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Retired.....again! Riding Sunday

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:10:34 +0000

Anyone interested in a thirty-four mile loop taking in Flint Ridge road to Mt. Sterling, over to Pinecrest Drive, and back can meet at my place at 10:00. There will be some gravel so this is posted as a mountain bike/hybrid ride.
MapMyRide route will appear here later. Haven't produced it yet.

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/67593796 Ok, got off my keister and put together the route. Thirty-two miles. 2/5/2012 at 10:00. My place.

Mapping my routes

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:59:02 +0000

I finally mounted my Garmin GPS computer on the bike and have begun to post my rides in western central Ohio on MapMyRide.com. To see them, search for Fourthbook. This spring I'll also post the routes I enjoy in your area and in the Hocking Hills.

BTW: can you suggest a good starting point/place to park perhaps on the NE edge of Granville as I prefer not to start from the Y in downtown Newark to avoid the traffic/congestion, etc. there.

Cheers to all.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:53:04 +0000

Again, another warm January day.
Five of us met for breakfast and three of us rode a loop around the county.
We rode 38 miles. We started into the wind out Canyon and Hayes to York, almost to Pataskala. Then up York to Alexandria. Then north out of Alexandria on Liberty and Mounts to Hardscrabble then Corner. Corner east to Loudon then south to Raccon Valley and the bike path. This was the first time we have been on Mounts and Corner for many years.
The warm temperatures make a ride in February a real treat.
Ken

Support the Licking Park Levy on March 6, 2012

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:58:09 +0000

The following letter was sent to all LCBC members:

Licking County Bicycle Club
PO Box 402
Granville, OH 43023

January 27, 2012

Dear Members and Friends,

On Tuesday, March 6, 2012 citizens of our community will vote on the Licking Park District levy. The Licking County Bicycle Club (LCBC) leadership has committed to help with the campaign by encouraging the LCBC members to vote for the levy.

As you can see in the enclosed brochure, the levy is a property tax of 0.25 mill for five years. For just $7.65 per year (for a $100,000 home) the parks will be able to protect and sustain the quality of county parks, bike paths and walking trails. The bicycle paths are a wonderful community asset that we as bikers use constantly and don’t want to see deteriorate. We encourage all members and families to VOTE FOR the Licking Park District levy.

In addition to voting for the levy, we ask that you use the brochure to talk with friends and neighbors about the importance of passing the levy. You can get a yard sign by contacting Rick Grove through e-mail to grove.2@osu.edu or telephone 740-763-3545. We will deliver and install yard signs that you request.

A critical campaign strategy of the park levy campaign is to contact voters through a robo-call. Please don’t hang up until you express your support. Also consider making a contribution to support this well-organized and important campaign.

To stay up-to-date on the campaign, you can go to Facebook, Citizens for Parks, Paths, and Trails. You can also join us on the LCBCForum >General Forums >Open Discussion.

Again, we encourage you to VOTE FOR THE LICKING PARK DISTRICT LEVY. Thank you for your support on this important community issue!

Ken Apacki, President
Rick Grove, Vice President
Robert Rush, Secretary
Eddie McKee, Treasurer

Enclosures:
1. Licking Park District Levy brochure(too big to attach)
2. Citizens for Parks, Paths & Trails contribution and volunteer sheet(too big to attach)
3. Voting Procedures and Resources & Club Announcements - on the back

Voting Procedure and Resources:
Registration:
You must be registered by February 6, 2012 in order to vote. You can register at the Licking County Board of Elections or at many schools, libraries and county offices.
Absentee and Early Voting:
From January 31 through March 2 you may vote early at the Board of Elections or request an absentee ballot. The request form for an absentee ballot is online.
Voting on Election Day:
Election Day in Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The polls are open from 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Voter Information and forms:
Complete voting information, registration, request forms, polling places and more is available through the web site: http://www.electionsonthe.net and clicking on Licking County.

Tuesday 1/24/12

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:30:51 +0000

We rode today.
Three of us met for breakfast. Two of us decided to ride and get some much needed exercise.
We went west to Canyon Rd down to Hebron. Then over to Lake and Licking View Rd on the way back. Almost 27 miles with temperatures in the upper 30's. The wind was in our face as we went to Hebron, but it was at our backs on the way home.
My feet were cold by the time we returned, and 1/2 hour after being home, my skin felt colder than it really was.
Pretty nice to be riding on January 24th.
Join us every Tuesday for breakfast and possibly a ride. 8:00 AM at the YMCA.
Ken

2012 Land of Legend

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:17:45 +0000

I've had zero response from anyone else concerning the 2012 Land of Legend (unless you count responses from people asking to be taken off the mailing list).

Based on prior discussions with Bob and Ken, I'm assuming that there's enough interest in the club to take the tour back in-house as a budget tour to keep the tradition going.

Since we were up against the deadline, I've put a listing in the Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar announcing the tour for Saturday, July 7 (returning to the weekend we used prior to the Y takeover), other details TBA.

Save the date and please consider volunteering! As a budget tour, there will not be much additional work for us besides the mapping and marking tasks that we have done the past few years.

Tuesday 1/10/2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:23:22 +0000

The temperature is going to start at freezing and go up from there.
I think I will bring my bicycle and be ready to ride.
I noticed on the ACCUWeather forecast that it is going to feel (RealFeel) warmer that the air temperature. How does that happen? Is it the effect of the sun?
Ken

New year's Eve AM ride?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:17:16 +0000

Forecast looks nice for a final ride this year: low 40s w/ some sun and <10mph breeze in the morning. I'm hoping to do ~35-45 miles and can meet you at 9:00 AM or so. Any interest in showing me some nice roads w/rolling terrain?

