Sequatchie Valley Fall Excursion Nov 9-12

Our first FALL Sequatchie Valley Tour was great. The only problem was half of our plan got rained out. But we hope to repeat in 2023. Our tour website and Shutterfly photos are

See https://seqval.blogspot.com/p/2022.html

FOGBEE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Susan Curtis has created a FOGBEE Christmas ornament that you can order for this Christmas.   The cost is $6.00.  Please post if you would like an ornament for this Christmas.  

(10/18/22) Update Red Boiling Springs October 21, 22, 23

See https://fogbee-rbs.blogspot.com/

FOGBEE at the Tour De France Stage 5

Patrick Bazarne our French FOGBEE attended stage 5 of the Tour De France today.

H2O The Book

It took Aussie Bob two years to put together his last two-week bike excursion that he didn't get to do. He is now working on another for 2023. Keep watching.

However, in the meantime read his most recent trip on H2O the Book. https://bit.ly/H2OBook

Jakaroo Jerseys and Vest For Sale

 Brand New still with tags attached.

Men's Long Sleeve Jersey (Large non thermal)

Men's Vest (Large)

Women's Sleeveless Jersey (Large)

For a great deal contact Jeff at 614-364-2700

Velominati-Keepers of the Cog-The Rules

Tony Thomas shared with us some great rules for bike riders.  Check out Velominati-The Keepers of the Cog, The Rules.

Velominati – Keepers of the Cog

FOGBEE Archives

In 2013, I started writing a monthly column about bicycles. Initially, the Indian Lake Peninsula Living editor thought I worked for Bikers Choice. I didn't and never included a byline.

Initially, the editor asked for a couple of paragraphs and photos every month. I ran out of ideas after about a year and Bikers Choice stopped paying its advertisement. Then the editor said, "Write stories about FOGBEES and use my byline."

 I found about six years of your activities and photos to share. I did include a few non-bike stories that others requested. But, in mid-2020 COVID changed a lot. The magazine terminated and I was no longer able to ride with the club. I ran out of stories to tell.

My wife kept a copy of most of the magazines. Before I started to throw them to the trashcan, I made a copy of most of these articles and lots of FOGBEE activities and photos. I thought many of you would be interested in seeing some of these old times. Here is a list with hyperlinks that you can click to see each article.

Tom

Personal eBike Story

Making Personal Stories for eBikes

FROM CAREY:

Thanks to Ben and Tom for the stories. I’m convinced we need to make this as personal as possible since talking to people about class 1 and class 2 makes their eyes glaze over.

Nashville Greenways Commission

The following highlights to Carey's report are provided by T. Evans. As a owner of an ebike he thinks both the Nashville and TDOT regulations are misguided and lack knowledge of this new technology. He will offer position statement in the next several months. He supports Carey's attempt to educate regulators.

https://fogebike.blogspot.com/2022/01/careys-report-on-nashville-greenways.html  

https://fogebike.blogspot.com/2022/01/nashville-greenways-commission-report.html  

Special Spin Class at Cycle Bar 11:15 Saturday 1/22

This special Spin is hosted by Cycle Bar Hendersonville to support Teen Court. Cost is $20 with all proceeds going to the charity. This was supported by our departed brother, Gary Williams. See December 19 post to sign up

Hendersonville to Savannah, GA 21 Day Tour Starting on May 21st

 Aussie Bob is headed back to Tennessee for another of his great tours with the FOGBEES.  So far, Tom Evans, Bruce Day and Dave Shumaker have signed up for the tour.  

This is open to anyone who may wish to make the journey.   Post your interest in the ride.  In the past, some of us have joined the group for the first few days of the ride.   If there is interest in that as well, please post. 

Below is a link to Aussie Bob's blog with some proposed details of the tour including the routes.  

Aussie Bob's H2O

Remember When - Merry Christmas

Gary's Favorite Advocacy

Hey guys. I am doing a cyclebar ride on January 22nd at 11:15am for teen court and thought it was a great way to remember my dad. 

Please join us for a CycleBar ride to benefit the Tennessee Teen Court Program, Inc. All funds raised go to Tennessee Teen Court Program Inc. for scholarships for graduating Sumner County high school Teen Court seniors. 

After payment is complete (PAY HERE), a link will be emailed to you to sign up and reserve your spot through CycleBar! I am hoping to see a lot of you there. Let me know if you’re interested and I can send the information on how to book a bike to ride it is $20 per rider.

Sat, Jan 22:11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CST

1050 Glenbrook Way Hendersonville, TN 37075

Then once the rider has paid I send a cyclebar link to their email and that is how they secure the bike!!!

Mikel Williams

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.