Also: Common beginner mistakes
And since it is Bike to Work Week, we should all be cycling to work! Here are some tips …
New start time for BEEZ ride!
Starting Sunday, May 24 (if it’s dry!), we will leave the Bean Scene on Dickson Road at
9 AM!
Please let others know. A short reminder of the rules: No passing on the right, hands on the handlebars at all times, no one gets dropped and always stay for coffee after !
Which type of “tired” were you on the last long ride?
Avid cyclist wants your help!
May 6, 2015
Dear Friends and Family:
Since 2008, while riding to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, I have covered over 1,200 kms and have had your support to raise over $10,000 ! These are big numbers, yet I have had the help of my friends and family, for which……I think every mile of the way about how persons with M S decline over time, lose independence, and leave occupations, sports and diversions. I will ride until M S is ended.
Why is all this riding so important to the M S Society? Last year, 2014, in the Calgary Chapter alone, over $700,000 was raised through the personal energies of volunteers. With that, funding was made available to assist persons with M S in easing their difficulties, and funding was made to advance research into the causes and potentials for cures of this progressive disease. More is learned every day about the understanding of neurotransmission, immune system function, and muscle performance. The gain in basic knowledge will be forever. More information about vitamin therapies, physiotherapies and other approaches will assist many with M S.
On Saturday June 13, 2015, I will again join with over 500 riders for our Bike Tour. We will start from Airdrie and ride in the beauty of the prairies and through towns such as Carstairs, Crossfield, and Didsbury, until, 80 km later, we reach Olds where we rest for the evening. On the 14th we will re-trace our route to Airdrie and we will be amazed at the trip we have made. We have so much help from the volunteers and communities; we have so much fun together; we give to help others. We need your support. The M S Society will benefit, as will persons with M S, and we all will benefit through awareness and research.
Please pledge support for my ride with a generous donation by cheque made out to:
M S SOCIETY-BIKE TOUR and sent by mail to: P O Box 1343, Banff, AB, T1L 1B3.
OR: Online as follows:
Google->ms bike tour 2015->Airdrie to Olds->”DONATE” (top of the page)->
->search for a participant (me)->SEARCH-> use the secure path provided.
Thank you for your generous support. I’ll be glad to ride for you again!
Bruce Anderson
Tone it up
A few pounds to shed? Get on your bike. More often. Here are some tips …
And some suggestions for exercises to get faster on the bike …
Happy riding!
Gorgeous weekend ahead! Just make sure you outsprint the predators (courtesy of Mel) …
Good readings!
A few samples of good readings for cyclists … yes, you!!
2 stretching routines to reduce lower back pain – We all need this one …
Reminder of basic group riding skills – Also remember that we NEVER pass on the right!
Thoughts cyclists have while riding – Finishing off with a funny read …
Great day on the bike!
Thanks to everyone who came out today to ride with us. I think we counted 33 riders as we were leaving … I hope every rider got the ride they wanted, and we would love to see you out again.
Just a reminder of the two rules we have for the Beez rides:
- No passing on the right. Ever.
- We do not drop anyone. Some delays may occur because of this but it is the safest way to ride as a group.
Looking forward to a summer of riding!
And don’t forget: Wednesday rides are starting this week! Meet at 5pm at Kelowna Cycle. Conversational 35km ride.
Wanna join Paul on a long ride?
Contact Paul if you are up for this adventure: pstephenson@okanagan.bc.ca
I am planning to ride to Vancouver on the May long weekend: leaving Kelowna on Saturday, May 16, 1st night motel in Merrit, 2nd night motel in Hope or Chilliwack. Anyone interested in accompanying me?
From our new friend …
Hi, Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for a great ride today. Was my first time riding with the group, and you were all such a great bunch to meet. Hope to see you again next week.
Thanks again!
Jason Brescacin
“The newby on the old cervelo soloist”