March Club Meeting
We
will be at Los Teltecos (Mexican restaurant in front of Delco Plaza) for the
monthly meeting on Monday, March 8th,
2010. Dinner will be at 6:00pm
with the business meeting to follow at 7:00pm, we will be in the room, past the
bar, down the hall on the right.
January and February Club Meetings
Our club meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather
“CHANGES
IN THE CLUB CONSTITUTION"
The Winchester Wheelmen's executive met in February
to review and recommend changes in the club's constitution and bylaws.
This was the first review in over ten years. A few minor changes
were made which require that the constitution and the bylaws with changes
be presented to the membership for approval. The primary change was
moving the section entitled "Dues" out of the constitution and
into the bylaws. This makes changes in the dues much easier to deal
with although no changes are currently being considered. The other
change occurred in the bylaws and was simply a new description of some
committees and their duties. Committees are currently are operating
are: Ride Committee (Charmaine Shaw, chair); Membership Committee (Ken
Tenney, chair); Finance Committee (Rosalie Perry, chair); Special Events
Committee (Jon Hicks, chair).
Please
review the constitution and bylaws as presented. They will be
brought up for a vote of approval at the April meeting. If you have any
questions, contact one of your club officers with comments or concerns.
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WINCHESTER WHEELMEN, INC.
Constitution and Bylaws
ARTICLE 1
Name: The name of the organization shall be
the Winchester Wheelmen.
ARTICLE 2
Purpose: The purpose of the organization is to
provide opportunities for extending the individual’s knowledge and appreciation
of the environment and to provide opportunities for improving individual
bicycling skills by:
1.
promoting
bicycling as a recreation, a sport, and as a viable means of transportation;
2.
promoting public
recognition of the need for safer cycling conditions;
3.
encourage the
development of public facilities, including bike paths and trails, for
recreational and functional uses of bicycles;
4.
Cooperating with
public authorities in the observance of all traffic regulations.
ARTICLE 3
Membership: Membership is open to individuals and
families, particularly those in the City of Winchester, Counties of Frederick,
Warren, Clarke, Shenandoah, Berkeley (WV), and surrounding areas, who desire to
promote the various Club purposes and bicycling in general.
Classes
of Membership:
1.
Individual
2.
Family
Minors: Parents or guardians signature
necessary for approval of membership for any applicant under the age of 18
(eighteen).
Term: All memberships shall be based on an
annual cycle of 12 months starting with January 1st and ending with
December 31st. New
members joining after September 1st shall be full members through
the following year.
ARTICLE 4
Club
Meetings:
1.
Annual
meeting: an annual meeting and election
shall be held once per calendar year.
2.
Regular
meetings: regular meetings and
special meetings shall be provided for in the bylaws.
ARTICLE 5
Officers:
1.
The election of
officers shall be provided for in the bylaws.
2.
Officers to be
elected are as follows: President,
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
ARTICLE 6
Committees: The Executive Committee shall be
composed of Officers of the Club and shall appoint chairmen/women of all other
committees provided for by the bylaws.
ARTICLE 7
Amendments: The Constitution and/or bylaws may be
amended in any regular meeting of the Club by an affirmative vote of two-thirds
(2/3) of the Club members present in person. No proposed amendment shall be acted upon at any Club
meeting unless it has been presented in writing to all members of the Club at
30 days in advance of the meeting.
Bylaws
Meetings:
Section 1: Regular meetings of the Club shall be
held no more than once a month.
The meeting must be conducted by a Club officer.
Section 2: Special meetings may be called at the
request of the President. Object
of the meeting shall be stated in the call and no other business transacted.
Section 3: Executive Committee meetings shall be
held at such times as it may be determined necessary by the Club officers. A majority of the Committee present
shall constitute a quorum.
Dues:
All dues are annual. Non-paying members shall be dropped
from the membership after their dues are three (3) months due. The amount of the dues shall be as
follows:
1. Individual $16.00
2. Family $20.00
Fiscal Year:
Section 1: The fiscal year of the Club shall
commence on the first day of January and end on the last day of December.
Committees:
Section 1: The Executive Committee of the Club
shall be composed of the elected officers and chairmen/women of all other Club
committees. The Executive
Committee shall have immediate charge, management and control of the affairs of
the Club between meetings.
Section 2: The appointed committees of the Club
shall carry on the programs of the Club.
