2nd Annual Bike Michiana For Hospice

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1 September, 2010 From the President: President s Letter You could say it has been a HOT summer. Not just HOT, but HUMID too. If you didn t start out early in the day to get your ride in and keep it short, you risked the chance of over-heating and finding it difficult to even finish the ride. Even at that, we caught a really lucky break for the Amishland weekend where the heat mellowed to a cool low 80 during the day and the humidity didn t leave you feeling like you were in a sauna. Was it the heat and humidity of the summer that kept the riders away? We had a fairly good turn-out, but it was about 200 below the 2009 attendance. It has to be called a successful ride. There were very few accidents which led to some scrapes and one foot sprain when the rider s seat post broke, but other than that, there were no major problems. This was the first year that the club has used only our own sag drivers to police the routes. John McNarney set up the routes for the drivers to cover and did an excellent job. The drivers kept to their routes and were constantly on the move. Mike and I passed them many times while we traveled from sag to sag. I want to thank John and all of the drivers for giving all the riders a visual presence on the road of the club and to let them know we were there if we were needed to help. As we traveled the route from sag to sag and pitched in where we could, it was amazing to see the team efforts put in by all the volunteers to put on a really good ride. We had several new volunteers at some of the sags that were eager to do whatever was needed to set up and with a few pointers, did a won- Continued on page 4 Don Barfell Ernest Bird Michiana Bicycle Association 2nd Annual Bike Michiana For Hospice Sunday September 12, 2010 The Hospice Foundation and the Bike Michiana Coalition are putting a cycling tour on Sunday, September 12th. There are five scenic courses: a Family Ride Route, and longer routes of 25, 40, 62 and miles. Register early and save! $30 by September 5, $40 starting September 6. Age 12 and under ride FREE! Volunteers needed. See inside for details. Kathee Kiesselbach Dick & Kay Rhodes 1

2 The Newsletter of the Michiana Bicycle Association P. O. Box 182 Granger, IN The newsletter is published monthly for distribution to the club members and to other bicycle related organizations. Submission of local and state bicycle news is encourages as well as cycling experiences and tips on improving the sport of bicycling. Submissions should be in writing. Members may place classified ads, notices of ride companions wanted, and reports of stolen bicycle without charge. Deadline is the 10th of the month for the following month s newsletter. President Vice President 2010 OFFICERS Gail Weaver (269) mlweaver@imbroadband.com Bonnie Yoder (574) marbonyod@att.net Vice President of Publishing Ray Halicki (574) Secretary Treasurer raynellen@att.net Joyce McNarney (574) jjmcnarney@att.net Dick Kuehl (574) Mba_banker@att.net 2720 Lincolnway West Mishawaka, IN 46544Phone/Fax Greg Katie 2010 DIRECTORS Dean Kanalos (574) dckanalos@aol.com Steve Miller (574) ghisallo3@yahoo.com Jeff Nolen(574) hammerhead@netnitco.net Rod Recla (269) recla@aol.com Emmitt Troyer (574) ektroyer@sbcglobal.net Chris Vanden Bossche (574) cvandenb@nd.edu Mike VanHeesbeke (574) vanheesbeke@aol.com Vicki Walters (574) vicki.l.walters@gmail.com MarlonYoder (574) marbonyod@att.net ELKHART BICYCLE SHOP ALL ABOUT CYCLING 401 EAST JACKSON BLVD. ELKHART, IN Club dues are $25.00 per year membership expires on March 31, The club maintains a hotline ( ) which contains the latest info on rides, upcoming events and notes of interest to area cyclist. Individuals desiring further information can leave a message after the recording. Calling the hotline is toll free from South Bend and Elkhart. 2

3 MBA WEB SITE Look at the website for details of rides for 2010 club season. Ride maps are also on the site. Larger Area Ride Information Here is a list of some web sites that have schedules of rides in Indiana, Illinois and the Midwest area WEARING AN APPROVED HELMET IS MANDATORY WHEN RIDING A BIKE WITH THE MBA The businesses that advertise in the MBA Newsletter extend a 10% discount to members, generally on non-sale items. You must show your membership card to be eligible for the discount. Albright s Cycling & Fitness Cycle and Fitness House of Bicycles OutPost Sports 2720 Lincoln Way West 211 E Main Street McKinley Hwy 3601 N Grape Road Mishawaka, IN Niles, MI Osceola, IN Mishawaka, In The Avenue Bicycle Station Elkhart Bicycle Shop Lincoln Avenue Cycling Pro Form 2716 Mishawaka Avenue South Bend, IN All About Cycling 401 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN W Lincoln Avenue Goshen, IN South Bend Avenue- South Bend, IN Bicycle and Fitness 401 E Jackson Blvd Elkhart, IN Family Bicycle Center 3410 South Main Street Elkhart, IN 4651 Metro run & walk Outpost Center 3522 N. Grape Road Mishawaka, IN Spin Zone Bittersweet Road Granger, IN

