Kid's Triathlon Needs Help

In past years, FOGBEES have helped with the Kids Triathlon,  but so many of the FOGBEES who used to help no longer ride and the Heat NEEDS help.  Volunteers get a great t-shirt and a lot of personal satisfaction for a couple of hours of work.

The 13th Annual HEAT kids triathlon is being held on Saturday August 5th 2017.  We would really appreciate your help.   Please respond to this email if you are available, or if you know of anyone else who would like to help us.  There are various positions available on Saturday for marshaling (run and bike course), transition help, finish line help, registration (also a few spots left for Friday night registration), body marking and others.  If you have a preference, please indicate where you would like to be placed and we will do our best to position you in your choice.  Please, also let us know what T shirt size you would like.   Looking forward to another great HEAT kids triathlon.  We all know how much the kids love this event. 

Thanks so much.
Cheryl
heatkidstriathlon@gmail.com

Anyone wanting to order Jerseys?

Testing the waters - anyone wanting to order jerseys this year?  We will probably limit the order to just our short sleeve jerseys from LG.

Post your interest

See you on the road,

Mike

Bike and Build for Affordable Housing

Hello Fogbee Friends,

Kellie here! For anyone who hasn't heard the news yet, about two months from now I will be cycling for three weeks and over 800 miles from Bar Harbor, Maine to New York City, New York to raise awareness for the affordable housing cause and helping to construct affordable homes along the way. I will be doing this with an organization called Bike and Build which benefits affordable housing and empowers young adults for a lifetime of service and civic engagement.through service oriented cycling trips.

For Sale: Garmin Edge 810 and Edge 500

I have for sale two bike computers...

Garmin Edge 810, brand new never been booted, still has the plastic on the screen: $225 SOLD

Garmin Edge 500, 3 or 4 years old but still a good computer: $100

Reach out at 615.218-2713 or stlcards@gibsonusa.net if interested.

Thanks, Jeff

BikeGuard: Stolen Bike Recovery

Hello all!

Did you know that our officer friends with the Hendersonville Police Department establish a work relationship with BikeGuard, a FREE online Bike Registry, that allows cyclists to record their bicycles as stolen in a national database in the unfortunate case of a theft?

I know that all of us love our bikes very much and we ALWAYS take care to lock our bikes up properly when we leave them unattended with our vehicles, but in the unlikely but possible occurrence that one of our beloved bikes is swiped from us, this is a good back up plan to increase the chances of our bikes being recovered and returned to us.

Tires for Sale

I have two sets of new Continental tires for sale.  I decided to roll with a wider tire after I purchased these.  They have never been mounted or used.

Set 1: Continental Grand Prix 4000S II Folding Road Tire 700x25 black wall.  $66 for the pair.
Set 2: Continental Grand Prix 4000S II Folding Road Tire 700x25 Reflex (white reflective stripe on sidewall).  $74 for the pair.

Send me a text or post a reply if interested.

Fogbee Vest for Sale

I have a FOGBEE Vest up for sale. It is brand new.  The size says small, but it fits like a medium. Sale price is $89.

If you are interested, please post or text me at 615-714-3947.

See you on the road,

Mike Knake

Friendly bike computer reminder

For those of you that may have gotten new bikes over this bitter cold winter....or maybe new wheels or tires.  Your bike computer is most likely not calibrated with the correct tire size anymore.  Don't let your miles or average speed suffer.  Update your wheel size circumference before it gets warm and sweaty outside.
From Garmin's user manual:
700c x 23c   2096
700c x 25c   2105
700c x 28c   2136

If you need another size reference here: http://static.garmin.com/pumac/Edge_800_OM_EN.pdf

Fogbee Hats - reminder

I have had a couple of people ask about getting a Fogbee Hat. I set this up so any future orders is as  easy as stopping by Ink N' Screens in White House and talk to Yvonne. I have a link to their website below. They have the artwork and many styles of hats to choose from.

http://www.inknscreenprinterwhitehousetn.com/

Fogbee Night - Predators/Oilers

Tracie and I being the LONGTIME hockey fans that we are, get extra tickets to some games each year. This year we have (10) extra tickets that we would love to share with our Fogbee family and have chosen a game against the Edmonton Oilers next Thursday night February 2nd. If you would like to go, just comment and the first (9) people are in! Just let us know how many tickets you want. (Woody has the first one)!

2017 Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride

http://cnc.ncsports.org/contentPages.cfm/contentVariable/Mountain_Ride

****I'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT RIDING MOUNTAIN TO COAST WHICH COVERS 5 DAYS BUT THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS ONLY 2 DAYS. BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN TOWN IN THE SMOKIES NESTLED IN THE NANTAHALA RIVER GORGE. ANYONE INTERESTED?******

2017 Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride

Bryson City, NC  August 5 & 6, 2017

ISO parts for bike build

I am building a Jamis ICON Elite and need a 100mm stem, 44cm bars, and a seatpost. If you have these parts and are not using them please contact me at bhbeisel@yahoo.com

RagBrai 2017!

