HARPETH RIDE LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNT REGISTRATION

Saturday, June 11, 2011, Ride Start 7:00 a.m. – RAIN OR SHINE 

The Harpeth Bicycle Club and Nissan present the 16^th annual Harpeth River Ride.  Long recognized as Middle Tennessee’s premier bicycling event, this year’s Harpeth River Ride builds on that tradition to bring a great day of cycling and camaraderie to riders of all skill levels.

5 Reasons You Don’t Want To Miss The Harpeth River Ride

More Tri Stuff

Thanks Lisa for being the photographer.  Tommy took pictures but hasn't posted yet.  Below is one from my friend Sarah from M'boro.  Both She and husband Steve made the podium. She is 50 and he is 60 and started doing Tri's this year.  She never swam before but took lessons this year.

Also liked her nice BIG hug as Phil & I crossed the finish.

It's 5:00 AM What are you doing.

I am waiting for Phil V. and Tom Evans to come pick me up so we can go to the GJCC Triathlon, and meet the other 11 Fogbees doing this event. Wish us luck and in a few hours there will be 5 more Fogbees who can say they are triathletes. Will you be next?

List of Fogbees doing this event
Bob G
Tom E
Phil V
Mike Knake
Jason
Eric
Doug
Marsha
Rhonda
Dolly
Nancy

Take Survey to Improve Nashville

Leslie has just "rattled my chain" again.  If you haven't completed the survey, please do so!

The Nashville Area MPO invites you to participate in a survey of area cyclists being conducted by the Nashville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). Nashville's BPAC is an advisory committee for the Metropolitan Government established by Mayor Karl Dean to promote and encourage safe bicycling and walking.  The results of this survey will be used to help:

-Design better bicycling facilities (bike lanes, greenways, etc.);
-Improve bike/automobile “share the road” public safety information programs.

You'll be done in less than 10 minutes -- we promise.  :)

First Annual Nashville Kids Triathlon

The First Annual Nashville Kids Triathlon is Sunday morning, June 5 at Centennial Park. www.nashvillekidstriathlon.org It's not too late to register your child ages 5-15!

The purpose of this email is to recruit volunteers for this event. If you are available to represent The FOGBEE'S as a volunteer, go to: http://www.nashvillekidstriathlon.com/volunteers.html and register to volunteer. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: Bike, Run, Swim, Finish Line, Transition, Sponsor/Food Tent and Registration (Saturday 3-7).

The Nashville Kids Triathlon is the first kids tri in a series of four this summer. The Hendersonville HEAT Kids Tri is August 6th (put it on your calendar) and is the grand finale in the series. Kids who race all four races this summer will get a prize.

Thanks!

Charlene Alcorn
HEAT President
www.triheat.com

GJCC Bike Course Preview

Anyone interested in previewing the GJCC bike course with me tomorrow around noon or 1? I'm off all day and thought it might be a good idea to see exactly where we would be riding.

Call or text me at 615-319-7525 if you're interested in going. If a lot of people want to go later, I'm game for that too.

Notes for Triathlon

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, Day Before Race
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Registration & packet pick-up at the GJCC
4:30 pm - Race Overview followed by Beginner Question & Answer Session; (Check at registration for meeting location) Highly recommended

Sunday, Race Day
5:45 am - 6:45 am -Packet pick-up; NO race day registration
6:45 am - Bikes must be in the transition area. Race overview in transition area.
7:00 am - Interval swim start begins by participant race number.
~10:00 am - Awards ceremony for all.

Triathlon Check List click here

Bob's list

I'ts NOW the LAW - This Bill's for YOU!

5/15/11 Update: Governor signed the BILL
4/14/11 NOON Update: BILL CLEARS SENATE VOTE - Thanks to those that helped.
This bill is now moving through the General Assembly. HB 1007 passed the House Transportation Sub-committee today and will be heard in the full House Transportation Committee next week.  Please contact  your state representative and ask them to support the bill especially if they are on the House Transportation Committee. Ask them to become co-sponsors of the bill.

Jack and Back $20.11 registration May 25 &26

If you are going to Jack and Back or even thinking of doing it Register today. Here is the information and discount code:

Are you ready? The Jack Daniel's "Bike to Jack & Back" is only 4 months away!

