may 2007 seattle spin newsletter, cyclists of greater seattle

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SBC NewsletterMonthly newsletter of the Seattle Bicycle Club, Seattles Friendliest Bike Club

The Ride of SilenceA memorial ride Wednesday, May 16 at 6:30"om Gasworks Park

There are many rides thatstart at Gasworks Park butthis month, on May 16, there

is one that makes a statementabout cycling in Seattle andaround the state. The Ride ofSilence was created after acyclist was killed in Texaswhile being passed by a truckand has since been a memo-rial ride for cyclists in nearlyevery state, as well as aroundthe world. It also makes astatement to motorists and cityofficials that we deserve rightson our shared roads. The Rideof Silence will take place inSeattle on May 16th, begin-ning at 6:30pm from Gas-works Park and proceed, insilence, to Eastlake, Down-

town,QueenAnne and

Fre-mont.Organiz-ers GaryStrauss, Duane Wright andLouise Kornreich, all SBCmembers, have been busycontacting public officials inthe city and state to makethem aware of the event andto invite them to attend theride. Seattles Mayor Nickelsrecently drafted a proclama-tion to declare May 16 as Rideof Silence Day. The short dis-tance of 10 miles and aprocession-like pace of 12mphmakes it a ride that is welcom-

ingto everyone, from kids, socialriders and commuters to clubriders and racers. If you arenot going to ride, please con-sider volunteering. To find outmore about the Ride of Si-lence, please go towww.rideofsilence.org . Seepage 5 of this newsletter for a

great ride in Walla Walla onJune 23 that is a memorial fora cyclist killed there 3 yearsago.

Seattle Bicycle Club www.seattlebike.org May 2007

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Ride of Silence...............1

Merchandise, Meetingsand Members.................2

Series Rides...............3

Daily Rides.....................5

Planing Ahead.6

Bike Facts......................7

About SBC.....................8

Fix Your Flat....9

Calendar...................10
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CLUB MERCHANDISE

Seattle Bicycle Club Jer-seys & T-shirts

There are still some jerseys andt-shirts remaining for purchase.You can buy them by emailing:[email protected]

Jerseys $55 Unisexsizing; Pro-fit cut

Size:XS S M LXL XXLThe jerseys are made byLouis Garneau in a Micro-Airdryfabric. They have 3 back pocketsand a 15 invisible zipper.

T-Shirts:

Short sleeved $13 S-XL, $14XXL

Long sleeved $16 S-XL, $17XXL

CLUB MEETINGS

SBC Board Meeting

Everone is welcome to attendthe monthly board meeting, heldat Hales Ales in Fremont, just offthe Burke-Gilman Trail. Meetyour board members, enjoy abrew and some eats and hearwhats going on in the club.

Date:

Monday, May 7

Time: 6:30pm

Location:Hales Ales 4301Leary Way

CLUB MEMBERS

Please welcome thefollowing new members:

Richard Ahearn

Albert Brosas

Pete Ray

Dennis Grace

Barb Price

Mary Tedd Allen

Rob Allen

John and Terri Spencer

George Scott

And celebrate therenewal of thesemembers:

David Glickerman

Jim Stewart

Judy Kraemer

Rebecca Bockman

Bill Leyrer

Nawid Yakuby

Norm Tjaden

Tom Tanner

Pam Hallanger

Rick and Libby Krochalis

Renew your membershiponline. Go towww.seattlebike.org andfollow the links to renewwith PayPal.


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RIDESSERIES

Gasworks Wednesday NightRide: Training SeriesEvery Wednesday Night unlessotherwise noted

Ride Days: WednesdayEvenings

Ride Start: Gasworks Park, Se-attleMeet At:6pm, start 6:15pmsharpRide Pace: High Moderate/Brisk

Ride Distance: ~20 MilesRide Terrain: Mixed / HillyRide Coordinator: Jennifer 206-325-0319,insipidperson @juno.comRide Leads: Arnie, Bill, Bob A,Charlie, Dan, Garry, Garth, Gary,Howard, Jimmy, Martha, Ron L,Ron T, Stacey, Tom, et al.Rain Policy: Heavy rain cancelsRide Description:This is a mid-week training ridefor those who live or work in Se-attle. We will vary the routes fromweek to week and sample Seat-tles neighborhoods, parks and

waterfronts. We will climb lots ofhills to strengthen our lungs andlegs, but the ultimate goal will beto catch sunsets from high andlow. There will be an optionalget-together at the establishmentof our choice after the ride.

