Note from Debbie Emery

REMEMBER WHEN !!!

PEDAL FOR PAWS 2025

Oh well, so much for biking

This Saturday - Ride, Cookout and Pool at the Short Residence

The Shorts have graciously invited us to their place at 201 Cherry Lane, White House, for a cookout and pool party following our ride. To go along with chicken and burgers from the grill, please bring along your drinks and a side dish to share. Help with planning please by commenting if you will be attending and what you plan to bring. And if turnout is strong, you may want to bring a chair.

Red Boiling Springs October 25th, 26th, 27th

October 2024 ride to Red Boiling Springs with great friends, great routes, excellent food and good times is just around the corner. We will leave Gallatin on Friday October 25th, ride to Hartsville for lunch and then on to RBS for fun, fellowship, food and drink. Saturday 26th we will have a few local long and short routes planned, fellowship and dinner Saturday night, then ride back to Gallatin on Sunday. I know of one birthday we will celebrate. 

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

My Social Security Accounts Moving

I know this is a weird post for a cycling blog, however, I have encouraged many of you over the years to create a "My Social Security Account" to first secure you SS# from hacking, then to be able to run what if retirement senerios, then when you want to get your SS or Medicare, it is almost essential to have this account. The government is transitioning access to your My Social Security account to Login.gov or ID.me If you have either of those accounts, your existing My Social Security will be linked, and no action is necessary. If you don't, I would reccommend you sign into your My Social Security account very soon, and follow the link to transition it. At some time in the near future, if you don't transition you will lose access to the account and have to start over. One final note, it is sort of a PITA to do the transition, for me I had to verify my Drivers License number, Type of vehicle I owned, the license plate of the vehicle and last 8 digits of one major credit card. Here is the official Press release link. SS Press Release

June 8th Shaker Ride

 FOGBEES Shake, Ride And Roll for 62 miles!! 

For Sale: UPDATED 6/6 Doc Brew's Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road Bike.

Refer to https://fogbees.blogspot.com/p/doc-broone.html 

Bike Vacation

Bike Tennessee aims to inspire visitors to experience Tennessee’s scenic beauty and rich heritage on two wheels.

https://www.tnvacation.com/biketennessee 

BikeTN.com is a statewide road cycling initiative featuring professionally curated road cycling routes that showcase the small towns, natural landscapes and hidden gems that can only be found along Tennessee’s backroads. Administered by the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, 

Andrew Getter

After two weeks of increasing back pain Andrew was found to have multiple abscesses along his epidural spine from neck down. He had surgery to drain these at Southern Hills Medical Center last night. He is back in a Critical care room, alert and generally feeling well. He will have several weeks of antibiotic but how long that will be in hospital depends on infection response. As of now he is in CCU 11 on 2nd floor.
Bruce

Katy Trail

We have completed the Katy Trail Tour. Our website with photos and videos.

https://katytrail24.blogspot.com

Nashville Women’s Triathlon Sunday, May 19th

Charlene Alcorn is needing volunteers for the bike route for this Sundays Triathlon in Nashville. 

Race runs from 7:00 to 10:00 for the bike portion.  Would need to check in with Charlene by 6:30AM.

Below is a link for the details and to volunteer.

Mike

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/TN/Nashville/NashvilleWomensTriathlon#43873

PEDALS FOR PAWS, SATURDAY, 4/27/24

The annual Pedals for Paws is scheduled for this Saturday, April 27th from the Gallatin Civic Center.

Hang around for the post ride meal and play with some puppies.  There will be lots of good food, beer from Yazoo and vodka from Tito's.   Maybe you can go home with a new best friend!

Saturday Ride, WH Farm at 8 and 9 AM

 It's going to be a beautiful day for Steve's and Susan's send off. The rides will have staggered starts from the Farm (923 Tyree Springs Road) to bring us in somewhat together for the afternoon festivities. 

