Spring
beckons with snow still on the ground. Those mild days of
early January are a distant memory. We now look forward for
warmer weather so that we can return to our roads.
Some
very exciting news! RePete’s web site has
been selected to be featured as part of Fine Cycling, a weekly on-line
newsletter with the latest web announcements relating to cycling.
This will help provide great exposure as their newsletter is
received by a large group of cycling enthusiasts. I thank Antonio
Sanchez, who is the editor, for this recognition.
While
on this topic, RePete has been very busy making many improvements
to his web site. These include major changes to
Quibbles, an open topic area where issues are varied and free
flowing. Currently provided are photos of our recent Convention
in Rehoboth Beach. You do not want to miss these as they capture
many of the moments of this exciting weekend. Then you can
preview tours that RePete will lead. Evening excursions during
the week and many weekend day rides are scheduled. Once again,
the Peach Blossom starts the weekend season. Also featured in
Quibbles are riding techniques. The current release advises about
non-standard intersections. There are many other sections, such
as Quotes where your comments are located. Within Freewheel’n
you can review the current and all previous issues of this
release. In the near future, Quest Tours will provide a complete
list of all of these rides. There are many more features worth
exploring!
Will
Oprah Winfrey have a program
suggesting that cities outlaw cyclist?! The web site has
these questions, “Should there be a law
making it illegal for bike riders to ride on city streets? Do you
think bike riders are hazardous to drivers and pedestrians on
city streets? Have you or someone you know ever been involved in
an accident because of a careless bike rider on a city street?
The Oprah Winfrey Show wants to hear whether there should be laws
regulating where a person can ride their bike in cities. Share
your views here! Thanks, we look forward to hearing from you.”
More to follow in the next release of Freewheel’n.
RePete
is surprised to learn about “cyclist” that still ride
helmetless and/or with a radio. Either are extremely risky!
Head injuries that result from a fall can result in permanent
brain damage. Distractions caused by a radio can lead to an
accident. We share the road with motor vehicles. This requires
constant attention. Please cycle responsibly and safely.
Additional information on this topic can be found on my web site
under the Quale heading.
Finally,
let us have an exciting, fun, safe cycling year. RePete is looking
forward to the Get Ready, Bridgeton Zoo, the Jersey Devil and a
season full of tours. To do these we need volunteers...the more
the merrier! Contact any officer of the SJW for details.
Safe Cycling and a Welcome to Spring,
RePete
2/15/00
http://www.oocities.org/repete_bike
Email: repete@worldlynx.net
:-)
So you want some exciting tours? Well, RePete has a bunch! Simply find Quest Tours on my Home Page...go there to find the best in rides in the area as well as to check on the weather!!!
Additionally, don’t forget to visit the South Jersey
Wheelmen or the Outdoor Club of
South Jersey or the S.O.R.E. Club web sites.
