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DRUNK Roby Lahlum 18,912 ~ Melinda Lyon 13,762 The Charles River Wheelmen is a group of active adult bicyclists who sponsor a Dick Buck 12,342 year-round program to promote the Lindy Konigsberg 9,275 enjoyment of cycling. During the regular Jim Merrick 9,141 season (early Spring to late Fall), at Jack Donohue 7,847 least two ride loops are available every Jamie King 7,164 Sunday, designed to be ridden at your own Ed Trumbull 6,575 pace. The routes are arrowed in advance 5,360 and the leaders stay in the rear to Doug Mink ensure that nobody gets left behind. Our Dave Sherman 5,355 Winter Rides Program (The Second Season) Jim Noble 5,070 is more informal; the route and pace are Bob Sawyer 5,008 decided by those who show up each week. Dick Howe 4,632 We also hold social events and other Elisse Ghitelman 4,088 related activities. Our dues include 3,995 membership in the league of American Mike Hanauer 3,911 Wheelmen (LAW); CRW members receive Tim Oey Bicycle USA, the LAW magazine, as well as Jim Broughton 3,733 WHEElPEOPlE, the Club's newsletter. John Allen 3,654 Address all mail to: The Charles River Jacek Rudowski 3,537 Wheelmen 19 Chase Ave, W. Newton, MA Glenn Coffman 3,279 02165 3,228 OFFICERS AND COORDINATORS Joe Repole 2.985 President Mike Hanauer 862-5927 Greg Lenhart Vice-President Dick Lewis 641-1066 Webb Sussman 2,830 Secretary Glenn Coffman 668-8521 Ken Hjulstrom 2,640 Treasurer Don Blake 275-7878 John Kane-~ ~- 2,225 Finance (Chair) Dave Hill 643-4079 George-1(aplan 1,811 VP of Rides Tim Oey 782-1944 Susan Grieb 1,695 Winter Rides Walter McNeil 329-1586 1,341 Membership Jack Donohue 324-3926 Nancy Peacock 1, 340 Information Jacek Rudowski 361-5273 Richard McVity Merchandise Jerry Campbell 478-0490 Sheldon Brown 1,349 Publicity Wilma Hurwitz 242-0574 Carol Tesiero 1, 188 Mileage Edson Trumbull 332-8546 Harriet Fell 1,072 Rails-to-Trails Representative 870 Bill Aldrich Jack Jacobs 671 Post-Ride Coordinator Rosalie Blum Barbara Bix Tova Brown 527 LAW/CRW Club Representative George Brown 312 Susan Grieb LAW/CRW Touring Info. Contact One more month to go and we will wrap up Jamie King 325-1433 Winter Programs/Activities (vacant) year 87. How about that? LAW/CRW Gov. Relations Advocate Ed Trumbull Bob Sawyer 862-6517 332-8546 Safety Coordinator (vacant) WHEElPEOPLE Editor Nancy Peacock 628-7566 Distribution Fran Merigan 926-8964 Advertising (vacant-but call 862-5927) BOARD OF DIRECTORS (term expires) Don Blake ( '89) 275-7878 Rosalie Blum ( '89) 272-7785 Jim Broughton ('88) 452-0117 Mike Hanauer (ex officio) 862-5927 Dave Hill ( '90) 643-4079 Osman Isvan ( '88) 651-3186 Jamie King ( '89) 325-1433 Richard McVity ( '90) 628-7566 ( '90) 782-1944 16 HURLEY STREET Tim Oey CAMBRIDGE, MA 02141 Ann-Marie Starck ( '88) 723-2007 CRW SOCIAL AND POTLUCK 1987 X-C SKI TRIPS Friday, January 22, 19887:00 PM +++++++++ Muddy Charles Pub MIT Campus This year the January trip will b~ at Norsk near New London, NH. The Bring your favorite main dish, salad, pertinent information is: vegetable, dessert or other creation to the Muddy Charles Pub at 7:00 PM on WHEN: SaturdaY, January 16 Friday, January 22, 1988 for a CRW TRAIL FEE: Adult $6.50 group rate social hour, potluck supper and slide Child $3.50 group rate show. There will be a $1 "contribution" RENTAL: Adult $10.50 group rate per person to cover expenses. Child $7.00 group rate The Pub, on the MIT campus at 142 CLASS: Adult $9.00 group rate Memorial Drive (about one-third mile Child $8.00 group rate east of Mass. Ave.) in Cambridge, serves Classes at 10:30 am and beer and wine at the bar. (Please do not 1:00 pm bring your own alcoholic beverages.) PACKAGE: Adult $22.00 group rate Soft drinks and paper/plastic items will Child $16.00 group rate be provided (but please bring your own DIRECTIONS: From Rt. 128 take 1-93 serving utensils). or Rt. 3 north past NOTE Manchester, NH. Take 1-89 There is still one spot open for YOU to nor th toE >d t 1 1. T urn RIGHT share slides of your bike trip or on toR t. 11. Go pas t the outdoor adventure. If you would like to GraY House Restaurant and make a ten to twenty-minute presentation turn right onto Country Club to an appreciative audience, please call Rd. Look for the signs for Christina Hilliard at 