Any iterest in RagBrai this year?  Dates are July 23-29 and they are posting the route this weekend.  Charlene Alcorn from HEAT is setting up a group account on the RagBrai website...I'm in and looking for Fogbees to join :)

Cycling shoe recommendations

Looking for suggestions on new cycling shoes, please.  Unfortunately Ira and I skidded out on a corner coming home from White House yesterday...both of us are generally OK (road rash and stiff!), but the new Assos shorts from Santa and my shoes are both toast.  What shoes are best for year round riding (cool in the summer and potentially insert for the winter), comfortable, etc.  

Thanks and appreciate any tips

Cycleops fluid Trainer for sale

I'm posting this for my Father-in-law.  This is a very slightly used Cycleops Fluid trainer.  I think he used it once or twice.  It's just the trainer, no skewer or front block.  If you or someone you know is looking to get some miles in during the cold winter months contact me.  He's looking for around $150.

Doc

Cell Phone Coverage Question

Hey all, Tammy and I are looking at changing our cell provider and would like feedback from you guys and gals, specifically your Sprint coverage in all the places we ride. We really get in the boonies sometimes, and I want to see if Sprint has said boonies covered. Thanks, your comments are appreciated.

Happy Holidays

Bryan's Ride

Click on this link https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6zwKGN8Ho0tMkVzTTZub3pBcHM to view article in the Indian Lake Peninsula Living magazine about the October 2016 UNITY Ride

C H R I S T M A S  L I G H T S  R I D E and C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y DEC 10, 2016 Start Time 5:30pm On The Red Nose

It is going to be a cool ride(pun intended) Saturday night.  So dress warm.  Don't let the weather keep you from coming out.  This is a fun ride.

Please be ready to ride at 5:15.  We will want to get some pictures before the ride and NEED TO START AT 5:30 PM as the Hendersonville PD will be escorting us.  If you get there late, you can catch up with us on the route at one of the stops, Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Streets of Indian Lake.

The Christmas Party is at Bluegrass Bar and Grille immediately following the ride.  Spouses, significant others are invited to come join us for the party.

Even if you can't ride, come join us for the Christmas Party.

Thank you to everyone who has donated a gift for the Hendersonville PD Santa Cop program.

Below is the link for the route.

Christmas Lights Ride Route

See you on the road,

Santa and Buddy the Elf

It is looking a lot like Christmas!!!!

The tree is looking a whole lot brighter with all the gifts under its branches.

Thank you and keep them coming.  There will be a lot of happy Whos in Whoville.

Santa and Buddy the Elf

Christmas Lights/SANTA COP Gift Program

The FOGBEE Christmas Tree is looking a little like a Charlie Brown Christmas Tree without any gifts underneath it.  Please consider donating a gift for the Hendersonville PD Santa Copy program. Otherwise, we might have a few little Whos in Whoville that might have a Grinch of a Christmas.

The gifts are for kids 0-12 years old.  You can drop off your gifts at Gary Williams Law Office at 145 Maple Row Blvd in Hendersonville, TN or you can bring them to the Christmas Party at Bluegrass Bar and Grill following the Christmas Lights Ride.

Watch for Updates on the Christmas Lights Ride this week.  Please respond if you plan on riding and/or coming to the Christmas Party Following the ride.

                              See you on the road,

          Santa and Buddy the Elf

Christmas Lights Ride, December 10th

C H R I S T M A S  L I G H T S  R I D E and C H R I S T M A S P A R T Y DEC 10, 2016 Start Time 5:30pm On The Red Nose

Happy Holidays - Click Here      

    This ride is now part of the Hendersonville Holiday Fest, so it is an honor for our cycling club.  

   If you are not familiar with this ride, it is an opportunity to decorate and light up your bicycle with Holiday lights and ride some of the streets of Hendersonville spreading some holiday cheer.  Everyone who sees us seems amazed at the spectacle!!  This ride is really a bicycle parade.  We have arranged a police escort and the tentative route is less than 10 miles which opens it up for a family activity.  

    Now is a good time to plan your bike décor and if needed purchase any battery powered lighting that you may need.  In the past we have found lighting at Wal-Mart, Walgreens and some at Lowes and Home Depot.  

   We will ride the same route as last year.  The Police would like to have a participant count, so I am requesting that you post here, or email me at cleaderdad@aol.com with your commitment, and headcount.  I will be in contact with all participants via the blog and email with final route and ride arrangements.

   THE RIDE WILL START EXACTLY AT 5:30.  SO DON'T BE LATE.  HAVE WHEELS READY TO ROLL BY 5:15. 

   Our Charity again this year is Hendersonville Police Department SANTA COP.  Please consider purchasing an unwrapped Toy or Toys for a child 0 to 12 years old.  Deliver your toy to Gary Williams office at 145 Maple Row Blvd. 

    Immediately following the ride, we will have our annual FOGBEE CHRISTMAS PARTY and Bluegrass Bar and Grille.  Family is invited as well to the Christamas Party, whether they ride or not. 

