Anybody doing the Peach Pedal Ride this Sunday? If anyone is interested, could meet at my house and ride to Marine, do the ride, and get about 90 miles in.
Greg
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Weekend Rides 7/17 - 7/18
Folks,
Its going to be hot, but I plan to ride anyways. I am open to ideas, but here are my initial plans.
Saturday - Leave my house at 8:00 am, and head out to do the Hills of Kirkwood, and then loop Grants Trail to head over to Mississippi Mud for Breakfast/Lunch. Miles about 45.
Sunday - The Little Hills Ride out of St. Charles. Departure at 8:00 am. Miles 44-61
Roark
Its going to be hot, but I plan to ride anyways. I am open to ideas, but here are my initial plans.
Saturday - Leave my house at 8:00 am, and head out to do the Hills of Kirkwood, and then loop Grants Trail to head over to Mississippi Mud for Breakfast/Lunch. Miles about 45.
Sunday - The Little Hills Ride out of St. Charles. Departure at 8:00 am. Miles 44-61
Roark
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
News From St. Charles on Bicycle Ban
Folks....John J asked me to post the latest on St. Charles.
It would also be helpful if the St. Louis Bicycle Federation, bike shops, and the Missouri Bicycle Federation started expressing opinions on this one.
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Folks,
I listened to the public debate that was on line from last night's St. Charles County Council meeting. If you are not aware, a bill was introduced to ban bicycling on D, DD, F, Z, and south Hwy 94 in St. Charles County until such time as shoulders could be built. While most of us rarely ride those highways any longer due to traffic and road conditions, my ultimate concern is that this ban would spread to other sections of the county. That is exactly what happened last night. While the bill has been tabled, the county representative for the district that covers Hwy B, C, H, and Hwy 94 in St. Charles County has asked that the ban be amended to include his roads as well.
The issues seems to be that the angry farmers are calling that they can't get their tractors around the cyclists in Northern St. Charles County because there are too many of us. It keeps them from harvesting their crops and plowing their fields. The majority of the council was opposed to cyclists stating that we were not courtious, didn't obey laws, and disrupted the flow of traffic creating large traffic jams. Nothing was said about the trucks that try to run cyclists off the road.
The state representatives were also supportive of the ban on cycling. They stated that millions have been spent on bicycle trails and we should only ride on the trails.
The bill was tabled until next month. This gives all cyclists time to let our voices be heard. The county council did say they heard from cyclists but the statements were all about us and not how we could solve the problems or help the community. If this passes, we may all find that all roads are shutdown except the Katy Trail, Madison County trails, and Creve Couer park. While we know of riders who create the problem by not riding single file when traffic approaches and not obeying the traffic laws, I think it is time we let our voices be heard. Please read the following list of contacts and express your opinion.
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| Proposed County Ordinance To Ban Bicycle On Hwy D, Hwy Dd, Hwy Z, Hwy F, Hwy 94 |  |  |  |  |
| Joe Brazil, County Council Member, is introducing a bill on July 12th County Councilmeeting to ban cycling on these roads. The meeting is Monday night at7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at old courthouse in St. Charles. Bill No. 3620 - Prohibit bicycles on Highway DD, D, F, Z & 94 from Hwy. 40 to County line until shoulders or bicycle lanes are in place. July 12th Agenda http://council.sccmo...id=23&Itemid=44 Of course it could take a very long time before such changes are made to these roads. Debbie Dyn Keyes from Shoulders for Saftey are planning on having a group attend in support of this ban. Please contact the council members to urge them not to support this bill. Even if you are not in the district we are all users of these roads. Cheryl Hibbeler District 1 Map chibbeler@sccmo.org Joe Brazil District 2 Map jbrazil@sccmo.org Nancy Matheny District 3 Map nmatheny@sccmo.org Paul Wynn District 4 Map pwynn@sccmo.org Terry Hollander District 5 Map thollander@sccmo.org Jerry Daugherty District 6 Map jdaugherty@sccmo.org John White District 7 Map jwwhite@sccmo.org |
Sunday, July 11, 2010
New Town Big Shark Triathlon
For anyone who is interested. The triathlon was today. The course was very flat and consisted of a .6 mile swim, 20 mile bike ride and a 4 mile run. Due to a glitch in the system, the swim time includes the first transition. Swim and first transition in 23:36 (the swim was quite a bit better because I spent between 5 and 10 minutes in the first transition). Bike in 1:01:52 with a max speed of 26.2 (my computer) and an average speed of 19.4 (their calculation) with plenty of head wind for half the ride. 3:31 in the second transition. The run (walk) took 51:48 (12:57 min mile). I had some guy drafting me (not allowed) just after the 10 mile mark on the bike. He was not right on my wheel but he was less than the required 3 bike lengths behind me. I would pass someone and then pull way over to the right and he would do the same and stay right behind me. I finally slammed my brakes on! He had to swerve and go around me. I don't think he will try that again in a no draft triathlon.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
St. Charles County Considers Banning Bicycles on Some Roads
More evidence of the hostility toward cyclists in St. Charles County...
