Saturday, June 29, 2013
Check In Time: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Meet: Antrim Park, on the West Side of the tunnel
Ride to: Morgan Farm in Mt. Vernon, Ohio

Enjoy a countryside ride to the Farm!

We invite you to prepare for Pelotonia while you support the bicycling advocacy work of Consider Biking with this ride featuring entertainment and party venue of Morgan Farms. Two Routes of 50 or 75 mile Hill Roller. 

Also promoted by The Cycling Club as a Club event and to promote support for Consider Biking.

Ride Registration: 

REGISTRATION LINK 

Registration/donor categories:

• $500 Morgan’s Best Friend ($475 deductible contribution)
• $250 Consider Biking Champion ($225 deductible contribution)
• $150 Hill Dominator ($125 deductible contribution)
• $100 Hill Roller ($75 deductible contribution)
• $75 Fast Flat ($50 deductible contribution)
• $50 Easy Roller ($25 deductible contribution)

Student: High School, OSU, any college–$25

Online Entry Deadline: Thursday, June 27, at 11:59 pm
(Saturday Morning Onsite Registration Available Also - With Cash or Check).
Make Check out to: Consider Biking (4041 N. High St. #201; Columbus, OH 43214). 

Enjoy a Private Tour of Schnormeier Gardens, just a 1.5 mile ride or drive from the Farm. Explore this Photo Album from 2012 Rider John Rossignol. View Photo Album

Riders are responsible for their own rides home. You can either have someone pick you up and for $10 donation they can enjoy music, food, libations and the garden tour. Riders can also drive up a day or two before the ride and leave a vehicle at the farm—there’s plenty of places to park.  If you want to carpool for the return trip (there is a question on the registration regarding transportation). 

At the Morgan Farm, we’ll have lunch, munchies and libations available throughout the afternoon, and will also have music. We are looking forward to a live performance by Captain Morgan!! Register Today!

START:  Meet at Antrim Park, 5800 Olentangy River Road Columbus, Ohio 43085  (launch spot is by the traffic circle on the West Side of the Underpass) 

END: Morgan Farm in Mt. Vernon, Ohio; (Route and Driving Directions will be provided to registered riders).

REGISTRATION LINK 

The Hill Roller (75 mile) riders will depart from 7:30 to 8:00 am and the 50 mile riders will depart from 8:30 am to 9:00 am.

Both the 50 and 75 mile rides will originate at Antrim Park (where they have plenty of parking) and end at Morgan Farms (where we’ll have plenty of food, music and libations)  The 75 mile riders will have an additional 25 mile loop, which is fairly hilly.  

The routes are very well marked (with white “H/L” and directional arrows)—we’ll also have printed maps for folks at the start.

Riders are responsible for their own rides home.  You can either have someone pick you up and for $10 donation they can enjoy music, food, libations and the garden tour.

Riders can also drive up a day or two before the ride and leave a vehicle at the farm—there’s plenty of places to park.

Tour Route and Driving Directions will be provided to registered riders.

We’ll have lunch, munchies and libations available throughout the afternoon.

Private Tour of Schnormeier Gardens:

We encourage you to bring/drop off some sandals, tennis shoes, etc. for the garden tour (although it’s probably fine to go barefoot, and this may be the best option since we have to ride about 1 ½ miles from the farm to get to the garden). The garden will be opened to us (exclusively) from 2-4 pm. This place is amazing!  Get a preview at www.schnormeiergardens.org.

Here is stunning slide show of Schnormeier Gardens, Photos by rider John Rossignol.

Schnormeier Gardens SlideShow

Thank you Ride Sponsors!

Café Brioso 

Mt. Vernon Barn Company 

The Ohio State University 

Phoenix Classic Cycles 

Ride Registration

REGISTRATION LINK 

A couple things:

• $25 is for support of the ride and all amenities; additional amount is tax-deductible contribution with documentation provided.
• We encourage you to have a car at the farm or arrange a ride.  Non riders are welcome at the event and we suggest a $10 per head donation.
• Yes – a Helmet IS Required.
• All riders must sign a rider waiver form with Emergency Contact at the starting point – Thank you!

Questions?  Post them to the comments below.

Saturday June 22 and 23, 2013

Let the adventure begin! Here is the link to the sign-up for you and your partner:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA4AF22A02-20131

We are looking for Bike Support for the Relay Around Columus (RAC) again this year. This is RAC's second year. Last year the Bicycle Support did a FANTASTIC job. . .and had a good time doing it.

