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The Voice of the Skagit Bicycle Club -Skagit County-Washington
February 2015
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Dandy Daffodil Twead Ride
Bill Thayer Memorial Bench
Bill’s bench is installed on the Padilla Bay trail. It looks
great, the plaque is a little small but it is the largest
choice we had. Helen has seen the bench and is thrilled.
--Jane Monroe
Ride Mileage
Send in your ride mileage
for 2014 to
[email protected].
It will be printed in the March
newsletter. Thanks, Jane
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In This Issue:
Word of the Domestique Rides & Ride Reports
Rides & Board Briefs
Ride Calendar
Club Info & Membership Form
Join us in La Conner on Saturday, March 28th, for a dashing
bicycle ride with a bit of style among the daffodil fields of
Skagit Valley.
This little jaunt, highlights some of the breath taking views
of Skagit Valley while still considering safety and comfort.
The ride itself will assume a very casual pace fit for cyclists
of all skill levels. Starting at the La Conner Channel Lodge the
13 mile loop will take roughly two hours (including stops) to
complete.
So wax your moustache, button your Knickerbockers, pull on
your argyle, mount your velocipede, and join us for a rollicking
ride!
Admission is $10 or £6.41. For more information, visit www.
thedandydaffodil.com.
It’s a perfect place to be planted and a beautiful place to
bloom. Tally-ho!
Northwest Tandem Rally 2015 July 2nd-6th in Bellingham
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For those interested, this year’s tandem rally will be happening
in our own backyard, courtesy of Bellingham’s Mt Baker Bicycle
Club. Mark your calendars. For those tandem’ers who’ve
never been to one, they’re a blast. Usually over 600 participants from all over the northwest and beyond, a great chance
to socialize, check out the new machines, and ride a few new
roads. For all the info, check out: NWTR.org/2015.
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Word Of The Domestique
The following is the opinion of the Super Domestique and is not intended to offend any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, gender,
sexual orientation or individual. The views of the Super Domestique are his own or something he copied from someone else, and do not in any
way reflect the views of the Skagit Bicycle Club. Furthermore, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the people who live in the same home,
neighborhood or city. Please also note that the fact this piece is written in English is in no way meant to malign other languages nor to malign those
who are illiterate visually impaired and thus are
unable to read the piece. Complements can emailed to [email protected] Complaints
can be emailed to Colby at [email protected]
Please keep in mind Colby is a pretty busy guy so if you don’t get a reply he is probably to busy to respond to a bunch of whining mountain bikers.
Hello everyone. Welcome to the second issue of the
Domestique. The fan mail has started to pour in welcoming me
back. I appreciate all your enthusiasm, and will answer your
letters soon. However, this last week there has been a very hot
topic in the news that has been overinflated by the media that
I would like to address first, but please keep the letters coming.
Pressure means everything! Both in life, and in sports.
Some people thrive on it., and others wither under it. In
cycling, tire pressure is key. This article could easily become a
book so lets keep it simple.
Shifting gears, This months diet and nutrition segment focuses
on wild bird:
Hunting is great cross training, and properly prepared bird taste
delicious. I must caution that in some areas of the country wild
birds have been known to be full of PEDs. If you are looking for
more power on the bike these PED rats of the sky can be an
excellent source of nutrition.
If you weigh less than 160 lbs DO not over inflate your tires,
ever. There is no reason. You are at the perfect weight for
cycling. Unless you are purchasing your tires from Walmart,
most manufacturers actually have spent considerable time in
figuring out what makes their tires fast. If they recommend 120
psi then you put in 120.
If you are pushing 200+, like me, it is time to talk over inflation.
On a tire rated for 120 I like to run at least 130-135 psi. I
certainly don’t want to blow the tire off the rim but I hate
looking back at my rear tire and thinking that it might be going
flat.
When do you under inflate? In wet conditions. But do not
remove more than 10 psi. This is important as you do not
want to pinch flat your tires on a road obstacle. In wet
conditions I’m back to the recommended 120 psi.
Check your tires before every ride. The best tires can
mysteriously loose pressure. Also be sure to never inflate your
tires in a sauna and then go on a ride where it is 52 degrees.
Many people have been surprised by how much a temperature
change can effect pressure. You would swear that someone
deflated your tires when in fact NOBODY TOUCHED IT AND IT
IS RIDICULOUS FOR ANYONE TO SUGGEST OTHERWISE.
