Quick Highlights: 1. We'll have spectacular cycling weather this weekend! Partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with lows around 60 degrees and the highs in the low to mid 80's -> http://www.wesh.com/weather/index.html 2. Join Consuela Sway (Tri With Sway) and Kimberly Grogan (Gear for Multisport) in the First Annual Race for Kids Fitness - it's this Sunday, April 19, at 7:00 a.m.! Benefiting Fast Lane Swim Club, Break Away Track and Clermont PALS, 100% of the proceeds will go to provide youth scholarships - it's at Lake Louisa State Park near Clermont. A $15.00 donation registers you for the 1- mile or 2-mile event; $25.00 for the 5k and 10k (the 5k and 10k are timed). Consuela and Kimberly want to make clear that this is a no-frills race - there's no t-shirts or goody bags - the money goes to the charities! RSVP at [email protected] or [email protected]! Organizing events like this is very hard work and time-consuming. Let's reward Sway and Kim's efforts and bring your kids! 3. Great Spring Rides update: lots going on this weekend: a) Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 17 - 19 in Madison, Georgia: BRAG (Bicycle Ride Across Georgia) Spring Tune-Up Ride - enjoy three (3) days of superbly organized rides of varying distances; go to -> http://www.brag.org/ b) Saturday, April 18, in Amelia Island, Florida: Katie Ride For Life options for 30, 60 and 100 km and 100 miles; starting on Amelia Island, the ride includes four barrier islands. Go to -> http://www.katierideforlife.org/ c) Saturday, April 18, through Thursday, April 23: the Florida Bicycle Safari! Available in the 3-day and 6-day adventure - you'll ride routes out of the Suwanee County Fairgrounds in Live Oak for the first three days; get the full scoop here -> http://www.floridabicyclesafari.com/ The Safari is another exceptionally well-run event by the Florida Freewheelers! 4. Professional Cycling on TV! This Sunday, April 19, at 5:00 p.m., watch both: Liege-Bastogne-Liege The oldest cycling race still running, it covers the hilliest part of Belgium ending with high gradient climbs that rip your legs off April 26 at 3:00 p.m. Fleche Wallone The first classic in the Ardennes April 26 at 3:30 p.m. 5. David's World Cycle will have a Ladies Night Out! Says Rustin Robinson at the College Park location, "Join us Tuesday, April 21, from 6:30pm-8:30pm for an informative cycling event geared toward women. While sharing wine and snacks, learn about the latest in Women's cycling from Ross Rushin of the "Trek Fit for Women Tour." Besides door prizes, all clothing and accessories will be on sale, plus there will a drawing for a free Pro Fit [$150 value]." This is women-only and limited to thirty (30). Please RSVP to Rustin at [email protected] or 407.422.2458. Go here -> http://davidsworld.com/page.cfm?PageID=615 for more details. "Fit For Women Demo Day" will be held the following Saturday [April 25th] at the Lake Mary location from 10am to 2pm. 6. Speaking of DW C, the shops will have their 2009 Cycling Guide available soon, probably in the next week. It will have some of this year's new products plus tips on bicycles, riding, clothing, and accessories. This year the Cycling Guide will also be available in a digital format which will be on the DWC website soon. For now, the link is here -> http://catalyst.ipaperus.com/DAWOFL/?Purge=true 7. The Bikes, Beans and Bordeaux Café (affectionately known as the B3 Café) will feature "A Sunday In Hell" on movie night, Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. Over 90 minutes, the movie is free (and so is the popcorn)! 8. The Cycling Hub in Clermont (1200 Oakley Seaver Drive, Suite 111) is also hosting a MS150 Training Ride on Saturday, April 25. Leaving from the shop at 8:00 a.m., you can choose from routes of 30 and 65 miles. MS Tour participants will also receive special discounts on bikes, accessories and service. The Cycling Hub will also contribute $5.00 for every $50.00 spent on accessories, and $100 from every bike purchase. Arrive early (7:00 a.m. - the shop will open early) and follow the signs to the overflow parking lot behind Home Depot! Contact Bryan Davis at 352 536 2453 or mail@thecyclinghub. 