5/3/16 Ride Summary
125 Riders came out to this ride at New Franklin Community Center. The temps were in the 60’s
and it was threatening rain. Most riders got back before getting wet but others rode through a
series of short showers. Just be careful going around turns when the roads are wet and allow
more stopping time when applying your brakes. You may want to re-lube your bike chain when
you get back.
The winner of this week’s massage by Albert Heefner with Cumberland Wellness and Arts is
Robert Ziobrowski.
Next week’s ride 5/10/16 is at St Thomas Elementary School. Take Rt 30 west and go through
the red light in St Thomas. Schoolhouse Rd is the next intersection on the right. It is next to the
Fire Station.
Wondering about all those photos the SAG driver takes? Check out our web-site
www.franklincountycyclists.org and click on Gallery. Then click on FCC Flickr Photos. They are all
arranged by the week and ride they were taken. Thanks to Amy Niedbala for helping me create
this account.
Upcoming events:
May 21st is the Children’s Bicycle Rodeo. If you know a child in the 3rd to 5th grade sign them
up. All kids leave with a free bike helmet and get to participate in a series of bike handling drills.
They love to show off their skills. Open attachment for all the details.
May 28th: No Frills Time Trial. 10 miles all out. Riders leave 1 minute apart. Consider this a
practice session prior to the real one “Grindstone Time Trial” on Labor Day Saturday. You get a
time and learn the course. Only open to FCC members. Sign up soon at the Tuesday rides.
June 18th: Franklin County Century Breast Cancer Ride. This is our clubs main event. You have
a choice of 13, 26, 42 62 or 100 miles. There is a mass start at 8am. Ride at your own pace and
as far as you wish. There are 5 fully stocked rest stops and SAG support. There will be riders
from all over the country. See attachment for more information. If you do not want to ride, we
can use help at the rest stops or registration table. E-mail me.
You can register online at to http://www.active.com/scotland-pa/cycling/franklin-county-centurybreast-cancer-ride-2016 You can get your $5 member discount when you enter the secret code
“member”
You have been doing a great job signing in at the rides. Also, you are looking good riding in
groups. Great job single file when a vehicle is behind you. It helps if you have a mirror on either
your bike, helmet or glasses. I do want to caution you not to yell out “CLEAR” at intersections.
Make the riders look for themselves. Don’t accept the responsibility for them.
PS: If you have not officially paid your member dues for 2016 please fill out the application at
the next ride or mail it in to the address on the form. If you are having financial difficulty, please
send me a private e-mail. We want you to ride. Thank-you.