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Laura and Bob's Continental Cruise
Club members Laura and Bob Otwell are well into their self-contained cycling tour of the US. So far they have biked across the northern states to Walla Walla, WA and then down the west coast to Carlsbad, CA where they took some time off the bikes during the holidays. After a four week break, they are now back on the road. Travel with them through their blog where they share wonderful photographs and descriptions of their adventure.
Good News! Fred Schaafsma Update – Friday, Jan 6
Today’s headline is
that Fred had those 13 staples from the last surgery removed. He seems
to be healing well and it is nice not to have those metal bumps residing
hair side. Can you imagin? Rehab appointments today went well and his
O.T. Carol was astounded and really pleased with his progress (see all
that hard work - and it IS hard work - pays off). Hard to describe her
amazement, but trust us it was gratifying. Also gratifying the O.T./P.T.
visit with Mike DeVries yesterday. They spent time outside walking and
talking followed by some challenging games to help the brain. It was
nice to hear the laughter and sharing. On Sunday, January 8, he will
have another CT Scan of his head at Munson. Then on the 14th, daughter
Adriane will arrive from Minneapolis to drive them to U of M the next
day for a couple of days of appointments and check-ups and then home to
TC on the 18th. Fred feels quite well and is grateful for all the love
and support from his family and many friends. That has been a huge
factor in his recovery. You can stay up to date on Fred’s progress via CaringBridge. Enter your e-mail address, create a password and you’ll receive an e-mail with the link to the latest in his journal.
2011 Annual Meeting
 Highlights of the Club's annual meeting held Sunday, November 20, included the election of six board members, President Dan Yeagers's special thanks to many individual members for their efforts in behalf of the Club and his review of Club donations and accomplishments this past year, presentation of the $14,000 proceeds of the Leelanau Harvest Tour to TART President Scott Howard and Executive Director Julie Clark by Ray Landfair, Harvest Tour Director, presentation
of ride leader and mileage hats, a thank you to friends and supporters
from Fred Schaasfma, and of course the wonderful food provided and
enjoyed by attendees. Mike Shomin with 7,081 miles recorded received the mileage champion hat from mileage guru Pete Danly. Details of the meeting will be available in the forth coming minutes.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Bigfoot Snowshoe Race
January 28 Info >
MMBA Annual Mtg & Expo
January 29 Info >
White Pine Stampede
February 4 Info >
Women's Winter Tour
February 5 Info >
Vasa Festival of Races
February 10 - 12 Info >
Suds 'n' Snow
March 3 Info >
Mud, Sweat & Beers
May 5 Info >
Grit & Gravel Mtn Bike Race
May 19 Info >
Harbor Springs Classic
June 2 Info >
Michigan Mountain Mayhem
June 9 Info >
Beaver Island Bike Festival
June 21-23 Info >
Pedal Across Lower MI
June 23-29 Info >
Ride The Charx
July 4 Info >
Ride Around Torch
July 15
Cherry-Roubaix Criterium
August 11 Info >
11 Legged Lake Tour
August 18 Info >
Bike Benzie Tour
August 19 Info >
Harbor Springs Classic
September 15 Info >
Leelanau Harvest Tour
September 16
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Large Turnout for Goodbye Summer VST Ride and Breakfast
It was a perfect fall day last Sunday for the final Club sponsored ride on the Vasa Single Track and the brunch which followed. About two dozen riders enjoyed the marked and unmarked trails including a number of children, and upwards of 50 folks showed for the delicious meal prepared by Yvonne with Kim, Don and Yvonne's mom's assistance. A big thank you to them from all who participated.
  
A Visitor's Thoughts on the Wednesday Old Mission Ride
From Catherine R enyolds' blog:
"I just returned from a wonderful vacation to Traverse City, Michigan, where I biked over 120 miles in four days. My favorite ride was the 40-mile loop around the Old Mission Peninsula.
The first time I did the loop, I met up with the Cherry Capital Cycling Club. More than 50 people had shown up for the Wednesday AM ride. The group was friendly and it was nice riding with people who knew the roads. We started at East Bay Park and rode on the east side of the peninsula to Old Mission Lighthouse. We then came back alongside the west side of the bay. We took in awesome scenery including cherry orchards, vineyards and beaches all while riding predominantly on the shoreline of the Grand Traverse Bay.
The scenery was so amazing I did nearly the same ride a second time by myself before we left. If you visit Traverse City in the summer, take your bike and hit the roads. You will love it!" Submitted by George Kuhn.
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