Fogbee Jersey's have arived

I have jersey's for the following people.

Mike Kaiser

Phil & Lisa H

Christy

Please post or contact Bob to make arangments to pick them up.

It Takes a Team

AUG 31'st - LAST DAY FOR $15 REGISTRATION CLICK HERE
. . Participating in the HOT 100 yesterday reminded me how critical the support of a bike club is in the achievement of a great event.  So many clubs in our area have this down to a science.  I spent yesterday afternoon picking Sarah Lovett's brain on how the Murfreesboro Bike Club does the HOT 100.  She has a fat manual she has put together over the years and has taught "Organizing an Event" at MTSU.  She has volunteered to share much of her work.
. . Many FOGBEES have wanted to have OUR event and the opportunity has presented itself by means of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  Several FOGBEES have already taken leadership positions, but it is going to TAKE A TEAM effort for this to be successful.  I shared with Sarah what has been accomplished to date and she confirmed that we are on track, but please consider getting involved with your club's event.
. . What we need now is MARKETING.  Few people know about this inaugural event. Even if you are unable to ride in our first Cycle for Life (for whatever reason) - - TALK IT UP.  We hung posters and passed out brochures and flyers at the HOT 100.  CLICK HERE to print a flyer to share with friends, family, business associates, etc.
. . Join me in being proud of the FOGBEES that recognize the importance of sharing personal time and treasure in our community and making your club successful. 

Dog Attack

I was riding this morning and got chased by 2 dogs on Weeping Willow road. I've called Sumner County Animal Control (452-2400) and reported the incident. The are going to contact the owner and enforce the leash law. If you have a similar experience I would ask you to call SCAC and report the dogs/owner. [Weeping Willow runs into Brinkley Branch rd. It's about the 4th house on the right once you make the turn onto Weeping Willow. The house number is 522].

This is not the first time there has been a problem with those dogs.

Ride safe.

Jimmy

Wounded Warrior Ride Sept 24th

I know we have allot of upcoming charity rides, but I have started a Fogbees team for this ride.

The cost is Registration fee: $25 (includes post-ride Community Picnic and lunch). It is each rider's responsibility to raise $150/each in donations by September 24.

Solder Ride Info

Short ride

Long ride

Bike/Ped Count - Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED
The Nashville Area MPO will be conducting regional bicycle and pedestrian counts as part of the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project on Tuesday, September 13th. The counts were first conducted in the MPO region (Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Williamson Counties) in 2009. There were 23 count locations in all - 11 in Davidson County and 3 each in the other counties. The counts are totally dependent on volunteers who agree to participate in a brief web-based training and count for one or both two-hours periods on the 13th from 7-9am and 4-6pm.

We are asking for volunteers who may be able to help. Depending on how many locations we select and the availability of volunteers, we will need a large pool of names from which to draw. Please volunteer by emailing to meehan@nashvillempo.org by Friday, August 12th.

Congrats to Eric

Everyone, please be sure to congratulate Eric Bateman. He rode in his first race tonight......a criterium as part of the Nashville Crit Series, and did well. Eric is young, motivated, strong, and has great form. He has a very bright future in racing and I look forward to seeing him develop.

The Fogbees is a wonderful cycling club that developes both avid social cyclists and racing candidates. I still believe the fastest 25 mile ride I have ever been on was with Gary, Miley, and Mike K. A few of the Fogbees that have gone on to race are:

Eric Bateman (team to be determined)
myself (Team BC, Merck Racing, and Team Louisville; soon Team SVMIC)
Mike Poole (Team BC; now with Team SVMIC)
Josh Lewis (Team BC)
Jon Cherry (Team BC)
Garland Stone (Team BC)

I have my sights now set on Jason Sexton! Gary has recently informed me that the Fogbees will begin charging a finders fee for all riders that move on to race.........

Help Launch our Cystic Fibrosis Ride

. . Members of your FOGBEE Club are working with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to launch a new major Charity Ride.  Committee members discussed it during Bob's Pool Party a couple of weeks ago.

