AWARENESS that we are here To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD Where: Gather at Centennial Park at 6:45PM for 7:00 PM roll out. Price: It's FREE Route: To be determined, check back soon. Rules: Cyclists ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. Hand signals are used. More Info: Visit www.NashvilleCyclist.com Past History for FOGBEES: Click Here

Ride before the Ride of Silence

If you want to get a ride in before the solemn pace of the Ride of Silence this Wednesday evening, join us at the west side of the Partheneon at 5 PM. For an exhilirating experience, the 24 mile route includes the roller coaster that is Percy Warner Park. If you want something shorter and flatter, choose between the 12 and 17 mile routes.

Centennial - Percy Warner 24 mile

Centennial - Page - Chickering 17 mile

Centennial - Gran Fondo Cycles 12 mile

Harpeth River Ride

Last day to sign up for the Harpeth River Ride, before the registration price goes up.  Increases the 15th.

www.harpethriverride.com

Why I love bicycling...

Century on Saturday May 18

Back in the saddle and ready to crank up the miles before the summer heat hits us.  If anyone is interested in doing a century this Saturday, please let me know.  The route is below, and should be a bit challenging but very scenic.  I've posted this early so legs can be rested for the climbing fun.

Lindsay

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2501591

Mother's Day Pick Up Ride

Leaving from Sam's at 10am, Sunday morning.  If you're not busy with momma's day stuff, come tag along with us and enjoy the road for awhile.  Planning a 30 mile route.

Blackstone Ride, Saturday, May 11th

One of our favorite rides -  The Blackstone Ride!  We will ride from the Blackstone Brewery on West End at 8:30 AM and ride bike trails and Greenways down to Percy Priest Dam and back.  The ride from the Blackstone is about 47 miles. 

For a shorter ride, you can leave from the south side of LP Field for about a 30 mile ride. This ride will start at about 9:15.  The riders leaving from the Blackstone  will meet up with the riders leaving from LP field at about 9:15. 

We will have lunch at the Blackstone following the ride.  Please post whether you will be riding and if you plan on eating at the Blackstone afterwards so that we can let the Blackstone know how many people will be dining with them.

Sherry and I will be riding Beauty.,

See you there,

Mike and Sherry

Couldn't get a hold of Mike tonight but here is the usual route that is 39.7 miles.  Mike may have a longer option but I thought this would give you a GPS route and queue sheets for what we usually do.-Doug_D
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2490127

Call for Volunteers - Kids' Tri

Many of you helped me out at last year's Nashville Kid's Triathlon by wearing your Fogbee bike jerseys and riding the bike course to help keep our athlete's safe and moving.

Well it's that time again, and I'd LOVE to have the Fogbee's on the bike course yet again!

I am looking for 10-12 Fogbee's to help staff the Bike Course during the Nashville Kid's Triathlon, Sunday, May 19th, 7:00am-Noon at Centennial Park. I prefer to place only experienced cyclists on the bike course to help keep our young athlete's safe and moving. So if you're in town May 19th, get your ride in on Saturday or Sunday after the Kid's Tri and please join me at Centennial Park to help encourage the next generation of healthy active kids!

Charlene Alcorn

National Volunteer Coordinator

Kid's Triathlon, Inc.
char@kidstriathloninc.org

May Newsletter

Got something for the May Newsletter?  Please send your article to Fogbees@gmail.com no later than THIS Saturday (5/11/13) by noon. I plan to issue it on Sunday 5/12/13.

Please help. Don't make me do this thing by myself!  Get your OWN by-line.  Should address items that you believe are of general interest in the next six weeks.  Rides, parties, special events, brags, words of wisdom, advice, alumni updates, etc. No article is too long or too short. We'll edit your submissions to make you look great.  Include some pic's, videos.

The Newsletters go ONLY to people on the FOGBEE Membership List.

Bicyclist Killed on 3S3M Bike Event

      Accidents on the Three State Three Mountain ride are nothing new.  It's a very popular event in Chattanooga that many veteran bicyclists avoid, because with the fast downhills and high percentage of newbees, it can easily get out of control.
      This year a bicyclist lost control on a downhill, crossed lanes, and plowed into oncoming motor traffic.  Click here to read about it.  There is a caution worth noting.
      When rim-based bike brakes get wet they don't work.  Most veteran bikers use extreme caution in those conditions, slowing it down, and pumping the brakes repeatedly to dry them as much as possible.  It is also good to check those brakes and replace them anytime they have worn to less than half their original thickness.  Brake pads are cheap and easily replaced even by the most multi-thumbed mechanic AND they're a lot less expensive than a day in the emergency room.