Bluegrass Cycling Club

OUTSPOKEN Newsletter

November 2011 Edition

BCC Education Committee Presents

A Fall Interactive Workshop – Sunday, November 20^th!!!

Please come out and take part in our Fall Interactive Workshop at the North Lexington YMCA on Sunday November 20^th at 1:30pm. The workshop will be lead by Education Committee Chair and USA Cycling Coach Keith Batchelor with presentations by other members of the committee as well. The workshop will run between 3-4 hours maximum.

During the workshop, we will explore all phases of cycling, but with an emphasis on the benefits of keeping active with a positive ‘mindset’ over the winter and developing the thought processes for goals and objectives for 2012. Well be looking at all the different way you can train and keep fit during the winter months ahead, including Pam Thomas giving us information about indoor cycling classes and computrainer sessions.

There is no charge for this workshop. Please visit the BCC Facebook page and click on ‘attending’ or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it direct; places will be limited (as always)!

Upcoming Board Elections and Member Vote on Revised Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws Amendments

Nominations Now Open!!!

Elections will be held this fall for 4 new BCC board members to be elected for 3 year terms, and one member to be elected to fill out the one year term of a member who resigned. Any club member in good standing is eligible to run for the board. You may nominate yourself, or nominate another club member. If you are nominating someone else, please make sure they are willing to serve if elected before submitting the nomination. To nominate yourself or someone else, submit the name, cell phone number, alternative number, e-mail address and term (one year or three year) for the nominee to Dave Overton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The election and nomination timeline is as follows:

• Nominations will open on October 15, 2011 and will close November 30, 2011.
• All nominees will be contacted by a member of the nominating committee to confirm willingness to serve, and to request biographical information and a digital photograph to post on the website.
• The names, digital photographs (if provided) and biographies of all members running and the term they are running for (3 year or one year) will be posted on the BCC website in reverse alphabetical order beginning December 1, 2011.
• Members will have one week after biographies are posted to raise questions or concerns about the nomination process.
• Once voting is opened, no new nominations will be accepted.
• On-line voting will begin December 15, 2011 and will close January 10, 2012. Members who would rather not vote on line will have an opportunity to vote at the annual banquet (members can come vote even if they are not attending the banquet)
• Preliminary election results will be announced at the banquet on January 14, 2012 and new board members will begin their terms upon the completion of the one week comment period, or upon the resolution of any issues or concerns raised during the comment period.

This fall, members will also be asked to vote on revisions to both our Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws. Members will be able to access and review the documents on the BCC website beginning December 1, 2011.

And the winners are.....

The Bike for Biker raffle was held on Saturday, November 5 as part of the Broke Spoke one year birthday celebration. Martha Donaldson was the lucky winner of the his and hers vintage Robin Hood bikes restored by Folkbike ReCyclery, and Jill Howe won the vintage Western Flyer bike restored by Broke Spoke ... Congratulations to Marty and Jill and thanks to all who supported this great cause by buying or selling raffle tickets. You can see a photo of Marty with her new bikes on the BCC facebook page! The net amount raised by the BCC to support Broke Spoke and Folk Bike ReCyclery from the Bike for Bikes ride and the raffle was $3,000, netting $1,500 for each shop ... and speaking of the shops, both will be moving within the next 6-8 months!!! See below for a message from Tim Buckingham about Broke Spoke and their move!

BCC Fleece Jackets and Zip Pullovers Available!!

Embroidered logo fleece pullovers and jacket are available as our fall merchandise item.  We have a limited number of heavy blue and lighter grey unisex fleeces available.  Special orders are available for different colors, women's specific fit, and vests.  Prices run from $32 to $48 depending on your choices.  For details catch Bill Cole at a ride or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Watch for details on the website-- final order deadline is December 1, 2011.

Update from our Education Chair, Keith Batchelor

Inaugural BCC Traffic Skills 101 Class Held!

Eleven members of the BCC were the first group of folks to experience the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Traffic Skills (TS-101) class the weekend of November 4-5 here in Lexington. Instructors for the class were our own Education Committee members and new League Certified Instructors Peggy Littrell, Pam Thomas and Dave Overton. The class involved a mixture of a classroom instruction and practical road skill practice sessions. After the classroom and practice drills were done, students were split into three groups and got to go “play in the downtown traffic” of Lexington on a bright Saturday autumn afternoon. I’m pleased to report that everyone survived and passed the course!