527-1046. Norsk. Travel time is 2 hours from Boston. FACILITIES: Complete restaurant, ski shop, 80 kilometers of The planning committee for NEAR •89 is groomed trails, and a new forming now, and three voting trail hut. New London center representatives are needed from CRW. is near by with shops, Rosalie Blum will again be one of restaurants, inns, etc. the reps, and Jim Merrick has also expressed interest. Only one evening a Please call Dick Lewis (641-1066 month is required until sub-committees eves. or 572-3825 days) or Vicky begin work.next year. The first meeting Minden (489-4376 eves) no lat., is January 27 in Wellesley. Anyone tha n Jan ua ry 8 if you p 1an to interested in being the third CRW rep attend and if you wish to/take a and/or in attending the meeting should ski 1esson. Ifen 0 ughpe 0 p 1e wa n t call Rosalie (275-7785) for details. a lesson, we will ser'up a --Rosalie Blum seperate class. As//in the past, you will need to/arrange transportation on your own. We will try to match riders with ALL THE NEWS THAT FITS, WE PRINT d r ive rs, b U t/ can I t gua ran tee it. ~Lunch at the restaurant costs $5 Send yaur material by the 1Oth of the month to $10. to: The February ski trip will be at Nancy Peacock Windblown in New Ipswich, NH. 25 Hancock St. Complete details will be in the Somerville, MA 02144 February bulletin. be ready by the January Board meet- ing for its approval. Rides Committee There was a December 1 Agenda Items and ~ general discussion of centuries and Summary of Minutes invitationals and the scheduling of rain dates. No decision made. Positions Glenn Coffman is the Discussion of purchase of phone new CRW Secretary. Bob Sawyer is machine with additional CRW telephone the Government Relations Advocate. line to inform members of status of Welcome to new Board members rides vis-a vis weather cancellation. Dave Hill, Tim Oey, Richard McVity Bike Day Budget for this event and Ann-Marie Starck. in early June was proposed. CRW is official co-sponsor of this event. Treasurer's Report The Trea- Some discussion of fees for regis- surer's Report was submitted and tering. Proposed $3 for pre- accepted as given. There was a registering and $5 on day of event. general discussion of club member- No rain date at this time. CRW will ships and expenses. Membership The collect registration fee and money current club membership is 521. will go to Bike Day Committee. CRW Safety A new Safety Coordinator will support Bike Day as a non- is needed to organize a committee to commercial event. identify areas that would produce a Big Eyent Ed LaPointe of North program that would lead to improved Shore Cyclists is the Coordinator. safety behavior on CRW rides. Con- Event to be held at end of April. tact Mike Hanauer if interested in HEAR Planning for the next serving on this committee. event will begin in January. The next Rails-to-Trails Doug Mink NEAR is only 18 months away! reported on recent and upcoming Presidential Election Mike events. There was a successful hike Hanauer was elected President by in October on a rail right-of-way. In acclimation. Good luck on another December the National Conservancy great year! is to hold meetings concerning the January Board Meeting January development of abandoned rails. 5th Tuesday at 7:30 Everyone is Massachusetts is considered a major welcome. Come and participate. test area for this development. Ski Adjournment 10:00PM trips are planned for January 24th Glenn R. Coffman, CRW Secretary in western Mass. Hearings on the As your Club Secretary I would proposed Minuteman Commuter Bikeway appreciate any comments and sugges- were held in Lexington and Arlington tions that you feel might help in November. improve the minutes of the monthly Extended Trips Committee Susan meetings. I'm looking forward to Griebe reported on the results of continue the excellent job that the meeting of the Ad Hoc committee Debbie Allinger has done. And now which has developed a set of guide- that I'm Secretary I can say "Thank lines under which extended trips will You" for your hard work, Debbie! operate. A standing committee will maintain a list of all qualified ride Meetings are held at MIT. Room leaders and review all trip applica- 5-314 tions to make sure that leaders are Directions to meeting. MIT Main qualified to lead trips. This