ANN ARBOR TOURING SOCIETY •••• Newsletter Winter 2013–2014

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014 WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE Jim Lee (Chair) (734) 604-0696 leej [email protected] Sunday, January 26, 2014 Terri Keppler (734) 645-5696 [email protected] Paul Alman Jeff McNally (734) 417-3057 [email protected] Dave Patria (734) 665-3961 [email protected] Lynn Babcock (734) 546-1047 [email protected] S aturday Evening, Jan. 25, 2014. I OFFICERS woke up this Saturday AM to a beautiful President: Doug Tidd (734) 678-8297 day, mainly sunny, intermittent snow show- [email protected] ers, about 1 or 2 inches of fresh snow, and a Vice President OHR: Tim Loviska (734) 604-4342 temperature of 28 degrees. Warmest day of [email protected] the week. But ... Vice President BASE Jim Lee (734) 604-0696 leej [email protected] Just got back from dinner. Car thermome- Secretary: Jeff Witzburg (734) 459-4013 ter reading 11 degrees, at home 10 degrees. [email protected] Oh-Oh. Not looking good for tomorrow. Treasurer: Kathleen Donahoe (734) 223-6042 For the last couple of years we have had a [email protected] variety of nasty wet, but not too cold weather; COMMITTEES a cold but clear day; a snow covered road but Membership: Beth Caldwell (734) 663-5060 around freezing day. As I get older, I note [email protected] that my tolerance for these cold days has gone and Ann Hunt (734) 761-1147 from ‘‘hell, anything above 20 degrees is just [email protected] fine’’ to ‘‘anything in the freezing rain with Mileage: Vickie Smith (734) 996-9461 clear roads is no problem’’ to ‘‘how come 50 [email protected] degrees feels a bit chilly.’’ Well, tomorrow Ride Calendar: Amy McKinley (734) 276-0240 appears to be the mother of all ‘‘Worst Day [email protected] of the Year Day’’ rides: cold—maybe single and Joe Pavlovich (734) 545-0541 or very low double digit temps—another 2 [email protected] inches of fresh snow, icy and yucky roads and Maps: Jeff Eisemann (734) 747-1862 probably impassable off road bike paths, and [email protected] oh, yes, some wind just to make it perfect. Newsletter Editor: Jonathan Rodgers (734) 347-1259 Can’t this be like what the schools do: can’t [email protected] start the buses or roads too icy to be safe, so Special Events: Dan Harrison (734) 476-4944 no school today? I’ll have to talk to DeWight [email protected] about this whole concept. Club Merchandise: Frank Lamitola [email protected] Well off to bed; I’ll just have to see what Publicity: Sal Aridi [email protected] tomorrow brings. SUPPORT STAFF And tomorrow brought 8 degrees, snow- Email Manager: [email protected] ing, and about 1 or 2 inches of fresh snow. Equipment: Tom Glowacki (734) 426-4616 Do Vickie and Frank et al seem so silly now? [email protected] OK, off to see if the roads are at all rideable on Web Gal: Deb Halbleib [email protected] anything but a fat tire mountain bike, and I Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society mean the FAT tire mountain bikes that raced P.O. Box 1585 Ann Arbor 48106 yesterday at Rolling Hills Metro Park. Drove www.aabts.org (You didn’t think I would ride did you?) 2 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

WORST DAY OF THE YEAR RIDE PHOTOS Jonathan Rodgers

Riders Prepare to Depart Kerrytown Farmers’ Market Riders Depart Kerrytown Farmers’ Market

