Peace River Riders Bicycle Club Newsletter

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1 Peace River Riders Bicycle Club Newsletter February 2010 Volume 2, Issue 2 Special Notes to all Club Members Mark you calendar to attend the next meeting. Volunteer for a committee assignment or suggest a new idea. Contact Court and volunteer to assist with activities for one or our upcoming bike events. Invite at least one friend to attend a meeting and join our club. January Club Meeting - Highlights resident Bill Chudoba P kicked off our first meeting of the new year on January 12, 2010 at the Charlotte County Health Department in Punta Gorda with a big Welcome and Happy New Year wish to all members. A big Thank You goes out to Eric Stockley for making arrangements for the use of the Charlotte County Health Department s conference room. What a great facility, with plenty of seats and a large meeting room, Thank You Eric! The meeting continued with Club Officer comments on the following items: Tonight s Guest Speaker Treasury Report American League of Riders Club Insurance Update Membership Dues Upcoming Rides PRR & SCOR on Facebook After officer comments, our Guest Speaker Keith Sieracki clipped-in and began a very impressive and informative presentation on Health, Fitness and Nutrition for cyclist. See Page 2 for details! Guest Speaker Keith Sieracki begins his presentation on Health, Fitness and Nutrition. Inside this issue: Guest Speaker Highlights 2 Insurance and Biking Should I carry bike insurance? What exactly can my home owners insurance policy cover related to my bike rides? Please join us for a discussion on these and other topics associated with biking and insurance at our next club meeting. February - Guest Speaker Our Guest Speaker is Darol H. M. Carr, Attorney at Law with the of Farr Law Firm. Mr. Carr is a Director at the Farr Law Firm. He concentrates his legal practice in personal injury law, commercial litigation, and civil litigation. WHEN: February 9, 2010 TIME: 7:00 PM WHERE: 514 Grace Street Punta Gorda - Charlotte Club News and Happenings SCOR Update Page Local Ride Schedule Upcoming Bike Events Calendar Club Information 8 Registration Form Poker Ride Registra PRR First Annual Poker Ride.see page 3 for details!

2 Page 2 Health, Fitness and Nutrition Guest Speaker - Keith Sieracki What a way to ride in on the new year, a Great Guest Speaker! After the holidays, day light ending by 6:00 each night and our cold spell, all riders were interested in any information and tips on better riding, general fitness and nutrition. At our January Club Meeting, we were pleased to have as our guest speaker Mr. Keith Sieracki, a well educated and experienced athletic instructor and trainer in exercise physiology and sports medicine. Keith provided an excellent presentation with several slides on a wide range of topics from general fitness objectives, why and how much to exercise and how to stay motivated. Keith also talked about nutrition, what and how much to eat and drink on various rides. Keith talked about drinking water, sports drinks and how much food you should eat depending on your particular ride and personal goals. Keith presented a lot of information and we hope to invite him back to discuss some topics in more detail. We will also see if we can post some of the information on future newsletters. Even More from Keith Sieracki & Preston Vulgamore...S T R E T C H I N G And for the finally, Keith presented Preston Vulgamore to show us a few simple stretches. Keith and Preston provided attendees with a examples of various stretching activities we can do before, during and after our rides. Some can be done with the bike (on or off), while others can be performed on the floor or by standing or holding a chair. Keith Sieracki Bio Keith is a member of PRR Bike Club and SCOR. BS degree sports med from Central Michigan University. Certified athletic trainer since MS Graduate degree - exercise physiology from Oakland University in Michigan Instructor and Athletic Trainer at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire for 4 years. Primary medical coverage/rehabilitation for football, wrestling, baseball. Graduate Degree - Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies from Massachusetts College Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Worked as PA in Cardiology for last 6 years. Active cyclist for 20 years. Amateur Mountain Bike racer and triathelete in MI and NH. Medical liaison / SCOR and PRR Bike Club. Keith and Preston stressed the need to stretch each and every time we ride and it is important to stretch after the ride as well. Again we hope to post some of these in future newsletters.

