Bits & Pieces September 2005
Calendar
September 5 - Hanover CenturySeptember 10 - Civil War Century
September 17 - Lee High School Swap Meet - http://www.tfkmetrodc.org
September 24 - Frederick Pedalers Club Century - See Below
September 27 - Club Meeting - 7:15 @ Jennifer's Restaurant
October 1 - Adopt-A-Road Pickup - 9:00 to 11:00 AM
October 1 - WABA Bike Swap - Bicycle Place in Silver Spring - http://www.waba.org
October 8 - Tour of Hope DC Ride - See Below
November 12 - Frederick Pedalers Banquet - 6:30 PM @ The Cozy Restaurant
Chain Links
Great Bicycle Photoshttp://66.154.55.214/pics.pl?gallery=there_is_no_gallery&id=0
A 219-page (!!) Study of Helmet Laws
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/BikeHelmetUseLawsWeb/pages/toc.htm
Have a favorite website? Send it to us at clubmail@frederickpedalers.org
2005 Frederick Pedalers Club Century Q&A
What length rides are offered? — 38, 50, 62, 71 and 100 miles.The terrain is…? — Rolling, some hills, no mountains. Mainly low-traffic roads.
Where does it go? — The rides are very similar to last year's century rides. We visit Thurmont, Detour, Taneytown, Bonneauville (PA), New Oxford, and Abbottstown, then back to Thurmont via Taneytown again.
When/where do the rides start? — Be at the Food Lion in Thurmont on Saturday morning, September 24. Riders may depart as early as 7:30 a.m. ; all riders should be on the road by 8:15 a.m.
What do I get? — For the absolutely reasonable cost of FREE, you’ll get a cue sheet, a map, a bagel or two, and a route with several well-placed stores along the way. Bring some money for food and drink. The roads will not be painted, as that is quite a task given we have five possible routes.
Any sweep or aid provided? — No, we haven’t the volunteer force for such a task. But we will have some capable club officers riding along at the back who can help you with mechanicals when possible.
Who should I contact with questions? — clubmail@frederickpedalers.org
Tour of Hope DC Ride
Frederick Pedalers club member Brian King will be participating in this year's local Tour of Hope ride with Lance Armstrong to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.Read the full story here.
Coast to Coast to Cure Cancer (C4)
A group of four intrepid cyclists are currently embarking on a cross country ride to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. If possible, Frederick Pedalers will plan a ride to coincide with their route through the area. As they travel toward their destination in Delaware, they will ride from Hancock to Westminster on Day 29 of the trek which should fall somewhere between September 11th and the 14th. If you would to learn more about this event, please visit them at http://www.c4ride.comClub members should watch their email box toward the middle of September for a message announcing the day and time of the ride. This heads up will likely come on short notice and the ride may end up being on a weekday. Please drop a line to clubmail@frederickpedalers.org if you would like more information about this planned event.
What Was Said / What Was Meant
(aka - overheard on Tuesday night rides...)What Was Said: "I'm out of shape."
What Was Meant: "I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate."
Said: "I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape."
Meant: "I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes."
Said: "I'm on my beater bike."
Meant: "I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using Titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce."
Said: "It's not that hilly."
Meant: "This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign. Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward. You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my orthopedist."
Said: "You're doing great, dude."
Meant: "Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight. This is what you get for spending the winter eating at the Golden Corral. I should have dropped you on that last hill when I was out of sight."
Said: "This is a no-drop ride."
Meant: "I'll need an article of your clothing for the search-and-rescue dogs. You brought your GPS, didn’t you?"
Said: "It's not that far."
Meant: "Bring your passport. And lights."
Said: "I raced on Saturday. This is my rest day."
Meant: "Yes, I know you kept up with me on the Catoctin Hollow Road hill climb and you are not a racer, but I’d rather die than admit I pushed on this hill to keep you from passing me."
Funny Foto of the Month
There is no caption that can increase the humor of this sign...