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TWC 1989 OFFICERS 1
PRESIDENT................0..... DIANE LISTER 752-8636

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Tacoma Wheelmen’s Club 565-0535
P.O. Box 99555 PHYLLISLAY 759-1816
ees NEWSLETTER......DON & KIMIZENMAN 565-2720

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Welcome New Members!
Sap ] Py ticipate Paul and Liz Mittelstaedt Carl Booker

Rodney and Ellen Pinholt Steve Yaudas in the Jeff, Margie and Molly Goulden Arnold Olson : Chuck and Betsy Mathias Rodney Luce ee eee Lary Mebonals co $ arry McDonal Bees S OFuan oe Hansen Terri and John rie /, ¥ Knuth : Carolyn Saast. Checkp on t a and Fran Aue Ada VanDooran achel and Angel Davis Lisa Cummins Work has never been so much funl! Lynn ee Howard Stidham Alycia Ladd Robyn Zemek ‘Come out and “work” the Spanaway checkpoint for the Terry Roseburg Bruce Scott Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic and find out why. LaVonne Johnson Jim Eva You'll see a WIDE variety of bicycles, clothing and eating Frank Gaul Robert Sattler stvles as vou slice and dice rruit, and set out bagels, Eileen Macintyre Scott Bender potatoes, sandwiches, muffins, cookies, etc. Plus you'll Gary Stephenson Hal and Mary Miller receive a complimentary STP hat! Roger and Nancy Molt Leon and Sheila Thomas Come for one or both days, for either the entire time Carrie Singleton ‘approximately Gam-3pm on Friday, June 23 and Pam and Dick Goldsmith 5:30am- 11am on Saturday, June 24) or part of the time. JoAnne Hunt

Randy Chilpepper Cynthia Hammer Joan Sisul Steven Hagoski PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION OF THE CHECKPOINT Patrick Keating Ronald Salsbury Spanaway Jr. High School Wendell Wallace 15701 East “B” Street, Tacoma Rick Dinicola _K Joni Jones When ae trom Tacoma, go south on Pacific, turn left Barb Dorn onto 1S2nd Street E., go 2 blocks and turn right on Deb Cook

Military Road which becomes “B” Street. The school is on
the left side.

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Thurs | 6.45pm]| 8-12 | UPS Fieldhouse Thursday night bike ride Ze 1 | Diane Lister
6/1 N 14th & Union : (52-8636
Sat Sam 75 | UPS Fieldhouse Bob's Favorite 4. | Bob Myrick
6/3 473-7455
Sat 10am 20 4 TCC Transit Center Nice ‘n Easy = Sue Given
6/3 S. 19th & Mildred 565-0535 .
Sun vam- 4 20, 50, | Southworth Ferry Terminal{ Tacoma Wheelmen’s Club l Greg Grenier 752-4348
6/4 | Spm 100km Peninsula Metric Century | Karen Whitney 565-2742
Tues § 7:30pm 4110 N 13th Diane Lister
5/6 Tacoma 752-9636
Thurs | 6:45pm {8-12 | HiHo Shakey's Thursday night bike ride £2 Louis Boitano
6/8 Puyallup
Sat 10am 25 4 Wright Park Conservatory [Farmer's Market Ride 2 | Candy & Terry Murphy
6/10 S. 3rd & S. “G,"Tacoma Bring or buy lunch 8-7597
Sat 25 Spanaway Pinch’s LAW 3/4 Century 3,4 | Sue Given
6/10 Pacific Ave. (patches available) 565-0535
Sun 135 | McDonald's Greg Grenier ——
6/11 21st & Pearl Rain will cancel 752-4348
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Sun eeame Marymoor Park 2510 Walnut Ave SW
6/1 50, 1001 King County Seattle, WA 98116

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Sat 50 panaway Pinch's LAW Half Century Sue Given
6/17 Pacific Ave. {patches available) 565-0535
Sun 15-201 ips Fieldhouse Father's Day Frolic wim Davis
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eo oe RIBE EVERY SUNDAY RIDE CODE
ric Eaton 1s leading a ride every Sunday for mountain bikers. =
The meeting place 1s Northwest Bikes at 15219 Pacific Avenue. ao eee
For more information call Eric at 536-8792. 2 Moderate pace - occasional stops to catch up and
regroup. 13-16 mph

: : : Steady pace - limited stops. Cue sheets or maps Rides every Saturday morning at 8:30. Meet at Dunkin Donuts, provided 12-16mph ee 5th and Howard. Rides approx. 60 miles - various routes: Gig Fast pace — very-limited stops. Cue sheets or maps Harbor, Pt. Orchard, Yelm, Auburn, riding the back roads, provided. 16+ mph ~ : :

Melody Mayer 265-6087.

