With the arrival of warm weather (and hopefully the end of the cold winter winds!), our riding schedule is in full swing.  Weekday rides will be starting up soon, and the weekends should be busy too.  Hopefully, there’s something on the schedule for everyone.  If you don’t find something that fits your needs, why not step up and lead a ride that does.  Chances are there are others who would enjoy the same ride.  Just contact the appropriate ride coordinator with the details.  We always need new leaders, so please consider leading a ride.

      Also, the club’s team for the MS 150 City to Shore has a new captain this year.  Nancy Pomilio, who has done a great job of bringing the team back, is turning the reins over to BJ Swingle.  BJ isn’t riding much with the new baby, so she has lots of time to devote to the C2S (right)!  Hopefully by the time you read this, BJ will have already started working on getting a new jersey designed for this year’s team and began recruiting riders.  I’m sure she can use some help with some of her responsibilities as captain; if you have some time to help, contact BJ at barbra.jo@hotmail.com.  Even if you don’t have time to help, don’t forget to register for the C2S at www.citytoshore.org.

      Finally, let’s not forget about safety out there.  With all of the “distraction” that drivers have today (whether legal or not), there’s even more of an impetus for us to watch out when we’re riding.  And what’s goes for cars goes for us too; never use a cell phone when riding.  Remember, “cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as vehicles”.  Obey all traffic laws, yield to cars, and make sure to communicate with each other out there.

     To all leaders and coordinators, thanks for your continued efforts.  To everyone, enjoy the roads!

Tony Marchionne
tonymarch@iwon.com
609-828-0268