Spring Jersey Order

LG is sending us fit kits this week for Short Sleeve Jerseys, Sleeveless Jerseys and Vests.   We will have fittings over the next couple of weeks after the rides in case you are interested.  They should arrive Wednesday. So, our first fitting will hopefully be Wednesday in White House following Mike and Sherry's Excellent Crystal Creek Bed Ride.  Thursday's fitting will be at Brixx.  Saturday's fitting will be at Bluegrass Bar and Grille following the Vol State Ride.

See you on the road,

Mike Knake

Bruce Makes Cover of Indian Lake Peninsula Magazine

The May issue of the Indian lake Peninsula Magazine will issue in about a month.  The cover story is about Bruce Day and his bike touring.  Dave Shumaker and Bruce often share the story about their Warm Showers visit in Gainesboro TN.  Bruce was caught helping out with the family chores.  I uploaded a copy to Google Drive.  His story is on the inside.  Click Here for a copy of the magazine

     Marathon Support Cyclists - - - 

2 more riders needed .... as of 4/20/2015 .......   

If you're available  Saturday, April 25th and want a cycling challenge. I need folks to be support cyclists for the elite runners at the country music marathon.  You  get the chance to ride the streets of nashville without fear of being used for traction by cars.  We meet at titan stadium ~6am and then all ride to the marathon starting line. We will be briefed by the race director, given our assignments and when the race starts we take off and pick up our assigned runner.  After your assignment finishes the race  you are free to leave or ride back through the course and look for folks having problems. It's a unique cycling experience. I have usually been done with the half marathon by 8:10 am,  and the full by 9:30 am

 holler
         
 Email Curtis  615 516 9869

Channel 5 Reports Bryan Ride

Plans for Bryan

Family and Friends:
There will be a memorial service for Bryan Kortness at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House, TN, on Friday, April 10th. Visitation will take place 1pm-3pm with the memorial service beginning at 3pm.
Leslie

A Memorial fund has been set up with his Leslie's permission at 

http://www.gofundme.com/r5w9hc5nw  

David Hardin

Bryan Kortness was an inspiration, a jokester, and a lover of all things bikes!! One interaction with him and it was obvious how much he knew about cycling of all kinds, and the passion he had for it! His enthusiasm and positive attitude were contagious, to both new and experienced riders, the first time buyer or longtime bike enthusiast.

The outpouring on social media sites has been amazing! After speaking with Leslie, she mentioned that his mom (nor Teagan) are on social media. That being said…we’d like to put together a bound book that we can give to both of them.

We need your stories, your pictures, the “Bryan-isms” that you are willing to share. Thank you in advance for your contributions. If anyone would be interested in a copy of the book when it is complete, please let me know that too and we'll get pricing.  

All items can be sent to me at: michelle.resch1974@gmail.com

I will try to send out weekly reminders… The target deadline to submit will be by May 10th. Please share this with anyone who may wish to contribute.

In Memory of Bryan

Several people have proposed having a memorial ride for Bryan.  David Hardin is setting up a ride and a fund in memory of Bryan and working closely with his family.  He will be announcing his plans shortly.  We'll share as David tells us more.

Bryan's Ride

Tom, FYI if you did not know:
Tomorrow night, depending on weather, we will have our usual Monday night pizza ride at Painturo's pizza in Goodlettsville at 6:20. The first 5 miles will be in silence for our loss of Bryan Kortness. Then after the ride telling stories of our great friend over pizza and beer.
Brian Wray

Bryan Kortness

We are deeply sadden by the loss of a great FOGBEE friend.  His enthusiasm and leadership was an inspiration to all.  Bryan died this afternoon while riding his bike.  We will all miss him.  We offer our best wishes and support to Leslie and Teagen.

Fogbee Rides and Camaraderie are in full Swing!

