Important Announcements and News

Tarwheels September Social - Open to all members and the general public so
bring a friend!

WHERE:  Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill

7 – 8 pm YOGA FOR ATHLETES presented by Sage Rountree

DINNER (optional): 6:15 – 7pm, Flying Burrito (a few doors down from Flyleaf Books) 746 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, (919) 967-7744

Coach, yoga teacher, and author Sage Rountree will discuss how yoga enhances
sports training. Come get a sense of how yoga will improve your strength,
flexibility, and focus, and leave with concrete ideas about how you can
incorporate yoga into whatever else you do.
 Flyleaf Books - http://flyleafbooks.com/ 

Sage Rountree - http://www.sagerountree.com/

Bicycle Friendly Community

Durham and Carrboro have joined Chapel Hill in applying to be recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. If you'd like to help, read the application and take an online survey about the community and its bicycle-friendliness. bill@bikeleague.org or 202-822-1333.

Sat., Sept 11

ReCYCLEry Grand Re-Opening Celebration

On Saturday, Sept 11, the ReCYCLEry will be having a Grand Re-Opening
Celebration at a new location at 108 North Graham Street in Chapel Hill, between
Rosemary and Franklin Streets, behind People's Beauty Supply. There will be a
group ride through Carrboro and Chapel Hill (6pm to 8pm - suitable for all
riders) followed by a party at the Reservoir in Carrboro with staff and musical
guests.

The Triangle Regional Transit Program is hosting a series of public meetings to
explore options for future rail and bus networks. Upcoming meetings are at
Chavis Community Center, Raleigh, September 14th, 4 pm, and at the Garner
Historic Auditorium. Sept. 23, 4 pm. http://ourtransitfuture.com/

The East Coast Greenway is a developing trail system between Canada and Key
West, linking the major cities of the eastern seaboard. Nearly 25 percent of the
route is already on safe, traffic-free paths. The East Coast Greenway Alliance
is planning a series of events in NC including a bike tour of Eastern NC Oct
17-21, $1,500 http://www.greenway.org/pdf/2010CtGClubTour.pdf. Also ECGA Trail
Council & Board meetings will be held October 23-24 in the Durham /Raleigh area.

Friday, September 10, 2010, 7pm

Join Russ Roca for a presentation about a bike tour of the US, Friday, September
10, 2010, 7pm, 302 W. Main St, Durham. Russ is also sponsoring a one night bike
camping trip to Jordan Lake, Saturday, September 11, beginning in Durham on the
ATT. $240. jack.warman@gmail.com

"The following is a link to pictures that were taken by Michael Davis during Bikefest 2010. Michael rides routinely with the Tarwheels and has become our unofficial photographer. Besides riding at the event he was a tireless volunteer before and right after the event. Enjoy one riders perspective of the event.

hubpages.com/hub/Bike-Fest-2010-A-Tarwheel-Bicycle-Ride-15th-Annual-Rural-Heritage-Tour

 "Photos for purchase from Bikefest 2010 are
now available from Jim Harris Photography at www.biketourphoto.com."

   July 29  Thursday Tarwheel Club Meeting

The meeting will be held on Thur July 29th at 6PM at Carolina Ale House on
Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. in Durham, near Sam's Club.

We're going to have a repeat of a meeting we had some time ago that was very popular. We will have an assortment of "special" bikes. A recumbent, tandem, trike, Bike Friday folding
bike, and maybe more. Each person will tell a little about the bike and why they
chose it. If you have a special or custom bike feel free to bring it.

We'll eat and socialize about 6PM and then take a look at the bikes. As usual, I'll have
jerseys and t-shirts. Questions? Call Sharon at 919-732-4866 or cell 919-215-1309.

Adopt-a-highway Co-coordinator needed!

Our Club owes a big  "thank you"  to Margret Mueller for organizing roadside cleanup for 5 years.  Her co-coordinator Dave Curtin will continue but we need someone to work with him.  (here is Margret's letter:
    After five years of coordinating the roadside clean-up, I am stepping down. As
    of now, my co-coordinator Dave Curtin will continue. While the poor turn-out of
    volunteers to help is a factor, this decision is mostly an effort to simplify my
    life a bit. The clean-up only requires two to four half-days a year, and the
    task is actually quite enjoyable, especially when combined with a short ride
    beforehand and ice cream afterward. I would be happy to talk to any interested
    members about the position. Please consider how much you enjoy biking in the
    beautiful Dairyland Road area and how relatively trash free it is due to our
    efforts. I hope someone will be motivated to take over this position (next
    clean-up is due around the end of Summer). Thank you!
    Margret Mueller (919)933-6704, malerin@earthlink.net

check out Cycle Alerts for notices on trail repairs    

Free club jersey! to Tarwheel's members who lead 4 or more rides posted on the Tarwheels' Web calendar during 2010! You will receive a free Tarwheels jersey (style of your choice).

See pictures & poetry by Mickey Dee "Ode to Union Groovin' to Saxapahaw"

The Raleigh Ped Bike Commission:
Raleigh has released a major plan to increase and improve cycling in Wake Co. Plan is 308 pages. Take a look at it and think about advocating in Chapel Hill and Carrboro planning.  (note: sheriff of Orange Co election is in May and we need that office to support cycling!)

Help the club!
If you are interested, please contact Jeff Charles
(his email is jmc51@ix.netcom.com


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