Hi all, Please see Shira’s request, from Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes, below. If you or someone you know are interested please let Shira or me know! Thanks, Laurie Begin forwarded message: From: Shira Gordon Date: June 12, 2024 at 16:47:44 EDT To: WABITS Coordinator <wabitscoordinator@...> Cc: MWABA INC <mwaba.inc@...> Subject: tandem captains or groups in Richmond and/or Reston, VA?  Hi Laurie and Ed, Two visually impaired people have reached out to MWABA, one who lives in Reston, and one in Richmond, asking if we know of anyone interested in riding a tandem with them. I don't think they have their own tandems, but it's possible that MWABA could help them find a tandem or loan them one. Do you know of any potential interested captains in either location? For Richmond, do you have a contact for RATS? The woman in Reston is 5'2", and I don't know how tall the man in Richmond is. Thanks! Shira ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shira Gordon Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) Board Member (847) 217-9505

Hi all, The Blueberries and Barrens ride is on for Wednesday, 7/10! Please be ready to roll at 9:30 since it looks like a hot day. Ride details are below. Thanks, Laurie and Ed Wednesday July 10, 2024 Start time: 9:30 am Blueberries and Barrens 29 mile ride Start location: Batsto Village 31 Batsto Rd Hammonton, NJ 08037 Join us for a midweek ride through the blueberry fields and Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Hopefully we will get a chance to see the blueberry harvesting machines in action. We are planning to have lunch after the ride at the Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40486776 Ride leaders: Ed and Laurie Barr 703-909-3226 wabitscoordinator@...

 Hi all, We currently have two planned rides for July. The Harper's impromptu ride a couple of weeks ago worked out well. If you see a beautiful day coming up and would like to announce a ride just let us know and we'll help spread the word. Thanks, Laurie and Ed Wednesday July 10, 2024 Start time: 9:30 am Blueberries and Barrens 29 mile ride Start location: Batsto Village 31 Batsto Rd Hammonton, NJ 08037 Join us for a midweek ride through the blueberry fields and Pine Barrens of New Jersey. Hopefully we will get a chance to see the blueberry harvesting machines in action. We are planning to have lunch after the ride at the Sweetwater Marina and Riverdeck. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40486776 Ride leaders: Ed and Laurie Barr 703-909-3226 wabitscoordinator@... Sunday July 28, 2024 Start time: 10:00 am Winfield to Union Bridge 41 mile ride Start location: Mayeski Park, W Old Liberty Dr Sykesville MD 21784 This is a scenic, low-traffic, 41 mile ride from Mayeski Park in Winfield (Sykesville street address) to Union Bridge. Porta potties are available at the ride start. Rest stop will be at the Flood Zone at mile 27.6 (food, drinks, bathroom, outside picnic tables under shade trees). All roads are paved except for half a mile of smooth, hard packed stone at mile 21. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46130980 The Flood Zone: floodzonebrewery.com Ride leaders: Phil and Andrea David

Sorry, but we are cancelling our New Oxford Express tandem ride from Taneytown on Sunday. Forecast is for temperatures well in the 90's with a chance of thunderstorms. We hope to reschedule this ride later in the season. best wishes and happy tandem riding Mike & Evie

Hello Tandem Riders, Given this beautiful weather, and that so far have 4 interested teams, we have decided to call an impromptu tandem ride. This will be a make up for the May ride that was cancelled for rain. Yes it is Three Covered Bridges, starting from Utica Park. The ride leaders will use this 41 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43631388 We are also including a shorter 27 miles version: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46533327 This ride is a long time club favorite and passes through three covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. The terrain is rolling and nearly perfect for tandems, with approximately 1600 ft of elevation change over 41.6 miles. There are several parks along the route where we can regroup and / or take rest breaks. We will also pass through Emmitsburg, where drinks and snacks are available, and Mt St. Mary's University. We will use the tunnel under US 15 at Mt. St. Mary's to avoid crossing the highway. We also pass near Thurmont, where food and drinks are also available. The ride start location is Utica Park, which has restrooms: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Utica+Park/@39.521394,-77.402111,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c9c5bdfa0ca727:0xfed71c402fe33ddc!8m2!3d39.5137421!4d-77.4017286!16s%2Fg%2F1td3sgld?hl=en-US&entry=ttu Please join us if you can. - Dave & Julie Harper 571-436-2286 703-608-8416

Hi all, We currently have one tandem ride planned for June. We welcome impromptu rides! Thanks, Laurie June 22, 2024 @ 9:30 Taneytown Memorial Park Park Rd and MD 140 Taneytown, MD 21787 Join us for a ride from Taneytown Memorial Park to New Oxford, PA. Enjoy tandem friendly terrain and low traffic roads! Plan to have lunch in middle of ride at Pizza Garden Italian Restaurant in New Oxford. Park in Park Road lot, NOT the playground lot. Portable toilets available at the start. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38930643 Ride leaders: Mike and Evie Reinsel mreinsel1@...