In celebration of World MS Day on May 25th, will be offering a registration discount for the Jack Daniel’s “Bike to Jack & Back” Bike MS event. For two days only (May 25-26) riders will be able to enter the discount code: worldms2011 (all lowercase, one word) in order to register for only $20.11.

Tour De Cure after thoughts

Just wanted to let everyone know that the Tour in Murfreesboro on Saturday was awesome. Kudos to Mike, Sherry, Annie, Ronnie and Nancy who all did the 60+ mile ride. This was a very flat and beautiful countryside ride that I really enjoyed. We should try this as a Fogbee ride this summer.

The 2011 League of American Bicyclist Award to Tennessee

Tennessee is the Bronze Award winner in this year’s survey by the League of American Bicyclist’s for Bicycle Friendly States.  In a conversation with Jessica Wilson, Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator for Tennessee Department of Transportation, Andy Clark, President of LAB said, “We were all really impressed and excited with what you’re getting done in Tennessee; reading the application was a real bright spot, and Jeff [Peel] is a fan!.”

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The TriSuits & Jerseys Have Arived

Please contact Bob by Phone or Email to arrange pick up of your Trisuit or Jersey.

Bob's Email

I also have 3 extra large tri suites available for those of you that missed the order dead line $78 each.

I have 2 Fogbee do rags available fo $10 each.

Economic Benefits of Greenways

Chuck Flink was the keynote speaker at this year's TN Greenways and Trails Conference held in April in M’Boro. 

Below is a link to his great PP presentation on the Economic Benefits of Greenways.

http://bikinhville.homestead.com/files/GT_Forum2011.pdf

Letter from Bob Souza

Bob sent the following letter to me.  I am sharing it at his request.

Hi Tom,  I writing today in the hope that you/Fogbees might be able to help. Everyone knows me as "Bob with the 10 Kids."

Mayor to Speak at Bike to Work Day Event

May is Bike Month all across the nation and Walk / Bike Nashville invites you to join us for the 2011 Bike to Work Event   Friday, May 20. Mayor Karl Dean will speak to participants at 7:45 a.m. at Church Street Park.  Mayor Dean has been a strong supporter of biking and walking in Nashville and recently announced his “Walk 100 With the Mayor” to increase the use of Nashville’s many greenways and bike paths.

Ride Of Silence - May 18'th

Contact:     Tim Hall
Distance:     7.4 miles
Notes:     2011 marks the 6th year Nashville has held a Ride of Silence in downtown. We will meet at Centennial Park off West End Ave. Departure time is 7:00 PM sharp, so please arrive earlier.

Have lights for the front and rear of your bicycle as it will become dusk as we finish. Last Year's Pictures

The ride route map can be viewed at this link -
http://toporoute.com/cgi-bin/bicycle.cgi?routeKey=IBWAJBCPSITUPCX

Big Hill Challenge Saturday in Watertown

Life's too short to let some light rain stand in the way of a great ride. 30, 64 and 100 mile routes available, followed by lunch at the B&B. Park and register at the high school, then ride a couple blocks to the square for the 8 AM start. More details at...

http://www.veloteers.org/bighillchallenge.html

Share the Road Bicycle Rodeo

Hi, I wanted to pass along the flyer for the Bicycle Rodeo at the Share the Road Festival on May 21st.  Here are the details:

The Tennessee Share the Road Festival is FREE and features music, games, food, prizes and a motorcycle show.  

The Bicycle Rodeo for children of all ages being held from 2:30-3:30.  The rodeo will teach children basic bicycle safety skills including:

§         Proper bicycle and helmet fit

§         Balance

§         Turning and stopping

§         Games to improve coordination

We would appreciate your assistance in sharing this information.  I realize this is the same day as the Tour de Nash and Tour de Cure, but this event is in the late afternoon which may work for some folks.  If you need additional copies or more information, feel free to contact me at 615-862-7211 or meehan@nashvillempo.org.  For more information about the festival, visit www.sharetheroadtennessee.com.  

Leslie A. Meehan, AICP | Senior Transportation Planner

Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization

Pedals & Paws Ride a Success

New Ride for Sumner County - October 22'nd

The first ANNUAL Cystic Fibrosis Ride is scheduled for October 22'nd (date change from previously announced September 17'th) (click here for more info). Your FOGBEE club is enthusiastically providing support and planning, which we hope expands to every athletic club, bicycle shop, and health organization in north Davidson, Sumner, and Robertson County. The goal is to match the Tour de Cure this year.

