The next MCC club meeting is this Tuesday night. Join us at New Holland Brewery in downtown Holland at 8:00 p.m. This month we will share our plans for the upcoming Holland Hundred Tour and have a “round-table” discussion about group rides. Many members are unsure regarding dos, don’ts, etiquette, and safe riding practices when participating in group rides. It is our hope that veteran riders will share their experience with members who would like to better understand how to ride safely on a group ride. As we are all aware, getting started riding in pace-lines can be very intimidating. It is our hope that through this type of information sharing we can make people more confident and safer cyclists. So come out this Tuesday night and share your group ride questions and experiences with your fellow club members. See you Tuesday night!
Tom A.
The City of Holland Parks & Rec. Department is putting on a “Kids Tiny Tri” on Saturday June 21. Its a triathlon for 8 thru 14 year old kids. 25 yard swim - 1.5 mile bike - 1/2 mile run.The venue is Smallenburg Park. The Bike starts at the pool, goes around the stadium, north on Fairbanks with a turnatound near 8th ave, then back to the pool.
We need a few good MCC members to volunteer for the event by helping in the transition area, a few marshals on the bike course and turnaround area… etc. Five or six persons MCC members are needed. Bring your bikes.
Volunteers meet at 8:30 AM this Sat. morning. First swimmer starts at 9:00. Should be done by 11:00 or 11:30. Those who would like to volunteer should E-Mail John Nuiver at Holland Cycle & Fitness (jnuiver@juno.com) for specifics.
I know this is real short notice. Any help would be great.
Tom A.
With the recent bout of bad weather, I thought it might be a good time to communicate the club’s policy for when we will cancel any of our weekly rides. It’s pretty simple. If there are any official weather watches or warning issued for Ottawa or Allegan counties an hour before the published ride start times, then consider the ride cancelled for that day. The club will make every attempt to post an official notice on the front page of the website by 5:30pm for the Monday Night Ride (MNR) and by 7:00am for the Sweet Roll ride. Obviously, we don’t want to take any chances when the weather has the potential to turn dangerous. Drop me an e-mail if you have any questions. Safe riding this summer!
Tom A
Just a quick reminder to renew your MCC membership today! Help the club keep up with our efforts to support cycling in the Holland area by sendng in your membership and dues. If you are considering joining the club as a new member, fill out a membership application and send it in. We are always looking for new members to participate in one of our weekly rides and lend their time to our many events that support area cycling. Join the fun! See you on one of the club rides.
Tom Ayres
The club is once again supporting the Lake Macatawa Triathlon this Saturday. We need club members to volunteer to be ride marshals for the event. Its easy and fun to do. Basically, you (and your bike) will be place along the cycling portion of the race route, with the job of making sure race participants are not drafting one another. If you can help, please respond to this post and show up at Dutton Park in Holland this Saturday morning at 7am. Thanks for volunteering.
Tom Ayres