Steve Dodge, one of 11 AABTS WDTR Riders, smiles before he sets out

Smart Choice for the Ride Riders Prepare at Kerrytown Farmers’ Market Winter 2013–2014 3 through North Campus, down Broadway, ified road ride that ended up slightly longer. etc., and ended up at Kerrytown where David Palan and the Velo Club group went DeWight and the crew from Wheels in Mo- out and covered their Dirt Hammer route tion were just setting up in preparation for north of town that ended up being 30 miles. the rush of riders who were sure to come. I A couple of Mountain bike and Fat Tire bike predict there will still be a handful of crazies rides went out for an hour or so. Hmmm. to join DeWight. Did I mention that all, ‘‘Say DeWight, how many total riders actu- yes all of DeWight’s family—Vickie, Chelsie ally showed up?’’ ‘‘Oh, around 250 including and Travis—plus all of his employees were your group.’’ Say, what??? Are you kidding? all ready to greet the riders with big smiles? There are 250 of us who think any ride is bet- I think they were smiling as you couldn’t see ter than any non-ride activity in any weather. their faces what with the balaclavas, scarves Awesome! and wooly hats. DeWight had already made some decisions: The around town group, with a route de- no 40-mile road ride, no 20-mile road ride, signed and checked out by Doug Tidd, to- modified the around town ride as most of taled about 25 riders (including 11 AABTS the neighborhood roads were treacherous (as members). Doug did an excellent job of keep- I found on North Campus), a change to the ing us off any roads, and he guided us across Mountain bike route as well. Oh, well. Safety the Border-to-Border trail, through Gallup is first of course, so the changes were based Park to the Dixboro Dam and back. Actu- on reality. The roads were just plain nasty! ally, dressing right seemed to be the norm, While there were about 300 riders total last and I heard not a single complaint, and the year, I would have been surprised if 25 crazies variety of bikes on our route was interesting: showed up. The combination of single digit Many mountain bikes, a few cyclocross bikes, temperatures, 2 inches or so of fresh snow one single speed road bike with fenders, and a on top of already icy roads, looked to make few standard road bikes with what appeared this truly ‘‘the Worst Day of the Year’’ ride; to be 28C or wider tires. Sure we had a perhaps the worst of all the ‘‘Worst Day of couple of oops, there were a couple of places the Year Rides.’’ where getting off and walking the bike seemed Mary suggested, that the ‘‘spirit’’ of the ride the wise thing to do (the wooden bridge at could be maintained by just walking our bikes the end of Mitchell Field for example), but from Kerrytown down 4th to the Arbor Brew- basically everyone had a great ride. A bit ing Company and start the party early, but over an hour on the bike, and then every- alas, just funny looks from everyone there, one headed for the Arbor Brewing Company. plus Arbor Brewing wouldn’t be available for I am sure there were some great pictures the group until after 2 PM. taken that will get posted. [See the video: I drove home, yes drove ... , had another https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=453311 884794877] I hope someone posts the pics of cup of coffee, then changed into my riding those who have facial hair—ice whiskers any- clothes, just in case, a half hour exercise in it- one? Care to guess how many women on the self, and put the bike in the car (Note to Self: ride? Eight (8)! that I counted, but of course, You promised you would never drive to a bike with all the clothes everyone wore, I might ride if the distance to the start was less than have missed some. Do I sense the continuing 10 miles. What happened, you wimp?) and trend to more and more women riding these headed back downtown. Parked, and rode days? the few hundred meters to the start. Not too many riders there; but wait, more than the 5 or 6 I expected for the modified around town I think we all had a great time. I didn’t ride. The earlier rides had all left by then. hear of any frostbites, flat tires, serious tum- Frankie Andreu headed up a 20+ mile mod- bles—correction: I did later hear that one 4 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society person did go to the hospital to be checked is enough reason to keep me coming back over. So for 250 riders on a cold snowy day, year after year. I encourage you all to come that is about as good as it gets! out and enjoy this ride and earn the bragging rights that last at least until the snow goes As always, the group gathering at Arbor away. Which this year, might just be June! Brewing was a great time: free chili and the fixings, bread and lots of great beer. Seeing See you at the ‘‘Another Chili Ride’’ on people I usually don’t see during the riding Sunday, February 16 at the Corner Brewery season—all the mountain bike riders, the out if you want to partake in this silliness. of town racers and fun riders, lots of down- [Ed. Note: Additional photos of the town commuters—is one of the highlights Worst Day of the Year Ride viewable at: of the day. Just getting caught up with so http://jrodgers.smugmug.com/Events/Worst- many friends before the serious season starts Day-of-the-Year-Ride-Ann/i-xFRCz74 ]

FIRST ANN ARBOR MILES RIDE!

