WHEREAS, the Highland Rim Bicycle Club has long been dedicated to promoting the joy, health benefits, and environmental advantages of cycling throughout our community; and

WHEREAS, the Club’s Safe Cycling community initiative exemplifies its commitment to the education, safety, and well-being of cyclists of all ages and skill levels; and

WHEREAS, as part of the Safe Cycling Program, the Club raised funds to purchase twenty-three (23) “3 FEET – IT’S THE LAW” road signs, provided through the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation. Each sign is a 2-foot High Intensity Prism Refiective Aluminum sign that the City of Tullahoma will erect on designated roadways to help educate motorists and protect cyclists; and

WHEREAS, this initiative supports awareness of the leff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act, also known as the Tennessee 3 Foot Law, which requires motorists to leave a minimum of three (3) feet of clearance when passing a cyclist on public roadways. The law was enacted to improve safety and reduce collisions between vehicles and bicycles on Tennessee roads; and

WHEREAS, donors were also given the opportunity to dedicate their sign to an influential person in their lives, adding a meaningful personal touch to this important safety initiative; and

WHEREAS, through safety clinics, group rides, helmet fittings, and public awareness campaigns, the Highland Rim Bicycle Club Safe Cycling Program has encouraged responsible cycling practices, respect between cyclists and motorists, and the development of safe cycling infrastructure; and

WHEREAS, the dedication and leadership of the Highland Rim Bicycle Club contribute significantly to the quality of life, public health, and sustainability of our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Lynn Sebour, Mayor of the City of Tullahoma, Tennessee, on behalf of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, do hereby recognize and commend the Highland Rim Bicycle Club for its outstanding contributions to promoting bicycle safety, education, and community engagement and encourage all residents to join in celebrating the Club’s achievements and commitment to safe cycling for all.

Club Minutes:

Minutes of the April 24th 2025 Spring club meeting were submitted. Attendance was Hunter Norris, Stuart Jennie Coulter, Joe Maxine Capezza, Dave Bond, Chris Porter, Dennis Lankford, and Scott Grissom. This meeting is the summer meeting dated July 24^th 2025. Attendance is Hunter Norris, Dave Bond, Denny Elston, Dennis Lankford, Derrick Baker, Joe Maxine Capezza, Stuart Jennie Coulter.

Secretary Report:

Lana Sain had her hip surgery and is back indoor swimming, hiking, and short rides. We will be in contact with Lana to see if she can return to her duties as secretary.

Vice President Report:

Michael has updated the OTHG and MSSG email lists. To join, please use the contact form here on the website to request that he add you to the appropriate list. Michael has been posting club minutes on the website too.

Ride Captain Report:

Denny Elston our ride captain gave us a preview of the BRAT this year Sept 19-25^th at Montgomery Bell State Park. Jeff Albro in place of Joe Capezza has been hosting the Social rides on Tuesday evenings, and Joe will touch on the new date for the 2025 Jack/Back Sept 13-14^th as well as Senior Olympics Sept 20th. Stuart Coulter has been active with the Medium Speed Social Gang (MSSG) that usually finishes with conversation at Celtic Cup Coffee House. Hunter has been posting all rides on the calendar with the absence of Lana Sain.

Treasurer Report:

Treasurer Chris Porter reported virtually on our financial status with 50 total members for 2025.

Chris Porter reported on exciting new plans for the 2025 ERV100 which includes the Pedal for Alzheimer’s choosing to make the ERV100 part of their Tennessee Fondo Tour along with their ride in Knoxville. Chris encouraged all to mention on their rides about membership to other cyclists. 

Chris gave Hunter the delinquent members for 2025 that had been signed up in 2024. We have seen a surge in membership to off set our club costs but still need about 10 more members to break even for the year.

Old Business:

2025 HRBC Membership can be initiated at https://www.hrbike.org /membership, Tullahoma Post Office Box 1752, or Paypal. Our dues typically cover the essential costs of the club so they are very important. Membership is $25 individual and $30 family.

Spring Adopt-A-Highway was well attended April 13^th 2025 by club members Denny Elston, Tim Harrison, Stuart and Jennie Coulter, Joe Capezza, and Hunter Norris. 12 bags of trash were collected from Highway 130 from Wilson Avenue to the Moore County line.

New Business:

Fall Adopt-A-Hwy will be October 5^th 3:15pm at Latter Day Saints Church.

Joe Capezza will update us on his plans to resume the West Middle School Recycle Program in late August / early September. He has plenty of bikes for parts and is excited to get back with the children.

Stuart Coulter is presiding over our new Advocacy Committee with additional members Joe Capezza Hunter Norris and Denny Elston. There have been 4 meetings in February, March, April, and June. On Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 10am, the committee met with the Tullahoma financial executive and codes director at City Hall, but apparently there has been little change realized. An email was sent out to the club requesting adding members to the committee, purchasing share the road jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org 3ft Road signs, and attendance at the Board of Mayor Alderman when we update them on the 3 ft Sign Program as well as other thoughts on improvement areas in Tullahoma. The signs can be purchased in honor or memoriam for an individual that has mentored you with cycling for $65 a piece. The city has offered to erect the signs all over Tullahoma in spots of your choosing.

Presently, we have commitments on 17 signs of our goal of 30 with Bobbie/George Wilson Jessie/Paul Schwer and Chris Porter wanting to become advocacy members.

• August: BRAWC 8/16, ERV100 8/30                                                                                          
• September: Hincapie Arkansas 9/7-8, Ride to Sky 9/13, Jack 9/13-14 AYCE 9/20, Sr Olympics 9/20, BRAT 9/19-25, 6Gap 9/27
• October: Sequatchie 10/4, Scarecrow 10/18, Hincapie SC 10/18

Next club meeting will be October 23rd 2025 6pm DWWilson Rec Center.

Respectfully submitted, Hunter Norris, President