Tri-City Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Est. 1966
P.O. Box 465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Tri-City Bicycle Club
News and Views
Est. 1966
TCBC supports the Bicycle Alliance of Washington, League of American Bicyclists, and Adventure Cycling Association.
Support the Bicycle Alliance of Washington and encourage other motorists to "SHARE THE ROAD" with this new license plate from Washington Department of Licensing.
Click image to obtain this new plate.
Click image to obtain this new plate.
For previous front page articles, see the Archive page.
"Wall of Shame"
TCBC wants to publish a "Wall of Shame" on our website. Please send your digital photos of local trouble spots to the info email address at bottom.
The goal is to increase pressure on local agencies to remove or improve hazards to cyclists. A good example is any storm drain with long slots parallel to the roadway. Send a picture and description of the location.
ALSO: We will register your complaint with BicycleWatch.Org.
TCBC wants to publish a "Wall of Shame" on our website. Please send your digital photos of local trouble spots to the info email address at bottom.
The goal is to increase pressure on local agencies to remove or improve hazards to cyclists. A good example is any storm drain with long slots parallel to the roadway. Send a picture and description of the location.
ALSO: We will register your complaint with BicycleWatch.Org.
WANTED - Your Photos
We want to see what TCBC members are doing. Photos on the left banner of most of these pages come from TCBC members. Send yours to the webmaster, or send a link if you have them in an online gallery.
We want to see what TCBC members are doing. Photos on the left banner of most of these pages come from TCBC members. Send yours to the webmaster, or send a link if you have them in an online gallery.
Copyright © 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club · All Rights reserved · E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Copyright © 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club · All Rights reserved · E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Copyright (c) 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club - All Rights reserved - E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Two Tours to Tantalize
Join fellow cyclists for the First Annual Teapot Dome Tour. Leave Benton City on Saturday, May 31, for a photo opportunity at the historic Teapot Dome Service Station. Fuel up on the way at Prosser's Blue Goose, then pack in some ice cream at Dairy Fair in Sunnyside. After snapshots at Teapot Dome, head for Toppenish for dinner and a snooze.
Return Sunday, June 1, via Mabton and Prosser. See the Tours page for details.
George Kyriazis and Jane Sereda have planned an overnight tour to Walla Walla on July 19-20. Highlights of this trip are dinner at the Destinations Grill in the restored train depot, plus a winery tour or three. Details for the WW tour are posted on the Tours page.
Join fellow cyclists for the First Annual Teapot Dome Tour. Leave Benton City on Saturday, May 31, for a photo opportunity at the historic Teapot Dome Service Station. Fuel up on the way at Prosser's Blue Goose, then pack in some ice cream at Dairy Fair in Sunnyside. After snapshots at Teapot Dome, head for Toppenish for dinner and a snooze.
Return Sunday, June 1, via Mabton and Prosser. See the Tours page for details.
George Kyriazis and Jane Sereda have planned an overnight tour to Walla Walla on July 19-20. Highlights of this trip are dinner at the Destinations Grill in the restored train depot, plus a winery tour or three. Details for the WW tour are posted on the Tours page.
GhostBikes
At the March 27 TCBC Board meeting, the board approved initiating a Ghostbike program in the Tri-Cities area. Kathleen Nordquist will chair this effort. A "Ghost Bike" is a bicycle that is painted all white and posted at a location where a cyclist has been hit or killed by a motorist.
See the GhostBike website for more information. One difference in our program: TCBC will be open and above-board with this project, meaning that we will have permission from the victim's family and local jurisdictions before placing a GhostBike memorial.
At the March 27 TCBC Board meeting, the board approved initiating a Ghostbike program in the Tri-Cities area. Kathleen Nordquist will chair this effort. A "Ghost Bike" is a bicycle that is painted all white and posted at a location where a cyclist has been hit or killed by a motorist.
See the GhostBike website for more information. One difference in our program: TCBC will be open and above-board with this project, meaning that we will have permission from the victim's family and local jurisdictions before placing a GhostBike memorial.
TCBC In the News
The April 19 edition of the Tri-City Herald featured an article by Laura Zaichkin, "Tri-Citians just want to ride their bicycles". The article told about the experiences of TCBC members Carol Henifin and John Ittner. It also mentioned and quoted Damion Miller, a League Cycling Instructor and future TCBC member. The story touted the benefits of cycling and the advantages of a sound cycling training program for both safety and on-the-road self-sufficiency.
The April 19 edition of the Tri-City Herald featured an article by Laura Zaichkin, "Tri-Citians just want to ride their bicycles". The article told about the experiences of TCBC members Carol Henifin and John Ittner. It also mentioned and quoted Damion Miller, a League Cycling Instructor and future TCBC member. The story touted the benefits of cycling and the advantages of a sound cycling training program for both safety and on-the-road self-sufficiency.
New Members Rise to the Challenge
Two very important positions have been assumed by new TCBC members. Lora Bannan is now the Newsletter Editor. She has been a TCBC member since July, 2007. Aaron Allen took on the Ride Coordinator job, which Ed Nordquist has performed for several years. Aaron joined two years ago.
Two very important positions have been assumed by new TCBC members. Lora Bannan is now the Newsletter Editor. She has been a TCBC member since July, 2007. Aaron Allen took on the Ride Coordinator job, which Ed Nordquist has performed for several years. Aaron joined two years ago.