Bike Helmets SAFETY RATINGS

09/17/18 UPDATE: Fake Bike Helmets Can Be Dangerous

On our recent Chattanooga ride, we had a bicyclist go head down on the pavement.  The bicyclist's choice of a good helmet was protection against serious injury.  Today, I received from Consumer Reports its safety rating for helmets which I am attaching.  SAFE helmets don't have to be costly; and, costly helmets aren't always that safe.  See the CR review rating below:

The Fogbees say hi from Chattanooga

Chattanooga Turtle Ride

A four of us (Sean, Ben, a friend, and TomE) from Chattanooga will be doing a Turtle Ride on Saturday (6/16/18) that will include the Riverwalk (starting at the dam to I24 and back), the greenway near the dam, a townie tour around U of T - Chattanooga campus, and one or two brewery stops.  Total distance will be around 40 miles, plus. You all are invited to join.  We want to start around 8AM to avoid the heat and have plenty of time for the brewery stops. Please post a comment if you are interested in joining us.

Follow this link for the details
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1JpMV1dDuxEej3ZlNZuqIoMNC0FaU3nYn  

Please text me your cell phone # (to 615-691-0532) so I know how to contact you.  We will meet you at the dam at 8:00 (note start time change)

It is Not To Late!

There is still time to join the FOGBEES in Chattanooga for a fun and relaxing weekend. There are still rooms available at the Read House. Mike Knake has put together 3 awesome ride options, on Saturday choose from a 71 mile and a 58 mile route at a touring pace, and Sunday a 23 mile Tennessee River Walk ride along the Tennessee River.
See the post on Tuesday "Activities for Chattanooga Weekend Trip June 15-17" for all the latest updates.

Activities For Chattanooga Weekend Trip - June 15-17

SUNDAY RIDE ROUTE ADDED 

FOGBEE Weekend Trip to Chattanooga by popular request the weekend of June 15-17.

No expectation for this weekend other than do what you may want. No one is expected to do what the "gang" may be doing.  Feel free to venture on your own around the city.  There is plenty to do.

Sherry will provide transportation to whatever y'all decide to do.

Pedal for Paws images.

Our professional photographer could not reschedule and our usual Fogbee backup is on a cruise. You can see the images done by the third stringer on Shutterfly at this link.
https://pedalforpaws.shutterfly.com/3

Please send me any photos you'd like added to the Pedal for Paws Shutterfly site.
Thanks to all for coming out. Special thanks to all who helped.
Bruce

FOGBee Jerseys

I have two Large Garneau jerseys that no longer fit me. I bought them when I started riding with the FOGBees and surprise, surprise I have lost weight. They are large size mens jerseys and are both in excellent condition. I hate to just have them hanging in the closet so if anyone is interested in them let me know. I am asking $25 a piece and can send pictures if you send me an email. Woody, I still have two ALE FOGBee jerseys and bibs to wear.

Half Batch Kits & Accessories

Looking to add another kit or jersey to your collection? Jason Sexton had Jakroo design some really cool kits in conjunction with Half Batch Brewing.
https://www.jakroo.com/us/index.html

Nova SS Jersey-$115 with 2-5 orders, $105 with 6-24

Tour SS is $99 with 2-5 orders, $92 with 6-24

Solar Bib shorts are $135 with 2-5, $125 with 6-24. They have a few other options as well around the $100 range. 

Caps are $20 for 2-24 orders.

Vests can be made up for around $100.

Road iD

If any of you have been thinking of buying a Road iD I have a coupon code that will give you a discount. You must use if before 3/31/18 and this discount code can be used up to 5 times. I know many of you have one of these but I believe if you ride alone at all, like I do, this is a must have item. 

PRMUQBK34W

Station Camp Greenway Ribbon Cutting

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/518654671853725/

Pub Crawl

Nashville has 25 beer breweries.  We have put together a bike tour of 9 on the North side.  We toured them during the week when they were not yet open, just to check out they logistics.                          Here is a link to that tour.

Anybody interested in doing this tour when we can sample the products?  

There is also a rumor the the FOGBEE-East group is putting together a similar tour for Chattanooga.  Will share when we receive the details.
 

FOGBEE fun at the Cycle Bar in the Gulch

20 Fogbees showed up for spin at the Cycle Bar in the Gulch with Erin our instructor who worked us very hard.  All had a good time a The Pub following the spin.