KMOV had a story on their website regarding the St. Charles County Council introducing a bill on Monday, July 12 to ban bicycles from any highway without shoulders or bike lanes. This would at least initially be in southwest St. Charles County. Here's a link to the story.
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/St-Charles-consider-banning-bikes-on-some-roads--98136544.html
The council's meeting minutes will be published here:
http://council.sccmo.org/council/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=22
KMOV had a story on their website regarding the St. Charles County Council introducing a bill on Monday, July 12 to ban bicycles from any highway without shoulders or bike lanes. This would at least initially be in southwest St. Charles County. Here's a link to the story.
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/St-Charles-consider-banning-bikes-on-some-roads--98136544.html
The council's meeting minutes will be published here:
http://council.sccmo.org/council/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=22
Wednesday, July 07, 2010
Saturday Bike Ride July 10th
Let's do a ride into the city - eat - ride more and ride back. Or St. Charles. Looking forward to Dan's Birthday ride on Sunday. I am thinking 60 miles from my house into the city and back out. I'll probably leave my house around 8:00. Let me know what you think.
Mark
Mark
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
4th of July Weekend Riding
There are 3 days for riding this weekend. On Sunday, let's ride west from Chesterfield to Babler Park, Six Flags and you know the rest of the story. We can ride from my house. Be here by 8:00 and we ride at 8:30. Coffee for those who want it. I open for ideas for Saturday and Monday.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Saturday Bike Ride and Movie Extras at MoBat!
Folks,
Tomorrow (Saturday June 25th) Joseph is shooting a hospital scene at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Pediatrics Building. He needs extras at noon. He wants a mix of individuals, and guess what, bikers are in!
You can just show up in any style of clothing you desire or you can join me for a city ride that rendezvous at Missouri Baptist at noon. That's right a city ride, and then you can hang all sweaty at MoBat in biking clothes just like we are worried about a downed biker.
The shoot may take an hour or two, so my van will be available to drive anyone home afterwards who does not want to get back on their bike.
Let me know if your interested in the ride, or can just make it to be an extra at MoBat. This will be your last chance to be in a Joe film, before he goes professional and becomes famous!
Roark
Tomorrow (Saturday June 25th) Joseph is shooting a hospital scene at Missouri Baptist Hospital in the Pediatrics Building. He needs extras at noon. He wants a mix of individuals, and guess what, bikers are in!
You can just show up in any style of clothing you desire or you can join me for a city ride that rendezvous at Missouri Baptist at noon. That's right a city ride, and then you can hang all sweaty at MoBat in biking clothes just like we are worried about a downed biker.
The shoot may take an hour or two, so my van will be available to drive anyone home afterwards who does not want to get back on their bike.
Let me know if your interested in the ride, or can just make it to be an extra at MoBat. This will be your last chance to be in a Joe film, before he goes professional and becomes famous!
Roark
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Thinking Outside the Box (an alternative to MS 150)
Folks,
I know many of you are still tied to the MS150 in September. I on the other hand am newly free from all entanglements! So with that in mind, after eight or so years doing the MS150 I was thinking of trying something new, the "Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour". The ride is briefly described below:
Here is the link for more info: www.okht.org
If you want to try something new, let me know. I am up for a new bicycling adventure to keep from getting stale.
Thanks,
Roark
I know many of you are still tied to the MS150 in September. I on the other hand am newly free from all entanglements! So with that in mind, after eight or so years doing the MS150 I was thinking of trying something new, the "Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour". The ride is briefly described below:
The 33rd Annual Old Kentucky Home Bicycle Tour, (aka OKHT), is a two-day ride departing from E.P."Tom" Sawyer Park in Louisville,Ky. on Saturday, September 11th, with 3 mileage routes to historic Bardstown, Ky.
