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1 September, 2011 From the President: Greetings Fellow Riders: It was a super busy month getting ready for our Amishland and Lakes Ride from Howe School, but it was a great ride. The weather was beautiful until the last couple of hours on Sunday when a fast-moving storm dumped on the riders. Our SAG drivers did a wonderful job making sure the riders knew the weather was coming and picking up others that didn t want to finish in the downpour. You guys rock! We even went to the rescue of about 12 riders with one of the trucks. When they got to Howe, they sang out their thanks for bringing in the weenie bunch. Even being soaked didn t dampen the spirits. Many thanks to every single person that put in some time to make sure that all of our riders enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Your hours of volunteer time are what has made us so successful for 38 years on this ride. THANK YOU! Wednesday, August 10 th, we held our annual poker ride from Swanson. We awarded prizes for the three top hands and the worst hand (so no one felt left out). Some leftover food from Amishland was provided by the Halicki, Couch and McNarney event support group. Unfortunately, we had a bad accident near the end and one of our riders had to be taken to the hospital. In these evenings with bright sun, we have to keep in mind that it is sometimes difficult to see the road surface when you go from the sun to shade and should proceed with care. Such was the case as Tim Reddington Michiana Bicycle Association PIZZA RIDE Since we are nearing the end of the cycling season (for fair weather cyclists anyway), The Social Committee has decided to squeeze in one last social event for the year. Come and ride with us on Wednesday, September 28th 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 me 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. Ellen Halicki Social Committee Chairman Continued on page 4 1

club members and to other bicycle related organizations.

and tips on improving the sport of bicycling. Submissions should be in writing.

President Vice President 2011 OFFICERS Gail Weaver (269) 663-8267 mlweaver@fourway.

net Vice President of Publishing Ray Halicki (574) 271-0735 Secretary Treasurer

net Dick Kuehl (574)256-5797 2011 DIRECTORS Mba_banker@att.

com Ellen Halicki (574)271-0735 raynellen@att.

com Jeff Nolen(574) 292-1808 hammerhead@netnitco.

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 2011 OFFICERS Gail Weaver (269) mlweaver@fourway.net 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) DIRECTORS Mba_banker@att.net Richard Couch(269) richardcouch7@gmail.com Ellen Halicki (574) raynellen@att.net Dean Kanalos (574) dckanalos@aol.com Jeff Nolen(574) hammerhead@netnitco.net Karl Pehling (574) karlpehling@aol.com Rod Recla (269) recla@aol.com Emmitt Troyer (574) ektroyer@sbcglobal.net Chris Vanden Bossche (574) cvandenb@nd.edu Jeff Winegardner (574) jwine1958@att.net Marlon Yoder (574) marbonyod@att.net Club dues are $25.00 per year membership expires on March 31, The hot-line has been discontinued. Information on club rides and up-coming events is available on our website 2

MBA WEB SITE http://www.mbabike.com Look at the website for details of rides for 2011 club season. Ride maps are also on the site. Amishland & Lakes Bicycle Tour Www.amishlandlakes.

htm http://www.mikebentley.com/bike/ilrides.htm (Illinois) http://www.lmb.org (Michigan) http://www.bikeleague.org http://www.adventurecycle.

3 MBA WEB SITE Look at the website for details of rides for 2011 club season. Ride maps are also on the site. Amishland & Lakes Bicycle Tour Larger Area Ride Information Here is a list of some web sites that have schedules of rides in Indiana, Illinois and Michigan (Illinois) (Michigan) 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 Elkhart Bicycle Shop Lincoln Avenue Cycling Pro Form 2720 Lincoln Way West Mishawaka, IN All About Cycling 401 East Jackson Blvd. Elkhart, IN W Lincoln Avenue Goshen, IN South Bend Avenue South Bend, IN The Avenue Bicycle Station 2716 Mishawaka Avenue South Bend, 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 Cycle and Fitness 211 E Main Street House of Bicycles OutPost Sports Niles, MI McKinley Hwy 3601 N Grape Road Osceola, IN Mishawaka, In