Here is the information for the new and seasoned RAC Bike Patrol Team:

RAC is on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23. RAC is a 13-21 hour overnight endurance relay in and around Columbus, Ohio for teams of 3, or 6, runners, or walkers. Running teams will complete 105 miles & walking teams will finish 70 miles.

The course is 90% on greenway trails and parks. 10% is on roads, or the sidewalks of the roads. The Start is at Hoover Dam in Westerville and the Finish is at Bicentennial Park in downtown Columbus. 

There are 18 relay Legs ranging in length from 4.5 to 8.3 miles. These Legs are separated by Exchange Zones. Maps for each Leg can be seen on the event website. 

Cyclists are needed to ride in pairs, at a comfortable pace, back and forth between Exchange Zones in 4 hour shifts. They will be invaluable in lending aid and support to the event by securing safe passage for the running and walking participants as they move through the course.

Each cyclists will need to provide their own bike, safety gear: helmet, head light, tail light, along with a water bottle, snacks, mobile phone, and a big smile.

All volunteer cyclists will be provided with a reflective vest, a RAC T-shirt, a RAC water bottle, an invitation to the finish celebration, and the appreciation of all the participating athletes!

This is a great warm up ride for those of you who will be joining distance rides.

Let the adventure begin! Here is the link to the sign-up for you and your partner:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4FA4AF22A02-20131

Questions? Feel free to contact me at: psyclers at gmail dot com

Join us! Ride to Support 3 Foot Passing in Ohio (HB 145)

Tuesday May 21, Meet at Paradise Garage (921 N. High) at 12:30 pm and ride as a group to the Ohio Statehouse for the Supporter Testimony in the Taft Room at 1:30 pm. 

RSVP on the Facebook Event  (If you don't use facebook, just show up)!

Learn more about the Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill introduced on May 14, 2013 by the bill's Sponsor,  Representative Mike Henne of Vandalia, in collaboration with the Ohio Bicycle Federation.  

Bill: House Bill 145 OBF Safer Ohio Cycling Bill

When: Tuesday, May 21 at 1:30 pm

Where: Statehouse Room 122 (Taft Room).

Committee: The House Transportation Committee

SOURCE: http://www.ohiobike.org/

RESOURCES:

The Actual Bill as introduced: LINK

Article: 5/15/13

OHIO HOUSE BILL WOULD REQUIRE 3-FOOT CLEARANCE FOR PASSING BICYCLISTS ON THE ROAD

Billboard running in Cincinnati currently: 

Blog Post: http://www.ohiobikelawyer.com/bike-law-101/2013/04/three-foot-billboards-coming-to-cincinnati-for-bike-month/

http://www.considerbiking.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/5-17-2013.pdf

National Bike Challenge on Endomondo
http://www.nationalbikechallenge.org

Local/Ohio: May Challenge: Most Active Minutes

http://www.endomondo.com/challenges/9718817

May 2: Cycling for All Fundraiser

www.considerbiking.org/cycling-for-all-events

May 4: Bike-Ohio Spring Classic, London 100

www.bike-ohio.com

Saturday May 4

Market to Market Bicycle Adventure

http://www.northmarket.com

Saturday May 4

Pinchflat Bicycle Poster Blowout

http://www.wildgoosecreative.com/pinchflat/

Weds May 8: National Bike Walk to School Day

http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

Bike and Pedestrian Counts

Greater Columbus: Wednesday May 8

Westerville: Thursday, May  9 and Saturday, May 11

http://www.considerbiking.org/counts_may2013/

Friday May 10

Ohio Women's Bicycling Summit

Goodale Park Shelter, 10a-4p

http://www.ohiowbs.org

Sat, Sun: May 11-12

TOSRV 52

http://www.tosrv.org

Sunday May 12

Cyclofemme Columbus

Scioto Audubon Park

Meet 4:45 pm by Rock Climbing Wall

http://www.cyclofemme.com

May 13- 17: National Bike to Work Week

http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/pdf/guide_redesign_2013.pdf

Wednesday May 15

Ride of Silence Columbus

Ohio Statehouse, gather at 6:45pm

http://www.considerbiking.org/rideofsilence

May 17: Community Bike Rodeo at Whetstone Rec

http://www.whetstonepark.org/

May 18: Cycling for All Ride and Dine

http://www.considerbiking.org/cycling-for-all-events/

May 18: Year of Yay, Ride 13.5

http://yaybikes.com/events/year-of-yay/

May 18: 3rd Saturdays at Backroom Coffee Roasters  

http://www.backroomcoffeeroasters.com/article/BRCR-Announces-3rd-Saturdays

May 18: Bike-Ohio Spring Classic, Hocking 100

http://bike-ohio.com

May 24: London Full Moon Ride
http://www.fmcpt.com/09-StrawberryFestival/2013-FullMoonRide.html

May 30: Westerville Party at the Creek, 6-8p
http://www.westerville.org/

Friday, May 31

Miami Valley Cycling Summit, Springfield, OH

http://www.metroparks.org/MVCyclingSummit/

More Bike Month in JUNE!

