Berks County Bicycle Club FOUNDED 1973 JUNE 2016 Volume 43 Issue 6

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1 Berks County Bicycle Club FOUNDED 197 JUNE 2016 Volume 4 Issue 6 The President s Spin Will spring ever get here? And what is up with rainy weather every Tuesday night? I feel like I m in Seattle. Well hopefully by the time you get this newsletter the weather will have officially turned over and we get warm morning rides and a few sunny weekdays. If you would like a BCBC jersey, check with me because I may have the size you need. They are $55. MEMBER OF BAC, LAB, SRGA, RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY BCBC club clothing. I will also be placing an order for club clothing. You can get tech shirts, tee shirts, hoodies, long or short sleeve and sweatshirts. Keep in mind when ordering the tech shirts that the short sleeve shirts are cut a bit on the bigger side. So ladies especially, if you normally wear a small, you ll want to go with an X-small. The prices range from $6 for a short sleeve tech shirt to $1 for hoodies. The other shirts are somewhere in between. It s a great deal as you re pretty much paying just over cost for the shirt, we re taking care of the printing. The color options are; grey, white and red. See the clothing in the newsletter. The order deadline is June 6 th. We finished 2015 with 200 members. Right now we re at 182 with 22 new members already this year which is awesome. That means either a few of you have had stopped riding and don t plan to come back or you re just waiting for us to start begging or shaming you Again, if you are coming out for the clubs rides on a regular basis, please don t be a rider with alligator arms, pay your 20 bucks and be legit. The others will appreciate it. Plus, you get a free pair of BCBC socks. One weasel actually got two pairs and I know who you are. You can either register online or by mail. Just a reminder that our club Facebook page is berks bicycle so be sure to join the group page and keep up with all the weekly happenings in the club. Ride talk: When in a group, don t just change lanes like you re riding solo. Recently, a few close calls occurred that were mentioned to me and I feel the same about this problem. One occurrence actually became a brief, spirited conversation. I ll remind everyone that when you are riding in a group, please make sure you re totally clear before changing lanes. It just takes a small overlap of the front wheel and a rider can go down. This seems to especially happen on the small humps because someone in front of you will slow down and then riders want to quickly get around them. Just be aware of what s going on around or coming up next to you. The BCBC vs Pagoda Pacers Running Club softball game is set for Sunday, June 26 th. Only, it s no longer a softball game. The Pacers got wind of the fact that our team had been training regularly at the Fightin Phils complex so they opted to instead play kickball. Well, at least no one will lose any teeth getting hit by a ball. But in the last kickball game I did a few years ago, walking the next three days was not easy. So anyhow, if you want to join in on the game, let me know. (Continued on Page )

