Winter Workouts

 Hi All. I just wanted to check and see if anyone has found a winter strength, condition & endurance workout program that they like and use? If it comes in an app would be perfect. I'm trying to stay off the couch this winter and I'm looking for a workout routine.  TIA for any help you can offer. 🏋 🏋 🚴 🚴

Cities for Bikes

I have biked in the Netherlands, Longueuil, and Montreal. The difference is dramatic as People For Bikes listed the best Cities for Bikes. American towns don’t have to match Copenhagen. They might want to start with Memphis.

Nashville eBikes

 Are any of your people in Davidson County?  The parks department has their e-bike survey on line and they only want residents to fill it out.  One thing we’ve found out is that  every comparably sized city in the US allows e-bikes.  Austin, Denver, Seattle, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Indianapolis, etc. etc.

https://fogebike.blogspot.com/2021/11/nashville-e-bike-survey.html 

They didn’t include the important information that class 1 and 2 ebikes are legal and have been for five years.  Of course this is all about instituing a ban or they wouldn’t bother with this crap.

Ole Rusty's Last Ride

Last week Ole Rusty's transmission would barely propel him in forward so he got backed up in a convenient position for towing. He took his last ride yesterday to wherever old vans go. 

Bruce

She was one of the FOGBEES first trooper. Fall Ride from Smithville

Jeff Kovalski

I have been contacted by Jeff Kovalski’s spouse, he passed away unexpected in July. Jeff rode with the Fogbees a few times and she wants to make his cycling gear available to others but has no idea of the value. I am going to take a look at what she has on Tuesday and will take pictures of the gear, get sizes, etc. to share with the Fogbees. I don’t remember Jeff but hopefully some of you will. 

Opportunity to pick up some great bike clothes and help out Jeff Kovalski’s widow. Jeff rode a few times with the Fogbees last year but passed away unexpectedly in July of 2021 from a heart attack. Christine Chandler is her name and she can be reached at 615-766-2292. She lives in White House and would like Jeffs cycling gear go to folks in the sport. He thought a lot of the Fogbees and this is what lead her to us. All of the clothing items are like new, size L, and for reference fit me well. 

Best Wishes with the FOGBEE messages

The video from you all to Danny is available at the FOGBEE YouTube. Take time for all the messages at Danny's FOGBEE webpage. We moved your bike club plans and great video.at

https://fogbees.blogspot.com/p/danny-denning.html

Also See Danny Home on October 1st

Ride for Danny Denning on 8/28/21

LOOKS LIKE WE WILL BE ABLE TO HAVE THE RIDE FOR DANNY THIS SATURDAY.  THE PLANS ARE THE SAME INCLUDING DAVE MILEY'S ROUTES.  SEE YOU SATURDAY. 

Riding around 30A & Santa Rosa

 Hi All. I'll be taking some vacation down to 30A & Santa Rosa area next week and bringing my bike. I just wanted to know if any of you have ridden down that way, have routes and any roads to stay away from. The following week I'll be working in the Orange Beach area. So if anyone has input on routes for that place I'll gladly listen.  Thanks all. 

If you can't post you can email me some info @: jimmyr79@gmail.com    

Prayers Requested for Danny Denning

Danny's wife Laura contacted us at 3:00pm Monday July 12 and reported that Danny's oxygen levels were very low and he was being moved to ICU. She has requsted we pray for Danny. If you haven't been in the loop, Danny tested positive for Covid last Thursday and went into the hospial on Sunday

UPDATE: Hasta La Vista Baby Going Away Ride and Party For Lindsay at The Farm, June 12th

UPDATE

 Lindsay, our long time favorite visitor from the north is moving back to Canada.  Something about a huge promotion-taking over the entire Canadian operation for her company. Trudeau -watch out!  (Actually I think there was an issue with her visa and they are asking her to leave.)  Either way, she is going to be missed.  She has become a part of our FOGBEE Family and a big part of the Knake/Camplin Family.    Her best friend, my grandson Ender, will surely miss her.   

