Calendar

14 Nov 2010 (Sun): Missouri bicyclists, walkers, runners, & trail users, You're invited! MoBikeFed Board Meeting Nov 14th, 2010, 10AM-3PM Exact location TBA If you'd like to join us for all or part of the meeting, please feel free to do so. If you'd like to discuss a particular item, please email me (director [at] mobikefed.org) and you can have 5 minutes or so on the agenda to bring your issue before the board. I try to keep my cell phone on during the meeting (816-695-6736), so if you are having trouble finding the location, please give me a call.

12 Sep 2010 (Sun): September Escapade? will spend six days exploring south central Indiana, with its artisans, museums, and varied topography. Riders will visit Brown County, Spring Mill, and McCormick's Creek State Parks. Camp or stay in the state park inns.

14 Aug 2010 (Sat): Missouri bicyclists, walkers, runners, & trail users, You're invited! MoBikeFed Board Meeting August 14-15, 2010, 10AM-3PM Jefferson City Exact location TBA If you'd like to join us for all or part of the meeting, please feel free to do so. If you'd like to discuss a particular item, please email me (director [at] mobikefed.org) and you can have 5 minutes or so on the agenda to bring your issue before the board. I try to keep my cell phone on during the meeting (816-695-6736), so if you are having trouble finding the location, please give me a call.

17 Jul 2010 (Sat): RAIN is an annual ride across the State of Indiana sponsored by the Bloomington Bicycle Club. Its 160-mile length runs mostly on the Historic National Route 40, an older divided four-lane road with light traffic. It has gentle rolling hills. You should be able to average at least 12 to 14 mph for over 11 hours.

12 Jul 2010 (Mon): Mark your calendars! From July 12-17, challenge yourself with five century rides over five days. On day six, join 1,000 other bicyclists on the Ride Across INdiana (RAIN?) to ride from Terre Haute back to your original starting point in Richmond.

20 Jun 2010 (Sun): TRIRI® 2010 will travel over hard-surfaced roads to take in the sights of southeastern Indiana, using back roads to travel to Brown County, Spring Mill, and Clifty Falls State Parks. Terrain ranges from rolling to hilly with the occasional challenging hill.

19 Jun 2010 (Sat): A fully supported Century in and around Springfield. Shorter mileage options available. Registration begins at 6:30 AM. 100-mile/75-mile ride starts at 7:30 AM. 40-mile ride starts at 8:30 AM.

25 Apr 2010 (Sun): Missouri bicyclists, walkers, runners, & trail users, You're invited! MoBikeFed Board Meeting April 25th, 2010, 10AM-3PM Jefferson City Exact location TBA If you'd like to join us for all or part of the meeting, please feel free to do so. If you'd like to discuss a particular item, please email me (director [at] mobikefed.org) and you can have 5 minutes or so on the agenda to bring your issue before the board. I try to keep my cell phone on during the meeting (816-695-6736), so if you are having trouble finding the location, please give me a call.

24 Apr 2010 (Sat): Art lovers...here's a perfect event for fresh air, exercise and wonderful art on show. This event package features a 1 night stay at the boutique-style Wingate By Wyndham St. Louis/Riverport, transportation from the hotel Saturday morning to the Katy Bike Rental in Defiance, MO on scenic Highway 94, all-day bike rental for a ride on the Katy Trail 8 miles to the historic town of Augusta. The Plein Air is an outdoor art festival in this charming town featuring local and regional artists and crafstmen. Have lunch at one of the many cafes, wineries or micro brewery in town, before biking back to Defiance and shuttle back to the hotel. Enjoy the Wingate's relaxing indoor pool, hot tub, exercise room and delicious Sunday breakfast buffet. Features Transportation provided to and from St. Louis to Defiance, MO along scenic Hwy 94 All-day bike rental from Katy Bike Rental for 8 mile ride to historic Augusta, MO Enjoy the outdoor Augusta Plein Air Art Festival, shops, cafes, wineries and micro brewery 1 night (Saturday) stay at Wingate By Wyndham St. Louis/RIverport Relax in hotel's indoor pool, spa~Deluxe breakfast buffet 2 night package includes Friday night wine/cheese welcome reception