2 Page 2 For privacy reasons, the BCBC officer list will not appear with phone numbers in the web-based issues. Please do NOT forward this version to non-club member! Feel free to point others to the website version. Officer contact information will still be offered on our website. BCBC CLUB OFFICERS President: Butch Ulrich bulrich1@aol.com Vice President: Phyl Geist Secretary: Ann Rollman BCBCVP@gmail.com grollman@ptd.net BCBC BIKE SHOP DISCOUNTS The following bike shops offer BCBC members discounts. Members are required to show their current membership ID card in order to qualify for bike shop discounts! The following bike shops will give 10% off regularly priced accessories and 5% off regularly priced bikes and unless stated otherwise. BICYCLE BARN Treasurer: Scott Franzen jsfranzen@comcast.net Ride Coordinator: Jeremy Rapp j_rapp76@yahoo.com Membership: Kate Kennedy-Hug kkhug@aol.com Newsletter Editor: Wendy Davis cyclerad@ptd.net 89 Reading Blvd. (Rt.625) East Earl (717) JB MOUNTAIN BIKES 207 W. Lancaster Ave, Shillington (610) Advocacy & Trail Liaison: Walt Hug rebelhug@yahoo.com Shoo Fly Coordinator: Tom Reppert treppert10@comcast.net SHIRK S Ligalaw Rd. East Earl (717) Social Stay Together Ride Coordinators: Marge Ehst mjm2744@verizon.net Karen Moyer karemoyer@yahoo.com Marce Sheidy mjsheidy@hotmail.com Mileage Master: Gary Rollman grollman@ptd.net Webmaster: Butch Ulrich bulrich1@aol.com Racing Division President: Gary Rollman gerollman@pplweb.com Racing Division VP OPEN Racing Division Secretary/Team Captain OPEN Racing Treasurer: Scott Franzen jsfranzen@comcast.net SLEEPING DOG PRO CYCLES Closing in Topton Reopening Spring 2016 in Oley SPOKES BIKE SHOP Rt. 61 Hamburg (610) THE CRANK 20 W. Penn Ave, Wernersville (610) MARK YOUR CALENDARS! BCBC PICNIC 2016 Saturday June 18th, 2016 Laurel Run Park See page 4 for details! 2016 Saturday September 24th 2016 Oley Fairgrounds Registration Form is on Page The BCBC vs Pagoda Pacers Running Club Kickball game June 26 th See page 1 for details Sometime in August Zip Line Adventure! the Pagoda Saturday September 17th 6:0-9:0 VILLAGE BIKE SHOP 7 S. Village Circle, Reinholds (610) WEAVER S BIKE SHOP 729 Park Rd, Fleetwood (610) WOLVERTON S BIKE SHOP 2904 Kutztown Rd Hyde Park (610)

3 The club picnic is coming up on Saturday, June 18 th at Laurel Run Park along River Rd. The food starts at 2pm. We will have a brief club meeting, maybe 15 minutes, at pm. The club will be providing fried and BBQ chicken, along with some wine, beer and soda. It s great if you bring a covered dish or dessert. Please Ann Rollman with your RSVP. Ann s address is grollman@ptd.net. Also please let her know how many will be attending with you. The picnic is free for members and $10 for guests. As of right now we have 4 people coming to the picnic and Ann is stressing out. So please, help Gary out and RSVP right now so he can have his happy, chillaxed wife back. Speaking of Ann Rollman, Jackie Shirey, after 8 years of faithfully serving the club as the membership coordinator and then secretary has called it a career. She s taking her pension and riding into the sunset. At the May meeting, she announced her intention to resign as soon as a replacement could be found. Well, after all the tears finally stopped flowing and sobs subsided, Ann leaped in the air and pronounced that she would do it. Although we were taken aback by her explosive enthusiasm, the officers with a leery eye and heavy hands, voted her in as the new club secretary to fulfill Jackie s term. Thank you very much for your years of dedication Jackie. The next meeting will be at the club picnic on Saturday, June 18 th at pm. How exciting, anyone going to the picnic will get to see how much fun the meetings are. However, if you want to purposely avoid this club meeting at all cost, then simply show up to the picnic fashionably late after say :20 and you ll be safe But the food might be cold. It s a coin flip really. When you re passing another rider coming at you, do you give a quick wave, nod or say hello? Or are you one of those that are just too darn cool and amazing to offer a greeting or acknowledgement? When a new rider shows up to a club ride, do you introduce yourself or at least say hello, or are you one of those that can t be bothered with a newbie. If guys on Harleys can do it, then those on a Cannondale or Trek should be able to handle it too. Our common bond is cycling so help make new riders feel welcome and out on the road, don t be a Moe, say hello. Ride safe Butch Page Tires & Tubes Nice weather and serious riding is just around the corner. Did your tires survive the debris on the roads this winter, or did your bike just hang in the garage and now the tires brittle and cracked. Now is the time to check. The club still has some tires and tubes that you can purchase. They ll be available at the banquet, but to be sure you don t miss this opportunity, contact Gary Rollman to put them on reserve prior to the banquet. Availability and pricing (same price as last year!): Continental Gatorskin 700 x 25 $5.00 ea Continental Gransport 700 x 2 $25.00 ea Tubes 48 mm stem $ 4.00 ea 4 for $15.00

