Presidents Corner Two-County musings and upcoming club needs Capital Coach House st Avenue SW, Olympia

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1 CapitalBicyclingClub news Olympia,WA July 2014 Available on the web at: and at finer local bike shops Presidents Corner Two-County musings and upcoming club needs By Bill Stevenson, CBC President CBC President Bill Stevenson with Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee who rode the Two-County 105 mile route this year. Upcoming 2014 CBC Board and General Meetings Bill Keim - CBC member and booth volunteer Today was the day of the Two-County Double Metric Century. At the point I left we had over three-hundred people taking part. Certainly not our biggest turn out, but significantly up from last year, and trending in the right direction. Before the ride I couldn t help but think of some of the early years for the event and imagining how excited we would have been to get fifty riders let alone three hundred. Times change and sometimes not for the better. Now the Two-County is a fundraiser which allows us to support various worthy projects such as the Bicycle Commuter Contest, Bikes for Kids, and the Thurston County Bike Map. In the early days of the club we didn t fund anything because we didn t have any money. For many years our only source of income was membership dues, which barely covered the cost of our newsletter. In fact, the first several years there was no charge for the Two-County, or any of the club rides. Those of you who read the minutes of the CBC board meetings may be aware that we will soon be considering making some major changes in the nature of events we sponsor and examining the CBC s role in Thurston County. I d appreciate input from club members regarding the direction the club is headed and in what ways we might better serve cycling and you our members. Please don t say you just want to ride your bike and be left alone. I d really like to see some fresh ideas and energy. We ve had some interesting ideas proposed, but I do have concerns that bigger events will require more volunteers, and volunteer hours, which I m sure most of you are aware is always a challenge. It was great that when push came to shove many of you stepped up and volunteered for the Two-County, but we always seem to struggle, with a few folks doing more work than they should. Volunteer burn out is, and has been, a major problem from the very beginning of the CBC. My hope is that if we can develop a strong consensus on what we would be excited to see in both events and projects that the CBC should support, some of our perennial problems might disappear. My personal is wdstevenso@gmail.com. That isn t a typo - stevenso, there is a jazz guitarist with the same name as me, he got there first. I promise I ll read every word you send. And by the way, club elections are in October. There is always room for new blood. Capital Coach House st Avenue SW, Olympia (off of Capitol Way and 22nd Street) First Wednesday of the Month: Next meeting - July 2nd Board Meetings - 6:30 pm; General Mtg. Programs - 7:30 pm Contact Shawn Stevenson for program information or to offer your ideas for programs or roaddisciple@msn.com

2 CBC Summer Road Ride Roster 2014 Sunday Morning Skills Ride This ride runs year-round Departs 11:00 a.m. from The Bike Stand (new location!) 408 Olympia Ave NE, Rain or shine. Relaxed fitness/pace lines Distance: miles. Pace: mph. Leader Bill Stevenson Sunday Afternoon Leisure Ride Sunday Afternoon Leisure rides are designed to be low key, non-paceline rides that are no more than 12 to 15 miles in length. We will stay together, regroup as necessary, wait for riders with mechanical problems and maybe stop for coffee or ice cream somewhere on the route. Strong riders might not be interested in this series of rides, but riders who are just starting, riders who are recovering from injury, and folks who want to ride for less than two hours. Kids who bring an adult are welcome to come along. All rides depart at 1:30 p.m. Please arrive minutes early and be ready to go at the departure time. July 6 - Summit Lake Store 120 Wilson Road NW, Olympia WA July 13 - Littlerock Elementary Littlerock Rd SW, Littlerock WA July 20 - Forza s Coffee in Dupont 1520 Wilmington Drive, Dupont, WA July 27 - Kettle View Park 1250 Eagle Bend Dr. SE, Olympia WA Near Briggs YMCA August 3 - TBA We need a leader for this date. Unless otherwise indicated, the Ride Leader is J.D. Miller jmille2788@aol.com 2 capitalbicyclingclub.org Beginning Riders Training Group with assistance from Joy Ride Bikes The purpose of the rides is to improve riding skills. The participants may ride any style of bike. The ride will last and hour to an hour and a half. The rides will start