entrance on Mass. Ave. Go up stairs committee will look at potential through front door - turn right - go rides before their scheduled depar- 150 ft. to first staircase opposite ture to allow time for enough plan- Marine Museum to third floor. At top ning. Trip applications and the forms of stair case turn left and walk 100 necessary for the trip packet will ft. to room on left. I wish to welcome Glenn Cofrman as First, let me explain that this is not the new CRW Secretary (replacing an article extolling the virtues of riding the hard to replace Debbie in the dark, in the genre of articles I've Allinger, thanks Debbie!) and Bob read concerning the joys of riding in the Sawyer as our new LAW/CRW rain, mud, snow, desert, etc. Given the Government Relations Advocate. choice, I would pick daylight riding These are both important positions. anytime. But there are some features of Glenn will continue to keep us all winter nighttime riding that are not current as to what transpires at present in the daytime, and considering board meetings, and how members can that daylight absence time will be with us contribute, via his board notes for another six months or so, it's wise to which are a regular Wheelpeople make the best of it. feature. Bob will keep us all If you have an adequate lighting system informed of potential or pending government action and how we might (and those who don't are prime candidates become involved. Thank you both. for becoming hood ornaments), you are actually more visible at night then in the We also have some important daytime. This is assuming you are riding openings: Wheelpeople Advertising, somewhere where it is actually dark. When Safety, Bike Month, and Spring the street lighting is brighter than your century Coordinators. These are lighting, your visibility is questionable, critical jobs which we need to fill but on a dark country road a good ASAP. Please consider if you or an taillight will point you out pretty acquaintance might be a good clearly. candidate for one of these jobs. I Another advantage to night riding is repeat -- please consider if you or that you don't notice the hills as much, an acquaintance might be a good primarily because you can't see them. candidate for one of these jobs. Also, since you can't see much, you tend If so, please give me a call at to go slower, which translates to a more 862-5927. No obligation. leisurely pace. I personally tend to put the pedal to the metal when I can see where I'm going, thus shaving 1% off my commuting time, and increasing my general fatigue level about 100%. Winter gives me an excuse for taking it easy. • You tend to appreciate riding in the daytime more if most of your commuting We are looking for a few good leaders to hours are spent in the dark. Riding the plan and lead overnight trips for the CRW. same route is so easy by comparison when Anyone who is ur has led an overnight trip you don't have to depend on radar like the CRW weekend tours, the Cape (Reminding yourself of the lunar scale Escape, BAC's September Berkshire tour or crater somewhere before the gas station on ~ours for AMC, AYH or other organizations this road). may be considered a qualified leader. If So get a teaching job that ends at interested in leading such a trip, contact three if you want to see daylight in the Jacek Rudowski (361-5273). The CRW winter, but don't hang up the bike when Overnight Trip Committee also wants to the sun goes down. hear from people who are interested in becoming leaders. If there is enough f~· ,-'''; "-'>," interest we will schedule a leadership weekend. Contact Susan Grieb (324-3926) if interested. WflEELPEOPLE

Sunday. Jan. 31 10:30 AM 111lli: Dover Center (X-C skiing too). Walter McNeil, 329- 1586.

Sunday. Feb. 7 10:30 AM 5tart Waverly Square, Belmont. Walter McNeil, 329-1586. 1988 Vlinter Calendar On all envv ride':>, plqase arrive at least 15 minutes Sunday. Feb . ..1.4 10:30 AM befom stotling time. It is recommended that you bring a Start: Needham town hall. Walter McNeil, 329-1586. pump, patch kit, spare tire tube, wrench, screwdriver, lock and map. Pi'~as8 read JJDS for Winter Riding before embarking on· Sunday. Feb. 21 10:30 AM one of our winter ridps. ~J'JI1: Arlington town hall, on Mass Ave just west of Arlington Ctr. Walter McNeil, 329·1586.