9. After last week's mishap on the Lakemont Sunday ride, the knight in shining armor was Lance Brannigan, the main wrench at Glory Cycles. Lance's paramedic training kicked in immediately as he stabilized the situation before the ambulance arrived. Lance had some pointers for everyone when an accident occurs: ________________________________________ a. Insure the scene is safe so that no one will be struck by other traffic; if you have to stop traffic, do so in a safe manner. b. Call 911 if it has not already been done. c. Do not move the patient unless you know what you are doing, you may cause further injury, ie; re-adjusting the patients legs when they have a broken hip. d. Keep the patient calm by talking to them, stay calm yourself or you'll pass your bad vibes on to the patient and stress them out even more so. e. Make the patient as comfortable as possible and wait for the emergency responders to arrive. ________________________________________ 10. The City of Casselberry is trying to get a trail system in place - the map of the preferred route is here ->. http://www.casselberry.org/biketraildesign. There's some controversy with residential owners fearful of horrible things that will result from a multi-use trail being behind their home. This is the same reaction from property owners when a trail is planned and the reality is quite the opposite. Real estate values increase, crime actually goes down because of the activity on the trail and the owners enjoy it. There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, April 22, at 6:00 at Casselberry City Hall (200 North Lake Triplet Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707). Show up and tell the city commission why the trail will be a great thing! 11. Ryan Combs is raffling a new 2009 Orbea to support The Leukemia & Lymphomy Society's Team-In-Training. Only 200 tickets are available at $20 apiece for a chance to win your choice of an Orbea Onix, Orbea Ora or Orbea Onix Dama bike. Runner-up winners will receive additional certificates for accessories to be picked up at Advanced Cycles. All contest entrants get a special coupon for use at Advanced Cycles. Get m ore information and a flyer by contacting Chrissy Branch at [email protected] or Ryan at 407 282 4132 or [email protected]. 12. An update on the Wednesday night BOBbies (Babes On Bikes) ride: the start times are now 6:00 p.m. from Lakemont and 6:20 from the Buffalo Wild Wings (also Save-a-Lot) located in the Casselberry Square Shopping Center (900 State Road 436, in Casselberry just north of Red Bug Road on 436). This is a 25-mile "no drop" ride that winds through scenic W inter Park and Tuscawilla neighborhoods. 13. Keri Caffrey, writer of the CommuteOrlando blog, says that Michael Woods, Transportation Planner for Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, is meeting with the Lake County Sheriff on April 22 to discussion bicycle law enforcement, education and safety concerns. He would like to compile personal stories of abuse cyclists have suffered from motorists (or law enforcement) in Lake County. Keri believes that many parts of Lake County have becomes increasingly hostile over the last 5 years. Says Keri, "I've been hoping to see some dialogue between local advocates, the Florida Bicycle Association and law enforcement out there. This is a step in the right direction." It's very important for you to share your story: please send a note or call Mr. W oods at: Michael F. Woods Transportation Planner Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization 1616 South 14th Street (U.S. 27) Leesburg, Florida 34748 [email protected] In addition to event descriptions, he would like road names and locations so he can map out problem areas. 14. Your help is needed as a volunteer for the third annual Parramore Kidz Zone & CityTeenz Pedal 4 Pride bicycle ride on Saturday, May 4. Please come out and help the Parramore Kidz celebrate cycling! Mighk Wilson at MetroPlan Orlando is coordinating: What?: Parramore Kidz Zone Pedal 4 Pride Bicycle Ride When?: Saturday, May 4. The ride starts at 9:00 a.m. and will continue until we’ve tired out the most energetic kids; volunteer bike repair begins at 8:00 a.m. Where?: The ride starts at Jackson Community Center at the corner of W estmoreland Ave. and Carter St., and will pick up more kids at four more spots along the way. Here’s why we need you: Ride Mentors: the more the merrier. W e need plenty of experienced adult cyclists to mix with the kids, demonstrate good cycling behavior, share their years of cycling wisdom, and just encourage the kids and have a good time. Route Markers: We need two teams of two to mark the routes the day before and make sure all’s in place the morning of. There will be three routes: the shorter 4-mile little kids route, a longer 7-mile big kids route, and longer 15- to 20-mile route for the more athletic kids.