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1 Pedal Power September October Rides Start at 10:00 Next Board Meeting: October 3 Deadline for newsletter: October 10 End of Season Banquet Monday, November 6:00 Beulah Brinton Community Center 2555 S. Bay Street Bay View, WI Mailing Address Bay View Bicycle Club PO Box Bay View, WI 53207

The Prez Sez By Joe Fischer We are about two months from the end of our calendar year, and we are not done with doing things a little differently than in the past.

That is not a typo; the banquet will be in November. Also new is the start time. In the past we have not been able to get into the room until 7 pm.

2 The Prez Sez By Joe Fischer We are about two months from the end of our calendar year, and we are not done with doing things a little differently than in the past. We have one more membership meeting this year our annual banquet. This year the banquet will be on Monday, November 12 th, at the Beulah Brinton Community Center on Bay Street. That is not a typo; the banquet will be in November. Also new is the start time. In the past we have not been able to get into the room until 7 pm. This year the banquet will start at 6:00 pm and we will be able to get in and start setting up at 5:30. In addition to food, awards, and prizes we will hold the annual election for board members. This year there are three board positions that we will need to fill: Secretary, Social Chair, and Newsletter editor (Jill met with a horrible accident after an unauthorized update to the president s picture in the last newsletter--by the way, I am the short one.) Seriously that position is available. Anyway, if you think you might be interested in one of the positions please reach out to one of the board members, so we can answer any questions you may have. In keeping with the political season, let the bribes, blackmail, and arm twisting begin! Also, not new, but absent for a few years is the Packer Game and Chili Lunch Ride on Sunday, October 7 th. See the details in Kim s article below. Thanks to Andy and Kim for coordinating this ride and party. A special thanks to Janet Tallberg who has graciously provided the party room at her condo complex on Prospect Ave overlooking Lake Michigan for this event. In addition to the large party rooms, kitchen, and two TVs, there is also a large outdoor patio. We will ride the Oak Leaf North route starting at Janet s building which has its own Oak leaf Trail access followed by a chili potluck and Packer game. Thanks to The Zeigler s who volunteered to make vegan chili, and MaryJo Schwabe who will provide meat chili. Enjoy our weather and the last six weeks of scheduled club rides! And let s have fun out there. Joe Our club s new feather banner! Look for it at our events. Thanks Julie for your research and ordering it.

3 End of Season Banquet Beulah Brinton Community Center 2555 S. Bay Street Bay View 6:00PM Social Events By Kim Lamers Chris Kegel Slow Roll was August 26 attracted 1000 riders!

Post Ride Packer Party! When: Sunday, October 7 th Time: Noon-? Place: Janet s Club Room in Lake Bluff Condos: 1300 N. Prospect Ave.

Apples and Carmel dip: Kim Bottled water will be provided if you want any other beverage bring it. Please RSVP by Oct.

4 Post Ride Packer Party! When: Sunday, October 7 th Time: Noon-? Place: Janet s Club Room in Lake Bluff Condos: 1300 N. Prospect Ave. There is an inside party room and outdoor Court Yard with view of Lake Michigan (bikes can be parked on courtyard during party) Ride that Morning will start at 10:00 am from lot North of Janet s building (20 miles) CHILI Ingredients Sign-up and Sides: Vegan Chili- Suzanne Ziegler Chili with meat: MaryJo Schwabe Sliced Onions: Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Sour Cream: Noodles: Tortilla Chips/Salsa: Fruit: Cookies/Dessert: Apples and Carmel dip: Kim Bottled water will be provided if you want any other beverage bring it. Please RSVP by Oct. 5 th to Kim Lamers, Social Chair on the Bayview Bicycle Club Facebook website where you can list the item tha you would like to bring to the party or me at: social@bayviewbikeclub.org

Membership We currently have 197 club members.

It s great to learn about new rides and to hear about people s adventures!

The ride was a fundraiser for the Vilas County bicycle trails. We had a gorgeous day with bright blue skies as we pedaled through the forest.

