Bikeboard September 2010

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August Meeting Minutes
by Elizabeth Shogren 11 Sep '10

11 Sep '10

Attached, please find the August Bicycle Board minutes.

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Vote on billboard
by Frank Gmeindl 10 Sep '10

10 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, Attached are two versions of our first billboard image. Please reply 1 or 2 for the image that you think we should use. Voting closes midnight tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/7. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Second Sunday
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 08 Sep '10

08 Sep '10

Second Sunday is an event I learned about when I attended a 2010 Memorial Day event in Lexington, KY where more than 2,500 bicyclists of all ages participated: http://tomeblen.bloginky.com/2010/05/31/cyclists-of-all-ages-take-to-street… Lexington has a Second Sunday event every month: http://www.2ndsundayky.com/2nd-sunday-lexington.htm More about 2s: http://www.2ndsundayky.com/about-2s.htm This state endorsed program just started in 2009, and is already reaping amazing benefits. -Jonathan

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CCC in DA or MJ
by Jonathan Rosenbaum 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

I am just curious why I never observe Confident City Cycling ads in the Daily Athenaeum or the Mountaineer Jeffersonian? I can't help to think that there would be a much higher return rate from an ad targeting WVU students, plus anyone who knows anything about successful advertising would realize that just by adding the word FREE in the ad copy we would see a greatly enhanced response rate from this target group. -Jonathan

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Fwd: Baby Simon
by Frank Gmeindl 04 Sep '10

04 Sep '10

I guess Derek's absence at Thursday's Bicycle Board meeting can be considered excused. Congratulations Derek and Angie! Frank Begin forwarded message: > From: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > Date: September 3, 2010 9:46:18 PM EDT > To: "Grandma" <ida(a)springston.com>, "Dave Springston" <david(a)springston.com>, "Marith Adams" <bowiekitten(a)yahoo.com>, "Andy Shay" <the_crawdad(a)hotmail.com>, "Anne Miller" <amiller(a)bankandoffice.com>, "Arash & Bejat Kasaaian" <ArashKas(a)cs.com>, "Chris Adams" <CAdams1(a)wans.net>, "Ed and Diane Grych" <edigrych(a)frontiernet.net>, "Eddie Maier" <morkthedork(a)hotmail.com>, "Eli Jackson" <eli.jackson(a)gimail.af.mil>, "Eric Henrickson" <moxiemeister(a)hotmail.com>, "Erin Morrow" <erin.morrow(a)gmail.com>, "Sima and Eyob Hailemichael" <simsyobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Tara Miller" <tmiller(a)ctleng.com>, "Francis Rengers" <francis.rengers(a)gmail.com>, "Frank Gmeindl" <frank.gmeindl(a)comcast.net>, "Bobby Sparks" <sprky_dog(a)hotmail.com>, "Gen Larimer" <Snowmeow7(a)yahoo.com>, "Gerald Murry" <gerald_murry(a)yahoo.com>, "Greg Shaw" <goodspirit(a)yahoo.com>, "Irshat Madyarov" <irshat(a)yahoo.com>, "Isidor Domguia-o" <isidor1(a)marshall.edu>, "Jb Seay" <jbseay(a)yahoo.com>, "Jamal Derakhshan" <derakhshanjj(a)hotmail.com>, "Jason Lowther" <trulyfooling1(a)yahoo.com>, "Jason Springston" <jspringsx(a)hotmail.com>, "Jeff Christianson" <jrc187(a)yahoo.com>, "Jennifer Adamson" <jadamson(a)hsc.wvu.edu>, "Jimmy Mali" <jmali19(a)hotmail.com>, "Joe Urbati" <jurbati(a)yahoo.com>, "Joey Angies friend" <shadowsorcerer(a)hotmail.com>, "John Souther" <possumdee(a)gmail.com>, "John Whittier" <jnwhit(a)comcast.net>, "Brian Long" <carguybrian(a)gmail.com>, "Jon Napier" <nape26(a)gmail.com>, "Josh Berlin" <josh_berlin(a)yahoo.com>, "Ken Casto" <coolmanray(a)hotmail.com>, "Laura Steck" <arualenna(a)yahoo.com>, "Linda Fritz" <lfritz(a)access.k12.wv.us>, "Machija Harriman" <machijarx7(a)yahoo.com>, "Marith Adams" <bowiekitten(a)yahoo.com>, "Mark Lewis" <lewis115(a)marshall.edu>, "Mike Robinson" <m.a.j.d.robinson(a)hotmail.com>, "Moira Shaw" <parvanih(a)yahoo.com>, "Nancy Ieradi" <nieradi(a)wvu.edu>, "Nathan Harris" <nathan_r_harris(a)yahoo.com>, "Nuraniyeh Krasko" <myladywizard(a)yahoo.com>, "Dennis Pierson" <rstaconstructionllc(a)hotmail.com>, "Paul Ernisse" <paulwvu(a)yahoo.com>, "Roy Martin" <royworth(a)gmail.com>, "Sandy Miller" <smiller19(a)verizon.net>, "Sasant Nuthakki" <n_bobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Sharron Hendrick" <sharronhendrick(a)hotmail.com>, "Shirley and Jim Martin" <jim4martin(a)hotmail.com>, "Sima and Eyob Hailemichael" <simsyobby(a)hotmail.com>, "Simon Kelly" <ddiggitydank(a)yahoo.com>, "Tara Miller" <trmiller91(a)yahoo.com>, "Tim Hicks" <timothy.c.hicks(a)gmail.com>, "Tracy Rush" <trushour(a)yahoo.com>, "Trina Griffith" <trina.griffith(a)gmail.com>, "Zach Fowler" <zfowler(a)mix.wvu.edu> > Subject: Baby Simon > Reply-To: guitardeek(a)hotmail.com > > Hey guys, > Simon Burke Springston was born on Wednesday, Sept. 1st at 5:33pm. He weighed 6 lbs and 15 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Angie is doing well. We'll likely leave the hospital Saturday, Sept. 4th. I've attached a few pictures for you. Enjoy! > Derek > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular

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Traffic skills for Experienced Cyclists Sat. Oct. 2
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, On Saturday, October 2, 9 am - 2 pm, we will conduct a special traffic skills class for EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS. Please reply to this message if you want to get respect from motorists, lose your fear of riding in traffic and avoid crashes! You will learn: Essential Handling Skills: steering in a straight line and scanning & signaling. Bicycling in Traffic: principles of traffic law; lane positioning and getting motorists to yield to you. Avoiding Crashes: why crashes happen; crash prevention and crash avoidance maneuvers. You must already know: Bicycle Form, Fit and Function: the parts of a bicycle; bike selection; sizing; adjusting your bicycle fit and the pre-ride safety check. Basic Maintenance: tools for the road; tire repair; adjusting brakes and adjusting derailleurs. Clothing and Equipment: helmets, clothing, accessories and required equipment. Efficiency, Power, Endurance: cadence and smooth shifting; nutrition & hydration and training routines. Riding with Groups and on the Trail: group etiquette and trail etiquette. These topics are covered in the 1-hour Monday night and full-weekend courses (see BikeMorgantown.com for schedule). Being an EXPERIENCED CYCLIST means you already know these. Tests: There will be a practical road test at the end and an optional written test. If you pass both, you will get a certificate from the League of American Bicyclists. The written test covers all the topics above. You can get all the theory and take the written test on-line at bikeed.org . If you pass the tests there and bring your results to class, they will count for the written test. Cost: The cost is $20. If you have a WVU ID and pass both the tests, your fee will be reimbursed. Location: Meet at the Prete Bldg. (University Services Center) 3040 University Avenue Room 3302 at 9 am sharp. Bring your bike, helmet and clothing appropriate for the weather. What you need to bring: Please bring: bicycle, helmet, cycling clothes appropriate for the prevailing weather, clothing comfortable for sitting in a classroom and notebook and pen or pencil. Frank D. Gmeindl Chairman, Morgantown Municipal Bicycle Board LCI #1703 304-376-0446 Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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Bike Parking press release
by Frank Gmeindl 02 Sep '10

02 Sep '10

Bicycle Board Members, An article entitled, "Morgantown ads sidewalk bike parking" appeared in today's Dominion Post that is so different from the press release that I sent them that I'm compelled to send you that which I sent them. Please see attached. Frank Gmeindl Cyclists fare best when they act and are treated as drivers of vehicles

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