| ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS NEWS ~ June 2010
"We unite all bicyclists in Steamboat Springs and Routt County to create a fun, healthy and safe bicycle friendly community benefitting local citizens and visitors alike." |
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MULTI-MODAL ADVISORY BOARD
 This group is meeting the second Monday of each month. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings. They have several committees working on different goals.They are running out of money and would like to order more helmet and bumper stickers. The committee requested that RCR contribute $420 form 3 banners, 500 bumper stickers, and 1000 helmet stickers. The Board asked that the committee submit a formal written request for funding.
The following are the members:
Lisa Shafer -cycling
Steve Williams - South Routt resident
Derek Hodson - cycling business
Stuart Handloff - Steamboat springs resident
Bill Gay - Agriculture
Bill Baderacca - construction
Leslie Lovejoy- North Routt resident
Lisa Barbour- runner/ped
Mike Rossman- trucking
Frank Roitsch- West Routt resident
2 ex-officio: Paul Draper- RC R&B, Janet Hruby Steamboat springs Public Works. |
 DOWNHILL / FREE RIDERS / GRAVITY MOUNTAIN BIKING
Jim Schneider was unable to attend the meeting, but reported that the Ski area is still progressing with the US Forest Service on Master Plan acceptance and they hope to begin trail design in July.
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BICYCLE FRIENDLY BUSINESS (BFB) PROGRAM
Randy Salky has stepped forward to take on the task of Committee Chair for the Bicycle Friendly Business Program. He has several people interested in the committee and hopes to have a meeting for further planning within the next month.
The BFB program helps business plan for how they might participate in cycling related events and help achieve community cycling goals at the same time. It also enables businesses to extend the reach of their support for cycling events or projects into a year-round message.
This will be a great opportunity for businesses to contribute to the many RCR events, support the cycling community and be recognized for the partnership. If you have a Bicycle Friendly Business get in touch about enrolling in the program. Volunteers are needed for this committee. Please contact Jackie if you are interested. |
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BIKE TOWN USA TASK FORCE
The Bike Town USA Task Force is now working on the idea of a Bike Summit for the Fall of 2010. They are interested in hiring a person to plan this event and are working on funding sources. They need to raise between $20 and $25 thousand to make this happen. A motion was made for RCR to help fund this project and the Board voted to table the motion until they have a better understanding of club finances.
The initial objective of this Task Force was to bring community decision makers together to create a vision and purpose to move forward on the idea of developing the potential of Steamboat as a biking destination. This task force includes representatives from the City, County, BLM, Forest Service, Ski Area and Routt County Riders. Please contact RCR Executive Director, Jackie Brown, if you are interested providing input and she will pass the information along to the Task Force. |
 ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS WEBSITE
We have officially launched the new website!! Randy Howie, Committee Chair, is still working on populating content throughout the new site. Please remain patient as the new site is updated. We invite your ideas and feedback! Please visit www.routtcountyriders.org.
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6th ANNUALTOUR DE STEAMBOAT ~ July 17, 2010
25, 50 and 100 mile road rides
This event sponsors the Sunshine Kids charity.
Pre-event dinner featuring Andy Hampsten is July 16th.
Volunteers needed!! Please help out for a great cause. Contact Abi. The following are options:
Friday July 16th, 2010:
Registration at Ski Haus 3pm - 8pm (4)
Saturday July 17th, 2010:
Aid Stations -
Start/Finish 6am - 8am (3)
Kremmling Turn Off 8am - 12pm (4)
Gore Pass 930am - 230pm (2)
Toponas 1030am - 330pm (4)
Stagecoach 730am - noon (4)
Stagecoach 1130am - 5pm (4)
Sydney Peak 7am - noon (3)Finish 1230pm - 330pm (2)
BBQ 2pm - 5pm (4)
BBQ 5pm - 8pm (4)
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STEAMBOAT RIDE - 4 -YELLOW
This event is planned for August 8th and planning is going well. They are very close to their goal on sponsorship sales and registration is moving forward. It is turning out to be a big event with Linda Armstrong (mother of Lance Armstrong) and the Governor of Colorado attending!
Registration is now live on the website at http://www.ride4yellow.com/info/registration/ The premier ride, from Dumont Lake along the Continental Divide and arriving at the ski area via Mountain View trails is limited to 200 riders and each rider must raise $500.
Please contact Committee Chair, David Nagel, if you are interested in serving on this committee. The event will be looking for a large number of volunteers - please let us know if you will be available.
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| MEMBERSHIP REPORT
There are currently 296 paid memberships for 2010.
Routt County Riders is partnering with the Steamboat Winter Sports Club Youth Cycling program this year by offering each child that is a part of a family membership with Routt County Riders a $20 discount on their registration. Contact Ben Clark for details.
Please contact Jackie to join or find out the status of your membership to RCR. Online registration is available on the Routt County Riders website. When you join you will receive a confirmation via e-mail.
An idea was presented at the meeting for a business size informational card for RCR. It was agreed that further research needed to be completed on this topic prior to any decision.
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2010 ROUTT COUNTY RIDERS JERSEY
2010 Jerseys are now available! Please contact Scott if you are interested in purchasing a jersey. The cost of a 2010-2011 jersey will be as follows:
Retail/Non-Member: $65.00
Bulk:
1-20: $50.00 each
21-50: $45.00 each
51+: $40.00 each
There are a few remaining 2008-2009 jerseys, which are now on sale for $35.00! Contact Scott if you are interested. Sizes available include: Men's M/XXL and Women's M/L/XL |
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STEAMBOAT TRAIL MAPPING
The mapping project is still moving forward. The committee has decided that they will no longer sell sponsorships for the rides in order to get the map out as soon as possible. Contact Lisa if you are interested in sponsorship or have questions regarding the mapping committee.
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TRAILS UPDATE
Gretchen Sehler, Trails Committee Chair, reported that there is logging at the ski area Thunderhead side and logging will continue in July and August on Emerald Mountain. This will result in additional trail closures. Please observe these closures for your own safety!
Please check the RCR Trails Report on our website for updates on what is open
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Share the Road - Please!
RCR has received a number of complaints reports from drivers on County Roads about riders riding two-abreast (and more) failing to yield to traffic. Please remind your fellow riders that respect for other road users is "a two-way street". If cyclists want respect we have to show consideration for others.
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Next RCR Meeting
Monday, July 12, 2010
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bud Werner Memorial Library
Library Hall Meeting Room |
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