4 Page 4 BCBC GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES Held at the Red Bridge at Grings Mill on Monday, May 16, 2016 Officers, Coordinators, and members in attendance: Butch U, Michelle U, Greg K, Tom R, Rick D, Jackie S, Thurm K, Phyl G, Dan L, Wendy D, Ann R, Gary R, Jeremy R, and Gary T. Memberships: There are 182 household memberships and 22 of them are new members. Shoo Fly Classic: We have received approval from the township to hold the event. Tires and Tubes: Gary R. still has tires and tubes available for sale at a discounted price. BCBC/Pacer softball game: The event has been changed to a Kick Ball game at the request of the Pacers. The game will be held on June 26, BCBC Clothing and Jersey s: Orders need to be given to Butch U. by June 6, 2016 so that they can be available by the BCBC Picnic. BCBC Annual Picnic: Saturday, June 18, General Membership Meeting will be held at :00PM. BCBC Secretary: Jackie Schultz-Shirey has asked to step down as Secretary. She will continue to take the minutes at the monthly meetings until a replacement can be found or until the term ends. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Schultz-Shirey, Secretary Addendum to meeting: Ann Rollman has volunteered to take over the position of Secretary. All of the officers voted her into that position via an vote. She will take over the duties at the next meeting at the picnic on 6/18/16. BCBC ANNUAL PICNIC Saturday, June 18th At Laurel Run Park on River Road (same place as last year) We will be 2:00 It s FREE to members! $10 per guest BCBC will provide fried chicken, BBQ Chicken and hot dogs. Sodas, water, wine and beer. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Let Ann Rollman know what you are bringing. RSVP by June 16th to Ann grollman@ptd.net General Membership Meeting will be held about :0

5 Page 5 Seasoned Spokes outings are group rides of roughly 20 miles and take about 2 hours to complete. Some of the rides have a pre-post ride option that adds an extra 10 to 20 miles. These pre-post ride options are announced by each week. Rides are rated 1, 2 or with being the hilliest and most difficult. Lunches are scheduled after some of the rides during the warmer months. Many of the riders are over 55, however anyone is welcome to participate. Plan to arrive minutes before the start time with a bicycle in good condition, a bicycle helmet and anything you need to repair a flat tire. For additional Seasoned Spokes information contact David Cruzan, ; pjcruzan@comcast.net Date and Time Starting Location Miles Rating Host 2-Jun 9:0AM Lititz Spring Park, Lititz group lunch after ride 22 2 David C 9-Jun 9AM Robesonia Community Park, Railroad Ave and Birch Alley, Robesonia 22 2 Scott F 16-Jun 9AM Antietam Valley Shopping Center, St Lawrence Ave, Saint Lawrence group lunch after this ride 20 Dan L 2-Jun 9AM Fleetwood Community Park, Main St Park Rd, Fleetwood 22 2 Lynn S 0-Jun 9AM New Holland Shopping Center, Main St and Shirk Rd, New Holland 2 2 Poncho P 7-Jul 9AM Wm Delong Park, Bowers group lunch after this ride 22 2 Jane B 14-Jul 9AM Amity Community Park, Weavertown Rd, Amityville 20 Kathleen C 21-Jul 9AM Quarry Fields, Old Wyomissing Rd & Lancaster Ave, Shillington 20 Roger K 28-Jul 9AM Lebanon Valley Trail, Cornwall Trailhead, Cornwall 40 2 David C 4-Aug 9AM Cocalico High School, 4th St, Denver group lunch after this ride 22 2 Bill R 11-Aug 9AM Weis Shopping Plaza, Friedensburg Rd, Oley 21 2 Sid H 18-Aug 9AM Topton Playground, Callowhill St, Topton 24 2 Jim H 25-Aug 9AM Community Park, Water St, Womelsdorf group lunch after this ride 22 2 Richard D Links to route maps are on the Seasoned Spokes tab of the BCBC website

