Arkansas Bicycle Club News Archives 
Bicycle bill signed into law 3/29/07 Posted Friday, March 30, 2007 by Jim Britt
HB2511 (bicycle safe passing distance bill) was signed into law by Governor Beebe. It is now Act 681 of 2007. Thank you for your support in posting information about it on your website.
Chaney Taylor
Batesville
NLR - Argenta Main Street Bike Racks... Posted Thursday, March 29, 2007 by Sprokets
Quoting From the NLR "The Times"
"First of Main Street Bike racks are here
Main Street Argenta Director Michael Drake said Sunday that the two of eight new bike racks have been delivered and will be installed at the corners of Main & Fourth streets and Main and Broadway by the end of the month.
The rack design incorporates the latest in anti-theft methods including the potential for wheel removal by would-be thieves. Drake said the installation will be accomplished to minimize pedestrian use of the sidewalks at the locations. The plan is to eventually have a rack located at each corner of the block from Washington Ave to Eight Steet along Main Street."
Sounds like a sweet deal for river trail riders stopping in to eat at Cornerstone Deli and restaurants all along the newly developing downtown NLR area!
Joe Martin Stage Race ROCKS.... Posted Tuesday, March 27, 2007 by Sprokets
The Joe Martin Stage Race....what a blast! Race it! Volunteer and maybe get to meet the Pro's! Take a picnic and spectate! For the ABC singles - who knows...you might meet your next wife or husband there! This event is one of the premier stage road races in Arkansas! Check out the site....
Several ABC members have volunteered at past races in various capacities and reported incredible experiences!
Aw yeah...check out the volunteer status..."Each volunteer will receive a T-shirt and a fully-catered "THANK-YOU" party with prizes a few weeks after the race!"
Check out the sponsors! You know the Shwag will flow! I'm so excited I had to put on some Feat, with Arkansas's own Fred Tackett leading off the Flash intro. Aw yeah now...where is Chip, Cindy, Steve S, and Wesley C?
Bicycle Clearance bills passes Senate Comm. Posted Sunday, March 25, 2007 by Jim Britt
HB2511 (bicycle safe passing distance bill) passed out of Senate committee last week and is scheduled for a vote on the Senate floor sometime this week, possibly Monday. It appears to have little or no opposition, but please have all friends of cycling all over Arkansas contact their respective Senator(s) to ask them to support this bill. It will give greater protection to cyclists sharing the road with motor vehicles. Look for your State Senator at Click here
Chaney Taylor, Batesville
Tour de Rock, June 9th, training schedule Posted Saturday, March 24, 2007 by Jim Britt
This training schedule was submitted by Dr. Rob Lambert for training for the CARTI Tour de Rock, June 9th, 50 mile ride. Come out to train or help. Some of us will be going by during our standing Sunday 1:00 PM ride.
The pace will work up to 12-18 mph. Meet at the parking area for soccer fields 5-9 at the Burns Park Soccer Complex, Sundays, 2:00 PM, except as noted for Easter weekend.
Date 2007/ Sunday Ride miles/ Ride Leaders
March 25/ 10 / Steve Bentley/Mark Bentley/Daron Harris
April 1/ 15 / Frank Martin/ Rick Del Donno
Saturday April 7/ 20 / Jim Britt
April 15,/ 25 / Dr. Lambert/ Frank Martin/ Steve Bentley/ Mike Seymore
April 22/ 25 / Mike Seymore/ Steve Bentley/ Mark Bentley/ Daron Harris
April 29/ 30 / Mike Seymore/ Daron Harris
May 6/ 35 / Charlie Hight
May 13**/ 35 / Frank Martin/ Greg Jones/ Steve Bentley
May 20/ 40 / Frank Martin/ David Holsted/ Daron Harris
May 27/ 45 / Daron Harris/ Charlie Hight
June 3/ 45 / Yale Funk
June 9 - TdeRock/ 50 / TOUR de ROCK
June 17/ 30 / final post training ride
*Easter Sunday is April 8
**Mother's Day
* During the week, try to ride at least 3 days. Consistency and form are the goals on these shorter rides. Endurance training comes on the weekend. More training information and registration at CARTI
BDB Sept 29th Ride... Posted Saturday, March 17, 2007 by Sprokets
Dropped by the BDB Website to check out wuzz up with the 2007 BDB ride this year....and based on the website, this year's ride will have a rider cut-off. The cut-off will be 2000 riders which means if your interested in riding the bridge ride this year, you probably want to get your registration in and beat the rush. The ride is scheduled for Sept 29th which is the perfect time of year for riding. Spaghetti Dinner is 9/28.
Check it out.... http://www.bigdambridge.com/
ABC now an affiliate with Road ID Posted Friday, March 16, 2007 by Ian Hope
We are now an affiliate with a great company- Road ID! They produce a great safety product that every cyclist and runner should own; ID's for the athletes. Check them out by hitting the link in the right hand panel on this page or go to our Sponsors and Affiliates Page. If you link to them through our site, the club gets a 10% commission when you buy something. We win because we get money for the club and you win because you get a fantastic product.
