For Rachael (your comment on Saturday ride)

With the appropriate motivation we can put YOU in the driver's, i.e. on top of the ChICKEN

HOT 100 CANCELLED

Murfreesboro Bike Club (POSTED at 2PM 8/14/19 on FACEBOOK)

It is with much anguish and a conflicted heart that we inform you that the Executive Board of MBC and the co-directors of the HOT have decided to cancel the 2019 Edition of the HOT 100.

We're Pedaling to Canada

Well, we already did that.  Bruce detailed the trip in his Crazy Guy on a Bike Journal.  Here is the first part of a three part magazine story about our excursion.  Yes, we are already planning our next BIG week-long bikecations. Where to? Mickelson Trail in South Dakota, Chicago or loop around Lake Michigan, Nova Scotia, or who knows where. They are always great biking adventures not to be missed.

A Large Bale of FOGBEE turtles on Saturday's Ride

Bruce's Epilogue

Now being the most senior FOGBEE living in Tennessee, I learned in the Lake Champlain tour never to under-estimate the power of youth.  Some of the senior cyclists have even  chosen to reward it with trophies as Bruce notes in his Epilogue just added his Crazy Guy on a Bike journal

https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=1mr&page_id=585033&v=P

These journals are a nice FOGBEE tradition (hint) along with the photos on FOGBEE Shutterfly (see the FOGBEE websites). 

Membership & Blog Update

We are updating the membership list and access to this blog.  If you did not receive an email on Friday notifying you of the update, we do not have you registered.  Please complete the registration on the Join Us page https://fogbees.blogspot.com/p/join-us.html 

FOGBEES JERSEY ORDER

We are in the initial stages of placing a FOGBEE Jersey order through Jackroo Customized Jerseys.

Our art work has been sent to them and they are sending me a contract to get some fit kits.

We are going to go with their FONDO regular, relaxed and women's cut fit kits.  As long as we stay in the same style (FONDO) we get a price discount based upon quantity whether regular, relaxed or women's.  The cost for 6-24 is $69.00.  More than 24 is $63.00.

Red Boiling Springs October 25th - 27th 2019

Plans are in place to ride back to Red Boiling Springs and stay with our good friends Dennis and Debbie at the Armour's Hotel. This three day two night ride will start on Friday October 25th riding from Gallatin (location TBD), riding local from the hotel on Saturday and riding back to Gallatin or your destination on Sunday. There will be a selection of Saturday routes to accommodate all levels, and all days are tour pace.

Shoe Advice

After a couple years of putting up with numb pinky toes and hot feet, my Sidi's have decided themselves retire (broken buckle...I may have to duct tape the shoe on tomorrow).  I didn't have the same foot issues in my old shoes, so am going to try switching brands.  After some research, have been thinking about the Fizik Infinito or the Specialized S7 (go big or go home...sick of numb toes).  If anyone has tried either shoe (or another model of these brands) and has some advice to share, I would really appreciate it!  Biker's Choice would only order them in to try if I made a 20% down payment, so looks like online will be a better option.  

Thanks,

Lindsay

Ol' Rusty

Bruce sometimes takes Ol' Rusty to our weekly Octogenarian Lunch.  She sits outside the window in plain view of the group of Fat Retired Old Guys on Bikes (aka FROGBEES) who also have many parts that no longer work well.  She joins in their reminiscence . . .
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Read the entire magazine article at https://bit.ly/OlRusty

We're Back from Up North

It is really hard not to love those 75-degree temperatures in Quebec for biking.  It was a great trip. Bruce detailed it in his Crazy Guy on a Bike journal (click here).  Yes, we took LOTS of pictures. For those interested, click here.  Lastly, the trip will be published in three parts in my monthly magazine column starting in August.

Rick's Cigars and BBQ Ride, Saturday, 6/29

Update:  Bring chairs just in case.

This Saturday, we are going to ride from White House City Park and then grill out at Rick's Cigars in White house following the ride.  Significant others are very welcome to join us after the ride. 

Hi From Montreal

Fogbees tour Montreal as guests of Montreal Bike Club

UpDATE-Chattanooga FOGBEES Trip, Weekend of June 14th-UPDATE

Plans are continuing to come together for the trip to Chattanooga the weekend of June 14th.

Friday:  Arrive.  People will be arriving throughout the day.   So, no specific plans, other than we will go to the Terminal Brewhouse, https://terminalbrewhouse.com/  next to the Chattanooga ChooChoo Hotel for casual dinner and drinks.