June 1: Benefit for Genoa Township Park Improvement Fund.
http://genoatwp.com/default.aspx

June 1: Tour de H2O at Battelle-Darby
http://www.tourdeh2o.org/Pages/default.aspx

June 1: Change Gears – Ride a Bike, Licking County
http://www.phplc.org/

June 1: Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour, Waldo 
http://www.hot-tamale.org/

June 2: Tour of Franklinton Race
https://www.facebook.com/events/108416806009035/

June 4: OBF Bicycle Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse
https://www.facebook.com/events/148881838606726/

June 15: 4th Annual WNBR – Columbus LINK

June 29: Morgan Farm Ride

http://www.considerbiking.org/morgan/

RESOURCES:

Dublin has some good info on their website.

http://dublinohiousa.gov/bicycling-in-dublin/

Including how to navigate a roundabout

http://dublinohiousa.gov/bicycling-in-dublin/bicycle-and-pedestrian-navigation-of-a-roundabout/

5/1/13:  Update from your Ohio Bicycle Federation:

Our Ohio Bicycle Federation Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill was introduced in the Ohio House as House Bill 145 on April 30. Our bill includes a requirement that motorists pass us leaving at least three feet of clearance and a clarification of the law regarding our right to proceed at nonworking traffic signals after stopping and yielding. You can help by asking your state representative to contact Rep. Mike Henne to volunteer to co-sponsor our bill. Also, please go to http://bit.ly/OBF-3Foot and sign our petition to support our bill. We have over 1,000 electronic supporters so far, and would like to go over the 2,000 mark before we testify for our bill at committee hearings.

4/24/13:  Update from your Ohio Bicycle Federation:

3-Foot Update from Ohio Bicycle Federation:

Our OBF-sponsored 3-foot passing clearance language was left out of the Ohio Budget Bill, so we are returning to our original plan. Please ask your Ohio state representative to co-sponsor our OBF Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill! Our Primary Sponsor Rep. Mike Henne (R-Vandalia) plans to introduce our bill next week, and has set a deadline of this Friday for co-sponsors to contact him. Our bill includes the 3-foot passing clearance requirement which is now law in 21 other states. See our bill at www.ohiobike.org! Thanks!

4/12/13:  Update from your Ohio Bicycle Federation:

Ohio House leadership decided today that our OBF Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill language will become part of the Ohio Budget Bill.  This is good news for our 3-foot Passing Clearance Campaign, as the Budget Bill must be passed to keep the Ohio government in operation. 

Our co-sponsor search effort is no longer needed.  Thank you for contacting your state representative.  For the latest developments, go to www.ohiobike.org.

Please ask your state representative to co-sponsor the Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill!

4/6/13: Request from your Ohio Bicycle Federation:

Primary Sponsor Rep. Mike Henna plans to introduce our OBF Bill into the Ohio House on Wednesday, April 10. This bill requires that motorists leave 3 feet of clearance when passing us and clarifies our right to proceed after stopping and yielding at non functioning traffic signals. Rep. Henna sent a memo Friday to all House Members asking their support of our OBF bill as co-sponsors.

This is an excellent time to catch your state representative at home in his district, as most state representatives will not return to Columbus until the House reconvenes on Wednesday, April 10.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION from OBF: 

Overview: OBF_Proposals2013

Change.org survey: http://www.change.org/organizations/ohio_bicycle_federation

OBF bill: LSC Draft of OBF bill to be sponsored by Rep. Henne

Memo to Ohio House seeking co-sponsors: Memo to House Colleague

The request:  Please ask your state representative to co-sponsor the Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill!

Identify your district and Ohio House Representative Here: http://www.ohiohouse.gov/members/district-map

SAMPLE TEXT:

Dear Representative _____,

I am (name) and I (.. describe your connection to bicycling…represent ___/am affiliated with__/volunteer with___ ) in your district.