A 50-mile, 72-mile, and a very challenging 102-mile century, which includes the legendary Pottershop Hill ! It is the winner of the League of American Bicyclists Best Century award.
On Sunday, September 12th, there are two routes from Louisville. The 25 mile short route goes out to the Fern Creek Fire Station and back to Sawyer Park. The 50-mile, single-day loop goes out to our FAMOUS " Homemade Cookie Stop" sag stop and joins up with the 2-day riders coming back from Bardstown for the return ride back to Sawyer Park via a gorgeous scenic route.
Here is the link for more info: www.okht.org
If you want to try something new, let me know. I am up for a new bicycling adventure to keep from getting stale.
Thanks,
Roark
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Bridge Birthday Bash June 27th
This sounds like a great ride for Sunday June 27th. I will be riding from my house to the Chain of Rocks Bridge -
Bridge Birthday Bash & Bicycle Ride
WhenSun, June 27, 8:30am – 10:00am
Where10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137 (map)
DescriptionRegistration: 8:30 – 10:00 AM Routes: 17, 34 or 50 miles Terrain: Flat to rolling, no big hills Features: Celebrate the 81st birthday of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge with a scenic ride in Madison County, IL. Return to the Bridge for the Birthday Bash featuring brews, the Pocketchange Blues Band, cake and ice cream too (while supplies last!) Directions: Exit I-270 at Riverview Drive and go south 100 yards. The Bridge entrance is on your left. Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child In Partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, St. Louis Public Radio, the Saint Louis Brewery and Schlafly Beer Bike Shop Sponsor: REI Stop in for a $3 off coupon, see ad (while supplies last) Flyer: bridgeflyer.pdf
more details» copy to my calendar
Bridge Birthday Bash & Bicycle Ride
WhenSun, June 27, 8:30am – 10:00am
Where10950 Riverview Drive, St. Louis, MO 63137 (map)
DescriptionRegistration: 8:30 – 10:00 AM Routes: 17, 34 or 50 miles Terrain: Flat to rolling, no big hills Features: Celebrate the 81st birthday of the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge with a scenic ride in Madison County, IL. Return to the Bridge for the Birthday Bash featuring brews, the Pocketchange Blues Band, cake and ice cream too (while supplies last!) Directions: Exit I-270 at Riverview Drive and go south 100 yards. The Bridge entrance is on your left. Fees: $8 Member, $12 Non-member, $3 Child In Partnership with: The Confluence Partnership, St. Louis Public Radio, the Saint Louis Brewery and Schlafly Beer Bike Shop Sponsor: REI Stop in for a $3 off coupon, see ad (while supplies last) Flyer: bridgeflyer.pdf
more details» copy to my calendar
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
This Weekend
On Saturday I am riding the Ronald McDonald House Bike Ride - it starts in Forest Park and heads into Ill. It starts at 7:30 if anyone is interested in riding it.
On Sunday, planning to ride early morning. We could meet at Creve Couer Park at the Boathouse and ride out to Crooked Tree for breakfast. Let's meet at the Boathouse around 8:30am.
Mark
On Sunday, planning to ride early morning. We could meet at Creve Couer Park at the Boathouse and ride out to Crooked Tree for breakfast. Let's meet at the Boathouse around 8:30am.
Mark
Saturday, June 05, 2010
The Coming Weeks Rides 6/7-6/13
Folks,
I thought I would be pro-active now that the weekend is half over and I head to DC on Sunday. I come back Wednesday, so of course the Wednesday Night Ride is out. After Thursday morning it will be just the boys in my house, and since the 18 year old boy pretty much makes films and does his own thing, I am planning ahead.
So here are my plans.
I will be doing an evening Ride Thursday night, with John J. John is putting up with my rather slow speeds these days. BTW John is atop a brand new electrically charged Dura Ace Bicycle.
Friday morning I plan to be social and go over and join the Illinois Horseshoe Lake ride.
Saturday I am hoping for something with hills, Chesterfield Valley works, or the Hills of Kirkwood.