Spin Class at the Cycle Bar in the Gulch Saturday, 2/17/18

Mike and Tracie Short are hosting us for a special spin class at the Cycle Bar in the Gulch on Saturday, 2/17/18.  The spin class will be at 1:30.  (As a note, they are opening up a Cycle Bar in Hendersonville.  This will give you a chance to check it out in advance.)

Following the spin class, we will have our post spin social hour at the The Pub in the Gulch and have a fun afternoon.

Christmas 2017 Article

I invite you to view your Christmas 2017 article in the Indian Lake Peninsula Living magazine by clicking on THIS LINK. The great photos are thanks to your photographers Bruce Day and Phil Vickery.   

Great Photos provide for Great Memories.

The March magazine article is about the Pedal for Paws ride that again in 2018 is supported by the FOGBEES and, as always, that support is greatly appreciated by Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance.  Want to know how you can help with this year's event? Contact Mike Knake.  

Tom

Rotary Pancake Breakfast

Rotary is having a pancake breakfast in the morning at Hendersonville high school from 730 until 10 o’clock. Come by and carb up before the ride.

Might be the perfect ride.......

https://www.bourboncountryburn.com

FOGBEE 2017 Christmas Lights Ride

Thanks for everyone for the great support of the Christmas Lights Ride and the Hendersonville Santa Cop Program.  Below are pictures of your great gifts.  The Hendersonville Police were pleasant surprised by all the gifts that you donated.

Thank you for your support

UPDATE - Christmas Lights Ride and FOGBEES Christmas Party, 12/2/17

Lucy Williams father

Gene Dorris the father of Lucy Williams and Gary's Williams father in law passed away early Sunday morning November 26th.
Visitation and Funeral will be held at the Woodard Funeral Home 5591 US-31E, Westmoreland, TN. Visitation Tuesday Nov 28th 5:00PM - 9:00PM and Wednesday Nov 29th 10:00AM - 2:00PM with the funeral starting at 2:00PM.

Please keep Lucy and Gray in your thoughts and prayers.

Bike 'n Walk Autumn Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone,

Hendersonville and Sumner County have completed a couple of projects that advance bicycling and walking in our communities, for which we would like to thank City and County officials:

• Wessington Road Improvements
• Greenway Connector to Station Camp Greenway.

Click here to Read Autumn Bike 'n Walk Autumn Newsletter 

Happy Thanksgiving

To all FOGBees. I wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday of the year as it focuses on family and friends. Thanks to each of my friends, I hope to make many more in 2018.

Steve Curtis Wife Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Saturday Nov 18th

The Memorial Service and Celebrating of Life for Barb Curtis will be held Saturday November 18th:
Memorial Service:
1:00PM at the First Presbyterian Church, 172 West Main Street, Hendersonville
Celebration of Life: (immediately following the Memorial Service)
Steve's home 1008 Raspberry Valley Court Hendersonville (Autumn Creek on Anderson Lane).

Family and friends are all invited to attend either or both events, food and drink will be provided at the Celebration of Life.

Steve Curtis

Fogbee bike stickers

I had a request to post the link for the stickers some of the Fogbees had made in the past. The link below is the company website with the Fogbee & TN flag on the label, just an example of what you can choose.

You can be as creative as you want in creating the look you desire. Play with different fonts, colors, etc.
Brian

https://veloink.com/products/name-and-flag

FOGBEE Tailgate . Thanks Mike, Sherry, Bill and Janice!

Another great tailgate and turnout with the FOGBEES. Special thanks to Janice Camplin for the use of her home (and the warm showers after a chilly wet ride). Bill Barton for the fantastic "TailgateNashville" trailer, Mike Knake for the route, getting all the burgers, brats and grilling, and Sherry Knake for ensuring everything went smooth and making sure Mike didn't forget anything. Fun Fun Day! If you missed it we hope you can make the next one.

https://fogbees.shutterfly.com/10073

UPDATE RESCHEDULED Tailgate Ride and Party-Nov 4th UPDATE-Routes Posted

LONG ROUTE MODIFIED

At this point, the ride is still on for this weekend.  The ride will start at 8:30AM.  Very little rain is expected and it will be fairly warm with mild winds.

It will take place at my mother-in-law Janice's house again this year.  Her address is 923 Tyree Springs Road in White House, TN.

The 10th season of the FOGBEE YMCA SPIN!

