From the President 

Next Club Meeting 7 p.m. April 13th

At PUD, 2320 California, Everett.

 Meeting before the meeting
See you at 5:30pm Thursday, April 13th at
Supee's Thai Kitchen  2725 Colby Ave Everett.

 McClinchy Mile Makes Good

Despite a cold morning that discouraged some riders, we had 278 people sign in at the 2006 McClinchy Mile.  There were 28 pre-registered no-shows including five who had purchased shirts. So, we had the equivalent of 306 registrants – down a couple hundred from the past two years, but very respectable and definitely profitable.

 Our success is also measured in club involvement. We had 25+ volunteers helping out the day of the event, staffing four food stops, providing ride support, directing parking and taking money. Many of those volunteers and other club members rode a loop or two themselves – or three. Thanks to Eric Troili, we now know that riding all three loops add up to 108 miles.

 We sold (or gave to volunteers) 100 Irish green McClinchy shirts.  Bill Weber also got such a deal on the shirts that he got volunteers sweatshirts for those who wanted – or fit - them. Final numbers on profits and expenses will be discussed at our April meeting. That will also be our time to review what worked and what we can improve for next year’s event.

 I’d like to thank several key volunteers who put in many hours the past few months to make McClinchy work: Mike Dahlstrom, Seattle Bike Expo; Bill Higley, county permits; Debbie Kawamoto, insurance, money payer and taker; Bill Weber, t-shirts and mechanical support; Debby Grant, food; Patty Garrett, Arlington point person; Mike Snodgrass, maps; Ginny Conley, shopper; Tim Wise, flyers and website; Dan & Elaine Scott, routes and planning; Warren Bare, signs and planning; Jack McClincy, route marking,  Janet Orso, t-shirt design.

Lots of folks came out to help that day, including some new faces we really enjoyed seeing: Mary Andrew, Terry Snodgrass, Desiree Troili, John Carlin, John Lindstrom, Pete Pisani, Shirley Slade, Bill Nugent (who also helped construct our new signs), Gary Sauter, Jerry Maris (also helped with pre-planning), Richard Burrows, Rod McDonald, Albert Penta, Mason Rutledge.

Olympic Cycling Classic May 20, Port Angeles, www.olybikeride.com

Lance Armstrong Foundation Ride for the Roses Sept. 24, Portland, Ore. www.livestrongride.com

Got a Pet Peeve?

If you see a road hazard for cyclists you’d like to report to the proper authorities, start with www.bikewatch.org. It’s a new website set up to report problems in Washington State.
 

Club News

Sharing Wheels News

B.I.K.E.S Recycles on Earth Day

The big spring project for Sharing Wheels is recycling bicycles for the annual Kids Bike Swap June 4. Kids bikes are easy to work on, but they do take time and TLC. Celebrate Earth Day by coming to the B.I.K.E.S. Club work party at Sharing Wheels from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All miles riding to the work party count as club miles! (you wouldn’t want to drive on Earth Day).

Ride Leaders Wanted

Kudos go to Bill Lutterloh, who started as a ride leader in 2005 and hasn’t stopped yet! You too can invite your B.I.K.E.S. Club friends to join you on your favorite ride. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure an experienced ride leader comes along on your first ride to offer support and advice. Contact Tim or Kristin for more information.

Upcoming Dates

BIKES Club Sharing Wheels Work Party, April 22

Camano Climb, May 7,
visit www.stanwoodvelosport.com for info.

Upcoming Dates

BIKES Club Sharing Wheels Work Party,
April 22

Bike to Work Day, May 19

Yakima Wine Ride Weekend ? 
May 20 and 21 More information in the next newsletter.

Seattle Bike Club Guided Tulip Ride 2006

Saturday April 8,  32 mile loop with groups going at different paces to accommodate tulip tip-toe-ers along with those who just want to see a blur of color as they whiz by.

Click here to view Other Club Rides
(soon to be updated)