Such committees may be: Ride
Committee, Trails Committee, Membership Committee, Special Events Committee, Finance
Committee and others deemed necessary by the Executive Committee. Committee chairmen/women may select
their own committee members from the Club membership.
Elections:
Section 1: The election and seating of the Club
Officers shall be at the annual meeting.
The election shall be by ballot or show of hands from a slate chosen
either by a nomination committee or from nominations in open meeting. A majority of all Club members present
in person shall elect in all cases.
Section 2: Officers shall hold office for twelve
(12) months or until their successors are elected and duly installed.
Section 3: Vacancy in office during the period may
be filled by appointment of the Club President with the approval of the
Executive Committee.
Duties of Officers:
President: Shall coordinate and supervise the
total Club program and shall preside at Club and Executive Committee meetings.
Vice-President: Shall assist the President in carrying
out the Club responsibilities and shall serve in his/her absence. It is recommended that he/she serve as
chairman/chairwoman of one of the appointed committees. Shall be the contact person for Club
affiliations.
Secretary: Shall take minutes at Club meetings and
executive meetings and shall issue minutes and general notices and
announcements. Shall serve on
Membership Committee.
Treasurer: Shall keep and prepare all Club
financial records and transactions and make necessary reports; shall give a
financial report of the fiscal year at the annual Club meeting. It is recommended that the Treasurer
serve as chairman/chairwoman of the Finance Committee.
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2010 Membership
Renewal
Please fill out an
application for membership if you haven’t done so yet for 2010. The number following your name on your
address label will tell you if you are renewed for 2010. An “-10” means you’re renewed. A “-09” means that you need to renew
still. Without renewal, this
newsletter will be your last.
Membership fees are unchanged for 2010, $16 for an individual and $20
for a family. Please note
any address changes. Please make
sure you check the box for receiving the newsletter by e-mail. If you have any questions, please write
to the PO Box or send an e-mail to info@winchesterwheelmen.org.
Park Day 2010
Bicyclists, hikers, runners, and friends of the 3rd
Winchester Battlefield, the annual Park Day Cleanup is coming on Saturday,
April 10th. We will be working on several cleanup projects at the
battlefield and will begin our first cleanup project on the newly acquired
Huntsberry property that has doubled the size of preserved land at 3rd
Winchester. We will have a more detailed list of projects as we get
closer to April 10th, and this information will be presented in the April
newsletter.
Please mark your calendars, April 10th, 9:00am to 1:00pm, for Park Day. We will be joining hundreds of other volunteers all over the country who will be working on many different Civil War Preservation Trust properties. It is time to give back to the CWPT what they have worked so hard to give to us. They have saved history, saved the environment, and provided wonderful places to find a little peace and quiet while providing wonderful trails to ride and walk along. Please let Mike Perry know if you will be able to help. He can be contacted at 540 877-1795 or at mperry@visuallink.com. See you on the 10th!
MS 150 Tour de
Vine: June 12-13 in Charlottesville, VA. Join the
Winchester Wheelmen team, for a weekend of fun, and a celebration of the great
things we can achieve when working together for a common cause. By
participating, we get closer to a cure - and closer to a world without multiple
sclerosis. So what are you waiting for? Join our team today or make a donation
on our behalf. Click here to view the team page for Winchester
Wheelmen
if the text above does not appear as a clickable link, you
can visit the web address:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/VABBikeEvents?team_id=186893&pg=team&fr_id=13118&s_tafId=143829
Summer Tour is set for the week of
July 31st to August 7th in Keene, NY. I have rented a house outside
of Keene that will house 14 people and I have 13 people signed up and have
received their deposits. We have one room with a single twin bed
unfilled. Cost is $ 500 for the week. Anyone interested please
contact Spencer Ridings at csridings@yahoo.com.
Keene
is located in the middle of the Adirondacks just east of Lake Placid. We
will have a variety of rides and hikes to choose from.
National Capital Tour de Cure: June 20, Reston Town
Center, Reston, VA. Join the
Winchester Wheelmen team for a great day ride for a great cause. Please join us or help us with our
cause with your donation.