Sat ride from Bethpage 9:00 am

Plan to ride from Bethpage at intersection of US31E and Mt Vernon Road. Courtesy of Dave Miley we have two very scenic routes. Make sure you have two water bottles. Rest stop on route at Hartsville but a couple miles off route near Lafayette.
Bruce

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/399211    37 mile

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/399209   64 mile

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1717338/Cue%20sheet%20for%20CF%2032bedrev1.pdf  37 mile cue

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1717338/Cue%20sheet%20for%20CF65bedrev1.pdf         64 mile cue

US Bicycle Route Fundraiser

Dear Fellow Cyclists,

May is national bike month and the second annual US Bicycle Route system fundraiser.  Adventure Cycling is spearheading the development of a national route system to link major cities and other desirable destinations. Jessica Wilson, Tennessee Bike/Ped Coordinator, and TDOT have signed on to be part of the system. Bike Walk Tennessee is helping develop the route.   In this time of austerity at all governmental levels any development done by us will go a long way toward making the system a reality.  We will need your time, talent, and money.  Right now it's money. To donate, click here or the image below.  The Razoo donation service is supplying their service for free so all the money will go to Adventure Cycling. Twenty  percent of the money donated through the Bike Walk Tennessee page will be returned to Bike Walk Tennessee for local expenses.  If you would like to set up your own team page, click here.

Just imagine someday planning a cross country bicycle trip as easily as planning an automobile trip. Make it happen!

Thank you for your support,
Bruce Day
Regional Director
Bike Walk Tennessee
BikeWalkTN.org
Donate

Now you can ride "green" and in style.

Museeuw Bikes introduces flax-reinforced bicycle

Belgium-based Museeuw Bikes has combined carbon fiber and flax in its new MF-5 frame; the company says the flax helps mitigate microshocks and increases rider comfort.

News Item From: Composites World

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Posted on: 3/7/2011

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The European Confederation of Flax and Hemp and Masters of Linen (both based in Paris, France) announced on March 3 that bicycle manufacturer Museeuw Bikes (Lokeren, Belgium) has introduced what is said to be the first bicycle frame made with a hybrid weave consisting of carbon fibers interwoven with natural flax fibers. Museeuw says flax content of the frames is 80 percent.

Unidirectional flax and carbon are applied layer by layer and used in the three main tubes of the MF-5 frame, the fork and in the rear-stays. Museeuw Bikes reports that the shock-absorbing properties of flax fibers offer several advantages to the cyclist; in particular, the flax fiber absorbs microshocks more effectively than competing composite frames, boosting rider comfort.

Museeuw reportedly considering use of flax in other bicycle components that are subject to vibration and shocks.

Some NON-Fogbee News--say goodbye to Phoebe Snow-a great artist from the old days has died

AASHTO Withdraws Recommendation

Thanks to the thousands who contacted the director of their state transportation agency regarding last week’s action alert the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has withdrawn their recommendation to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to weaken the requirements for states to give “due consideration” to the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians when constructing roadways. The League of American Bicyclists, the National Center for Biking and Walking, and America Bikes will be meeting with AASHTO officials next month to discuss this and other important issues.

October 1 - 2, 2011 MS Jack 'n' Back

David Miley and I are currently registered on Team FOGBEES for the Multiple Sclerosis to Jack and Back fundraiser ride. David has a nice campsite picked out on the hill @ Motlow State Community College. I on the other hand have made my reservation @ the Quality Inn / Executive Inn in Tullahoma for my overnight stay. When I checked three days ago there were about 10 non-smoking rooms available in the Quality Inn ( the new motel ). Phone 931-455-4501 to get the Quality Inn. Be sure to ask for the discounted rate for Jack and Back participants ( 98.99 plus tax ) per manager Rakeesh.

So-o-o-o, let's rally the troops and start getting psyched for another great run to Jack 'n' Back for a great cause, Multiple Sclerosis.

Good Friday Ride Second Annual Percy Warner Metric

Come join me for a good training ride. Last year we had 2 riders, hoping to double participation this year.

Hill training ride perfect for 3 State 3 Mountain or Assault on Mount Mitchell

About 1000 ft of climbing per lap.

