BICYCLING
A Message from the Bicycling Chair
Is it really winter already? It seems like I was just riding in shorts and a jersey; by the time you get this, we’ll all be wearing jackets, booties and balaclavas. At least those of us crazy to ride year round. If you are riding outside, slow down, keep warm and look out for ice. If you’re riding indoors, do whatever you can to keep from going crazy! Thanks to everyone who stepped to lead a ride this year. We’re starting to see a few new faces leading – if they can do it, so can you. The listing of rides is only as strong as the number of members who step up to lead. So please consider leading a ride this year. If you have any questions or concerns about leading, contact me. A special thanks to Bill Cline for organizing and leading the 7th annual Pretenders Tour this past November – this 5 day event over Thanksgiving weekend is always a highlight of the end of the year!
Finally, thanks to everyone who rode in this year’s MS 150 City to Shore Bike Tour. Overall, almost 8,000 riders participated and as of this writing have raised just under $5.0 million. That’s pretty impressive in these trying economic times. Team OCSJ teamed up with RE/MAX Connection this year and raised over $27,500 – good enough for 14th place among Corporation-based teams. Great job everyone!!
Thanks again and happy cycling!
Tony Marchionne
tonymarch@iwon.com
609-828-0268