March 14th, 2010
The April 3rd start of the HBC riding season is almost upon us. With the lousy weather we’ve all been having (that includes Florida), I’m sure everyone is raring to go.
As promised at a 2009 club meeting, in 2010 we’ve made it easier and less cumbersome for all to view club rides. In the place of confusing monthly and weekly e-mails that contain hard to download attachments, we’re making use of a redesigned and easy to follow calendar on our website (http://www.hbcli.org/rideslist/current_ride_listlist.php). This calendar will be the single source for all ride information. Access to the calendar does not require a login code, and it will be updated as necessary.
Screenshot of new online ride list - click to visit
April listings are already flowing in to the calendar from the various group ride captains, so take an early look and get ready for some great rides in 2010.
Rich Lubasch
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March 14th, 2010
Minutes from the March 2, 2010 Meeting of the Huntington Bicycle Club
Called to Order: 7:55 PM
1) New Members: Charles, Mike, Carlos and Bruce
2) Treasurer: Dues are to be remitted now, for continuing members.
$ 25.00 for an individual/$ 30.00 for families.
3) Gold Coast: Sunday, July 11, 2010
4) Ride report: Official Club rides begin in April. For unofficial rides, check the appropriate ride level forum on the HBC Web page.
John spoke about three fundraisers he is involved with. The first is the “Ride to Heal”, taking place on May 23. The second is on July 16-19, and the third is Sept. 19.
Check the HBC blog for all his information.
5) Comments were made that the Newsletter/blog should announce the next meeting-time and place. Some people came in February, even though there was no meeting. Members are encouraged to use the ride forums on the web page more, to keep the lines of communication open.
6) Mike and Tracy volunteered to develop a design for a new club jersey.
7) Members are encouraged to go to the State Bike Trail web site, and petition the state to commence paving the Port Jeff to Wading River trail. The $$ has been allocated for this 17 mile off road trail, but LIPA is holding up the process.
Meeting adjourned: 8:45 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Gellert, Secretary
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March 14th, 2010
A ride to benefit Sunrise Day Camp is an upcoming fundraising event that I would like to invite the members of HBC to participate in. Sunrise Day Camp is the only summer day camp in the country dedicated to serving children with cancer and their siblings. The camp is designed so that these children can attend free of charge enabling them to experience a regular camp setting when their treatments allow.
In order to provide these opportunities for the children Sunrise Day Camp is organizing a bicycling event for:
~~~ Sunday, April 18.
~~~Registration for the ride will be $25
~~~The event will have rides of three distances; 13, 26, and 44 miles
(all of this can be found on the website
www.ConnorsArmy.org). We would love to get the word out to all the HBC riders to see if any would like to join us using their bicycles for a worthy cause.
Help the sun rise for a few deserving children.
Sincerely,
Gene Connor
Connor’s Army www.ConnorsArmy.org
Gene Connor is a one-man army in the war against cancer. After three siblings and his mother were all diagnosed with different cancers within two years, Gene took to his bicycle. See how you can support him as he cycles to raise funds to help those fighting this disease.
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February 20th, 2010
Recently HBC President Tony Barone attended a meeting of the presidents of five LI bicycle clubs. The main agenda was to co-ordinate the premier rides each club has annually so that they do not occur on the same day(s). At that meeting he scheduled our Gold Coast for Sunday July 11, 2010.
The five Long Island Bicycle clubs involved are:
Massapequa Park Bicycle Club (MPBC)
Long Island Bicycle Club (LIBC);
C.L.I.M.B. Long Island’s mountain biking club;
Suffolk Bike Riders Association (SBRA) ;
Huntington bicycle Club (HBC)
2010 Ride List:
Bike Boat Bike for June 6th
LIBC multi-club ride is set for June 27th
Gold Coast Tour for July 11th
SBRA picnic is set for July 18th.
MPBC multi-club set for July 25th
Tour of the Hamptons for September 26th.
Time to plan ahead for a great summer!
SBRA president Bob DeVito also has this invite:
All members of the five clubs are invited to a gathering at Brookhaven Village Hall, on Saturday February 27th for an all day Super Cycling series of seminars, presentations and workshops on group riding, road etiquette, ride leadership, bicycle mechanics, etc. Breakfast and lunch included.
20 Wireless Road, Centereach, easily accessible from Hawkins Ave off Route 97, Nichols Road (accessible from LIE or Sunrise Hwy)
Is spring ever going to get here?
Arch
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February 20th, 2010
Lou has again set up plans for our annual Lancaster Covered Bridge Ride.
Here is the information Lou has provided:
With two individuals in the room the total cost is only $150 dollars which includes ALL meals!!
RESERVATION NUMBER: 800-626-2021 WEEKEND: Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15 2010
So, you owe it to yourself to enjoy the Amish Country at a reasonable price plus enjoying two beautiful days of cycling and sightseeing.