1'-la,fJrJy Ne\iv Year Sunday. Feb 28 10:30 AM §Jart: Framingham Center at the intersection of Edgell Rd and .EJJ.f,t?3•._J!!IL ..l .•.~$Jl.ll 11 :00 AM Rt 9~ Walter McNeil, 329-1586. ;2t~Lt: Boston Cornman, intersection of Park and Tremont StrPets. Waiter Iv\dlpq. 329·'1586. Sunday. Mar 13 10:30 AM This is our famous annual New Year's Day F1ide. What better way is there to cioar Hw mind and body of thn ovening before's ~.l(Ul: Newton Centre, at the intersection of Beacon and merriment than an invigorating ride in the crisp, clear air of Centre Streets. Walter McNeil, 329-1586. downtown BostDn _.. with very few cars. Explore Boston as it once was ... bEdore internal combustion engines take over. We Sunday. Mar 13 10:30 AM will visit Castle Island and stop at Freodman's Bakery, our famous lunch ~·;top. Start the New Year off right -- come ride §1ill1: Concord Center. Walter McNeil, 329-1586. along with us, \Nha knows, maybe you will be the 1988 mileage champ for the day! Sunday. Mar 20 10:30 AM Start Medfield Center, at the intersection of Rts 119 and 27. Sl~.AnJ 10:30 AM Walter McNeil, 329-1586. ,gJ3.Q.: Dedham Plala, Route 1, one mile norlh on Rt. 1 from 128. Join us 2S we tour the 1987 edition of -this Old House." Maybe Bob Vila will corne ride with us! INailer McNeil, 329- 1586. First Ride of An'owed Season ~unday. Mar 27 Il!e:?g(!y .•...~.£!.u 7:30 PM ~Jl:lll: ??? .k.QfJ!lLQ.o.: Mil building 5, room 314 (:>·314) , Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 1\11members are welcome! See either the Board The Tiny Corner Mpetlng notes or contact any board member for more Please sign up as a Ride Leader or Co-leader cOlnplete dotails on how to get there. Note to Ice Cream for 1988. See the 1988 Preliminary Arrowed Ride Connoisseurs: After the meeting, distinguished board Calendar. We desperately need Leaders for the membl?rs and visitors oft retire to a local ice cream beginning of the Arrowed Ride Season (March, establishment for a nightcap. April, and May). Call if you would like to know more about being a Leader. Also please read our new route selection i,!.lJ!1.Qfl.Y- .• !

Ride Areas Map

When picking a ride location, there should be at least 2 rides that start in area C each month and there also should be no more than 2 rides in the same area for anyone month. A ride is considered in a given area if a majority of its mileage is in that area. See Ride Areas Map. NW

Tips for Winter Ridin~ . The following are just a few tips for safe, enJ?~able w~nter riding. If you have any tips that would be beneficial to w~nter cyclists, share them with our fellow members on the winter rides, or send them to the editor of WHEELpEOPLE. (Those tips can make useful space fillersl -ed.) .. Winter cycling can open up an exciting new world to you. Get out, ride, and explore! 1. Dress appropriately. This cannot be stressed enough. Wear several layers of clothing, instea~ of. one heavy layer. Man-made materials do not absor? perspiration, natural materials do. A layer of man-made clothing next to your body, 1988 Preliminary Arrowed Ride Calendar such as polypropylene, followed by several layers of n~tural Date Area Leader S ta rt clothing allow you to perspire through the man-made clothing to 3/27/88 ? the natural clothing, keeping your body dry, thus warmer. WO?' 4/3/88 C,N Jack Donohue Wakefield is the best for warmth for natural clothing, although cotton IS 4/10/88 SW Lindy & Jamie Walpole Center acceptable if wool can't be worn. A dry body is always warmer 4/17/88 ? . than a wet body, no matter how many layers of clothes you 4/24/88 ? have. 5/1/88 ? 2. Protect the extremities of your body. This 5/8/88 C Mike Hanauer Lexington means keeping your head, hands, and feet protected an warm. 5/15/88 ? Much heat is lost from your body when these areas are 5/22/88 ? Spring Century inadequately protected. A ski band or hat under your helmet 5/29/88 ? (you can remove the pads if your helmet won~ fit), warm 910ves 6/5/88 C Cambridge,Bike Day (be careful -- bulky gloves may impede handling of the bicycle) 6/12/88 WI Jamie & Lindy Maynard and several layers of socks help keep you warm when you are 6/18/88 Christina & Mark Tour De Metro West riding. Plugging up the holes in your helmet cuts down on the 6/19/88 C,NW Bill Sweetser Belmont Center wind's chilling effect, and a scarf around your neck kee~s that 6/26/88 SW Sam & Birdy South Natick area warm. A nylon windbreaker can help stop the cold Wind. 7/3/88 C,NW Webb Sussman Lexington 3. Keep your bike In top condition. It is more 7/9/88 C,S Jamie King West Roxbury, Double C important that your bike by running correctly in the winter than 7/10/88 ? other times of the year. A simple flat tire on a cold day could 7/17/88 Ed Gilbert turn into a complex affair. Check all your equipment every day 7/24/88 N Julie Horgan Marblehead before going out on a ride. 7/31/88 ? 