Hi All, Saturday’s Three Covered Bridges ride is cancelled due to forecasted rain. We will try to reschedule for later this year. - Dave

Hello Tandem Riders, Julie and I will be leading the Three Covered Bridges ride for Saturday May 18 at 9:30 AM. This ride is a long time club favorite and passes through three covered bridges in Frederick County, MD. The terrain is rolling and nearly perfect for tandems, with approximately 1600 ft of elevation change over 41.6 miles. There are several parks along the route where we can regroup and / or take rest breaks. We will also pass through Emmitsburg, where drinks and snacks are available, and Mt St. Mary's University. We will use the tunnel under US 15 at Mt. St. Mary's to avoid crossing the highway. We also pass near Thurmont, where food and drinks are also available. The ride start location is Utica Park, which has restrooms: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Utica+Park/@39.521394,-77.402111,14z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c9c5bdfa0ca727:0xfed71c402fe33ddc!8m2!3d39.5137421!4d-77.4017286!16s%2Fg%2F1td3sgld?hl=en-US&entry=ttu We will be using this RWGPS route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43631388 I have made one change to the route from last year to eliminate a fairly steep hill. We had 6 tandems and 2 singles on this ride last July and everyone seemed to enjoy it. We hope you will join us on Saturday May 18. - Dave & Julie Harper 571-436-2286 703-608-8416

Hi all, Ed and I really enjoyed the first tandem ride of the season in April. It was great to meet, ride, and socialize with the MWABA captains and blind stokers! Next up is the Three Covered Bridges with Dave and Julie Harper on May 18. The ride dates for June and July have both moved one week later than the original schedule I sent out. I am attaching an updated schedule with the changed dates marked in red, and they have been updated on the BBC and PPTC calendars. We hope to see you on a ride soon! Thanks, Laurie and Ed

FYI Begin forwarded message: From: Gear-To-Go Tandems <rich@...> Date: April 14, 2024 at 16:51:19 EDT Subject: 2024 Gear-To-Go Tandems Tours Reply-To: Gear-To-Go Tandems <rich@...>  2024 Gear-To-Go Tandems Tours View this email in your browser Gear-To-Go Tandems 2024 Cycling Vacation Tours Come tour with Rich and Lindy, riding through tandem friendly countryside. Tours are created with tandem riding in mind, combining beautiful views, the best roads and routes, and interesting sights along the way. The tours include motels (no camping), six dinners, five Happy Hours, detailed route cue sheets, maps, and baggage transfer. Tours are limited to 9 couples on tandems. Share ride highlights and laugh with the other tandem riders at our numerous group get-togethers/Happy Hours and group dinners. Catch up with your tandem friends or make new friends in these welcoming tandem tours. The start/finish points for the following two French Canada Tours are the same. They are set-up so you can do both tours and enjoy two weeks of supported touring in this beautiful area. We only have two rooms left for each tour, so it is time to sign up! If you do both tours, you will receive a $500 discount on the combined price of the tours. French Canada Rivers & Lakes Sunday, July 27th through Sunday, August 4th Join us for a weeklong tandem tour in French Canada, with its love of biking, foods, and friendly people. Ride along the rivers in Montreregie and the Eastern Townships east of Montreal. Once a vast plain of forest, this area is filled with orchards and rolling fields. Enjoy the culture, from the food to the homes that have a decidedly French-Canadian flair. Quebec has focused on being bicycle friendly and in shows in so many ways. This is a fun tour with lots to see and tandem friendly rides. Visit a Pioneer Village in Drummondville. See the Biophare in Sorel-Tracy. Explore the Granby Nature Park. We'll make use of many of the dedicated bike trails in the region. Mostly flat to rolling riding on quiet country roads. Come on north and enjoy. Bon Voyage! The tour package includes: Eight (8) days of Quebec hospitality Seven (7) days of riding Eight (8) nights lodging Six (6) dinners Three (3) breakfasts Five (5) afternoon Wine/Beer/Cider & Munchie 'Happy Hour' get-togethers Maps and cue sheets Baggage transfers Tour is limited to nine couples on tandems. Total cost per Couple is $4500 More Information on French Canada Rivers & Lakes Tour French Canada Sunday, August 4th through Monday, August 12th Join us for a weeklong tandem tour in French Canada, with its spectacular people, foods, and traditions. Ride your tandem in Montreregie and the Eastern Townships, south and east of Montreal. Enjoy the cultural and architectural heritage, riding through hamlets and villages considered the most beautiful in Quebec. This is a fun tour with lots to see and tandem friendly rides. Mostly flat to rolling riding on quiet country roads. Tour old forts, visit cideries and ride past apple orchards. Visit a duck farm, cheese shops, and some of the best chocolate shops in the world. Walk around lovely villages. Come on north and enjoy. Bon Voyage! The tour package includes: Eight (8) days of Quebec hospitality Seven (7) days of riding Eight (8) nights lodging Six (6) dinners Six (6) breakfasts Five (5) afternoon Wine/Beer/Cider & Munchie 'Happy Hour' get-togethers Maps and cue sheets Baggage transfers Tour is limited to nine couples on tandems. Total cost per Couple is $4600 More Information on French Canada Tour =========================================== Rich Shapiro Gear-To-Go Tandems 1 Dahinda Rd. Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-354-3102 http://www.gtgtandems.com Rich@... Saranac Lake Tandem Rally June 7-9, 2024 http://www.gtgtandems.com/sltr.html Tandem Tours: http://www.gtgtandems.com/tours2012.html Santana test rides by appointment =========================================== Copyright © 2024 Gear-To-Go Tandems, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Gear-To-Go Tandems 1 Dahinda RdSaran

