Spotlight

I've created a new webpage where we can post ride maps for club rides. They could be useful as a way to get a map to a substitute RC, or if you're just looking for a good ride in an unfamiliar part of town.

Look for the link next to the Ride Schedule link under the banner at the top of the our home page.

Mike Burden

  

 

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Many Wheelmen use bikejournal.com, 
a free website to track mileage, average speed, and much more.

 

Ride report!

100 Grand Hall of Fame
 
Check out the photos, too. If you have photos to share, let me know: judydy@comcast.net

Mike Hamel's Picassa album
 
more photos
 

2009 100 Grand Lost & Found!

Ignition key with a Dodge Ram on it found near 7 Mile and Peach Ridge; 

Light gray poly short sleeved shirt,  Mens L or XXL;
 
Email judydy@comcast.net to claim.

Also a gray zip fleece is at the school -- unsure if it was from one of the school employees or one of our riders or volunteers.  

100 Grand home page

 


Bicycle Education Classes
 

The Rapidwheelmen will once again sponsor bicycle education classes. Members Barbara Schmid coordinates the events and Josh Duggan, a League of American Bicyclist instructor, teaches the classes.

 

Street Skills 101, formerly called Road 1, is an LAB course that helps beginner cyclists learn more about their bike, how to ride more safely in traffic and the rules of the road. Cost: $30. For more information or to sign up, write bicycleeducation@gmail.com. Or call Barb at 581-one-two-one-one.

 

Locations and classes:  
 

July 17, 6-10 PM and July 18, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (must attend both). Venue TBD.

  

Interested in becoming a League Certified Instructor? A session is being offered in Grand Rapids, June 12-14. (Streets Skills 101 class is a pre-requisite). Register at www.bikeleague.org/resources/teach/ or call Josh at 295-one-one-five-four."

Barbara Schmid

 
 

RAPID WHEELMEN RIDE FOR MS

 

Ride with the official Rapidwheelmen team  in the 2009 MS-150 ride June 13-14.  This is a very well supported ride and it will be my 18th time riding it.  There is a route for any ability level including 1-day and 2-day rides with 30, 50, 75 and 100 mile routes each day. The Start / Finish is at Holland High School, and the overnight location is Hope College.
 
We'll start together and eat dinner together as a group.  Wearing club jerseys and shorts encouraged!
 
This is a good way to promote our club, and help out a fantastic cause.  There is a $50 registration fee and you must raise a minimum of $250.  I have never had any problems raising the money for this ride, many people are affected by MS and like to support this worthy cause. 

 

Click to join the Rapidwheelmen Team

Tom Herold 

 

 

2009 Bike MS
Great Lakes Breakaway 

Registration is now open for the 2009 Bike MS Great Lakes Breakaway rides.

Three rides: June, July and September.  June's ride offers the option of two days and routes of 30, 50, 75 and 100 miles. We also have a mountain bike ride in September. All of our rides offer SAG vehicles, rest stops and mechanic support.

All proceeds from these events benefit that National MS Society, MI Chapter and the more than 18,000 people living with MS in Michigan.

Details regarding dates, locations and registration fees here

Tammy Willis

 

PedalGR 2008 in photos!

I've posted the best photos from PedalGR in 2008.  Check them out at

http://www.pedalgr.com

New mileage logbook available:

2009 Logbook

PDF version

Mark Hagar markpedal@dialup4less.com

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Race Team

The RW Race Team has a new site.
Check it out.

We are looking for riders of all experience levels. 
Beginners welcome.

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New-design jerseys and matching bib shorts in the have been ordered! Reserve yours! 

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Louis Garneau fit charts
(click "Size Charts" lower left)