4. Dress to be seen. With a lower morning and 8/7/88 Glenn Coffman evening sun, you can get easily lost in th.e sun's rays by an 8/14/88 C, Debbie Allinger Lazy Days Invitational unsuspecting driver. Wear bright clothing, or bet~er yet, 8/21/88 WI Osman Isvan Weston various garments, materials, or objects made especially for 8/28/88 C,NW Richard Withers Lexington bicycle riders. 9/4/88 ? 5. Beware· of road conditions. Pot holes begin 9/10/88 S Sam & Birdy Woods Hole,Martha's V. their growing season in winter. Slippery roads tue to ice and 9/11/88 C,NW Debra & Mark Watertown Sq. leaves also make riding more difficult. Be aware of these and 9/18/88 C,SW Jamie King Newton, Fall Century changing road conditions. With the advent of snow, ~oads 9/25/88 N Ann-Marie Starck Beverley become narrower , so adjust your riding style accordingly. 10/2/88 ? Obey and follow all traffic rules! 10/9/88 ? 6. Carry a map. In the winter, CRW rides are 10/16/88 ? unmarked. If you should be separated or lost form the ~roup, 10/23/88 ? there are no friendly arrows to look for to resume your nde. A 10/30/88 ? map of the area you are riding in helps limit any of the above 11/6/88 ? problems. (Note: there is much more of a commitment to stay 11/13/88 ? together during winter rides, so people tend to look out for each 11/20/88 ? other -- besides, we usually stop at a great breakfast place on 11/27/88 Eric Ferioli Outer Limits the route to the ride. -ed.) Minuiteman Bike Progress Report

The Minuteman Bikeway took one small step forward on November 17 and J 8 wi th Vollmer Associates' presentation of rhe project description for Bedford, Lexington nd Arlington. Vo1J.mer Associates presented a plan of the entire MJ~S bikeway with photographs of the route and intersections. The plan is for a 10·-foot TAAlLS blacktop path with 4 -foot gravel shoulders. There will be g".tes at. tLe intersections with 4-foot bypas~es at the sides for bicycles. Gates give dccess to emergency vehicles. There ar~ stop signs A meeting to gather information for the at the twenty road crossings for the Rails to Trail~ Conservancy and to assess eleven miles of route. The center of abandoned railroad corriders for the Arlington is not included in the plan due potential recreational use in the to the objections of city officials. Metropolitan Boston area wa5 held on Riders will have to use city streets for December ]I, 1987 "l.t U18 State several blocks. Transportation Bui lding i:1 Bostor,. The meeting was attended by a good Abandonment of railroad n_yhts of way many riders and very few abutters. The in over fifty suburban Boston communities use of cobblestones as warning strips was was discussed. These present many discussed. Concrete rumble strips were opportunities for bike paths. advocated by the rider.s present at the The Feasibjli~y Study for the Lexington meeting. The use of gravel LoweJI-Sutihury Bicycle Path WdS shoulders was questioned. Some abutters distributed at the meeting. The asked about drainage and screening. Minuteman bikew-:::y was :nentioned. It Ifhere will be some fencing and shrubbery looks as if invit.ations for constru(:"tion screening. The safe bypass of city bids will be let out May 1988. streets in Arlington Center has not been I will be distributing news about adequately solved. bikeways and other government-related The Hartwell Avenue crossing projects as Government Relations during commuter hours is a hazard which Advocate. Tammy Wood will be assisting was also discussed with no conclusi9ns me in this activity. drawn. Occasionally the need arises for fast Comments from Arlington residents action. I will be developing a town by present were favorable. Access to town telephone chain to get the news out playground and conservation land was mentioned. - fast.