3 Page 3 Florida Bicycle Association Accepts New Board Member - Earl Lang Happy Birthday to Earl Lang, means cake for club members. Plus Earl was kind enough to donate his $26 50/50 prize money back to the club. Happy Birthday and Thanks Earl! Florida Bicycle Association (FBA) confirmed Earl Lang as a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida Bicycle Association on January 10, The FBA is a state wide advocacy organization dedicated to alternative transportation issues throughout the State. FBA sponsors a State Bicycle Summit in the state capital each year where members are afforded the opportunity to speak with their elected officials. The FBA also promotes and attends the National Bicycle Summit every year in Washington DC where they promote bicycling in Florida to the Congress and Senate. PRR First Annual Poker Ride This is one ride you do not want to miss... Great meeting location and routes, with a wide range of eating menus and BIG prizes! Join us for our First Annual Poker Ride. WHEN: March 6, 2010 WHERE: Fisherman s Village, Punta Gorda REGISTRATION: Between 9:00 am and 10:00 am RIDES LEAVE: Between 9:30 and 10:30 am RIDE MILES: 15, 25 and 45 Miles ROUTE MAPS/MARKING: Yes SAG STOP: water, great food available after ride PRIZES: First place prize is $100, Second place wins $50 and third place takes home $25. Additional consolation prize awarded as well. RULES: Begin ride at and pedal to designated ride stops as shown on route map. Stop, take a drink, relax and pick up a sealed envelope with your card inside. Pedal to end and pick up last card and record your score. Prizes will be awarded beginning at 2:30 pm in the center court of Fisherman s Village. After your ride, relax and enjoy the shops, restaurants of Fisherman Village and the beautiful view of Charlotte Harbor. Make it a Great Biking Day and Fun Filled Afternoon! See our Web Site for details: PRR Joins League of American Bicyclists Bill informed club members that PRR has joined the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), which represents the interests of the nation's 57 million cyclists. The LAB has provided insurance information to the PRR Bike Club. With a current membership of 300,000 affiliated cyclists, including 25,000 individuals and 700 affiliated organizations, the League works to bring better bicycling to your community. Committees and Volunteers - Please donate a little of your time to help out on PRR Club Rides and Committees. Please sign up for the following and/or suggest a new one... Community Bike Route Signs Local Route Maps Ride Activities Support PRR Club Meeting News PRR Jersey Design - Chrissie and Kim have volunteered to coordinate work on our new jersey design. Chrissie is working with vendors on a couple of layouts and plans to present them for comment at our February meeting. Thanks Chrissie! Membership - It is a new year and with that brings our need to collect 2010 membership dues. Please visit our web site to print off the application form and send it to Sheryl. We appreciate your support and hope you can invite a friend to join in on all the fun! Treasury Report - Sheryl gave a brief overview of the club accounting activities. The Club s bank account balance is positive and 2009 s expenditures went primarily to the First Annual PPR Bicycle Classis Ride, the Solomon Castle Ride and the Christmas Party.

4 Page 4 SCOR Update and Myakka State Park Ride It was a slow start to the New Year what with the first two Saturdays getting rained out and the Sunday rides being so windy. Jan 16 we began to re-group with a pleasant ride on the Legacy trail in Venice. We met at the old Venice Rail Road station and ended up on Venice beach, fifteen miles of traffic free riding made for a nice start to the year. Over a relaxing brunch after the ride the topic of discussion was where did all our newly gained fitness go over Christmas and how were we going to get it back. January 23 was probably the best SCOR ride to date. We had a couple of new riders join us and hope they will be joining the club. Bill and Liz joined us and by all accounts they had a good time. We met at the parking lot at in the Myakka State Park for a leisurely ride to the north gate. At this point half of the group opted to go outside the park for a faster pacer ride and a look at the local horse farms. The rest of us cruised back through the park to wait at the restaurant for the others to join us. If you haven t been to the park recently please note it now has a great restaurant (Even had Gator Stew and Gator Bite on the menu), gift store and restrooms. Considering we are In Season there was very little traffic and the traffic we did encounter was very respectful of cyclists. We had 13 riders in all which is a good attendance for a SCOR ride. This is one ride we will be sure to repeat in 3-4 months time. We are closing the month out by joining the Coastal Cruisers Bicycle Club (CCBC) on Saturday 30 th for their annual Rotunda Ride with a Pot Luck lunch and SWAP Meet to follow. I went to this a few years ago and it was great fun, not to mention picking up some great deals on used bicycle stuff. CCBC has several rides that day including a mph ride that just fits in nicely with where many of the SCOR riders feel most comfortable so we are expecting a fun and calorie packed day. We appreciate the Coastal Cruisers for opening up this ride and making us welcome. I will report on this ride next month. To see what rides SCOR is putting on in February please got o our web site at Eric Stockley SCOR Coordinator Riders suited-up and get ready for a great ride at the park. Lots to see and explore. Looking at all those alligators, sure makes me feel good about being on the road and not in the water.

