Author: RideCoordinator

Order Your GEARs Jersey

The GEARs jerseys have proved very popular. They are good looking, are great quality, and are a nice way to represent GEARs out on any ride. Another order is going in soon so read on to find out how to get yours.
To order your GEARs jersey read the following very carefully:
1. See this PDF (Primal Mock3 white) for the jersey being offered.
2. Minimum order of 15 jerseys is required by Primal Wear( I’m sure we will exceed that number).
3. Description: (unisex) men’s sport cut, short sleeve, raglan, full zipper front, 3 rear cargo pockets(women’s cut is not being offered at this time).
4. The cost is $54 ( includes shipping to a single address in Eugene).
5. If you choose not to pick-up your jersey in Eugene, it may be shipped to you for an additional cost(see below).
6. Size: consult the attached sizing chart to determine your size. If you are on the tall size you may need a larger size. If you are larger in the waist, hips or chest you’ll need to take that into consideration. My experience with these jerseys is that they run a tad on the small size and you may need the next size larger? So, if you are still uncertain, DO NOT ORDER ONE OF THESE JERSEYS AS THEY ARE CUSTOM AND CANNOT BE RETURNED.

6. When you are ready to order I will need the following on a separate piece of paper:
  • Your name, address, phone number and email address.
  • The size of jersey requested (unisex-men’s cut only).
  • A check in the amount of $54, made payable to Primal Wear.
  • If you do not want to pick-up your jersey in Eugene, but would preferred it be shipped, indicate the address where it is to be delivered. Also tell me how you want it shipped, for example, the post office, FedX, or UPS. I will notify you of that cost at a later time. Otherwise you may pick-up your jersey in Eugene at no additional cost.
  • Mail to: Richard Hughes, PO Box 5506, Eugene, OR 97405, with the above info.
  • Deadline: I need your order by Nov 30( all orders received after that date will be returned).
  • I anticipate receiving the finished jerseys in about two months after they have been ordered. Once received, you will be contacted to pick-up your jersey from a location in Eugene, yet to be determined.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Richard Hughes
GEARs President
PO Box 5506
Eugene, OR 97405
541-933-5542

 

GEARs Jersey on top of Ventoux

Tandem Captains Needed

Blind Stoker on Co-Motion Tandem (via Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

The City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation program needs some assistance this Tuesday with a group of 8 teenagers from Mobility International USA who are blind. The City will be providing an adaptive bike day with them from 1:45-3:15 at the Amazon Center and they are looking for some folks with tandem bikes who could come and give these kids a biking experience.

They have 4 tandems, but not experienced captains. If there are some folks who have their own tandems and could bring them that would be great if not they can use the City bikes.

Contact Patty to volunteer:

Patty Prather
City of Eugene- Adaptive Recreation
2580 Hilyard St.
541-682-6365
www.eugene-or.gov/recadaptive

More information on Adaptive Recreation Services:

Located at Hilyard Community Center, Adaptive Recreation Services provides year-round, community-based recreational, social, and educational programs for Eugene area children, teens and adults with disabilities. We provide participants with the opportunity to develop new skills, enhance awareness of their community and natural environment, build self-confidence, and recognize personal potential.

 

Bike to the First Friday ArtWalk

via: Jim Wilcox of BikeLane:

The Lane Arts Council and Saturday Market will offer attended bike parking for this Friday’s Eugene ArtWalk on Kesey Square in Downtown Eugene. About 20 bike spaces are available. There is no fee, but users must bring their own lock. Bike parking is available from 5:00 PM to 8:15. The ArtWalk runs from 5:30 to 8:00. Here is a map.

For more information on the ArtWalk, click on this link: http://www.lanearts.org/communityarts/firstfriday.php

–Racks loaned via the Eugene Safe Routes to School program and service provided by VeloGuy Mobile Bicycle Service and BikeLane.

Artwalk Flyer

Final Open House for Ped/Bike Master Plan

Please come to the final Open House for Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan on Monday, Sept. 26 where there will be an opportunity for public feedback on the plan from 5 – 7 p.m. in the downtown Eugene Public Library‘s Bascom-Tykeson Room. At the open house, copies of the plan as well as large versions of the maps will be available for review.Comment forms will be provided and City staff will be on hand to answer questions and take note of public comments.
City staff are seeking input on this draft plan through Oct. 14. The plan can be found at www.eugenepedbikeplan.org where feedback is also being accepted. Staff will present the plan to the City Council on Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Please contact Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld at 541-682-5343 or rob.inerfeld@ci.eugene.or.us with any questions.

 

 

September General Meeting- Death Valley Tour

General Meeting – Death Valley tour presented by Gary Cook Countryside Pizza, 645 River Road, Eugene

Ghost Bike
Ghost Bike in Death Valley. Via flickr: hluisi

This month we are pleased to have long time GEARS member and ride leader Gary Cook present his tour of Death Valley and the surrounding areas of California and Nevada, finished in Jan/Feb of 2010. Gary is a very familiar face to anyone that has been on a GEARS Recreational Ride. He is always available to help guide riders on the correct route, to help change a flat, or offer one of many stories about touring or recreational riding. To Gary, there is no bad ride or difficult hill to climb, he just puts the pedals in motion and moves to the next bend of the road! He is a master at telling touring stories and has a special story about a trip to the Kelso Ranger station in the Mojave Preserve. He mentions, “You will have to attend the General Meeting to get the whole truth.” It is always a pleasure to “live” a cycling tour through slides and stories and Gary will make that happen.

Over the Top!

“Over the Top” is a 2 day fully supported road cycling event between Oakridge, Oregon and Blue River, Oregon.  Cyclists will ride  the low traffic scenic Aufderheide Drive, (FS Rd 19), past majestic old growth forests and cascading waterfalls.  This is a challenging ride with over 3000 feet of elevation gain.  Riders will cycle in one direction on the first day, then back to their respective starting points on the second day.   Great food… Good friends and a weekend of cycling memories  awaits you.  Mark your calendar for October 1st & 2nd or better yet sign up today.  Registration is limited to 100 riders.

All meals, Friday and Saturday night lodging, aid stations, snacks, baggage transfer, sag wagon, mechanical support, and route maps are included in the registration fee.  Riders check in on Friday afternoon, September 30, settle in to comfortable lodging and hospitality.

Registration (http://rideoverthetop.eventbrite.com/) closes on 9/27/2011 or when 100 riders are confirmed.  Please select your starting point in Oakridge or Blue River by clicking on the “ticket type.”  Riders will be about equally split between the starting points.

Lodging:  Friday and Saturday night lodging is included in the registration fee.  The primary lodging and check-in point in Oakridge is the Oakridge Hostel, with space for 25 guests.  Additional lodging will be arranged through local motels a short distance away.  Likewise in Blue River, the primary lodging and gathering place for the ride is the McKenzie River Mountain Resort.  Additional lodging will be arranged with nearby motels as needed.

Safety:  Cyclists must wear safety rated (CSPC) helmets while underway on the ride.  Cyclists must observe all applicable laws and must ride in a safe and courteous manner.  Multiple aid stops along the route will provide fresh snacks, hydration, comfort stations, and friendly greeters.

SAG:  The course will close at 5 PM.  Riders still out will be given an opportunity to ride the sag to their destination.  If they decline, they will be on their own.