FIRST ANN ARBOR MILES RIDE JANUARY 1, 2014 Among others: Chelsie Lynn, Jeffrey D. Spoon, Vickie Root Plotner, Keli Schneberger, Doug Tidd, Joseph Pavlovich, ◦ Amy McKinley, and Rick Zahler at Wheeler Park—16 and blowing snow. [Ed. Note: See also https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=445770362215696&set=a. 445039928955406.1073741836.102301826562553&type=1&theater ] Winter 2013–2014 5

I RIDE A FIXIE wheel, turning it around, and re-installing it. Jonathan Rodgers Frequently single-speed riders choose to in- stall a fixed sprocket on one side, and a single- I am not a hipster–no thrift store in- speed freewheel on the other side. This was spired fashions, tight-fitting jeans, old-school the set-up on my first single-speed bike, a sneakers, thick rimmed black glasses, or Specialized Langster, a very common offer- tuque worn indoors—but a very conven- ing. Indeed, I rode the Langster for two years tional sixty-something librarian, who en- before I screwed up the courage to try it fixed- joys riding a bespoke single-speed fixed-gear gear set-up. In this circumstance there should bicycle, a ‘‘fixie.’’ Mike Casey at Ab- be two brakes, front and rear, to apply when erdeen Bike & Outdoors in Chelsea built using the freewheel side of the wheel, since up my bike from a custom-made steel frame, there is no possibility for reverse pedal force crafted by Black Sheep Bikes in Fort Collins, braking. There are also double fixed flip-flop CO, (http://blacksheepbikes.com/). In a few hubs, and to me, this is the most desirable words a fixie’s attraction for me is in the al- configuration. My Black Sheep is set up this most mystical connection I feel between the way, with two rear sprockets, 16 teeth and 18 fixie and me. Full, direct, control and smooth teeth paired to a chain-ring with 48 teeth with efficiency. 172.5mm crank-arms (79.1 and 70.3 gear- inch, respectively). This arrangement is quite The fixed-gear is the oldest and simplest versatile. With two fixed sprockets, in a few kind of cycle. It is a single-speed bike without minutes I can remove, flip, and re-install the a freewheel. I cannot coast and have to refrain rear wheel to effect a gear change, sort of like from the impulse to coast and consequently the Tour de France before derailleurs were be ejected over the handlebars. It provides permitted. (Two computer magnetic pick- vigorous exercise: on hills I ascend with rel- ups are handy.) Usually, however, I ride atively great effort, but not too fast, because all spring, summer, and fall with the 16T the single gear seems too high. I descend not sprocket, in order to be able to ride as fast too fast—no coasting!—because the one gear as the AABTS Saturday morning ‘‘A’’ rid- seems too low. I enjoy a very direct feel for ers/racers (or at least try, frequently relegated traction on slippery surfaces and ice. I apply to wheel-sucker). In the Winter, I change to the sole front brake without quite lifting the the 18T sprocket because I usually ride alone, rear wheel off the ground. (I hope.) Note: and there is no need to show off. I need use only a front brake—a rear brake is quite unnecessary. Indeed, applying reverse BRAKING: It is a good idea to have at least pedal force acts as effectively as a rear brake. a front brake. With a single-speed with free The single-speed bike is considerably lighter wheel, two are recommended, because of the than a multi-speed machine (Mine is 19 lb.) absence of reverse force pedal braking. Yes, and noticeably