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Off-Season Pizza Parties for Salem Area GSW Members
Starting on November 3, Salem-area riders are planning to meet twice a month 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.
The last gathering for “off-season” pizza will be April 6. (Weekly Methuen Tuesday evening rides start on April 20, 2010.)
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!
AMC Boston Chapter Bicycling Committee
BIKE REPAIR AND INFORMATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:45AM - 3:30PM
Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street , Concord , MA 01742
Come to the Bike Repair and Inaformation Workshop to improve your bike knowledge and ride preparedness! It is worthwhile for both new and experienced riders wanting more information and more confidence on the road and trail. Matters addressed include:
- types of bikes
- maintenance
- clothing and equipment
- riding technique
Concepts and repairs will be discussed and demonstrated at four stations : basic bike, general maintenance, flat tires, and brakes & derailleurs. Attend all four stations. Receive an extensive handout to take home. During lunch discuss with the instructors topics such as touring, safety, bike accessories, bike clothing, what to carry with you on a ride, finding bike routes, and where to shop.
Advance registration is recommended . Prices are: $25 for AMC members, $30 for non-members, and $35 at the door for all. To register, mail your check payable to AMC Boston Chapter Bicycling Committee along with e-mail and telephone contact information to Valerie Paul, 85 Fruit St. , Ashland MA 01721 .
Arrive by 9:45 to sign in. Bring lunch, the front wheel from your bike (it is easier to remove than the rear; try this well in advance of the workshop if you are unfamiliar with the procedure), tire irons, and a pump to practice fixing flats, but NOT your bike (sorry, space is limited).
Directions: Take best route to Concord Center . The church is at corner of Walden St. and Hubbard St. , across from the Concord Post Office. Enter the church via the Hubbard St. doors, towards the back of the building. Best parking is on Hubbard St. on the church side, after the meters, and the church’s lot on Walden St .
For more information, contact:
Len Weiss (lenweiss@rcn.com, 617-277-8403, before 10:00 PM ) and Valerie Paul (Valerie@african-safari.com, 508-561-8097 before 9:00PM ).
Something different: Bike, walk, and talk along the waterfront!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Everyone knows about all the fundraiser bike rides, challenges, and tours along the New Hampshire and Maine seacoasts, but do you know what you are passing? Do you wish to pedal less, see more, and learn a lot about the waterfront? How about a leisurely and supported 18 mile bike ride with time to walk around inside the forts and have someone explain some interesting history of the Portsmouth Harbor area?
Postponed from last October thanks to heavy rain, this first annual Seacoast Tour de Forts is aimed at families and casual cyclists – or cyclists who care to stop drafting and shift down from their 104” gear. Cycling speed and endurance are not expected, nor pledge sheets or huge registration fees. Just bring a well-maintained bike, wear a helmet, take some water and a snack, and enjoy this unique tour for just $25.00 per person. Children in trailers, baby seats, and Tag-Alongs are free.
Details
Let’s bike, walk, and talk along a very scenic and historic route that includes five forts, the Memorial Bridge, Prescott Park, Strawbery Banke, picnic areas, and many old homes dating back to the 1600’s. This leisurely Sunday tour from 9 AM to 4 PM on May 16, 2010 is planned to be fun, educational, and entertaining while viewing some spectacular scenery along the seacoast.
The route goes from New Castle Island NH to Gerrish Island ME and back. It is planned to be easy for families and casual cyclists. We will bike from fort to fort with time to walk and explore each location. Several “history buffs” will present some fascinating facts along the way. Valet bike parking service will guard your bikes while touring the forts. Water and snack items will be provided and emergency bicycle repair service will be rendered by Bicycle Bob’s Bike Shop in Portsmouth.
And no pledge sheets or large donations are expected! All participants are requested to pay a flat $25.00 fee for the tour and all services. Proceeds will benefit the many programs for people with developmental disabilities provided by Great Bay Services in Newington, an organization that goes back some 55 years. Their partner for arranging this Seacoast Tour de Forts is the Bike-Walk Alliance of NH, the only statewide bicyclist and pedestrian advocacy and education organization with roots going back to 1971 when the Granite State Wheelmen bicycling club was formed. Together we wish to offer a unique and low-key experience for those wishing to explore some of the historic waterfront in a leisurely manner. For more information about these organizations, please visit their web sites at www.greatbayservices.org and www.bwanh.org.
To register on-line, please visit the BWA-NH web site and click the “Tour de Forts” button on the home page. Walk-in registrations will be accepted on May 16 but on-line registration is easier for everyone. Remember, just $25.00 per rider; children in trailers, Tag-Alongs, or baby seats are free. All payments are tax deductible to the extent allowed per IRS 501(c)(3) guidelines. No rain date, and no refunds are allowed.
We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, May 16!
Traffic Skills 101
Traffic Skills 101, (TS 101), is the foundation of the Smart Cycling Program administered by the League of American Bicyclists.
This course is designed to develop your knowledge and expertise in the craft and science of bicycling. The instruction you receive and knowledge you gain will enhance your ability to use a bicycle with confidence and competence for pleasure, utility and sport under various highway, climate, terrain, and traffic conditions.
This bicycling education program was started in 1974, and continues to be the only nationally recognized cycling education program with trained and certified instructors in the US.
The course combines classroom discussion and parking lot activities with on-road practice of the principles of vehicular bicycling. The instructor for this course is certified by the League of American Bicyclists and has many years of experience and training.
TS 101 is a prerequisite to enrolling into the League Cycling Instructor Seminar, (LCI), which is the highest on-road certification a bicyclists can receive in the United States.
Both TS 101 and the LCI Seminar are being offered in Brunswick, ME. just before the Maine Bike Rally in July.
TS 101
Tues. July 6 from 8AM to 6PM at Brunswick High School, Rm 128
Cost $50.00 for BCM members, $75.00 for non-BCM or non-BWA-NH members
Please contact Charley LaFlamme, LCI # 285 & Regional Coach for LAB chazbikeed@maine.rr.com or call 207-646-0635.
LCI Seminar
Wed. 7-7-10 from 4 to 9PM
Thurs. 7-8-10 from 9AM to 10PM
Fri. 7-9-10 from 9AM to 3PM
Cost $225.00 thru the League at www.bikeleague.org under Programs, Education and LCI Seminars and sign up on-line. Keep in mind each course has a limit of 10 to 12 participants and is on a first come basis.
Brunswick High, same room.
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