4 From the President (continued from page 1): derful job. My hats off to the new team setting up on Saturday at the Watermelon Stop for doing such a great job of presenting the food. After just a few pointers, they were off. It looked really good and we received many compliments from the riders. The veteran team at LaGrange did an awesome job as usual. You just will not find any other ride that puts it on better than this club does. Even though we deserve the pats on the back for a job well done, we know there is always room for improvement and we will be forming the team for 2011 right away. We would appreciate all comments and ideas to make an even a better ride next year so let s hear them. We also need to thank the Social Committee again for putting on the Poker Ride. After a slight mix up on the first stop, we were off to get our cards and hope for the winning hand. They also used some cookies and fruit from Amishland and added some much appreciated cold drinks for after the hot ride. Dick Kuehl had the high hand and Dean Kanalos won with the low hand. I think we could say that we all had fun bringing back an old event. Riding season is beginning to wind down, but hopefully that only means that we can put the heat and humidity of the summer behind and enjoy some cool comfortable riding this fall. Here s to many more great days of riding and remember to ride safe. Gail Weaver President HOT LINE DISCONNECTED!!! With an annual cost of about $800, and with so many other ways to get ride information (website, weekly s, and the newsletter), it was hard to justify the expense. Anyone needing ride information, or wishing to leave feedback, is invited to contact any club officer or board member. Contact information is always listed on Page 2 of the MBA News. Bicycle Safety Training at Center for the Homeless Under the leadership of Bike Michiana Coalition President Judy Lee, BMC and MBA members conducted a bike safety training session at the Center for the Homeless on Monday, August 16th. The training was focused on the young children present, who were fitted with new helmets provided by BMC/MBA. John Boughton provided first-hand knowledge of bicycle commuting to the workplace. He impressed all present when he related that he had biked every day for the last 43 months! Also representing the MBA were members Peter Janks, and Ellen & Ray Halicki The event concluded with the raffling off of three bikes donated by The Avenue Bike Station. MBA WINDOW DECALS Show your support for cycling and for the MBA by sporting one of our new window decals on your car or truck. The decals are available in two sizes: 3 x 4, and 4 x 6. Either size can be purchased for a dollar from club board members. By an overwhelming vote of the Board of Directors, the MBA has decided that it was time to make a break from the past and do away with the hot line and answering machine, effective September 30, Our thanks to Howard Langdon, MBA s voice on the machine, and to The House of Bicycles for providing a place for the answering machine for all these years. 4