benefits in efficiency from its there are those who ride fixies without any perfectly straight chainline. This, plus the ab- brakes at all. New York City bicycle messen- sence of derailleur pulleys, provides a real im- gers maintain their fool-hardy, he-man, hip- provement in the drive-train efficiency. More ster image in this regard. This seems fool- speed, less effort overall. Professional racers ish and dangerous to me, although accom- improve their spinning technique by riding plished fixie riders have mastered the ‘‘skip- fixies in the off-season. It is not uncommon stop.’’ The rider locks up the rear wheel using to spin on a fixie (or a track bike) at a rate force of legs alone. Such stops wear out tires approaching 200rpm. fast. Furthermore, the higher the gear, the HUBS: ‘‘Flip-flop’’ hubs allow a choice of more desirable it is to have a brake on the two different gears (or a combination of fixed- fixie. There are two physical reasons for this: and free-wheel), depending on conditions and Just as a low gear allows me to apply a higher rider fatigue, selected by removing the rear forward force to the wheel for hill climbing, 6 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society a low gear also allows a greater resistant brak- spinning and arduous hill-climbing. Never- ing force on the wheel for the same amount theless, many fixie riders prefer toe clips, like of leg effort in braking. The lower the gear, track racers, especially hipsters who have cos- the lower the maximum speed will be, and if tume conventions in sneaker color and style I am not going too fast I do not need a really to maintain. powerful brake effort. Coming to a complete stop in city traffic is more safely accomplished DROPOUTS: It is best to have horizon- by using a brake, rather than pedal resistance. tal dropouts, because it is easier to install the wheel, secure it, and apply and main- PEDALS: The most important characteris- tain proper chain tension—a crucial consid- tic to look for in pedals and cranks for a fixed- eration. Installing the wheel correctly is a gear bike is good ground clearance. Speeding complex operation: Slide it onto the drop- around corners can bring the pedal in contact out, fix the chain to the sprocket, pull the with the road, and with a fixed-gear setup this wheel rearward until the chain reaches proper brings disaster, especially because the cranks tension: Too tight causes binding and makes are always spinning during movement. When pedaling difficult; too loose invites horren- the pedal strikes the pavement, the spinning dous disaster when the chain comes off and cranks—and the wheels and bike—stop in- the rear wheel locks up. Tighten the axle stantly. Crash! It should be easy to get in nuts by hand, while making sure the wheel and out of the pedals, because both opera- is centered between the chain-stays/seat-stays. tions are really complicated by the motion Then ‘‘walk’’ the wheel rearwards along the of the pedals. I use ‘‘clipless’’ pedals with horizontal drop-outs, while moving the wheel shoe cleats, which can make frequent stop- side to side and alternately tightening and ping and resuming in city traffic a chore, but loosening the bolts to get the wheel aligned practice reduces potential problems. Clipless and the chain sufficiently tight. There are also pedals offer, however, a more secure connec- fixie/single-speed conversion kits that make it tion between shoe and pedal for high-rate possible to use vertical drop-outs.