19 Apr 2010 (Mon): I hope you'll consider joining us for a ride with Missouri legislators and officials on the Katy Trail on April 19th. It's a great chance to meet your Missouri legislators and elected officials, and introduce them to the Katy Trail. Also--please take a moment to email or call your own state legislators and invite them to the ride. You can look up their contact info here. Event: Katy Trail Bicycle Ride with members of the Missouri General Assembly and other officials Date: Monday, April 19th, 2010 Time: 12:30PM Gather/refreshments; 1PM Ride Place: North Jefferson Trailhead, Katy Trail The ride is free, but please RSVP director@mobikefed.org so we'll have an idea of how many are planning to ride. We're planning a one-hour, out-and-back ride on the Katy Trail, heading west from the North Jefferson Trailhead, at a moderate pace, starting at 1PM. Chris Gerli of City Cycling Tours (Forest Park, St. Louis) has been kind enough to provide free bicycles for legislators & staff to ride.

18 Apr 2010 (Sun): Missouri bicyclists, walkers, runners, & trail users, You're invited! MoBikeFed Board Meeting April 18th, 2010, 9:30AM-3:00PM 605 Washington Street, Jefferson City, MO (see directions below) If you'd like to join us for all or part of the meeting, please feel free to do so. If you'd like to discuss a particular item, please email me (director [at] mobikefed.org) and you can have 5 minutes or so on the agenda to bring your issue before the board. I try to keep my cell phone on during the meeting (816-695-6736), so if you are having trouble finding the location, please give me a call. DIRECTIONS: The building is owned by the Coca-Cola Company and is located behind the main building at 605 Washington Street. At the corner of Washington and Dunklin is Kuster Real Estate. The building is the second on the right and is a brown concrete block, one-story building. Directions to meeting room building: * From Hwy 50 going east, turn right (south) on Broadway. At the light, turn left (east) on Dunklin. Turn left (north) on Washington. * From Hwy 50 going west, turn left (south) on Jefferson. Turn right (west) on Dunklin. Turn right (north) on Washington. * From Hwy 54 going east, take the Madison St exit and turn right on Madision. Turn left (west) on Dunklin. Turn right (north) on Washington.

17 Apr 2010 (Sat): 26.5- and 62-mile rides. Both rides are on paved county roads and state highways. The dogwoods should be in bloom and tour maps and descriptions will be provided at the starting area.

17 Apr 2010 (Sat): Cabin Fever Challenge with Bike Swap Meet and Yahtzee Run Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010 (Same weekend as the Wamego Tulip Festival. Be sure to make your hotel reservations soon because rooms go fast.) Location: Wamego Middle School (start/finish), 1701 Kaw Valley Road, Wamego, KS Description: Three routes available: 16, 37 & 54. Each route has a Tulip Festival Theme which will help identify your route. Read all the details are on the website: wam-sag-man.org. Highlights include: Bike Swap Meet will be available (buy/sell) to all who register for Cabin Fever Challenge. If you do not register for CFC you can still shop but if you want to sell items it will cost $5. Either way, please provide a list and descriptions of the items you plan to sell. Technical jersey ($65 ea,) (deadline to order is February 19). This item has its own order form on the event website and on active.com. Yahtzee Run. Each player will pay $5 to play one scorecard (maximum of 2 scorecards per rider). RULES: Roll 5 dice three times at the Middle School before Mass Starts. First roll will function as a possible tie-breaker. Each player will roll 5 dice twice at the mid-point in route and twice at the end. Score card will be validated at each location. Score cards that have not be validated will not count. Highest score wins. Winner will be awarded 50% of income paid out to them as a prize. Nutrition info booth. Karen Hanson, who is a Certified Health and Fitness Specialist (ACSM Certified) at Manhattan's Hy-Vee will offer literature and information on 'loading' before an athletic endeavor, and will provide chocolate milk for the returning riders. According to Karen, tests show that chocolate is one of the best foods for 'refueling' after exercise. Check back for potential snacks that Karen might have available. Register on Active.com by using this link: http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1829258, or you can print out the form on the event website and mail it in with payment. Registration Fee includes: Cabin Fever Challenge cotton tee if you register by March 26. Bountiful breakfast before the ride (730 a.m. - 845 a.m.) if you and/or non-riders register by April 12. Tasty snacks, water and Gatorade mix at stops. Bike Swap Meet (Please provide your items for sale by March 26 if possible. This will allow more time for publicity.) Bicycle mechanic available at start provided by The Pathfinder (www.thepathfinder.net). Route support. Showers available if you bring your own towel, soap. Complimentary sports massage provided by the American Academy of Massage Therapy. Entry for prizes. Volunteer Opportunities: Community Service hours are available to assist with ride day support. Opportunities include signage placement, registration, Yahtzee Run assistants, rest stop support and post race clean up. Please contact Diane Novak, Event Coordinator at novakd@scicablecom.com if you are interested in volunteering.