5 Note: these minutes are subject to Board review and approval. Board Meeting August 15, 2010 Officers Present: Gail Weaver, President, Bonnie Yoder, Vice President, Ray Halicki, Vice President, Joyce McNarney, Secretary, Dick Kuehl, Treasurer Board Members Present: Dean Kanalos, Jeff Nolen, Rod Recla, Vawn Recla, Emmitt Troyer, Ellen Halicki (proxy for Chris VandenBossche), Marlon Yoder. Gail opened the meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were passed out. Going forward, we will not read the minutes. Corrections will be made after review by the Board. Corrections to the minutes included adding Marlon Yoder to last month s attendance. Dean Kanalos gave credit to Bonnie Yoder for the decals. Ray Halicki made the motion to accept the corrections; Vawn Recla seconded. Treasurer s Report. Dick Kuehl reported Amishland is almost complete. ALL riders were down about 200 riders. Bonnie Yoder motioned to accept the report; Dean Kanalos seconded. Dick Kuehl discussed the donations from the previous meeting. Donations and Dues are now separated. Dick discussed the rationale for the donation for Bike Michiana Coalition. It was suggested that we wait to see how much grant money Bike Michiana gets before we propose any donations to this organization. Discussion took place on what kind of recognition MBA gets for helping with the helmet program. Discussion took place about other organizations that we supply with volunteers. Gail Weaver, President, will speak with Judy Lee to clarify the relationship with Bike Michiana and the Michiana Bicycle Association in regard to the helmet program and the understanding of the partnership of our relationship. We will table the donation to Bike Michiana until this discussion takes place. Joyce McNarney made the motion that we accept the proposal made by Dick Kuehl regarding dues and donations. Ray Halicki seconded. Club Phone Line. Gail made the motion that we no longer have a phone line. An announcement will be put in the September Newsletter that at the end of September, the phone line will be discontinued. Marlon Yoder seconded. The motion passed. ALL Website. Dick Kuehl presented a proposal for Amishland After presentation and discussion, Dean Kanalos made the motion to proceed with the proposal Dick made to the Board. Bonnie Yoder seconded. The motion passed. Dean Kanalos reported on the jerseys and decals. We have orders for 33 jerseys. There must be 5 jerseys ordered in each category for them to be processed. Dean clarified the fabric and zipper placement. He will place the order on Monday. Amishland Wrap-Up. Dean Kanalos gave a thumbsup on the Sags. Jeff Nolan had heard numerous compliments on the sags, road markings, and overall condition of the ride. We especially received credit for the excellent weather. Outpost and Elkhart Bike Shop would be possible bike shop representatives for next year. Jeff Nolan reported to the Board that he was asked to let the Board know that at one of the SAGS, a dog bit a girl. A short discussion took place. We will try to rectify this situation. John McNarney gave a report on the SAG drivers. They included Steve Guthrie, Doug George, Howard and Tonda Langdon and Joe Dits on Saturday and Dick Couch, Marc Mravec, Gary Gabrich and Russ Taylor on Sunday. John reported that these drivers did an OUTSTANDING job. Forms were passed out asking for feedback on how to better address the needs of riders and the base phone operators. It was suggested that the SAG drivers be compensated for the mileage on their routes. Gail Weaver presented to the Board that all volun- 5

6 teers who do road painting, SAG driving, route checking be paid at the per mile rate per the IRS regulations for non-profit organizations. This mileage would be measured starting at Howe. Ray Halicki made the motion; Emmitt Troyer seconded. The motion passed. Gail would like to extend an invitation to the entire club for additional volunteers for ALL She will have an article in the September Newsletter asking people to become more involved in ALL Jeff Nolan suggested we have a comment box at the registration table for people to give us feedback after the ride. Vawn Recla read a statement that she will not be chairperson for ALL 2011 and that she is also resigning effective immediately from the Board of Directors. We would like to thank Vawn for her work in the MBA and wish her good luck in her future endeavors. Dean Kanalos thanked the Social Committee for the poker ride at the last Wednesday night ride. Gail thanked Ray and Ellen Halicki for procuring the Old National Bank room for our meeting. The Board will meet on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 6PM at the Old National Bank at Heritage Square. Emmitt Troyer made the motion that we adjourn; Dean Kanalos seconded. The meeting adjourned. Joyce McNarney, MBA President PIZZA RIDE Since we are nearing the end of the cycling season (for fair weather cyclists anyway), The Social Committee decided to squeeze in one last social event for the year. Come and ride with us on Wednesday, September 22nd at Northpoint School in Granger. After the ride, MBA members are invited to saunter over to Mancino s on St. Rte. 23 in Granger for pizza and soft drinks, on the MBA! So we know how many to expect, give Ellen a call at , or at raynellen@att.net if you are planning to attend. If it rains, the party is still on, we will just eat sooner. Amishland & Lakes 2011 Ellen Halicki Social Committee Chairman Club members are needed now to fill all positions to start planning the 2011 Amishland ride. We need people for advertising, publishing, recruiting and many more positions to get this ride off to a good start. Please contact Gail Weaver at mlweaver@imbroadband.com or call if you are interested in working on the 2011 committee or have any ideas that you would like to pass along. It takes a lot of good people to make this a success. We don t have time to waste so please contact me right away if you are interested in being a part of this great event. Gail 6