FYI Begin forwarded message: From: MTR2024 <info@...> Date: April 17, 2024 at 21:24:22 EDT Subject: Registration now available - Midwest Tandem Rally MTR2024 Ankeny Reply-To: MTR2024 <mtrquestions@...>  Registration now available - Midwest Tandem Rally MTR2024 Ankeny View in browser 2024 Midwest Tandem Rally Ankeny, IA August 30 - September 2 The 2024 Midwest Tandem Rally plans are rolling along. The website is active, and registration is now open. Register Here Note: If the http://MidwestTandemRally.org page is displaying a message that states "Registration is not open", you are viewing a previous version of the website. Please try one of these fixes. 1) close your previous tab on your browser and reopen http://MidwestTandemRally.org, 2) clear your web browser history and cache, then reopen http://MidwestTandemRally.org again. For more information, visit our website: http://MidwestTandemRally.org Join us on Facebook Midwest Tandem Rally to see all the latest updates. If you have any questions, email: mtrquestions@... Midwest Tandem Rally Ankeny, Iowa You received this email because you attended a past Tandem Rally or you subscribed to receive updates on our website: MidwestTandemRally.org Since our email distribution software has limited capacity, we request one email address per team. unsubscribe

The Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) and WABITS are co-hosting a ride on April 20th. We'll meet at the Bethesda metro at 10. Participants can do a 20 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763933 which starts at the Bethesda metro, goes down the Capital Crescent Trail, and then goes up the Rock Creek Trail; or a 29 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763966 We're planning on getting lunch at Fish Taco in Bethesda after the ride. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/uZbohZjvfzL5keH48 You can ride a tandem with your own partner or a single bike, or we can pair you with an MWABA stoker. Email mwaba.inc@... or you can call or text me (847-217-9505) if you have any questions. If anyone is interested in any other tandem rides with MWABA, our upcoming rides are posted on our website: gomwaba.org, you can also sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK7MGbI8HTBErKRKnpjPABUb3rXacwVgHLCgQZ5JYW8jPDhg/viewform or email: mwaba.inc@... Hopefully see you on April 20th or another ride soon! Shira ---------------------------- Shira Gordon MWABA Board Member (847) 217-9505

