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Newsletter Of The Charles River Wheelmen On the roads of New Englald since 1 9 6 6 Volume XX, Number 3 - March, 1996 Riile Leailer Meetintl Effective Cyding Join Boston's New by Ken Hablow Instructor Trtining Bicyde Advisory Committsg Sunday March I 7 we are holding a On The Bike Boston committee of the Bicycle The City of Boston has a part-time bi- meeting for all ride leaders and anyone Coalition of Massachusetts is organizing cycle-transportation person who is look- else wanting to attend. See the notice an Effective Cycling lnstructor (ECl)Train- ing for suggestions from the general pub- elsewhere in this issue. We urge and re- ing in the Boston area this spring. We lic on what bicycling-related issues to quest ALL ride leaders to attend this are looking for the support of all rycling cover. There is one more open meeting meeting. We want to have an open dis- publicize organizations in the area to and scheduled at which you can take the op- cussion of some issues that have devel- participate in this effort. portunity to talk to someone who seems oped over the past year and be sure that The date is tentatively set for April 26- to have the authority to get things done. all ride leaders fully understand CRW 28, 1996, Friday at 6:00 to Sunday The goal is to form from the attendees policies and that we all operate on the evening. lf you are interested and can- an advisory committee which can work same level. Pre-registration is reguested not make this time, or if there is a major with the Boston Transportation Depart- so we know in advance how much PIZA conflict I should know about, please e- ment on quality-of-bicycling issues in the FREE Pizzall) to order. The first fihat's mail me right away at: city. This is a great opportunity for CR.W 27 active ride leaders (those that are on members who live in Boston or who com- the schedulefor I 996) who show upwill s c himek@v o Ip e2. do t. gov mute into the city to take some action receive a cash gift certificate from Perfor- The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) on bicycle parking, routes, safety, and mance Cycling. has completely restructured the Effective other issues. (Ed. note: Even though this is St. Patrick's Cycling (EC) cuniculum. Thiswill be the The second meeting (the first was slated day, green pizza will NOT be served) first year it will be offered. All instruc- tors (ECls) must be certified in this new for February 29, I 996) is expected to be cuniculum before they may teach. The on a Thursday late in March, probably 6- pm probably Spring Ride Learler Clinic ECI training takes an entire weekend and 8 and at Boston City Hall in costs $225 ($300 after May l, 1996). the 9th floor BM Board Room. For the by Ken Hablow ECls will then be certified to teach sev- specific date/time, please contact Mr -635-2756. lf you missed the first Ride Leader Clinic eral 6-hour classes, including Road I and Vineet Gupta al 617 and would like to participate in this highly Road ll. acclaimed event, we have scheduled a Bike Boston will be helping to organize a spring clinic on Friday March l5 to coin- series of EC classes in the Boston area in cide with the Ride leader meeting on the Nepal Slide Show 1996, starting perhaps as soon as May. Please by l7th. contact Ken Hablow ECls are paid for their teaching time; thus Ann-Marie Starck will present a slide if you at- March I at the latest want to the initial investment in training can be show of her 2l day trek in a remote part tend. This will be in the evening for about recouped quickly. We are looking for a of Nepal, highlighting the extraordinary probably in Waltham at the 2 hours, Bos- location to hold the classes. MIT is un- beauty of the Himalaya region and the Society just ton Computer off Rte. 128. der consideration and other suggestions friendliness of its people. Time: Monday, You can reach Ken by phone at (61 7) 647- are welcome. We need: a classroom and March 25 at 7 Pivl to socialize. The slide 0233 - at (617) 894-3285 -or by by fax an empty parking lot and preferably, ac- show begins promptly at 7:30 PM. Place: e-mail at 703 [email protected]. cess to a kitchen and a sheltered area for St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Bedford This is open anyone who wants to at- to riding if it happens to rain (e.g., roof over- (Christmas Party location), 100 Pine Hill tend