7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BIKE MICHIANA FOR HOSPICE Hello 2009 Bike Michiana for Hospice volunteers, BICYCLING MAGAZINE: Best Overall Event, Longest Running Event, Largest Event, Best Map, and Best Entertainment. (1999) The Hilly Hundred is on October 8, 9, and 10, Registration NOW OPEN! HILLY HUNDRED PHOTO CONTEST 2009 WIN- NERS! 1. Hills 2009 Hilly Hundred Photo Gallery Top Ten Reasons to Ride the Hilly 6. Costume Contest (Contestants on Bikes) 2. Well Organized Event 7. Entertainment 3. Vendor Tent (great deals) 8. Fall Colors 4. Carefully Selected Route 9. Rest Stop Entertainment My name is Pete Jank and I'm taking over for Rob Shellhamer as the volunteer chair for volunteers for this years Bike Michiana for Hospice. We hope that you can volunteer again this year. This year's event is Sunday, September 12, same times as last year. St. Pat's will again be the registration/start and finish. We will have the same SAG locations as last year plus an additional SAG in SW Michigan Wine Country for an added mile route. SAG's will run basically the same as last year with some new and improved menus. So, we need volunteers for the following: 1. St. Pat's registration - Vawn Recla leader 2. Pinhook SAG (early & late shift) - Cafe Indulgences food - Sean Wojowski, leader 3. Spicer Lake SAG (early & late shift) - Yesterday's food - Bill Corbett leader 4. Elbel SAG (early & late shift) - LaSalle Grill food - Amy Judd leader 5. Wine Country SAG (early & late shift) - Fiddler's Hearth food - Pete Jank leader 6. St. Pat's Post Ride - various menus - Judy Lee leader Please respond back to me with which location and which shift you want. 5. Rest Stop Food (try the chicken) 10. Hills Thank you in advance for your commitment. Pete Jank The Central Indiana Bicycling Association, Inc. (CIBA) is proud to sponsor the Annual Hilly Hundred Weekend, a classic bicycle event designed for the touring bicyclist. If you like a bicycling challenge that includes entertainment and fellowship with more than 5,500 bicyclists from over 40 states and several foreign countries, the Hilly is for you. 7

8 ALL ARE WELCOME TO RIDE WITH THE MBA. FOR LATE INFO CALL THE HELMET USE IS MANDATORY ON ALL CLUB RIDES. ALL START TIMES ARE INDIANA TIMES MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION RIDE SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER WEEKEND RIDES Weekend rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can download a copy from the Weekend Maps list on the MBA website at mbabike.com. To obtain a complete set of maps and cue sheets contact Chris Vanden Bossche at , cvandenb@nd.edu, or at a ride. September Weekend Rides Saturday, September, 4, 2010 at 9 a.m. Sumnerville Northeast. These routes head north through beautiful country around Sister Lakes and then circle down northwest of Dowagiac. Distances: 14, 24, 31, 44, 56, 71. Sumnerville is a village 7 miles north of Niles and about 1 mile west of MI-51. Park at the church (61268 Indian Lake Rd.) on the west side of Indian Lake Rd, just south of Pokagon Rd. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 9 a.m. Pinhook. These routes take us north towards Buchanan in lovely southwest Michigan. Distances: 15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Park at Pinhook park and take the bike path north to Darden where the routes begin. Monday, September 6, Labor Day, at 9 a.m. Osolo North. These routes head north towards Vandalia, east toward Constantine and then return north of Bristol. Distances: 11, 22, 30, 44, 50, 60. Meet at Osolo Elementary School (24975 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN) on the north side of Elkhart at the intersection of CR6 (Cleveland Rd in St. Joe county) and CR11 (aka Osolo Rd), east of Cassopolis St (IN-19). Saturday, September, 11, 2010 at 9 a.m. Edwardsburg North. Head north over a few rolling hills towards Cassopolis and Dowagiac and return via Eagle Lake. Distances: 17, 26, 35, 44, 55, 66. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana). Sunday, September 12, Packet pick-up opens at 8 a.m. Bike Michiana for Hospice. The ride supports two great causes, Hospice and the Bike Michiana Coalition, of which MBA is a member. The ride starts and ends at St. Patrick s Park with distances options of: 25, 50, 62, and miles. Sag food supplied by the people from Lasalle Grill, Yesterday s, Fiddler s Hearth and Indulgence! For registration and further information go to: Saturday, September, 18, 2010 at 9 a.m. Breakfast Ride: Cassopolis to Vandalia. This ride will take us to the Farmhouse Restaurant outside of Vandalia. Distances: 20, 42, 49 (long leg out and 11-mile return for all routes). Cinnamon rolls, baked oatmeal, and farmer s casserole! The ride starts from Cassopolis High School (22721 Diamond Cove Street, Cassopolis, MI), which is south of Cassopolis center, and just east of MI-62. A host will provide maps and directions at 8