Mt. Juliet Police reminds drivers to share the roads

Posted: Mar 21, 2015 11:32 AM CDTUpdated: Mar 21, 2015 12:02 PM CDT

 

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MT. JULIET, TN (WSMV) -

Today is certainly going to be a great day to enjoy the outdoors and break free from the winter hibernation. This means that more kids will be out, walkers and runners will hit the sidewalks and streets, bicyclists pedaling away, and motorcycles will be rolling. 

The Mt. Juliet Police Department has sent out a note to remind residents to think about pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists:

Help Needed - Saturday 3/21/15 @ 8AM

Tom, Maybe you can help with this. I offered to help the Gene Brown Elementary School’s PTO with their 5K fund-raiser this weekend. They needed a cyclist to lead the runners. I have just found out that they have nobody but me to help. And, I need help.

      I need at least two more guys. Four or five more would be better. Can you send an email to the Fogbees seeking volunteers?  The first event is a 5k that starts at 8:00. The 1-mile run starts at 9:00. Both originate from the school on Imperial Drive near the post office.  We really need a couple guys riding through the winding course, leading the different packs of runners. The 1-mile race could use a couple as well.

Thank you, Jamie Clary

www.hendersonvilletomorrow.com

Facebook: Jamie Clary for Mayor of Hendersonville

Please contact Jamie at jamieclary@comcast.net

March Newsletter

Did you get your Newsletter?  If so, share it with a friend. Click here

More Bicyclists = More, Better, and Safer stuff for all

Over 30 Spin classes and Counting! tomorrow 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Y

Bike for Sale

Got this note in our email.  Looks like a pretty good deal, so I thought I would post

Hello,

I’m selling my bike (photos attached) and thought some members of your group might be interested.  I live in White House, and bought it new from Bikers Choice.

It’s an ’06 Specialized Roubaix Comp Triple.  It has a carbon frame/fork/crank and seat post.  Ultegra derailleurs, 105 brakes, 24 hole aero rims, and is a 56 cm frame (I’m 6’0”).

It was $2,200 new.  I’m asking $695.

Thanks for your time.

Mel Davenport

cdavenpo@bellsouth.net

615-672-1991

The Fogbee night out was a blast!

The Preds may have stunk but the evening with friends was great......

Update on Pedals for Paws Bike/Car Accident.

Last year Carla McNally was struck by Julie Herbison while riding on the Pedals for Paws ride.  (Here is her note describing her injuries). Mark Hicks, Director for Bike Walk Tennessee has followed up with prosecution of the case.  He reports

23% Property Tax Increase

If you are a Sumner Co Fogbee homeowner you know how painful this tax increase is.  This was done without public discussion behind closed doors.  We have a chance to show our disgust for this kind of government action tomorrw night..  As many of us as possible should Bee there!!
Breaking News - Our efforts are paying off. On Monday the Legislative Committee decided to have a public hearing on the Property tax increase at the County Commission meeting on Monday January 26 at 7PM. This is a HUGE win for us. PLEASE Mark your calenders now and join us at the commission meeting. It is absolutely essential that we have a good crowd or the commission will continue to dismiss our concerns. The meeting will be on Monday January 26 at 7PM at the County Building at 355 N Belvedere Dr, Gallatin, TN 37066.

Miscellanous Updates

     The Membership List is up-to-date.  It can be found by clicking here.  We didn't intend to remove anyone, so if you can't find your name or need the password, please send me a note at FOGBEES@gmail.com.
     MailChimp also engaged in a little monkey business and deactivated the link to the article on FOGBEE history.  If you want to know how it all happened click here.
     Lastly, our article about our latest IRONMAN will hit the streets around mid February.  If you want to get a jump on the publication click here.

NEW RIDER SPOTTED

Yesterday's balmy late morning temps brought out a pack of cabin fevered FOGBEES !
One vaguely familiar rider has been dubbed Captain Neon ( aka The Wiz of Fog ).  Several dogs were spotted trying to chase said rider down with one paw over their eyes.

