Tomlinson Bicentennial Barn near Paris, Ohio
Stark County Bicycle Club
Canton, Ohio
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

"Bicyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles."  --J. Forester--


The Stark County Bicycle Club (the "SCBC"), located in Canton, Ohio, was formed in 1968.   Today, the Club has grown to nearly 300 members, and offers the most robust and diversified ride schedule in all of Ohio. In 2011, Club members logged 320,210 miles over the course of 1507 rides.




IMPORTANT NOTICE

The US Congress is in the process of passing a transportation bill that would affect all transportation projects for the next few years. The US House of Representative version of this bill would strip all funding for bicycle related projects. This means no new bike lanes on US government funded roads. I would urge all SCBC members contact the US Transportation committee to voice support for bicycle friendly roads and infrastructure. A written submission would make the most impact. Here is a sample letter:

Representative John Mica
2165 Rayburn Office Bldg.
Washington DC 20515

Dear Mr. Mica,

I am writing in opposition of the current house transportation bill that strips funding for bicycle friendly projects.
As a cyclist, I support bicycle friendly road and trail projects because they pay numerous benefits in health, safety and alternate transportation.
Thank you for your support for bicycle friendly transportation projects.

Yours truly,





Recent Web Site Updates
05/10/2012 Revised Map 138. MAGADORE RD TO PONTIUS starting at Alpine Park.
                   Minor route change. Pontius directly to Mishler/Market to avoid a bad left onto SR 619 from Kaufman.
                   Thanks to Peg Stoner for suggesting the alternate route.
05/09/2012 updated membership list on the Membership Directory web page.
05/01/2012 Added Map 508. FALCON BURGER RIDE starting from Greensburg Park.
                   Dave Cardarella has created a new burger ride. This one begins at Greensburg Park, passes through
                   the eastern suburbs of Clinton and includes a burger at the Falcon restaurant located near scenic
                   Nimisilan Reservoir. It is a flat to rolling 23 miles.
04/28/2012 Revised Map 171. BEECH CITY NAVARRE LOOP starting at Bolivar School.
                   A 22/24 mile map starting in Bolivar. Repaired the MapMyRide links.
                   Thanks to Larry Johnson for mentioning a problem with this map.
04/27/2012 Added Map 507. SILVER CREEK FORTY-THREE starting from Lake Avenue Trailhead.
                   A new 43 mile ride originated by Fran Massaro from Lake Avenue Trailhead to Silver Creek Park.
                   Mostly rolling with a sweeping, velvet smooth downhill on the newly paved Silver Creek Park road.
04/27/2012 May Spokin' Word on the web site.
04/21/2012 updated Ride Mileage stats.
04/15/2012 added May Ride Schedule.
04/11/2012 updated map list on the Ride Maps web page.







June Executive Meeting
The June Exec meeting will be Sunday June 3rd at 6 PM. Location: The home of Al Jones.
The address is: 1961 Birkdale Dr., Uniontown, OH
Bring a dish to share.


June General Meeting
The June Membership meeting will be Tuesday June 5th at 7:30 PM at Rafters at Meadowlake Golf and Swim Club on 39th St. NE in Canton.
Optional dinner and socializing starting at 6 PM.
Program: Richard Grella: Everything you wanted to know about Bicycle Racing.


ANNUAL BICYCLE POKER RUN - MAY 20TH
Lake Ave Trailhead. Ride for benefit of MAGI and SCBC.
See Al Jones to volunteer: ajones1961@aol,com.
This is also an official SCBC club ride: The ride sheet will be at the check-in desk. Mileage: 16/27.

The annual potluck for Poker Run riders, volunteers and SCBC members will be at the home
of John and Elaine Snively at 4:00 p.m.
816 Phillips Rd. NE, Massillon. 330-833-3720.
Bring a dish to share amd BYOB.


CANTON MARATHON
June 17 will be the first running of the Canton Marathon and it looks like a great event. This major marathon is expected to draw several thousand people to our community, and it is sure to have a positive effect on Canton's image. The Marathon committee has asked the SCBC to be a community partner and provide race marshallers on bikes during the ride.
To become part of this event and support the Canton community contact Al Jones: ajones1961@aol.com or (330) 328-1115.


SENIOR OLYMPICS - 2012
YOUR YEAR TO BE AN OLYMPIAN!
Senior Olympics Cycling On June 13 And 14

Cycling events for the 2012 HOF SR Olympics Canton Regional Games are Wednesday and Thursday, June 13 and 14 at Marlington High School.

The 5K Time Trial and the 40K Road Race will be Wednesday and the 10K Time Trial and 20K Road Race will be Thursday. Check-in is at 8:30 AM and the time trials begin each day at 9 AM with the road races to follow. Anyone who attains the age of 50 this calendar year is eligible. There are age ranges 50-54, 55-59 etc. and men's and women's divisions, free refreshments and lots of fun.

Registration this year is only $25 for Early Birds until May 5 for as many events as you would like to do. After that it is only $30. Deadline is May 25. No on-site registrations are permitted this year so get your registration in.

Print off your form and mail it to this address: Hall of Fame Senior Olympics, PO Box 80683, Canton, OH 44708-0683.

Volunteers are needed beginning at 8 AM each day. We need marshals at intersections,starters and timers. If you ever wanted to "hold" a cyclist to start them off on a time trial, this is your chance! It is possible to participate and to also volunteer. Come see what it is all about. Canton will be hosting the Ohio State SR Olympic Games next year- 2013.
For information see:
Karen Erdos kerdos@neo.rr.com or 330-284-7780 or
Bud Scott 330-685-1240 or 330-488-2691.



THE GREAT RIVER RIDE!
Dave, Marilyn, Don and Toni are on the Great River Ride!
They are cycling self-contained from New Orleans to Minneapolis from April 22 to approximately June 1.
Follow Dave's blog: CLICK HERE
You can leave comments and encouraging words on the blog site.


Membership Renewals
Dues were due March 31, 2012. If you have not already done so, send in your renewal today.

CLICK HERE to print an application form (PDF format)

Ride Altitude Gain Data Collection You will need an altimeter cyclometer or a GPS with barometric altimeter and about 5 min. of time each ride.   We will be averaging all the data on each ride so recording data on the same ride two or more times is helpful!   The more data we collect, the more accurate the results!   Record the total Altitude Gain & any comments.   When you get at least ten rides recorded, give or send them to me.   THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!  
Don Royer  
Ride Altitude Gain Worksheet


Ernie's Bike Shop discount
Members: Please present your SCBC membership card/Ernie's Bike Shop discount card when you make a purchase at Ernie's. Please mention you are a member before the sale is rung up. You may obtain a replacement card from Dave Hunter, Membership Chairman, if you have misplaced yours.



 


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