even if you are not a ride leader but hang). Road. Directions: Route 4/225 through just want to get an insight as to how Bedford center; bear right on route 4 at Details about ECI training and a con- the procedure works. The clinic is open split on to pine hill road. Church is on firmed date will follow shortly. to non CRW members as well. We ate the right. Call Ann-Marie al 923-6409 looking for a minimum of l0 people to for more information. run the clinic. Boarrl Meeting Minutes Safety Program has developed kits for Government Relations Rqrort teachers to use in educating children H I an act improving birycle and pe- about safe rycling. lf you want more in- 94O, formation please contact Olga at 617. destrian access,is still in the Senate since 663-63 I E, or you can write to her at 2 73 its return by the Covernor. Ask your sena- tor to return this bill to the governor. This q Emerson Rd., Lexington, MA 02 I 73. $_B-^d'p" bill is the most important and the fur- Treasurer's report: The club ran a deficit oo^ thest along the approval process. ?tz in 1994 and had a small profit in t995. At our next meeting the directors will set 52047. which modifies existing laws re- a poliry for the club's excess funds. lating to bicycles and establishes a bi- rycle advisory board, is now in the house 30th Anniversary celebration: Sue Ways and Means Committee. February 6, 1995 Genser and Jamie King are working hard on planning a special event for each H l9l I which enacts a l% gasoline tax Membership: 1004 current, expired 12, month from April through September to provide birycle facilities is stalled in new 6, and renewed 28. the House Committee on Taxation. These The next board meeting is CRW's annual Bicycle safety: ln December the CRW bills need your representative's attention. meeting. As always, all members are board voted to make a donation to the welcome to attend. Guest speaker Barry For details call Earthworks at (6ll62f- Lexington Birycle Safety Program, lnc. lts Alexander, a certified Effective Cycling 2784. Fot a list of legislators,call the Co-Chaic Olga P Guttag came to our lnstructor, talk to us about the League of Women Voters at (800) 822- board meeting to thank CRW for its will League of American Biryclists' nationally 1649 or (6t7) 723-t 42t . contribut ion. She gave a brief descrip- recognized education program for effec- A meeting be held February tion of this five year old organization. will on 29 tive fiom 6-8 p.m. on the floor of They have gained a significant amount rycling. 9th Boston City hall to set up a bicycle advisory com- of publicity for their education program Board meetings are held on the lirst Tues- mittee for Boston. at the Lexington schools through public day ol each month. The next board meet- A citizen activist is needed on this committee. service announcements with stars such ing will be on March 5 at 7:30 in the as Robert Parish, Dee Brown, and Hancock United Church ol Chtist. 1912 Bob Sawyer Sherman Douglas. The Lexington Bicycle Moss. Aue., Lexington Center. Qou emment Relatiors Adv o cate Rroe LenoER MEETING SUNDAY, MARCH 77,1996 o s T o ance lng Hancock United Church tes l9l2 Mass Ave. ftc Lexington, On the Creen ees 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Help us new procedures and policies to make 1996 the best season ever. We need your attendance lo every ride leader understands what the club is trying to accomplish. We cannot project a unified image if you as a ride leader do not understand the goals of the club. Please attend this important meeting! Kindty R.S.VP to John Connors at 617-449-9549 or send an e-mail to Ken Hablow at [email protected]. February L996 Escape From the Village The Ride Calendar Sunday. March 3 - l0:30 A.M. Ride Type: Map and/or Cue Sheet Leader: Number 6, Jim Menick February L996 - 617-361-2O516 Eric Ferioli - 617-325-4762 Start: The Vil- lage of Newton Centre, at the intersection of Beacon 6 Centre On all CRW rides, please 5ts. Highlights: Don't let winter keep you a Prisonerl Dust off arrive at least l5 minutes those Number 6 buttons and see if we can't escape the Village before the published ride (or Villages) of Newton. starting time. lt is recom- mended that you bring pump. patch kit, spare CRWBoardMeeting tube, allen wrenches, Tuesday, March 5 - 7:30 P,M, Location: Hancock United Church screwdriver, lock, water of Christ, l9l2 Mass. Ave., Lexington Center, on the green.