Every year the group has expanded from initially 10 riders to as many as 35 riders. With this in mind, PLEASE make your reservations early as possible as I had to close out the group last year. Last year I was able to ADD rooms as I did receive an early count.
Lou shows off a birthday gift from his covered bridge buddies.
NOTE: We will probably leave much earlier this year to avoid the traffic and to have a longer but EASY ride through the country side on Saturday. I made arrangements for us to change into our cycling gear upon arrival on Saturday.
For the new people who have never did this ride before it is a FUN weekend at your OWN pace and mileage. I will provide the on-line registration link when available as well as additional information.
Thank you,
Lou Bruno
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December 12th, 2009
Back when the weather was warmer… a major Cyclocross event was held out east. Melvin Roldan was there to take in the action (and also snap a few pics)
If you're doing cyclocross, you'll be doing some lifting and running
Close to the action
High-speed downhills
Steep uphills!
Rabid fans
and more crazy fans
And the victory celebration
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December 5th, 2009
Sal has sent in some pics from Lou’s 60th birthday bash. As Sal said, “A great gathering by a great bunch for a great guy.” Some of these people may or may not have been there. Alec, Arne, Bob, Bruce, Don, George, Glenn, Karen, Howie, LOU, Mike, Paul, Rich, Terry, Stan, Tracy.
(Since no captions were provided, I will do my best to fill in the details.)
Lou is excited about moving to the 60 and over age group. Looks like he is planning on entering 10 races this next year!
If you close your eyes you can visualize yourself crossing the finishline. Get ready to raise your arms high!
Karen explains how narrow handlebars will help Lou be more aerodynamic and electronic shifting will help him reach his full potential.
The big surprise - a custom built carbon disk rear wheel with Lou's bike team sponsorship logo screened on. That's going to look GREAT going down the road.
As usual Alec finds a way to get his photo in the HBC blog.
Too bad we could not all be there. Have a great year Lou!
Happy B-day,
Arch
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December 5th, 2009
Do black tires really wear longer?
A friend of HBC memeber Jesus Hernandez sends the following information:
Interesting information about colored tires http://yarchive.net/bike/tire_color.html. Apparently colored tires lack a polymer called Carbon Black which improves wear resistance and increases wet traction.
To substantiate this claim, Continental bicycle tires on their website state that their colored tires are made from different material than their black tires. Their black tires also have the Black Chili Compound which they claim wears better and decreases rolling resistance. I have a pair of blue conti GP 4000 tires on my blue Trek and they wore considerably faster than the black GP 4000 tires on my Madone. Hence, only black tires for me from here on.
Regards,
Ernest
So perhaps this is the year to add “Black Tires” to your holiday wish list?
Arch
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December 5th, 2009
Final Meeting for 2009
11/3/09 Minutes
Commenced-8:05 PM
1. New members-Doug (who rode 125 miles this day) and Peggy, who will!
2. Minutes of the October meeting, were corrected: the annual budget, and a fiscal report will be discussed at the March meeting.
3. Elections of the Officers and Board members:
President: Tony Barone; Vice President and Ride Chairman: Rich Lubasch; Treasurer: Ross Moore; Secretary: Karen Gellert
Board: Bruce Wessinger, and Sal Levy
4. Ride Leader’s report- November is full, unofficial rides will still take place after November, meeting at Smith Street at 9:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
5. Sal announced that the Huntington Ride Route committee meeting will be postponed until after the Yankees win the World Series. :=)
New Business:
1. Barbara requested a more detailed accounting of the Gold Coast proceeds including an itemized list of expenditures. Ross (the treasurer) assured her and the club, that everything is available for review if requested. Perishable food leftovers are usually given to the day laborers, but this year there weren’t many because there was an appropriate amount purchased.
2. Sue mentioned that the cue sheets were not printing out from the web site. Rich would look into that. About the cue sheets, there could always be more routes up on the web, and all members are invited to take a template and input a ride to put on the web.
3. Ross announced a web site- Bikingbis.com that will show Lance in the “Race Across the Sky” in Leadville Colorado on Nov. 16
50/50-$16.00 John
Motion to adjourn, 8:45 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Karen Gellert, Secretary
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November 15th, 2009
Over a month ago (when it wasn’t dark all the time and winter didn’t seem so close) a group from HBC visited the Bear. Here are some photos sent in by Sal.
Halfway done - still looking fresh
Gang on top! HBC beats the Bear once again.
Ken gets a a closeup
Sal gets a solo photo
A ride isn't complete unless you stop for lunch.
Everyone gets a rest when the train goes by
Scott, Tracy and Sal - looks like a fun time was had by all
Rich and Tracy look ready to ride some more.
Hey, Sal... what's this photo, doesn't look like the Bear? Did Alec pay you to include this so he could get his photo in the blog? (actually from MD trip)
Hope you enjoyed the photos of Sal’s visit to the Bear. Good memories of warmer times — keep riding to be ready for more Bear Mtn. 2010!
Arch
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