Tullahoma Re-Cycle teaches middle school students safe bicycle riding principles, basic bicycle repair and maintenance. Joe Capezza coordinates this project and is asking for volunteers to help mentor West Middle School participants. They’ll be meeting on Wednesdays for the first three weeks of November and the first week of December (Nov 6, 13, 20 and Dec 4).
If you can help, please contact Joe via Email.
With great sadness we let you know about the loss of our great friend and founding club member Bob Crook. Bob was a true patriot for cycling in this community. He inspired countless cyclists with his enthusiasm and passion. He will be sorely missed here but you know I can just imagine him telling joke #120 to the archangel on his way through the pearly gates.
Bob Crook 1936—2019
Book of Bob is Bob’s bicycling adventures as told and captured on “film” by his cycling friends.
The 45th running of the Elk River Valley was a success. Everyone enjoyed the routes (12, 52 and 75 miles) and this year’s introduction of a food truck was hugely popular.
There were around 60 riders for the September 8th ride. In addition to HRBike members, we hosted riders from Murfreesboro, Veloteers, Columbia and other bike clubs. There were several tandems and a few recumbent riders.
A number of riders returned telling us how much they loved the route and appreciated the road markings. Several told us they stopped mid-route to take photos. Also, many of the cyclists had lunch together at West Middle after the ride compliments of the CW Concessions food truck. Continue reading