. . Besides being for a worthy cause, this ride gives particiapnts an opportunity to ride wonderful areas in Tennessee they probably have never seen. We are riding Sumner, Trousdale, and Macon Counties with spectacular autumn views from Drury Ridge. 

. . After this fully supported ride, we have a Hay Ride to take participants up and back to our “Party on the Hill” served by Demo’s and complete with FOGBEE juice.

. . I know you want to help.  As a start we would appreciate it if you would share the attached information with friends, family, etc and with other organization that might have an interest.  Put it on your FACEBOOK page! In about a month we will be asking for volunteers to staff the event, again with family, friends, and others willing contribute such a small amount of time for a special cause.

. . Thanks for helping us launch this worthy endeavor.

Senator Roberts appointed to Transportation Coordination Committee

Remember Kerry Roberts?  He's the guy that owns bike shops. Well . . .


(NASHVILLE, TN), August 11, 2011 – State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has been appointed to a special joint committee charged with creating a five-year strategic transportation coordination plan for Tennessee.  The plan will guide the state’s efforts to improve transportation coordination of state and local governments to increase effectiveness and financial efficiency.  The announcement regarding the appointment was made during a meeting in Sumner County which featured Tennessee Transportation Commissioner John Schroer.

Tomato Arts Festival images

It was a great day. Thanks to Bryan and all the Fogbees for making it so.
Pictures here. 
Bruce

Out of Africa

I've been gone for quite awhile but I return home this upcomIng week. Hopefully the heat will break and I'll be able to join you. See you soon.

Embedding Maps

If you use embedded code in your POST, click here to read this note. We have had some problems. I have added it to menu bar to make it easily accessible for future reference.

Bike Tires

. . This info is old for veteran road warriors, but valuable for people who have just purchased a new bike.  Please replace the "Bike Shop" issue ASAP with Gatorskin or Armadillo (or facsimile) tires if you want to reduce greatly the potential for flats.  Those bike shop tires are like vacuum cleaners.  They suck up every piece of glass on the road.
. . Unless you are in the Glydesdale class of riders and need tank tracks on your bike, buy 25-mm instead of 23-mm tires.  That tiny difference provides a noticeably softer ride. Plus, the 25-mm work much better than 23-mm on hard-pack trails.
. . Always check tires before the ride.  If you see cord through the rubber or have excessive knicks replace the tire.  Armadillo tires have a wear-indicator. Don't push your tires to the limit. You'll thank me on that 40-mph downhill glide.  Also, be sure your wheel liner is in good shape and properly position over the spoke nuts.

A reflection on the joys of Fogbee'ing

and so..we met at Sams for the Milkshake ride. There were more non-Fogs than Fogs but a lively crew at that. We even had a wonderful lady from the Harpeth River Club scouting out locations for potential rides for later this month. At the WH Greenway came several unknown riders but one who knew of a mystery lady who rode on a tandem in WH and said she worked for State Farm (sherry). Great ride..about 12 of us. We get to Crossplains and sitting at the counter sipping shakes are KJ and Andrew. Where did they come from?..Go figure. The Harpeth River rider loved the place. Headed back..Brian turned towards home (as planned), where's Roger and Andrew and the guy who knew the mystery lady? gone..go figure..Also, lost several non-foggers on a long straight away... the Harpeth rider moved on..several riders went back to find the lost riders..never saw them again..go figure..and so in the end KJ and I head up New hope Road..it's raining..KJ heads home..so..I creep into Sams parking lot..One Fogbee..go figure..it was a good day..See you all riding soon..

7th Annual HEAT Kid's Triathlon - Aug 6'th

THANK YOU SO MUCH for volunteering. Many of you have volunteered the last several years and for a few, this is your first time. Welcome back!
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We still have TEN more "easy" course Volunteer Spots available. 
Spread the word if you know someone who'd like to help out. No experience required!

Charlene Alcorn, HEAT President, www.triheat.com
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FOGBEES: Be in uniform (Charlene wants to see FOGBEE jerseys) and bring your bikes. We'll do the Douglas Bend Route after the TRI.  This will be a LITE Ride, so if y'all have friends that want to join the ride -- WELCOME. Just be near the Tri Finish Line and look for me at 8:30A.  I'll be in uniform.