Hi all, We are looking forward to riding with you all this summer! Our first planned tandem ride of 2024 is April 20 @ 10:00; details are below. Additionally, the BBC season opener is Sunday April 14 @ 9:30. Impromptu rides are always welcome! Thanks, Laurie Saturday April 20, 2024 @ 10:00 Start: Bethesda Metro Kiss and Ride - corner of Woodmont Ave and North Lane ~7514 Woodmont Ave Bethesda MD 20814 Ride leader Shira Gordon - 847-217-9505 The Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) and WABITS are co-hosting a ride on April 20th. We'll meet at the Bethesda metro at 10. Participants can do a 20 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763933 which starts at the Bethesda metro, goes down the Capital Crescent Trail, and then goes up the Rock Creek Trail; or a 29 mile route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45763966 We're planning on getting lunch at Fish Taco in Bethesda after the ride. Please sign up here: https://forms.gle/uZbohZjvfzL5keH48 You can ride a tandem with your own partner or a single bike, or we can pair you with an MWABA stoker. Email mwaba.inc@... or you can call or text me (847-217-9505) if you have any questions. If anyone is interested in any other tandem rides with MWABA, our upcoming rides are posted on our website: gomwaba.org, you can also sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK7MGbI8HTBErKRKnpjPABUb3rXacwVgHLCgQZ5JYW8jPDhg/viewform or email: mwaba.inc@...

Hello Tandem Riders Hope you are staying dry and gaining even more motivation to ride! Don't forget to RSVP for the BBC Season Opener by April 10 if you are staying for food. (BBC members only for food after the ride--well worth joining the club for so many reasons if you are not a member--plenty of free things throughout the year) Evie and I, plus at least 2 more tandems, will be there. We plan to do the 38-mile route--very tandem friendly:) Also, prices increase on April 8 for the BBC Chestertown Weekend over Memorial Day. GREAT tandem country and very well priced for all the amenities you get at historic Washington College. Evie and I will be there this year--we've been to 35+ of these and can't say enough good things about it. Link to the BBC Chestertown weekend follows: 2024 flyer.odt (baltobikeclub.org) Safe cycling and best wishes, Mike and Evie ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Baltimore Bicycling Club <president-baltobikeclub.org@...> To: "mreinsel1@..." <mreinsel1@...> Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:01:03 AM EDT Subject: BBC 2024 Season Opener Sunday April 14 From Taneytown Baltimore Bicycling Club 4th ANNUAL SEASON OPENER SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2024 TANEYTOWN MEMORIAL PARK Four scenic, low traffic, mostly rolling terrain rides will be available. Choice of 27, 38, or 47 mile routes with leaders! For details see: BBC Rides Calendar Click for details on flyer RELAX and SOCIALIZE after the ride with bagels & fixings. RSVP by April 10th for Post-ride Free for BBC members but you must RSVP Bring your own drinks for post-ride. RSVP for post-ride social to Gloria Epstein at carlglo@... Baltimore Bicycling Club | 1001 Frederick Rd., Unit 3242, Catonsville, MD 21228 Unsubscribe mreinsel1@... Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by president@... powered by Try email marketing for free today!

From: Team HOTT <houstoniansontandems@...> Date: March 9, 2024 at 10:46:43 EST To: edbarrjr@... Subject: Fayetteville Tandem Rally Registration Now Open Reply-To: houstoniansontandems@...  Fayetteville Tandem Rally Registration Now Open Fayetteville Tandem Rally '24 - Register Now! Fayetteville Tandem Rally '24 SEPT. 26 – SEPT. 29, 2024 Hosted by Roxanne & Hank Theiss Registration is now open! Three days of urban bike trails, scenic roads, and (optional) gravel rides around Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas! Click here to read all of the details and to register. With support from Experience Fayetteville and TEAM HOTT – Houstonians on Tandems Together Copyright © 2024 Houstonians On Tandems Together, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you've attended a past Team HOTT hosted event or you're a tandem bicycle rider who may be interested in the ride. To opt out, update your preferences below. Our mailing address is: Houstonians On Tandems Together 2043 Pinewoods WaySpring, TX 77386 Add us to your address book Prefer not to receive any future email from Houstonians On Tandems? You can unsubscribe from this list.

