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Monday, 30 August 2010 04:56 |
Last week, at this time, we were all thinking about the upcoming
service for Captain Ron, which was scheduled for 11 o'clock that
morning. Captain Ron was remembered in person that day by family,
friends and many Whiners and celebrated by countless others around the
globe.
Dan George and Mike Winter were the only two people to get up and pay
tribute to Captain Ron during the service. Those who attended
expressed that they spoke beautifully and touched the hearts of all.
On this day, one week later, they would like to share their words with
you. I have attached two Word documents - one from Dano and one from
Mike.
Thanks to words from Gibby and Dano, once you have read the tributes,
together we can say, "Later, Ron". We will miss you. We won't,
however, forget you. And, when we think of you, we'll smile....and
thank you for that!
Jen Carlson
Mike Winter tribute to Captain Ron 8.18.2010.pdf
Dan George tribute to Captain Ron 8.18.2010.pdf
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 12:26 |
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Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 Ride To Tarpon Springs |
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Written by Rick Bley
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Sunday, 29 August 2010 18:10 |
This morning at 1001 Cafe, we agreed to meet at 8:00 AM, next Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Taylor Park for a 18mph Pinellas Trail ride to Tarpon Springs for breakfast.
Click here to locate Taylor Park and the Pinellas Trail.
It was also suggested that a slower (14 mph) group might want to gather at 8:30 AM at the "caboose" located in Dunedin on Main Street to meet with us coming from the south.
After breakfast we will ride back as a group to our starting points.
See you'all there.
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 12:29 |
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ESPN Featured Inspiring Story of “Boston Bill” Hansbury Sunday, August 29, 2010 |
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 01:26 |
Amputee cyclist/runner Bill Hansbury, well-known in the Tampa Bay area as "Boston Bill" was the subject of a special ESPN feature story, originally aired Sunday, August 29, 2010.
The 10-minute feature recounts Hansbury’s inspiring story of losing his leg three years ago at the age of 69 and his determination to return to the cycling and running he had loved for so many years. His experience motivated him to start the non-profit Boston Bill Foundation, Inc., which provides artificial limbs to those without insurance coverage or an ability to pay.
Also included in the feature is Jake Bainter, a young boy from Orlando whose family had a chance encounter with Hansbury as they were taking him to have his leg amputated at All Children’s Hospital. That meeting sparked a friendship which was chronicled in People magazine in 2009.
The feature will be available on YouTube, the St. Petersburg Limb & Brace Web site and the Boston Bill Foundation Web site .
Or directly from the ESPN site here.
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 17:23 |
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Pinellas County bicyclists participate in the August 15, 2010, "Independence from Oil and Bicycle Safety Ride" |
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 15:37 |
If I look worried, I am. We stopped just over the top of the hump on Gandy. There was a little dip where you could see cars driving toward us, then disappear in the dip, before reappearing close to us. Jose Menendez was standing in middle of the traffic lanes to take the photo. I was fighting the urge to run out and grab him out of the road.
And see the Chip Haynes article and a video that Channel 10 aired on its 11 o'clock newscast last Saturday.
Kimberly Cooper
Left to right: Brenda Brunelle (red jersey), Lila Methot (ABC blue jersey), Anne Fidanzato (red and white with butterflies), Kimberly Cooper (yellow T-shirt)
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 17:25 |
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New Website Lets Riders Explore Over 7,000 Bike Tours |
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Thursday, 05 August 2010 20:28 |
The biciklo website, www.biciklo.com, lets riders explore over seven thousand cycling tours, offered by over four hundred tour operators, to help find the perfect tour. There are mountain biking tours, road biking tours, family tours and self-guided tours.
The biciklo Annual Guide, available on the website, is jammed with inspiring writing and images. The current edition features rides in Maine, British Columbia's Gulf Islands, South America and California's Mojave Desert, as well as the seven wonders of the cycling world, Top 5 lists and much more.
In addition, any of SPBC members who visit www.biciklo.com and sign up for their online newsletter between August 1 and October 1 will be eligible for an expenses-paid weekend of mountain biking for two at Back Country Excursions in Parsonsfield, Maine.
So - where in the world do you want to ride?
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 17:26 |
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Volunteer Appreciation Party |
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Monday, 02 August 2010 18:04 |
The Club’s Volunteer Appreciation Party was held July 24th, 2010,at Ferg’s Sports Bar And Grill. All members who had volunteered for a club activity over the last year were invited to attend. Approximately forty members enjoyed free wings, burgers and other tasty morsels, washed down with liberal doses of beer and wine, also free.
As the board members have been touting, one of the benefits of volunteerism, besides the warm, fuzzy feeling of "helping out", is the raucous, sometimes rowdy (but mostly not), camaraderie of friendly folks engaging in similar activities.
One of the highlights of the evening was presentation of the award for "Volunteer Of The Year" which went to Andre Dervaes who received a round of "atta-boys" and a handsomely engraved ink pen.
So, are you feeling low because you weren't invited? How will you remedy this situation? Consider volunteering.
The club needs your participation. We currently have openings for
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Education (Safety and Training) Coordinator
- Social Coordinator
Should you be interested in giving a few hours a week of your time, please go to the "Contact" page on this website, contact your club president, Tim Butts or one of the other individuals for more information. The board meets next Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 1001 Cafe after the North Shore Pool rides. We hope to see you there.
See the Slideshow
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Last Updated on Monday, 30 August 2010 17:26 |
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Written by Steve Gronemeyer
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Sunday, 25 July 2010 12:28 |
Thanks to all our members who completed SPBC’s recent survey.
With 15% of our membership responding, the top suggestions included:
- Improve Safety: Far & away the most important issue
- Increase Social activities
- Increase Membership
- Continue to contribute to local charities
Your BOD spent 2 evenings brainstorming ways to achieve those goals.
Your survey comments helped immensely. In the coming months look for new destination, progressive and/or novelty rides; alternate start times for new and inexperienced riders; group and pace-line training rides; and more.
You are the key to making these changes happen. We need members to step-up and volunteer to organize and participate in these events.
- Initially we need 3 key people:
- Volunteer coordinator
- Education (Safety and Training) Coordinator
- Social Coordinator
We recognize that that much of this will take time to develop and have set our goals to cover the next 18 months. Some people are “planners” and others are “doers”. We need both types to be successful. Please consider lending your skills to these efforts and contact me at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Steve Gronemeyer SPBC - VP
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