Bike Trip For Sale

Tim and I are scheduled and have paid for Big Brag 2021 that runs from June 5-June 12, 2021. It begins on top of Lookout Mountain and ends in Columbus,GA. We have paid for the full week registration, a double occupancy tent to be set up and moved each day along with our luggage through Brag First Class, and shuttle service on the 12th for two along with bicycles and luggage from Columbus, GA back to start of ride where our car will be.  The total cost is $1,420.00 if you register online. We can transfer this trip over to another person until May 24th, 2021.  We are interested is selling this at a discount if anyone is interested in doing this trip. I don’t know if you post this kind of information on the website or not but wanted to check. You can email me or call me if you have questions or need more information. My mobile phone number is 615-714-3524. Thank you.

Sandra Murphy

Phil Reports

The most insightful reports about eBikes come from long time avid bicyclists. Phil Vickery, one of the FOGBEE co-founders has been riding a bicycle for over twenty years. He like many of his comrades are finding "keeping up" has become a challenge. Gone are the days when 60 miles would have been an average Saturday afternoon ride followed by lunch and a pitcher of beer at the FOGBEE club house. In late April he purchased a Specialized VADO 5.0 SLEQ. I was looking for a candid report from him.

Read the rest at https://fogebike.blogspot.com/ 

Sharyn Evans Passing

Sharyn Evans, wife of Fogbee founder Tom Evans, passed April 2, 2021. She was the Fogbees mother, supporting early activties in many ways. 

Celebration of life will be Friday, May 7, at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. 

Below is a link to Sharyn's obituary with more details

 https://www.hendersonvillefh.com/obit/sharyn-lynn-evans/

And a video memorial done by Tom

https://bit.ly/SharynVID

Bruce

Wanted

 WANTED: "Specialized Avatar Gel" saddle. 

Woody: 615-572-5045 

Electric Doug

FOGBEE co-founder Doug Depew gets an eBike. Other co-founders are not far behind. The times they are a changing.

Gary Williams eBike For Sale

RadCityStep-Thur Electric Commuter Bike Version 3

Gary Williams purchased this bike New in April 2020 and was ridden less than 7 hours before his passing. See 4SALE PAGE on Fogbee eBike Blog.

Test Driving Mark's New VADO

On our ride today, Mark had his future Specialized VADO 5.0 SLEQ. Both Phil and I had ordered one and were interested in a trial run. My experience with Mark's new ride was both positive and negative when comparing to my road bike. I suspect the negative aspects that I noted would evaporate with experience. Check out the FOGBEE eBike blog for the rest of the story. 

https://fogebike.blogspot.com/2021/02/experiencing-mark-vado.html

Shortage of Bikes, Tires, Cleats, Chains, etc

It is getting to be that time of year when people start getting their bikes tuned up and get replacement parts.  

YOU MAY WANT TO GET ON THIS NOW.  SHOPS ARE EXPECTING A VERY BUSY SPRING IN MARCH FOR TUNES UP.

BIKE PARTS ARE VERY SCARCE. Almost impossible to get Shimmano chains.  Several months on back order.  Sram chains on back order about a month.  Tires are running low.  Cleats running low, 

etc. 

BEST Tire Width and Pressure

The bike Nerds are at it again.  This time discussing best selection of tire width's and tire pressure. I thought others would be interested in what they have to say.  

Of course we know no REAL bicyclist rides on 23mm tires any more. Few ride even on 25mm. The preferred width is 28mm and larger. Learn more here

https://www.renehersecycles.com/tire-pressure-take-home/

So what do the local experts say?