the first Monday in May and run thru the end of August. Meet at Joy Ride Bikes on Mondays at 6 pm (except holidays). Participants in need of the most basic skills should meet at 5:30 pm for additional training. Ride leaders are Michelle Kautzman and Jenny Mercer. Joy Ride Bikes: 1225 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA (360) Tuesday/Thursday night rides Social Ride The ride emphasizes fun and meeting other cyclists while getting a moderate workout and building group riding skills. The ride will often break into multiple groups. At minimum, participants should be able to maintain a pace of mph over level ground. Distance ranges between miles depending on available daylight. Rain cancels this ride. Arrive minutes early to get ready so you don t delay other riders. Pace may vary depending on who shows up to ride on any given day. Ride Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (April Sept.) Location: Marathon Park - Deschutes Parkway, Olympia Depart time: 6:00 pm Ride Leader/Organizer: David Brine Phone: d.brine@comcast.net Fitness Ride 1 This ride emphasizes fitness and paceline riding skills, with a tempo of 18+ mph. Distance is about 25 miles. Arrive minutes early to get ready so you don t delay other riders. Pace may vary depending on who shows up to ride on any given day. Ride Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (April Sept.) Location: The Bike Stand parking lot Olympia Ave NE, Olympia Depart time: 6:00 pm Ride Leader/Organizer: Bill Stevenson Phone: Fitness Ride 2 This ride is geared for strong cyclists who are looking to ride fast and build fitness. The pace is mph. Distance ranges between miles. Ride leaders will rotate among 4-5 volunteers. Arrive minutes early to get ready so you don t delay other riders. Pace may vary depending on who shows up to ride on any given day. Tuesdays & Thursdays Ride Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (April Sept.) Location: Tumwater Falls Park Deschutes Pkwy. SW, Tumwater Depart time: 6:00 pm Ride Leader/Organizer: Bill Sloane Phone: ext. 108 (w) or (h) BillS@msgsarch.com

3 Washington State s First US Bike Route Designated By Louise McGrody, WA Bikes Bicycling in the nation s #1 Bicycle Friendly State just got a boost: official designation of Washington s first interstate bike route in the nationwide US Bicycle Route System. The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has approved official recognition for USBR 10. It will be designated in future updates of the highway design manual followed by transportation planners and engineer at all levels of government, providing the basis for maintaining and improving the route over time. The 407-mile route follows the northern, cross-state-highway corridor, State Route 20, from Newport, Washington, at the Idaho border to Anacortes, Washington s international ferry terminal. The USBR 10 interstate route will eventually connect all the northern tier states, linking Washington state to Maine and running from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean. Bike Travel a Booming Business This bike route designation is an example of what can be accomplished by working with partners like Washington Bikes and local communities, said WSDOT Secretary Lynn Peterson. It s estimated by the Outdoor Industry Association that Washington could see as much as $650 million annually from bike travel statewide. These are benefits that will be shared throughout the route. When fully developed, the United States Bicycle Route System will contain more than 50,000 miles of interstate bicycle routes crisscrossing the country and providing route guidance to touring cyclists, commuters and recreational riders. The USBRS effort in Washington state is being coordinated by Washington Bikes, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Transportation. The project depends on volunteers from Washington Bikes to collect and harmonize input from bicycle clubs, tour groups, cities, tribes, counties and regional transportation organizations. Washington Bikes executive director Barb Chamberlain said, Washington Bikes works to promote bike travel across the state, and the USBR mapping effort is helping us develop detailed information on a fantastic set of major connections. Identifying the best route provides value not just for those who go on bike tours of Washington state, but also for those seeking everyday bicycle connections town to town. Chamberlain also serves as co-chair of Gov. Inslee s Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation, which includes promotion of Washington s outdoor economy as one of its focus areas. Echoing Sec. Peterson s emphasis on the economic value of bicycle travel, Chamberlain noted, Bike travel is particularly good for small