Rush County, Indiana
Hello, My name is Lauryn Payne and I am from Rush County, Indiana. We are hosting a 5 in 50 ride, 50 miles going through 5 covered bridges. I am reaching out to Indiana bicycle clubs to invite their members to join in on the fun. If this is something you are interested in, the flyer is attached. The ride will benefit the Rush County Community Foundation and takes place Saturday, September 21st. There will be a post ride party at a local restaurant, as well as, a free concert. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. If you would prefer a hard copy of this flyer mailed to you, please let me know. Thank you and hope to see you there! Lauryn Payne Vermillion County, Indiana Vermillion Trails Alliance is sponsoring Ernie's Ride at the Rise on Sat., Sept 14, 2019, 9 am. This is the startup year for this ride; proceeds go toward their work in creating trails in Vermillion County. Registration is only $10 and includes a t-shirt if you pre-register by 9/4/2019. It's a great event for families, with a helicopter on display, police dog demonstrations, local history information and rides of 5,10,15 and 25 miles. See Ernie's Ride at the Rise for more information and registration. Vigo County Parks and Recreation Dept wants your input! Share your ideas for future Vigo County trails, parks, waterways and greenways! The final public meeting in the 2020-2025 master planning process of Vigo County Parks and Recreation Department (VCPRD) is Wed., September 4, 2019. The meeting is from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Faculty Lounge, 3rd floor of Rooney Library at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Free parking is available behind the Library. VCPRD manages 2,700 acres of beautiful land, water, trails, wetlands and wildlife refuge, including Griffin Bike Park, Hawthorne Park, Fowler Park, Prairie Creek Park and the Wabashiki Trail in West Terre Haute. Be sure to check out our calendar for the complete list of rides.
Some upcoming rides of interest... Hancock Flat Fifty August 24 https://www.hancockflat50.com/ Ernie's Ride at the Rise September 14 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ernies-ride-at-the-rise-tickets-65535515491 Rush County 5 in Fifty Cover Bridge Ride September 21 https://p2p.onecause.com/fivein50 Hilly Hundred October 25-27 http://www.hillyhundred.org/ August 26th, 2019
6PM -- Jones Trailhead Mary Sabla Nesser was a charter member of the National Road Bicycle Club. Mary was known for her perpetual smile and upbeat attitude. And you could always count on Mary to provide baked goods after a club ride. Mary was diagnosed with cancer in September 2017 and died in January 2018, leaving a husband Tom Nesser, a daughter Erin Sabla, and a son Jack Nesser. Join us for a Celebration of Mary's Life @ Anshutz - Smith Memorial to Fallen Cyclists Jones Trail Head Monday, August 26, 2019 6:00 p.m Today, as I was adding two plaques to the bicycle memorial at Jones trailhead, I thought about two people who I never had the chance to meet, John Mundell and Mary Nesser. These two small plates serve to remind us of the wonderful people who pass through our lives and we through theirs.
I was told about Mary some time ago by Jim McKinney. Mary was one of the founding members of the club. Mary was a warm person who loved to bicycle, loved her family, and loved her bicycle family. I was very moved by the stories our club members shared. She was taken from us too soon but it’s a tribute to her that her life and love of biking still stir found memories from our number. For anyone in the club who has not heard, one of our club members, Jimmy Mundell recently lost his brother, a former club member, John. John was killed by a hit and run motorist while on his evening ride in Arkansas. The police have leads but the driver has not been caught yet. It has been said over the recent very sad days that John was an avid cyclist. Jimmy sent me a list of his impressive accomplishments; 8 time RAIN finisher, Big Dam Bridge ride 5 times, the Hotter than Hell century, non-stop in 4hrs 13mins. Jimmy also mentioned that John loved to climb mountains on his bike. But beyond his inspiring rides, John left behind a network of people who knew him or knew of him and grieve for his loss. The indelible impact John’s tragedy has had on the bicycling community and the whole Ft.Smith, Arkansas community is inspiring. Riding means many things to many people. You could ask a dozen bicyclists why they ride when the temperature is 10 or 100 degrees, or it’s threatening rain, wind, or even just a really great day and you’ll get a myriad of responses. Like all of you, I ride for several reasons. Of course there is fitness which I’ll admit, I need more of. I do love the challenge of competing with myself and pushing to find my limits. I also enjoy the clarity that riding brings. The opportunity to break away from the world’s drama and breathe. But the icing on top is the friendship. It sounds cliché, but I’ve met some of the best people while riding bikes. I’ve had the opportunity to ride with people from ages 9 (some of whom were my grandchildren) to 90, who came from Chicago, Louisiana, New Jersey, California, and all over the United States. And the part of those rides I cherish the most, are the stories and the connections. I have made some really good friends on our (Lori and I's) bicycle excursions. Some were 10 mile conversations, others were only brief meetings during a rest stop or over a beverage, but each impacted my life. I rode with the East Glenn riders 25 years ago, life happened, and I found the NRBC when looking for rides on Briin.org in the Spring of 2018. I joined the club along with my wife and son and I have enjoyed it immensely. The greatest shock was that the remaining East Glen riders remembered me! I have made many new friends and will continue to do so and try to be a good ambassador for our club and bicycling in the Terre Haute area. So in closing, please let me say this to my National Road Bicycle Club family, ride with caution. I know we try to be prepared when we ride with bright clothes, headlights and taillights, and helmets. But let’s ride defensively, too. Be sure to move over when there are cars passing, look for roads with bike lanes or wide shoulders, and when possible, ride with friends. John Mundell did everything right on his final ride; the fault is solely on the driver. But anything we can do to prevent this from happening to our community, is our responsibility. With warm regards, Matt |