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ce) President Bruce Rushton
F Vice-President Steve Curry
AF Treasurer Carol Brown
T Secretary Lynn Rushton 564-1222
Cc Bicycle Action Eric Wuersten 272-3544
E Touring Captian Jim Grimm 564-0703
R Racing Captian Gary Singleton 474-6590
hs Se 8 Newsletter Jim Couch 272-0523
Date Meeting Destination _ Tour
Time Place Miles Leader
April 5 24th % Pacific Sea-Tac Mall Jim Grimm
9 AM brunch 25 miles E6A-N7N3
April 5 24th & Pacific Wapato Lake dim Grimn
1:39 PM bring Tunch 29 miles 564-1793
é > April 12 Wright Park Conserv. Point Defiance Park Marv Ann Cole
: 12 noon : 20 miles 572-5229
Apri] 19 Orting City Park Daffodil? Warm-up Bruce Rushton
8 AM 5° miles 537-3888
April 26 Orting City Park DAFFODIL CENTURY Jim Grimm
25-59-1990 miles 564-0793

All Saturday rides are 6-19 miles at an easy pace, and thev start

at 2 pm.
April 4 Sprinker Rec Center Bruce Rushton 537-3888
April 11 TCC 12th & Mildred Entrance Jim Grimm 564-9792
April 18 TCC 12th & Mildred Entrance Jim Grimm 564-0793
April 25 Sprinker Rec Center Bruce Rushton 537-3888

Pot Luck Dinner!

Racing Season is here! This month marks the official beainnina of the northwest

• racing season with the Volunteer Park Criterium in Seattle on Saturday, April 4th.

Our riders are ready to co thanks to a lot of excitement and training. We have been ; doing well at the trainina races and some vary fast times have been turned in at the S Point Defiance Time Trials Saturday morninas, includine an unbelievable 13.2 by

Steve Curry. These time trials are open to anvbodv. not just the racers and start at

the entrance to the park 9:09 Saturday morninas.

Apri] May
4 Volunteer Park 2 Tacoma 2-day
5 Joe Matara RR 3 Tacoma 2-day
12 Rainbow Criterium 9 Granite Falls RP
. Pilchuck é-day : 19 Granite Falls RR
a Se ee : 15 First Fridav niaht track

16-18 Tour of Nkanacan
22 Bellinaham RR

24 Ski to Sea

23-24 Svokane RR & Crit.

Time Trial Results

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- Jim Couch 14.5395 &
Craiq Fletcher : 15.59:61
Jim Grimm 15.77:93
3-14-81
Mark \loffmeister 13,.49:80
Jim Srimm 13.45
Tim Karlsen : 14,58
Mark Overfield 14.59
Allen White 15.22
Craig Fletcher 15e 5
Mike Cole 18.18
3-21-81 : :
Allen White 15.22:17
Bruce S. 112535
Ray Drinkwind 13.47:54
Mark Hoffmeister & Tim Karlsen 2 man team 13.11-35
3-28-81 :
Mark Hoffmeister & Tim Karlsen 2 man team 13.98:29
Jerome Younger & John Miller 2 man team 14,33:61
Tom Johnson 18.29
David Levine : 17.06
Jim Grimm 13.59:41 :
Jim Couch 13.45:43 é
Alan : 16.15
Brian 15.96
Craig Fletcher 15.94

Steve Curry 13.92

Sharing rides to events

This means to both touring and racing events. It would be a nice
jester to help pay for the gas used to get you to the event. The
person driving has been kind enough to take you, you should be
kind enough to help pay your way. A dollar or so is certainly
cheaper than a whole tank of gas.

The plans for the Daffodil Century are progressing weil. The patches have been ordered and paid for. Many pre-registrations have been coming in, with the last count somewhere above 30. We still need people to help with registration ark 2 of the 3 check points. If

you can help-give Bruce rushton a call at 537-3888

Thanks to the following business®s that responsive to the needs of
cyclists by providing parking or letting cyclists bring bikes inside
when there is no parking.

Ace Hardware 2503 6th ave
Bavarian Deli 6th and K St
Old National Bank 3411 So Union

If you know of a business that is responsive to the cyclist, send
us a note telling us whe they are. Send to newsletter - 813 No K
# 38 Tacoma, Wa 28406

Let's act on this! The Washington State Department of Transportation is proposing a 27%across the board rate hike for all ferry rides. We, as bicyclists are now asked to pay a disproportionate. amount for all fares. In effect we are subsidising cars. This cate hike will ask us to add to car support even more. We should not allow this policy to be adopted. Write to the address and asi that we pay only a

token fare beyond the foot passenger fares. Our bicycles are small and light. They will be getting more ferry service and the bikes

do not take up any usable car space.

