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Another month has passed us by - and another installment of the lively and fun-filled Lakeside Cycling Club Monthly Meeting was held on July 11th. A wide variety of topics were discussed - some of it even pertained to cycling. Here we go...
- Membership
- We have several new people subscribed to the web site and join us for rides and time trials.
- No actual club memberships were added this past month.
- Treasury
- We need an current account of the treasury for several proposed expenses.
- Brochure/Flyer
- A liability disclaimer will be added to this and the web site. Since the meeting Badger proposed a disclaimer that is similar to that used by another cycling club and added it to the group web site.
- More copies are needed for distribution to the local bike shops, gyms, etc.
- Yahoo group web site
- Several new subscribers as noted above.
- New pictures, maps, and Time Trial Results have been added.
- Since the meeting Badger added the above proposed disclaimer to the group web site.
- Ride Schedule
- Summer schedule now in effect:
- Monday - Time Trial at downtown airport 6:00 pm.
- Wednesday - MTB ride at Smokin' Davey trail head 6:30 pm
- Saturday - Dam ride at the Smithville Lake Dam parking lot 7:30 am
- Saturday - Pre-Dam-Ride-Ride - extra miles at the Dam - 6:30 am
- Summer schedule now in effect:
- Route Maps
- Several route maps are currently listed on the USATF.org site.
- A different site allowing direct links will be tried: www.gmap-pedometer.com
- This site is used by other clubs and was used by Hammer and Nail to route the Century Ride for July 16th.
- The actual need for maps has been questioned, since we generally regroup during rides.
- Ride Refreshments
- We have been doing well with "donated" drinks and cooler use - most rides have been served this way.
- Time Trials
- Monday Time Trials have gone well and the complete standings are available on the group site in a Microsoft Excel file.
- Only club members who have paid membership dues for 2006 are eligible for prizes.
- We will separate the women from the men, but our women competitors still must meet the minimum participation requirements agreed to earlier in the season.
- Dover and Chapstick will check with The Wheel and River Market Cyclery, respectively, for possible donations or discounts for Time Trial prizes.
- Prizes need to be discussed and decided upon during the August club meeting.
- Insurance
- This was a major topic of discussion.
- The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) has an insurance program that is estimated to cost approximately $130 annually and would cover the club and its members against liability claims arising from any rides or events.
- Other insurance policies are projected to cost approximately $300.
- The general opinion of the club is to move forward with insurance, but questions remain.
- Some clubs similar to LCC do not have insurance because they do not officially sponsor rides requiring fees.
- Promoting rides and even putting the club logo on ride and race flyers does not appear to open the club up to liability claims, based upon the actions of a similar club.
- More research is needed before the August meeting:
- Contact more bicycle clubs to see if they have insurance or considered having insurance. (Badger, Dover, others)
- Get legal advice (several members know legal beagles)
- Obtain quote from the LAB insurance carrier. (Badger)
- Discuss and decide the issue at the August meeting.
- New Club Logo - CALLING ALL ARTISTIC PEOPLE
- Lamar knows a graphic artist that may be able to make a new logo a reality.
- All members are invited to produce sketches, drawings, or performance art for a new Lakeside Cycling Club logo.
- The logo may be used on clothing, brochures, etc.
- Bring ideas to the August meeting or email through the LCC group web site.
- Club Sponsorship
- Asking for sponsorship by businesses was discussed.
- No definite plans were brought forward.
- Upcoming Events:
- Hammer and Nail are organizing a Pre-RAGBRAI Century ride this Sunday July 16th in Plattsburg. See the group site for details and route map. The ride starts at 6:00 am at the intersection of Highways 116 & 33.
- LAMAR'S WEINER RIDE
- Come out to ride, roast and bite Lamar's wieners.
- Lamar will host a BBQ after a ride around the northland.
- Date and route to be determined.
- Sucky Century - Labor Day
- No details of the route, yet.
- Flyers will be distributed to publicize this free, non-supported ride.
- Route will include stops at C-stores for your convenience.
- Other Local or Non-Local Events
- Prairie Punisher Du in Gardner, KS - July 29th
- Smithville Challenge Adventure Race - July 30
- Rose Brooks Challenge Women's Triathlon in Smithville - August 12
- Du-State-Du in Loud Thunder Preserve, near Andalusia, IL - August 20 www.qcbc.org
- Jackson County Tri- and Duathlon - August 27
- Midwest Meltdown Tri- and Duathlons - September 10 www.midwestmultisportraces.com
- Octaginta - Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 - http://www.nvo.com/lbc/door/
- Other Discussion Items
- Lamar asked whether there is interest in club members purchasing Brigade Football Tickets ($72 per season) and tailgating before games.
- Badger suggested a club outing to Sadler's Indoor Racing - an indoor high-powered go-kart track.
- "It's Awesome - They get up to about 60 mph. I averaged 43 on the tight road course layout." - Badger
- Any Questions, Comments, or Snide Remarks? - TOO BAD
Your Big Cheesy Badger
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