Minutes of the Fall October 23rd, 2025 club meeting were submitted. Attendance was Hunter Norris, Chris Porter, Denny Elston, Dave Bond, and Joe Capezza. This meeting is the Winter Meeting dated January 22nd, 2026.

Guest Speaker

Our speaker tonight was Patrick and Spring Bedford, owners of the Lynchburg Outdoors Store selling bicycles and equipment. He spoke of his experiences in cycling and how it has translated into incorporating mountain biking equipment amongst his motorcycle equipment. He hopes to also include road cycling this year. He is open on the square in Lynchburg Wednesday-Saturday 10am-5pm with sales and service.

Secretary Report

Lana Sain had no report.

Vice President Report

Michael has updated the OTHG and MSSG email lists. Michael has been posting club minutes on the website, too. There have been several scams occurring amongst the board members that Michael feels are spawned from our website, so please be wary of anything that might be too good to be true.

Ride Captain Report

Denny Elston is our ride captain again for 2026 and will host rides on Saturdays. Joe Capezza will meet at the Frazier McEwen Park every Tuesday at 5:30pm for his social rides. Their rides start when the time changes. Dave Bond and Dennis Lankford will post rides for the OTHG 2-3 times per week. Stuart Coulter will continue to organize the Medium Speed Social Gang (MSSG) that usually finishes with conversation at Celtic Cup Coffee House. Hunter will be posting all rides on the calendar, so please send to my cell or eyeeyecaptain@lighttube.net

Treasurer Report

Treasurer Chris Porter reported on our financial status. The club had 37 individual and 14 family memberships for 2025. We have a long way to go with only 6 memberships so far in 2026. Chris mentioned we will have the ERV in 2026, but we will not be using Pedal for Alzheimer’s involvement, therefore we will need to find sponsors ourselves for the event.

2026 Membership Drive

The 2026 Membership drive is upon us! Go to https://www.hrbike.org/membership

Cost remains the same at $25 individual and $30 family. You can pay via PO Box 1752 Tullahoma or PayPal.

Member Benefits:

• 10% off at local bike shops
• Premium access to Ride with GPS
• Use of the tool loan program
• Advocacy support
• Insurance for calendar rides

Old Business

No report.

New Business

West Middle School Recycle Program

Joe Capezza updated us on his plans to resume the West Middle School Recycle Program as soon as he can get in contact with the school. He has plenty of bikes for parts and is excited to get back with the children. He asked if we could find a place inside to work with the children at West. Hunter said he’d call the school to check options.

Advocacy Update

Stuart Coulter, Advocacy chairman, is out of town and sent an email about the progress of his committee’s endeavors to make Tullahoma safer and more accessible for cycling. He did mention that since the twenty-two 3-foot signs were all erected, there have been fewer close calls on his group rides.

Upcoming Events

• Oak Barrel Half Marathon Marshalling Event – April 4th, 2026 at 8am
• Henry Horton Brat Event – April 25-26th, 2026. 35/50 mile rides both days and a new century ride on Saturday. Breakfast included both mornings.
• Cornbread Fondo – Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 7am. 37/62 mile rides with free admission to the festival.
• Adopt-A-Highway – May 3rd, 2026 at 3:30pm at Latter Day Saints Church for only one hour
• Ride of Silence – May 20th, 2026 at 7pm at Frazier McEwen Park
• Spring Meeting – April 23rd, 2026

Submitted by Hunter Norris, President


Club Minutes:

Minutes of the July 24th 2025 Summer club meeting were submitted. Attendance was Hunter Norris, Dave Bond, Denny Elston, Dennis Lankford, Derrick Baker, Joe Maxine Capezza, Stuart Jennie Coulter. This meeting is the Fall meeting dated October 23rd 2025 and attendance was Hunter Norris, Chris Porter, Denny Elston, Dave Bond, and Joe Capezza.

Secretary Report:

Lana is still planning on returning as secretary.

Vice President Report:

Michael has updated the OTHG and MSSG email lists. To join go to https://groups.io/g/OTHG or https://groups.io/g/MSSG and reply yes, please add me. Michael has been posting club minutes on the website too.

Ride Captain Report:

Denny Elston our ride captain gave us an wet update on the BRAT this year Sept 19-25th at Montgomery Bell State Park. Had several hundred attend but the weather didn’t cooperate. Jeff Albro in place of Joe Capezza has been hosting the Social rides on Tuesday evenings and Joe & Chris reviewed the 2025 Jack/Back Sept 13-14th 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:

Chris Porter reported on the 2025 ERV100 which included the Pedal for Alzheimer’s choosing to make the ERV100 part of their Tennessee Fondo Tour along with their ride in Knoxville.  There were 200 riders with only 2 asking to be brought back to the starting line by SAG. Also only one minor accident occurred. Chris did confirm that next year will be more of a club ride with no element of calculating race time as well as not having Pedals for Alzheimer’s involved as a host.

Old Business:

2025 HRBC Membership can be done 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.
Review of recent rides: Veloteers State Fair ride, AYCE, Sequatchie Ride, and Columbia Scarecrow

Fall Adopt-A-Highway was cancelled and will resume in the spring.

New Business:

Joe Capezza updated us on his plans to resume the West Middle School Recycle Program as soon as he can get in contact with the school. He has plenty of bikes for parts and is excited to get back with the children.

Joe Capezza, Stuart Coulter, and Hunter Norris manned a booth at the TPD’s National Night Out last week and encouraged the children to wear helmets. There were encouraging discussions with city officials about safety measures crossing Jackson Street.

Stuart Coulter Advocacy chairman presented an update on the 3 ft Sign Safety program which has been hailed as a great success by other local bike clubs. Already there are 3 foot signs being erected around town so look for them! TDOT is planning on installing a crosswalk over Jackson Street when it is repaved in 2028 to assist children from the high school and cyclists to cross safely. The bike club received a proclamation of praise from the board that will be posted on our website and Facebook.

Next club meeting will be Jan 22nd 2026 6pm DW Wilson Rec Center.
Respectfully submitted, Hunter Norris, President
 
      

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.

Participants

Thank you to everyone who purchased a sign!

Sign Purchaser	Mentor
Hunter Norris	Scott Dorsett & Steve Garner
Ken Gamache	Bob Crook
Michael Roberts	Joe Capezza
Bobbie Sue Wilson	Hunter Norris
George Powell	Bob Crook
	Tim & Julia Harrison
	Tom Leanza
	Brian Schafer
John Wright	Bob Crook
Joseph Thomason	Hunter Norris

Official Proclamation