Please write your concerns to:

Mr. William Bulley

Washington State Department of Transportation
Olympia, Wa $3504

Any Questions or for further information contact Eric Wuersten at
272-3544

For Sale: Fuji S-12-S upgraded equipment. Call Jim at 564-N793 eveninas.

T have room for 3-4 neonle and bikes in my station wacon headed for the Davis Nouble Century. I plan to leave after 12 midniaht and arrive 5:99 Fridav in Mavis, ride Century, then leave Navis at 7:99 Sunday. More details, call me: Gearae Scarfe: 587-5544.

For Sale: “Astra Gran Luxe" bicvcle 24" Revnolds 531, Shimano “omponents. 54-7814. For Sale: Small Bell Bicycle Helmet in excellent condition. Cal] 272-9523.

Interested in ridina Cascade Ricvcle Club rides? Need a place to stav in Seattle? I
have room for people in my home. Call me for more details. Nfane Malone: home: 264-7697
: : work: 545-2344

Any club member is welcome to advertise, used, bicycle related items in the :
newsletter... Each add will run for ene month and exact wording of add must oa.)
.be recieved by the editor by the last Wednsdey of the preceding month.

Send adds to: TWC newsletter, 813 No. K #38 Tacoma Wn, 98406

Club Jersey

Want a club jersey? Gary Singleton has volunteered to sell, to club members only, Kucharik jerseys in club colors of yellow and red at his wholesale cost. These jerseys will have pockets in the rear

and are yellow with a horizontal red band around the chest. The jersey will cost 17.00 in 50%Poly 50% cottonor 20.00 for 70%poly

30% woolblend. In order to get a jersey, you must send your order
for a jersey telling what type of jersey you want and what size:
small, medium, large, with a check for the full amount to Gary
Singleton 2711 6th Ave Tacoma, Wa 98406 by April 30 - or give your
order to Gary at this month's general meeting - if you need more
info call 474-6590

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Congratulations to Gary and Bev Singleton on the birth of their son,
Andrew Wayne born March 20, 1981.

April and May bring several special events for the Tacoma Wheelmen. There is our

sixth annual Daffodi? Century, which has always been a success and with everyone's

• + help I'm sure will be a success this vear. [ the weekend of Mav 2nd and 3rd the

i racing team is sponsoring a two day race. For more information contact Sarv Sinaleton.

' The racing team fs an important part of our club and would greatly appreciate our Support for this weekend. May is bicycle month and during bicycle week I have a ride planned for every nicht as well as bicycle clinics. I'l] have more information on that in next month's newsletter. The ever-popular Thursday nicht rides start May 7th

; at the 12th and Mildred entrance to T.€.C. dune is full of many special events also, and I will describe them next month. Keep on cyclinat

Jim Grimm

€
At the March General Meeting of the T.W.C. several thinas were discussed. The
Bicycle Action Committee report centered around Rike Week, which starts on May 17.
Ve need people and ideas for Bicycle Saturdav, which is May 17. \e also need help
to encourage passing of bicycle legislation at the County-City Building. If vou are
e interested, please come to the B.A.C. meeting at the Y.M.C.A. on the last Wednesday
of eash month. Contact Eric Muersten at 272-3544 for more information.

We need your input to make your newsletter more informative and interestina to
read. Please send your advertisements in and sell your old bicyclina equinment fast.
We also need articles! :

The T.W.C. will be sponsoring a membership drive at the Naffodil Century. Riders will be aiven the opportunity to join the club at the century. New members wil] ride for free. Also, a family rate will apoly this year, allowing families of three or

- More to ride for the price of two full fares plus 159% of the cost of a patch. Hone :
} to see vou at the century April 26, :

< pe < soma .

The Northwest Bicycle Tourina Socfety sent us a cony of their ride schedule for this year. N.B.T.S. rides are verv popular and fill up months in advance so if anv of these rides look interesting to you contact them immediatelv.

May 23-25 Orcas Island Memorial Nav weekend. Contact John Wolfe, Kent, Wa, 854-ne6q.