5 Page 5 Date & Time Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays 7:00 PM Fridays 7:30 AM Saturdays 8:00 AM Saturdays 8:30 AM Saturdays 8:30 AM Saturdays 8:30 AM Sundays (2nd and 4th) 7:30 AM Location & Ride Coordinator Bicycle Center Kim Laishley Park at 41 Bridge Court Bicycle Center Shawn (call on Friday for details) ACME Bike Shop Karen and Earl or ACME Bike Shop Karen and Earl or ACME Bike Shop Karen and Earl or Winn Dixie Parking Lot (Hwy 17 and Bermont Road) Court Ride Pace, Miles, Drop Policy...It is a NEW year and we Need Additional Rides.. Please Let Us Know When and Where You Ride Let s Make a Route Map and Add it to Our List - Any Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Rides! 10 MPH or Less, 10 to 12 miles No Drop Lights Required Avg. 17 MPH, 40 miles, Drop MPH 35 to 75 miles, Drop 8 10 MPH 10 to 12 miles, No Drop MPH 28 to 30 miles, No Drop MPH 28 to 30 miles, Drop MPH 50 Miles, Drop Please visit the SCOR website to obtain information on other Great Rides

6 Page 6 FEBRUARY 2010 February 14, Venice Fl Carlton Reserve Down and Dirty Duathlon Down and Dirty Duathlon located at the Carlton Reserve in Venice. The days events include a kids fun run and individual or 2 person duo teams (run and ride). Registration begins at 7:30 am. Kids Fun Run begins at 8:30 am and the Duathlon begins at 9:30 am. All proceeds from this event will benefit the friends of the Carlton Reserve. Contact Rick Storsberg at rstorsberg@scgov.net. The event hotline is For additional information and registration forms please visit the following web site: February 20, Punta Gorda Fl 3rd Annual Bike/Run/Walk Family Fun Day - Jake s Ride j.d.r.f A charity bike ride for juvenile diabetes research foundation--ride for Jake through Punta Gorda. 9, 35 and 65 mile ride options.their is also a 5mile run/walk. Call for more information. MARCH 2010 March 6, Punta Gorda Fl First Annual Peace River Riders Poker Run This is one ride you do not want to miss... Great meeting location and routes, with a wide range of eating menus and BIG prizes! Join us for our First Annual Poker Ride. See page 3 for details. March 7, Fort Myers, Fl 12th Annual Royal Palm Classic The 12th Annual Royal Palm Classic is Sunday, March 7, and starts at Buckingham Park, 9800 Buckingham Road in Fort Myers, Fla. Registration opens at 7 a.m. Registration fee is $25 if received before March 3 and $30 after March 3. Fees includes lunch, a T- shirt, and a water bottle, which are guaranteed for those who register by Feb. 24. Children under 15 who are accompanied by an adult can ride for free. Children riding free are not eligible for a T-Shirt. The bike tour features four rides this year, a 15-miler, a 30-miler, a 62-miler and 100 mile ride. For additional information and registration forms please visit the following web site: APRIL 2010 April 10 thru 16, Florida Multi-Day Event - Ladies Only 4th Annual Wheelin Women Ride - Contact Karen at ACME Bike Shop Times running out, I already have 26 ladies signed up and it's only January. Last year we had 24. This is not a race it is a gathering of women for camaraderie, friendship and a sense of accomplishment. LADIES ONLY and requirements are you must ride a road bike or fitness bike which is a road bike style but with straight handlebars and a little wider tires. You must be able to ride at least 50 miles a day. Last year we road between 55 to 85 miles per day. You have all day, it's a piece of cake, it's just getting your bottom used to it and your stamina. Last year we had several ladies in their 70's and they were amazing, they out rode some of us younger ones. Sag carries your belongings. Fee is $200. which covers sag drivers round trip, beverages & snacks carried in sag van, rental vans, all fuel, maps, misc. Also covers refreshments at meeting/bicycle repair class before we leave. Last year we had t- shirts, I'm working on a possible jersey this year. I book the hotels and give you the info to reserve your room with however many roomies you want to share the expense. You are responsible for your meals, usually breakfast is covered at the motel.

7 Page 7 MAY 2010 May 1 and 2, Punta Gorda, Fl Play and Pedal in Paradise Punta Gorda Bicycle Festival on Charlotte Harbor with Events for Everybody. 2 days, 12 events that will appeal to the whole family. Rides from 7 to 100 miles. Stay Tuned for upcoming information. Please contact Earl Lang to volunteer for various activities for this great event. NOVEMBER 2010 November 14, Punta Gorda Fl 1st Annual Cranks Giving Ride Mark your calendars now, for this innovated unique ride event. Plan to use your legs and bike to pedal around the town and pickup donated items from local stores and deliver to those in need. Plans are in development and additional information will follow. Chatter Rides These rides have been talked about at previous meetings and ride events, let s keep the chatter up and make them into real rides: Spring Break Ride Scavenger Hunt Ride To all New Members: Welcome to the Peace River Riders Bike Club! We hope you enjoy our club where we focus on great rides, tons of fun as we support all types of rides. Please join us at our monthly meetings and get involved. Thanks for signing up we look forward to seeing you on the road! Last Name First Name Date Joined Bennett Richard 12/2/2009 Buchanan Scott 1/12/2010 Buchanan Melinda 1/12/2010 Campenella Kim 10/7/2009 Duffy Leo 10/22/2009 Flecha John 1/12/2010 Flecha Evelyn 1/12/2010 Hammer Lee 10/6/2009 Hansman Robert 10/5/2009 Harry Jane 12/21/2009 Hollett Marcia 10/8/2009 Holt Johnnie 11/4/2009 Lantzer Debi 12/21/2009 Mathiesen Lillian 12/21/2009 Scott Dick 10/1/2009 Scott Cathy 10/1/2009 Lukacova Zuzka 11/7/2009