Saturday Night:  Dinner at Table and Tavern, https://www.feedtableandtavern.com/ .  Reservation at 5:00PM.

Thank You

Thank you to everyone for your love and support during this past week. I appreciate every word, encouragement, cards, food, visit, acts of kindness, calls, thoughts and every prayer. I remember another time in my life that I did not have my Fogbee family and friends; but this time was much different, I felt your love, support and prayers. I know you had my back and you were pulling me the entire time, and were not about to drop me.
Please continue to keep me, my family and Dylan's sons in your prayers.
Love you all, and may God Bless You my friends!
Woody

Lake Champlain

With six bicyclists, we're wrapping up the FINAL plans for the Lake Champlain Bike Tour (12 days).  Find it at https://champ2019.blogspot.com/. 

When in Montreal, we'll be joined by members of the Montreal Bike Club, who report to be the first established bike club in North America. Our joint ride will be one of their scheduled activities (Fixtures).

Supporting Pedals for Paws

Our group helps sponsor and supports Sumner Spay NueterAlliance Pedals for Paws Ride. Another way you can help all year is through your Amazon account.  Sumner Spay Nueter Alliance is registered with Amazon as a charity. By accessing Amazon through this link you can specify them as your charity and Amazon will donate a small portion of every purchase to them.
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DAY LIGHT SAVINGS TIME RIDES BEGIN THIS WEEK

A little change up in the scheduled week night rides. 

Tuesday rides will be from Beech or SCHS generally.

We are moving Mike and Sherry's Crystal Creekbed Ride to Thursday nights from White House High School in White House. 

There will be no scheduled Wednesday night rides. 

Woody will be posting Tuesday Rides and I will take care of Thursdays.

Miley will continue to handle Saturdays. 

See you on the road

Mike, Woody and Miley

PEDAL FOR CHAMPY - REVISED

      Often listed among the top bike routes in the US, the roads and trails around Lake Champlain provide a unique adventure. Starting at Fort Ticonderoga, the FOGBEE Tour group has planned a June 2019 Inn-to-Inn SAG supported excursion up the New York side of Lake Champlain to Montreal and back down the Vermont side to Burlington.  The eight-day bike tour is on almost flat routes running along the edge of the lake and offers many opportunities to spot Champy.   

      The complete recently REVISED plans and costs are at http://champ2019.blogspot.com/ .  If you are interested in joining us, drop me a note at tnbiketom@gmail.com and subscribe to the trip email.

Used bike wanted

I have a friend that is wanting to get into cycling and is looking for a used bike, approx 56” maybe less. Let me know if you know someone that is looking to sell or has one.
Woody 615-887-6382 jerialwoodall@gmail.com

**Routes updated** New Year, New Roads? Germantown, Nashville Saturday 1/5 9AM

Tired of near misses by suburbanites in a rush, potholes, and otherwise congested roads? Come explore the beautiful, scenic, mysteriously undisturbed, scenic routes in NW Nashville on the smooth tourism-funded roads. We'll start in Germantown at Morgan Recreation Center (the park in front of the Flats at Taylor Place, 1515 5th Ave N) at 9:00 AM. Depending on how many people post, we may move the start to the Cumberland Greenway Trailhead near Metro Medical Supply in Metrocenter as there is more parking there. Please post your intentions or text me so we can plan.

FOGBEE Christmas Luncheon, Saturday, Dec 8th Bluegrass Bar and Grille Approx 11:45 to 12:00

 Whether we ride or spin we are going to have a Christmas get together afterwards for lunch at Bluegrass Bar and Grille on Saturday, Dec 8th. We should start by noon as Spin is 10:00 to 11:15 and allowing for clean up spinners should start arriving around 11:45.

 Husbands, wives, kids, significant others are all invited to join us.  Break out your ugly Christmas sweaters and come join us.

 Please post if you plan on coming so that we can let Malcomb know how many to expect.

Mike

SATURDAY rain..no problem..Fogbee Spin tradition continues Sat. 10 am at the Y

Imagine its summer in the Keys...and Spin

Fill the Fire Truck then Stuff the Cruiser

Hello Fogbee's,

A Fill the Fire Truck then Stuff the Cruiser event, held by a fellow Fogbee, will take place at Walmart this Saturday from 10-4. The kids at Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital need our help. Unfortunately these kids will be in the hospital and won't be able to celebrate Christmas at home. The Santa Shop will take the pressure off the parents to go buy gifts and allow them to spend more time with their families.

Hope to see you there!!!

