The Highland Rim Bicycle Club in Tullahoma sponsored the 22nd Ride of Silence in conjunction with 200 clubs across the globe honoring and remembering those hurt or killed in road bicycle accidents.
Thank you Tullahoma Police Department for our escort up and down Jackson Street promoting advocacy for safety with a 3 foot rule separating cars and bicycles.
See the ride here: https://gopro.com/v/P3v3rDDk3XDqw
ASSISTANT EDITOR Linda Stacy
A normal week for senior citizen Rick Orzino Sr. of Franklin County might include swimming, biking, jogging, lifting weights and training for a triathlon.
Orzino, 75, is often told he doesn’t look his age. Having been active for the past 50 years, since 1971, he is living proof that changing bad habits can reverse damages to one’s body.
Continue readingThe 45th running of the Elk River Valley was a success. Everyone enjoyed the routes (12, 52 and 75 miles) and this year’s introduction of a food truck was hugely popular.
There were around 60 riders for the September 8th ride. In addition to HRBike members, we hosted riders from Murfreesboro, Veloteers, Columbia and other bike clubs. There were several tandems and a few recumbent riders.
A number of riders returned telling us how much they loved the route and appreciated the road markings. Several told us they stopped mid-route to take photos. Also, many of the cyclists had lunch together at West Middle after the ride compliments of the CW Concessions food truck. Continue reading