12 Apr 2010 (Mon): Monday - Fellowship Bible Church (just north of Hwy 60 on FR205) - 20 miles. Monday - Fellowship Bible Church (just north of Hwy 60 on FR205) - Ride Leader is Tim Weston - 11 miles. Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 21, 2010 - Rides start at 6:00 for April-September 21.

12 Apr 2010 (Mon): Come join us April 12th-17th for the first Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway Ride! This scouting adventure will provide a route analysis and lead to adoption of the Scenic Byway as a significant 300+ mile route from Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Helena, Arkansas. Delta historic sites, cultural venues, geologic significance, and local charm located on the Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway will add a new twist for Arkansas riders and offer excellent connections to Missouri's MRT without crossing the Mississippi River. Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway Ride! Date: April 12th - 17th Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Helena, Arkansas Distance: 310 miles Cost: $130.00 for entire trip; $30 per day (includes camping fees, rest stop snacks, transport back to orgin or transport of supplies to the next nights stop, SAG Support, t-shirt (for day riders) or jersey (for those who complete the entire course) Missippi River Trail, Inc. in partnership with Delta Scenic Byways, Arkansas State University, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department, and area ride coalitions will be hosting a new 310-mile adventure ride along Crowley's Ridge National Scenic Byway, April 12th - 17th to "scout the route" connecting Cape Girardeau, MO with Helena, AR for inclusion as part of the Mississippi River Trail. Crowley's Ridge is named for Benjamin Crowley, the first European settler in the region (1820). It is the most prominent feature in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain between Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the Gulf of Mexico. Rising 250 - 550 feet above the delta flatland, the Ridge is composed of wind-blown loess and is believed to have originally been an island between the Missippi River and Ohio River that became a long low hilly ridge after the rivers changed course millions of years ago. Additional uplift created by the New Madrid Seismic Fault is also considered part of the Ridge's unique geologic history. Most of the key historic sites and towns in the Arkansas Delta are located along Crowley's Ridge. Unique geologic formations, documented Arkansas history sites, some of the best birding in North America, good food and great hospitality are all part of this home-style countryside.

8 Apr 2010 (Thu): Thursday - New Horizons, Seventh-Day Adventists Church, 5925 S. Woodcliffe Drive (in front of Millwood) to Rogersville, 23 miles. Thursday - New starting location: Center Point Church of Christ, 6851 E. Farm Rd. 186 (at FR219) Ride Leader is Valarie Griffin - 12-16 miles. Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 21, 2010 - Rides start at 6:00 for April-September 21.

7 Apr 2010 (Wed): Wednesday - Republic High School to Billings, 20, 27, or 32 miles Wednesday - Republic High School - Ride Leaders are John and Jean White - 11 miles Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 21, 2010 - Rides start at 6:00 for April-September 21.

6 Apr 2010 (Tue): Tuesday - Fellowship Bible Church (just north of Hwy 60 on FR 205) - 24 miles Tuesday - Pleasant View School - Ride Leader is Gary Reed - 11 miles Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 21, 2010 - Rides start at 6:00 for April-September 21.

5 Apr 2010 (Mon): Monday - Fellowship Bible Church (just north of Hwy 60 on FR205) - 20 miles. Monday - Fellowship Bible Church (just north of Hwy 60 on FR205) - Ride Leader is Tim Weston - 11 miles. Beginning with Daylight Savings time on March 21, 2010 - Rides start at 6:00 for April-September 21.

3 Apr 2010 (Sat): In the spirit of the Golden Age of Bicycles, a leisurely ride through some of Kansas City's most scenic and elegant neighborhoods. This family-friendly route of not more than 10 miles will include ample stops for respite and picnic. Dress in your finest turn of the century era wools, tweeds, silks and argyles*. Riders, and their machines, will have the opportunity to be judged and awarded prizes based on appearance, authenticity, originality, and creativity.