Begin forwarded message: From: Rich Shapiro: Saranac Lake Tandem Rally <Rich@...> Date: March 17, 2024 at 21:45:07 EST To: Ed <edbarrjr@...> Subject: Saranac Lake Tandem Rally Reply-To: Rich Shapiro: Saranac Lake Tandem Rally <Rich@...>  Saranac Lake Tandem Rally View this email in your browser The 14th Annual Saranac Lake Tandem Rally Friday through Sunday, June 7th to 9th, 2024 Get on your tandem and ride with us on one of the three scenic routes Saturday and Sunday. With the terrain ranging from rolling to hilly, the rides will be fun for both families and speedsters. The first section of the new Adirondack Rail Trail is open from Lake Placid to Saranac Lake. We will utilize this wonderful new addition on Friday's Ice Cream ride and as part of one of the long rides over the weekend. Both days have rides ranging from 14 miles to metric centuries. Detailed cue sheets and maps are provided for all rides. Following the rides, we'll gather for a barbecue and socializing. We'll provide the main course such as BBQ, hamburgers, hot dogs, vegetarian lasagna, vegetarian pizza, etc.; as well as a range of drinks, and picnic necessities. We ran the Southern Tier Tandem Rally for 17 years, so this will be our 30th tandem rally and will continue the tradition of hosting the best small tandem rally in the country! Families join the rides with child stokers as well as trailers with smaller children. The rides, the barbecue, and the chance to share stories with other tandem pairs, all combine to make a great weekend. SCHEDULE: The fun begins Friday! The rally begins Friday afternoon at 3:00 with a 'get-acquainted' 11-19 mile group ride (sign-in starts at 2:30). There will be a wine and cheese and hors-d'oeurves get-together at 7PM Friday night at our house, rally headquarters. Saturday and Sunday you will be able to choose from a variety of rides to suit your distance and terrain desires. Following the rides we gather back at our house for an afternoon of socializing. Pre-registration: received by May 25th - $90 for the three days or $40 per bike for Sunday only. Late registration is $15 extra. Saturday & Sunday sign-in is from 8:30 to 9:00; rides begin at 9:00. Registration for each day will be limited to 30 tandem teams. Registration form and waiver must be filled out. Helmets are required. Registration and lodging information can be found at: http://www.gtgtandems.com/sltr.html =========================================== Rich Shapiro Gear-To-Go Tandems 1 Dahinda Rd. Saranac Lake, NY 12983 518-354-3102 http://www.gtgtandems.com Rich@... Tandem Tours: http://www.gtgtandems.com/tours2012.html Santana test rides by appointment =========================================== This email was sent to EdBarrJr@... why did I get this? unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences Gear-To-Go Tandems · 1 Dahinda Rd · Saranac Lake, NY 12983 · USA

Begin forwarded message: From: Eastern Tandem Rally <easterntandemrally@...> Date: March 17, 2024 at 21:14:40 EST To: edbarrjr@... Subject: ETR 2024 Registration Still Open Reply-To: easterntandemrally@...  ETR 2024 Registration Still Open View this email in your browser Just a reminder, ETR registration is open. It's going to be a great weekend in Gettysburg, PA from June 7-9, 2024. Don't miss it! For more info, click here. Copyright © 2024 Eastern Tandem Rally, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up for ETR updates. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

FYI. Stan & Jenny Sunderwirth were active and enthusiastic members of the local tandem community. They graciously hosted the annual ride planning meeting in their Ellicott City home, for several years, before moving to Colorado. I am forwarding this message from Peggy Dymond. Hope someone from B-W tandems is able to attend. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Peggy Dymond <mmdymond67@...> To: Tom Dymond <tedymond@...>; Michael Reinsel <mreinsel1@...>; Ed & Laurie Barr <edbarrjr@...> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 06:30:29 PM EDT Subject: Fwd: Jenny Sunderwirth Memorial Thought maybe we should circulate among the CRABS / WABITS some of whom knew Sunderwirths well. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Stan Sunderwirth <sasunderwirth@...> Date: Sun, Mar 10, 2024 at 1:11 PM Subject: Jenny Sunderwirth Memorial To: Gmail <sasunderwirth@...> East Coast Friends of Jenny, There will be a memorial and celebration of life for Jenny Sunderwirth on April 20, 2024 from 11:30-2:30 at Fiddler’s Bar & Grill, 1 Mayapple Dr., Carlisle, PA 17015. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by eulogies and a short video. We had a memorial for Jenny in Colorado a couple weeks ago for her many Colorado friends but will have another in PA for her family and friends out East. Please pass this along to anyone you know who loved Jenny but didn’t get it – as I couldn’t find everyone’s email address, especially her Penn State friends. I know that it’s a bit of a hike for some of you and if you can’t make it, that’s totally understandable but I wanted to offer up the chance and PA was more central to Jenny’s family. I will need a head count for the caterer soon, so RSVP to me as soon as possible. Indicate if you want vegetarian. The facility cannot guarantee vegan or gluten free, so plan accordingly. Stan Sunderwirth 443-629-7826 Sent from Mail for Windows Virus-free.www.avast.com