Here's the Route http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/44735078  . It's 26 miles. We'll stop at Avanti's after the ride around 10:30

Extra Care is Called for.

David Irvine sent this to me last week after some of us had heat issues with the Red BOILING Springs ride.  However, the thermometer on my computer says 101 degrees. That's not feels like; that's RAW heat.  I enjoy the LITE ride on Wednesday, but the weather has been a continuing issue.  When temperatures get this hot, bicyclists make bad decisions (such as riding in this heat).  BE CAREFUL.

Nashville MPO Announcement

Nashville Area MPO

Announced today: An extremely important pedestrian safety project for Nashville. Hat-tip to Bike Walk Tennessee for their advocacy efforts in getting the need for sidewalks along this dangerous corridor (with high transit use & low vehicle ownership) on the radar of decision-makers.

Governor Haslam and TDOT Commissioner Announce Enhancement Grant for Nashville

news.tn.gov

Ouch!

I may be out of commission for a little while. Moving along at about 25 mph on the fast S. Mt. Pleasant Road today, a pickup pulled out from a driveway right in front of me. I got on the brakes hard, scraping the rear rubber down into the plies, and tried to maneuver but still slammed into the front fender and planted my face into the hood. I now have 6 stitches in my chin, 3 front teeth broken and shoved back, and a stiff, sore neck. As for the bike, the front wheel is a bit out of round, the headset has some looseness and the fork steerer tube appears bent. We'll see what the shop says. Overall, i'm considering myself fortunate that it wasn't worse. I hope to get back on the road with you all soon. Please ride safe and alert!

Just a Reminder (:

My little cousin, Gabrielle, would like to encourage all of the FOGBEES to participate in the October 22 first annual Cystic Fibrosis bicycle ride. Please take a moment and log in on the Tn CF site http://www.cff.org/Chapters/tennessee/index.cfm?id=17576&event=17576 to register as a rider or contact Andrea Cook
acook@cff.org to volunteer for this FOGBEES sanctioned / sponsored charity ride.

Prelude to Pool Party @ Bob and Peggy's

Thanks to Bob and Peggy Gluting for a great finish to our July calendar of cycling. The cool showers and low cloud cover provided a carefree atmosphere. Appreciate all the FOGBEES who turned out to share the H'ville gangs "backyard" townie ride. Twas a great opportunity to converse and socialize while cruising the area via the greenway, which the Wiz of Fog, Tom Evans, has worked so very hard to secure for posterity.

As always, we managed to have fun like good FOGBEES should do !

Fogbee pool party.

We will plan on serving lunch around noon. If you are not riding tomorrow you can come by any time after 11:00.

It's that time of year again. We will have the 3rd annual Fogbee pool party on July 30th. This year we will be having Shane's BBQ for lunch $5 per person to cover lunch. All you will have to provide your drinks. .


Doug Depew will be in charge of Frozen margaritas this year and they will be $20 per bucket. Please see Doug if you would like a bucket.

Here are your Routes, ALL leaving from Bob's house at 9AM.  Ultra-lite is offered ONLY is there is sufficient interest (must comment).

LONG:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/43079426

LITE:  http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/43077674

ULTRA-LITE: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/43075336

Jersey Order

Several people have asked about ordering jerseys. If you would like to order a jersey please post what size and style you would like.


Now the hard part. I need to collect the money and sizes. We can not not place the ordered until we have collected all of the money. I would like to place the order on AUG 1st. I hope to have the jerseys by early Sept. Please bring a check to the next ride and or contact Bob G. or Tom E. to make arrangements to pay for the order.

Bob's email

Jersey Pricing
long Sleeve $52
Short Sleeve $41
Sleeveless $41


Jersey information

Kids' Tri Needs Help

We are TWO WEEKS away

from our Annual HEAT Kids Triathlon!

 Saturday, August 6. 