Sunday I plan to ride from my house to support Amanda Ls Huntingtons Cure Ride at Creve Coeur Lake, with an after ride loop say to Crooked Tree to enjoy some coffee. That is unless my 18 year old is willing to ride with me around Creve Coeur Lake. In that case I will just ride with him, and drive to and from the lake.
So let me know if your plans coincide and you would like to be company (good or bad). Start times and places are open for input.
Roark
I thought I would be pro-active now that the weekend is half over and I head to DC on Sunday. I come back Wednesday, so of course the Wednesday Night Ride is out. After Thursday morning it will be just the boys in my house, and since the 18 year old boy pretty much makes films and does his own thing, I am planning ahead.
So here are my plans.
I will be doing an evening Ride Thursday night, with John J. John is putting up with my rather slow speeds these days. BTW John is atop a brand new electrically charged Dura Ace Bicycle.
Friday morning I plan to be social and go over and join the Illinois Horseshoe Lake ride.
Saturday I am hoping for something with hills, Chesterfield Valley works, or the Hills of Kirkwood.
Sunday I plan to ride from my house to support Amanda Ls Huntingtons Cure Ride at Creve Coeur Lake, with an after ride loop say to Crooked Tree to enjoy some coffee. That is unless my 18 year old is willing to ride with me around Creve Coeur Lake. In that case I will just ride with him, and drive to and from the lake.
So let me know if your plans coincide and you would like to be company (good or bad). Start times and places are open for input.
Roark
Monday, May 24, 2010
A Post from My Son! - Let Him Know If You Are Interested
I am posting this for Joseph. Please let him or me know if you are interested. ----- Roark
Hey everybody,
In case you didn't know, I will be shooting a new feature film entitled "The Pascal Sign" this summer. The Pascal Sign tells the story of five unique personas during the religious End of Days, as they struggle to answer the difficult question of how one gives life meaning during the end of time. The movie, which will run about two hours, features a professional cast from all over the mid-west, a new High Definition format, and Surround Sound!
Production for The Pascal Sign takes place over the entire month of June, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
There are a series of small non-verbal roles throughout the film for extras and if you are interested in being featured in one of these scenes that would really help us out. Please let me know if any of these work for you and you would like to be involved. Please forward this to any person you think would be interested.
Thanks,
Joe Weil
JUNE 2ND - We will be filming at Local Harvest Grocery, and need employees and shoppers to walk around the store.
JUNE 16TH - We will be setting up Developmental Day Care as an orphanage and need to fill it with kids.
JUNE 17TH - We are filming at Mississippi Mud Coffee Shop and need other patrons.
JUNE 24TH - We are filming at Tom's Bar and Grill and need other bar-goers.
JUNE 26TH - We are filming a hospital sequence and need patients, doctors, etc.
JUNE 30TH - We are filming at a gas station and need others to be filling their cars
Hey everybody,
In case you didn't know, I will be shooting a new feature film entitled "The Pascal Sign" this summer. The Pascal Sign tells the story of five unique personas during the religious End of Days, as they struggle to answer the difficult question of how one gives life meaning during the end of time. The movie, which will run about two hours, features a professional cast from all over the mid-west, a new High Definition format, and Surround Sound!
Production for The Pascal Sign takes place over the entire month of June, and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
There are a series of small non-verbal roles throughout the film for extras and if you are interested in being featured in one of these scenes that would really help us out. Please let me know if any of these work for you and you would like to be involved. Please forward this to any person you think would be interested.
Thanks,
Joe Weil
JUNE 2ND - We will be filming at Local Harvest Grocery, and need employees and shoppers to walk around the store.
JUNE 16TH - We will be setting up Developmental Day Care as an orphanage and need to fill it with kids.
JUNE 17TH - We are filming at Mississippi Mud Coffee Shop and need other patrons.
JUNE 24TH - We are filming at Tom's Bar and Grill and need other bar-goers.
JUNE 26TH - We are filming a hospital sequence and need patients, doctors, etc.
JUNE 30TH - We are filming at a gas station and need others to be filling their cars
Friday, May 21, 2010
Joseph Gives His Highschool Commencement Speech!
Folks I am going to brag one last time (ok I may again). Here is a video of Joseph giving the commencement speech to over 2500 at his graduation ceremony.
Roark
Roark
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Weekend Rides...5/22-5/23
I hope everyone has been enjoying the cool rain riding while I have been enjoying the end of Joseph's High School era. Looks like, if my cold lets up I will be back to riding this weekend.