6 Page 6 BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE RIDE SCHEDULE By Alan Fineman Ride Coordinator First Number: Terrain Rating Terrain rating 1-5 rates the total hilliness of the ride. 1 = FLAT easiest 2= GENTLY ROLLING HILLS moderate terrain with easiest of hills (Almost anyone can handle). = SOME HILLS Moderate hills with some steeper grades (Moderately Challenging but within the ability of most riders). 4= HILLY The number and difficulty of hills is quite substantial (Very Challenging). 5= EXTREMELY HILLY Extreme Challenge- steep and long hills most of the ride Requires a very high fitness level). Second Number: Total Mileage for ride Please note the Club policy on protective headgear: ALL Riders must wear Snell/ANSI rated helmets. Ride Host/Hostess will NOT give cue sheets to riders without helmets and that rider will not be considered an official participant of the Club ride. Please have your bike in proper working order BEFORE the start of ride. Arrive minutes before start time so that all rides leave on time. Make sure you have a spare tube or patch kit and at least one water bottle. If weather conditions are questionable, the ride host may notify club members by posting a message on Facebook prior to the ride or make a decision at the starting location based on road conditions and weather forecasted at the time of the ride. SPECIAL RIDE DETAILS Special rides during the months will be highlighted in color. If you are hosting a special ride, please contact Newsletter Editor Wendy Davis or Ride Coordinator Alan Fineman before the 18th of each month to tell other club members about it. Did you have a great experience on a ride? Let us know and we ll add pictures and stories about your ride! Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host Wed June 1 Wednesday Night Ride Thu Jun 2 Sat Jun 4 9:0 AM Todd s Thursday Night Ride CW10 Quarry Swim Ride CW05 Stouchburg Loop Sun Jun 5 9:0 AM FL10 Some Fleetwood Hills 4 5 Sun Jun 5 9:00 AM Rambling Ride Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Gouglersville - UCC Church/Vermont Rd, Gouglersville - exit Rt 222 South at Gouglersville, turn left Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Gary R. Todd P. Wendy D. Alan F. Deb M. Tue Jun 7 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Thu Jun 9 Sat Jun 11 9:0 AM Gary s Thursday Night Ride OL10 Strawberry Festival Ride OL11 Short Strawberry Festival Ride (Hopefully the church will be having their Strawberry Festival) Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Diane R. Gary R. Deb M. Sat Jun 11 8:0 AM Rail Trail Ride Lebanon/Conewago Lunch: Blue Bird Inn 1 0 Sun Jun 12 9:0 AM NT24 Bernville-Shoemakersville 4 40 Fecera's in Sinking Spring Rt. 422 North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple (Behind McDonalds) Laurie & Rusty Tom R.

7 Page 7 Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host Tue Jun 14 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Diane R. Thu Jun 16 Gary s Thursday Night Ride Schuylkill Valley Elem. School Ashley Drive, Leesport Gary R. Sat Jun 18 9:0 AM BR0 Blue Lake Loop 4 0 Sun Jun 19 9:0 AM SL47 Oley Loop 6 Sun Jun 19 9:00 AM Rambling Ride Sun Jun 19 9:00 AM Social Stay Together Ride The group stays together and will stop every 7-9 miles or when needed. Average speed between 10-1 mph Tue Jun 21 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2 Blks off of Rt 562 Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn Kent S. Brad S. Wendy D. Marge E. Diane R. Thu Jun 2 Gary s Thursday Night Ride Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Gary R. Sat Jun 25 9:0 AM WL Charming Forge - Myerstown 49 Sat Jun 25 8:00 AM Matt's Adventure Ride 4 94 Sun Jun 26 9:0 AM DB08 Oley - Bally - Bechtelsville Loop DB11 Oley Loop Tue Jun 28 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn Wal-Mart Supercenter 567 Rt 100 Bechtelsville Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Bill R.? Walt H. Diane R. Thu Jun 0 Todd s Thursday Night Ride Stoudt's Black Angus Rt 272 Adamstown Todd P. Rambling Rides 1. These group rides are for riders looking for longer distance riding. 2. Rides start around miles in spring, and ramp up to 60+ miles during the summer and fall.. Rides are currently scheduled for 1 ride per weekend and are posted in the BCBC newsletter with the other rides. 4. Although no one will be left behind on these rides, it is important that riders have the ability to do longer rides (no sag support). 5. Please bring enough food, water, and money (rest stops are usually every 20-0 miles).