Click here to view the team page for Winchester Wheelmen
if the text above does not
appear as a clickable link, you can visit the web address:
http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC106528030?team_id=448270&pg=team&fr_id=6857&et=tt7q8aBX-w1qfH0bffhZaw..&s_tafId=292463
Classifieds
Wanted- Speedplay Frog
pedals (any type spindle) AND Speedplay Zero pedals (any type spindle) rlegge@powhatans.org
Free to Good Home- Various
bike videos (VHS) on mountain biking and bicycle touring rlegge@powhatans.org
Miscellaneous
Notes
·
CD-ROMs. Ken Tenney has revised the WW
CD-ROM for 2010. Changes include
updating some URLs, adding Panhandle Pedalers, adding Tuscarora Trail.pdf,
adding Great Allegheny Passage .pdf, and revised (added to) CX mixed surface
rides page. 2009 photos will be included if enough are received from club
members (send 'em in by the 14th of March!).
To save money and reduce redundancy, the 2010 version won't be automatically
sent to everyone. If you would like one, please send a note to Ken Tenney
at k_tenney@verizon.net
(2010membership required). If you never rec'd a
2009 CD since becoming a 2009 WW member, please let Ken know, and he will
send one to you.
Reading Leisure: (ok,
viewing pleasure?!) err uhh riding pleasure?!
Future/Out
of Area Rides 
April 10th – CWPT Park Day, Winchester, VA www.civilwar.org/aboutus/events/park-day/
April 11th – Harris-Roubaix, Harrisonburg, VA www.svbcoalition.org/events/harris-roubaix/
April 24th – Pedal for Pooches, Charles Town, WV http://www.baacs.org/sections/view/100
May 15th – Rich Rau Memorial Ride and Pancake Breakfast, Berryville, VA https://www.signmeup.com/67684
May 19th – Ride of Silence, Winchester, VA www.rideofsilence.org
May 30th – Mountains of Misery, Newport, VA www.cyclingdoubleheader.com/mountains-of-misery
June 5th – Boys and Girls Club Ride, Winchester, VA www.svhride.org
June 12-13th – MS150, Charlottesville, VA http://bikevab.nationalmssociety.org/
July 30th – Our Community Place Shenandoah Bike Festival, Harrisonburg, VA http://www.ourcommunityplace.org/events/ http://www.svbcoalition.org/events/shenandoah-valley-bicycle-festival/
August 1-7th – WW vacation ride, Adirondacks
August 7th – Mt. Mama, Monterey, VA http://bikemountainmama.homestead.com/
August 14th – CCVC Century, Boonsboro, MD http://www.bikecvcc.com/cvcc_century.html
September xx – Shenandoah Valley Century http://www.svbcoalition.org/events/century/
September xx - PPTC Century www.bikepptc.org/PPTC_century
October 3rd – 2nd Annual Apple Harvest Cross, Winchester, VA www.appleharvestcross.org
Two
Randonneuring clubs (non competitive endurance cycling) cycle in our area; The
DC Randonneurs and the Randonneurs of the Mid Atlantic (based near Strasburg).
Info on Randonneuring can be found by Googling RUSA or Randonneurs USA or by
checking out the Daily Randonneur Blog by Ed Felkner or The Curious Randonneur.
ENTRY FORM - ACP Qualifying Brevet Series
(Please print clearly)
NAME ____________________________________
ADDRESS _______________________________
CITY__________________________ STATE _____ ZIP________
PHONE (H)_________________ (W)_____________ E-MAIL___________
Local Club Affiliation RUSA Member #
EVENTS /ENTRY FEES
o Middletown 200km (March 13) $15.00 $ ____
o Strasburg 200km (March 20) $15.00 $ _____
o
Strasburg 200km (March 21) $15.00 $____
o Harrisonburg 300km (April 10) $15.00 $_____
o Leesburg 400km (May 1) $20.00 $_____
o Strasburg 400km (May 8) $20.00 $______
o Middletown 600km (May 29) $25.00 $_____
o Bag Drop for Middletown 600k $20.00 $_____
o Gappity Gap 200K
(Aug 7)
$15.00 $_____
o TBD 300K
(Aug 14)
$15.00 $_____
o TBD
400K
(Sept 11)
$20.00 $_____
o TBD 600K (Sept 25) $25.00 $_____
o Appalachian Double Cross (Oct 9) $35.00 $_____
o Bag Drop for 600K and ADC $20.00 $_____
Special Deals!
o Complete series: 200, 300,400, 600 (Check the events you wish to ride; no subsequent changes)
for
$45.00 $______ o
Choose 8 ACP brevets for $75.00 $
(600km bag drop not included in these package deals)
o Pre-register subtract $5 for each event. (Entries must be post-marked 5 days before event)
TOTAL $
Checks payable to: ROMA
Send to: ROMA, c/o Matt Settle, 67 Cullers Lane, Strasburg, VA 22657
Pre-registrations must be postmarked 5 days before the first event.