LCI Seminar at Chapel Hill TN

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Cycling Education and LCI Scholarships offered

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Donna Dixon <donnasuedixon@hotmail.com>	Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 11:32 AM
Dear Colleague,  Registration is open for the LCI Seminar at Chapel Hill TN hosted by the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation April 23-25, 2021. Scholarships for TN Residents available.   League Cycling Instructors (LCIs) are certified to teach the Smart Cycling curriculum developed by the League of American Bicyclists. The goals of the Smart Cycling curriculum are to:   (1) help people feel more secure riding a bike, (2) to create a mindset that bikes should be treated as a vehicle, and (3) to ensure bicyclists know how to ride safely and legally.  I feel that participation in the LCI program will benefit you personally, and be a asset for your role as a leader.  Will you find a candidate who will commit?  If you are not familiar with the League of American Bicyclists safety and instruction program you can follow these links to see why we believe it is important that we have trained and certified instructors available in TN communities. https://bikeleague.secure.force.com/lab_events?id=a0k1M00000ISMsA    The JEFF ROTH CYCLING FOUNDATION promotes cycling, through advocacy and education, as a safe and healthy form of recreation and transportation. We are increasing awareness of the Jeff Roth/Brian Brown Protection Act of 2007 and promoting a harmonious relationship between motorists and cyclists, as the number of commuting cyclists are ever increasing in our state of Tennessee and our country. See site for Scholarship information. http://www.jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org/lci_seminar.html     Donna Dixon, Education Coordinator  Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation  Donna@jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org    NEW -             Smart Cycling Traffic Skills 101 Course Offered March 20, 2021  10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  Blount County Public Library, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville, TN 37804    Course is free, pre-registration is required. For Certification - Online Course must be completed prior to course date. Register with Donna@jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org    865-803-8887

Christmas Lights from Doc

Some of you might have stopped by to see the display some of you might not even know about it.  This is my second year putting up a Christmas Light show to music.  This is what I'm working on when I'm not riding a bike.  If you have the chance stop by 1079 McLaughlin Ct, Gallatin to check out the show.  If you want to follow the show like me on BooneShineFamilyLights.

   

Bikes of Wrath

 If you haven’t seen it, check it out (Prime Video).  Five Aussies ride from Oklahoma to Bakersfield retracing the trip in Grapes of Wrath. 

Never had this happen before...

Thanks for the adventure Mike Knake, Steve C, Steve G, Rachel, Lindsey, Kevin and Patrick

Suspending Thursday Night Rides

 Thursday night rides are being suspended until early spring. 

Suspending Tuesday Rides

Its that time of year when the sun sets earlier and earlier.  We are suspending the Tuesday night rides and will restart in the early spring.  

We will be doing FOGBEE spin at the Y and Dave Miley will be posting Saturday rides. 

See you on the road,

Mike

The Farm Out and Back Ride and Tailgate Party, Saturday, 10/3/20

 This Saturday, as Jack and Back has been canceled, it is being replaced by The Farm Out and Back Ride.  You guessed it, we will ride from The Farm at 8:00.  Dave Miley will  be planning the route.

After the ride, we will have a tailgate party.  Bill Barton is bringing up one of his trailers so that we can watch some college football.  Fire pits will be blazing.  

Party time will be 12:00. So, bring your favorite adult beverage, cigars and a side dish (Post what side you will  bring) and hangout for a fun afternoon. 

Watch for routes later this week. 

Your race directors and party planners, 

Mike, Sherry, Dave, Janice, Lindsay, Bill 

Red Boiling Springs 2020

 I am sorry to announce that the RBS ride and weekend in Red Boiling Springs has been cancelled for 2020. We will have something planned from "The Farm" to celebrate Sherry's birthday, stay tuned, who knows we may pull a rabbit out of the hat and make it a weekend event yet. 

Thank you for you patience as this has been a very trying year for us all, I am sadden that this Fogbee tradition has to be postponed on my watch, but as stated above maybe we can still make a memorial weekend.  