5 Membership We currently have 197 club members. Tours & Rides By Jill Litzenberg Club members have participated in so many rides and tours this season. It s great to learn about new rides and to hear about people s adventures! Eagle River to Conover September 7 Jill Linda Rich Joe Linda s Winnings from the Raffle We rode the SepTimber Fundraiser Ride in Eagle River. The ride was a fundraiser for the Vilas County bicycle trails. We had a gorgeous day with bright blue skies as we pedaled through the forest. The ride started/ended at the Tribute Brewing Company in Eagle River. There were many raffles prizes and Linda won! We had tasty beer samples and a brat lunch. The ride attracted about 250 people. That evening, Linda hosted us at her cabin in Harshaw on Little Bearskin Lake with a delicious lasagna dinner, dessert, and wine. Thanks Linda!

Pictures from the Northwoods from this Year If you ve never ridden in the Northwoods, treat

Germain, Eagle River, Boulder Junction, and Saynor areas are so beautiful and bicycle friendly.

The club is in the early stages of planning a big trip up there next summer.

Scenic Riders By Jill Litzenberg A weekly email is being sent to members who are interested in

6 Pictures from the Northwoods from this Year If you ve never ridden in the Northwoods, treat yourself sometime and head north. The St. Germain, Eagle River, Boulder Junction, and Saynor areas are so beautiful and bicycle friendly. Both the forest roads and the bike trails are fabulous! The club is in the early stages of planning a big trip up there next summer. Watch for details coming up. Scenic Riders By Jill Litzenberg A weekly is being sent to members who are interested in riding with other riders at a slower pace. Riders are able to respond to the to let the 30 other people in the group know what days they are riding, what distance, and what speed (9-11 mph or mph). If you would like to be added to this list, please send me an . Newsletter@BayViewBikeClub.org

7 Ride Coordinator Responsibilities Being a ride coordinator is a great way to meet people and earn additional rider points. It s easy! Arrive at least minutes early so that all riders have time to sign the sign-up/waiver sheet. Provide the route map and cue sheet to riders after they sign the waiver. Before the Ride *Confirm that all riders have signed the waiver sheet. *Acknowledge new members and guests. *Ask riders which distance they will be riding including Scenic Riders group. *Relay route information updates and changes for road construction, detours, etc. *Mention rest stop opportunities. *Have riders do a quick buddy check to ensure that everyone is prepared for a safe ride: helmets on, packs zipped, quick releases secure, water bottles, etc. *Ask if anyone is interested in going out for lunch after the ride (with hand raise). *In case of an accident involving more serious injury or property damage, fill out the incident report that is enclosed in the packet with the cue sheets. This will allow a claim to be submitted to our insurer. Call 911 if needed. *Remind riders that we are obligated to follow the rules of the road. After the Ride (Things to provide to the Ride Chair Andy) *Return the waiver sheet and ride packet so that everyone can qualify for rider points and to satisfy our insurance requirements. *Note: Anyone can do the following *Include any items that were noted during the ride. *List any needed additions, clarifications or corrections to the cue sheet and map. *List any concerns regarding the route and any information which would improve the club experience the next time that the route is ridden. If, due to inclement weather or other route conditions, the Ride Coordinator deems it unsafe to ride as scheduled, he/she has sole authority to cancel the ride. In such cases, notify the Ride Chair Andy (BVBCBoard@gmail.org or text) of the cancellation as soon as you are able. If possible, post this information on the club Facebook page.

8 For Sale Sidi Genesis bike shoes Women s Size 39 (about 6 1/2) Worn 6 rides or so, like new Retail for about $250, asking $75 Tierney Lalor (920) Newsletter By Jill Litzenberg All club members are welcome and encouraged to submit articles of interest and pictures to the newsletter. Send articles and pictures to me by the 10 th of each month. The Newsletter Editor position will open at the end of this season. Let a board member know if you are interested. Newsletter@BayViewBikeClub.org Ride Chair Updates By Andy Sikorski Take note that there have been a few minor tweaks to the October schedule: Sunday, October 7th: was Gorney Park -now- Oak Leaf North Saturday, October 13th: was LaGrange Southern Kettle -now- LaGrange Whitewater Lake Sunday, October 21st: was Oak Leaf North -now- Gorney Park The date swap between the 7th and 21st will allow us to have a Packer Party following the Oak Leaf North ride (see details elsewhere in the newsletter!). As for October 13th, the starting location is unchanged, but instead of the familiar Southern Kettle route, we ll be making our inaugural ride on the new LaGrange Whitewater Lake route which was rained out on September 1st. The season will be over before we know it! Let s finish strong!