4 From the President (continued from page 1): our rider hit two chuck-holes in the road and flew over the handlebars. We wish him a speedy recovery and take it as a reminder to the rest of us to be careful on our sometimes less than perfect roads. Don t forget we have the last Wednesday ride pizza party and volunteer parties coming up in the next couple of months. Hopefully our riding time does not end then and we will be able to ride into the fall. Welcome to some more new riders that have joined us in the last couple of weeks. It has been a really great year for new faces. We are glad you have joined us. Enjoy your rides and please be careful out there. Your President, Gail Weaver ROVING SAGS KEPT BUSY AT AMISHLAND If you spent any time out on the roads at Amishland & Lakes you could not help but notice the roving sags with their bright green and black SAG signs. Organized by their captain, John McNarney, they were out there Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday to offer help, if needed. And they were needed. They helped fix many flat tires, and when a tire could not be fixed, they provided transportation for the bike and rider back to Howe. Another rider had a broken chain, and also needed transport. Phyllis Kaminski submitted this view of the Amishland & Lakes tour: Furrows and Flowers We know the Amish for their abundant tables, and lush gardens. But we also know that the apparent simplicity of life we see is supported by caring family networks, an ethic of hard work, and hospitality. As Amishlands and Lakes comes to close and we enjoy photos and memories, let s not forget a most important part of the Amishlands story. Cyclists from other areas commented on the well-marked roads, the delicious local fruits, cookies, and ice cream. One group in particular noted all the work that goes into organizing such an event. They saw the 37 th annual volunteers at tables and in the SAG cars, but we know the long and careful, often invisible labor that is like that of Amish farmers. Seeds are gathered, furrows are plowed, and all is nurtured for months so that the harvest can happen. We are grateful to all our volunteers, whether they did fruit, or flowers, or provided support of any kind. We are especially grateful for the long, hard, invisible labor of those who dug the furrows that the 37 th annual Amishland and Lakes such a success. Danke! Thank you each and all! Phyllis A dedicated cell phone at the base at Howe, with a dedicated person to take the message, made sure that help was dispatched quickly. Help was definitely needed Sunday afternoon when the storm hit. Some of my grandkids were among the many that got emergency relief from the torrential rains. Thanks to all on the Roving Sag Team, Ray Halicki One of our SAG drivers in action. 4

3rd Annual Bike Michiana For Hospice Sunday September 11, Bike Michiana for Hospice is a Bicycle Indiana funding ride, and a s such benefits bicycling in Indiana with a $1 donation to BI for each

POKER RIDE Bike Michiana for Hospice will be held Sunday, September 11th at St. Patrick s County Park, South Bend, IN. Participants can register online. REGIS- TER NOW.

5 3rd Annual Bike Michiana For Hospice Sunday September 11, Bike Michiana for Hospice is a Bicycle Indiana funding ride, and a s such benefits bicycling in Indiana with a $1 donation to BI for each registered rider. For more information regarding the event, contact Debra Mayfield at Join us for a great ride while supporting a great cause! POKER RIDE Bike Michiana for Hospice will be held Sunday, September 11th at St. Patrick s County Park, South Bend, IN. Participants can register online. REGIS- TER NOW. The cost for riders who register before August 31 is $30; beginning September 1, the registration fee is $40. Riders 12 and under ride free. The ride features scenic routes through country roads, live entertainment at each support and guidance stop (SAG) stop as well as a post-ride party at St. Patrick s County Park with pulled pork, live music and a beer tent. Courses include a 3.5 to 11.5 family ride (riders can choose the distance) as well as longer rides from 25 miles to 200 K (124 miles). Helmets are required for all riders. SAG stops will feature some of the area s leading restaurants including fiddler s Hearth, La- Salle Grill, Indulgence Pastry Shop & Café, Yesterday s and Grand Mere Inn. Registration proceeds benefit the Hospice Foundation and Bike Michiana Coalition. Riders may also us an online donation form to raise funds for The Hospice foundation. One hundred percent of those funds will go to support the Center for Hospice Care s mission to provide quality, compassionate care for anyone in need of hospice or palliative care services, regardless of their ability to pay. All the riders who came out for the Poker Ride on Wednesday, August 10th enjoyed the cookies and fruit that seemed strangely similar to that provided at the Amishland sags. The lucky winners with the three best poker hands, and the worst hand are pictured above: (left to right) Patty Carr, Dick Kuehl, Steve Guthrie, and Steve Miller. 5

6 Amishland & Lakes 2011 Our well organized registration Heading out in the Sunday morning fog If the sags were not enough, the Amish locals offered more 6

7 Great sag food, locally made and fresh The Goldmine Pickers 7 Our thanks to all the photographers who took these pictures, and many more, with a special thanks to Danny Graber. You can see all of the photos online at In addition to viewing the pictures, you can order prints or download the files to your own computer.

