UPCOMING EVENTS

Human Powered Race America races (for more information: www.recumbents.com/hpra/)

May 21 - Morris, Ill. (Sam Whittingham, holder of the world human powered speed record -- 81.05 mph -- and hour record --52.39 miles -- is scheduled to compete. The venue is a a 1/3rd mile paved oval auto racing track. For the $25 entry fee, you get a pit pass to that evening's midget and sprint car races. HPV streamliners will do an exhibition race during the intermission of the car races.)

June 11-12 - Michigan HPV Rally, Waterford (see article, page 1)

July 9 - Northbrook, Ill.

July 10 - Kenosha, Wis.

Wolverbents Michigan recumbent gatherings (for more information: www.lmb.org/wolverbents)

May 14 Michigan Recumbent Rally - East, Willow Metropark.
June 25 Michigan Recumbent Rally - Central, Holt Pro Cyclery, Holt.
Sept. 10 Michigan Recumbent Rally - West, Hastings.
Sept. 11 Vineyard Classic Bicycle Tour/Wine and Recline Ride, Paw Paw.
Sept. 17 Fall Recumbent Rendezvouz, Stony Creek Metropark.

LMB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIES

It is with deep sadness that I report of the death of Lucinda J. Means, executive director of the League of Michigan Bicyclists, on Wednesday, April 27.

Lucinda, 49, died in her sleep at home. An autopsy report is pending, but all indications are that she died of natural causes.

Lucinda became LMB's first executive director in January 1997. Under her tireless and skilled direction, LMB has become a leading
force in transportation policy in Michigan.

Just hours before her death, Lucinda -- along with Todd Scott, her counterpart at the Michigan Mountain Biking Association -- taped a TV interview with state Sen. Michelle McManus about pending legislation to clarify and strengthen cyclist's' rights on the road. Todd was the last person to see and talk with her before her death.

Lucinda came to Michigan from San Francisco, where she was a volunteer leader in cycling advocacy. She was born in Boston, Mass.

The LMB board and staff are committed to honoring Lucinda's legacy by moving forward in making Michigan a bicycle-friendly state. This includes cycling advocacy, sponsorship of the annual Shoreline Bicycle Tours, information and education, and other activities that Lucinda -- along with her staff, board of directors, and dedicated volunteers--raised to a new level.

There will be no traditional funeral service or viewing/visitation. Some of her closest friends and colleagues are planning an event to celebrate her life and work. This will probably take place in Lansing on May 19.

Not coincidentally, this is the first "Smart Commute" week in the Lansing area -- which, as you might expect, Lucinda had been much involved in organizing. We will post more information to michbike as soon as it is available.

Also, suggestions will be forthcoming for those wishing to make a financial contribution in her memory. The LMB office is open during regular business hours. The work of the league is continuing.

Philip Wells
Chairman, Board of Directors, League of Michigan Bicyclists

Editor's note: The Michigan HPV Association is a member of the League of Michigan Bicyclists and Lucinda attended some of our activities. Last I knew, she owned a recumbent bicycle -- as well as the Dahon folding bike she bought from me -- and did not own a car.