Saturday though I am open to suggestions I was planning to ride from my house around 9:00 am.
Sunday of course I will be riding for brats and strawberries on the Strawberry Festival Ride. http://www.trailnet.org/documents/berryflyer.pdf
I am of course looking for "good" company. Let me know your plans.
Roark
Saturday though I am open to suggestions I was planning to ride from my house around 9:00 am.
Sunday of course I will be riding for brats and strawberries on the Strawberry Festival Ride. http://www.trailnet.org/documents/berryflyer.pdf
I am of course looking for "good" company. Let me know your plans.
Roark
Friday, May 14, 2010
Saturday and Sunday Riding May 15 and 16th
Saturday looks like a toss-up right now. On Sunday, let's plan to ride out toward St. Albans and Six Flags. We can meet at my house Sunday morning at 8:00 and ride at 8:30. We will try to be back by 1:00pm. My address is 15243 Kempwood Dr. Chesterfield, MO 63017.
Mark
Mark
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Joseph's Induction Into High School Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony
Folks,
One of the advantages of being the blog owner is that I get to post what I want. I thought I would include a video of the induction ceremony of my son Joseph getting inducted into the Ladue High School Hall of Fame.
Roark
One of the advantages of being the blog owner is that I get to post what I want. I thought I would include a video of the induction ceremony of my son Joseph getting inducted into the Ladue High School Hall of Fame.
Roark
Friday, May 07, 2010
Please help.....
I received word from the woman who collects the registration forms for Amanda's HUNTING-TONS for a Cure Bike Ride that she has only about 5 people registered. This event would be a great lunch stop for a longer ride. We would like registrations in by 5/20/10 so that we have enough of everything. It's only $20 and includes lunch, snow cones, music by a DJ, optional t-shirt, raffle/door prizes. Huntingtons has affected our family for years. My mom died from it. My sister has been diagnosed with it. I have not yet been tested for it. Please take time today to send in your registration form.
June 13, 2010
Creve Coeur Park, Sail Boat Cove parking lot
Registration forms can be downloaded (and then mailed in) at http://www.hdsastl.org/
Thanks so much for your help!
Cheri
June 13, 2010
Creve Coeur Park, Sail Boat Cove parking lot
Registration forms can be downloaded (and then mailed in) at http://www.hdsastl.org/
Thanks so much for your help!
Cheri
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Pre Mom's Day Ride
Folks,
Well last week I got in say about 175 miles of bike time. This week I have less days to ride, just Saturday due to Mother's Day and working Friday.
So if your not in shul, or other commitments how about a long 60 mile ride Saturday. I can make up the route, or take suggestions. A 9 am departure from my house would be good.
Roark
Well last week I got in say about 175 miles of bike time. This week I have less days to ride, just Saturday due to Mother's Day and working Friday.
So if your not in shul, or other commitments how about a long 60 mile ride Saturday. I can make up the route, or take suggestions. A 9 am departure from my house would be good.
Roark
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Weekend Bike Rides
Folks,
It seems like its been forever since I was able to ride on a weekend to my hearts content. Well I think I just might be able to slip one in before graduation season sneeks up on me. So I plan to ride assuming the weather holds, Friday (yes I get to take one of my off Fridays!), Saturday, and Sunday! Since I am way out of shape I am not planning on and Frondos or Frodos or even a Gandalf ride.
I am open to reasonable suggestions. My options to begin with include:
Friday - The Horseshoe Lake Contigent Ride (40-50 miles)
Saturday - Tour de Stooges Ride (64 miles)
Sunday - Maeystown Fruehlingsfest Ride (50 miles)
Hope to get back on the right road!
Roark
It seems like its been forever since I was able to ride on a weekend to my hearts content. Well I think I just might be able to slip one in before graduation season sneeks up on me. So I plan to ride assuming the weather holds, Friday (yes I get to take one of my off Fridays!), Saturday, and Sunday! Since I am way out of shape I am not planning on and Frondos or Frodos or even a Gandalf ride.
I am open to reasonable suggestions. My options to begin with include:
Friday - The Horseshoe Lake Contigent Ride (40-50 miles)
Saturday - Tour de Stooges Ride (64 miles)
Sunday - Maeystown Fruehlingsfest Ride (50 miles)
Hope to get back on the right road!
Roark
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