8 ALL ARE WELCOME TO RIDE WITH THE MBA. 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. Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 9 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, September 4, 2011 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, September 10, 2011 at 9 a.m. Galien. Head north and then over to Lake Michigan and plan on a stop at the Swedish Bakery on Red Arrow Highway; the long route travels down the shore to New Buffalo. Distances: 22, 29, 37, 49. Park at Galien Middle School (22 Southeastern, Galien, MI) From US-12, proceed North on Cleveland, take the first right (onto Southeastern St) and the school is a block further down. Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 9 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). Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 9 a.m. Niles. These routes head west of town and loop through Morris Farms, with the longer routes making their way to Buchanan and then returning to Niles from the north. Distances: 17, 23, 31, 44, 56, 71. Use the Riverfront Park parking lot on the northeast corner of Main and Front in Niles, MI. Sunday, September 18, 2011 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. 8

9 Saturday, September 24, 2011 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). Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 9 a.m. Buchanan West. Head west toward Lake Michigan; routes start and end in a hilly area west of town but flatten toward the lake. Distances: 15, 21, 30, 39, 54, 66. 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. NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME! Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 1 p.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, October 2, 2011 at 1 p.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). NO MONDAY RIDES ARE SCHEDULED 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, September 6 has two options: 9:00 am. Mary Frank This route heads over a few rollers up toward Barron Lake and then loops back through Edwardsburg. Distances: 12, 19, 27, 38, 47. Mary Frank is on Adams Rd just west of Adams/SR-23 traffic signal. 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 Lincoln 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. Meet at the parking lot in Jackson Park. RSVP to Ray at , or raynellen@att.net if you plan to do this ride - we had to cancel last year due to high winds the morning of the ride! 9

10 Tuesday, September 13, at 9:00 a.m. Elm Road School. Head south on mostly flat roads in Indiana farm country. Distances: 10, 18, 29, 35, 44. Meet at Elm Road Elementary School (59400 Elm Road, Mishawaka, IN ) south of Mishawaka and Dragoon Trail on Elm Rd. Tuesday, September 20, at 9:00 a.m. Sumnerville. These routes travel north through orchard country (passing Tree-mendous and Wicks) up toward Sister Lakes. Distances: 18, 27, 37, 50. 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. Tuesday, September 27, at 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. NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME! Tuesday, October 4, at 10:00 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. WEDNESDAY EVENING RIDES RIDE MAPS WILL BE HANDED OUT AT THE RIDE START BY THE RIDE HOSTS Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 6 p.m. Horizon. Routes go north through Michigan lake country. Distances: 13, 19, 25, 35. 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. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 6 p.m. Ring Lardner. Head north towards Barron Lake and then, on longer routes, up Anderson hill towards Dowagiac. Distances: 16, 20, 24, 29, 25. Meet at Ring Lardner Middle School (801 North 17th Street, Niles, MI ), which is north of MI-60 and south of Lake St. on the east side of Niles. 10

11 NOTE CHANGE OF START TIME! Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Tire Rack North. This route takes us around Mud Lake in southwest Michigan. Distances: 19, 23, 27, 33. 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 28, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Northpoint Pizza Ride. We won t be riding pizza, 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, October 5, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Clay. Ride west across the river and north towards Niles on routes that are mostly flat except for the climb up from the river. Distances: 16, 22, 25, 31. Meet at Clay High School (19131 Darden Rd) at the intersection of Darden and Juniper Rds, north of South Bend. This is cycling tour in central Ohio dedicated to the fight against breast cancer. WOOMAN CYCLING TOUR The annual WooMan event, a grassroots cycling tour through the Ohio rolling hills between Wooster and Mansfield, will be held September 18, Who will you ride for on September 18 th? We are all affected by breast cancer. We all have family, friends or personal experiences with breast cancer. With your help, The Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund and Wooster Community Hospital can continue outreach about Breast Cancer education and awareness in the communities that we call home. For more information, please go to or call Tricia James at Thank you, Tricia James Wooster Community Hospital, tjames@wchosp.org 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: Cell: May this information be published in the handbook? Yes: No: Newsletter paper copy Make check payable to MBA Membership fee...$25.00 per individual or family living at same address (Age 70 or older- free, but must fill out renewal each year) Total Enclosed...$ Please check: New Member Renewal Address Change Name & ages of participating bicyclists in immediate family: Disclaimer - MUST BE SIGNED In signing this form for myself or the named applicant (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 of the Michiana Bicycle Association. Signature: Date: 12

From the President: We support Bike the Bend by many of our members volunteering their time to help and by others actually riding in the event.

From the President: We support Bike the Bend by many of our members volunteering their time to help and by others actually riding in the event. August, 2012 Michiana Bicycle Association From the President: Every month I have been using my friend Google to bring you some of the latest news around Indiana and Michigan from the bicycling community.