Local cyclists have enjoyed several HRBike sponsored events related to Bike Month this May. The photo here is from the Wed., May 17 International Ride of Silence. Thanks to Hunter Norris 
for coordinating the ride. It was a very moving experience.
Also during Bike Month, HRBike has been active in the local schools with the Wheels in Motion program and the ReCycle Tullahoma program. For Wheels in Motion, we partnered with Sunrise Rotary & Woody’s Bicycles, to give two deserving East Lincoln Elementary students bikes and helmets. Thanks Hunter Norris for representing the club at this event. And, thanks to Joe Capezza for heading up ReCycle Tullahoma and mentoring five students at West Middle School. Four girls and one boy learned a lot about bikes and had a great time in the sessions; they even started referring to their teacher as Uncle Joe! Continue reading
May is National Bike Month
It’s bike month! To celebrate take someone you know on a bike ride around the block or around your neighborhood to remind them of how much fun it is to ride a bike! 
Here are a few activities for you to consider:
- May 7 Adopt a Hwy, 3:15 Hwy 130
- May 10 Ride to School Day
- May 17 Ride of Silence, 7 pm, Frazier McEwen
- May 19 Ride to Work Day
Of course we will have weekday rides and Saturday club rides as usual. If you would like to plan an additional event, please let Tim, Julia or Denny know and we’ll get it on the calendar.
Have a safe and happy time riding your bike!
Dogs and Bikes Do Not Mix
Dogs are attracted to the spinning wheels and feet of the cyclist; even a friendly dog can cause you to fall and it hurts! Read on for what do to if you encounter a dog while riding and what the laws are in Tennessee related to dogs and their owners.
Tips to protect cyclists from dogs:
- Watch for and announce dogs that chase.
- Be very alert and keep both hands on the handlebars.
- Sometimes, you can ignore a dog; in other cases, try a firm, loud “NO,” “HALT,” “HEY,” or “STOP.”
- Hold your line in a group, if possible.
- If the dog doesn’t stop, spray the dog with water or pepper stray.
- Dismount your bike & put it between you and the dog.
- Wear your Road ID every time you ride.