The first run of GEARs jerseys should be delivered within the next week or two.
If you missed out on that order here’s a new (and easier to use) order that will go in at the end of the month (for delivery in June).
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Category: Recreational
GEARs Jersey at Paul's Bicycle Way of Life
GEARs jerseys are now available at Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life, 234 West 6th Avenue, Eugene (541) 344-4150. Unisex sport cut, short sleeve, raglan, full zipper front, 3 rear cargo pockets. Cost is $79.
The GEARs jersey design includes, The Three Sisters, Spencer’s Butte, Skinner’s Butte, Fern Ridge Reservoir, Mt.Pisgah, The Willamette River, The Mckenzie River and of course trees.
Multi-Day Tour Planning
The GEARs Bike Tour Committee is planning a multi-day GEARs tour and we need your input. If you’re possibly interested in a GEARs multi-day ride next summer, please complete the BRIEF 4-item survey at the link below by Sunday, Feb. 6. We will use the survey data to help us create a ride you will enjoy! More information about the Tour will appear in future news pieces & in the GEARs newsletter. Thanks for your help: GEARs Tour Survey Link
If you have any questions, or would like to help plan a multi-day tour, please contact Sue Wolling at sue@eugenegear.org
January General Meeting- Tour Presentation
Don’t miss the January GEARs General Meeting:
Bob & Linda’s Tour Presentation
Tuesday, January 18th, 6-8 p.m.
Countryside Pizza & Grill (645 River Road)
Have you ever contemplated a long distance cross-country bicycle tour? Did you ever wonder what gear was necessary and if you had the mental and physical stamina to succeed? Bob and Linda Metzger share “dos and don’ts” of their 2700 mile 2010 bicycle tour from Chicago to Eugene at the January General Meeting. The one hourpresentation (with plenty of time for questions and answers) will focus on planning your trip and route, choosing the right bicycle and equipment, clothing selection, physical conditioning prior to your trip,mental preparedness, and how to fuel your “engine” (nutrition / hydration). A host of other valuable resources will be provided along with trip photographs. Plan on attending, and perk your interest in bicycle touring.
Bob and Linda recently moved to Eugene, after selling their coffee business in the Midwest. Bob is a retired petroleum geologist. Linda teaches fitness at the University of Oregon
An “Adventurous” Offer for GEARs Members
Are you a GEARs member? I certainly hope so. At only $12/year it’s a steal! By being a member you not only help our work, you also receive our newsletter, e-mail alerts, invitations to events, and discounts at an increasing number of bicycle friendly businesses (Bike Rewards) around the greater Eugene area.
As another bonus of GEARs membership we are excited to offer 50 free Adventure Cycling trial memberships to our members.
Adventure Cycling has been dubbed “America’s bicycle travel experts” and is a great resource for thousands of cyclists. Adventure Cycling Association’s nonprofit mission is to inspire people of all ages to travel by bicycle for fitness, fun, and self-discovery. Founded in 1974 as Bikecentennial, Adventure Cycling is the premier bicycle travel organization in North America with 44,500 members nationwide.
For a limited time Adventure Cycling is offering complimentary trial memberships (a $40 value) to members of select clubs, and GEARs has been chosen as one. Sign-up now!
Your free membership will include:
- 9 issues of Adventure Cyclist magazine
- Discounts on Adventure Cycling maps
- The Cyclosource catalog – a book, map, & gear guide
- The Cyclists’ Yellow Pages online – premier trip planning guide
- Access to Adventure Cycling special organized tours
This free trial membership is valid only to new Adventure Cycling members and must be sent to a U.S. mailing address.
Use this special link to sign up for the free trial membership: http://tinyurl.com/ACGEARS
If you’re not a member of GEARs yet and would like to join and take advantage of this great offer you can sign up here first.
Take Me to Cooky’s: Riding Solo from Eugene to DC
The next GEARs General Meeting will be special presentation and discussion titled “Take Me to Cooky’s: Riding Solo from Eugene to DC.” One woman, 3500 miles, two front panniers, and a wave of good tidings. Join us for a slide presentation followed by Q & A of Heidi Beierle’s ride across the country. Beierle scored the best place to stop for pie, negotiated simultaneous attack by swarming mosquitoes and a red tail hawk, and accepted the comfort offered by a Missouri family in the midst of a record-breaking heat wave. Along the way, she delivered window decals to businesses along the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail and interviewed a hundred people about bicycle touring and living rurally. Ride with us through a story of enthusiasm, the unexpected, and concern for others that pictures the people, places, and chance encounters that put the adventure in cycling.
Please bring a seasonal tea time treat to share with others. Friends, family, and children are encouraged to attend.
Take Me to Cooky’s: Riding Solo from Eugene to DC.
Saturday, December 11, 3-4 p.m., Bascom Room of the Eugene Public Library