towns, since bike travelers are fueled by calories and stop many times along the way. We just helped publish a guide to multi-day bike tours in the state, Cycling Sojourner Washington; some of those tours make use of parts of USBR 10 and all of them identify great places to stop, stay, and spend. Bike-friendly towns that welcome visitors are good for the people who live and ride there every day, too. Stevenson Custom Bicycles (360) stevensoncustombikes@gmail.com Visit stevensoncustombikes.com for more information. IMPORTANT INFO! Approved Helmets are REQUIRED on ALL Club Rides Listed start times means the time at which the action will begin, not the time at which you pull into the parking lot. Come minutes early to get ready so you don t delay other riders. Pace may vary depending on who shows up to ride on any given day. Due to the club s insurance policy, participants may ride once as a guest of the club. Return riders must be members in good standing of the CBC. Please ask ride leader for membership information or check the CBC website: CBC capitalbicyclingclub.org 3

4 About the Saturday Social Rides These rides are designed to give plenty of opportunities to chat with fellow cyclists, view the scenery and have fun! Riders should be capable of riding for 2-3 hours at the lowest pace* noted for the ride (see Pace Descriptions below). There may be more than one pace group on each ride, but no one will be dropped. Ride start time is 10 a.m. (unless otherwise noted) and most rides proceed even if it is lightly raining. Please arrive minutes early and be ready to depart at the start time. Bring adequate food and water, and basic tools to fix a flat. Maps and cue sheets will be provided on each ride. Feel free to contact the ride leaders with questions ahead of time. Pace Descriptions Pace refers to the range of speeds on level ground without breaks. Descents may be faster, climbs slower Easy: under 10 mph Leisurely: mph Steady: mph Moderate: mph Brisk: mph Strenuous: mph Super Strenuous: 22+ mph For rides where the terrain is described as Hilly, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level. Saturday Social Rides Schedule Calendar dates still open: July 5, 26; August 2, 30; September 6, 20, 27 To volunteer to lead a ride please roadride@capitalbicycleclub.org July 12 Bike-n-Brats 25, 45 mile routes / Steady pace at 12 to 14 mph Lots of short hills - includes Johnson Point, Fish Trap Loop and Boston Harbor. Begin at Olszyk residence: th Ave. NE. Cold beverages, brats and snacks afterwards. 44th Ave. is a left-hand turn off Marvin Road going north toward Tolmie State Park. The house is the red one that is last on the right before the Forest Park Equestrian Center. Light Rain OK. Ride leader: Anita Olszyk or anitaolszyk@gmail.com July 19 Kamilche/Little Creek Casino Loop- 47 miles, 1700 elevation gain. Moderate pace mph. Departs from Little Creek Casino in Shelton. Rain cancels. Click the ride title for details, including route map and cue sheet. Ride leader: David Grenier, , trek_rider@live.com August 9 (DATE CHANGE) Bordeaux Tour of Capitol Forest - 63 miles, Steady (12-14 mph) to Moderate pace (14-16 mph). Ride starts at the Westside Safeway Harrison Ave N.W. Olympia. Varied terrain, with some challenging hills. We ride down to Mud Bay and take Hwy 101 and Hwy 8 almost to McCleary, proceeding to Bordeaux Hill via Hwy 12 and Capitol Forest D Line. Returns via the scenic Delphi Valley. Food and water available at Porter and Littlerock. Rain cancels. Ride leader: Darhl Avery, , darhlavery@hotmail.com August 23 Tono Hills - 46 miles Two+ hills that you may (or not) enjoy. Several food stops. There is a ~3 mile stretch with no shoulders, also a stretch with heavy traffic, but the rest is very serene & enjoyable. Starts at Littlerock Elementary School. Ride leader: Doug Drake, , doug.dd@hotmail.com September 13 Bald Hills Loop - 49 miles Two stops at AM/PM type stores, 15 miles, 27 miles. Flat ride thru the country SW of Yelm. QFC parking lot on the corner of Yelm Hwy. & Rainier Rd. Ride Leader: Doug Drake (360) , doug.dd@hotmail.com Do you have a favorite ride you d like to share with club members? We d love to have you volunteer as a CBC ride leader. It s easy to volunteer, please roadride@capitalbicycleclub.org Please check the club website for the most up-to-date ride schedules Help wanted! CBC member volunteer needed for club newsletter Capital Bicycling Club Olympia, WA Stay up to date by getting connected with the CBC in the following ways! The Capital Bicycling Club is currently in need of someone to produce the monthly club newsletter. Duties include gathering and compiling information, articles, photos, ride info, etc. The newsletter is an important tool for the club to disseminate information to club members and interested parties. If you have a bit of time and would like to see the newsletter continue, please contact Darhl Avery or a current CBC board member. I would be happy to answer any questions you might have. Thanks, Darhl Avery publications@capitalbicycleclub.com ➀ ➁ Facebook: facebook.com/capitalbicycleclub ➂ Web: 4 capitalbicyclingclub.org