Comments and suggestions may besent to: Vollmer Associates AMC XC Ski Weekend 6 St.James Avenue January 22--24, 1988 Boston, MA 02116 Wonalancet Cabin Tamworth, NH Submitted by Backcountry skiing over intermediate Robert B. Sawyer terrain. Lodging at AMC cabin (fee for CRW Governmert Relations Advocate cabin is $3.00 per day for AMC members and $5.00 per day for non-members. Total cost about $~O including three hearty meClls. Leadf'r.s: Melinda Lyon (call 887-5755,8:00-9:00 pm only) and Susan Grieb. February Winter Social Friday, February 19, 1988 The Bike Day Organizing Committee is Video "Bicycling in Baha California" meeting in early January to begin planning Bike Day '88, to be held June Mark your calendar and plan to watch this 5, 1988. Beside serving as a fitting exciting video of Laura MacDonald's cap to Bike Month, the late spring date 1000-mile bike trip through Baha, should avoid the conflicts which seem California. inevitable with a fall date. Roberta Liss, who is coordinating Thf! five rides of last September's this event, tells us that this video event will be repeated and the relates an extraordinary adventure. sponsoring organizations (CRW, BABe, Laura filmed most of the footage on her AYH) and participating organizations bicycle. At the same time, she narrates (New England Human-Powered Vehicle the exciting details of her trip. Association, Wheelmen, Bikes Not Bombs, Location of event to be announced; Massachuset.ts Rails-to-Trails check with Roberta (call 965-2990) to Conservancy and Bost,on Road Club) will help out with refreshments. Don't miss all return. this CRW winter social event! We should welcome new members on our organizing committee and volunteers for pre-event and day-of-event assignments. The January meeting is a good time to What? That's right, here's the chance help us prepare for this event. Input for interested bikers to join an from more people is always needed. organized cross country-Northern tie~ For time and place of January trip Seattle/Vancouver to Massachusetts. meetng, or to offer any suggestions as Leaving late June, arri ving late to how we can make this year's event August, 1988. For more information, better (besides 'preventing rain), call contact: Regis Richard, P.O. Box 1297, Doug Kline (497-5502), Doug Mink Pepperell, MA 01463 (617) 433-5682 or (327-4489), or Sarah Heartt (864-7136). Henry Dernalowicz, 91 W. Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440 (617) 632-0243 Ski the Rails January 24 The Massachusetts Rails-to-Trails Conservancy IS sponsoring a cross-country ski trip on Sunday, January 24. Our probable destination is the steepest section of the If anyone is interested on going on Central Massachusetts line, northwest of Worcester. Due the Registers Great Annual Bike Ride to the unpredictability of snow in New England, our al- Across not flat Iowa, they should call ternate destination is an abandoned trolley line in the Jacek at 361-5273 evenings. From Berkshires. If there's not enough snow out west, we'll hike one of the abandoned rail lines inside Route 128. hearsay I have found out groups get into There will more details in the Winter issue of our RGABRAI by a lottery, and I have written newsletter, Bay State Crossings, which is available free by for information. So it seems all or calling Doug Mink at 327-4489 or Dan Bloom at 64(;- none of a group go. If we do not make it 7051. Anyone who is interested in bike paths, line:?,r in 1988, I entend to try again in 1989. parks, or old railroads should get on our mailing list. See Ireland, January 2g Join the Boston Area Bicycle Coalition at MIT at 7:30 pm on Friday, January 29, when Doug Mink and Claudia Harris break the spell of winter by showing slides of their trip to the southwest coast of Ireland last spring. 1898 20th CenturyLamp,$1.74 See castles, abbeys, rngged coasts, and lots of flowers. 1898 Search Light Lamp,$2.74 Find out how an enthusiastic bicycle commuter and a Prepaid in the U. s. less-than-avid cyclist can travel together without wanting \\"e make this offer to introduce our Cut Price to kill each other. Learn what's going on in Boston's bi- Bicycle Sundry Catalogue. As a monev saver cycling community. And there will be refreshments, too. it's a wunder. ~Iailed free. - For further information (such as an exact location), call N. Y. Sporting Goods Co.6~E~s;ORK~t. 491-RIDE, or read the January issue of the Boston Cy- clist. behind, should make riders who do not use rear-view mirrors, think twice. Obviously, what goes on behind a rider is just as crucial as what takes place in front of him. It is a time to pause and reflect Deqember 10th, 1987 on what lesson can be learned from was the final day of this tragedy. The death of a young "summit week" here