Tales From The Trails

This year has just flown by. I would like to summarize the positive direction our Chapter took through the year with respect to safety.

First, we had eleven new member volunteers step up to the plate and assume the responsibilities as our Chapter’s newest Road Captains. These individuals, as well as our veteran Road Captains, deserve special recognition for all their

hard work and sacrifice in really truly making our Group ride activities safe for our Chapter.

Second, I would like to give special thanks and recognition to our Head Road Captain, Tom Ireland. Tom was appointed this year as Head Road Captain. Tom has done a tremendous job of keeping the Road Captain program strong and organized.

Third, we introduced to our newsletter in January 2006 a new column called “Tales from the Trails”. The column is designed around safety questions from our Chapter members relating to their own riding experiences and real life situations out on the pavement “trails”. A few of our Road Captains wrote and discussed in detail many safety issues observed in our Group rides.

These articles are archived on our website: tchog.org for your review. This years articles covered various situations including merging traffic situations; erratic rider skills during Group rides; steering/counter steering; a basic tool kit for bikes; passing in Group rides; two-up riding considerations; Group riding formations; traction loss and control and finally, cycle wisdom (humor).

So please forward any of your questions or observations to the Safety Officer or any of our Road Captains.

Enjoy a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

David