Mileage Challenge

Dear GCC members,

The League of American Bicyclists, of which the Gainesville Cycling Club is an active member, is promoting a National Bike Challenge for Bike Clubs from May 1st to September 30, 2013. The League of American Bicyclists is a non-profit membership organization which promotes cycling for fun, fitness and transportation through advocacy and education.

You can read more about the League at their website - http://www.bikeleague.org/.

Typically the month of May is associated with advocacy related to cycling (Bike Month, Bike to Work Week, Bike to School Day), and not mileage accumulation. However, several of the club's board members feel there may be value if the club participates in this Challenge. You can read more about the Challenge here - http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/national/ .

Mileage can be recorded with the following options:

1. Smartphone with the appropriate app installed.
2. Garmin Navigation device, i.e. Garmin 200, Garmin 705, Garmin 800, etc
3. Manual entry to the website.

ALL rides count - commuting, errands, riding for fun, brevets, centuries, racing, etc. The only exception is mountain biking; for some reason off road miles exempt from the Challenge. Strange, but I do not make the rules regarding the Challenge.

How to join the challenge:

1. Visit http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/nbc2013

2. Click JOIN

3. Join the Challenge (I don't have an Endomondo Account) - if you haven an account already, choose the other option.

4. Enter your email address, a password, name (you don't need to use your full name), date of birth, gender, zip code. Employer or College / University can be ignored. If you commute, enter your mileage one way.

5. Accept the Term and Conditions for the Join page.

6. Check your email and Confirm your acceptance to the Endomondo website (who is hosting the Challenge).

7. Once accepted, you will return to the Endomondo Home Page - http://www.endomondo.com/home

8. To join the GCC Team, beneath the Highlights / My Ongoing Campaigns Banner (left side of the page), you will see National Bike Challenge 2013. Click that or paste http://www.endomondo.com/campaign/national into your browser.

9. Click the JOIN A TEAM option, found below and right of the 2013 National Bike Challenge banner.

10. Click JOIN A TEAM.

11. GCC's Team name is Gainesville Cycling Club. Type this into the Search box, and click JOIN once you've found it.

Please read the FAQ'S to answer all of your questions concerning how to log miles, etc.

Regards,

Jayson O'Mahoney
On behalf of the Gainesville Cycling Club

Ride To Remember Report

We had a record turnout for the Ride To Remember on Saturday, April 27. Thanks to all who rode and supported Al'z Place.

A special thanks to the GCC volunteers that painted and signed the course. Unlike the Gainesville Cycling Festival, these volunteers don't get any special bennies other than this shout out:
- Bruce Berry, course painting
- Phil Irwin, signed two assignements and did pickup
- Ed Dunne, signed and picked up the top loop
- Lisa Atkinson and Mike Myers, picked up the lower loops
- Gwen Creel, signed a lower loop

Richard Ritari did his usual excellent job as Master of Ceremonies.

Thanks also to the volunteers that stuffed the registration packets.

May 4 - Time Trial and Picnic

See the last eNews and the announcement email for details of these events.

Jersey News

The official jersey order has been delivered to most folks. If you don't have yours by Tuesday, check the tracking number that Voler sent you.

We have a limited number of jerseys in stock for sale. In club cut, we have M, L, XL, XXL. In race cut, L. In womens club cut, M, L, XL. Jerseys are $49 (includes tax). Two lucky persons can order a full kit, one with M short, the other with L, for $114. Send email to roger@gccfla.org to place an order. Don't wait if you're interested, we only have one or two of most sizes.

HubBub Helmet Mirrors

We will be placing an order for the HubBub mirrors with the GCC logo. Your opportunity to get one at the preproduction price of $20 ends May 6. Sign up in the Members Area, middle column. If we get any for stock, they will be more expensive!

New Business Sponsor Swift Cycle

Check out our Business Sponsors in the Members Area, third column of the News page. These businesses give discounts to GCC members who present their yellow membership card.

We have a new sponsor, Swift Cycle, that provides us with a 10% discount. They are located at 607 W University Ave.

"Fine cycling gear and accessories located in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. We carry bicycles from Focus, Santa Cruz, Breezer and Virtue. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service and communication. Please stop in and check us out."

eNews News

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