It seems spring has been long in coming this year, and now, the regularly scheduled HRBike rides are resuming as weather permits. In the photo, notice the blooms on the trees and the 
long pants and long sleeves on these riders; there is still a bit of wind and chill to deal with so be sure to check the weather before you set out. Below are club rides that are resuming, please check the HRBike calendar for details. Want to add a ride to the list…email Ride Captain Denny Elston or Pres. Tim Harrison.
The longest standing ride for our club, the Tuesday Night Social Ride, is back in swing. Joe Capezza leads these short, moderately paced rides from Frazier McEwen Park on Tuesday nights at 5:30 pm, weather permitting. The spring rides may be shorter due to the lack of daylight so it is good way to start riding again Continue reading
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Helping Kids Get a Bike
Tullahoma Re-Cycle teaches middle school students safe bicycle riding principles, basic bicycle repair and maintenance. It provides a bicycle, helmet, equipment and knowledge to safely 
commute to school.
The program has been presented at Tullahoma East Middle and West Middle schools by Jessie Schwer and Joe Capezza with the grateful help of volunteers from the HR Bike Club. The program was initiated several years ago with the intent that deserving middle school students would learn to completely tear down and rebuild a bicycle. The bike, along with a helmet and miscellaneous equipment would be earned by completing the program. This was based on a Nashville program which was conducted by professional bike mechanics in a bike Continue reading
Here’s to a Great Year Ahead!
Recently, the HRBike officers meet to plan events for 2018. Plans are to continue events like 
Adopt-a-Highway, Ride of Silence and others; also we hope to provide opportunities that will empower you as a cyclist. First on our list – equip members with tools to lead rides. We h
ave a lot of great ride leaders in the club, below is a summary of what they consider as they plan a ride.
Route Planning: Consider weather, time of day, ride length & pace, and road & traffic conditions. Try to select a route with little traffic, interesting scenery, a challenge, and a tailwind to bring you back home. Make the route unique by going a different way to a familiar destination. If ride is long or it is a hot day, plan plenty of refreshment and rest stops. Do some recon if unsure of good water stops. Still need help with a route…no problem…look for a route on the HRBike Ride with GPS. Continue reading