Arkansas Bicycle Club News Archives 
Prediction Ride Posted Saturday, June 20, 2009 by Jim Britt
John Red won the Prediction Ride with a time of 2:19:30 just 30 seconds from his prediction. The fastest rider was Dick Cranford at 2:10. We had about 20 riders. It was hot. Thanks to Debbie for putting out ice water for us at Little Italy and Judy McDowall and Jenny Rainwater for the timing and picnic area setup.
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June Picnic / meeting Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2009 by Jim Britt
We had a great picnic with about 30 Bike and Build Riders for Habitat for Humanity coming through on their way to California. Thanks to Denise Cole for bringing the main course and everyone for the great desserts, salads, etc. Saturday, June 20 is the Prediction Ride at Pinnacle Mt. State Park picnic area at 8:30 AM. The next meeting will be at El Chico on Breckinridge at Rodney Parham in Little Rock.
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Bike with a Ranger, Sat. 6/13/09, 2:30 PM Posted Thursday, June 11, 2009 by Jim Britt
BIKE WITH A RANGER!
Summer Guided Bicycle Tours
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Park Rangers will lead a bike tour along the Trail of Tears on the Arkansas River Trail on Saturday, June 13th at 2:30p.m., weather permitting. The tour will begin on the Arkansas River Trail by the Trail of Tears exhibits in Riverfront Park (The entrance is near the Dickey-Stephens Field in North Little Rock).
Park Rangers will speak about the origin of the Trail of Tears, methods of travel, conditions during removal, and slavery on the trail in Arkansas. The Trail of Tears is a trail that follows several routes via land and water. The Little Rock and North Little Rock site was a major stop during the removal of American Indians from the east to what is now Oklahoma. This site is unique in that a majority of the removed tribes camped in the area until transportation across the Arkansas River could be secured.
Historical themes surrounding the Trail of Tears in Arkansas run parallel to human rights injustices found within the story of the 1957 desegregation crisis at Central High School.
The tour is approximately 6 miles. Please note that a portion of the tour follows a route along city streets, so participants need to be at least 13 year old and able to ride with minimal traffic. Participants need to bring their own bicycles, helmets, and water. Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For more information, or if inclement weather is in the forecast, please contact Laura Miller at (501) 374-1947 or Laura_A_Miller@nps.gov.
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May 2009 meeting minutes Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2009 by Jim Britt
Arkansas Bicycle Club Meeting Minutes May 14, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by club president Jim Britt who made several announcements prior to the evening’s presentation. Upcoming rides are posted on the ABC website. Upcoming events: Riverfest - bike parking at bike rental shop. ABC booth volunteers will need to wear t-shirt and Riverfest button. Booth will be on NLR side under Main St bridge. Website will post information on bike rodeos and bike repair day
For this evening’s program Jenny Rainwater shared photos and experiences from Cycle Zydeco ride in early May. Discussion: Jenny Rainwater asked about what could be done to curtail installation of rumble strips on state highways. Membership agreed that we should get involved and let our state representatives know what we think. June BACA meeting will feature LR and NLR mayors and discussion of river trail construction. Come with your kudos and suggestions. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM. Next meeting will be the annual ABC picnic, June 11, 6:30, Murray Park, Pavilion #2.
Submitted by, Jenny Rainwater Secretary
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