I need 50 bike/run course VOLUNTEERS to help keep our kids safe and moving.  This year Volunteers get a free "kids tri" T-shirt, ice cold drinks and an unlimited supply of warm fuzzies for keeping our young athletes safe!

Event: HEAT Kids Triathlon

When: Saturday morning, August 6

Where: Sumner County YMCA

Volunteer Check-In: 6Am at Volunteer HEAT tent by Transition Area

Expect to be at assigned places by 6:45am

Race begins: 7am

--------------If you CAN Volunteer----------------

Email me ASAP with the following information!
spinjunkie@comcast.net

1. Name

2. If you're a returning volunteer, what is your preferred spot?

3. T-shirt Size?

4. Cell phone number?

We NEED YOU!

Charlene Alcorn, HEAT President
www.triheat.com

Crikey Cadel! An Incredible Tour!

Whether you were for Cadel, Andy or someone else in the GC, this tour offered plenty of awesome, surprising, and terrifying moments. Thor showed that he IS the god of thunder. Despite Andy's attack for the ages with 2 HC mountains to go on Thursday, Voeckler showed that Frenchmen can be very tough, surprising everyone including himself by keeping the yellow jersey until the last mountain of the tour. Oh yeah, Cavendish is still the fastest to the line in a group sprint, winning 5 more stages.

But it was Cadel meeting the challenge throughout the tour. Never caught out of position. Won a stage early. Almost single handedly reduced the gaps when Andy attacked in the Alps, staying just within a minute of Andy going into Saturday's ITT. Many thought it was too much time to make up in 26 miles. Not only did he make up the minute, he ended up winning the tour by over a minute. One of the greatest ITT rides in history.

Seeing Cadel on the podium between the Schlecks said it all. He was outnumbered 2 to 1, and still won. Crikey indeed.

What were your impressions or favorite moments?

Red " Boil-l-l-ing" Springs

For he's a jolly good fellow !
Bike helmets off and beer bottles ( or Gator Ade in Gary's case ) held high to the troubadour of two day rides.......Bruce Day.

FOGBEES fun and fellowship are enhanced via Bruce's passion for cycling in tour mode.

Not even sizzling temps and heated asphalt daunted yet another memorable ride. Thanks Bruce, another tour is in the books !
You da man !

Red Boiling Springs Ride

Shirley and I drove the course today. WOW!! I was out of breath going up the Hill from Hell in my car. Shirley will be on the course both days. She will have cold water, some snacks, and basic first aid stuff with her. She will set up a rest stop, day 1, under the pavilion at the Pleasant Shade elementry school around the 46mi mark. We can figure out ways best to do on day 2 sat evening. Her cell # is 615 598 1576. If you have any special needs or can think of anything else that she needs to carry just call her and let her know. She can also carry any gear that you have from Sams to RBS. This shoud be an amazing ride. Roger

Red Boiling Springs - Sat & Sun

The over-night tour to Red Boiling Springs is July 22'nd and 23'rd.  Click on this link for all the information that Bruce has shared with us -- Itinerary, Maps, Cue Sheets, Pictures, Plans, etc. It's not too late for those who have not registered.

Old Hickory Classic - This Week End

On Saturday and Sunday this weekend, July 16th-17th 2011, Team BC will host the first annual “ Old Hickory Classic” MTB weekend.  It will involve a series of events for all levels mountain bike riders.

Red Boiling Springs Ride, Last Blog update

Ok, so I finally got to work on the details.Here are best guesses at cues, for Day 1, Day 2, and itinerary.  According to their husbands, Shirley Schindler has kindly volunteered to do Sag along the way and Sharyn Evans and Rosemary Vickery will ride sweep in case some of us are overcome by heat, altitude gain, or eat too much lunch. We'll definitely need a SAG stop for water and a snack in Pleasant Shade.  Please print and look over the attachments for reasonableness. Let me know if you have corrections, questions or suggestions.  Some points to consider and questions to answer:

BBQ Ride

We usually have the BBQ ride in June but that has passed us by. Any interest in doing the route July 16? We still have a shot at it being the hottest day of the year.