The same can be said for pumping up your tires when its cold
and then having road temps hit 110 degrees. Many tires have
exploded for this reason on STP at high noon.
Always monitor your tire pressure.
One of my favorite recipes !
Osprey in curry with rice
Ingredients:
3-6 Osprey (or grouse, hawk, eider)
4-5 slices bacon
1 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. curry
1 onions
75 g flour
1 1/2 I water or broth
The birds do able, washed, dried and split lengthwise. Bacon cut
into cubes and toasted in small flares along with curry powder and
chopped onions, it should not brown. The flour will be executed in
and possibly a little more fat, so there is enough to absorb the flour.
Suppes whipped in and the sauce boil slowly for 10 minutes. birds
met in the sauce and the pan placed on little sleep. Boil until tender,
season to taste and serve with rice.
Tips: The birds can be cooked half tender in clean water, and finished
cooked in sauce, which then based on the soup from the birds. Recipe courtesy of HANS PETER AUKEN BECK
Bon Apetite !
168 miles biked
23 miles walking
229lbs
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Monday Rides- March Point Park And Ride
All riders welcome for this ride leaving every Monday
from March Point Park and Ride.
Fall/winter start time of 11 am. Distance of 30ish miles,
MRR(15-17mph) pace. Ride leader will asses the group
and determine if a second slightly slower group leader
is desired. No maps, riders stick together with leader(s),
and a stop for a light lunch at or toward end of the ride..
Fun social riding in the heart of Skagit Valley. Rain and
snow may cancel ride.
New Years Day Ride to LaConner
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Board Briefs
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Skagit Bicycle Club
General Meeting Minutes
January 6, 2015
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Present:
Colby Plagge, Mike Tallering, Cheryl Calhoun, Marty Johnson, Janice
Lisherness, Cindy McGuiness, Jane Monroe, Scott Rittscher, Dan
Sandstrom, Whit Whitford, Jamie Wells, Jean Sattler-Will, Marshall
Will.
Meeting Minutes:
The December 2, 2014 SBC meeting minutes were approved with no
corrections.
Ride Coordinator’s Report:
Janice Lisherness reported that the Thursday rides in February will
begin at Allen playfields and that the Ramble rides will be on the 2nd
& 4th Saturday’s with adjustments in May to the 3rd & 5th Saturdays
due to Spring Classic.
A grateful welcome and thanks to Whit Whitford for accepting the
2015 ride coordinator position.
Old Business:
Colby brought up the recent SBC Christmas Party held at Skagit
Garden’s. Positive comments were made – Great food, fun time. A
hearty thanks to all who helped make this such a fun event.
New Business:
Skagit Spring Classic – 2015 Date has been added on our club website. On-line registration is now active. Jamie Wells will work on logo
and poster.
Marshall briefly talked about the different actives needing to be done
to begin preparing for this year’s event. Going to stay with last year’s
routes most likely proposition with small logistical change to the
Chuckanut road route so that we can get thru this area during a time
of least interaction with cars as possible.
Newsletter – Jamie discussed the need for an Adobe Software
purchase for Newsletter production, as current program out-of-date
causing time consuming problems for our Editor Rose Ploeg.
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Road Ride
Ride Pace:
MTB
Mountain Bike
E
Easy under 10mph
TT
Time Trial
S
Social 10-12 mph
RLH
Ride Leader’s Home
M
Moderate 12-16 mph
B
Brisk 16-20 mph
If weather is questionable call the ride leader
Jamie mentioned Newsletter’s membership section now includes info
that it costs $2 to use PayPal for renewal. Certainly folks can download form and mail with a check to avoid this $2 cost if they choose.
