Ride to the Community Service

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Here’s an opportunity for a Sunday bike outing prior to the GABBF gathering at Centre College. We’ll enjoy our most popular and scenic route, and then roll into town together to worship with the community. Because this is a promoted event offered to fans of The Great American Brass Band Festival, there may be some out-of-town guests joining us. Let’s make this a memorable ride, sharing with visitors the beauty of our county and the hospitality of local bicyclists.

• 7:30 am — Bicyclists gather for departure at Danville Bike and Footwear, Main Street
• 9 to 9:15 am — Bicyclists arrive back downtown at Centre College
• 9:30 am — Community worship service begins at main stage, Centre campus

Course: Over the viaduct and out to the beautiful countryside of Boyle County. A rolling course with several medium hills. About 14-15 miles. Experienced leaders will help divide the group into desired levels of pace.

• Main St / Perryville Rd / Bluegrass Pk / Gentry Ln / Dry Branch.
• Turn around at Dry Branch Baptist Church; return along same route.
• Faster riders may go to the end of Dry Branch (Add about 7 miles).

Safety: Participant responsibility
Medical Emergencies: Call 911
Breakdowns: Participant responsibility, but others will try to help.
Traffic Control: None; this is a typical on-your-own road ride.
Weather: Ride will take place if dry, with no lightning in the area.

For more information: Contact John Dixon or Ernst Crown-Weber

2009 “Ride Around the Block”

Message from Dan:

Hey Gang,

It’s almost time again for the Ride Around the Block – Sunday, 1 Feb 2008.

Should we make this a big year for the ride and make an extra effort to get everyone out? “C” Group? Bring in Bluegrass Cycling Club and more? Get the word out to the bike stores in Louisville & Lex?

We could offer a third route for the street bikers using the Forkland road and the road that leads to Penn’s Store. That bypasses the gravel and mud on Elk Cave and Minors Branch.

Start at 2 pm or earlier?

Anyone that rides gets to eat what ever they want during the Super Bowl.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas and will have a Happy New Year!!!!!

Dan

Message from Ernst:

Hi to All,

Dan, thanks for bringing up the ride around the block. You are free to organize it to any level you wish, however my vote would be to keep it simple and spontaneous as in past years. Due to the weather conditions, this thing is always tentative up to ride time. I would hate to put expectations and responsibility for an extended group of folks that we don’t know, on anyone’s shoulders. I would prefer to keep it local word of mouth and intimate knowledge that each person is responsible for their own safety. Just my thoughts.

I hope the weather is reasonable and I hope to be there!

Thanks again for your enthusiasm and inclusiveness!

Ernst

Mark calendars for the Pound & Pedal!

Saturday, August 30
8 am, Gwinn Island Circle

Multiple options for the 20-mile course:

• Classic teamwork— two people plus two
wheels, alternating five-mile legs.

• Run five miles and pick up your bike
at the water stop; ride the final 15.

• Time-trial the full 20 miles and clock
your five-mile splits.

• Put together a group and ride the
course at a recreational pace.

• Anything else you can think up!

• Or just show up around ten-ish with a
covered dish; enjoy the social hour
and a friendly pot-luck meal.

For more information or to find a teammate,
contact Ernst Crown-Weber, 859-238-7669,
or visit Danville Bike and Footwear.

Ride Before the Community Service

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Here’s an opportunity for a Sunday bike outing prior to the GABBF gathering at Centre College. We’ll enjoy our most popular and scenic route, and then roll into town together to worship with the community. Because this is a promoted event offered to fans of The Great American Brass Band Festival, there may be some out-of-town guests joining us. Let’s make this a memorable ride, sharing with visitors the beauty of our county and the hospitality of local bicyclists.

• 7:30 am — Bicyclists gather at the parking lot next to City Hall, Main Street
• 9 to 9:15 am — Bicyclists arrive back downtown at Centre College
• 9:30 am — Community worship service begins at main stage, Centre campus

Course: Over the viaduct and out to the beautiful countryside of Boyle County. A rolling course with several medium hills. About 14-15 miles. Experienced leaders will help divide the group into desired levels of pace.

• Main Street / Perryville Road / Bluegrass Pike / Gentry Lane / Dry Branch
• Turn around at Dry Branch Baptist Church and return along same route.
• Faster riders may go on to the end of Dry Branch (Add about 7 miles).

Safety: Participant responsibility
Medical Emergencies: Call 911
Breakdowns: Participant responsibility, but others will try to help.
Traffic Control: None; this is a typical on-your-own road ride.
Weather: Ride will take place if dry, with no lightning in the area.

For more information: Contact John Dixon or Ernst Crown-Weber

2008 “RATB” a huge success

The annual “Ride Around the Block” in the Forkland knobs enjoyed a record turnout, thanks to the mild weather. As usual, the winter mountain-bike event took place on Super Sunday, and there was even a group of road riders who came down for the start (just in time for a great photo by Milton Scarborough). According to legend, the four-knob excursion was founded years ago by Mark Morgan, and, like many local fitness traditions, the exact origins have been obscured by the mists of time. We’ll leave all that to the historians. The rest of us just welcome the excuse to shake the cabin fever and take on a few of the most challenging road climbs in the region. A tip of the helmet to Dan Wells and Ernst Crown-Weber for their promotional efforts on behalf of a fun ride.

Mark calendars for the Pound & Pedal!

Saturday, September 1st
8 am, Gwinn Island Circle

Multiple options for the 20-mile course:

• Classic teamwork— two people plus two
wheels, alternating five-mile legs.

• Run five miles and pick up your bike
at the water stop; ride the final 15.

• Time-trial the full 20 miles and clock
your five-mile splits.

• Put together a group and ride the
course at a recreational pace.

• Anything else you can think up!

• Or just show up around ten-ish with a
covered dish; enjoy the social hour
and a friendly pot-luck meal.

For more information or to find a teammate,
contact Ernst Crown-Weber, 859-238-7669,
or visit Danville Bike and Footwear.

Recent Ride Numbers

Interested in a few numbers from some recent Wednesday evening rides? Hot temperatures, but good participation!

8-15-07 (air temp over 100 degrees at the start)
A/2 — B/5 — C/7

8-8-07 (air temp in the 90s)
A/2 — B/13 — C/?

8-1-07
A/7 — B/17 — C/7

7-25-07
A/? — B/11 — C/7

7-18-07
A/7 — B/7 — C/?

7-11-07
A/8 — B/7 — C/12