5 CBC Board Meeting Minutes June 4, 2014 The official meeting began at about 6:30 pm. Board Members Present: Bill Stevenson, Shawn Stevenson, J.D. Miller, Bill Keim, Adam Hale, Stefanie Randolph, Lynne De Lano, Ken Grubb, Agenda Topics: Webmaster Report David wasn t able to attend the meeting but he provided a written report summarized below: During the month of May, we received 18 new or renewed membership purchases through the new website for a total of $320. Of these, five were new memberships purchased with the special discount offered through the Bicycle Commuter Contest. Since the new website was launched in March, we have received 36 new or renewed memberships for a total of $690. All of the new members who signed up through the new website have been added to the Group- Spaces list to receive club updates. During the month of May, we received 2400 page views on the website (an average of 78 per day). Since the new website was launched in March, we ve received 7,500 page views. Top pages visited (excluding the home page) are the Calendar, Tuesday/ Thursday Social Rides (General Info), STP Training Ride, and Saturday Social Rides David continues to update information on the website. We currently have 56 spaces (riders) registered for the Two-County Double Metric Century, for approximately $1500 in revenue. The final early registration discount ends June 15. Capital Bicycling Club Olympia, WA with folks who signed up for info at our Bike Expo booth. She also encouraged board members to use their Facebook accounts to link to the Club s info. Event Planning for Next Year Stefanie would like to get started with the event planning for next year. She would like to form a working group to develop the plan. She would like members who are willing to meet a second time per month with the planning group. There was a discussion about having the event coordinator selected and participating in the plan, or have the plan developed so we could be specific in recruiting an event coordinator. Stephanie felt that there isn t time in our existing board meetings to do the planning necessary on the timeline that s necessary. An alternate suggestion was to have a second board meeting each month just focused on the planning. There was also a discussion about surveying members and participants in this year s Two County ride about what they are looking for in this type of event. Stefanie suggested using the address we get with registration to send participants after the ride. Stefanie proposed that we have another meeting after our July meeting to begin the planning. She suggested July 9 as a possible date. Shawn agreed to check on the availability of the meeting space. Stefanie will develop a list of decision points ahead of time and share with the board members via . Two-County Double Metric Century Ride Photos Thanks to everyone who made this years ride a great success! Education Requests Ken received a request from a teacher at Nisqually Middle School to do a bicycle education presentation. He will meet with the teacher next week to plan the event. Bill S. mentioned that he did a bike rodeo for Lacey Parks and Recreation. They had 1,000 kids show up and Bill did the safety checks that were required for the kids to ride the skills course. Two-County Promotions Stefanie reported on the promotions she has been doing for the Two-County Ride. She s getting posters out and will follow up Volunteers for Two-County Ride Lynne mentioned that she was needing two or three sag riders. Stefanie said she would be willing to do it. There are a number of other volunteer spots that she hasn t been able to fill. A number of other names were suggested as possible volunteers. Mountain Ride Status Adam reported that he was going to be having surgery and unable to ride his bike during the recovery. He wouldn t be able to do any rides until after August. The Board Meeting adjourned at about 7:30. capitalbicyclingclub.org 5