Fixed-gear Drivetrain and Horizontal Drop-out

MOUNTING TECHNIQUE: I have would spare me of embarrassment) that the found (after initially dreading it and reading trick is to place my foot on the pedal, then about it in search of a correct method that lift the rear end of the bicycle up with the rear Winter 2013–2014 7 of the saddle, so that I can turn the pedals un- Dexter to work in Ann Arbor. I leave the til they arrive at a position where I can easily bike fixed by its frame to one of the Uni- take off and clip-in the other shoe. Getting versity’s u-racks with a Kryptonite u-lock. I the first pedal into the proper forward-and- have dismissed the possibility of the theft of up position is somewhat tricky with a fixed- my bespoke cycle or its components for two gear, since I cannot just spin the pedals back- reasons: Since it is a fixed-gear bike, I would ward by tapping one lightly with my calf. For enjoy witnessing the panic-stricken (potential) me, the desirable position is right foot on the thief, who is unaware that he has nabbed pedal in its upper-most position, with the left a bike without a freewheel, attempt to ride foot on the ground. I have not yet tried this off. Second, the wheels are not secured to method which has been suggested: Straddle the drop-outs with quick-release skewers, but the bike, put one foot on a pedal, lock up the with track bolts; thus the casual thief would front brake, and press forward on the handle- need a suitable wrench to remove the wheels. bars. The forward force on the bars will lift Commuting in foul weather on a fixie has the rear wheel enough to let me revolve the a positive side: With fewer components, re- pedal to the proper take-off position. Cool! moving road-schmutz from fixies and clean- DISMOUNTING TECHNIQUE: The ing them is easy. same person (Sheldon Brown) also suggested It is because of all these considerations and this method, which I am loath to try, but complications that I find riding a fixed-gear it seems like a very cool-looking dismount, bicycle attractive and exciting. I can imagine, straight off the back: At near walking speed, Walter Mitty-style, that I am a hipster New disengage the left foot, then wait for the right York City courting disaster pedal to get to the bottom of its circle. As on Ann Arbor streets while having fun. the right pedal continues to rise, I should Articles about Fixed-Gear straighten the right leg and let the motion and Equipment of the pedal lift me up. I let go of the han- dlebars, let the saddle move forward between • Fixed Gear for the Road by Shel- my legs, and put the left foot on the ground. don ‘‘Coasting Is Bad For You’’ Brown, As the bike goes ahead, I am instructed to revisions by John ‘‘Track Stand’’ Allen grab it by the saddle. Coolest! But not for http://sheldonbrown.com/fixed this librarian. • Online Gear Calculator FIXED-GEAR DANGERS: I have been http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/ warned that there are three dangers related to • Gear Calculator For Fixed Wheel Bicycles fixed-gear bicycles that are absent with free- http://www.machinehead-software.co.uk/ wheel cycles. Used and maintained properly, bike/gears/fixed wheel gear calculator.html fixed-gear bicycles can be as safe as any, but be • aware of the three danger areas: Pedal Strike Fixed Gear Gallery (mentioned above); Derailment and Wheel http://fixedgeargallery.com/ Lock: If the chain comes off and lodges be- • Fixed-gear bicycle (Wikipedia) tween the chain-ring and bottom-bracket the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ bike stops instantly, and you go flying; and Fixed-gear bicycle catching fingers, trousers, and shoelaces in the • Why I Ride A Fixie drive-train, messy and unpleasant. These dis- http://www.outsideonline.com/ asters occur mainly because the crank always outdoor-gear/bikes-and-biking/ spins taking the chain through its circuit over 2013-bike-special/ the sprocket and chain-ring when the wheels Why-I-Ride-A-Fixed-Gear.html are revolving, even on the repair stand. COMMUTING ON A FIXIE: In good weather, I enjoy the daily commute from 8 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