33 miles, store at 22, 9 AM

45 miles, store at 29, 8 AM

50 miles, store at 29, 8 AM

56 miles, store at 29, 8 AM

For post-ride details, see Mike's post below.

Steve and Susan Curtis Movin' To Florida Ride and BBQ from The Farm, Saturday April 13th.

 Update:

Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful day for a ride and barbecue. We will eat around 12:30-1:00.

Dave Miley is planning some routes that will have staggered start times and various distances and difficulties. 

Seven Years Ago

Just in case some of you remember Fogbee day in the sun

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GtMB5i2bL2m-LyVNgjGwxMMo9qp_jYjO/view

Bike MS Ride to Jack and Back - Registration is Open

2024 Bike MS Registration is HERE!

Join the Fogbees Team as we ride for an end to MS again in 2024! Registration for the 2024 Bike MS: Bike to Jack & Back is open and we’d love to have you on the team.  The Jack & Back will be October 5-6 this year and hope you will join us for the 30^th anniversary. For being devoted supporters of Bike MS, we’re offering YOU, 15% off registration with code JOINME.

Register online here and use the code JOINME- https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1997

Thank you for your support - Let’s make it another great year! See you in the saddle!

Doc Brew Boone Celebration Of Life Saturday March 16th UPDATE RESPONSE APPRECIATED

To ALL cycling groups; FOGBEES, FOGBEE WEEKDAY RIDERS, STATE LINE RIDERS. If you are attending Doc's COL service and staying for lunch afterwards, I need your help with a response.

Update 3/13.....Celebration of Life Ride and Service for Doc

Doc Brew Boone Celebration of Life Saturday March 16th. at the REHOBOTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2601 Cages Bend Road, Gallatin TN 37066. His wife has ask that the FOGBEE'S plan and host a ride from the church in honor of Doc.

Alyssa Milligan

To the Fogbees,

Thank you for listing the Big Hill Challenge on your 2024 ride calendar. 

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The Big Hill Challenge is now The Milligan, a bike ride event on June 8, 2024 in Watertown, TN. The Milligan bike ride honors the memory of Alyssa Milligan, a beloved member of the Veloteers Bicycle Club and an avid cyclist who was killed by a motorist while cycling on September 8th, 2023.

We sincerely hope the Fogbees club members will join us for this bike ride. For details, please visit our website.

Thank you,
Douglas Oakman
Veloteers Bicycle Club

The Doc Boone Family

The Fogbees (Tony Thomas) delivered this beautiful Indoor Foliage Plant to Keri and the kids today.

                                                 

Shan "Doc Brew" Boone Obituary

       

Shannecy Michael Boone

February 19, 1972 — February 8, 2024

Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center Gallatin

Shan Boone "Doc Brew"

With a heavy heart I want to inform you that we have lost another FOGBEE. "Doc Brew" or "Doc" as we called him lost his battle with cancer last night and passed, he was 51 just a few days from his 52nd birthday.. 

His wife Keri told me they "will be making plans in the coming days and want to make sure all Shan's biking friends are included. He loved you all. I will keep you posted"         

Bruce Update (revised from 12/22/23)

1/22/24: Today mid afternoon, Bruce finally got home.  He felt much more comfortable in his own bed. He still requests that we refrain from calling, emailing or texting until he regains more strength. He just gets too tired.

He said that he will reach out to us as he begins to feel well and strong enough.

1/17/24: Bruce has had a tough time but he said he is feeling quite good.  Late this afternoon he finally got moved from the ICU to a step down floor.  Still no word on when he may get discharged.  He still tires very quickly. His spirit remains very positive.

"Bruce is out of surgery. Heart good. Only two bypasses. Said good bypass material." Wilma - 01/05/24: 1 PM

12/22/23: Bruce and Wilma very much appreciate everyone's concern and best wishes.  Please wait no calls or visits until Bruce is home in a week.