and skillful cyclist should not be in America. Russia in vain. Let's all resolve to improve and the United states our riding habits and not be a target dominated headlines for the careless motorist. The sympath- of all the world's ies of all dedicated cyclists are with newspapers, and justifiably so two the bereaving family. major powers had finally decided to limit a grovJing arsenal of nuclear weapons. But, somewhere in the back pages of local newspapers, a tragedy May 28, 29 and 30, 1988 *Twelfth Annual Tour of New was reported on this same eventful England. This trip touches all six New England states cover- date. On page 33 of the Boston Globe ing 350 miles in three days. This is a VERY DIFFICULT a smaller headline-title read: "Careful" ride. The non-refundable $60.00 fee covers maps, cue sheets bicycle messenger is killed by hit- and motel costs in Brattleboro, Vermont and Dover, Nell\ run driver. Hampshire and is due April 9, 1988. The minimum age is 16 Nm-J, bicycle messengers in large years old. For further information, mail a self-stamped, metropolitan cities have a notorious addressed envelope to: reputation for disregarding traffic laws whi Ie conducting their speedy JACEK RUDOWSKI deliveries. But, the riding style of ONE BELNAP ROAD this particular messenger was noted HYDE PARK, MA 02136 with the \-Jord "careful" in quotation marks. The victim. Katherine Childs, was described as a skillful rider, meticulous about safety and adhering to the rules of the road, Her cautious Solution to: style, however, was no t enough to save A Jumble eye-List her life. from Lindy Konigsberg

In downtown Boston at 11:45 a.m" X E R(!)E G 0 as she sat on her bicycle waiting for a light to change behind City Hall, Childs. 25. was struct and killed by a truck, which sped away, dragging the bicycle. The force of the impact, which occurred in front of a number of stunned witnesses, knocked Childs several feet into the air before she ONE F E@S landed on the pavement so reported the Globe. This tragic event makes all con- S T(j)H T G scientious cyclists wonder, "What can we do to protect ourselves from the dangers of automotive vehicles?" Unfor- W O@S tunate as this accident may be, it serves to remind us to be even more aware of bicycling's major hazard the rolling danger of motorized tonnage. The fact that Childs was struct from REGISTRY ACTS DECISIVELY AGAINST HARASSMENT by David Chiel Brookline Richard Withers, Bedford Thomas & Judith Domenico East Boston (submitted to BP..BC, CRW and AYH Glenn Ketterle Medford newsletters) Agustin Lopez Millis On a Saturday afternOOIi in April, I Arthur Rosenthal Salem Brighton was riding my bicycle in Lexington. A Deborah Tempesta Scott Weaver Cambridge car occupied by three or four youths Carol Zoglio Cambridge cruised by slowly and forced me to the curb. One of the occupants reached out and struck me, and the car brushed by my "* left leg as it sped away. I made note of the license number and description of the car. I reported this to the Registry of Custom Built "Tom Kellog" racing bike Motor Vehicles a few weeks later. In my (like new) ridden only 60 miles. One of letter, I requested that the owner of the a kind bike designed and built by Dick vehicle by given a warning about the Talbot (author of "Designing and Building possible consequences of this activity. Your Own Frameset"). All Campy In October, I received a brief notice equipment, but too many super customized from the Watertown Registry office to the features to list here. Call Dick for a]I effect that my presence was requested at the details. It's a STEAL at $800; he a hearing regarding a complaint against a invested more than $1400. certain individual. I was somewhat surprised at this level of action and also: guessed that another, even more serious, *New Clemente "Colnago" 260 cm complaint had been lodged against this Cotton tubulars $15.00 each person and that a cross-check had *ITT racing stems 135mm and 125mm revealed my standing complaint. A $10.00 each telephone call, however, revealed that it *Continental "super record" was with respect to my letter alone. derailleur (rear) $50.00 The uffender, a young male, sat with *"Maillad Course" all titanium me in front of the desk of the assistant time trial, block 14-15-16-17-18 tooth supervisor in Watertown. He claimed to cogs. $60.00 have not received a form describing the *Brancale Racing Helmet $10.00 incident and requesting his response. He Call Dick Talbot admitted to having been the owner of the 449-3792 after 6:00 PM vehicle but said that he was at work well before the time of the occurence. His girlfriend, he said, was driving his car with his friends. The supervisor Obtained the name of the girlfriend, informed the youth that both the owner and operator were responsible, advised him that the Registry took a dim view of such dangerous harassment, and informed him MOUNTAINBIKE that both he and his girlfriend would for Sale soon receive a letter from the Registry informing them of their action. He later FAT CHANCE 21" mountainbike. told me that a 30- to 90-day license Hand built frame. Red epoxy suspension for each was likely. paint. All Reynolds fork crown. I was impressed by this decisive Used for commuting and rarely off action by the Registry and hope thdt it road so bike is like new. encourages other cyc."