8 Page 8 Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host TIME CHANGE! Starting in July 9:00 AM on Weekends Sat Jul 2 9:00 AM DB16 Oley to Boyertown 4 4 Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Walt H. Sat Jul 2 8:00AM Rambling Ride Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on Laurie R. Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Sun Jul 9:00 AM WY04 Ryeland Loop WY25 New Bahney House Myerstown Ride 2 51 Wyomissing H.S. off Clayton Ave. in Wyomissing Diane R. Mon Jul 4 9:00 AM SV05 Crystal Cave Ride SV09 Harry's Hamburg Coffee Shop Ride Schuylkill Valley Elem. School Ashley Drive, Leesport TBA Tue Jul 5 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Wed Jul 6 Wednesday Night Ride Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Deb M. Gary R. Thu Jul 7 Gary s Thursday Night Ride 20-0 Gary R. Sat Jul 9 9:00 AM FL2 Emmaus Coffee Shop Ride 46 Sat Jul 9 8:00AM Rambling Ride Sun Jul 10 9:00 AM SL12 Stowe - Pine Forge Loop SL42 Oley - Birdsboro Loop Sun Jul 10 9:00 AM Rail Trail Ride 8 Tue Jul 12 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood Fleetwood Middle School Richmond St. in Fleetwood L.M. Lausch Elementary School 2 Blks off of Rt 562 Lower Perkiomen Valley park. Rt. 422 East to the Oaks exit, turn R off the exit, 2nd light turn right into the park. Alan F. Jane B. Brad S. Laurie & Rusty Deb M. Thu Jul 14 Todd s Thursday Night Ride Gouglersville - UCC ChurchVermont Rd, Gouglersville - exit Rt 222 South at Gouglersville, Todd P. Sat Jul 16 9:00 AM BR07 Caernarvon - East Earl Loop BR29 Churchtown - New Holland Brecknock Elementary School Rt. 568, just off Rt. 625 in Knauers Kent S.

9 Page 9 Date Time Ride Name/Description Rating Mileage Location Host Sun Jul 17 9:00 AM NT15 Eastern Berks Century 4 48 Sun Jul 17 8:00AM Rambling Ride Tue Jul 19 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out North Reading Plaza (Walmart) Rt. 222 in Temple (Behind McDonalds) Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Tom R. Rick D. Deb M. Thu Jul 21 Gary s Thursday Night Ride 20-0 Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Gary R. Sat Jul 2 9:0 AM OL08 Oley - Boyertown Challenge 4 9 Deb M. Sat Jul 2 8:00AM Matt's Adventure Ride 4 98 Bernville Elementary School off of Rt 18 Matt F. Sun Jul 24 9:00 AM CW10 Quarry Swim Ride CW1 Myerstown - Bethel 6 58 Conrad Weiser East Elementary School on Diane R. Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Tue Jul 26 Tuesday Nite Pedal and Pig Out Deb M. Thu Jul 28 Gary s Thursday Night Ride 20-0 Schuylkill Valley Elem. School Ashley Drive, Leesport Gary R. Sat Jul 0 9:00 AM DB27 Chester County 4 48 Sat Jul 0 8:00AM Rambling Ride Daniel Boone Middle School Weavertown Rd. in Amityville Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn Walt H. Wayne B. Sun Jul 1 9:00 AM Social Stay Together Ride The group stays together and will stop every 7-9 miles or when needed. Average speed between 10-1 mph Conrad Weiser East Karen M Elementary School on and Lincoln Rd. in Wernersville Marce S, Sun Jul 1 9:00 AM WL12 Kricks Mill Ride WL0 Hershey Park Halfway 6 57 Wilson High School off of Dwight St. in West Lawn TBA MATT SADVENTURE RIDE Anyone who is interested in following Matt on his ride across America here are the links for you. This is where I plan to post details of the ride as I can. This is my planned route.

