Club Insurance
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Many people have asked about our club insurance policy and what it covers. As an affiliate of the League of American Bicyclists we are eligible to participate in their Insurance Program administered by American Specialty. You can go to their web site www.amerspec.com/lab for more information. We have general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and a general aggregate of $3,000,000 on a per event basis. Only our members or guests who have completely filled out our membership/guest form and have signed them are covered. This is why we require everyone to completely fill out and sign a new membership form each year. Also, ride leaders take note that you must have all guests completely fill out the Guest Rider Release on the back of our sign-in sheet or we will not be covered if they have an accident!! Under our policy, our members/guests have Accident Medial Coverage of $10,000 per person per accident excess of a $500 per claim deductible and excess of any other valid and collectible insurance. There is also Accidental Death & Dismemberment of $5,000 per person per accident. For more information, please visit the League’s web site:
Bike Shop Discounts
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Please patronize our local bike shops as they do offer a valuable service that mail order companies cannot; and don't forget that almost all area bicycle shops offer our members a 10% discount on items purchased. Just tell them that you are a member of Folks on Spokes.
Web Page for Road Riders
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A new website provides expert advice for road cyclists. www.RoadBikeRider.com concentrates on road riding, the resurgent side of cycling that has been on the back burner in the traditional bike media. It is the product of Ed Pavelka and Fred Matheny, life-long cycling writers and holders of a number of cycling records. Their site and publishing company specialize in expert "how to" advice for road cyclists. To open the flow of technique and training advice, the RoadBikeRider.com website presents numerous "how to" articles and other helpful information. The website offers free individualized answers to training and technique questions.
E-Newsletter
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The League of American Bicyclists recently launched an electronic newsletter, available to members, clubs, advocacy organizations, the bicycle industry and other interested parties. The biweekly e-newsletter provides timely coverage of issues of importance regarding bicycling advocacy and education, news of the League and affiliated organizations (including a calendar of events), and other subjects of interest to cyclists. To be added to the distribution list or send news, please e-mail bikeleague@bikeleague.org.
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers:
Our Annual Meeting and Election of Officers was held on November 8th, 2024 New officers
were elected for the 2025 term. See a listing of officers on the Contact Us page.