Overnight ride to Red Boiling Springs. Update

From time to time it is mentioned that we have no Fogbee overnight rides this year.  Part of this is due to the number of other scheduled rides now available and the difficulty of getting a non conflicting week. In way, that is a good thing because it indicates how popular cycling has become.  The weekend of July 23-24 appears to be conflict free. The plan would be to Leave Saturday morning, ride 60 miles to Red Boiling Springs and  stay at the Armour Hotel,$85 to $130 per couple including breakfast.  The Armour House does not routinely serve supper but will for groups of 6 or more for $14/pp.  The nearby Thomas House is having a dinner theater play that night. It usually cost $25/pp including meal. If anyone is interested in that, I can check for sure.
Next day ride back a different route but still about 60 miles. Links to past rides can be found here.
 Past Rides

Thanks,
Bruce

Update July 5, 2011

As of today there are 12 people participating in the ride. The list can be found here.
Participants
Note that only ten are listed. Someone else told me they were going on last Saturday's ride but I forget who so please post here.
You can view rooms at Armours Hotel and call 615-699-2180 for reservations. Please tell them you are a Fogbee and if you plan to eat supper there.  They need a head count.
Routes are below. Day two needs to have a couple of roads checked, which I will do one our way to Somerset, KY this weekend. More details of times and cue sheets will be posted next week.

Day 1

Day 2

GO USA WOMEN in the FIFA WORLD SOCCER CUP

Hats off to the US Womens Soccer team for defeating Brazil in one of the most amazing victories I have ever seen in modern sports. USA won on penalty kicks but before this occurred they had to tie the game. Despite numerous,unbelievable and terrible calls against Team USA by a rotten referee these ladies would not die. With only seconds left to go in the double overtime game and down 1-2 this is what happened: http://youtu.be/NDjTb5Cadso

Tour de Fat - This Saturday

Tour de Fat - Nashville -- Saturday July 9th
Yes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering through 13 U.S. cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. Along with our exceptional ability to roust a city"s inner-cyclist, in 2011 we hope to drive our message even deeper by bringing you the biggest, most enjoyable traveling bike festival that we know of.

The Ride begins at 10 am at Centennial Park, but be there early to register.

501c3 Determination

On July 5'th Bike Walk Tennessee a non-profit Tennessee corporation received its official IRS determination letter that it is considered a 501c3 public charity and as such all contribution to it are tax deductible to the donor, effective August 18, 2009.  Bike Walk Tennessee appreciates the contributions of time and money from everyone committing to promoting bicycling and walking activities in Tennessee.

Aspiring FOGBEE

Aspiring FOGBEE has her first road rash... After a spectacular crash on Sunday, Eliana's proud and ready to ride again. Mom is recovering from a minor stroke. :-) I've had to promise to take her on the next FOGBEE Greenway ride and let her wear my jersey. Do they make them in kid sizes?

Membership List

. . We try to keep the Membership List current.  Please welcome our latest new member is Juli Watson.  I think I am missing one or two cyclists, who have never sent me their enrollment info.. . Please everyone, review the membership list and send me corrections.  The password remains the same.  If you don't know it, you may not be registered.
. . FOGBEES remains the best deal in town.  No DUES and only one rule.  Must ask Big Bob what that rule is.  He's the keeper of the Rules.

Fogbees ride with the Blind Bikers Across America

Just look what cycling can get you into. Four Fogbees just completed a two day ride down the Natchez Trace Parkway from just south of the Highway 96 bridge to Colbert's Ferry in Alabama.  David Buckman, Andrew Getter, and Bruce Day rode as captains paired with  blind stokers.  David Irvine provided much needed bike maintenance along the way.  The trip concluded with activities in and about the Helen Keller museum.  Even with sore everythings it was smiles all around when we crossed the Tennessee river. Once again the ride was among my most uplifting experiences ever.  My few pictures are at Shutterfly here. http://fogbees.shutterfly.com/3245
More images to come once all images are shared with me.
Update July 8. David Buckman's images can be seen at http://fogbees.shutterfly.com/3278
Bruce