SOLD: Dura Ace FC-7950 (compact) crankset; 170mm.

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:33:33 +0000

SOLD. Thanks for looking!

Christmas Eve Morning

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:55:01 +0000

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/25173668
Going to hit the road on this route Sat. morning. Start the ride from our place at 10:00. Any interest message me to let me know.
Thirty miles and all paved or chip/seal. Good road bike ride but will be on the fav - 29er. A few hills to clear out the lungs

New Member Introduction

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:24:43 +0000

Hello All:

I've just been added to your forum. I'm a 59-year-old life-long cyclist who rides for enjoyment and fitness. I teach at OSU but will retire after 31 years this June. I've never raced although years ago I rode in semi-competitive centuries like the Bridge-to-Bridge and the Assault on Mt. Mitchell (both in NC) and the Columbus Fall Challenge; and back then I took biking vacations to the Rockies and Sierras to ride the passes. Now I'm content to ride 30-45 miles several times a week, usually west from Hilliard along the Big Darby or north along the Scioto from the zoo to Prospect. During the summer, I drive south of Lancaster to struggle up the steep climbs in the Hocking Hills (i.e. Revenge, Snortin' Ridge, Jack Run, Rockhouse). However, I'd like to find some new routes within a ~45 minute drive of Upper Arlington that have more rolling terrain and more varied scenery than the flat farmland in Madison and Delaware Counties, without going to the extreme of the Hocking Hills.

I ride at 18-20 mph when alone, depending on the wind, and have become a fair weather rider avoiding rain like the plague. I ride year-round when temps are >25 degrees if sunny and calm or mid-30s if overcast with some breeze as we've had so much this month.

So, I'm eager to find some new 35-50 mile routes in your quadrant of central Ohio with good roads, light traffic, rolling terrain and new scenery. Over the winter I can drive out to your area to ride on weekends and once spring quarter begins in March I'll also have the time to make the trip on several week days as well.

Cheers,

John Simpson

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Saturday 12/17 plans?

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:31:44 +0000

The temperature is going to hover around freezing all day. Anyone courageous enough for a short ride?
Ken

Women's Biking Styles

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:07:50 +0000

I thought this was an interesting new look for our female biking friends. I especially like the clipless shoes. Hope to see more of these trends this next season.

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Sat 12/3 ride

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:27:01 +0000

Looks like tomorrow will be a good day (after 9am). I am planning to show up at the Y and go for ?? (a moderate distance, say 35 to 40 miles). I plan to eat prior to the ride and then stopping for a quick snack later on.

Come on out !!

Grayrabbit:

Taking a Poll - Bike Maintenance Class

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:34:11 +0000

Last February, we held an instructional basic bike maintenenace class at the YMCA.

If we were to hold a similar class, but with more of a "hands-on" experience, would you be interested in attending?

Kindly post a reply to this post letting us know if you would have any interest in such a class again this year.

Sat., Nov. 26th Ride

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:01:21 +0000

Come join us for a ride to Johnstown tomorrow with a stop for breakfast. Roughly 38 miles. Leaving the Y at 9:00 am. The weather man says it should be a nice day.

Bob Rush is resigning as LCBC Secretary

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:53:00 +0000

Any interest? We must have a secretary. It's not a time consuming job.

Here are listed the

Duties of the LCBC Secretary

(1) Collect, manage and process all mail directed to the club PO Box.

(2) Membership

Record and maintain all pertinent data from applications and renewals for membership in a database. Easily done thru maintenance of the membership roster via the club website.

Maintain an address file for all members for ease of broadcasting messages either by e-mail or usps mail.

Respond by e-mail to each new member acknowledging their membership and welcoming them to the club.

Correspond to membership as necessary via (b) above.

(3) Periodically summarize and provide status of membership to the Exec. Committee

(4) Annually renew membership in LAB and American Speciality Insurance Company.

(5) Conduct all official club correspondence with outside organizations (gov’t & others).

(6) Keep minutes of all official club meetings.

(7) Maintain files of member applications for a period of at least 3 years.

Wayne National Forest

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:27:28 +0000

Not sure if this qualifies for a thread in the Road Cycling forum but here it is. Have been exploring the Wayne National Forest near Marietta by 29er. Big hills. Very big hills. A couple videos from a ride this past Tuesday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8UVZwdHVow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDuO2SrmVY4
Love the downhills but the uphills not much fun to watch on video.

Tuesday Rides - November 2011 thru February 2012

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:20:14 +0000

Tuesday rides will continue to meet at 8 AM at the Licking County Family YMCA in November through February.
We will ride to breakfast or drive to breakfast depending on weather and riding conditions.
Destinations will be decided by the riders present. Use the LCBC Forum to make suggestions.
Hope to see you occassionally,
Ken

Saturday Rides - November 2011 thru February 2012

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:13:57 +0000

Saturday rides will start at the Licking County Family YMCA at 9:00 AM commencing November 5, 2011 and will continue through February 25, 2012.
The route will be selected by the assembled riders and will depend on weather and riding conditions.
One can assume that rides will start if the temperature will rise above 32F fairly soon.

A snack stop will be included but may not include a sit-down breakfast/lunch.
Be fully fueled before arriving for the ride.
Use the forum to make suggestions and to advocate for a ride in cold weather.

Hope to see you occassionally,
Ken