Winchester Wheelmen March 2009 Ride Schedule 
Weekly Riding or Events
(Sunset times: March
15th: 7:18 P.M., March 20th: 7:23 P.M., March 25th: 7:28 P.M., March 30th:
7:33P.M.)
Up
to date posting.
(Daylight Saving Time will begin March 14, 2010 at 2:00 A.M.) Remember to check WW Google Group, http://groups.google.com/group/wheelmen
for any last minute changes to rides.
You can read all of the postings without joining the group.
MONDAYS - MOUNTAIN BIKING:
MARCH 1ST AND MARCH 8TH
Meet at Tina and Cory's at 6:30 P.M. or trail head at Hawk at 7:00 P.M. Lights are required. Ride leader is Robert Golightly,
540-535-9986.
RIDE CHANGE!!! BEGINNING MARCH 15TH
MONDAY NIGHT APPLE PIE RIDGE ROAD RIDE
Meet at Apple Pie Ridge Elementary School at 6:00 P.M. for a 20-25mile road
ride. Pace determined by those present, no one is dropped and there is the
option of two differently paced rides if needed. Ride leaders are Robert Golightly 540-535-9986 and Charmaine
Shaw 540-550-1177.
TUESDAY/THURSDAY WINTER NIGHT RIDES.
LAST RIDE IS MARCH 11TH.
Tuesday and Thursday Night
Ride
- Meet
at White Post Restorations for a 6:00 P.M. departure. (Please do not
arrive before close of business at 5:30P.M., and as owner requested not to park
right near the entrance in case of afterhours trucks decide to turn in to the
lot) Ride lengths can vary based on riders present - either 6, 17, 23, 29
or 34 miles. Riders can drop off at the length they choose since the
parking lot is passed at each interval. These are casual paced rides in
which the speed is dictated by the temperature. Generally will
average between 14-16mph. As weather gets colder and layers
are added, the ride leaders will pace good enough to keep warm, but not hard
enough to sweat. Headlights and Tail lights are a must. These are
paved roads seldom travelled by automobiles, although we do not recommend
riding alone at night since these are country roads with no conveniences.
Ride leaders do a good job of keeping up to date posts of rides on the
list. Rides will be cancelled for rain, snow or if temperature is
expected to drop below 32 degrees ... otherwise you can plan this ride like
clockwork. With the small and big loops, combinations mixed forward and
backward, the ride never gets boring. If you've never done it, riding at
night is a whole new pleasure. Keep your fitness going throughout the off
season, or start anew for next season, it'd be great having you along.
Don't let the winter doldrums kick in, come on out and ride. Ride leaders
– Buck & Mark
(Note Tuesday Retired/Day
off ride is moved to Thursdays for March)
TUESDAY WEEKNIGHT RIDE
RESUMES ON MARCH 16TH
Alternate
location for March. Boyce
Elementary School, ~20 miles, route TBD, pace will be at ~17mph to finish with
enough light. 6:00 P.M. ride start. There is no ride leader for the month of
March. Starting at Boyce Elementary School for March will alleviate concerns
about riding "into the sun" on US 340. (Will move to Food Lion
Plaza in April.)
WEDNESDAY ALL COMERS RIDE: INFORMATION
PENDING
A new start location and route are being discussed for safety reasons. Proposed
new route will begin at Marker Miller Orchard. For the time being watch the Google Group for impromptu
Wednesday rides; a decision will be made by April.
THURSDAY RETIRED/DAY OFF RIDES
All rides are in the 25-35 mile range over rolling countryside with an easy
pace and stops to allow everyone to catch up. All rides will start at and end
at a restaurant or country store for those who wish to have lunch
together. START TIME IS 10:00 A.M.
Ride does not go if it is raining or snowing. No ride leaders, just advisers!
MARCH 11TH: DAILY GRIND JUBAL EARLY
DRIVE
MARCH 18TH: BURWELL MORGAN MILL,
MILLWOOD (PARK AT MILL)
MARCH 25TH: ITALIAN TOUCH ,
MIDDLETOWN (PARK AROUND SIDE)
THURSDAY "NO MERCY" PACELINE
RESUMES ON MARCH 18TH
Meet at Quarles gas station at junction of Kimble Road and VA route 7. Ride
starts at 5:45 P.M. The loop is 27miles.