NOTICE TO TERMINATE

On Monday 1/12/15, we sent out Notices to Terminate to 29 email addresses that appear to be "dead" as determined by MailChimp tracking.  Since then, we have received 11 requests not to terminate.  That leaves 18 email addresses to be removed.

Please DOUBLE CHECK your email 

to be sure you haven't received a notice from us.  

Some notices went to people who we know are active, but likely we have old email addresses that they don't use.   

On Saturday 1/17/15 we will delete those addresses 

and remove their access to our blog.  

On Sunday 1/18/15, we will issue the January FOGBEE Newsletter to the remaining addresses.

Awesome Spin turnout....Spinning together is the Fogbee way...

GoPro FOGBEE Ride -- From Long Beach CA

To Fogbees,
. . I wanted to thank the Fogbees for a great ride in Joelton on 12/26/14. I thought I would join your club ride while I was visiting in Tennessee. It was a great ride with very friendly and experienced cyclists.
. . Usually, I ride on Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, California which is flat as a pancake. The Joelton route was just fantastic.
. . Please pass on my thanks to all who rode on 12/26/14. Below is a You Tube Video I made. Can someone post on your you tube page. Mush appreciated. See you next year when I am visiting relatives.
Roger
Lightning Velo Bicycle Club
Long Beach, Ca.

Gloves found on New Years Ride

Body Geometry gloves found in parking lot. Call Doug at 615-431-9821 to claim.

2nd Annual Fogbees New Years Day Ride 10:00

Otherwise known as The No Wimps Ride.

We will ride from Bluegrass Bar and Grille at 10:00AM.   Will try to keep us in the sun. Come freeze your A-- off with us!!

Social hour at Bluegrass following the ride.

33 MIle Route

36 Mile Route

See you on the cold road

Mike Knake

Hendersonville Star News

Picture in the Hendersonville Star News - Friday December 26, 2014.  Nice publicity for the club and, of course, we can always expect Ed to raise the bar on decorating for the ride.

Thanks to everyone who participated and contributed to Gary's Toys for Tots, Tweens, and Teens.

The Chairmen, Bob and Gary, are meeting on January 2'nd with Biker's Choice and several Fogbee leaders to analyze this year's event and decide what can be done to make it so much better next year.  If you have some ideas, comments, or suggestions, send them to Bob and Gary (or contact them to participate in the meeting.)

Guess What I Have - - The new Jerseys!!

The jerseys, jackets and vests have arrived!!  If you call or text me, I can bring yours to spin tonight at the YMCA.  After, I plan to be at Brixx at 8:00 to 9:00 and I will have them in my vehicle.  If you don't know my cell number you can call my Google Voice at  615-431-9821.  Please wait for me to answer.

We will post more pick-up times based on ride times and spin classes or you can call to arrange a rendezvous.  -  Doug

Love Locks Adorn Drakes Creek Bridge

If you have pedaled over the Drakes Creek bike/ped bridge you will notice a new addition -- dozens of padlocks.  Most of us are clueless as to what it all means, but Hville has just joined an international craze.
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/06/140616-locks-bridge-paris-love-river-seine-railing-culture/

Fairvue Christmas Lights Ride Article

Some have asked for a copy of the Fairvue magazine article that Ed Thomas wrote about the FOGBEE Christmas Lights Ride.  We have upload a copy of the magazine to the Google Drive account.  You can view the magazine by clicking this link http://goo.gl/iVjiLi  Scroll down to page 28

Let It Snow!

Let it Snow !

Let it Snow !

Frosty is a little worried about reported warmer temperatures for the 

2014 FOGBEES ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE

He is risking a little melt down, but fully intends to participate in this seasonal sensation.

How many of you will be coming out to play with FROSTY, SANTA, the ELVES and REINDEER ?

