The TriSuits & Jerseys Have Arived

Please contact Bob by Phone or Email to arrange pick up of your Trisuit or Jersey.

Bob's Email

I also have 3 extra large tri suites available for those of you that missed the order dead line $78 each.

I have 2 Fogbee do rags available fo $10 each.

Economic Benefits of Greenways

Chuck Flink was the keynote speaker at this year's TN Greenways and Trails Conference held in April in M’Boro. 

Below is a link to his great PP presentation on the Economic Benefits of Greenways.

http://bikinhville.homestead.com/files/GT_Forum2011.pdf

Letter from Bob Souza

Bob sent the following letter to me.  I am sharing it at his request.

Hi Tom,  I writing today in the hope that you/Fogbees might be able to help. Everyone knows me as "Bob with the 10 Kids."

Mayor to Speak at Bike to Work Day Event

May is Bike Month all across the nation and Walk / Bike Nashville invites you to join us for the 2011 Bike to Work Event   Friday, May 20. Mayor Karl Dean will speak to participants at 7:45 a.m. at Church Street Park.  Mayor Dean has been a strong supporter of biking and walking in Nashville and recently announced his “Walk 100 With the Mayor” to increase the use of Nashville’s many greenways and bike paths.

Ride Of Silence - May 18'th

Contact:     Tim Hall
Distance:     7.4 miles
Notes:     2011 marks the 6th year Nashville has held a Ride of Silence in downtown. We will meet at Centennial Park off West End Ave. Departure time is 7:00 PM sharp, so please arrive earlier.

Have lights for the front and rear of your bicycle as it will become dusk as we finish. Last Year's Pictures

The ride route map can be viewed at this link -
http://toporoute.com/cgi-bin/bicycle.cgi?routeKey=IBWAJBCPSITUPCX

Big Hill Challenge Saturday in Watertown

Life's too short to let some light rain stand in the way of a great ride. 30, 64 and 100 mile routes available, followed by lunch at the B&B. Park and register at the high school, then ride a couple blocks to the square for the 8 AM start. More details at...

http://www.veloteers.org/bighillchallenge.html

Share the Road Bicycle Rodeo

Hi, I wanted to pass along the flyer for the Bicycle Rodeo at the Share the Road Festival on May 21st.  Here are the details:

The Tennessee Share the Road Festival is FREE and features music, games, food, prizes and a motorcycle show.  

The Bicycle Rodeo for children of all ages being held from 2:30-3:30.  The rodeo will teach children basic bicycle safety skills including:

§         Proper bicycle and helmet fit

§         Balance

§         Turning and stopping

§         Games to improve coordination

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information.  I realize this is the same day as the Tour de Nash and Tour de Cure, but this event is in the late afternoon which may work for some folks.  If you need additional copies or more information, feel free to contact me at 615-862-7211 or meehan@nashvillempo.org.  For more information about the festival, visit www.sharetheroadtennessee.com.  

Leslie A. Meehan, AICP | Senior Transportation Planner

Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Pedals & Paws Ride a Success

New Ride for Sumner County - October 22'nd

The first ANNUAL Cystic Fibrosis Ride is scheduled for October 22'nd (date change from previously announced September 17'th) (click here for more info). Your FOGBEE club is enthusiastically providing support and planning, which we hope expands to every athletic club, bicycle shop, and health organization in north Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson County. The goal is to match the Tour de Cure this year.

Sat ride from Bethpage 9:00 am

Plan to ride from Bethpage at intersection of US31E and Mt Vernon Road. Courtesy of Dave Miley we have two very scenic routes. Make sure you have two water bottles. Rest stop on route at Hartsville but a couple miles off route near Lafayette.
Bruce

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/399211    37 mile

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/399209   64 mile

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1717338/Cue%20sheet%20for%20CF%2032bedrev1.pdf  37 mile cue

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1717338/Cue%20sheet%20for%20CF65bedrev1.pdf         64 mile cue

US Bicycle Route Fundraiser

Dear Fellow Cyclists,

May is national bike month and the second annual US Bicycle Route system fundraiser.  Adventure Cycling is spearheading the development of a national route system to link major cities and other desirable destinations. Jessica Wilson, Tennessee Bike/Ped Coordinator, and TDOT have signed on to be part of the system. Bike Walk Tennessee is helping develop the route.   In this time of austerity at all governmental levels any development done by us will go a long way toward making the system a reality.  We will need your time, talent, and money.  Right now it's money. To donate, click here or the image below.  The Razoo donation service is supplying their service for free so all the money will go to Adventure Cycling. Twenty  percent of the money donated through the Bike Walk Tennessee page will be returned to Bike Walk Tennessee for local expenses.  If you would like to set up your own team page, click here.

Just imagine someday planning a cross country bicycle trip as easily as planning an automobile trip. Make it happen!

