Freewheel'n - May, 2000

An open item from last month is the resumption of Quest Tours. These were suspended after RePete developed a persistent cough and began a series of tests that included CAT scans and x-rays. After much probing and blood testing, the result was pneumonia. Thankfully, earlier fears of something much more severe were put to rest. Recovery is now nearly complete and the Piney Hallow marks the return of weekend tours. You can find information about this as well as evening tours in the "Rides & Events Schedule" of this newsletter. My thanks to those that extended their concerns and best wishes.

RePete attended the club's meeting held on April 5th and found the proceedings very entertaining. Seems the long awaited jersey that was first proposed early last year moved closer to reality. A finalized display was not yet available for members to view. Regardless, the officers agreed to move ahead on the order and in turn will spend nearly 2/3 of our treasury balance. Hopefully, advance purchases will help to offset some of this amount.

The convention news is that the site may be beautiful and chilly Allentown, Pennsylvania. The club will also offer a weekend in Vermont. RePete is wondering which to attend…will it be colder in Vermont for the August outing, or for the Convention in October.

Then there was our guest speaker who provided insight into his bicycle trips along the East Coast. RePete is not certain if the cycling community is ready to subscribe to his techniques. One of these is riding with cut-offs (ouch!!) rather than in cycling shorts. Then there was riding with a bent rear axle. Another is using a Huret Cyclometer instead of a more modern electronic piece. He also told the group about the time that he spent in the house with a married woman while her husband was away. I guess he is doing something right, we had members buying a book he wrote!

What else…I may save the remainder for Quibbles on my web site.


Safe Cycling and have a Good Memorial Day,
RePete
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4/22/00