Arkansas Bicycle Club News Archives 
Partial closure at bottom of River Mtn. Road Posted Sunday, February 21, 2010 by Jim Britt
Barriers are up now that construction has begun on the Two Rivers Bridge. Only pedestrians and bicyclists can continue past the entrance to the Coast Guard Station but you can still park in that lot with the boat trailers for your ride. Just allow a few extra minutes to ride down to the circle and trail. That porta-potty is currently knocked over so don't count on it right now!
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Feb. ABC meeting Posted Saturday, February 20, 2010 by Jim Britt
Arkansas Bicycle Club Meeting Minutes
Feb 11, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by club president Jim Britt.
Announcements:
Rides
Winter Tour, Feb 26-28. Begins and ends in Hot Springs. Camping at Cedar Fourche, and Crystal Springs. Some may ride from Little Rock on Feb 25. Contact John Linck for more info.
Touring 101, Mar 19-20. Begins and ends at Cook’s Landing. Camping at Toad Suck and Maumelle Park. Contact Jenny Rainwater for more info.
“65 Roses Ride,” Mar 20, Searcy. Fund raiser for cystic fibrosis
Tour de Hoot, Jun 5. Fundraiser for McGehee Boys & Girls Club
RAGBRAI, Jul 25-31. Contact Coreen Frasier by Mar 26 if you want one of the ABC slots.
Check website for upcoming scheduled rides.
Business:
ABC will need many volunteers to man club booth at Riverfest. May 28-30. Club will earn $600.
Program:
Justine Baker, the “Gear Girl” from Ozark Outdoor Supply in Little Rock, gave a very informative presentation on gear that would be useful for a cycle tourist.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM and was followed by a training session for the Touring 101 ride. Next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2010.
Submitted by,
Jenny Rainwater
Secretary
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RAGBRAI, July 2010 Posted Sunday, February 7, 2010 by Jim Britt
ABC members can sign-up for RAGRAI under our quota without having to go through the lottery. We are club # 5. Register on-line at ragbrai.org with our club. Give your money for registration and everything that you have purchased to Coreen Frasier by March 26 so she can mail everything in by the April 1 deadline. Her address will show on-line when you register. Non-members can fill out an ABC application and fee and give it to her too. Contact jobritt@sbcglobal.net if there are questions.
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January meeting minutes Posted Saturday, February 6, 2010 by Jim Britt
The Board met before the regular meeting. All officers were re-elected for another year. The Board voted to donate money to BACA toward the National Bike Summit and to Adventure Cycling and be sponsors for Tour de Hoot and the new 65 Roses Tour with ABC - Searcy.
Arkansas Bicycle Club Meeting Minutes
Jan 13, 2010
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by club president Jim Britt.
Announcements:
Little Rock Marathon planning committee has asked for volunteers to ride bicycles along side wheelchair participants on Sunday May 8. Contact Jim for more info.
ABC will sponsor the "65 Roses" ride in Searcy on March 20 and is encouraging riders to participate. Donations are also welcome.
ABC members are eligible for a free 1-year membership to Adventure Cycling. Membership includes subscription to AC Magazine and access to touring information.
RAGBRAI information is coming soon. ABC has been allotted a number of slots which means members will not have to participate in the lottery to earn a place.
Upcoming events:
Feb 26-28 - 3-day self-supported tour around Lake Ouachita, led by John Linck. Plan on 30-40 miles/day and plenty of hills.
Mar 19-21 - 3-day self-supported tour, Touring 101, led by Jenny "Bluesky" Rainwater. Easy to moderate pace, some hills, 30-40 miles/day. View route on www.mapmyride.com. Go to advanced search and put in AR for location and Touring 101 for keyword.
Check website for upcoming scheduled rides.
Program: Jim Conner presented slides and commentary of his cycle tour of Italy.
Gear Girl Justine Baker from Ozark Outdoor Supply will be next month's featured speaker.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Submitted by,
Jenny Rainwater
Secretary
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BACA Meeting - Feb 4th at the Oyster Bar.... Posted Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Sprokets
Don't miss the next BACA Meeting!
Thursday, 7:00 PM, February 4th at the Oyster Bar
Joan Adcock, a LR city director from Ward #7 will speak to us regarding the Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) Conference in Little Rock this May. Come and show your support for Joan's efforts to connect neighborhoods in our community.Bike lanes could be connectors to neighborhoods, parks, and schools!
As always...
There will be good food and good company!
The time for the meeting is 7pm!
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