TAB Bulletin Board:

For Sale (3/19/2010)

1) Schwinn Air Dyne - excellent condition - SOLD!;
2) Nordic Track - very good condition $75;
3) Cross Country skis, the old toe trap style binding, used only a few times, $35
Contact Rick at yellowpages4u@toast.net

TAB Clothing Order

The following clothing items are currently in stock:

Men's:

   Short Sleeve Club Cut:

XL

   Short Sleeve Race Cut:

M, L

   Sleeveless Race Cut:

L

   Shorts:

L

Women's

   Short Sleeve:

L

Unisex

   Arm Warmers

TAB Incorporated

At the fall meeting on Nov. 10, 2009, TAB voted to incorporate as a non-profit organization. This will insure that TAB can continue holding bike rides and other activities with less concern about liability for its officers and ride leaders.

The Code of Regulations was adopted on January 23, 2010. You may review the proposed Code here. If you have any questions about incorporating, feel free to contact Debbie Tassie at dtassie@tassielaw.com.

Click here for November meeting minutes.

New Bike Safety Law Passed by Toledo City Council

Toledo City Ordinance 575-09 was APPROVED by the City Council, amending Section 331.03 of the Toledo Municipal Code to establish a safe passing distance between a motor vehicle and a bicycle (drivers must keep three feet distance from cyclist). The ordinance now goes to the Mayor for signature. For more info click here.

Update: The ordinance was signed by the Mayor and became effective January 1, 2010.

Note from Toledo Metroparks

Around June I received several complaints from members of your club regarding the condition of the pavement in Oak Openings. At that time I responded to the concerns by conveying that the main road way was scheduled to be re-paved by late summer. What I did not convey was that this project was submitted as part of a larger bundle of projects for state funding. Metroparks is still waiting for final approval, and the paving season is quickly drawing to an end. As such it appears this project will not happen now until next spring.

In the meantime maintenance crews have been doing some patch work and slurry coating in the park and on the Wabash Trail to provide the best possible solution, short term. I wanted to update your group as I know you are avid users and supporters of our park system. Please share this message with everyone. Please do not hesitate to respond for further details or questions.

Sincerely,

Dave Zenk
Superintendent of Parks
Metroparks of the Toledo Area
419-407-9728

Read About the "Three Rivers Tour"

Mad Anthony River Rally (MARR) - 8/1/09
What a success! Thanks to all the cyclists and volunteers who participated this year. Click here to view pictures.

TOSRV and Horsey Hundred Pictures

Cycling Safety

Please review these Safety tips for a great 2009 cycling season.

Bicycle Facilities Guide for Recreational Riding

This guide includes three maps - check it out: http://tmacog.org/Transportation/bike_guide_08_09.pdf

A New Local Biking Site For Area Riders: www.biketoledo.net

The local bicycling site, BikeToledo.net is a new Web site offering area bikers a new set of resources to bring to their favorite outdoor pastime. The site is strong in specific how-to information, with additional links to biking experts everywhere. Although the site is not commercial and no products are sold on-line, a lot of attention is paid to helping new and intermediate riders choose their gear and equipment carefully by teaching them what to look for. Check it out!

Toronto Bicyling Network Event

The Toronto Bicycling Network (TBN), Toronto's largest recreational bicycle club, would like to invite your members and friends to join us at Cyclon '09, our annual cycling event being held this year from July 31-August 3 at Brock University in the Niagara Peninsula. Included are 3 days of accommodations, meals, a wide variety of group rides, and other activities. The cost will be approximately $300 (Cdn.) More information will be available on our website (www.tbn.ca).

Volunteers needed for an ongoing Working Bike Shop for the Volunteers of America. Contact Mark at dsarmstrong59@bex.net for more info.

Want to ride the Wabash Cannonball Trail? Check out this great map.

Member Messages:

To post an event contact tim.prand@att.net

Last Updated: 9/3/2010