JOin the Annual TWC Bicycle Tour

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We're touring Puget Sound this year from August 4th thru August 10th.

Stan Sanders & Jim Davis (the TWC coaching staff) have come up with what

we hope will be an fun tour. We are combining TOSRV-NW with a vist to
San Juan Island and Vancouver Island.

Friday August 4th Marysville to Burlington
Saturday August 5th Burlington to Cornet Bay on Woodby Island
Sunday August 6th Cornet Bay to San Juan Island
Monday August 7th Friday Harbor to Victoria
Tuesday August 8th Victoria (a vist to Buchard Gardens)
Wednesday August 9th Victoria to Squim State Park

[Well be staying in a nice motel
while in Victoria ]
Thursday August 10th Seqim to Port Townsend

Some of you may want to continue from Port Townsend to Tacoma on Friday thru Saturday. Well discuss that along the way.

The total trip is around 250 miles. When riding loaded, we will travel

only 35 to 45 miles per day. So we would like you beginning camper to
join this year’s TWC bicycle tour.

Anyone interested in coming with us, should sign up for this year's
TOSRV-NW and call Stan (564-4280) or Jim (759-5616). We need to know
how many riders well have by July 8th.

The TOSRV-NW application is on the back. B.I.K.E.S. is altering the TOSRV-NW route this year. So those of you that have been on TOSRV-NW before might want to Join us for just the first three days.

Stan Sanders
Jim Davis

Bikers Ideal Kinematic Exploration Society P.O. Box 5242 Everett Wa 98206

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August 4th - 6th, 1989

TOSRV-NW is a 190-mile three day bicycling Tour Of the Scenic River Valleys of DAY 1 = 75 miles NorthWestern Washington State starting north of Marysville. The tour covers some of DAY 2 = 65 miles the most beautiful countryside in the Pacific Northwest, passing by many scenic lakes, | pay 3 = 50 miles rivers, and Puget Sound. Enjoy a small size ride that caters to you -- the cyclist.

This year we are switching from our 8 year tradition and are offering a new route. This exciting route still concentrates on great scenery on back roads wherever possible. The first night’s accommodation is at the KOA campground near Burlington, and the second night is in cabins at Comet Bay within easy walking distance of Deception Pass. Enjoy swimming pools both nights as well as beaches and rivers along the route.

WHAT YOU GET: Included are four meals, checkpoints with snacks, sag wagon, maps and cue sheets, Dan Henry arrow route markers, camping fees, swimming pool both nights, and ride souvenir. A TOSRV bicycling jersey (100% cotton) with pockets is also included!! Select color and size below.

REGISTRATION & CONFIRMATION: Applications must be mailed no later than July 8, 1989. The number of riders must be limited to 100 so get your registration in early! To receive your confirmation and other vital ride information, each registrant must enclose a stamped, self-addressed 4"x9" envelope (SASE).

REFUNDS: If a cancellation is requested after July 22nd, only $25 will be refunded. The request must be in writing and the refund will not be mailed until August 21st.

RIDE PREPARATION: Each rider is expected to be in good shape for this challenging 3-day ride. The terrain is mostly rolling but there are a few hilly sections as well. All riders should wear helmets and are expected to carry essential tools and first aid items.

INFORMATION: Leave message or requests on the BIKES RideLine: (206) 339-ROLL (Everett) or 972- AWAY (Seattle). Ride coordinators: Alan and Gayle Weiss (call evenings at 353-8077 from 6pm to 9pm).

