There is light at the end of the tunnel regarding the Pandemic and we and have a need for more ride leaders. Taking over a ride or filling in you’ll get plenty of support from me and the board. We have lots of routes “in the can” to use or if you want, planning your own route is not hard and really fun!
Contact me at robertpboyd4@gmail.com or 913-957-6769.

See notice and registration for Bicycle Colorado webinars on bicycle mechanics.  Sorry we received late notice!

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On Tuesday September 15, 2020, the Club will host its Annual Business Meeting Part II for Members, and City of Colorado Springs Senior Bicycle Planner Kate Brady will give us an update on the latest City-wide initiatives.  Don't miss it!   Check your emails for Zoom invite -- Lisa

The CSCC Board is thrilled to announce that CSCC is hosting rides again, including our traditional rides and some new creative rides to attract riders of all ages.  We will ride under new guidelines to help keep riders safe.  

COVID-19 Group Event Guidelines

• During COVID-19, events are reserved for paid CSCC members. Join here.
• Groups are limited to 10 people, not including ride leader(s).
• You must RSVP on Meetup for each event. If you cannot make the event, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible so the next person on the waiting list can take your place.
• Please follow the minimum 6-foot social distancing guideline.
• Wear a face mask whenever possible; especially at the start and end of the ride.
• Bring your own food, water, spare tube, tire repair kit, etc. Equipment sharing is discouraged.
• Instead of passing the sign-up sheet, the ride leader will record your name and contact information.
• Helmets are to be worn whenever you are riding the bike.

See our detailed COVID-19 compliance guidelines.

We hope to see you on a ride soon!

You have been made aware that the CSCC Board of Directors has experienced conflict over the last few months through several emails from different Board members. This has led to the resignation of some Board members and officers, most recently the club’s President. Currently there is only one club officer remaining. This, of course, has created a leadership void that means the club cannot conduct business. Three of the past club presidents have communicated and agreed to collectively start a process to seek input to reestablish a working team to become the club’s Board. We are not sure, at this time, what the exact steps will be, but we commit to communicate with the membership regularly over the next weeks as a plan evolves. Our challenge over the last few years has been a lack of commitment to lead (as Club officers, Board members, committee chairs and ride leaders), so it will be imperative that all members evaluate their capacity to step forward as leaders within the club.

Respectfully,

David VanDerWege, Past President
Charlie Czarniecki, Past President
Allen Beauchamp, Past President

Try some yoga in your spare (stay-at-home) time. Yoga connects breath to movement. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and relaxation. Yoga is known for it's ability to promote relaxation and ease stress and can bring many benefits to your mental and physical health.

Below is a YouTube link for a yoga class with Adriene tailored to the cyclist. It focuses on stretching the calves, glutes, lower back, upper back and chest. Enjoy!

Yoga with Adriene - Yoga for Cyclists

The 3/26/20 state stay-at-home order issued by Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has been amended to include bicycle repair as an essential service. Bike shops around the state can now stay open to serve their clients.

As soon as Bicycle Colorado reviewed the stay-at-home order and realized that bike shops were not considered to be essential services, they got to work. They contacted the Governors office, CDPHE, Colorado counties and other high ranking organizations to have the law amended to include bicycle repair shops as essential services. Many thanks to Bicycle Colorado!!

Read the revised order here.

A message to our members from the Colorado Springs Cycling Club Board:

With the issuance of the Stay-at-home order by Governor Polis effective March 26, 2020, CSCC is cancelling all group rides for the duration of the Stay-at-home order (currently set through April 11, 2020).

Here is an excerpt from the order as it relates to this decision:

"All of the state's more than 5,700,000 residents should only interact with people in their own households and should only leave their homes for essentials, such as groceries and medical care. Businesses deemed "critical" will be exempt from the order but will still be required to take social distancing measures."

While outdoor activities are still allowed, they must be isolated to family groups. We regret the necessity, but feel it is best for all concerned.

We look forward to seeing you on a ride when this situation improves.

Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation during this trying time - be safe and healthy and we’ll see you all soon!

The Colorado Springs Cycling Club Board

This is tragic news for the cycling community as a Colorado Springs man dies in cycling accident.

Colorado Springs Gazette article by Liz Henderson

Gym closed? Bicycling.com has put together a very helpful list of workout videos that you can stream from home. Now there's no excuse not it get a great workout!

Bicycling.com article:  Free Workout Streaming Services You Can Use From Home by Jordan Smith