NEW BIKE SCULPTURE! VULNERABLE ROADWAY Jim Lee USER LEGISLATION G ood news! There’s going to be a new November 23, 2013 bike sculpture in Dexter, which is scheduled Dear AABTS Members: to be installed in the spring of 2014. It will recognize and celebrate all of us cyclists and There are two bills currently before the be placed near Central Street and the Dex- Michigan House of Representatives that the ter Mill. Rick DeTroyer will be the sculptor AABTS Board would like to call to your at- and would appreciate donations of old bikes tention. They are House Bill 4792, and that you no longer want or need. He will House Bill HB 5080. The League of Michi- use parts of the donated bikes to construct gan Bicyclists (LMB) is sponsoring a ‘‘Take the sculpture. Please email Lynn Babcock at Action’’ program for these bills, referred to as [email protected] if you have a bike do- the Vulnerable Roadway User legislation. nation to offer. Lynn will assist with the bike transfer. This proposed legislation would update and enhance the current state codes so that the penalties would include bicyclists or other ‘‘vulnerable roadway users’’ such as pedestri- ans. MICHIGAN BICYCLISTS We urge you to contact your representa- ARE GETTING ANOTHER WAY tives and ask them to support both of these TO SIGNAL A RIGHT TURN bills by following the link below.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) –Michigan bicy- http://www.lmb.org/index.php?option=com clists are getting another way to signal a right content&view=article&id=866:action-alert turn. -contact-your-rep-today-in-support-of- Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed legis- vulnerable-roadway-user-legislation& lation giving bicyclists the option of signaling catid=114&Itemid=94 a right turn by extending their right arm hori- AABTS Board of Directors zontally. Until now, they could signal a right turn with an L position by extending their left arm upward. Snyder says the ‘‘common-sense" law will DAVID M. RELSON make roads safer. The old 1949 law was passed at a time most automobiles lacked turn David Michael Relson, age 65, passed away indicators and motorists had to use hand sig- unexpectedly on Saturday, September 21, nals. 2013 in Ann Arbor. David was born and The bill’s sponsor is Republican Rep. An- raised in Great Neck, New York by Morris thony Forlini of Macomb County’s Harrison and Rita Relson. He is survived by his wife of Township. Forlini says most drivers are un- 26 years, Mary K. (Schamberger) Relson and familiar with bicyclists’ traditional right-hand his three children; Eric, Mark, and Linda. turn gesture. In addition, David is survived by his sister, The law is the first approved by lawmakers Katherine Achter of Lexington, MA and his this year to win Snyder’s signature. brother, Peter Relson of Ulster Park, NY. Online: Public Act 1 of 2014: David was an active cyclist, frequently rid- http://1.usa.gov/GQ0Ny4 ing with the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring So- ciety. This summer he completed two 100- mile rides, one of which was part of the Winter 2013–2014 9

PALM tour. He enjoyed running the JOAD sures that children with life-threatening medi- (Junior Olympic Archery Development) pro- cal conditions will be given the joy and happi- gram, where he introduced kids of all ages to ness that comes with receiving their one true traditional archery. wish ... David received his degree in Mathematics • from Dartmouth, and enjoyed his long ca- July 13, 2013 reer as a programmer, spanning 45 years. He Delonis Center/Food Gatherers, Ann continuously learned new tricks, developing Arbor, MI software for a wide spectrum of fields and On 7/13/13 we received 105 pounds from applications, and always had a side project in your food drive event. Dedicated friends like the works. you help Food Gatherers distribute more than David was a family man, enjoying family 17,000 pounds of food on an average day ... get-togethers and our annual neighborhood • block parties. He also loved the outdoors, July 18, 2013 hiking with wife and kids, and a daily walk St. Louis Center (for pasta salad, peanut around the ponds near where he worked. He butter, Gatorade, cookies, watermelon, was an avid reader and enjoyed all that the bread, 45 pounds of turkey, etc., leftover public library had to offer. Classical music from OHR) Old U.S. 12, Chelsea, MI was a favorite while driving and working on We would like to that you for your do- the computer. nation of food to St. Louis Center. Words In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions cannot express the gratitude we feel towards may be made to: the American Heart As- friends like you that look for every possible sociation, Gift of Life, or to the National opportunity to support our residents with in- Kidney Foundation of Michigan. Thoughts tellectual and developmental disabilities ... and memories of David are welcome by the family, either as cards mailed to the family • August 27, 2013 home or via the online memorial webpage at The ALS Association ($500 for ALS www.niefuneralhomes.com. ride support) Michigan Chapter, Troy, To send flowers or a memorial gift to the MI family of David M. Relson please visit our ...would like to thank you for your dona- Sympathy Store. tion of $500 ... for the 2013 Ride to Defeat http://www.niefuneralhomes.com/obituaries/ ALS-Ann Arbor. Every dollar contributed is David-Relson/#!/Obituary deeply appreciated by the ALS communities in which we work. You gift will be desig- nated to support our work serving the needs AABTS MEMBERS of those living with ALS and their families ... YOUR GENEROSITY IS GREATLY APPRECIATED • September 4, 2013 O ver the past year AABTS has made many League of Michigan Bicyclists ($1.00 charitable contributions to neighboring com- per OHR rider), Lansing, MI munity organizations. We are summarizing the ‘‘thank you letters’’ below: On behalf of the League of Michigan Bicy- • June 02, 2013 clists’ members, volunteers and Board of Di- Make-A-Wish (for $1,000 gift) Michi- rectors, I want to thank you for your gift of gan $1800. Thank you for contributing to Make-A- We are grateful to you and the One Hel- Wish Michigan. Your spirit of giving en- luva Ride for participating in our dollar per 10 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society rider program. Support like yours will insure Tom Hunt that the League of Michigan Bicyclists will be Kevin McGuinness able to be at the forefront of issues affecting John Brundage bicyclists across the State of Michigan ... Michael McIntyre • September 10, 2013 Gayle Turner Ann Arbor Area Community Founda- David Relson’s family tion (AABTS campaign match), North Mail Street, Ann Arbor, MI

