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Free tent camping Friday and Saturday nights.  This includes the use of two shower houses with flush toilets and hot showers.  (A few RV spots w/electricity go for 10 per night but are on a 1st come basis, so you'd better get there early.)

Though the official Decatur Bike Club ride is on Saturday, the routes are marked on the pavement, so we turn it into a three day weekend by riding one of several route choices on Friday and riding again on Sunday.
Great price: $11 (postmarked by 8/24); $16 day of ride; plus they offer a family discount.

Great rest-stop food. The home-cooked mid-day meal at the Christian School is well worth the price ($8 or $9 on day-of-ride).

Great local restaurants with very affordable prices.  We also have had a potluck some years, grilling dogs and burgers right at the campsite.
After the ride we always make an ice cream stop at downtown Arthur pharmacy featuring an old-fashioned soda fountain still in use.
Lots of local events and activities for non-riding spouses and kids. (Rockhome Gardens; Pumpkin Farm; Amish Quilt Auction weekend.)
Less than a 3 hour drive from the south suburbs - straight down I-57.

The ride is on Saturday September 19th, the weekend after the FOS picnic.  Registration and ride start are at the County Fairgrounds.  Hope some can join us!

For more information call (70 418-4550, ask for  Joe or Kathy



]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:25:59 Larry http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1249362602/ http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1249362602/#num1 3rd Annual 329Cycles Bicycles Swap Meet
Sunday, August 16th 6am-2pm
At The AllState Arena
It will be held along with the Wolffs Weekly FleaMarket which is one of Illinois Largest
Last Year over 1,000 Customers Attend our Show and it was a GREAT Success.
Spaces are Limited this year so first come first served!!!
We will have Fixed Gear and Single Speed Vendors
Racing, Cruiser, Vintage, Muscle and Balloon Tire Vendors Galore!
PLEASE CALL Adam with 329 Cycles 630-742-7000 to Book Your Space or have any Questions
Vendor Spaces are $30 PreBooked and $35 The Day of the Event
Hope To See You There!

RIDE ON!!!

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Come join us for a the annual ride to Chesterton, Indiana and a visit to the National Lakeshore Dunes on AUGUST 29TH.  We will leave from the H-F High School parking lot (north side ofthe school) at 9:00 am. Short hops through Homewood and Glenwood will take us to the first of several paved trails that make up the route.  After a stop for lunch we arrive in Chesterton in the afternoon.  If time and weather and riders' legs allow, we will go to the dunes via back roads; about an eight mile ride.

There are several restaurants within walking distance ofthe motels, so we won't have to ride in the dark for dinner, unless the group really wants to. The motels are: Super 8 -219 929 5549 and the Econolodge -219 929 4416. You must make your own motel reservation and cancel if your plans change;  I have reserved my room at the Super 8: the Econolodge is across the highway. Over the years we have stayed at both places, and, while they aren't 5-star, they are clean and adequate. On Sunday we will stop for breakfast in Chesterton and lunch on the way home.

Each day is approximately 50 miles (excluding the optional ride to the National Lakeshore) and 75-80% on paved trails. Join us for good hassle-free cycling and good companionship. Add good weather and good food and what else can you want?

Let me know you are coming, so we don't leave H-F without everyone. My phone number is 708 429 9310. Don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions about the good time to be had by all on August 29th and 30th.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:30:59 Larry http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1247611265/ http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1247611265/#num1
It will be an electrifying game...why blow it by dumping carbon into the air trying to get there?

Bike to the 'Bolts with Footprints! Leaving from Food4Less at 159th & Central in Oak Forest, 6:15 PM SHARP [oh, we'll leave you] for the 7:05 first pitch, we'll bicycle Oak Forest & Midlothian's quite back streets at a leisurely 10-12 MPH, all the way to Standard Bank Stadium at Kenton & Midlothian Turnpike.

Cost: $6, including game ticket. Wear your bike jersey or bike-theme t-shirt for prizes!

Free valet bike parking at the stadium - you can leave the lock! But bring the lights: we'll leave the stadium 15 minutes after the last out, well past sundown. At minimum, you need a front white light and rear reflector - that's the law! Helmets also required.

Pay on the day of, before the ride starts. Please arrive by 6 PM at the latest to take care of this. Cash or check only. And the first 10 people to buy a premium membership to Active Transportation Alliance ($25) get to ride FOR FREE.

YOU MUST RSVP BY July 21, 5 PM. You don't RSVP, you don't ride - it's that simple. Make sure you RSVP for those riding with you.

You can RSVP to footprints@activetrans.org, on Facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Footprints/63874870238 ) or call 312/427-3325x266.]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:41:05 sbuchtel http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1245114126/ http://www.folksonspokes.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1245114126/#num1

By Times Staff | Saturday, May 30, 2009

HOMEWOOD | Cyclists of all ages are invited to attend the Homewood-Flossmoor bike rodeo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20 in the parking lot of Homewood Community Church, 183rd Street and Governors Highway.

The rodeo will include a bicycle safety check, skills competition, raffle, food vendors, moon jump, bike trick show and a Trike Track for preschoolers.

The rodeo's skills competition will consist of eight challenges, judged by local bicycle police officers: snail race, crazy crossroads, rock dodge, demon driveway, cone weave, quick stop, quick turn and scanning. Cyclists who complete all eight challenges will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win a new bike, a bike computer and various other prizes.

The event is free but registration is required. Register at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 S. Highland Ave. in Homewood, or at the Goldberg Center, 3301 Flossmoor Road in Flossmoor. Registration also will be available on site.

The first 50 cyclists who register will receive a new bike helmet. Bikes and helmets will be available for rent that day for 50 cents each.

Helmets will be required for all participants. Those 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be June 27.

For more information call (70 957-PARK or visit http://hfparks.com.]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:02:06 Mark