TS-101 is a very well rounded course and suitable for all proficiency levels, lead by three very talented and engaging instructors. I would strongly suggest that anyone interested in taking a fresh look at their traffic skills and road knowledge could learn a lot from this course. I know I did. We will be holding more TS-101 classed in 2012; be on the lookout for details in the spring.

We are also working on bringing a LCI (League Cycling Instructor) workshop to the area in the spring. To be LCI certified you must first undergo the TS-101 Traffic Skills course.

Broke Spoke Community Bike Shop is expanding!

Submitted by Tim Buckingham, Broke Spoke

In order to better meet the mission, Broke Spoke is moving down Sixth Street to The Bread Box. We will be one of the first tenants in this exciting mixed use development which will house the West Sixth Brewery, Cricket Press, and other artists.

Opening the doors just a year ago, Broke Spoke has quickly expanded due to a dedicated base of volunteers and members. We now have six work stations with complete sets of tools. These stations allow us to provide better access to better bikes. They also allow us to teach the classes that empower individuals to perform their own bike maintenance.

We will transition from roughly 500 square feet to 2,500. This growth will allow us to store more donated bikes, streamline our recycling operation and provide a more comfortable environment for the people who use the shop to meet their basic transportation needs.

The shop will be next to the proposed Legacy Trail Extension. This will allow us to help support the trail and continue to build the local bike economy in Lexington.

We would like to publicly thank Lester Miller and Al’s bar for urging us to make the idea of a community bike shop a reality in Lexington.

Special thanks to the Bluegrass Cycling Club for their continued support and to Pam Thomas for her countless hours donated to help Broke Spoke finalize the 501 (C) 3 process.

Broke Spoke will be renovating the new space during the winter gearing towards a February grand opening. All volunteers who are interested in painting, electrical installation, carpentry, and much more, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Broke Spoke is currently located at 607 N. Limestone. The Bread Box is located at 501 W. Sixth Street. Our current hours are Tuesday 8PM-11, Thursday 6-9 and Sunday 1-5. Visit www.thebrokespoke.org and Facebook.com/brokespoke for more information.

Update and Winter Training Opportunities at Swim Bike Run of Kentucky

Submitted by Sam Dick

Orange Leaf joins The Winter Race Series,

SBR of KY Doubles it's Bike Storage Space, and Ladies Night Rides are Back!

RIDE INDOORS ON COMPUTRAINERS

The state's only 8 rider, indoor cycling studio using CompuTrainer is open 7-days a week at Swim Bike Run of Kentucky. Our rides include early mornings, Monday-Thursday at 5:45am, plus on Monday and Wednesday early mornings,  Pro Triathlete Tony White is your host.   Coach Eric Atnip is leading Power Classes on Tuesday's and Thursday afternoons at 3:30, and Saturdays at 12:30. You ride your bike, and see your mileage, place, speed, watts, calories, and distance on a large plasma screen with a group of riders who keep you motivated. We've also added a single CompuTrainer for riders wanting to go longer for 2-3 hours. Ride real bike courses from around-the-world.

LADIES NIGHT RIDES

Back by popular demand, Noelle Dick leads the Ladies Night Rides at 7:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays plus Saturdays on 2:30. Join the ladies for fun movies, and some wine & snacks after the ride!

WINTER RACE SERIES STARTS DECEMBER 1ST

We pick one bike course to race each month, and everyone entered in the Winter Race Series rides that course for their best time. Members and walk-ins ride as many times as you want to get your best time for the month.

Overall winners, and age-group winners receive gift certificates and Orange Leaf certificates for delicious treats. A one-time entry fee includes a race shirt.

For details on all our CompuTrainer rides and bike services & sales, and to sign up, go to www.swimbikerunky.com, or call (859) 455-3384. We're at 320 North Ashland Avenue in Lexington.

Sam Dick/Owner

Swim Bike Run of Kentucky

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Newsletter Publication and Board Meeting Information

Newsletter Publication - The newsletter will be published around the fifteenth of each month.

Any club member with items to include in the newsletter should send the information to the newsletter editor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at least 3 days before the estimated publication date.

Board Minutes Board minutes are posted on the website after they are approved by the board at the next meeting. Any member who would like a copy of the draft minutes of a board meeting before they are approved and posted can contact Pam Thomas, board Secretary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Next Board Meeting –The next BCC board meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on December 14, 2011 at Peggy Littrell’s house. The board will be discussing and approving the budget for 2012. Any member with an agenda item should contact Peggy with information about the agenda item. All board meetings are open to all members!