!.iststo report acts $600. of harassment. Call 661-8144 and ask for Seth. The following shops offer discounts to members of CRW: CRW dues include membership in the League of American Wheelmen (LAW). Do NOT make payments to LAW directly. Ace Wheelworks I understand that the Charles River Wheelmen, Inc. (CRW) is 2044 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 876-8200 accepting me as a member. I realize that there are certain dangers Aworthy Bicycle inherent in the sport of bicycling such as adverse weather conditions 424 Moody st., Waltham 893-6769 and road hazards. I agree to assume the risk of all injuries or Belmont Wheelworks damage that may arise from my participation, including but not 480 Trapelo Rd., Belmont limited to bodily harm to myself or others and equipment failure or Bicycle Bill damage. I certify that I am in proper physical eondition to take 253 No. Harvard, Allston Bicycle Corner part in bicyeling aetivities and that I am at least 18 years of age. 916 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington (see below) Bicycle Exchange I agree to abide by applicable traffic regulations while I am 3 Bow st., Cambridge taking part in CRW activities. Bicycle Workshop In consideration of the above, I hereby release and hold harmless 233 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge 676-6555 CRW, American Youth Hostels, Inc., League of American Wheelmen, Inc., Broken Spoke Bicycle Shop and their officers, directors, organizers, event l~aders, and agents 168 Main Street, Hudson 562-6566 from and against any liability or claim for any injury, misadventure, Brookline Cycle Shop harm, loss, cost or damage sustained as a result of my participation 324 Washington Street, Brookline in CRW activities. I have read this release and understand its Chelmsford Cyclery meaning. 7 Summer street, Chelmsford Signature of parent or guardian if member is under 18 years of Cycle Loft age. For family memberships, every adult in family must sign. 28 Cambridge St., Burlington Date: Family Bicycle Center Signature(s) : _ 149-A Belgrade Ave., Roslindale Farina Cycle NAME(S) : _ 61 Galen st., Watertown ADDRESS: _ Ferris Wheels Bicycle Shop 64 South street, Jamaica Plain PHONE (H): (W) :_--:::--::-===- _ Frank's Bicycle Barn OCCUPATION'-:======~ __ DATE OF BIRTH: _ 123 Worcester Turnpike, Westboro Frank's Spoke 'N Wheel Membership fees: 2 years 3 years 1164 Worcester Road, Framingham 872-8590 Individual* $26 $49 $72 847 Edge~l Road, Framingham 877-7878 Household* $31 $58 $85 82 Boston Post Road, Sudbury 443-6696 Additional Contribution to CRW($l, $5, ... ) 877 Main Street, Waltham 894--2166 TOTAL Harris Cyclery 1355 Washington st., West Newton 244-1040 *If currently an LAW life member call Jack Donohue at ~24"39,26 International Bicycle Center 70 Brighton Ave., Allston 763-5604 Make check or money order payable to: Charles River Wh~ei~eti 740A Beacon St., Newton Centre 527-0967 King Cycle Send completed form and membership fee to: Jack Donohue 198 Great Road, Bedford 275-2035 Landrey's Schwinn Cyclery 11 Overlook Park '80 Hollis Street, Framingham 875-5158 Halden, MA 02148 Laughing Alley Bicycle Shop 51 Harvard Ave., Allston I might like to assist the CRW in the following activities: Lexington Cycle 1. Ride leader or co-leader 6. Legislative action 7 Meriam street, Lexington 2. Host a post ride gathering 7. Safety Life Sports 3. Newsletter 8. Special events East India Mall, Salem 4. Publicity 9. Other (pl~ase specify) Lincoln Guide Service 5. Membership P.O. Box 100152 Lincoln Rd., Lincoln Harblehead Cycle 25 Bessom St., Marblehead Mt. Auburn st. Cycles CHARLES RIVER WHEELMEN 145 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown 926-6010 Northeast Bicycles 19 CHASE AVENU~ 102 Broadway (Rt. 1), Saugus 233-2664 W. NEWTON, MA 02165 Norwood Bicycle Depot 85 Broadway, Norwood Pedal Pushers Bike Shop 473 Main Street, Waltham Ski Market 860 Commonwealth Ave., Boston 731-6100 Endicott Plaza, Danvers 777-3344 34 Cambridge st., Burlington 272-2222 400 Franklin st., Braintree 648-3733 Stoughton Bike Shop 742 Washington Street, Stoughton Wheels of Wellesley 392 Washington Street, Wellesley