10 Page 10 T rail Rides Lebanon/Conewago Saturday, June 11th at 8:0 AM. Meet at 8:0am at the Fecera's Furniture store parking lot on Rt. 422 in Sinking Spring. The trailhead is located along Rt.419 in Cornwall. The Lebanon trail is 15 miles long and the Conewago is 5 miles long. We first ride towards Mt. Gretna and the Conewago trail and return to the trailhead at the rootbeer barrel for 0 miles round trip. An optional 4-5 miles one-way into the town of Lebanon. Lunch will follow at the Blue Bird Inn. Ride hosts are Laurie & Rusty Riley Sunday, July 10th at 9:00AM 6 miles Meet at 9:00am in the Lower Perkiomen Valley park. Rt. 422 East to the Oaks exit, turn R off the exit, 2nd light turn right into the park. Trail length is 18 miles one way from Oaks to Green Lane Park. Surface is cinder, packed gravel, and some asphalt. The trail passes through a varied landscape - urban, suburban and rural. Plan for a break at Green Lane Park. Ride hosts are Laurie & Rusty Riley Week Night Rides Are Back!! Tuesday Night Pedal-N-Pigout Starts at the Oley High School on Jefferson Street. Rides are miles. This is a well attended club ride. There are several groups that leave the parking lot about a minute apart. The fastest rider s group goes first then done to the slowest rider s group. There s usually -4 groups on this ride. After the ride club members who want to get something to eat head over to Belle Italia on #7 where they push tables together and talk about the ride or whatever. Wednesday night ride will only be the 1st Wednesday of the month starting in May from the Fleetwood Middle School. Gary Rollman is the ride host. Thursday Rides Start at different places so check the ride schedule. MATT SADVENTURE RI DES June 25 BY01 A ride to NJ (A group favorite) 8AM Start from Wal-Mart Supercenter 567 Rt 100 Bechtelsville Miles 6497 ft of climbing We will meet in the parking lot across from Martin s Motorsports. There will be some moderate climbing in the early parts of the ride to get us to the Quakertown area. Once thru Quakertown it will be a downhill trend until we get to the Delaware River in Riegelsville. Bike must be walked over the bridge into New Jersey. We then follow the river downstream to Milford and the midway (lunch) stop. From Milford we again cross the river back into Pa where some steep climbing will begin. The lumps will continue until the next rest stop near Telford. The terrain will flatten out for the final miles back to the Boyertown area. July 2 BN01 Summer Hill Ride 8AM Start from Bernville Elementary School off of Rt miles 600ft climbing From the start in Bernville we head towards Lenhartsville and Kempton before the Hawk Mountain climb. There will be some warm up hills thru this section of the ride. We descend off Hawk Mountain & travel thru Orwigsburg on our way to a steep climb up to Summer Hill Rd. Once on top we get beautiful Vistas and with favorable winds an enjoyable ride into Pine Grove. From Pine Grove the ride returns thru Swatara Gap and Lickdale with just some rollers & no major climbing. Once thru Lickdale the ride heads east back to Bernville on fairly flat roads. This ride will start at the Elementary School just of Rt 18 in Bernville. 96 miles there will be schedule stops at mile 7 and 7.