3rd Annual Tailgate Ride and Party, Saturday, 11/17 at the Camplin Farm

In addition to the ride and tailgate party we are going to have a bonfire (if we can get a license for the fire) and camping. Everyone is invited to camp out following the tailgate party.

The ride starts at 9:00. The address is 923 Tyree Springs Rd, White House, TN 37188

Interesting Tennessee case I thought I'd share...

Widow Sues Other Cyclists Riding in Paceline Following Fatal Accident

https://www.mhpslaw.com/personal-injury/tennessee-widow-sues-other-cyclists-riding-in-paceline-following-fatal-cycling-accident/

Red Boiling Springs Images

Getting old and slow in more ways than one. Here are some images from the 2018 ediition of the Red Boiling Springs event.
https://fogbees.shutterfly.com/10794

Lake Champlain Bike Tour June 2019

Please see the link for the June 2019 bike tour around Lake Champlain (to the right on this blog page), then spending a couple days in Montreal with a side trip of 2 days by train to old Québec. This will be a 2-3 week commitment but we are ready to nail down dates, and hotels as this is a busy season for the destination. It is possible there will be no accommodations unless you commit early for this epic tour.

Turtle option for Red Boiling Springs

Woody's excellent routes are a maybe too long, steep, and for sure too fast for me.  I plan to start riding from Hartsville about 2 pm Friday with the route below.  I don't plan to ride Saturday but do plan to return Sunday via Drury Ridge. Colors look to be spectacular this year. As of now I will be solo but any other like mind and body riders are welcome to join.
Bruce
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28820463

Red Boiling Springs October 26th, 27th and 28th 2018

PLANS FOR 2018

UPDATED: October 21, 2018 

2 ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE

5 days until we head for Red Boiling Springs, the weather is looking good, plans are made and there are still two rooms available. All you need to do is commit, pack a bag and start pedaling.

Birthday, Wedding, good food, good routes and great company, don't miss out!

Wisdom from Phil

Some of you have asked about the video quality of the cameras I'm using. I have linked Mike and Sherry's Crystal Creek Bed ride from 9/12 below. For best results change the resolution to 1080 from whatever YouTube auto selects.

Titan's Ride and Tailgate Party UPDATE, Sept 9th

RIDE CANCELED. MOTHER NATURE DEMANDING WE TAKE THE DAY OFF FROM RIDING

TAILGATE PARTY ON!!!!!!
SEE YOU FOR PRE GAME AND KICKOFF

TITAN UP AND SHOW UP!!!!!

Where in the World is Bugtussle

You all may remember these guys.  They don't ride much with the FOGBEES any more.  Can't keep up with all the youngins.  But they still ride quite a bit.  They ride and write about their excursions mostly on Crazy Guys on a Bike (links are on FOGBEE blog), but also in the local magazines.  Here is one of their most recent trips.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11-j-gltZxTJZ0kX-r7a5fW23sHcDDMqd

Nashville Tomato Festival Saturday August 11

Bryan Kortness was a much loved and incredibly missed all around good guy and cycling ambassador who hosted several cycle outings. One of these, the Tomato Art Festival in East Nashville,  occurs this weekend. Some of the Turtles plan to ride from the Madison Lowes to the Nashville Tomato Festival and back to Lowes this Saturday. Start time is 10:00 am to accommodate some of us involved in the Kids Triathlon. Lunch at any one of many of eating places in East Nashville.
Route to. Return route is the reverse.

Anyone wanting to start earlier and do a longer route can head down Long Hollow pike to Two Mile Parkway and catch USBR 23 which will take you to the Festival.
It is to be a great weather Saturday so if a slow urban ride is not your pleasure, do ride somewhere.
Bruce

Call for Volunteers This Saturday for Kids Triathlon, Followed by Fogbee Ride

The Hendersonville Endurance Athletic Team are in need of volunteers for their 14th annual Kids Triathlon at the Sumner County YMCA on August 11. Our good friend, Charlene Alcorn, would like to have 10-12 Fogbees for stationary spots on the senior bike course. Volunteer check-in is at 6 AM, the race starts at 7 and we're usually done around 9.

If you would like to volunteer, please email Charlene, spinjunkie@comcast.net, or text her at 615.974. 3189 with your name and address...and post here so fellow volunteers know who's joining them. As in the past, we can plan our ride routes for the day to rendezvous at the Y, have the volunteers join in for the ride and then have post-ride recovery someplace nearby. Please consider giving a few hours so the kids can have a fun and safe race.