June 13 and 14 Western Washington 5 rivers tour. Contact John A. Schwaiq, P.N. Box
TTS, Mercer Tsland, Wa. 9Anan, Reservations due by June 6.

oe 18-2F Pueet Sound Fraser Vallev International. Contact Llovd Jones, Mercer Island,
« 232-2694. Reservations by June 15. 5

September 12 and 13 Northwest Centurv. Contact Fred Strona, Mercer Island, Wa. 232-731],

‘September 25-27 and October 2-4 Mount Ranter Tours. Contact Pete Maas, Renton. 255-4192.

Commuters! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

We need your route. Stop by your | The Tacoma Wheelmen would like to 6
welcome all new members to the

Local bicyele shop and put your -club. Note the meeting date and route on the map. This information time as well as the rides. Hope to be used in designing a COMPREHENSIVE to see you there,

network of usable bicycle routes.
For more information oall Harvey
at 752-9094

>

General membership meetinos are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the Fircrest Community Center, which is located at 555 Contra Costa. Bicvcle Action Committee meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Y.M.C.A. Contact Eric Muersten at 272-3544 for more information.

As the bicycling season begins to build so does our newsletter. With more events —-<_ _ there is more to write down. I hope to aet ride schedules from other clubs as the Se season qoes on. I need your help in reporting what happens jn the club. If you know : of something aoing on or want to write any kind of story that vou think the club would be interested in, please contact me. I would he especially interested in write- ups of club rides. If vou have anv stories, information, ideas, praises, or criticisms, contact me at 272-9523, 813 N."K" #38, Tacoma, Ya, 98496, or at work: A7A-FEON

Sincerely, Jim Couch i APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP DATE: Name: Age Spouse Age Address Zip es PL Phone Work phone (optional)

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP $10.00 __ FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $12.00 _
New Renewed __—s Total enclosed $

Interested in participating in:

Sunday xides__ Conditioning (40-70 mi) Competition _

Touring Camping Centuries __ Other
Club affiliations: L.A.W. U.S.C.P. Other

Return to: Carol Brown,. 934 8. Cushman, Tacoma, WA 98405

news deadline wed. april

THE TACOMA WHEELMEN BICYCLE CLUB. PRESENTS:
THE SIXTH ANNUAL DAFFODIL CENTURY
~~ WHEN: Sunday, April 26,.1981; 7 AM to 7 PM

REGISTRATION: At the City Park in Orting, WA on HWY 162; 40 miles south off Seattle, 9 miles south of Puyallup and 22 miles southeast of Tacoma.

ENTRY FEE: $3.50 for ages 16 and above. $3.00 for aces 15 and. under. A
50% discount will be given to entries postmarked on or before April 15.. A
ae patch designed for this ride this year is awarded to all finishing
riders.

FOOD: Entry fee does not include food but*there are restaurants, grocery stores and taverns throughout the area expecting yous

BREAKDOWNS: Sagwagons and mechanic's services will be availdble for emer- gencies only. Regular prices for parts, labor free.

THE COURSE: Is generally level with a few gently rolling hills the last 20 miles, Riders can agein choose between 20, 50 and 100 mile rides.

SUGGESTIONS: Please use the back of your application to tell us how we can the ride better and more enjoyable for all concerned. =

PAYMENT: Please make checks or money orders payable to: Tacoma Wheelmen and mail to: Bruce Rushton; 523 E. 127th St., Tacoma, WA. 98445. Payment can also be accomplished on the day of the ride at the starting point.

For further information, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

PLEASE CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE DUPLICATION ENCOURAGED ONE APPLICATION A PERSON

ON ca eR oe Ome SY a OEY eny cee Wr a Se om SED Me HCD me es SH ET CP ee ae Ome ne OO ae em ca OOH ED oe ED ln SRP EDO A a A A a me EO AE a es SE ER Pah a OS we OO SN ee

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Please Print:
Name Address
City. State Zip __Phone _Age

Check One: Entry Fee $3.50__ $3.00___ (If postmarked by April 15)
Age 15 and under fee: $3.00 $2.50 (If postmarked by April 15)
RELEASE OF ORGANIZERS AND SPOMSORS

In signing this form, I understand and agree to absolve all of the sponsors
and organizers, be they individuals or organizations, singly or collectively,
of all blame for injury, misadventure, harm, loss or inconvenience suffered
as a result of taking part in the Daffodil Century or in any activity asso-
ciated with said event..

Signature Date

Signature of parent or guardian

es : (if participant is under 18)

Any new persons joining the TWC between now and April 26, 1981 can ride the century
for free. Limit to a family of 3.