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Mail registration, check, and SASE RIDE FEE (includes Jersey).......... $ 60

by JULY 8, 1989 to: (Children pay if they pedal)

($1 goes to the Bicycle Federation of Washington)

P.O. BOX 5242 Small__ Med_ Yellow_ Lt Blue__
EVERETT, WA 98206
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RELEASE OF ORGANIZERS: In signing this Release for myself (or if the named entrant is under 18) I understand and agree to absolve and hold harmless Bikers’ Ideal Kinematic Exploration Society, their officers and members, any sponsors, and any other parties connected with this bicycle ride in any way from and against any blame or liability for injury, misadventure, harm, loss, inconvenience, or damage suffered as a result of participation in this bicycle ride or in any activity associated with it. I understand that this is a recreational bicycle ride and not a race. I understand that the route chosen is an interesting and challenging one, but not necessarily the safest. I warrant that I am competent enough at cycling to be able to handle road conditions and that my bicycle is in safe operating condition. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to participate in the bicycle ride.

I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT WEARING AN ANSI AND/OR SNELL APPROVED BICYCLE HELMET IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Signature of Applicant: Date.
Parent or Guardian must sign if Entrant is under 18

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Meet ‘n Ride
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Thursday Night Bike Ride

1 | Steve & Phyllis Lay
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6/23 Spanaway Jr. High STP SPANAWAY CHECKPOINT Linda Walter
6/24 | article 15701. "B" St. Tacoma § Come see for yourself! 383-3974
Sat approx. STP Spanaway Decide & Ride 22 ‘1 You??
6/24 | iiam Checkpoint
6/25 UPS Fieldhouse Camping Trip to y Steve & Phyllis Lay
6/26 60 N. 14th & Union Twanoh State Park <evAy 759-1816
Thurs {16:45pm | 8-12 | Parkland Transit Ctr. Thursday Night Bike Ride AS 1 | Bob Myrick
6/29 12 1st & Pacific 473-7455
July 1 Two Day Camping Trip CALL WITH YOUR IDEAS Sue Given
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CALL WITH YOUR IDEAS Sue Given
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Daffodil Classic Wrapup______————

This year’s Daffodil Classic was, in general, a roaring fess. Exceptionally warm weather (in the mid 80's)

ered more than 1800 riders, the most ever, to our annual Orting invasion. Given the numbers and the weather, things ran relatively smoothly. There was enough food, although net all of it was in the right places. There were complaints about careless parking and inconsiderate riding. The offenders were not numerous, but they were noticeable. Riding four abreast is bad enough, but refusing to move over for auto traffic while doing so is brutally bad public relations (and suncidal). It 1s important that we do all we can to encourage courtesy and good road sense at future club rides.

Secause of the large turnout, TWC made more money than anticipated on this year’s Classic. This extra cushion al- lowed the membership to approve a board recommendation of significant financial support for a school safety program { Sprocketman’'), as well as donations to the Bicycle Fed~ eration of Washington and the Rails-to-Trails Coalition. Programs such as these and successful rides like the Daffodil Classic are a big part of what makes TWC special. Thanks to all who helped to make April 30th a terrific day.

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B.LK.E.S. 9th Annual TOSRV-NW:
New & Improved!
August 4-6, 1989

TOSRV-NW is a 190-mile three-day bicycling tour that covers
some of the most beautiful countryside in the Pacific Northwest.
TOSRV is short for "Tour of the Scenic River Valleys." If you
like water, this is the ride for you. Not only do we ride through
river valleys, but we also pass by many scenic lakes and Puget
Sound.

We have an exciting and new route scheduled this year. The start
point is north of Marysville. The first night will be spent tenting
by the river at the Burlington KOA, after bicycling along the
Stillaguamish River, through Arlington, along backroads up to Lake
McMurry, past Big Lake and Clear Lake. The second day takes
you past Lake Samish, Chuckanut Drive, Bayview State Park,
Anacortes, and out to Deception Pass. That night will be spent at
the Comet Bay Environmental Learning Center (in cabins)--a great
location right on the water in easy hiking/biking distance to
Deception Pass. The last day takes you through LaConner, the
Skagit Valley, and back to Marysville. The terrain is mostly
rolling but there are a few hilly sections as well, making it a
challenging ride.

For only $60, you will get four full meals, snacks, maps/cue sheets, Dan Henrys, sag, camping, swimming pools both nights, ride souvenir, and a TOSRV T-shirt style bicycling jersey with pockets! This small-size ride is limited to 100 riders and caters to you--the cyclist. Tell your friends about it and join us on this great ride!

Further information or applications can be obtained by writing us at
BIKES/TOSRV-NW, P.O. Box 5242, Everett WA 98206; or by
leaving a message on the BIKES RideLine at (206) 339-ROLL
(Everett) or 972-AWAY (Seattle).