Freedom 100 - 6/28/2010
 Mark your calendars for the TAB Freedom 100 ride at 8:00 AM on July Fourth. You are probably familiar with this metric century ride from Oak Openings Park to Morenci MI and back from attending in previous years. There will also be a half metric route (31 miles) for those interested in a shorter ride. This has been a successful event that provides support to good causes that are typically related to the bike community through rider donations. The beneficiary of this year's event will be the Toledo Bicycle Co-op and they will be providing the picnic lunch at the end of the ride to thank everyone for their support. The Co-op provides and maintains bikes for residents of the VOA Treatment Center as well as works with disadvantaged youth through bicycle repair and maintenance classes. Please plan to come out and ride, support a good organization and have a great time.

Contact Mark Armstrong at dsarmstron59@gmail.com to let him know if you would like to lend additional support by volunteering to help or by bringing a side dish for the picnic.

MARR - 6/28/2010
 It’s just a few more weeks until the Mad Anthony River Rally takes place on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Linda Posadny can still find places for a few more volunteers. E-mail her at ma_lkp@nwoca.org or call her at 419-893-1497 to let her know you can help. People are needed to help with registration at the Perrysburg YMCA and breakfast at the Church in Whitehouse in the morning. Volunteers are needed to maintain the water stops at both Liberty Center and Bowling Green for the century riders, and one more SAG driver is needed. And we need plenty of cookies so we can meet our promise that there will be home-made cookies for everyone. Bring your cookies to the Perrysburg YMCA, 13415 Eckel Junction Rd., Friday evening August 6 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. They will be distributed to all of the stops from there. And don’t forget, if you volunteer at least six hours, your end-of-the year TAB banquet will be free! Plus you will know that you helped with TAB’s premier event that replenishes the treasury each year.

HELP NEEDED - 6/15/2010
 Tab is looking for volunteers for September 19, Sunday for the Irish Hills Tour.

Irish Hills Tour is a Hostelling International -Toledo Area sponsored event with proceeds going to help our local girl scouts, Malabar Farm-(our only Ohio hostel), Hostelling International programs, such as the winter slide shows/walks and cultural programs. Any questions regarding these recipients please email me! I would love to share what this organization is all about! For the ride, we need SAG's, food stop folks, registration and cookies. Any time you can give is greatly appreciated. The TAB and HI groups have worked together on our events for many years, if you've never participated this is your chance!
Email Patti Rapp at PS00262@aol. com
Ride flyers, more information: HITOLEDO.ORG
Thanks!

HELP NEEDED - 5/27/2010
 Tab is looking for a ride leader for Sunday 1pm weekly rides. Please contact Jim House if you are interested

Thanks!

See the Newsletter Link for the June 2010 SeatPost - 5/27/2010

TAB Membership

 

It is 2010 and, unless you are paid ahead, your TAB membership will expire at the end of January. If you are not sure if your membership is going to expire call Ron Toneff at 419-517-4393 or drop him a line at pdlfast@bex.net. Dues are still only $12.00 ($18.00 for families) and you can download an application here. Send the completed application, along with you check, to Ron Toneff, 4029 Newcastle Dr. Sylvania, OH 43560. There are no paid positions in TAB. Volunteers are what keep the club alive. A transfusion of new blood brings new life to an organization. If you have never volunteered before, give it a try. The benefits go far beyond a simple club membership.

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Jim and Ann House - TAB Banquet, 1/23/10

TAB thanks Jim for all his hard work and dedication as the 2009 President!

 Click here to see more banquet pictures.

 

TAB Bulletin Board:

For Sale (3/19/2010)

 

1) Schwinn Air Dyne - excellent condition - SOLD!;
2) Nordic Track - very good condition $75;
3) Cross Country skis, the old toe trap style binding, used only a few times, $35
Contact Rick at yellowpages4u@toast.net

 

 

TAB Clothing Order

 

The following clothing items are currently in stock:

 

Men's:

   Short Sleeve Club Cut:

XL

 

 

   Short Sleeve Race Cut:

M, L

 

 

   Sleeveless Race Cut:

L

 

 

   Shorts:

L

 

Women's

   Short Sleeve:

L

 

Unisex

   Arm Warmers

 

 

 

TAB Incorporated

 

At the fall meeting on Nov. 10, 2009, TAB voted to incorporate as a non-profit organization. This will insure that TAB can continue holding bike rides and other activities with less concern about liability for its officers and ride leaders.

The Code of Regulations was adopted on January 23, 2010. You may review the proposed Code here. If you have any questions about incorporating, feel free to contact Debbie Tassie at dtassie@tassielaw.com.

Click here for November meeting minutes.

 

 

New Bike Safety Law Passed by Toledo City Council

 

Toledo City Ordinance 575-09 was APPROVED by the City Council, amending Section 331.03 of the Toledo Municipal Code to establish a safe passing distance between a motor vehicle and a bicycle (drivers must keep three feet distance from cyclist). The ordinance now goes to the Mayor for signature. For more info click here.

Update: The ordinance was signed by the Mayor and became effective January 1, 2010.

 

 

Note from Toledo Metroparks

 

Around June I received several complaints from members of your club regarding the condition of the pavement in Oak Openings. At that time I responded to the concerns by conveying that the main road way was scheduled to be re-paved by late summer. What I did not convey was that this project was submitted as part of a larger bundle of projects for state funding. Metroparks is still waiting for final approval, and the paving season is quickly drawing to an end. As such it appears this project will not happen now until next spring.

In the meantime maintenance crews have been doing some patch work and slurry coating in the park and on the Wabash Trail to provide the best possible solution, short term. I wanted to update your group as I know you are avid users and supporters of our park system. Please share this message with everyone. Please do not hesitate to respond for further details or questions.

Sincerely,

Dave Zenk
Superintendent of Parks
Metroparks of the Toledo Area
419-407-9728

 

 

Read About the "Three Rivers Tour"

 

 

Mad Anthony River Rally (MARR) - 8/1/09
What a success! Thanks to all the cyclists and volunteers who participated this year. Click here to view pictures.

 

 

TOSRV and Horsey Hundred Pictures

 

 

Cycling Safety

 

Please review these Safety tips for a great 2009 cycling season.

 

 

 

 

Bicycle Facilities Guide for Recreational Riding

 

This guide includes three maps - check it out: http://tmacog.org/Transportation/bike_guide_08_09.pdf

 

 

A New Local Biking Site For Area Riders: www.biketoledo.net

 

The local bicycling site, BikeToledo.net is a new Web site offering area bikers a new set of resources to bring to their favorite outdoor pastime. The site is strong in specific how-to information, with additional links to biking experts everywhere. Although the site is not commercial and no products are sold on-line, a lot of attention is paid to helping new and intermediate riders choose their gear and equipment carefully by teaching them what to look for. Check it out!

 

 

Toronto Bicyling Network Event

 

The Toronto Bicycling Network (TBN), Toronto's largest recreational bicycle club, would like to invite your members and friends to join us at Cyclon '09, our annual cycling event being held this year from July 31-August 3 at Brock University in the Niagara Peninsula. Included are 3 days of accommodations, meals, a wide variety of group rides, and other activities. The cost will be approximately $300 (Cdn.) More information will be available on our website (www.tbn.ca).

 

 

Volunteers needed for an ongoing Working Bike Shop for the Volunteers of America. Contact Mark at dsarmstrong59@bex.net for more info.

 

 

Want to ride the Wabash Cannonball Trail? Check out this great map.

 

 

Member Messages:

To post an event contact tim.prand@att.net

 

Last Updated: 5/27/2010