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Ride Season is Here!

Spring has arrived and our bikes are officially out of storage.  Check the ride calendar and come out to join the fun.  Rides have already kicked into high gear for most nights due to early spring we are having.  Steve Thomas and Sue Serdinak stepped up to the plate at the March members meeting to make sure we are prepared.  Sue went over safety tips that she and Bill Brannon use as ride leaders for their rides.  Steve went over preventive maintenance tips for getting or bikes ready for some great spring, summer and fall riding.

If you missed the meeting (and it was a great evening for riding and hiking) and you want to catch up, check with them. They are sure to fill you in.

Now that you are in the know, let's hit the roads and trails of northeast Ohio! 



Having Trouble Getting Your Yahoo Group Email?

We have received some complaints that some of our members are not receiving e-mails from the Akronbike Yahoo e-mail list. 


Here are 3 things to check

1) Make sure that you are subscribed correctly to the group.  
- Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/akronbike/ (make sure you are logged into Yahoo)
- From the menu bar at the top of the group, select Edit Membership.
- Under Step 2 - Message Delivery, make sure that you have selected either Individual Email or Daily Digest.

2) If everything in #1 is correct, then check your Spam box on your e-mail account.  Many of you may be using Outlook or some desktop e-mail program that won't let you see the messages that got marked as spam.  Log into the Web Mail site of your internet provider and look for a Spam folder.  If you see messages from the Yahoo list in there, you can mark them "Not Spam" - this will tell your E-mail provider that it's ok to deliver these messages to your inbox.

3) If #1 and #2 don't work for you, then call technical support for your internet provider.  Obviously, they shouldn't be blocking e-mail messages that you intend to receive, so see if they can figure it out for you.

-Mark Erzen
Director, Akron Bicycle Club

QUICK TIP from Bill Brannon:

If all of the above doesn't help or you just don't want the hassle with your Internet Provider, try setting up a Gmail account and rejoining the group with this email address. Then forward your email to your current address if you don't want to have to check Gmail every day.

This should solve the problem.





AMATS update


A new website devoted to bicycling activities in the Summit/Portage county area is now up and running.


Switching Gears is sponsored and maintained by AMATS, the regional transportation planning agency.


Here is the link:


http://switching-gears.org/

  






















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Special Event Rides


Think Spring: The 20th annual Think Spring Ride was Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Ledges Shelter in the CVNP. More than 50 riders and hikers came out on a cool but pleasant day. Thanks to Nancy Buchanan and her team for a memorable day. Check out the details on the timeline at the Akron Bicycle Club Facebook Page

The ABC Ride: Our 37th edition of our 2012 Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride looks to be more successful than previous years with a new location and ample rest stops. . Join us on  Sunday, July 8, 2012. More than 325 riders will enjoy the 25 mile, 50 mile, 65 and 100 mile loops.  Riders will kick back with food, messages and the summery sounds of local musicians after the ride.


Roscoe Ramble:  The 38th Roscoe Ramble will be held Saturday & Sunday, August 11–12, 2012. Over 100 riders made the 2011 a huge success. This popular ride through Ohio's top tourist destination meanders through the hills and valleys of Amish country. Enjoy the hospitality, a great ride and fabulous food all with the added plus of the night life at historic Roscoe Village.



Tandem Weekend: The 17th annual Tandem Weekend will take place June1-3, 2012.   For details go to 2012 No Frills Tandem Weekend.

Safety and Advocacy

Affiliations

The Akron Bicycle Club is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists (LAB), a national advocacy organization; the Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF), a state-wide advocacy organization; and the Adventure Cycling Association, which specializes in self-contained bicycle touring.

 Share the Road License Plates

After years of effort by the Ohio Bicycle Federation, H.B. 406 was signed into law, authorizing the issuance of a special "Share the Road" license plate. Sales from this special plate will fund bicycle safety education in Ohio and the publication of Ohio Bicycling Street Smarts.  You can purchase your plates even if you are not renewing your registration. To order on-line,click here.

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