From the President: Ellen Halicki, Social Committee Chairman. Greetings Fellow Riders:

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1 August, 2011 Michiana Bicycle Association From the President: Greetings Fellow Riders: The summer is flying by. It went from cool to hot with a flip of the switch. Hopefully everyone has been able to spend some time on the roads and maybe take in a pay ride to support some of our local organizations. There is not a month of our summer that you cannot find an organized ride by some group that s no more than an hour s ride away. I have participated in many myself, as well as volunteered my time and help to contribute to the success of these rides. Did you ever stop to think of the large number of MBA members that volunteer their time to these rides for the enjoyment of making them a success and making sure other bicycle enthusiasts enjoy the sport that we all find so fulfilling. I applaud you all for giving so unselfishly. Progress continues to be made in our surrounding towns to make it safer to bicycle. On Sunday, July 10th, the Elkhart Truth ran an article from Mayor Moore's office announcing the approval of a plan submitted by the Pedal Panel for recommendations to implement at little to no cost a system to make Elkhart a more bicycle-friendly community. I was very pleased to be invited to help on this Panel and even more excited that it was accepted. I work in Elkhart and know how urgent it was to try to make it safer for bicyclists to make their way through the town. For many, this is their main mode of transportation. This ride was a great success last year. Ride the route, pick up cards at various locations, and see what Lady Luck has in store for you. After the ride enjoy snacks and drinks while the winners are announced. Great prizes! Wednesday, August 10, 2010 at 6 p.m. Swanson School, ride options of: 17, 22, 25, 29 miles. Ellen Halicki, Social Committee Chairman Mark & Madeline Lewis Laura Ray Larry Lynam & Gerry Welling Continued on page 4 1

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 encouraged as well as cycling experiences and tips on improving the sport of bicycling. Submissions should be in writing or e- mailed. 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) gailw@hughes.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 Richard Couch(269) Couch.richard@hessindustries.com 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 Mba_banker@att.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

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 contributions are important to keep the momentum moving. We owe a big thanks to the Halicki's and Couch's for doing an excellent job on the cooking at the Summer Solstice ride at Madeline Bertrand Park again in June. The ride was a mixture of "wash and dry" along the way, but everyone enjoyed the food and friendship at the end. Those that did not come missed out on some good food. This is your last chance to volunteer for the Amishland ride on August 6 or 7th. Please contact Bonnie Yoder at marbonyod@att.net as we still have some key positions that need to be filled. Let us hear about a recent ride that you can share with us. We all like to hear about other rides out there that we might like to take part in. If you have anything other suggestions for club activities, we would like to hear about those too. Be Safe and Enjoy the Ride! Gail Weaver President Bike Michiana for Hospice will be held Sunday, September 11th at St. Patrick's County Park, South Bend, IN. Participants can register online at bikemichianaforhospice.org. 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 (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 to11.5 mile 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, LaSalle Grill, Indulgence Pastry Shop & Cafe, Yesterday's and Grande Mere Inn. Registration proceeds benefit The Hospice Foundation and Bike Michiana Coalition. Riders may also use 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. For more information regarding the event or registration, contact Debra Mayfield at AMISHLAND PACKET STUFFING We will be preparing packets for Amishland at the German Township Hall, Portage Avenue, South Bend, IN at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 2nd. Pizza afterwards. Be sure to RSVP to Bonnie Yoder, , or at marbonyod@att.net. 4

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6 MBA 4-day Ride Galena, Illinois The club sponsored a 4-Day ride to Galena, Illinois June 30th to July 3rd. There were 19 riders on the trip. Early forecasts for the 4 days were for rain on multiple days however luck was with the group and there was no rain at all. There were some very hot days. The high was 98 degrees on Friday, July 1st. The high of 80 on Sunday actually felt quite comfortable. The Galena area is mostly farm fields similar to what you would see in Indiana, but the hilly terrain provides some terrific vistas as you look out over miles of fields and farms. The elevation ranged from 600 to 1,200 feet above sea level. There are relatively few flat stretches with long climbs alternating with miles of rollers. The Galena area offers many attractions including great shops and many restaurants so the time off the bike was also a lot of fun. Here are some pictures from the ride: Dick Kuehl The MBA does not approve of nohands riding, but look at that view! 6

7 UPCOMING RIDES August 5, 6 & 7, 2011 Amishland & Lakes Howe, IN Friday afternoon, Saturday & Sunday. Lots of ride options. Great food. Come!!! Sunday, August 21, 2011 YWCA run jane, run Bike for Women St. Patrick s County Park, South Bend, IN. 20 & 40 mile routes. August 27, 2011 (Sat) - Wabash River Ride West Lafayette, IN, 32, 50, 65, and 104 miles. Website: August 27, th Annual Tour de La Porte La Porte, IN. 5, 15, 35, 40, 60, 100 miles. Website: Contact: phone: (877) , laportehospital-foundation@lph.org. Saturday, September 3, 2011 Blueberry Bicycle Cruise Plymouth, IN. 16, 31, 41, 63 miles. Website: Contact: jillneidlinger@ancilla.edu. Saturday, September 10, 2011 Lorie s Ride Chesterton, IN. 100 miles. Website: Sunday, September 11, 2011 Bike Michiana for Hospice St. Patrick's County Park, South Bend, IN. 3.5 to 124 mile ride options! Sunday, September 11, 2011 Hancock Horizontal 100 Findlay, Ohio Biggest hill is an interstate overpass. 20, 40, 62, and 100 miles. Saturday, September 17, Rivers on 2 Wheels Riverside Park, Logansport, IN mass start at 9AM. Ride options 10, 25, 32, 45, and Sunday, September 18, 2011 Harvest Bicycle Century Tour Rolling Prairie, IN 25, 40, 62, and 100 miles. October 14-16, th Hilly Hundred Ellettsville, IN 7