9 the ride start. We d like to have an approximate count so if you are planning to join us please rsvp to cvandenb@nd.edu. Farmhouse Restaurant website: Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 9 a.m. Buchanan North. Head north through wine country and expect some hills in this area of glacial moraines. Distances: 14, 20, 34, 44, 54, 63. Meet at Buchanan Middle School (610 W 4th St.), which is a few blocks north and west of the town s main intersection at Redbud and Front. Saturday, September, 25, 2010 at 9 a.m. Moran Elementary School. These routes head south to Wakarusa, the longer ones travelling on to Nappanee and then east and north towards Goshen. Distances: 21, 35, 45, 57, 62. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N Beech Rd, Osceola), which is about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile west of the Elkhart County line. Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 9 a.m. Warren. This route heads southwest toward Fish Lake. A couple miles of chip and seal near the start/finish are more than made up for by the pleasant roads of La Porte County. Distances: 18, 25, 32, 39, 50, 61. Park at Warren Elementary School (55400 Quince Rd), which is in Lydick west of South Bend, ½ mile south of Edison, 1 mile north of SR-2 (Western) & 2 miles west of the US-20/31 Bypass. Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 11 a.m. Sumnerville Northwest. Head north of Berrien Springs along the river (Hipps Hollow Rd is as fun as its name!) through orchard country and count on a stop at Tree-mendous Fruit Farm. Distances: 21, 31, 42, 48, 59, 67. Sumnerville is a village 7 miles north of Niles and about 1 mile west of MI-51. Park at the church (61268 Indian Lake Rd.) on the west side of Indian Lake Rd, just south of Pokagon Rd. Sunday, October 3, 201 at 11 a.m. Edwardsburg East. These routes run east towards Union, with the longer ones heading north from there toward Birch Lake. Distances: 17, 26, 34, 44, 55, 66. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana). MONDAY EVENING RIDES REGULARS: BRING MONDAY LEISURE RIDE MAPS (THE L1-L14 SET) TO THOSE RIDES September Monday Evening Leisure Rides. Leisure rides average about 10 mph and experienced hosts ensure that all cyclists stay together. Monday September 6, 2010 at 6 p.m. Horizon. This 11-mile route is mostly flat with the exception of a couple of tollroad overpasses. Meet at Horizon Elementary School (10060 Brummitt Rd), which is in northeastern St. Joseph County north of Cleveland Rd and the Toll Road between Beech and Ash Rds. 9

10 Monday September 13, 2010 at 6 p.m. Portage Prairie. This 10-mile route travels the pleasant, and apart from a couple overpasses mostly flat, roads northwest of South Bend. The ride starts from Portage Prairie Church (2450 Orange Road ), which is north of Bertrand Rd and south of Chicago Trail. Monday September 20, 2010 at 6 p.m. Osolo. An 11-mile loop north of the St. Joseph River in Elkhart. Meet at Osolo Elementary School (24975 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN) on the north side of Elkhart at the intersection of CR6 (Cleveland Rd in St. Joe county) and CR11 (aka Osolo Rd), east of Cassopolis St (IN-19). Monday September 27, 2010 at 6 p.m. Pinhook. One of our most popular leisure rides, this route takes the bike path along Riverside, travels along the river to IUSB, then turns north and loops through the Notre Dame campus. Most of the route is on bike paths and marked bike lanes. Meet at Pinhook Park, which is at 2801 Riverside Dr., just south of Cleveland Rd. This concludes the schedule of leisure rides for See you in 2011! TUESDAY MORNING RIDES Tuesday rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can download a copy from the Tuesday Maps list on the MBA website at mbabike.com. Tuesday rides do not have a host so bring your own map or ask another member at the ride. You can download a copy from the Tuesday Maps list on the MBA website at mbabike.com. Two Options for Tuesday, September 7 9:00 a.m. Knollwood. These routes quickly exit the suburbs and emerge into southern Michigan; the long route loops the Morris Farms. Distances: 10, 20, 23, 32, 40. Park at the Knollwood Country Club (16633 Baywood Ln, Granger, IN), which is north of University Park Mall, just west of the intersection of Adams and Grape. 10:00 a.m. South Bend time (9:00 Chicago time). Chicago Bike Path. Ride the Chicago bike path along Lake Shore Drive from the Museum of Science and Industry to Grant Park and back approximately 38 miles (or turn around earlier for a shorter ride). We will ride as a group. Stop for lunch on the return leg at Navy Pier. Park at the Museum of Science and Industry. Contact Ray at Tuesday, September 14, at 9 a. m. Moran. These routes head south toward Wakarusa through mostly flat farmland in Elkhart county. Distances: 12, 19, 26, 33, 44. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N Beech Rd, Osceola), which is about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile west of the Elkhart County line. Tuesday, September 21, at 9 a. m. Pinhook. These routes take us north towards Buchanan in lovely southwest Michigan. Distances: 15, 22, 30, 43, 51, 64. Park at Pinhook park and take the bike path north to Darden where the routes begin. 10

