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Dear Fellow Riders: A lot is on tap for this week with our regular rides and also an interesting movie Club Member Jim alerted us to at the Boulder Theater. The film follows the Paris to Roubaix race behind the
scenes. Read more on that and information about Honor the Stop below. Honor the Stop is a "movement" to point out safety
and the danger of riding your bike. Two of the club's strongest mottos are safety first and obeying
the rules of the road! Don't
forget the Tour de Cure is fast approaching! We have a team
participating in the ride and if you're interested in joining go to www.tourdecurecolorado.com. Club Member Todd has worked incredibly hard on this project so
let's get out there and support him! Also upcoming is the Buff Classic Ride on September 7th. I have officially formed the team and if your riding in it
please sign up under the team name and let's ride together. Watch this space for future information on the new Valmont BikePark. It's a very exciting project and the club has
gotten behind it and will try to support the project anyway we can. Enjoy this great weather and getout there and RIDE!!! Donald C Club President donald@bouldercyclingclub.com |
Honor the Stop!
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Several newspaper articles recently have highlighted the
fact
that anger and
aggression toward cyclists has risen sharply
since gas prices went up and the number of riders increased.
Our club President,
Donald Cicchillo, was recently quoted in
an article on this subject in the LA Times. Last Sunday's New York Times contains another alarming article on cyclist/vehicle conflicts. The article discusses how vehicle drivers are
especially outraged when cyclists fail to
abide by the traffic laws.
Honor the Stop is a new, not-for-profit community-driven
campaign promoting safe, promoting safe, courteous and respectful use of
roadways. Through a personal pledge to obey all roadway laws, the Honor the
Stop initiative encourages respect for those killed or suffering serious injury
in traffic accidents. No one group or individual is more or less important than
any other. It is a simple non-divisive and non-partisan message for all,
regardless of how they use the roads.
A black and red silicone wrist band is worn to explicitly
honor those who lost their lives on the roadways (the black) and proclaim
adherence to all traffic laws (the red). Professional triathlete coach Marc
Evans founded the initiative in response to the tragic deaths of Matt Peterson
and Kristy Gough, a professional triathlete, an IRONMAN age-group record
holder, while cycling in California. Anyone wanting to learn more or support this
cause can buy wristbands and pledge cards at http://honorthestop.org/
By executing the BCC Membership Application, all BCC members agree to
abide by traffic laws and observe cycling safety rules on our website. We also encourage members to observe the
rules of the City of Boulder's "Share the Road" program whether they
are cycling or driving a vehicle. whether they are cycling or driving a
vehicle.
By the way there are other incentives to obey traffic laws while cycling. For instance a certain unnamed club member recently received a $100 fine for running a
stop sign on his bike.
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Join Us For a Cycling Movie!
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8 PM Wednesday at Boulder Theater
Club members will be watching a great cycle race movie this Wednesday at 8 pm at the Boulder Theater, called "The
Road to Roubaix". Our
event organizers, Jim and Sue Miers, will rally our group at the Lazy Dog roof
deck bar at 6:30 PM for drinks and
food, and then check out Bands on the Bricks on the way over to the
theater. The movie is general admission, so you can also meet us at the
theater.
The film tells the story of the riders, mechanics, fans, and the brutal,
unpredictable landscape that is the stage for the famous Paris-Roubaix
cycling race. It combines rare, behind-the-scenes footage, stunning
panoramic views of the race route, a collection of contemporary photographs, as
well as rare historic archival photographs that most people never see.
You can read more about the movie and buy tickets. Note, you can't avoid the service charge on
Boulder Theater tickets by buying them at the box office or by phone, so you
might as well buy them online.
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Tuesday's Trail Ride
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Boulder Brewery
This trail ride, meets at Boulder Brewery at 5:30 leaving at
5:40 PM. Average speed 10 to 15 miles per hour. This week we'll head east onto the Boulder
Creek Bike and then turn south going out to Marshall Road staying on
various bike paths, (note some dirt and small gravel paths).
We'll head
back north along Marshall to the Table Mesa area then wind our way back
through CU campus back on to the Boulder Creek Bike Trail and back to
the Brewery. Enjoy your favorite beverage and food after the ride on
the outdoor patio, Approximate riding time 1 1/2 hours.
Ride leader
Donald.
Click here for more info.
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Tuesday Social Road Bike Ride
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Boulder Brewery
Road Bike Ride at the Boulder Brewery. Join us for the BCC 5:30 PM Tuesday social road bike ride at the
Boulder Brewery. This is an intermediate
road bike ride at a 15-18mph pace. The pace is fast enough for
exercise, but shouldn't make you keel over! The objective is a good
work out and to build camaraderie. Approximate distance is 25-30
miles. We'll return to the Boulder Brewery by 8:00 PM.
Click here for more info
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Thursday Margarita Ride
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Hybrid/Mtn Ride with Mexican Margs
Hybrid/Mtn Ride with Mexican Margs
Trail riding suitable for hybrid and
mountain bikes. Meet at Serrano's at 5:30 and leave at 5:40 PM. Average speed 10 to
15 mph. Head
out too the "Res" and return to Steve's special swimming hole. Jump in
the lake to cool off from the summer heat. Get back on the
bikes and head out to Niwot to enjoy a little of the music at Rhythm on
the Rails and then head back to Gunbarrel and meet at Serrano's to
enjoy your favorite beverage and food on the outdoor patio. Click here for more info |
Thursday Jamestown Road Bike
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Amantes - North Boulder
Meet at Amantes North at 5:30 PM. Join ride leaders Marie and Patrick on a hill climb to Jamestown.
We'll head up 36, turn on Lefthand Canyon road, and take the classic
route to Jamestown. It's probably the easiest mountain climb in the
Boulder area and is suitable for all road bike riders especially
intermediate road bike riders or folks new to road biking. Pace will
be 15mph to 18mph on the flats and quite a bit slower on the climb.
The BCC has a "no drop policy" meaning we will wait up for you so long
as you are willing to complete the ride.
Click here for more info.
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Saturday Morning Road Bike Ride
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Bicycle Village
Saturday 9:15 a.m. Road Bike Ride Intermediate. Meet at Bicycle Village at 9:15
am. 20 to 40 miles with a stop for coffee. Average
speed 12 to 18 mph.
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All the Rest...
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TDC JERSEY AVAILABLE If your interested in a Tour de Cure
jersey the cost is only $40.00 and they are way cool---- check out the
photo's of me in my very own! If you've signed up for the team we would
like to ride together in groups depending on the distance you feel
comfortable at. For instance I'll be riding the 50 K so I can get back
to man the promotion booth for the club at the event. VOLUNTEERSpeaking of which, if anyone is interested in helping work the table we 'd love to have
you. It will be a premier event with up to 2200 cycling participants
so it will be an excellent place to promote the club. The Tour de Cure date is
August 23 and the time frame is app. 11:00 to 5:00 so if you interested
in working an hour or two please email me at donald@bouldercyclingclub.com. Come on out and ride and support a great cause!
If you haven't already please Join The Club, become a sponsor, or at the very least, come out and RIDE!
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