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Belated Announcement for Portsmouth Area Riders
(not in Pedaltalk)
Going into the cold, looking forward to spring, it would be nice to have a get-together so the Portsmouth Wednesday Night Riders can socialize in the heart of winter. So let’s meet at the Redhook Brewery, at the Pease International Tradeport, on Friday, 17 February, at 6:00 p.m. Soft drinks, beer, dinner, or just talk - whatever.
Call Carl Gurtman with any questions or about other details: 207 363-4920 (Cell: 603-339-4859)
Off-Season Pizza Parties for Salem Area GSW Members
Starting on November 1, Salem-area GSW members and guests are encouraged to meet twice a month through the winter on the first and third Tuesdays, 6:00 PM, at the Route 97 House of Pizza, 11 Ayers Village Road, Methuen MA. The shop is located beside Dunkin’ Donuts and is the starting point for all Tuesday evening leisurely rides in Methuen, just across the street from Salem.
The last gathering for the “off-season” pizza parties will be
April 3, 2012.
(The weekly Methuen evening rides start on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.)
Reservations are not required, but if severe weather or travel conditions you might call Dave Topham at 603.898.9926 to learn if the pizza party is on or off. For less than $5.00, you can eat, have a few laughs, and swap some stories. Bring a friend along and join our informal little party!
New Year’s Day Ride
Concord , NH
Sunday, January 1, 2012; 10:30am
“A Must-Call-Ahead-to-Confirm Ride”
Again, there will be a GSW Concord New Year’s Day On-Road Ride. The ride will depart from the DOT parking lot on Hazen Drive and it will also be listed in the January / February Pedal Talk. Directions can also be found in this issue of Pedal Talk within the Saturday 10:30am Concord ride description.
In addition to leader guidance, there will be cue sheets on hand for 10 (flat), 18, 21, and 30 mile rides.
Ask about a potential gathering at a local eatery after the ride. If road conditions prohibit cycling and dictate snowshoeing, we could opt for such a workout so call a contact to check that out.
Ride Organizers:
Tim Ainsworth Cell: 603-493-3731 tdainsworth04@gmail.com
Cathy Yeager 603-224-0346 cyeagersecretarialservices@comcast.net
Al Jones Cell: 603-321-6770 Alvin.Jones@bench.com
Orientation Rides - Concord
If you would like to attend orientation rides on Saturday mornings to become accustomed to group cycling, contact Eugene at 603-219-2051.
Eugene helps cyclists with pre-ride preparation, group coordination, proper shifting, safe cycling, and rules of the road.
The rides build confidence among beginner / casual group cyclists. If, during the phone conversation, Eugene concludes that you would benefit from a different mentor/leader, he will make a recommendation.
Be a Better Bicyclist:
Bicycle Education Classes
To all bicyclists:
Want to feel more comfortable and confident bicycling in traffic? Would you like to learn more about the craft & science of bicycling? Wish to become a nationally-certified League Cycling Instructor, (LCI) thru the League of American Bicyclists? Contact Charley LaFlamme at chazbikeed@maine.rr.com or call 207-646-0695.
Traffic Skills 101, (TS 101), is the foundation of the Smart Cycling Program administered by the League of American Bicyclists, (LAB). This course is designed to develop your knowledge, skill and expertise in the craft and science of cycling. The instruction you receive and knowledge you gain under the guidance of a certified instructor will enhance your ability to drive a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and sport under various highway, climate, terrain and traffic conditions.
The course combines classroom discussion and parking lot activities with on-road practice of the principles of vehicular bicycling. The instructor for this course has many years of experience and is certified thru LAB.
TS 101 is a prerequisite to enrolling into the LCI Seminar which is the highest on-road certification a bicyclist can attain in the United States.
Traffic Skills 101 Class
Do you want to learn how to be a safer, more efficient cyclist? Want to know the best, safest, and legal ways to ride your bike on the roads? Practice the best ways to navigate through intersections, roundabouts and more.
Sign up for a Traffic Skills 101 class. To find out more, and to register for a class, go to www.bwanh.org, or email Paula Bedard at pbedard1@comcast.net.
Folks who have taken this class have had this to say about their TS-101 experience:
"Thanks for a great time learning a great deal about bicycle education. Learning the Rules of the Road after 40 years on a bike was enlightening. Knowing how to survive among the crazy drivers is key to having a fun time on a bicycle, and now I'm a step closer to helping others learn the same. Thanks Traffic 101 Team for the tips and rules for all levels of cyclists." - Joel
"Thanks for an immeasurably helpful class." - Ursula
"As a beginner, I can not tell you how much I appreciate your course.... Nobody wants to be a bug on a windshield." - Rick
In addition to helping you learn a great deal about safe cycling, this class is also a prerequisite to becoming an LAB certified "League Cycling Instructor".
For more information on becoming a League Cycling Instructor, go to http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/education/seminars.php
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