11 Saturday, September 24th Ride Options: 20, 40 and 60 miles or combine two for more options. Tour the beautiful Oley Valley and enjoy one of the premier riding locations in the area. Long winding down hills, gently rolling farmland, a covered bridge and historic landmarks, Oley Valley has got it all. Pre-Registration: Deadline is 9/18/16 online and/ or postmarked by 9/16/16. Entry Fee: $0 pre-registered/ includes a tech shirt. After pre-reg date and event day, $5 no shirt. Event Day Registration: 7:0-10am. Ride starts After you have checked in for your ride sheet. Requirements: You MUST wear a helmet. NO headphones. Ride/ Course Sheets: You will receive the ride sheet for your ride at registration. Each course is also clearly marked with specific colors for each ride. Check Points: There will be snacks and drinks at set check points on the course. Ride Finish: All riders must be finished riding by pm. Please plan your ride distance accordingly based on your normal ride pace. Ride Support: Support vehicles will patrol all routes offering assistance to riders if needed. Post Ride Food: Relax and feast on a wide selection of goodies, meat lasagna and veggie lasagna and Shoo Fly pie. There will also be a vendor area or for those interested, display spaces are available for a minimal fee. Location: The Oley Fairgrounds at 26 Jefferson St, Oley, PA Two blocks from Junction of Rtes 662 and 7. Ride is RAIN or SHINE If you have any questions, please call Tom Reppert at or bcbcshoofly@gmail.com.

12 Shoo Fly Classic Bike Ride Saturday, September 24 th, 2016 WAIVER / HOLD HARMLESS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT: By signing this contractual agreement I acknowledge the fact that participating in the Shoo Fly Classic Bike Ride is a potentially hazardous activity and I am participating with full knowledge of all potential risks and injuries. I will not enter and ride unless I am medically able and properly conditioned and trained for the level of competition that I aspire to. I also know that, although, some safety protection via course officials will be provided; there can be many hazards on the course route. I also assume any and all other risks associated with this event including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the affects of weather, including high heat and or humidity, the condition of the roads and all risks being known and appreciated by me. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of your accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, or anyone else who might claim on my behalf, convenient not to sue, and waive, release and discharge Berks County Bike Club, officials of the event and any other sponsors or associated organizations, ride officials, volunteers, or any of the employees, agents, assignees or anyone acting on or for their behalf, from any and all claims or liability for death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature whatsoever arising out of, or the course of, my participation in this event known as the Shoo Fly Classic Bike Ride. All costs incurred for medical assistance, be it ambulance, hospital, etc., is my sole responsibility and my financial liability. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Applicants understanding and agreeing to this Waiver / Hold Harmless Contractual Agreement as specified herein and the rules of the event should sign the entry form on the space provided below. Signature of Participant: X Date: Signature of consenting adult if under 18 years of age: Participant Information Please Print LEGIBLY Last Name: First Name: MI Address: City: State: ZIP: Phone #: Emergency contact: Emergency number: If pre-registered: PLEASE CIRCLE DESIRED SHIRT SIZE: XS S M L XL XXL Checks: $0 pre-registered by 9/18/16/ includes tech shirt. After pre-reg date and day of, $5 no shirt. Mail entries to: BCBC c/o Tom Reppert 120 Peachwood Drive, Sinking Spring, PA Make check payable to: Berks County Bike Club Question: us at: bcbcshoofly@gmail.com, or access our web site at:

13 BCBC CLOTHING!! Sizes XS through XXX the XXL and XXXL sizes will be an additional $2 per shirt) Red, Gray or White Short sleeve tech shirt: $6 (run a little bit big) Long sleeve Tech: $8 Long sleeve Tee: $7 Welcome New Members! Bill Buchanan Jon Winterhalter George Frangakis Page 1 DEADLINE IS JUNE 6th to order! Sweatshirt: $8 Hoodie sweatshirt: $1 BCBC MEETING At the BCBC Picnic Saturday June 18th At :0 PM FOR SALE: CLUB JERSEYS $55 Sleeveless & Short sleeves Contact Butch Ulrich bulrich1@aol.com Softball Challenge The BCBC vs Pagoda Pacers Running Club kickball game has been tentatively set for Sunday, June 26 th. If you want to play, male or female, let Butch know ASAP. Sounds like a great way to strain a groin or pull a hammy but it should be fun. BCBC Gift to members: If you attended the BCBC annual dinner, you were given a pair of socks with the club name on it. If you did not attend the club banquet, please contact Butch to receive your free pair. The socks are for current club members. They are red, black and white. Sizes available are L/XL or S/M.

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15 Classified Ads If you have something that you want to give away or sell you can place an ad in this newsletter. The ad will run for at least months. Send all ads to Wendy Davis at Page 15 FOR SALE 2010 Fuji Newest mm White Frame Road Bike Excellent Condition. Clip pedals, Bottle holders, Seat Pack, Extra tube. $225 Judd Sartain CycleOps Fluid 2 Indoor Bike Trainer with Front Stand and mat. Excellent Condition. $175 Judd Sartain th Annual CROP Hunger Bike Ride Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty Saturday, June 4, 2016 Registration Starts at 7:00am Rodale Fitness Park Trexlertown The Lehigh Wheelmen are teaming with CROP for their 5 th annual ride to fight hunger locally and around the world. Three rides will depart from Bob Rodale Cycling and Fitness Park (across from the T-Town Velodrome) on June 4 th : 25 miles (9:0 start) to Bowers Park, 40 miles (8:0 start) to Crystal Cave, and a Metric Century (7:0 start) on some of the Lehigh Valley s most scenic roads out to Hawk Valley. A light lunch will follow the ride. One hundred percent of registration fees will be donated to CROP. Visit for more information and registration. From the Editor: Don t forget we have Knights on Wheels and You Know What Puts My Wheel Out of True sections in our newsletter that do need your comments so I can put them in the newsletter. any comment you have to me. I will not print your name for the YKWPMWOOT section and only print it in the KOW section if you want me to. If you have gone on a biking trip and would like to write something up to share with your fellow members please feel free to it to me. If you take any pictures on a club ride them to me with a comment. Any suggestions or comments for or about the newsletter is always welcomed. cyclerad@ptd.net Wendy Davis, Editor

16 MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR All members will receive the newsletter via from The ed newsletter is usually sent by the 25rd of each month. If they DO NOT receive it, they should check spam, then confirm their address by ing me at Likewise, if someone thinks they paid dues, they should confirm with me. New ride waivers come out the first of each month. If a ride host does not have a name listed on the waiver, check the top date to see if they used the most current listing. Kate Kennedy-Hug, Membership Coordinator THE BERKS COUNTY BICYCLE CLUB, INC MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION/RENEWAL FORM Name Street City State Zip Code Address Phone Please Check one: ( ) New Applicant, or ( ) Renewing Member THE BCBC CyclingTimes newsletter is published monthly via to members and on our website May we publish your name, address, and telephone number in a club directory?( ) Yes ( ) No Please indicate your interests by checking as many items as may apply: ( ) Ride Host/Hostess ( ) Updating Ride sheets ( ) Road Rides ( ) Trail Riding ( ) Social Events (Helping with picnic and/or annual banquet) ( ) Helping with our Shoo-Fly Classic Bike Ride Signature (If applicant is under 18, parent or legal guardian must also sign.) Dues: $20 per household, per year. Renewing memberships are due and payable by MARCH 1st of each year. Dues include monthly newsletter and a membership card for discounts at bike shop listed in newsletter. Make all checks Payable to and send to: The Berks County Bicycle Club, Inc., 728 Schuylkill Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508