9 Bay View Bicycle Club Ride Schedule for September 22, October 28, 2018 All Rides Start at 10am April and October and 9am May through September Tuesdays- Morning Rides (May - October) - miles vary Start at 9:00am from Buelah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S Bay St, Bay View. Routes determined day of ride but are usually around 20 miles. Sep 22, Historic Milwaukee - 21 miles Urban ride on city streets, along the Hank Aaron trail, and to the VA grounds - Ride starts in Lake Park at the Lake Park Bistro parking lot. (Golf course parking lot).take 794 to the Lakefront. Take Lincoln Memorial Drive 3.9 Miles North. Turn left on N Lake Drive and drive 0.4 miles to Lake Park Bistro parking lot. Sep 23, Big Cedar Lake - 27, 43 miles Rural ride from Holy Hill north to Hartford and Slinger. The long route circles Big Cedar Lake. - Start at Holy Hill. Take I-41 north to Exit 57 (WI 167 West / Holy Hill Rd). Drive west on WI-167 six miles to Holy Hill entrance. Park in large lower gravel lot. Drive time from Zoo Interchange: 35 minutes. Sep 29, Glacial River Trail - 34, 41, 53 miles UPDATED FOR 2018: Ride along the Jefferson County trail and return along the Rock River. Long route encircles Lake Koshkonong. - Starts at Jefferson High School W Milwaukee St; Jefferson, WI Take I-94 West to Wi Highway 26 (Exit Johnson Creek). South on WI-26 for eight miles to US Hwy-18 (Racine Street). East on Hwy-18 for 0.7 miles. Turn right on Taft Street and go one block to school. Approximate drive time from zoo - 50 minutes. Sep 30, South Shore to Gorney Park - 26, 42 miles Ride south through St. Francis, Cudahy, South Milwaukee and Oak Creek. Long route passes Gorney Park. - Starts at South Shore Park in Bay View. Take I-94 exit at Becher St. Go east on Becher to E. Bay St.. Veer right on E.Bay St., follow it around to Russell Ave. Turn left on Russell to Superior. Turn right on Superior to Nock St. Turn on left on Nock and then right onto South Shore Park Drive. CHANGE FOR 2018: DO NOT park in the Marina parking - park along park drive adjacent to pavilion. Oct 6, Dundee Northern Kettle - 19, 31, 43 miles Very scenic ride through Northern Kettle Moraine state forest. Short route is fairly easy, longer routes are moderately hilly. - Starts from Mill Park in Dundee. Take I-41 north to the US 45 split (Cabelas). North on US 45 to WI 67 (approximately 7 miles past Kewaskum). East on 67 to Dundee. Park in lot behind the Hamburger Haus. Approximate drive time: 55 minutes from Zoo. Oct 7, Oak Leaf - North - 20, 27 miles NOTE SPECIAL STARTING LOCATION FOR 2018 AND OPTIONAL LONGER DISTANCE: Easy trail ride on the Oak Leaf Trail from the lakefront to Brown Deer Rd and back. Longer route continues to Donges Bay Road and back. - Starts at Lake Bluff Condos (1300 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee - 20 minutes from the zoo). Meet in parking lot to north of building. Oct 13, LaGrange - Whitewater Lake - 29, 39, 50 miles UPDATED ROUTE FOR 2018! Scenic ride passing Whitewater Lake with long route to Milton. - Starts from United Methodist Church N8548 County Road H, Whitewater, WI Take I-43 southwest to East Troy. West on WI 20 to US 12. West on US 12 to LaGrange. Right on Highway H 200 yards, church is on the right. Approximate drive time: 40 minutes from Zoo. Oct 14, Holy Moly Hills - 14 miles Hills, hills, hills. If you like hills this is a fun ride. - Starts at Plat Rd School. Take I-41 to WI 167 (Holy Hill Rd). West on 167 to 164. Turn left on 164 go approximately 3 miles to Monches Rd. Turn right on Monches go approximately one mile to Plat Rd. Turn right on Plat Rd to Plat Elementary school parking lot (approximately a tenth of a mile). Oct 14, Wind Lake - 25, 36 miles