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of MORE THANK-YOU NOTES the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, I would like to acknowledge with heartfelt I wish to convey my warmest gratitude thanks this recent contribution of $2,285.00 to AABTS for the beautiful plant—what a to the Lucian W. Chaney Bicycling Safety and touching surprise! It was sent with condo- Advocacy Fund. This willingness to join us lences on the death of my mother Marie in improving the quality of life for all our res- Kuszynski. Thank you; it made my day! idents fosters a true spirit of neighbor helping neighbor and is greatly appreciated ... Sincerely, Thank you for honoring Lucian W. Lucy White Chaney’s memory in this most meaningful way. This gift will make a real differ- To all of the members of AABTS: ence—today and tomorrow! Thank you so much for the donation which AABTS has made to the United • And, finally, on a lovely Jack Terrier Methodist Retirement Communities Heritage card from Frank Lamitola: Foundation in memory of my mother Mrs. To all, Doris White Thank you so much for the live plant com- Mother and Dad always very much enjoyed memorating the memory of my youngest sis- hosting the club when we did the the Tri State ter, Margie. Her life was short at 58 years, Ride from their home in Somerset Center. but very fulfilling as we heard from so many The UMRC Heritage Foundation funds of her friends and work colleagues. are used to assure that no one is ever forced to leave Chelsea Retirement Community be- cause their funds have run out. • We have a stack of ‘‘thank you notes’’ from Although the names are kept confidential many of those who were sent flowers and there are always a number of people who other gifts from your club funds: Chelsea Retirement Community is able to continue to keep in their care because of the The Pape Family Heritage Foundation. Jeff McNally Thank you Gary and Linda Francis Steuart & Lucy White Amy McKinley Jeffrey White Art Kitze Steu White Drew Burton Gene Buatti’s family Dave and Sandy Hahn Winter 2013–2014 11

TOTAL COMMUTER MILES 2013 CraigStephan 1,952 PaulAlman 23 Julie Stephens 1,409 NadaDandan 13 Total 15,120 Jeff Eisemann 1,570 John Ford 3,213 Philip Furspan 752 HughGarton 162 FOR SALE MaryHensel 378 Terri Keppler 46 Brand New! 2012 TREK 2.3 C. $1200. Douglas Kelbaugh 500 Frame size 58, for men about 501000–60200. JimLee 2,006 TREK 200 Alpha Series aluminum frame, AnneOrmand 117 carbon fork and seatpost for shock absorp- Richard Palacios 1,150 tion. Shimano 105 front and rear derailleurs, David Relson 389 rear cogs, shifters and brake levers. Call Rick, Jonathan Rodgers 1,440 734-646-5286 cell for more details and to see.

2014 AABTS POTLUCK YEAR

Wednesday, April 9, 2014 Spring Potluck Elections, Awards, Patches, Trophies, OHR Volunteer sign-up Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014 Fall Potluck 2012 Mileage Patch Design Contest Friday, December 5, 2014 Holiday Potluck Entertainment 12 Newsletter of the Ann Arbor Bicycle Touring Society

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