Pedal Power

October 2018

www.BayViewBikeClub.org

October Rides Start at 10:00

Next Board Meeting: October 24

Deadline for newsletter: November 10

End of Season Banquet

Monday, November 12 @ 6:30

Beulah Brinton Community Center

2555 S. Bay Street

Bay View, WI 53207

Mailing Address

Bay View Bicycle Club

PO Box 070455

Bay View, WI 53207

The Prez Sez By Joe Fischer

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to the Packer chili party after last Sunday’s ride, especially

Janet Talberg for hosting the party in her condo party room, and Mary Jo Schwabe and Suzanne Ziegler

for making chili. The theater room had a huge amazing TV screen. In fact, on that TV, the Packers won. I

think Andy Sikorsky and John Schwabe might still be in there waiting for the next Brewers game to start.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the annual banquet. In case you haven’t heard it will be

Monday, November 12 at the Beulah Brinton Community Center and will start at 6:30 PM. (Last month

I said it would start at 6:00 pm. That was a mistake on my part.)

We will have some different door prizes this year that I think you are going to enjoy.

And as we approach the end of our ride calendar, don’t forget about our two Halloween Rides. Sunday

October 28th is Debra’s ride and on Tuesday morning October 16 Jeff Schmidt will take the ride past houses

and yards with cool outside decorations.

And let’s have fun out there.

Joe

Tours & Rides By Jill Litzenberg

If you would like to share your adventures and/or pictures from one of your rides or

tours, please send the pictures/article to me either via email or text and I’ll include

it in the next newsletter! Newsletter@BayViewBikeClub.org

End of Season Banquet

Beulah Brinton Community Center

2555 S. Bay Street

Bay View

6:30PM

Food!

Raffle Baskets & Prizes!

Slide Show!

Social Events

Two Halloween rides are coming up. Costumes are encouraged!

Jeff’s Halloween Ride Tuesday Morning Rides with Jeff

Beulah Brinton Community Center

October 16 @ 9:00AM

We will ride and look at Halloween decorations.

Ride is approximately 20 miles

Debra’s Halloween Ride

By Debra

Have you got your costume ready for the Halloween Ride? Let’s celebrate Halloween and the end of the biking season by having some scary fun. Halloween fun isn't just for children. Join us on Sunday, October 28, 2018 for a fun ride. We’ll be riding the Ozaukee Interurban Trail. Come dressed in your favorite/scariest Halloween costume (suitable to bike in). Arrive early because there will be Halloween treats for everyone who shows up for the ride.

Packer Chili Party was on October 7.

Thanks Kim & Board for planning the party!

Thanks Janet for hosting the party!

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 20-30 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.

Membership

By Mike Smiley

We ended the season with 197 club members.

Ride Schedule

By Andy Sikorski

October 13 - 28, 2018

All Rides Start at 10am April & October and 9am May through September

Tuesdays- Morning Rides (May - October) - miles vary Start at 9:00am from Beulah Brinton Community Center, 2555 S Bay St, Bay View. Routes determined day of ride but are usually around 20 miles. Oct 13, 2018- 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, 2018- 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, 2018- Wind Lake - 25, 36 miles 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, 2018- 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, 2018- 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, 2018- 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, 2018- 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

Andy is keeping the rider points a secret until the banquet. Then, points will be posted in the November newsletter.

Newsletter

By Jill Litzenberg

All club members are welcomed and encouraged to submit articles of interest and pictures to

the newsletter. Send articles and pictures to me by the 10th 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

President Joe Fischer Vice President Mike Dix Treasurer Dean Mowery Info@BayViewBikeClub.org Info@BayViewBikeClub.org Treasurer@BayViewBikeClub.org

Ride Chair Andy Sikorski Membership Mike Smiley Secretary Scott Siebers Info@BayViewBikeClub.org Membership-info@BayViewBikeClub.org Info@BayViewBikeClub.org

Promotions Julie Franco Social Kim Lamers Newsletter Jill Litzenberg Info@BayViewBikeClub.org Social@BayViewBikeClub.org Newsletter@BayViewBikeClub.org

Club Website

Thanks Dean for keeping our website updated! www.BayViewBikeClub.org

Facebook Check out our club Facebook page for up-to-date information and events.

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!

http://wisconsinbikefed.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013-GROUPRIDINGREV.pdf

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 email address to any outside organizations. The BVBC board has decided not to make our member names, addresses or e-mails available electronically to members. We will continue to print a paper membership directory available in June. 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 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 e-mails you get from the club, we don't forward e-mails from outside organizations. We will publish information about rides, events etc if it is submitted to the newsletter.

Let’s Be Safe Out There!