6 Guest Article: Annie Rosser s First 24-Hour Mountain Bike Race By Annie Rosser and Dr. Andy Rosser, Downtown Olympia At noon on Saturday, the race starts. I still have 10 more hours until my first lap. At 9:45, I can see lights dancing over the hills. I know one of those lights has to be number 204. The headlights glare as riders dismount and go into the timing tent. It dark enough that I don t see her until she has already scanned her timing chip. I race over to her and she helps me put on the wristband that is supposed to track where we are on the course. I run over to my bike and I hop on to it. My dad follows closely behind. I cut into the darkness. The stillness is eerie and close. My dad encourages me from behind and then we are silent. After only a few miles, his voice pierces the darkness, Annie, keep going! Seconds later, another rider comes up behind me and says, Your dad broke his chain. Keep going! It never really registered to me that I was only 3 miles out on a 15 mile course, and without my dad, I had no food, water, or a jacket. On my own, I began to see the shadows move in ways they shouldn t. Along the course, I climbed up, up, up a very long hill and my mind started drifting. I suddenly realized that I was less than a fourth of the way through and that I would be out there a long, long time. I rode on. Suddenly, out of the corner of my eye, I saw a huge hairy creature moving. It yelled and I realized it was just a guy dressed up in a Sasquatch costume. It still creeped me out. The next thing I remember was my headlight glaring at a sign that said DEVIL S UP. I quickly changed my gears and tried it out. Why not? I got almost to the top when my tire hit a root. I couldn t go up any further. I got off my bike and walked the rest of the way up the hill. I got back on and rode for a little bit then came to a sign that said DEV- IL S DOWN. I knew that I also wasn t going to make it down in the dark, so I took the side path. (Partly due to intuition and partly because I heard another rider s scream, followed by a crash at the bottom of the hill.) Well, even if it was a longer route, it was probably better than a full-body cast and teeth replacements. I would tell you more about the rest of the ride, but sometimes things that leave you feeling exhilarated are hard to remember in detail. At the finish line, the lights came into view and I stood up and started pedaling hard. The light was almost blinding now. I entered the timing tent. It was so good to see people who weren t on bicycles. My mouth was dry, my stomach was grumbling, and I was cold. No wonder. I was left without water or food, and I was only wearing a skinsuit. (How can I be expected to live like that?) The machine beeps as I pass the timing chip over it. I run the chip bracelet to the next person on my team. If you ever think of doing the 24 hour mountain bike race, most definitely pack water, and watch out for the scary dude in the sasquatch costume. (Dad s note: Yes I did inadvertently leave her out there as described She wouldn t have let me stop her race if I tried, though in my defense. This all occurred at during the 24 Hour Round the Clock relay race in Spokane, WA s Riverside Park over Memorial Day Weekend 2014.) Read more about Dr. Rosser s adventures as an amateur cyclist He is the team chiropractor for the CBC/Olympia Orthopaedic Associates Racing Team, and assists other athletes in the community. For more information, he can be contacted at andy@ rosserchiro.com. 6 capitalbicyclingclub.org CBC and CBC members, help the club by making your amazon.com purchases through the Capital Bicycling Club website. Click through the Amazon banner on the CBC homepage, and the club will get a portion of the purchase price, at no extra cost to you!!! Third Bridge Will Close Chehalis Western Trail Gap By Louise McGrody, WA Bikes New bike and pedestrian bridge under construction A new bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Pacific Avenue in Olympia will complete the Bridging the Gap project for Thurston County s popular Chehalis Western Trail. Lacey resident and Washington Bikes board member Bob Duffy reports: After many years of planning, funding, designing and environmental & community review, the Chehalis Western Trail, a major bicycle/pedestrian trail in Thurston County, will receive a new bicycle/pedestrian bridge across Pacific Avenue in the City of Olympia. The Pacific Avenue crossing will close the last gap in the trail and greatly benefit all trail users. Bridges have been previously constructed over the other two trail gaps Interstate 5 and Martin Way. This project was lead by Thurston County. Construction is currently underway on the $4.7 million project and completion is slated in fall of The new bridge will make it a breeze to spin over and past the previously confusing and potentially more dangerous surface street trail alignment. The 22-mile Chehalis Western Trail travels north-south through the heart of Thurston County. It connects to the Woodland Greenway Trail and the Yelm-Tenino Trail, and serves as the centerpiece of the county s regional trail system. Check the county website to learn more about Thurston County Trails.

