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From the President
From
the President
By Bill Weber
I still have hats and water bottles from our 2006 Frequent Rider
Miles that have not been awarded. Let me know if you are one of
the members who did not receive your token at the Christmas
party for reaching the 100 or 500 mile mark. I can bring them
to you at a meeting or at the McClinchy Mile Ride. Let me know
who you are and which club event to look for you.
At the last meeting we had a brief discussion on the ride
miles. The
discussion was tabled until the April meeting. All ride miles
sent in by ride leaders continue to be counted.
The March meeting is at Patty's house. We will be sorting and
stuffing ride
packets for McClinchy. Dinner before the work will be provided
by BIIKES, deserts and beverages are potluck.
The McClinchy Mile still needs volunteers. Call me if you can
help.
Talk to your friends and other cyclists about riding the
McClinchy Mile.
While handing out flyers to riders at the Centennial Trail ends,
I have found many
people who haven't heard of our ride.
Bike Expo.is
March 10 and 11. Call Mike Dahlstrom to volunteer in the
B.I.K.E.S. booth for free admission (no dunk tank) or stop by at
our table to say hello while you're there. I'll see you on a
ride.
Feb. 8 Meeting Notes
Bill Weber
received several emails about the article in the newsletter
about his suggestions on the Frequent Rider Miles Program. Send
Bill an email if you would like to be heard and let him know if
you have any ideas on how it should be changed. Bill will wait
until the April meeting to make a decision.
Welcome New Members!
Steve Linari, Everett
Keith Gerhard, Mill Creek
Hatch McAllister, Everett
Graham and Danna White, Marysville
Renewing Members!
Rich Junkins
Warren Bare
Bill Lutterloh
Andy Korthius
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25th
Anniversary McClinchy Mile Ride
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than the 25th
Anniversary McClinchy Mile? All club members are encouraged to
participate in one way or another on March 17.
In addition to helping on the day of the event, volunteers are
also needed to help promote the ride at the Seattle Bike Expo
(contact Mike Dahlstrom 425-337-0887), with painting the routes
(see Ride Calendar) and in preparing registration packets (6
p.m. March 15 at Patty Garrett’s in Arlington – call for
directions 360-435-0146 before 8 p.m.).
To help on March 17, call Debby Grant (425-778-5530) or Bill
Weber (425-252-9587) ASAP and see what jobs are left unfilled.
All volunteers are invited to join the club for dinner after the
ride on March 17 around 5 p.m. in Arlington (location TBD) as
thanks for your efforts. Volunteers also get a free
commemorative cycling cap.
Riding McClinchy
is also a way to support the club. Make sure to sign up by March
9 to get your free cycling cap. And don’t forget to report your
own miles for the BIKES Club Frequent Rider program (email
Pier). Day-of-ride volunteers often get in a few miles as well,
so bring your bike!
McClinchy Sponsors
The Nysether Foundation, made up of relatives of the late Stuart
McClinchy, contributed $1,000 towards this year’s 25th
anniversary event which was named in honor of their late family
member. Stuart was an early member of BIKES Club. Other sponsors
include Bicycle Centres of Everett and Great Harvest (now in
Everett across from the Everett Mall). Also supporting the ride
are Sharing Wheels and Rack N Road. And members like you.
Upcoming Events
March 10-11,
Seattle Bike Expo—Warren
G. Magnuson Park.
http://www.cascade.org/EandR/expo/index.cfm
March 17, McClinchy Mile Ride.
http://www.bikesclub.org/html/mcclinchy/mcclinchy.htm
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