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JOSEPH MIRENDA MEMORIAL RIDE
Posted by pdl4fun On 02/09/2010 At 21:30:11
The inaugural DR100, a Metric Century & ½ Century Charity ride & 5K run will be held on September 18, 2010 This event is in memoriam of Dr. Joseph Mirenda who was struck and killed on a bike just 5 miles south of JMU on August 2009. www.dr100.org

Check out all the other great rides on the REGIONAL RIDES CALENDER
Kick off the season with the quad busting Assault on the Carolinas on
April 10.


BECOME A LAB CERTIFIED CYCLING INSTRUCTOR
Posted by pdl4fun On 01/29/2010 At 22:03:17
TRAFFIC SKILLS 101 AND CYCLING INSTRUCTOR TRAINING CLASSES available in March. Click link for details.

REGIONAL RIDES
Posted by pdl4fun On 01/29/2010 At 10:21:16
Hello BRBC members. I am updating our regional rides calendar so you guys will have info about all the great cycling events in our neck of the woods. Please take a moment to look at the really cool Regional Rides Calendar on our website. You will find it in the Out of Town rides section in left column then at the top of that page.

If any of you have an event you would like me to add, just email the info to me at outigo@gmail.com.

There are not many events in March and April, but it really kicks off big in May. I'll be at many of the Saturday events. Anyone is welcome to join me. Hope to see you on the road.

ROAD GUARDIAN
Posted by pdl4fun On 10/22/2009 At 10:45:25
One way to make cycling safer is to know where the danger points and trouble spots are located. Road Guardian is the FIRST global tool for reporting, marking and sharing cycling incidents and trouble spots.
http://www.roadguardian.com/home/

WINTER RIDING
Posted by pdl4fun On 10/22/2009 At 10:38:49
Don't let cold weather keep you off the bike. This video will show you how to ride safe and comfortable all winter long.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyCNWMRLZGs

GUIDELINES FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND SAFE RIDE
Posted by pdl4fun On 06/30/2008 At 16:12:35
Just as ride leaders have a responsibility for the rides and riders they lead, riders have a responsibility to both the ride leader and the cycling community at large to ride in a responsible manner. This includes:
-Read the ride description and be familiar with the basics of the route
-Be able to ride at the posted average pace
-Communicate any issues you may have in regards to the route, or needing to cut off early, etc. prior to the ride
-Bring proper tools to take care of common on the ride issues (pump, spare tube, tire levers, etc)
-Point out road hazards to your fellow riders whether through hand signals or voice communication
-Follow traffic laws in a safe manner:
—Ride no more than double file and move into single file when there’s traffic behind
—Yield to traffic behind
—Don't run stoplights and stop signs
—Don't ride the wrong way down one way streets
“RIDE VEHICULARLY”




May need to push play twice to run video.

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The video, narrated by Robbie Ventura, a teammate of Lance Armstrong on the former U.S. Postal Service Team, presents the do's and don'ts for new drivers for when they encounter bicyclists on the road.

Produced by League of Illinois Bicyclists, Used with Permission.



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The Blue Ridge Bicycle Club, based out of Roanoke, Virginia, is Southwest Virginia's connection to the world of cycling.  The club hosts a number of special events, group rides and weekend getaways for all levels, both on and off road.  One important rule of thumb for those who participate or are members of the BRBC - having fun is required!

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 Martinsville-Henry  County SPCA 3/2
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posted on: 03/10/2010 08:46:58
by: SWVArider
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Breakfast at Tudors
March 14 will be:
Trail work day on Mill Mountain
March 15 will be:
Repair classes at East Coasters in Roanoke
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Breakfast at Tudors
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Breakfast at Tudors
Recent Events
March 8 was:
Repair classes at East Coasters in Roanoke
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Breakfast at Tudors
March 1 was:
Repair classes at East Coasters in Roanoke
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Breakfast at Tudors
February 22 was:
Repair classes at East Coasters in Roanoke

Happy Birthday!

 David Sistler 3/14
 Ronald Willard 3/14
 Morris Elam 3/17
 Billy Pearlman 3/18
 Jenny Johnson 3/18
 Rachel Higginbotham 3/18
 Betsy Midkiff 3/20
 Frank Zarb 3/27
 Troy Lenderking 3/27
 Dwight Leffel 3/28
 Andrew Thacker 3/31


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