8 AUGUST, 2011 MICHIANA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION RIDE SCHEDULE ALL ARE WELCOME TO RIDE WITH THE MBA. HELMET USE IS MANDATORY ON ALL CLUB RIDES. ALL START TIMES ARE INDIANA TIMES. August Weekend Rides Most 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. Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, 2011 The annual Amishland and Lakes Tour in Howe, Indiana. For details, go to Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 9 a.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). Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 9 a.m. Osolo East. These routes travel northeast and along the St. Joseph River, then south towards Middlebury, returning via Bristol. Distances: 22, 37,45, 53. 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). Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 9 a.m. Bristol East. These mostly flat routes run east from Bristol to Shipeshewana, Middlebury, and (on the longest) Howe. Distances: 20, 29, 35, 46, 51, 65. Park in the Congdon Park lot (north of the river on Division St.) if it isn t too full or park on the side streets in downtown Bristol. Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 9 a.m. Breakfast Ride: Cassopolis to Vandalia. This ride will take us to the Farmhouse Restaurant outside of Vandalia. Distances: 20, 42, 49 (long leg out and 11-mile return for all routes). Cinnamon rolls, baked oatmeal, and farmer s casserole! The ride starts from Cassopolis High School (22721 Diamond Cove Street, Cassopolis, MI), which is south of Cassopolis center, and just east of MI-62. A host will provide maps and directions at the ride start. Farmhouse Restaurant website: Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 9 a.m. Buchanan North. Head north through wine country and expect some hills in this area of glacial moraines. Distances: 14, 20, 34, 44, 54, 63. 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. 8

9 Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 9 a.m. Moran. These routes head south to Wakarusa, the longer ones travelling on to Nappanee and then east and north towards Goshen. Distances: 21, 35, 45, 57, 62. 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. 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. August Tuesday 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 (formerly Letter Maps ) list on the MBA website at mbabike.com. Tuesday, August 2 at 9 a.m. Horizon. These routes go north to Eagle Lake and east towards Union, MI; roads are mostly flat with a few rollers going out toward Union. Distances: 13, 20, 30, 41. 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. Tuesday, August 9 at 9 a.m. Bonneyville Mill County Park. These routes run northeast into Michigan up towards the Corey Lake area. Distances: 22, 33, 41, 50, 60, 71. Proceed east of Bristol on CR-8 and park in the Meadows lot on CR-131, just south of CR-8. Tuesday, August 16 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. Tuesday, August 23 at 9 a.m. Edwardsburg. Head north toward Dowagiac and Southwest Michigan College and expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 16, 22, 35, 45. 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). 9

10 Tuesday, August 30 at 9 a.m. Jackson Middle School. This route takes us southwest toward Potato Creek State Park and North Liberty. Expect a few rolling hills. Distances: 15, 20, 31, 41. Jackson School (5501 S. Miami Rd., South Bend) is at the intersection of Miami and Jackson Rds., just south of the US-20 bypass. Tuesday, September 6 at 9 a.m. 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. Alternative Ride 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 (see map on facing page). 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! Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at 6 p.m. August Wednesday Evening Rides Warren. This route heads west towards (and at longer distances around) Hudson Lake. Distances: 17, 22, 26, 31, 36. 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. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 6 p.m. Swanson School Poker Ride. Cyclists will collect cards on the route and the best hand wins. Tailgate in the parking lot after the ride. Distances: 17, 22, 25, 29. Meet at Swanson School (17677 Parker Dr.), just north of Cleveland Rd between east of Ironwood and just off Swanson Dr. Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 6 p.m. Northpoint. Roll past Garver and (for most routes) Eagle Lakes in southern Cass county. Distances: 14, 19, 23, 28, 35. 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, August 24, 2011 at 6 p.m. Bertrand Township Hall. Enjoy the beautiful area south of Buchanan and expect some hills in this area shaped by glacial moraines. Distances: 11, 17, 23, 29, 36. The hall is on Buffalo Rd just west of Redbud Trail (from South Bend take the US-31 bypass and exit west on US-12 to Redbud then turn south to Buffalo). Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 6 p.m. 10

11 Edwardsburg. These routes take us east towards Garver and Eagle Lakes over mostly flat roads with a roller or two. Distances: 16, 19, 23, 30. 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). 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. Chicago Bike Path Ride on Tuesday Sept. 6. Park in the lot shown in Chicago s Jackson Park. 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