I am contacting you to inquire of your interest in becoming a co-sponsor of the Safer Ohio Bicycling Bill which will be introduced by Rep. Mike Henna and Representative Connie Pillich when the house reconvenes on April 10

Below is the text of the memo from Rep Henna inviting you to co-sponsor the bill:

To: All House Members

From: Representative Michael E. Henne and Representative Connie Pillich

Date: April 5, 2013

Re: Co-Sponsor Request: Expanding Bicycle Safety Laws

In the near future, Representative Pillich and I will be introducing legislation which will expand the measures that the State of Ohio is currently taking to ensure bicycle safety.

This bill will focus on ensuring the safety and security of non-motorized users on a transportation system within state lines. Beyond going green, individuals choose to cycle for various reasons. Introducing a law that will determine the adequate amount of space between a motorized vehicle and bicycle will reduce threat to a cyclist.

This bill will put into law that when a motor vehicle passes a bicycle the safe passing distance to the left is three feet and to alter the protocol for proceeding into an intersection that has malfunctioning traffic lights. As bicycles are prevailing more throughout society it is crucial that legislation is proposed to keep up with those demands.

If you wish to co-sponsor this legislation or have any questions, please contact Mikayla Pollitt at 614-644-8051 or at Mikayla.Pollitt@ohiohouse.gov. The deadline for co-sponsoring this legislation is Friday, April 12, 2013 at Noon.

Thank you for your consideration.

Thank you to our Ohio Bicycle Federation for launching this important initiative.

- Consider Biking

This Beautiful Billboard will be Posted during Bike Month in Cincinnati, where they have a 3 Foot Law already.  Good work Queen City Bike and All!

This week is officially National Bike to Work Week. However, we'd like to encourage you to think of it as National Bike to Anywhere Week. Half of all trips Americans make are three miles or less—an easy biking distance. Imagine the good that would come if more people in your community tried biking for some of these short trips. Wouldn't it be nice?

We have an easy way for you to tell your community why bikes are a great way to go. Use this simple tool to send a pro-bike letter to your local newspaper that encourages and inspires your neighbors to give biking a try, or at least support bicycling if they don't ride themselves. You can even add a personal story about how bicycling has changed your life.

We're hoping to get a pro-bike letter published in each of the 50 states. If your letter makes it into print, be sure to let us know! Click here to send your letter today. 

http://www.peopleforbikes.org/blog/entry/send_a_pro-bike_letter_to_your_local_newspaper

10th Annual scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm
(Riders should begin gathering at 6:45 pm)
Ohio Statehouse (State Street side)
Downtown Columbus, OH

Program:

• Remarks by Brian Hagerty, PE, President of Consider Biking
• Ride of Silence Poem, Read by Jody Dzuranin, Consider Biking Staff 
• Bagpipes by Scott Caputo
• Route: Ride in Silence to the North, East on Arcadia and back to downtown on Summit  ROUTE LINK

Purpose

• Remember and mourn those killed by motorists,
• Raise awareness that our community has, and supports, a large population of cyclists,
• Show the public that cyclists are not going to stop riding on the roads,
• Point out that we ask for respect from motorists,
• Remind motorists that we wish only to SHARE the roads.

• Black armband – know, and mourn, a cyclist fatality with an auto,
• Red armband – for those that have been injured by a motorist.

Sunday May 12, 2013; 4:45 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park
(by the Rock Wall)
400 W Whittier St
Columbus, OH 43215 

LINK TO MAP: Cyclofemme_Columbus_Map (pdf)

Meet at Scioto Audubon Metro Park by the Climbing Wall at 4:45pm. 12 mile Roundtrip Route is North on Scioto/Olentangy Greenway Trail to W Woodruff Ave and South on High St (West on Whittier back to park)

This is a celebration of women's empowerment via the bicycle. This local celebration of the international event is open to all genders and all ages (youth under 16 should be with an adult). 

Post Ride Gathering: 2 options: Plank's Bier Garten, 888 S High St Columbus, OH 43206 or Club Diversity – we'll check in at the end of the ride to decide. 

About the World Wide Event: TO HONOR THE PAST and the emancipation of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, for the freedom to choose and the chance to wear pants. TO CELEBRATE THE PRESENT and the riders who keep it rolling, bringing women's racing to the forefront, pushing the limits, breaking down barriers and sharing the love of the bike with everyone along the way. TO EMPOWER THE FUTURE of women in cycling and the opportunity for positive social change. Teach women to ride and they will change the world. 

http://cyclofemme.com/