Thank you for your support,
Bruce Day
Regional Director
Bike Walk Tennessee
BikeWalkTN.org
Donate

Now you can ride "green" and in style.

Museeuw Bikes introduces flax-reinforced bicycle

Belgium-based Museeuw Bikes has combined carbon fiber and flax in its new MF-5 frame; the company says the flax helps mitigate microshocks and increases rider comfort.

News Item From: Composites World

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Posted on: 3/7/2011

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The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp and Masters of Linen (both based in Paris, France) announced on March 3 that bicycle manufacturer Museeuw Bikes (Lokeren, Belgium) has introduced what is said to be the first bicycle frame made with a hybrid weave consisting of carbon fibers interwoven with natural flax fibers. Museeuw says flax content of the frames is 80 percent.

Unidirectional flax and carbon are applied layer by layer and used in the three main tubes of the MF-5 frame, the fork and in the rear-stays. Museeuw Bikes reports that the shock-absorbing properties of flax fibers offer several advantages to the cyclist; in particular, the flax fiber absorbs microshocks more effectively than competing composite frames, boosting rider comfort.

Museeuw reportedly considering use of flax in other bicycle components that are subject to vibration and shocks.

Some NON-Fogbee News--say goodbye to Phoebe Snow-a great artist from the old days has died

AASHTO Withdraws Recommendation

Thanks to the thousands who contacted the director of their state transportation agency regarding last week’s action alert the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has withdrawn their recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to weaken the requirements for states to give “due consideration” to the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians when constructing roadways. The League of American Bicyclists, the National Center for Biking and Walking, and America Bikes will be meeting with AASHTO officials next month to discuss this and other important issues.

October 1 - 2, 2011 MS Jack 'n' Back

David Miley and I are currently registered on Team FOGBEES for the Multiple Sclerosis to Jack and Back fundraiser ride. David has a nice campsite picked out on the hill @ Motlow State Community College. I on the other hand have made my reservation @ the Quality Inn / Executive Inn in Tullahoma for my overnight stay. When I checked three days ago there were about 10 non-smoking rooms available in the Quality Inn ( the new motel ). Phone 931-455-4501 to get the Quality Inn. Be sure to ask for the discounted rate for Jack and Back participants ( 98.99 plus tax ) per manager Rakeesh.

So-o-o-o, let's rally the troops and start getting psyched for another great run to Jack 'n' Back for a great cause, Multiple Sclerosis.

Good Friday Ride Second Annual Percy Warner Metric

Come join me for a good training ride. Last year we had 2 riders, hoping to double participation this year.

Hill training ride perfect for 3 State 3 Mountain or Assault on Mount Mitchell

About 1000 ft of climbing per lap.

The Percy Warner Metric

1 Lap of Belle Meade Boulevard

3 Laps of the Percy Warner Park

Bike trek to Cheeseburger Charlies for Lunch and easy pedal back

2 more laps of Percy Warner Park

Post ride libations at Local Taco

Start at 8:00 AM, or slower or faster riders can start whenever. No signups, no sag, no support, no whining.

NOTICE OF HIGHWAY DESIGN MEETING

TDOT will conduct a public Highway Design Meeting from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on April 18, 2011 at the Hendersonville Public Library to discuss the reconstruction of Walton Ferry Rd/Old Shackle Island Rd from Imperial Blvd. to Volunteer Dr. The proposed route segment will be improved to contain two 12’ traffic lanes, a continuous 12’ center lane, and two 6’ bicycle lanes including 2’ curb and gutter drainage, and two 5’ sidewalks inside a minimum 68’ right-of-way. In addition, the offset intersection of the subject route with Main Street (SR-6, U.S. 31) will be reconstructed to improve operations at West Main Street. The public is invited to a short presentation and a brief Q&A period.

Diane Black Opens Gallatin Office this Saturday

Click here to join Congressman Diane Black this coming Saturday for the Grand Opening of her Gallatin office!  Diane has been an active supporter of greenways for Hendersonville and advisor on our Hendersonville Greenway Committee.

NO Registration Fee - Today Only

No Registration Fee TODAY! Use the promotional code TAX15 when asked while registering online.  www.diabetes.org/tour.   There is a $150 fund raising minimum to ride.  Register on the FOGBEE Team.

Pedals & Paws Ride -- Well Done

Hey Curtis, Tell mom she did a great job on this ride.  For her first event she certainly had some expert advice and did right! The police protection was exceptional.  You didn't need to mark the route.  Every intersection had police directing traffic.  On part of the ride they even followed along behind us on the shoulder with blue lights flashing. No ride I have been on has ever had high level of support.  I hope y'all made some money on the event because it was a great value for the bicyclists with shirts, hand-outs, rest stops, etc.

Have you ever been chased by a DOG? Well here is you chance to help stop stray dogs.