Bicycle Clearance bills passes House! Posted Thursday, March 15, 2007 by Jim Britt
This just in....HB2511 (3ft bicycle clearance bill) passed the House today by a vote of 95-0. The bill now goes to the Senate Transportation Committee. Please have all friends of cycling contact their respective Sentators and ask them to support the bill.
Chaney Taylor
Underground Railroad Route Posted Wednesday, March 14, 2007 by Sprokets
Kewl info....
The Adventure Cycling Association has posted the route maps (for sale) of the Underground Railroad route....
"The history of this remarkable period comes alive as you pedal along the corridor that traces the Underground Railroad route from the Deep South to Canada. This bicycle route memorializes the Underground Railroad, a network of clandestine routes by which African freedom seekers attempted to escape for many years before and during the Civil War.
You can discover America’s legendary route to freedom from the best vantage point possible—your bicycle seat. Maps for the southern section of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route are available now in our online store. Maps for the northern section of the route will be available in Winter 2006-7, and organized cycling tours will be offered in Spring and Summer of 2007."
The organization will also be conducting guided trips this Spring and Summer.
Safe Passing Bill to go before the committee tomorrow Posted Tuesday, March 13, 2007 by Ian Hope
This just in from our friends at BACA:
Arkansas State House Bill 2511 (establishing a requirement of motorists giving
at least 3 feet of clearance when overtaking a bicycle) will be presented in
the House Public Transportation Committee tomorrow morning, March 13, 2007, at
10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the committee may permit,
in Room 428 of the Arkansas State Capitol. Please spread the word and get as
many friends and cyclists as possible to either contact their legislator(s) or
appear personally to support the bill. Thank you. Sorry for the short
notice.”
The 3 feet safe passage legislation has been adopted in many states. Its
adoption in Arkansas will help protect not only bicyclists but motorists as
well. It will also enhance the efforts of cities in Arkansas to achieve the
coveted Bicycle Friendly Community designation from the League of American
Bicyclists.
If possible, please come to Room 428 at the Capitol tomorrow to show your
support for HB 2511. Also, please take a few minutes to contact the House
Members who are on the Public Transportation Committee. The names of the
Transportation Committee members & a link to their e-mail addresses is found
at:
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/scripts/ablr/committees/ARcommittee3afm.asp?ccode=840
We recognize that the late hour at which BACA received this notice & is forwarding it to you leaves little time to act. However, thanks very much for whatever you can do to help get this important bicycle safety measure enacted.
The complete text of the bill may be viewed by going to:
Arkleg,
then clicking on “Bills and Resolutions” on the left side of the screen,then clicking on “Full Text of a Bill” on the drop down menu, & then entering HB2511 in the box “2. Enter Bill Number ______ View Bill.”
March ABC Meeting Posted Saturday, March 10, 2007 by Jim Britt
We thank Erik and Chainwheel for his discussion on bicycle lights and the free lights. Items mentioned:
CARTI Training rides for the Tour de Rock on June 9th will be every Sunday, 2:00 PM, from the Burns Park Soccer Complex beginning March 18th. On Easter weekend, the ride will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 7th, instead. The rides will be from 20 up to about 40 miles. Leaders have been assigned, but come out and help encourage new riders for ABC.
New member ride is from Scott, March 17th, by Tim Vahsholtz. Come help by riding with either a faster or slower group.
A new brochure has been printed and will be available at the local bicycle shops.
We are still looking for more members for the AR Bicycle Club team for the Tour de Cure March 31st. Sign up at ABC Tour de Cure
Safely Passing Bicycles Bill Filed.... Posted Monday, March 5, 2007 by Sprokets
Among the many legislative items sneaking past the deadline today, here's a very nice proposal to establish a safe passing limit for motor vehicles passing cyclists... very similar to the Oklahoma law:
http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/ftproot/bills/2007/public/HB2511.pdf
Something for the Club and BACA to get behind!!
Thanks Tom!
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Minutes from the March BACA Meeting...lots of news in the cycling community!
Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi Posted Saturday, March 3, 2007 by Sprokets
Aw yeah...now here's a recipe for us cycling cheese lovers straight from the La Gazzetta dello CycleItalia....
A perfect way to use up bits of cheese left over from a tasting session, or make it a dish. Eight Ounces of cheese in total can be used (make one a grating cheese like Parmigiano-Reggiano or Grana Padano) for a pound or a bit more of dried pasta. (Gemelli, penne, fettuccine or farfalle all will work nicely).
All you need beyond that is a half-cup of cream, salt and freshly ground pepper. This recipe easily serves 6 or more-this is a RICH dish!
Combine cheeses (except grating cheese) and cream in saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir gently until cheeses are melted. Boil water in pasta pot, cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Dump the pasta water (save a half cup in case your sauce needs thickening) return the cooked pasta to the warm pot and add the cheese mixture. Stir well, and transfer to warm serving platter or dishes, top with grated cheese and serve immediately.
Buon appetito!