RAMROD/RAPSody Training

SeriesThe RAMROD/RAPSody trainingseries has begun, with rides onmost Saturdays. Start times andlocations vary each week butheres whats coming up:

Saturday, May 5Ride Around Hood CanalStart: PoulsboTime: 7:00Distance: 120 milesElevation Gain: 4,500Pace: High Moderate/ BriskLeader: Tom Tanner/Lee DerrorDescription: Ride all the way

around the Hood Canal. Jointride with WSCC.

Saturday, May 12Snoqualmie PassRide Start: Tibbetts Valley Park,IssaquahMeet at: 8:00 am.Distance: 84 Miles.Pace: Moderate.Terrain: Hilly, up to 5,000 of gainRain Policy: Rain or Snow Can-celsCue Sheet: YesRide Leader: Monica Zaborac206-226-8514 (cell)

Description: The route is scenicand hilly for as long as possiblebefore joining I-90

Saturday, May 19Hurricane RidgeRide Start: Sequim High School(601 N Sequim Ave)Meet At:9am (7:10 ferry fromEdmonds)Distance: 79 milesPace: Moderate to BriskTerrain: Mountainous, 6,200gainRain Policy: Bad weather can-celsCue Sheet: YesLeaders: Lee Derror / Tom Tan-ner

Saturday, May 26

Whidbey IslandRide Start: Mukilteo Ferry Ter-minalMeet at: Mukilteo State Park, tothe left(SW) of the Ferry as youcruise in on the Speedway. Park-ing at the south side of the lot isfree.Start at: 0740- Be ready to loadat this time, we are catching the0800 boatPace: High Moderate/BriskRegroup: Several regroups withbathrooms and water, and attops of climbs Lunch in Cou-peville

Distance: 81 miles, 5000ft. ele-vation gainRide Leader: Dan [email protected] cell: 206795-0585Rain Policy: Light rain or show-ers OK, heavy rain cancelsRide Details: Very scenic,mostly backroads, lots of up anddown. Stunning views of Sara-toga Pass and Admiralty Inlet.

Sunday, May 2713th Annual Cle Elum to Leav-enworth RideStart: Downtown Cle Elum by

BakeryMeet at: 8:30 am, depart by 8:45amDistance: 100 Miles, 6,000 ofgainPace: ModerateTerrain: HillyRain Policy: Rain or Snow Can-celsCue Sheet: No (there are only acouple turns on route)Ride Leader: Monica Zaborac206-226-8514 (cell)Optional breakfast at SnoqualmiePass at 7am. Ride over NewBlewett Pass Road to Leaven-worth and return via Old BlewettPass Rd without many cars.Dessert stop at Mineral SpringsResort before final descent.


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NEW SERIES!Moderate Gasworks RidesSaturday MorningsThis series is designed for thoseriders new to group riding andwill use routes of 20-30 miles intown and avoid the killer hills andstay strictly to a moderate pace.There will be an opportunity to gofor a post-ride meal, dependingon the desires of the group.

Every SaturdayStart: Gasworks Park

Meet: 9:45 a.m.Start: 10:00 a.m. sharpPace: ModerateRegroup: FrequentDistance: ~25 milesRain Policy: sprinkles okLeaders: will varyA fun, in-city ride!

As always, please check thewebsite for any changes or addi-tions to any of the rides listed onthis page. www.seattlebike.org


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DAILY RIDES

Saturday, May 12

3 Ferries to Port OrchardSaturday Market

Start: Parking area at North end of Myrtle Edwards Park (see below for directions).Time: 9:15 am leave 9:30amPace: ModerateDistance: 32 Miles.Terrain: Fairly flat with a few short hi l lsLeader: Mary Jo, [email protected] Ride Description: We wil l r ide along the waterfront and catch the Fauntleroy Ferry($6.00) to Southworth. Then on to Port Orchard for the Saturday Market and lunch. Thentake the foot ferry to Bremerton to catch the ferry (free) back to the Seattle waterfront.