Meeting Concluded:
The next SBC Board Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday,
February 3rd, 2015 at Dimensional Communications, 1220 Anderson
Road, Mount Vernon.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm
Respectfully submitted by Cheryl Calhoun.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10:00 am MRR
Arlington Velo Sport
401 N Olympic Ave
Mark Everett
360 840 7457
10:00 am BRR
RLH 624 Bennett St
Sedro Woolley
Tom Jacobson
360 855 0593
11:00 am MRR
March Point
Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360708 7108
Steve Jahn
425 830 4981
6:00 pm
SBC Board Meeting
Dimensional
Communications
1220 Anderson Rd
Mount Vernon
Colby Plagge
360 540 4554
10:00 am MRR
Arlington Velo Sport
401 N Olympic Ave
Mark Everett
360 840 7457
11:00 am
SRR-Joy Ride
Allen Playfields
Allen West &
Avon Allen Rds
Whit Whitford
360.757.1357
1:30 PM SRR RLH
Janette Folkertsma
360.445.5924
11:00 am MRR
March Point
Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360708 7108
Steve Jahn
425 830 4981
11:00 am
SRR Joy Ride
Allen Playfields
Allen West &
Avon Allen Rds
Gordon Odegaard
360 421 0573
10:00 am
All levels
Conway Red Barn
Ramble Ride
Scott Rittscher
360 652 7668
11:00 am MRR
March Point
Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360708 7108
Steve Jahn
425 830 4981
11:00 am SRR
Allen Playfields
Allen West &
Avon Allen Rds
Jane Monroe
360 391 9062
10:00 am BRR
Washington School
West Mount Vernon
Jim Finch
360 770 5915
11:00 am MRR
March Point
Park & Ride
Dan Sandstrom
360708 7108
Steve Jahn
425 830 4981
11:00 am SRR
Allen Playfields
Allen West &
Avon Allen Rds
Jerry Ziegler
253 906 7975
Newsletter
Deadline
9 AM SRR
Breakfast Ride
Conway Red Barn
Jean Sattler-Will
360.710.9577
10:00 am
All levels
Conway Red Barn
Ramble Ride
Marshall Will
360.929.5003
10:00 am MRR
Arlington Velo Sport
401 N Olympic Ave
Mark Everett
360 840 7457
10:00 am MRR
Arlington Velo Sport
401 N Olympic Ave
Mark Everett
360 840 7457
1:30 PM SRR RLH
Janette Folkertsma
360.445.5924
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Skagit Bicycle Club Membership Form
Use Pay Pal to join or renew your membership online at
www.skagitbicycleclub.org
Annual Dues:
Individual $15.00 Family $20.00
Check One:
____New Member ____Renewal
Mail this form to:
Skagit Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 363 Burlington
WA 98233
Name
Address
City State Postal Code
Phones
Email:
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Club Information
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Skagit Bicycle Club
Bike Travel Cases: Deposit is $100 and
is refundable upon the return of the
Officers & Board
President
Colby Plagge
[email protected]
Vice President
Mike Tallering
[email protected]
Secretary
Cheryl Calhoun
[email protected]
Treasurer
Shaun Bridge
[email protected]
Past President
Dan Sandstrom
[email protected]
Board Members
Steve Jahn
[email protected]
Marty Johnson
[email protected]
Cindy McGuiness
[email protected]
Jane Monroe
[email protected]
Scott Rittscher
[email protected]
Jamie Wells
[email protected]
Volunteer Positions
Ride Coordinator
Whit Whitford
[email protected]
360 757 1357
Spring Classic Coordinator:
Colby Plagge
Bridge Sweep Coordinators:
Steve & Dian Jahn
Membership List
Marshall Will
[email protected]
Website:
www.skagitbicycleclub.org
Web masters:
Jamie Wells
[email protected]
Tom Jacobson
[email protected]
Mailing Address
The Skagit Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 363 Burlington WA 98233
Saddle-Post Intelligencer
Published by
The Skagit Bicycle Club
Editor Rose Ploeg
[email protected]
See Ride Calendar for Deadline
case. The borrower is responsible for
the pickup and drop off of the case.
Bike Travel Trailer: “BOB” bike trailer
with a water proof duffel.
Club Bike Racks: Four Yakima bike
carriers attach to a roof rack 1 inch
round bars front and rear. Fork mount/
mounts for the front wheel. Currently
kept in the Storage Unit in Mount
Vernon.
To check out and arrange a pick up of
any of the above items contact Jane
Monroe 360 391 9062 or Colby Plagge
360 540 4554
Membership benefits include 10%
off at these local businesses. Please
remember to show your membership
card to receive your discount.
Skagit Cycle Center
1704 S. Burlington Blvd. Burlington
360 757 7910
1620 Commercial Ave. Anacortes
360 588 8776
skagitcyclecenter.com
Arlington Velo Sport
Bicycle Shop
401 N Olympic Ave
Arlington, WA 98223
360-629-6415
www.arlingtonvelosport.com
If you are having issues with the
email edition of the Newsletter
please contact us through the
website or call or email
Marshall Will at
360 929 5003 or
[email protected].
Copies of the newsletter will be
mailed upon request.
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