Pedals and Paws across Sumner County . . Join us Apri 9th at the Gallatin Civic Center for a ride to benefit the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance. All proceeds will support programs to provide low cost spay/neuter services in Sumner County. . . The ride will begin at 9:00 a.m. There will be 25 and 45 mile routes. Food and drink rest stops will be located along the route. You will ride through northern and eastern Sumner County. There are no challenging climbs on the 25 but the 45 mile ride will climb at mile 22 to 955 ft. followed by a blistering descent after the rest stop at mile 30. We will sweep the courses during the rides with a final sweep at noon. The cost is $25 for mailed entry, $30 day of the ride and is tax deductible. Please mail entries to: Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance Pedals and Paws, P.O. Box 1834, Gallatin, TN 37066 Registration Information Cue Sheet and Map for Short Ride
Long ride

Fogbee Jersey and Tri-Suit order

...... The fit kit is in please contact Bob to make you apt for fitting Bob's email .. Sorry for the short Notice . . This is going to be a quick turn around order so we can get our Tri-suits before the GJCC Triathlon in May. . . I will be ordering Jerseys and Tri-suits on Monday April11th. If you would like to order a Jersey I need to know your size and have your money by April 9th.

• Short Sleeve $ 41
• Sleeveless $ 41
• Tri-suit $78

. . I have ordered a fit kit for both men and ladies Tri-suits. The kit should be in by next week. Please post if you are interested in ordering or send a email to Fogbees@gmail.com. .. Additional Information .

2011-04-03 FOGBEES do Nashville Greenway

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FOGBEES do Nashville Greenway

Fifteen FOGBEES sought a cure for "spring fever" as they serpentined their way through the back streets of Nashville to hit the greenway trailhead @ Metro Center along the Cumberland River. The tail winds which whisped us through Shelby bottoms and on to Percy Priest Dam became our lament as we bowed our way up Demonbreum Street seeking respite @ the Blackstone Brewery. Thanks to Mike Knake for posting and hosting this perennial fav ride. Definitely a 5 Star day ride. And thanks to everyone who rode and looked out for one another. GO FOGBEES !

Storm Drain Grates

Portland is supposed to be the most bike friendly city in America. Also check out the totally functional if not fashionable panniers.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ufobike/5556260793/

HB 437 heard in House today

Bike Walk Tennessee not only works to promote legislation that benefits Bike/Ped, but we also work to stop bills that potentially harm.

From: Bud Curtis, Director - Alternative Risk Solutions

I called Speaker Harwell’s office this AM and was assured that the bill will not make it out of committee.

FOGBEES.COM

FYI - I have renewed the fogbees url for another 3 years.

Doug

Happy PatDay from Gary

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

Benefit Concert on March 21'st

Michael Montgomery was hit by a dump truck while riding in a designated bike lane on Hwy. 96 in Franklin near the Trace. Michael almost died twice, once at the scene and in surgery. He spent a week in the Vanderbilt Trauma Unit where his pelvis had to be reattached to his spine. He is now in the rehabilitation center at Vandy.

The equalizer

Finally, a bicycle that I can use to keep up with Mike & Sherry.

Mayor Dean's Healthy Challenge - March 22'nd

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United States Bicycle Route System

. . The United States Bicycle Route System (USBRS) is gaining support daily. Click a state to see the most up-to-date state status on the project. The National Corridor Plan identifies 50-mile wide corridors, both prioritized (numbered) and un-prioritized (faint brown corridors). The Plan can change, based upon state opportunities and interests, with new corridors or realignments. As corridors turn into routes, the lines will go from wide swaths of color to defined routes. Links to U.S. Bike Route (USBR) maps, state bike maps and informational websites will be provided as they become available.

Spin Class Upgrade

Come on folks. This is the way its done in China.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqqxghmEDyI&feature=player_embedded

Michael Montgomery accident

The recent accident where Michael Montgomery was hit by a truck on Highway 96 has members of the Harpeth Bike Club seriously upset.  Recent posts have suggested:

How about a MASSIVE group ride to the capitol to help deliver the  message?  Say 200-300 riders (hopefully more) with print/TV  coverage......is this doable?
I feel some type of concerted effort, on a  grand scale, is required to get the attention of lawmakers and law enforcement.  We owe it to those who have been seriously injured/killed in the past........as  well as those in the future, which on any given day could be one of us.

Car Runs Down 40 Bicyclists

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/28/car-runs-down-bicyclists-brazil_n_829425.html

Sorry I Didn't See You?

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. _ Look closely at this picture. This is what the motorist failed to see when he hit Ernie Wu at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29. Wu, CEO and president of ERC Inc., was riding to work in the pre-dawn darkness when the motorist struck him on a stretch of Drake Avenue with a quarter mile of visibility, no rain, no fog, street lights and no other traffic on the road. (reprinted by permission of Morgan)