Our Webpage is  
https://sites.google.com/site/fogbees/events/xmas

Redbud 2015

A few of us Fogbees rode Redbud this past Spring, was a beautiful scenic ride in Kentucky. Stops were deliciously stocked by the locals, roads were smooth, and the redbuds were in bloom. Right now the registration is only $25. Let's roll in Redbud.

http://www.redbudride.com/

IMPORTANT TOYS FOR TOTS INFORMATION

HELLO FOGBEE FRIENDS: Mrs. Eula Vaughn of the Juvenile Court (pictured above) is the heart and soul for the Toys for Tots program and has given me the following information for the children we are sponsoring this year:

We have 11 children to buy gifts for:

7 Males-  ages : 16, 10, 9, 8, 6, 2 years and one child age 7 months.

4 Females- ages : 5, 3, 1 years and one child 5 months.

I'm sorry but we can't GET SIZES.
ALSO DO NOT WRAP THE GIFTS.....

PLEASE POST MESSAGES
AS TO WHICH CHILD YOU ARE BUYING GIFTS FOR
SO ALL THE CHILDREN WILL HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS.

THE DEADLINE TO BRING GIFTS TO MY LAW OFFICE IS MONDAY, Dec. 15. 

You may also bring gifts to Bluegrass Bar and Grill this Saturday at the Christmas lights Ride. Thank you to everyone for your kindness and compassion to this great cause.

. . Gary

Fogbee Chrismas Light Ride if Dec 6th at 6pm

Date: December 6th (13th is rain date)

LOCATION: Parking - Blue Grass Bar and Grill

TIME: Gather @ 5:30PM, leave @ 6:00

POST RIDE PARTY - Blue Grass Bar and Grill

INFORMATION: Click Here for Information on How to decorate your bike.
(Click Here)


As we have in the past we will be collecting toys for the Tots,Tweens and Teens program. Please touch base with Gary Williams about this program and information on the children..

We will also have our band of Elves to help Santa this year.  We always welcome additional elves and photographers to take pictures of the ride.  If you would like to help with this please post a comment or send an email to fogbees@gmail.com.  We would like to coordinate the vehicles that are traveling with the group for safety.

This year the Fogbees will be joined by cyclist from the Bikers Choice, and will be escorted by Hendersonville Police Bike Patrol Officers.

Fogbees Rock at Spin- Tuesday at 630 pm at da Y

Friday Night Bikers Choice Customer Appreciation Night

This upcoming Friday we would like to invite all of our bike riding friends and prospective bike riding friends to the shop for a fun filled night from 5:00 to 7:00 for our Customer Appreciation Night. We will be serving food and drinks, premiering Tom Evans' Fogbees Yellowstone Tour video, offering special one night only sales on clothing, special instore bicycles, and accessories. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the local riding community, learn more about the roads and trails to ride in Sumner County, and get some Christmas items at great prices.

FOGBEE Newsletter

The FOGBEE Newsletter was issued today.  It has important information about the Christmas Lights Ride.  You can view a copy by clicking the following http://goo.gl/jprfgI Feel free to share this link.

UPDATE - PRICE REDUCTION for ORDER for Long Sleeve Jerseys, Jackets and Summer Jerseys NOW READY TO BE PLACED

UPDATE: GREAT NEWS

We added some vests to our order.  As a result, the price went down even further than originally thought.

We are now ready to order the jerseys and jackets.  We will need to collect the money so that we can place ther order.  

The Long Sleeve Jersey cost has dropped to $62 from $72.00.

The Jacket cost has dropped to $116 from $126.00.

The Summer Jersey dropped to $50 from $51.00.   ( Those of you who paid for the summer jerseys already are due a refund )

The vests that we ordered are going to run $80.00 down from original price of $118. 

We will be at Sam's following the ride Saturday -  SHOULD BE THERE BY 1:00.   We will be at Brixx on Monday night at 5:30, Bluegrass Bar and Grille after spin on Tuesday (around 8:00).  You can bring the money to spin on Tuesday if you would like.

We will be somewhere next Saturday, Nov 15th also, 



Thanks,

Dave, Doug, Gary and Mike