11 Tuesday, September 28, at 9 a. m. Edwardsburg. Head north toward Dowagiac and Southwest Michigan College and expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 16, 22, 35, 45. Meet at the High School (69410 Section Street, Edwardsburg, MI), the southernmost school on Section St, which runs south of US-12 and parallel to MI-62 (IN-23 in Indiana). Tuesday, October 5, at 10 a. m. Jackson Middle School. This route takes us southwest toward Potato Creek State Park and North Liberty. Expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 15, 20, 31, 41. Jackson School (5501 S. Miami Rd., South Bend) is at the intersection of Miami and Jackson Rds., just south of the US-20 bypass. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIDES RIDE MAPS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE RIDE START BY THE RIDE HOSTS Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 6 p.m. Knollwood. These routes quickly exit the suburbs and emerge into southern Michigan east of Niles. Distances: 15, 19, 24, 28, 35. Park at the Knollwood Country Club (16633 Baywood Ln, Granger, IN), which is north of University Park Mall, just west of the intersection of Adams and Grape. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 6 p.m. Moran. Enjoy the mostly flat Indiana farmland southeast of Osceola. Distances: 13, 17, 23, 28, 33. Meet at Moran Elementary School (305 N Beech Rd, Osceola), which is about two blocks north of Lincolnway and one mile west of the Elkhart County line. During the school year park on the street. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 6 p.m. Tire Rack West. This new route, which replaces the old Warren route (and the chip and seal on Edison and Early), takes us west towards Hudson Lake. Distances: 15, 23, 26, 30, 35. Park at the far (west) end of the lot on the north side of the Tire Rack (7101 Vorden Parkway), which is just southwest of the Indiana Toll Road/US-31 Bypass interchange. The entrance to the lot is on the Vorden Parkway off Olive St. between Old Cleveland and Brick. Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME. Northpoint Pizza Ride. Well not exactly a pizza ride, but all club members are invited to meet at Mancino s on SR 23 in Granger after the ride for pizza and soft drinks provided by the MBA. Please RSVP to Ellen at raynellen@att.net, or if you plan to attend. Roll past Garver and (for most routes) Eagle Lakes in southern Cass county. Distances: 14, 19, 23, 28. Park at Northpoint Elementary School (50800 Cherry Rd, Granger), which is just north of the intersection of Cherry and Adams Rds and west of the Adams/IN-23 traffic signal. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Grissom East. These very flat roads take us east through farmland towards Wakarusa. Distances: 16, 20, 24. Meet on the north side of Grissom Middle School (13881 Kern Rd.), which is at the intersection of Kern and Elm, 1 mile south of US-20 and 2 miles east of IN-331. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. Hay. Head southwest of South Bend towards Potato Creek State Park and expect some newly improved roads. Distances: 16, 21. Hay Elementary School (19685 Johnson Rd., South Bend, IN) is south of South Bend between US-31 and Miami. 11

12 MBA NEWS Michiana Bicycle Association PO Box 182 Granger, IN Membership, Newsletter Application, and Dues Mail to: Michiana Bicycle Association PO Box 182 Granger, IN Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone Number: Cell: May we publish this information in the MBA handbook? Please check one: Yes No Call me when you need help with: Meetings & Social Events Hosting Weekly Rides Education & Safety Programs Ride Committee Major Events Newsletter snail mail Make check payable to MBA Membership fee...$25.00 (Age 70 or older- free ($0.00) Total Enclosed...$ Please check: New Member Renewal Address Change Name & ages of participating bicyclists in immediate family: 12 Disclaimer - MUST BE SIGNED In signing this form for myself or the applicant names (if he or she is under 21), I agree to absolve all of the organizers, officers, sponsors and members of the Michiana Bicycle Association, Inc. be they individuals or organizations, singly, or collectively, of all blame for any injury, misadventure, harm/loss or inconvenience suffered as a result of taking part in the scheduled or non-scheduled activities or the Michiana Bicycle Association. Signature: Date: