Members interested in improving basic bicycle skills are invited to attend a "Traffic 101 Skills Class". The course will be taught by Don and Mary Margaret Williams, League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors. The course will cover basic skills including riding in a group, riding in traffic, emergency maneuvers and some simple maintenance such as changing a flat tire. It is designed for adults and young adults over the age of 14.
Come to ANY one class, two classes, or complete the entire course by coming to all three classes. There is no registration, just show up. This is not an REI sponsored event. The Bonnevillle Cycling Club very grateful REI for their generosity in allowing the BCC to use their facilities.
DATE: 3 Monday Evenings: March 15, 22, 29
TIME: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
WHERE: REI on 3300 S
FEE: Free
Bring your bicycle, helmet, note paper and pencil.
FOR MORE INFO contact: Mary Margaret or Don at: president@bccutah.org or roadcaptain@bccutah.org
Agenda for Traffic Skills Course
March 15
Bicycle selection and fit
Bicycle Maintenance: pre ride check; basic tools, tire repair, gears, derailleurs, brakes
Clothing & Equipment Basics
Bike Handling Basics
March 22
Traffic Law
Riding in a Group
Basic Emergency Maneuvers: Rock Dodge, Quick Stop, Instant Turn
March 29
Bike Crashes
Road Hazzards
Shifting and cadence
Nutrition
Etiquette
Written Test
Road Test
Little Red Riding Hood Registration is CLOSED!
Latest Little Red News, HERE, including our new start location at the Lewiston City Park, course maps, packet pickup locations and times, etc.
Visit the 2010 Little Red Riding Hood website
We filled our maximum allowed rider limit of 3,000 in just 29 days!
We are very sorry, but we cannot accept any more registrations.
Please do not call or email us hoping for one more opening. Our Volunteers are already overwhelmed with other responsibilities in preparation for Little Red 2010.
You can purchase Little Red 2010 merchandise and Friday Night Dinner Tickets at Little Red Boutique .
You can still participate in Little Red by Volunteering at Little Red Volunteers .
The 2010 Ridng Season is here! Please note that all rides now require a two week advance posting to be eligible for mileage credit.
The Newsletter is now online for the Holidays. You may down load the online version by clicking here.
The print version is in the mail. Thanks to the Outspokin' committee for keeping us posted! If you would like to submit an article or have comments regarding the newsletter please contact: Newsletter@bccutah.org
Are you on Facebook? If not, now is the time to join! Over 30 BCC members are on Facebook, where they share their photos and stories from rides.
This Spring comes the start of the BCC Commuter Challenge
Please keep track at home of your bicycle commuting miles starting March 15. Keep track by date, miles, and number of commutes. We hope to install a commuter mileage reporting system as soon as possible so that BBC members can logon to the website and enter their commute, mileage, and date.
Computer Programming Volunteers Needed. Anyone with reasonably strong MySQL and PHP programming experience please email the webmaster if you are interested in writing the code so that club members can log in and track their commuting mileage vis-a-vis the website: webmaster@bccutah.org .
The Clothing Committee has released their new line and the fashion critics are raving and applauding the color scheme, design and functionality. There is something for everyone in this year's selection! Offerings include a sleeveless jersey, sleeved jersey, a jacket for those chilly rides, shorts and even gloves.
Ordering information:
This year's cycling season is ending. Are you worried about losing contact with other clubbies during the winter months? Don't worry, be happy! BCC club members have organized a social network on blog spot to help you stay connected with your cycling friends all year long. Please come join us online at: www.bcc-news.blogspot.com
Take Your Cycling Passion to the Next Level!
Want to take your cycling to the next level but are not sure what to do? The racing team of Bonneville Cycling Club may have all the answers and training tips and tricks you need. Visit them on bccracing.blogspot.com.
More information about the team may also be found at BCC Racing at googlegroups.
Don't forget to check back here for frequent updates and announcements about all club happenings!
