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Latest News / Re: Saturday, April 27 touring ride
« on: April 22, 2013, 09:01:08 PM »
I heard about an unannounced bees ride too. It would be good, if true, to post that here.
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Touring / Tour d' Lakes
« on: April 22, 2013, 02:43:10 AM »
Another day of exploring lake country, southern Allen county. Wonder if Upright Jeff ran into lots of high water on the other side of 24, east of Roanoke. Steve, Ralph and I headed north and east through town, across 114 to 800 to avoid the flooding.
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Touring / Re: Final Show N Go
« on: April 05, 2013, 12:22:19 AM »
While you're struggling with the wind, I'll be struggling at St. Pat's at the Blessing of the Bikes. Then I'll be struggling at Beamers 
But I should be there for the grand opening ride. Have a good ride my friend!
But I should be there for the grand opening ride. Have a good ride my friend!
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Touring / Official First Ride of 2013
« on: April 03, 2013, 02:03:09 PM »
Sunday, April 7th will start the yearly riding season with our annual Official First Ride of the Year. The ride will start at 12PM and leave from Leo High School off HWY 1. The route choices will be 20 or 40 miles.
This tour offers a number of groups of various speeds and experiences. Choose one that works best for your ability, if it get too difficult slow down and wait for the next group. There will be ride leaders and they will be announced at the start of the ride.
The first part of the route will head west to Huntertown where you will be able to take a few minute rest before heading back to Leo.
If you are up for a challenge continue to Churubusco where not only will the miles increase but the pace is likely too also.
Bring water and snacks to have on your ride. On all 3RVS rides - helmets are required.
This tour offers a number of groups of various speeds and experiences. Choose one that works best for your ability, if it get too difficult slow down and wait for the next group. There will be ride leaders and they will be announced at the start of the ride.
The first part of the route will head west to Huntertown where you will be able to take a few minute rest before heading back to Leo.
If you are up for a challenge continue to Churubusco where not only will the miles increase but the pace is likely too also.
Bring water and snacks to have on your ride. On all 3RVS rides - helmets are required.
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Touring / Re: Show n Go - two weekends left
« on: March 30, 2013, 12:41:47 PM »
I think we had eight riders on Good Friday's ride. The weather was very good, and a nice tailwind on the return. Our group headed out to Deer Park for some post ride carbo-reloading and story swapping. Question: what the heck was with that hill at the railroad crossing???
I'm probably going out early today for a short bike ride, then get the motorcycle out for the afternoon. Weather depending, may show up for Sunday's last show 'n go for the 2012-2013 season.
I'm probably going out early today for a short bike ride, then get the motorcycle out for the afternoon. Weather depending, may show up for Sunday's last show 'n go for the 2012-2013 season.
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Touring / sho 'n go March 23
« on: March 24, 2013, 02:56:10 PM »
Nice day and a nice ride... had a good group of 10-12 riders. Started out cool but the temperature "warmed up" nicely by the end.
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Touring / Re: Show N Go March 16 & 17
« on: March 15, 2013, 08:24:36 PM »
I bet that's going to be one busy bar on Sunday!
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Touring / Re: Show N Go - March 8-9
« on: March 10, 2013, 02:36:40 PM »
harley and leather won out Had a good time at the after ride party with steve, kathy, bill and beers.
Had a good time at the after ride party with steve, kathy, bill and beers.
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Touring / Re: Show N Go - March 8-9
« on: March 08, 2013, 09:06:01 PM »
perhaps perhaps... though my harley and leather will be more appropriate attire at Deer Park for the after-ride-party
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Latest News / Not Enough Cyclists Killed to Count? Tell DOT That Cyclist Fatalities Matter.
« on: February 20, 2013, 12:59:58 AM »
you can send an email here: http://www.capwiz.com/lab/issues/alert/?alertid=62423866&type=AN
Transportation agencies across the country are about to miss an important opportunity to improve non-motorized traffic safety and encourage healthy and active transportation options.
The US Department of Transportation is required by the new transportation law to establish national safety goals and performance measures to guide the states. Right now, they are NOT proposing any separate national goals or performance measures to improve the safety of bicyclists and/or pedestrians. We cannot let this happen – these measures will be used to guide traffic safety policy and funding at the national and state level for years to come
If this is allowed to happen, there will be no national target to improve the safety of cycling or walking; there will be no measures established to track or monitor pedestrian and bicyclist safety or collect data related to these areas; and there will be no incentive, guidance or leadership given to state and local agencies to tackle this important piece of overall traffic safety policy. Without a specific performance measure to focus on nonmotorized safety, bicyclists and pedestrians will remain firmly in the blindspot of traffic safety.
Funding for overall highway safety programs was almost doubled in MAP-21. Even though bicyclists and pedestrians now account for almost 16% of all traffic fatalities in the US, states are spending less than 0.5% of their safety funds to solve this problem. This is exactly the time to establish meaningful national goals and performance measures to tackle bicyclist and pedestrian safety as part of an overall, comprehensive and multi-modal traffic safety program.
That’s why we have written this letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood asking him to include specific national goals and performance measures for bicyclist and pedestrian safety. We urge you to add your voice to our request.
Transportation agencies across the country are about to miss an important opportunity to improve non-motorized traffic safety and encourage healthy and active transportation options.
The US Department of Transportation is required by the new transportation law to establish national safety goals and performance measures to guide the states. Right now, they are NOT proposing any separate national goals or performance measures to improve the safety of bicyclists and/or pedestrians. We cannot let this happen – these measures will be used to guide traffic safety policy and funding at the national and state level for years to come
If this is allowed to happen, there will be no national target to improve the safety of cycling or walking; there will be no measures established to track or monitor pedestrian and bicyclist safety or collect data related to these areas; and there will be no incentive, guidance or leadership given to state and local agencies to tackle this important piece of overall traffic safety policy. Without a specific performance measure to focus on nonmotorized safety, bicyclists and pedestrians will remain firmly in the blindspot of traffic safety.
Funding for overall highway safety programs was almost doubled in MAP-21. Even though bicyclists and pedestrians now account for almost 16% of all traffic fatalities in the US, states are spending less than 0.5% of their safety funds to solve this problem. This is exactly the time to establish meaningful national goals and performance measures to tackle bicyclist and pedestrian safety as part of an overall, comprehensive and multi-modal traffic safety program.
That’s why we have written this letter to Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood asking him to include specific national goals and performance measures for bicyclist and pedestrian safety. We urge you to add your voice to our request.
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Latest News / WANTED: 3RVS RACING DIRECTOR
« on: February 13, 2013, 04:54:19 PM »
WANTED: 3RVS RACING DIRECTOR. This request has not been made here, for some reason, but the club needs a racing director. Don't let the road racing section of the club die. Responsibilities are minimal, and can be negotiated. Interested? Send an email to Kathy at newsletter@3rvs.com.
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Latest News / Quickest way to the website with an Android or iPhone
« on: February 05, 2013, 07:40:16 PM »
I've added something new to make it easier to get to and view the 3RVS ride schedules using your smartphone. No having to start your browser, no typing the web address! It's really pretty slick. Read more...
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Latest News / warm enough, maybe then there's the rain
« on: January 28, 2013, 12:52:49 PM »
It's going to be more than warm enough to ride today and Tuesday, but there's rain in the forecast both days. Is anyone else riding (not counting commuting)?