10 Ride from Hales Corners passing Wind Lake and Big Muskego Lake. Route is fairly flat and mostly rural. - Starts at Hales Corners Park. Take I-43/894 to Forest Home Ave., south west on Forest Home (WI 24) to Janesville Rd. (WI 24), west on Janesville to 116th St. North on 116th St. Left on New Berlin Rd. to parking lot on left. Oct 20, Gils Ride from Rome - 21, 33, 48 miles Scenic ride through Jefferson County to Helenville and back. - Starts at the Rome Pond Park, about one mile east of Rome on County Hwy F. Take I-94 west to exit #275, CR F (this is the second CR F traveling west from Milwaukee) Take CR F south 4.6 miles to Sullivan. Turn Right on CR F/Hwy 18 (Mains St). Continue on CRF approximately 3.1 miles. The park is on the left. Drive time about 42 minutes from the Zoo. Oct 21, Gorney Park - 24, 33 miles Mostly flat ride through scenic farmland of Racine County. - Starts at Gorney Park in Caledonia. Take I-94 south, exit at Ryan Rd. Go left, east 2.5 miles to Nicholson Rd. Turn right, going south for 2.5 miles to park on the left. Approximate drive time: 30 from Zoo. Oct 27, Grant Park - 19, 27 miles Easy ride through Oak Creek Pkwy, south to Caledonia and back. - Ride starts at Grant Park Golf Course clubhouse. Take I-94 south, exit at College Ave. Go east on College Ave. to Lake Dr. Take Lake Dr. south to Hawthorne Ave., east on Hawthorne to clubhouse. Park in lot across from the clubhouse on Hawthorn Ave. Oct 28, Halloween - 30 miles Easy ride on the Ozaukee County Interurban. - Starts at Logemann Community Center, 6100 W Mequon Rd. Take I-43 north to Mequon Rd (Exit 85). West on Mequon Rd just over 3 miles and turn right just before the Interurban Trail into the Community Center parking lot. Rider Points October 1, September 16, 2018 Rider Points Rider Points Rider Points Soriano, Joseph 1,985 Crown, Ron 280 Yurasovich, Diane 75 Schmidt, Jeff 1,688 Franco, Julie 274 Pessarelli, Luigi 72 Mowery, Dean 1,564 Lambeth, Kelly 258 Scheeler, Elyse 70 Sikorski, Andy 1,374 Montgomery, 248 Wojciechowski, 70 Bobbie Marsha Fishman, Steve 1,212 Stephens, Sharon 239 Burkard, Nancy 67 Roessl, Linda 1,177 Panagiotopoulos, 229 Niebruegge, Doug 66 Harry Ziegler, Suzanne 1,132 Willman, Jan 222 Labinski, Mary 64 Marie Blakely, Chuck 868 Talsky, Ron 218 Routhier, Art 61 Smiley, Michael 843 Hancock, Mary 206 Medina, Celeste 52 Hogan, Helen 832 Henn, Milton 203 Long, Sara 51 Ziegler, Joel 755 Taylor, Clyde 203 Martinez, Andy 49 Torres, Jeff 743 Gresl, Lois 199 Rosenberg, David 48 Gast, Ted 738 Wolfgram, 198 Wilcox, Ken 46 Heather Tuckwood, Debra 696 Haas, Jill 188 Carse, Cecelia 44

Zur, Kimberley 623 Brinkman, Ashley 179 Krueger, Gil 44 Temple, Rich 605 Burton, Becky 177 Wild, Mary Beth 44 Dix, Michael 602 Peterson, Pat 172 Ganter, Victor 40 Siebers, Scott 589 Kliegman, Sharon