Saturday, May 12,

4 Ferries Port Orchard Saturday Market

Start: Pier 55 (or ride down from Myrtle Edwards Park (see below for directions).Time: 9:15 am leave 9:30 on the Waterfront Taxi ($3 or $1+bus pass)Pace: SocialDistance: 22 milesTerrain: Fairly flat with a few short hi l lsLeader: Judy [email protected] Ride Description: We wil l take the Waterfront Taxi to Alki and then ride along th e water-front andcatch the Fauntleroy Ferry ($6.00)to Southworth. Then on to Port Orchard forthe Saturday Market and lunch. Then take the foot ferry to Bremerton to catch the ferry(free) back to the Seattle waterfront.

Directions to Parking area: Going north on Ell iott Ave, turn right to "Terminal 90/91" (also for Magnolia Bridge, butDO NOT go over Magnolia Bridge) After turning right, get into in the left lane and fol-low sign for "Amgen Court. At Stop sign, turn right. The parking area is on your left.

Going south on Ell iott Ave, get in left lane for "Terminal (or pier) 90/91". After turningleft, stay in the left lane and follow signs for "Amgen Court". DO NOT go over MagnoliaBridge. Turn right at Stop sign and left into parking area.


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Planning Ahead...upcoming out-of-town rides

Saturday, June 2 Pioneer Spring Century, Canby, ORwww.pwtc.orgBoasting glass-smooth roads and well-stocked rest stops, they offer 45, 55 and 100mile rides in the Willamette Valley foothills.

Sunday, June 3Peninsula Metric Century,Southworthwww.twbc.orgTake the West Seattle Ferry to start a varietyof scenic rides on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Saturday, June 9Strawberry Century,Lebanon, ORwww.santiamspokes.orgThey promise more hills and more thrills andstrawberries, of course.

Saturday, June 9, Chelan Century Challenge, Lake Chelanwww.centuryride.comA 100-mile ride with 7,000 of gain on grueling mountain roads above Chelan and also a20-miler along both sides of Lake Chelan that includes a boat cruise.

Sunday, June 23, Ann Weatherhill Cycling Classic, Walla Wallawww.wheatlandwheelers.comA memorial ride for a Walla Walla cyclist killed on Mothers Day, 2004, you can enjoy ru-ral roads, a catered lunch, fine wines (LEcole 41), music and prizes, in her memory.

Sunday, June 30, Mt Adams Country Bicycle Tour, Trout Lake, WAwww.troutlake.org/biketourFantastic scenery with mountain vistas and wildlife on either a 50 or 100-mile route. In-cludes post ride barbeque.


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Bicycle Facts and Statisticsfrom the Seattle Dept Transportation Bicycle Program Website

Estimated number of cyclists in the U.S. who bicycled to work at least once a week last year: 3.2million

Percentage increase since 1985: 100%

Estimated number of participants during Bike to Work Day (2004) in King County: 10,000+

Number of cyclists biking to/from the downtown central business district between 6:30 a.m. and9 a.m. on Sept. 20, 2000: 1,737


Percentage of downtown bike commuters who are female: 25%


Time to drive from University District to Pike Place Mar-ket in light traffic: 15 minutes

Driving time during rush hour: 35 minutes

Cycling time, moderate pace: 30 minutes

Time to park car: 5 - 25 minutes

Time to park and lock bike: 1 minute

Cost to purchase and install one bike parking rack: $150

Number of bikes which can be parked in one car parking space in a paved lot: 6 - 20

Number of bicycle racks on public sidewalks in Seattle: 2,300

Estimated cost of constructing one parking space in a paved lot: $2,200

Estimated cost of constructing one parking space in a garage: $12,500

Estimated construction of Park and Ride Costs: $17,000 per stall for surface lots, and $25,000per stall for structured parking (per King County Transit Planning)