Dave

Happy Holidays

REMEMBER A FEW PAST HOLIDAYS

https://sites.google.com/view/fpg-xmas/home

Road ID

I updated my RoadID and they gave me a $10 coupon. I don't need it so contact me if you can use it, or post below

EARLY Happy Thanksgiving!

If you are missing Thursday Night Ride and over-stuffed on turkey, you can watch our recent FOGBEE bike adventure on YouTube.

The latest 33-minute docu-travel is at
https://youtu.be/Ud5wD1QJx0A

You may even recognize some of the actors. Share it with friends and family. It’s free.   767 miles - https://bob2dti.blogspot.com/

Cycling Gear

Mark Holcomb has some gear that he wants to giveaway.  Contact Mark at BigbikerJAS@gmail.com

Items Never Used Bike Fender  Tire Tubes  700 20/28c 27 3/4 - 1 1/8 Ladies Shoes 8 1/2 Pedals

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Gently Worn Men’s shoes size 12

Red Boiling Springs 2023

RBS 2023 IS IN THE BOOKS! If you missed it there is always next year. We started out on Friday Oct 20th with 13 riders but unfortunately a broken spoke sent "purple bike Mike G." home early; too bad "MacGyver Bruce" or "MacGyver" Ed wasn't along. Weather was perfect, food was good, fire pit was good, routes were good, but most of all the company and fellowship with great friends was amazing and always the weekend highlight! Without participation this 3 day ride is not possible, thanks to all that attended and helped with the planning. Special thanks to Traci and Mike Short for providing the vehicle and hauling bags and coolers to RBS and back! Everything else can be a mess and tolerable but without our bags and coolers its a "crap show." Thank you Traci and Mike!

Between all riders appox 2,000+ miles and 81,000+ feet of elevation was ridden (not sure how many miles Tony rode around the rest stop store on Sunday :). 

Dates are tentative for 2024,  October 18th, 19th and 20th.

Red Boiling Springs Fall Weekend October 20th, 21st, 22nd.

Final plans are in place for this upcoming weekend ride to Red Boiling Springs October 20,21,22. Saturday and Sunday forecast looks good with mostly sunshine and cool temps, Friday we may have to start in the rain, but looks like it will move thru quickly, so dress accordingly. 

NOTE: There are two rooms available, if anyone would still like to join in. Call me.

Red Boiling Springs October 20, 21, 22...Not To Late

Nine days before we depart for Red Boiling Springs and a fun three days of riding, socializing with great friends, relaxing, great food and drink.  

IT IS NOT TO LATE to join us, one day, two days, or all three, would love to have you and your spose or significant other. There are two rooms available at the Armour's Hotel.

Contact me directly to hold a room or questions. Final plans will be posted Sunday October 15th. jerialwoodall@gmail.com or 615-572-5045

See ya there!

Woody

Saturday Morning Ride **Caution - Greenhorn Ride Lead**

With our fearless ride leaders AWOL, I have planned a couple of routes for Saturday morning (yes Woody, I completely avoided Dobbins Pike!).  With a start-time temp forecasted to be 47F, this will be our first chance to test our cool weather gear for the fall!  No worries, it's supposed to be a balmy 57F by the end!

Start time: 8:00 from the Gallatin Civic Center

BIKE INDEX

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Bob's Adventure

Bob (aka Aussie Bob) is pedaling back from Baltimore to Hendersonville. He left our group from Cumberland on Sunday, October 1st. He plans to share his adventure with webpages from our Hendersonville to Cumberland blog. Yes, he is doing it ALL BY HIMSELF.

Check Bob from his blog https://bob2dti.blogspot.com/p/bobs-page.html

Want to Support MS Society's Ride to Jack n Back?

Fogbees have a history of fundraising and participating in the Ride to Jack n Back to support the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Circumstances this year have taken us down to a couple riders for the ride next weekend, October 7 & 8. But if you're so inclined, you can still support the event with a donation, or you  can still register to ride, for that matter. Just go to...

MS Society Fogbee Team Site