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2012 Spin Into Spring Ride

Details: Category: Feature; Published on Thursday, 26 April 2012 15:27; Written by David Loomans; Hits: 303

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

Spin-Into-Spring (SIS) is now set for May 19th starting at 10:00 am from the Weston YMCA. The event will take place at the YMCA Chalet located on the east side of the packing lot opposite the main YMCA building. There will be refreshments after the ride. The ride will break up into at least three different groups, with the longest ride being about 50 mile. The other two rides will be about 30 miles and 12-15 miles. All rides are no drop. Children are welcome if their parents are there with them.

This ride is open to the public, but non-mamber must sign a waiver. This is also a good time to renew your membership.

We still need help with staffing the event and ride leaders for the two shorter rides.

New Club Leadership

Details: Category: Feature; Published on Monday, 23 April 2012 12:42; Written by David Loomans; Hits: 64

Wausau Wheeler Riders,

This is your new Board of Directors. They have not yet selected a president and president elect, but they are the people directing the club activiities:

Mike Ziemke, John Pophal, Scott Wipfli, Barb Wipfli, Bill Miller, Justin Braathen, Steve Prell, Greg Falk, John Nowaczyk, Fred Pasnecker, Carol Pasnecker and Dennis Helke

I have now officially stepped down as club president and want to thank everyone for four great years leading this very fine group of riders and people.

Dave Loomans

Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition

Details: Category: Feature; Published on Friday, 24 February 2012 14:35; Written by David Loomans; Hits: 259

The Wausau Wheelers board and CWOCC president Matt Block plan to working together to help launch this new organization. CWOCC will be focused on mountain biking, trail development and advocacy for opening new areas up to those who love to ride. There are many reasons for the creation of a mountain biking club; insurance and funding are two big ones.

While the Wausau Wheeler depends upon the League of American Bicyclist (LAB) for support, CWOCC will look to the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) for guidance.

Coalition president Matt Block of Schofield said “Part of local group’s mission is to maintain trail networks already in existence, such as the one located at Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area. But it also will work to design and build new networks on public and private land, including pushing forward the Rib Mountain trail efforts.”

The Wausau Wheelers will continue to provide support for Matt’s efforts out at Nine Mile and beyond. Matt is a past president of the Wausau Wheelers.

New Club Bylaws and Elections

Details: Category: Feature; Published on Saturday, 25 February 2012 20:53; Written by David Loomans; Hits: 242

As the Wausau Wheelers Bicycle Club continues to grow it is important the more people get a chance to contribute to the club's leadership. As part of that effort I will be working to update our bylaws including election of new club officers. While I have enjoyed being the club president for the last four years, I feel it may be time to offer the role to others.

Please take a look at the new proposed bylaws and let me know your thought.

Dave Loomans

What is a Grand Fondo

Details: Category: Feature; Published on Tuesday, 21 February 2012 21:33; Written by David Loomans; Hits: 256

Think of riding a Gran Fondo like running a marathon, except everyone is on a bicycle. All participants have timing chips and everyone races together - men, women and all categories start the ride at the same time. The winner is the person who takes the least amount of time between crossing the starting and finishing lines. Distances for a Gran Fondo race are typically 80 miles or longer and often a medio fondo option is included in the same race which is shorter, around 50-60 miles total with a lot less vertical climbing.

If you are interested in planning this event contact Mike Ziemke. Planning begins this year and the ride next year.