From the
President
Thanks to
great volunteers Bicycle Expo was a success. at Expo we sold
about 50 of the 246 pre registered McClinchy registrations.
Talked to hundreds of cyclists and had a really great couple of
days.
A week later
the McClinchy Mile ride, staffed by an all volunteer team of
great members, left Arlington with a minimum amount of mishaps.
A grand total of 386 riders braved the cold and wet conditions.
Although I
don't have the dollar numbers at this time, I can say the club
bank account benefited from the day (exact numbers available at
the next meetings).
Our next event
(although much smaller than above) is April 5th at the REI
Cyclefest 2008 at the Alderwood REI. We will have a table to
give away club info and fliers. A couple of volunteers to lead
a ride and staff the table would be helpful.
Contact Bill
Weber if you have time that day.
Again a great big thank you to all our volunteers for an
excellent and well done job last month.
Bill Weber.
For Your Calendar
April 27th
Lilac Century Surprise -
Spokane
www.northdivision.com
May 3,
Camano Climb.
www.stanwoodvelosport.com
May 18th Your Canyon For A Day
http://www.co.yakima.wa.us/BikeTour
Ride Report
Been on a
good ride? Send in a ride report and or photo for inclusion in
the newsletter.
Share the
fun and inspire other riders. Send ride
reports to
editor@bikesclub.org
Learn more
about the Bicycle Alliance's legislative priorities and advocacy
day at
www.bicyclealliance.org
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1. Club
Meeting –
Thursday, April 10th, 7:00pm
Meeting location:
Snohomish Country PUD Building
2320 California Ave, Everett
Pre-meeting dinner will be at 5:30
At
Romio's Pizza & Pasta
2803
COLBY AVE
Ride Around
Puget Sound
You
can now register for the Ride Around Puget Sound (RAPSody). The
165-mile ride will be held on August 23 to 24. There are several
new aspects to the ride this year. The route travels on several
new, scenic corridors and takes riders across the new Tacoma
Narrows Bridge (on a 10-foot bike path). Sorry, no ferries!
Jerseys instead of T-shirts are available this year.
The start and end for RAPSody is at Tacoma
Community College. Most people choose to ride RAPSody is two
days and stay at the Shelton High School overnight. There is
also a one-day option that begins on Saturday and traverses the
entire course.
Cost is $80 through July 20, $90 until
registration closes on August 17. If you are a member of the
Bicycle Alliance of Washington (BAW), you receive a $10
discount. You can also join when you register to receive the
discount. More information is available at
www.rapsodybikeride.com. You can register online at
www.active.com or download
a form from the website.
All RAPSody proceeds benefit BAW’s
statewide advocacy and education. RAPSody is hosted by B.I.K.E.S.
Club of Snohomish County, Capital Bicycle Club, Seattle Bicycle
Club, Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club and West Sound Cycling
Club.
To volunteer to help at the BIKES foodstop
during RAPSody on Aug. 23 , contact Kristi Knodell at
360-658-2462 or kknodell@aol.com.Volunteers receive a T-shirt,
socks, and can purchase the jersey at cost (must do so by June
30).
April 20, 4 p.m.,
Green Everett Community Meeting at Zippy's Java Lounge, 1804
Hewitt Ave., Everett. Green Everett is a grassroots
organization that invites all people, organizations and
businesses of the community to come together and collaborate on
ways to achieve sustainable neighborhoods where everyone can see
social, economic and environmental values intertwine. Plan to
arrive early to socalize with others. This month we will have
show and tell from the Green Festival in Seattle.
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