Woody 

IN MEMORY OF GARY
Add your thoughts on Gary's Memory Page
Follow above link

 In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to Teen Court c/o Sumner County Juvenile Court 657 South Water Ave. Gallatin, TN 37066

https://www.hendersonvillefh.com/obit/gary-michael-williams/

The "I am really old Dave Miley Ride" from The Farm in White House, TN Saturday, 8/22/20

RIDING AT 8:00.  MAY GET A LITTLE WET, BUT STILL RIDING.
He may not look it...
He may not want to admit it...
He probably can't believe it...
But he is going to have come to terms with it.  Dave is turning 60 on the 29th.  Come ride from The Farm this Saturday, 8/22 at 7:30 and provide some support to Dave as he comes to grip with old age.
We will grill brats and burgers.  So, bring your favorite adult beverage, a side dish and a chair and hang out with Dave as he comes to terms with reality.  Kelly could probably use some advice from some of his older friends on what she can look forward to in his twilight years.
The Farm is at 923 Tyree Springs Rd., White House, TN 37188. Also known as Janice's place.
See you on the road,
Mike and Sherry
57 Mile Route  Rest Stop at 25
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33840474
49 Mile Route  Rest Stop at 26.5
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33840531
41 Mile Route Rest Stop at 25
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33751500

Clips ons for pedals

 Does anyone use these type clips? Need them?

 Let me know. 

Pedal for Paws 2020 Cancelled

The FOGBEES have proudly supported the Pedal for Paws Bicycle tour for the 10 years of it's existence.  This highly regarded ride benefits Sumner Spay and Neuter Alliance, which is has helped  greatly reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in Sumner County.
The 2020 ride was originally scheduled for May 2. Due to the restrictions placed due to Covid-19, the ride was postponed to August 29.  The organizing committee, which includes several FOGBEES, planned diligently to have a ride that would be safe for riders and volunteers and still be fun. The conclusion has been reached that we cannot achieve these objectives.  Sadly, the 2020 ride is raising the white flag to Covid-19. 
With much hope 2021 will be much better, May 1, 2021 has been set for Pedal for Paws 2021.

ZOOM-ing Montreal

Although the Corona-virus has made getting back across the border to Canada a bit difficult, Bruce and David Irvine attend the weekly Montreal Bike Club meetings with the aid of ZOOM

ZOOMING MONTREAL

Fogbee help

Hey fellow Fogbees I need some help in the Gallatin HOPE decorating contest.  Please follow the link, like and share my photo.  I know some of you already  have so thanks!

Like Doc's house Facebook link.

Doc

Biking in the Coronavirus Era

Why riding a bike is a good idea in the Coronavirus Era

In the short, medium, and long term, it makes good sense to ride a bike. While social distancing is being recommended to help contain the spread of Covid-19, bike riding provides us with multiple benefits. https://www.ride-healthy.com/

I've put the lights back up

Hey Fogbee friends, 
"Doc" Boone Shine Family Christmas lights has put the (covid-19) lights back up with a few songs to help brighten the mood.  If you have cabin fever and need something to do feel free to swing by the house.  Show runs from 7:30pm to 9:30pm daily.  Maybe longer on the weekends. 

1079 McLaughlin Ct
Gallatin

Bourbon Country Burn 2020 - Ride Bikes, Drink Bourbon. Lexington, KY Oct 2nd - 4th

Register: General Event Registration will open on Friday, January 24 at 9AM EST.
Ride Bikes, Drink Bourbon! Several FOGBEES have discussed doing this scenic Lexington, KY ride and tour over the past couple of years but it fills quickly unless you are on the waiting list. Danny D has secured a spot, spoken to the director and set up a Fogbee Team: FOGBEES and the password is: Fogbees2020. Check it out, click on the link below for all the details, tent rental or hotel information and make your decision quickly as this event will fill and sell out to only a specific number of riders.
See details below and feel free to post questions or contact Danny or myself.
REGISTERATION OPENS FRIDAY JANUARY 24TH at 9:00AM EST

Event: Bourbon Country Burn 2020
Where: Lexington, KY
When: Friday October 2nd thru Sunday Oct 4th 2020 (or you can do less)
Register: General Event Registration will open on Friday, January 24 at 9AM EST.

Click on the link below which includes all the latest event and pricing information.
Bourbon Country Burn 2020