8 Page 8 Sponsors Please follow these business s and sponsor our bike club. For a small donation your business card can be placed here and seen by all. Voted The Best of Charlotte County by readers of the Charlotte Sun Newspaper - for the 7th year in a row! CARBON FIBER SPONSORSHIP INCLUDES: LINK TO SPONSOR WEBPAGE AD (BUSINESS CARD OR LOGO) ON PRR WEBSITE AD (BUSINESS CARD OR LOGO) IN PRR NEWSLETTER - BUSINESS CARD SIZE SPACE 2 MAJOR NEWSLETTER EVENT SPACE (EXAMPLE: STORE DISCOUNT SALE) NEWSLETTER RECEIPIENT AS CORPORATE MEMBER YOUR CARD HERE February Club Meeting WHEN: February 9, 2010 TIME: 7:00 PM WHERE: 514 Grace Street, Punta Gorda Charlotte County Health Department The best place to park is in the large parking lot on Ann Street between Taylor Road and Cooper Street. We are located off of Cooper Street opposite Charlotte High School. Peace River Riders Mission Statement We are a casual bike riding club geared toward fun! We have a no drop policy on our rides unless otherwise indicated. We encourage bicycling as a transportation method; as well as a leisure activity, beneficial form of exercise, and as a sport. We endeavor to advance bicyclists rights and encourage safe bicycling practices. Recognizing the need for increased presence at the Local, State, and Federal levels of government the Club will support Political Action, Advocacy, and become a member of organizations such as: The League of American Bicyclists, Bikes Belong, and any other chosen by the Officers as worthy of our financial support. Club Information Officers President-Bill Chudoba Vice-President-Kim Campanella Secretary-Sharon Brunhuber Treasurer-Sheryl Martin Membership- Website-Maria Bailey Publicist-Ron Ridenour Safety Advocate-Earl Lang Activities Coordinator - Court Nederveld SCOR Coordinator-Eric Stockley Web Site: Yahoo Group (Blog and Chat) Facebook Search for Peace River Riders and SCOR, both are on Facebook.

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10 Peace River Riders Bicycle Club 1st Annual Poker Ride MAR 6 th Family Bicycling Events 3 RIDES to choose from 15 or 25 or 45 miles - Starts & Finishes at FISHERMEN VILLAGE, Punta Gorda, FL Look for the Event Tent in Parking Lot Entry Fee: Pre-registration $ 15 PRR Club Member $ 10 Event Day $ 20 PRIZES: $100, $ 50, $ 25 plus Consolation prizes, all presented at 2pm Center Court Fishermen s Village $25 to Club w/most riders attending (wearing club shirt or showing membership card) *** & a 50/50 RAFFLE Ride Times: 9:00am - Registration 9:30am - 45 miles 10:00am - 25 miles 10:15am - 15miles Registration form also online at: MAIL ENTRY FORM & FEE to: S. Martin Omie Ave Port Charlotte, FL or questions call (941) or adakeep@yahoo.com Name: Phone: Address: City/State/Zip: Over 18 years day of ride yes no Read, Sign & Date the Release Below: I wish to participate in the Peace River Rider Bicycle Club s Poker Ride, a fun bicycle ride event. In signing this release for myself or for the named entrant (when entrant is under 18), I understand the intent of this release and agree to and will discharge, release, absolve and hold harmless the Peace River Rider Bicycle Club, their officers, ride leaders, volunteers and any other parties connected with this event in any way whatsoever, jointly and severally from and against any and all blame or liability, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience or damages sustained as a result of taking part in this event or in any activities associated therewith. In the case of a minor entrant, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above mentioned parties, jointly and severally, for any claims for injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience, or damages which said minor may sustain by virtue of his/her participation in this event. I also consent to and permit emergency medical treatment in the event of an injury or illness sustained as a result of taking part in this event or in any activities associated therewith. I realize that not only is the integrity of the sport of bicycling at stake when I ride in any one of the Peace River Rider events, but also the lives and personal safety of myself and others. I shall heed traffic laws and regulations, listen to the advice of the ride leader and fellow leaders, practice courtesy and safety in cycling and help make this ride the enjoyable event it is intended to be. Since the chance of head injury is considerably reduced by wearing an ANSI/Snell approved helmet, helmets are required. Children under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Entrant Signature Date Signature of Parent/Guardian if under 18 years of age Date