Forgot to post this on our blog but I've text message most of the regular spinners. Our 10th year of spinning begins tonight at 6:20 at the Hendersonville YMCA. Spin is on Tuesday and Thursday at 6:20 p.m. and at 10 a.m. on Saturday if the weather does not permit an outside ride. Hard to believe it's been 10 years. Come join us for some camaraderie and exercise. Gary

Great 2017 Red Boiling Springs Ride

Many thinks to Woody for organizing a great RBS weekend and to all who participated. Some images by me and Mike G are on the Fogbee Shutterfly site.
https://fogbees.shutterfly.com/24

Turtles arrive

Bruce

Garmin advice

Gpod evening Fogbees.  In need of a new Garmin...wonders the main differences between the 820 Edge and 820 Edge Explore versions.  Appreciate your thoughts and advice!

Le Ride

This might be of interest to the FOGBEES:

LE RIDE follows Phil Keoghan and his friend Ben Cornell as they attempt to recreate the original route of the 1928 Tour de France. Averaging 240km a day for 26 days, Phil and Ben traverse both the unforgiving mountains of the Pyrenees and the Alps, on original vintage steel racing bikes with no gears and marginal brakes.

Date: Thu, Nov 9, 2017 6:30 PM

Where: Regal Hollywood Stadium 27  RPX - Nashville
                   719 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States

Trailer & Ticket Details

The distribution company, Demand Film, will also release MAMIL (Middle Age Men in Lycra).

Regards,
Wm. Anderson
Veloteers Bicycle Club

Red Boiling Springs Oct 21 - 22 (updated 10/17 at 1:34PM)

(10/17 Update) - Luggage and Coolers
                           Sunday route added back to Hartsville
If your doing the Red Boiling Springs Weekend Ride PLEASE read; if not there is a Saturday option to Hartsville and Back.
Hopefully this will answer some questions and I need some information back as there a few loose ends that need to be tied up. Let me know if I have missed anything or haven't answered a question.

The Amazing Way Bicycles Change You

Been to Amsterdam and heard the story of how mothers changed the culture for bicycles. Hendersonville residents crab about traffic.  I know how they can fix the problem. Takes more than talk or synchronizing traffic lights.

Discount on HOT 100

Forgive the delay in getting this to you – as I typically offer a discount to our sister clubs. This one is good through Monday evening and takes $10 off the fee.  No guarantee of a t-shirt at this late date though.

Coupon code = MBCPres.

Hope to see you there!

Sarah Lovett

Red Boiling Springs Weekend Update

We're about 10 days from our annual get away ride to Red Boiling Springs. If you haven't gotten a room there are still rooms at the Donoho Motel, with this ride later in the year fall foliage should be spectacular and I would hate for anyone to miss this event. Below is a list of who I know is going:
Doc       1
Grubb    2
Miley     2
Kate       1
Lindsay  1
Woody   1
Todd      1
Knake    2
Parrish   2
Short      2
Denning 2
Chris Maley 1
Depew    2
Dauer     2
William  2
Day        2
If you are not listed above but are going please let me know, I need to give the Armour's Hotel a head count for dinner. Marsha, Sherry and Traci are coordinating snacks for after the ride and fun on the porch so if you can help out let one of them or myself know.
I will send one more update next week with routes including a route to Hartsville and back to Gallatin for anyone that would like to ride on Saturday with us to have lunch and return to the start.
The long range forecast looks great, cool but with lots of sunshine!! Don't miss out, it's going to be a fun weekend with great friends. Hope to see you there.
Roll FOGBEES!!
Woody

3 Day RBS Ride

Anyone interested in doing a 3 day ride to RBS? We can use the same Friday route as last year. If the weather cooperates it should be a sight to see with the changing of the leaves. The fall temps should be nice as well...

Mike and Sherry's Crystal Creek Bed Ride Suspended Till Next Year

Due to the sun setting earlier and earlier, Mike and Sherry's Crystal Creek Bed Ride is suspended until DST next spring.

We have enjoyed hosting y'all and look forward to it again next year. 

Next year we will have a new after ride place for social hour-Prince Street Pizza is opening up a new place just south of White House.  Something to look forward to.

See you on the road,

Mike and Sherry

Total Eclipse Bike Ride

Here is a pre-release copy of the magazine article about Mike's & Sherry's grand party.  It will appear in the October issue of the Indian Lake Peninsula Living magazine with a collection of other articles and photographs about the total eclipse experience.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6zwKGN8Ho0tbnVqcERIWFJfbkU