The Percy Warner Metric

1 Lap of Belle Meade Boulevard

3 Laps of the Percy Warner Park

Bike trek to Cheeseburger Charlies for Lunch and easy pedal back

2 more laps of Percy Warner Park

Post ride libations at Local Taco

Start at 8:00 AM, or slower or faster riders can start whenever. No signups, no sag, no support, no whining.

NOTICE OF HIGHWAY DESIGN MEETING

TDOT will conduct a public Highway Design Meeting from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on April 18, 2011 at the Hendersonville Public Library to discuss the reconstruction of Walton Ferry Rd/Old Shackle Island Rd from Imperial Blvd. to Volunteer Dr. The proposed route segment will be improved to contain two 12’ traffic lanes, a continuous 12’ center lane, and two 6’ bicycle lanes including 2’ curb and gutter drainage, and two 5’ sidewalks inside a minimum 68’ right-of-way. In addition, the offset intersection of the subject route with Main Street (SR-6, U.S. 31) will be reconstructed to improve operations at West Main Street. The public is invited to a short presentation and a brief Q&A period.

Diane Black Opens Gallatin Office this Saturday

Click here to join Congressman Diane Black this coming Saturday for the Grand Opening of her Gallatin office!  Diane has been an active supporter of greenways for Hendersonville and advisor on our Hendersonville Greenway Committee.

NO Registration Fee - Today Only

No Registration Fee TODAY! Use the promotional code TAX15 when asked while registering online.  www.diabetes.org/tour.   There is a $150 fund raising minimum to ride.  Register on the FOGBEE Team.

Pedals & Paws Ride -- Well Done

Hey Curtis, Tell mom she did a great job on this ride.  For her first event she certainly had some expert advice and did right! The police protection was exceptional.  You didn't need to mark the route.  Every intersection had police directing traffic.  On part of the ride they even followed along behind us on the shoulder with blue lights flashing. No ride I have been on has ever had high level of support.  I hope y'all made some money on the event because it was a great value for the bicyclists with shirts, hand-outs, rest stops, etc.

Have you ever been chased by a DOG? Well here is you chance to help stop stray dogs.

Pedals and Paws across Sumner County . . Join us Apri 9th at the Gallatin Civic Center for a ride to benefit the Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance. All proceeds will support programs to provide low cost spay/neuter services in Sumner County. . . The ride will begin at 9:00 a.m. There will be 25 and 45 mile routes. Food and drink rest stops will be located along the route. You will ride through northern and eastern Sumner County. There are no challenging climbs on the 25 but the 45 mile ride will climb at mile 22 to 955 ft. followed by a blistering descent after the rest stop at mile 30. We will sweep the courses during the rides with a final sweep at noon. The cost is $25 for mailed entry, $30 day of the ride and is tax deductible. Please mail entries to: Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance Pedals and Paws, P.O. Box 1834, Gallatin, TN 37066 Registration Information Cue Sheet and Map for Short Ride
Long ride

Fogbee Jersey and Tri-Suit order

...... The fit kit is in please contact Bob to make you apt for fitting Bob's email .. Sorry for the short Notice . . This is going to be a quick turn around order so we can get our Tri-suits before the GJCC Triathlon in May. . . I will be ordering Jerseys and Tri-suits on Monday April11th. If you would like to order a Jersey I need to know your size and have your money by April 9th.

• Short Sleeve $ 41
• Sleeveless $ 41
• Tri-suit $78

. . I have ordered a fit kit for both men and ladies Tri-suits. The kit should be in by next week. Please post if you are interested in ordering or send a email to Fogbees@gmail.com. .. Additional Information .

2011-04-03 FOGBEES do Nashville Greenway

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FOGBEES do Nashville Greenway

Fifteen FOGBEES sought a cure for "spring fever" as they serpentined their way through the back streets of Nashville to hit the greenway trailhead @ Metro Center along the Cumberland River. The tail winds which whisped us through Shelby bottoms and on to Percy Priest Dam became our lament as we bowed our way up Demonbreum Street seeking respite @ the Blackstone Brewery. Thanks to Mike Knake for posting and hosting this perennial fav ride. Definitely a 5 Star day ride. And thanks to everyone who rode and looked out for one another. GO FOGBEES !