7 Free Bicycle Maintenance Classes Mondays 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Bike Stand JULY 7 Wheel Building - Emphasizing making good rim, spoke, and hub choices with the goal of building light fast and durable wheels. The class will also feature a demonstration of spoke installation and various methods of computing spoke length. Aimed not so much at creating a room full of wheel builders as providing the information necessary for successful consumers/users. JULY 14 Wheel Truing - A discussion of, and demonstration of the correct method of tensioning, dishing, and straightening of bicycle wheels. JULY 21 Drive Train Overhaul - During this class there will be a demonstration of a complete drive train overhaul, with the goal of maximizing the performance and longevity of bicycle drive train components. JULY 28 Braking Systems - During this class there will a demonstration of the proper way to install and adjust the common types of cable activated brakes. Brake pad replacement will also be demonstrated. AUGUST 4 Bicycle Gear Systems- During this class the installation and adjustment of the most common types of gear systems will be discussed. CBC Mountain Bike Rides 2014 Area Rides: Recreational (Not all the rides listed are CBC Club rides-call the ride leader before you go!!) Saturday at 9 am Ride route picked day of ride. Pace varies. Usually 15 plus riders. Ride is usually 1 to 3 hours including the stand around and chat time. Meet at the Y (Intersection of Sherman Valley Rd and Middle Waddell Rd) (1st Sat of every month is trail work day 9AM to 3PM) Ride Leader: David davidsride@yahoo.com Wednesday Night at 6 pm Ride route picked day of ride. Pace varies. Ride is usually 1 to 2 hours including the stand around and chat time. Meet at the Y (Intersection of Sherman Valley Rd and Middle Waddell Rd) Ride Leader: David davidsride@yahoo.com Sunday at 9 am Some folks show on Sunday regularly now instead of Saturday Meet at the Y (Intersection of Sherman Valley Rd and Middle Waddell Rd) Ride Leader: Whoever shows and wants to lead. The Capital Bicycling Club wants you! Come and ride with us. We offer a wide range of road and mountain bike rides. Why not join today? capitalbicyclingclub.org 7

8 Capital Bicycling Club P.O. Box 642 Olympia, WA Is it time to renew your membership? 2014 CBC Board President: Bill , or Vice President: Shawn Stevenson Secretary: Bill Keim Treasurer, Membership: J.D. Miller Road Captain: Roxanne Mountain Bike Captain: Adam Hale... Youth Coordinator: Ken Grubb... Government Affairs: Brian Faller Webmaster: David Brine Promotions: Stefanie Newsletter/Pubs.: Darhl Avery Education Volunteer Coordinator: Lynne De Lano vacancies Newsletter Submission Guidelines Submission Deadline is the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Submissions may be edited for length or delayed to a later edition. All photos should be submitted in.jpg format as an attachment. Commercial Ad Rates & Guidelines Contact the editor for complete guidelines and rates. CBC reserves the right to accept or deny commercial advertising based on content and applicability to the club s mission and membership. Acceptance of advertising does not imply an endorsement of any product. Send submissions and questions to: publications@capitalbicyclingclub.org Club Membership Benefits Tandem The Bike Stand ($10/day) Bike box The Bike Stand ($25 per use) Winter spin classes CBC Newsletter 12 times per year Free non-commercial classified ads in the newsletter Umpteen group rides with great folks to fit all riding styles Seasonal events (picnics, parties) Discount on Two-County Double Metric Century and RSS rides Plus 10% Member Discounts at these local businesses: The Bike Stand (parts & accessories) Joy Ride Bikes (parts & accessories) Bike Tech (parts & accessories) Deschutes River Cyclery (parts & accessories) Connolly, Tacon & Meserve, PS (Avelin Tacon & Carter Hick only)