11 Zur, Kimberley 623 Brinkman, Ashley 179 Krueger, Gil 44 Temple, Rich 605 Burton, Becky 177 Wild, Mary Beth 44 Dix, Michael 602 Peterson, Pat 172 Ganter, Victor 40 Siebers, Scott 589 Kliegman, Sharon 166 Burke, Christine 38 Lerand, Bill 584 Orosa, Jojo 166 Christensen, Jean 37 Temple, Mark 571 Ritchie, Sharon 166 Benz, Eric 36 Templin, Tod 569 Klein, Robert 163 Hoff, Alyssa 35 Lerand, Carol 564 Nicol, Steve 161 Giese, Kevin 34 Sullivan, Tim 542 Labinski, Dennis 160 Gietzen, Catie 34 Donahue, David 532 Schwabe, John 145 Zellner, John 33 Rindahl, J D 523 Gibbs, Tamara 143 Walsh, Jen 32 Burdick, Jerry 515 Locher, Chris 142 Lalor, Tierney 29 Aschenbrenner, 510 Neesley, Dan 142 Pauli, Stan 29 Gary Santoro, Ron 501 Beachkofski, Clare 138 Polk, Bob 29 Meyer, Craig 480 Blanchard, 135 Lewis, Lois 26 Stephen Borchardt, Jeff 455 Sandler, Mark 132 Lewis, Scott 26 Wojtal, Prati 427 Schmidt, Deb 132 Meagher, Gary 26 Wojtal, Norm 423 Moranski, Erica 130 Umhoefer, Ron 26 Fischer, Joe 414 Rutkowski, Ron 129 Milinovich, Sarah 25 McAttee, Eric 409 Cannon, Pete 118 Sibinski, Elisa 25 Paque, Sam 390 Patterson, Maria 112 Stachowiak Jr, 25 Keith Tallberg, Janet 389 Connors, Dennis 110 Stachowiak Sr, 25 Keith Litzenberg, Jill 362 Cadkin, Lewis 109 Stueland, Lisa 25 Matson, Kevin 354 Douglas, Pat 102 Truskowski, Chris 25 Lamers, Kim 348 Ziegler, Megan 102 Byrne, Sandy 24 Kuhs, Kelly 339 Duffey, Diane 97 White, Becky 24 Peterson, Beth 334 Thaller, Susan 95 Trusky, Pauline 23 Hegland, Carol 328 Kitzinger, Joe 90 Wild, Michael 22 Dames, William 325 Patterson, Andy 87 Gajewski, Sherry 21 Dadian, Joan 321 Zalewski, Mark 86 Ellington, Pauline 20 Manteau, Carl 320 Kops, Tammy 82 Marx, James 20 Bike Fed Group Riding Information Please see the link below for the Bike Fed s brochure on group riding safety. It is a great learning tool for new riders and a good refresher for seasoned riders. Let s be safe out there!

12 President Joe Fischer Vice President Mike Dix Treasurer Dean Mowery Ride Chair Andy Sikorski Membership Mike Smiley Secretary Scott Siebers Promotions Julie Franco Social Kim Lamers Newsletter Jill Litzenberg

Club Website Thanks Dean for keeping our website updated! www.bayviewbikeclub.

A Word About Your Electronic Information Your privacy is important to us. We don't share any of our membership information with anyone.

The BVBC board has decided not to make our member names, addresses or e-mails available electronically to members.

With very few exceptions, all of the e-mails you get from us will be directly related to club activities Please don't ask us to forward any e-mails

13 Club Website Thanks Dean for keeping our website updated! Facebook Check out our club Facebook page for up-to-date information and events. A Word About Your Electronic Information Your privacy is important to us. We don't share any of our membership information with anyone. We don't sell or forward your address to any outside organizations. The BVBC board has decided not to make our member names, addresses or s available electronically to members. We will continue to print a paper membership directory available in June. With very few exceptions, all of the s you get from us will be directly related to club activities Please don't ask us to forward any s to our membership. We don't do that. If you would like to share your experiences about a particular ride, feel free to do that in the newsletter. Many bicycle event organizers ask us to forward information about their ride to our members. In order to limit the number of s you get from the club, we don't forward s from outside organizations. We will publish information about rides, events etc if it is submitted to the newsletter. Let s Be Safe Out There!

Pedal Power Bay View Bicycle Club (BVBC) Newsletter

Pedal Power Bay View Bicycle Club (BVBC) Newsletter www.bayviewbikeclub.org October, 2017 Next newsletter deadline: 5 th of each month Board Members: President Rich Temple president@bayviewbikeclub.org