   For website information go to: FOGBEES CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE

  If you have any questions or comments, please contact me at the email above or text me at 615-714-3947. 

 Santa and Buddy the Elf 

FOGBEES PARTNERING WITH HENDERSONVILLE PD SANTA COP GIFT PROGRAM

The FOGBEES are glad to take part again this year in the HENDERSONVILLE PD SANTA COP GIFT PROGRAM.   They are excited to have as participate in the program.  We are doing this  as part of our involvement in the Hendersonville Holiday Fest and the Christmas Lights Ride.

Please donate a gift to the HENDERSONVILLE PD SANTA COP GIFT PROGRAM FOR A CHILD FROM AGES 0-12.   You can drop the gifts off at Gary Williams (aka Santa) Law Office located at 145 Maple Row Blvd in Hendersonville anytime up through Dec 12th.  Please do not wrap the gifts.  

For more information on the Lights Ride and the Christmas Party, please see below. 

Merry Christmas
Buddy the Elf

I have a trainer that is no longer needed...  Would rather give to a FOGBEE than sell.  If anyone wants it, please let me know and it is yours.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOGBEES!!!

Christmas Lights Ride-Dec. 10th

Santa's Bike Brigade has the pleasure of once again taking part in the Hendesonville Holiday Fest.

The ride is set for December 10th.  It will start at Bluegrass Bar and Grille and follow the same route as last year.

The FOGBEE Christmas Party will be held at Bluegrass Bar and Grille following the ride.

We will again this year partner with the Hendersonvillle Police Department in collecting gifts for local kids.  Santa Gary will be coordinating gift collection.

Don your costume, decorate your bike and come out for a festive evening.

See you on the road,

Buddy the Elf

Veloink bike labels are here!

I received the bike labels today and will bring them to the Tailgate ride tomorrow. Actually Sherry will bring them after our ride. They all look great!

Veloink Labels ordered

The group order has been placed. They should be in my hands next week sometime. We ordered a total of 34 labels and the company was grateful for the large order. I can't wait to see them all put on our bikes.

Last chance for changes

After all the input received here is the list of labels for the order I will place on Monday. Same as previous posts, only send me new labels or changes if I don't have the info correct. Be sure to check yours on the Veloink website as I don't want to disappoint anyone.

Bike decals

Most of you know about the website "Veloink.com" to order name labels that can be put on your bike, helmet or other cycling gear. I contacted the company and got them to add our FOGBee bee to the available choices. If we put a order of 20 or more we can get a 50% discount ($5.00 a sheet vs. $10) for a sheet of 4 labels. I would have to send in the list of names in order to receive this discount  I am sending this out to gauge the level of interest.

Bike Racks For Sale

UPDATE: Unity Ride nand Pot Luck Oct 15th In Memory of Bryan Kortness

"Area cycling clubs will gather on October 15^th to honor Bryan Kortness and continue his vision of bringing the cycling community together. Bryan, a local and avid cyclist, passed away in April 2015 after years of living with type 1 diabetes.

Bryan was passionate about connecting people through riding bikes and took every available opportunity to invite people on rides. Before his death, he started an annual group ride to help connect the vast network of cyclists and cycling clubs throughout the greater Nashville area.

Many of us live with or know someone who lives with type 1 diabetes. It’s JDRF’s mission to treat and cure type 1 diabetes. Donations to continue their mission in Bryan’s memory are appreciated."

Our goal is to raise $1,000 between the five clubs.  Donations can be made at the link below. 

http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/UnityRide2016

Bike for Sale

My Son Ethan has a very nice Lynskey R140 for sale

Size Medium or 54 basically

It's as close to brand new as a used bike can get and a steal!

Lynskey R140 Ultegra

He has a Helix as well and just doesn't want so much money tied up in two bikes of that  caliber

Just text me or call me if your interested in looking at it

SPIN BEGINS!

Join your Fogbee friends for the, believe it or not, 9th year of Spinning at the HENDERSONVILLE YMCA at 6:30 pm for one hour of sweat and music. The YMCA has many options for monthly membership and you can end your membership when we stop Spinning in March. Spinning is every TUESDAY AND THURSDAY AT 6:30 pm and Saturday at 10 am if there is no outside ride. Spinning keeps you in bike shape and continues the great camaraderie
that makes the Fogbees special. Brew afterwards is optional...Bee there! Gary...

FOGBEE Ale' Jersey Update

Just wanted to give everyone who ordered a FOGBEE Ale' jersey the information received from the APG factory in Italy.

We got a factory completion date of Nov. 2nd.
They are shipping directly to each person from Italy and it will take about a week.

Hopefully you'll have your jersey no later than Nov. 11th.

Membership List Update

      We have updated the membership list with a total of 155 members.  The list is password protected for everyone's privacy.  All members may access the list with the ALLFogbees@gmail.com User ID and the same password we have used over the last five years.  If you need the PW ask a long time member or send us a request at FOGBEES@gmail.com.