Number of miles cycled yearly by average bike commuter: 1,992


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2006 Board Members

President: Garry Kehr

Vice President: Howard Strickler

Secretary:Judy Kraemer

Treasurer: Rick Stolz

Past President: Mary Jo Gerst

Contact any board member for more information

Non-board Volunteers:

Membership: Mark Peterson

Newsletter: Louise Kornreich

Merchandise:Jimmy Pelaez

Rides Director:Jim Stewart

Seattle Bicycle Club, Inc

PO Box 34123

Seattle,WA 98103-4123

http://www.seattlebicycle.org

[email protected]

SEATTLE BICYCLE CLUB IS A PROUD MEMBER OF THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BI-

CYCLISTS AND THE BICYCLE ALLIANCE OF WASHINGTONWho We Are: The Seattle Bicycle Club Inc. is anot-for-profit membership organization dedicatedto the interests of recreational cycling enthusiasts.Our interests are recreation, safety, fun and cama-raderie.

We Ride Bicycles: We have two activities weride bicycles and we have fun, all at the same time.We have rides for those training for events likeRAMROD, to rides for anybody who has a bike ingood condition and a body that would like to getout there.

Everyone Is Welcome To Join: Our yearly mem-bership fee is $16 (or $20 per household 2 adultsand all minor children), which gets you monthlyissues of OutSpoken and all of our rides, sum-mer tours, parties and our spiffy website,(www.seattlebike.org).

Audition Us: Were sure that if you ride with us,youll want to be a part of our club. Come see howmuch fun it is!

Out of town visitors are welcome on all rides!


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RULES TO RIDE BY:

All riders are expected to obey therules of the road and show properetiquette towards vehicles, othercyclists and pedestrians.

For example:

Come to a complete stop at stopsigns, look both ways and proceedwhen safe.

Stop before, not within or ahead, ofall crosswalks.

Heed a car back call by calling itforward and riding single file to theright to let cars pass.

Regroup well away from cars.

Riders who show flagrant abuse of

traffic rules will be asked to leavethe ride.

Read On...

Please bring ID specifying emergencycontact name and phone number,blood type, and a list of any allergiesand/or specific medical needs.

All riders under the age of 18 mustbe accompanied by a parent orresponsible adult.

Please arrive 15 minutes before theride starts to sign in, review the ridemap, and get ready to ride. If youhave any questions about the ride, askthe Ride Leader before the ridebegins.

Everyone is welcome on rides.

Ride Pace / Regroup Frequency:

Leisurely (10-12 mph) / constant

Social (12-14 mph) / frequent

Moderate (14-16 mph) / regular

Brisk (16-18 mph) / occasional

(Pace refers to the speed on the flats)

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

When signing the SBC waiverform, please consider who youd

like to have as an EmergencyContact. It is an important numberthat the ride leader needs to have.In case of an accident, who will take

your bike home? Who will notifyyour loved ones or your boss ofyour whereabouts? Try to choose

someone who has a cell phone andyour house keys.

FREE CLASS!

Learn to Fix a Flat

at Recycled Cycles

Wednesdays at 7pm

They welcome cyclingnewcomers as well as veterancyclists.

The class is limited to 10students so that they can offer

personal attention.Call Recycled Cycles at206-547-4491, sign up at thestore, [email protected]

To secure a spot, send your:Full nameContact Phone #Email address

www.recycledcycles.com


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CalendarWednesday, May 2

Gasworks Evening Ride

Saturday, May 5

Gasworks Ride

Ride Around Hood Canal

Wednesday, May 9


Saturday, May 12

Gasworks Ride

Snoqualmie Pass

3&4 Ferries Rides

Wednesday, May 16

Ride of Silence

Saturday, May 19

Hurricane Ridge

Gasworks Ride

Wednesday, May 23


Saturday, May 26

Gasworks Ride

Whidbey Island Ride

Sunday, May 26

Blewett Pass Ride

Wednesday, May 30

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