GIRLS RIDE OUT is set for Thursday eve May 9th. The ride will be MOVED to ARCOLA ELEMENTARY for this week. St. Pat's is having Confirmation and will need to have all their parking spots. Therefore, no restrooms, either.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know there is a chance of rain but I can't plan my rides on wait and see. I'm planning on goin ridin. If it does rain, we will go to plan B.
Air your tires, grab your road bike and gear, and come and join me. We roll out of the parking lot at 6:00. Pace around 15-16 mph for ~25 miles or so.

Kathy
newsletter@3RVS.com

 * Saturday, April 27 touring ride *

This just in......Saturday, April 27 tour will start at WHS-1 and loop to Poe, Decatur, and or Willshire, distance options 21/35/40/55/60. Also, I heard there will be a Bees group at that ride.

Girls Ride Out is canceled for tonight.  Thunderstorms in the afternoon. Winds from the South at 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80%.. Hopefully next week.

Girls Ride Out is back for the 8th year on Thursday, 11 April at 6PM

This ladies only ride consist of quiet roads lined with tall trees, mild winding rolling hills, some ponds, farms, and very few cars and of course with all the trees we do have some protection from the winds.

The group ride is structured to ride side by side and in two lines (dual pacelines). In Spring the speed will be around 14-16 mph and we will do a 20 mile loop. We will gain in pace and distance as the year goes on. This is an out and back and we do not stop to rest.

What you will need; preferably a skinny tired road bike in perfect working order and with tires fully inflated, (do this at home so you are not so rushed) waterbottle, helmet, clothing for the weather, seat bag with tube, tire levers and inflator AND your ID with whom to call in case of an emergency. This is a must.

We ride when the weather conditions are favorable for a safe group ride. So, to me, that means not raining, winds under 15 mph and for this time of year, temps above 45. To communicate this on a weekly basis, I use the 3RVS Facebook group page and the forum Girls Ride Out section but most importantly, use your judgment for your abilities.
Looking forward to getting out and riding with you,                                   Kathy – newsletter@3rvs.com

that is so super slick, indeed!   

very nice

Kathy

Did this bike sell?

I am selling a PAIR of Continental Grand Prix 4000 tires. Only reason I'm selling is I bought a new bike and the yellow doesn't match. Love Conti's though. Best tires around in my book.

One of the few tires that miraculously delivers on all fronts -- the GP 4000 combines speed and amazing handling with impressive puncture resistance and extended tread life. The result is one of the fastest, most durable and best riding tires available.

The Grand Prix 4000 features three fabric plies for a total of 330 TPI, has a Kevlar folding bead, a max inflation pressure of 120 PSI and weighs 205g (700x23).

    Size: 700x23c
    Color: Yellow
    Vectran puncture protection for ultra resistance to cuts and punctures
    Black chili compound for lowest rolling resistance and best grip
    Folding bead
    Weight: 205 grams per tire
    Brand new, never been out of the box.

PRICE $100.

Kathy
newsletter@3RVS.com

Fort Wayne, Ind. - The City of Fort Wayne is teaming up with Bike Fort Wayne to host a full month of activities in honor of National Bike Month

Created by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month is designed to help raise awareness about the benefits of bicycling and the many reasons for engaging in the activity. Nationwide, cyclists ride their bikes to save money or time, to preserve health or the environment, to explore their community or to adopt an alternate means of transportation
The month long celebration includes National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 9; National Bike to Work Week, from May 14 thru May 18 and National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 18

On May 1, the City of Fort Wayne also kicked off its 3m annual series of free community bike rides along the 68 miles of the Fort Wayne Trail Network Trek the Trails, which runs from May though September, features a series of 22 Tuesday evening rides, four Saturday rides and a stargazing nighttime bike ride on Oct. 2

On Wednesday, May 16, at 7 PM, there will be World Wide Ride of Silence to honor those killed or injured while cycling. The local observance will begin at Freimann Square and will emphasize the importance motorists sharing the road with cyclists

On Sunday, May 20, at 305 p.m, residents are invited to Bike to the Ballpark to see the TinCaps take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Parkview Field Free bike parking is available

For more information and full list of activities, go to www.cityoffortwayne.org or www.cityoffortwayne.org/images/stories/community_development/581103531_BIKE_MONTH_ACTIVITIES_mayl2.pdf

It's not too late to Join the Fort Wayne Bike Commuter Challenge! Register as an individual or as part of a team and log your miles and trips daily for the month of May. Only trips made for utilitarian purposes will count. The type of rides counted include. bike rides to work, for errands or if you ride your bike to a club ride or bike
event. We aren't counting mileage for fitness-only rides. At the end of the month, the numbers will be tallied and the winning team and individual will have bragging rights in the community It's okay to sign up late. Just make sure that you sign up and start riding! Save money, reduce pollution, ease traffic congestion and get healthy all at the same time, while helping your team or yourself win the Fort Wayne Bike Commuter
Challenge! To register http://bit.ly/FWCC2012

PASS WITH CARE
~ sent out via email by
Amy Hartzog
Greenways Assistant

Re-posted by Kathy Boling