This is often a training ride for many, so if you're dropped, make sure
you know the route! Park
anywhere behind the store in the grass, leaving the gravel driveway clear in
case the truck needs to get to the septic tank. Parking straight in towards the
trees will allow plenty of parking slots. Please do not park in the paved
parking area since that is used by customers. http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=1824561
WEEKEND
RIDES OR EVENTS FOR MARCH 2010
SATURDAY RUN, WINCHESTER, VA. EVERY SAT Runs are
cancelled for March, we hope to resume in April.
SATURDAY WHITE POST LOOP
– WHITE POST, VA. Begins March 20th. Join Cheryl Granger for a C-D-class
ride at White Post Restorations.
The ride starts at 11:00 A.M. barring any bad weather. The ride is 17 miles long and averages
about 11-12mph. Cheryl may be
contacted via e-mail at cgranger68@yahoo.com. HOWEVER...Cheryl states the ride
depends on race team schedule. She
will not be able to lead rides on race days since she would like to go and
support our team at their events.
Please watch the WW Google Group for updates.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH, 12:00 NOON -
TIRE CHANGING CLASS AND BIKE MAINTENANCE – WINCHESTER, VA. BYOT (Bring
Your Own Tire)
Hosted by Robert Golightly.
It's been about two years since we've done this and if you're in need of
a refresher course please join us at Robert's home and be prepared for some
hands on learning. Last time we
all changed a tire or two and had basic bike maintenance questions
answered. There will be several
people to instruct. Please bring a tire and tube of your own if possible. Any questions or if interested and need
directions please contact Robert Golightly 540-535-9986 (robertgolightly@comcast.net) or
Charmaine Shaw 540-550-1177 (charmaineshaw54@gmail.com)
SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH - HIKE OLD RAG
- SPERRYVILLE VA. If you've
never hiked it, let this year be the first time! Old Rag has some of the oldest rock formations in the
Shenandoah National Park with a breathtaking view at its 3,268 foot summit. The hike is about 8 miles (depending on
which lot you are able to park in) and offers a steady climb with some rock
scrambles. Meet at Robert Golightly's at 8:00 A.M. to carpool to the trail
head. Please contact Robert at
540-535-9986 or robertgolightly@comcast.net
if interested so carpooling arrangements can be made.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST –
ROAD RIDE - WINCHESTER, VA.
Meet at Jubal Early Daily Grind at 11:00 A.M. for a 25-30 mile road ride. Route
will be similar to Retired/Day off ride, but for those who could not enjoy that
ride here's another opportunity.
Pace determined by those present.
No one is dropped. Ride
leader is Charmaine Shaw 540-550-1177.
NON-WW EVENT
SATURDAY,
MARCH 27,
2010. TROOPER MANION MEMORIAL 5K RUN - WINCHESTER REGIONAL
AIRPORT. To benefit a
local scholarship fund in memory of Trooper Kevin Carder Manion.
Registration begins at 7:00 AM; race starts at 8:00 AM. www.troopermanion5K.com (Pre-registration available.)
Note:
Impromptu rides are set up when no one has volunteered to lead a ride.
Where they go and how far they go is determined by the cyclists who show up to
ride. They are planned for those who can't always make a commitment to a
day or time. If you would like to see an impromptu set up at a different
location or time, let your newsletter editor know (monkeyboys_2@comcast.net ).
Better yet, volunteer as a ride leader. Rides can be short or long,
morning or afternoon.
Note: Ride requests, information, interest in being a ride leader,
and general questions pertaining to rides can now be sent to: charmaineshaw54@gmail.com
GENERAL CLUB RIDE NOTES
Approved helmets are required for all rides.
If you are not a club member, you must sign a waiver prior to the ride.
For all scheduled rides with a designated ride leader, please contact the
leader for details (confirmation that the ride is a 'go', weather concerns, other).
For rides without a leader, visit the Winchester Wheelmen Google listserv for
the latest information. The direct link to that web page is: http://groups.google.com/group/wheelmen
You can read all
of the postings without joining the list.
Winchester
Wheelmen
P.O. Box 1695
Winchester, VA
22604