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Re-Open LCFP Single Track Trails

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Tour of the Mississippi River Valley

June 12, 2010 to June 13, 2010 – Start in Bettendorf, Iowa
Trek 100-Ride for Hope

June 12, 2010 all day – Waterloo, Wisconsin
Tour de Farms-Bike MS Illinois

June 12, 2010 to June 13, 2010 – DeKalb, Ill

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First ride outside this year, good to get out. Jan 15

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Mike the Veloist commented on Mike the Veloist's group 'Veloist Local Group Ride'

It is not looking good for a ride tomorrow, the mass of snow on the radar has to go somewhere--looks like here.

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Veloist Local Group Ride

We will be rolling out of Lindenhurst, IL every Saturday morning starting in late March. The ride will be geared to a B/C pace on road bikes with a focus on fun, fitness and safety. This will be a great ride for building road skills.

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Mike the Veloist commented on Mike the Veloist's group 'Veloist Local Group Ride'

Given the forecast for Saturday it's not likely we will ride--this early in the season the rides are very weather dependent. Things like rain, cold, snow and mixed sleet tend to keep me off the roads. It's tough enough out there on the good days. I'…

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Gary Bender commented on Mike the Veloist's group 'Veloist Local Group Ride'

Hey Mike,will the ride start this weekend? If so what does weather permitting mean above 40? I can ride till about 10.30.

on Thursday

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Hi I'm Mike the Veloist, yeah that's a camera on my helmet. I'm not the best bike rider around but I sure do like taking pictures and sharing rides with all my friends. I'm a Veloing Videobloger so keep an eye out for me and smile when I go by and take your picture. Ride safe.

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Mike the Veloist rides across Iowa in RAGBRAI 2008. What a great week of riding!

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Mike the Veloist's Blog

Gina's one of us!

Gina Bianchi a co-founder of ning, the platform the Veloist is built on is one of us. Who knew. Great to see you on a bike Gina--we count indoor riding as much as outdoor.

WSJ Magazine, now that kind of press is helping us all--ride safe.

Mike

Here's the scoop on Gina: http://magazine.wsj.com/hunter/tone/tour-de-force/

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Posted on March 13, 2010 at 8:20am — 3 Comments

The NO PHONE ZONE!

I am now a huge fan of Oprah. Her "NO PHONE ZONE" campaign is something I think all cyclists can get behind. Stop texting and driving, and stop talking and driving! Just drive.

We put ourselves at risk every time we mount a b

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Posted on March 7, 2010 at 5:29pm — 5 Comments

Raise your voice and make a difference.

If you ride your bike on the Millennium Trail in Lake County, IL then chances are good that you know the intersection at Fair Field Road and Route 176.

What you may not know is the Lake County Department of Transportation (LCDOT) is hosting a public meeting to dis

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Posted on February 14, 2010 at 5:37pm — 1 Comment

New Veloist Jersey

We've redesigned our jersey and made a first order for a group that expressed interest. There are still some left.

If you're interested in buying one leave me a message here and tell me your size. If we have one you can purchase it for $65. If we don't have your size I will keep your name until our next order.

The new jerseys are made by Champion-Systems--full zip, three rear pockets and fit very much like the Voler sizes.

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Posted on January 27, 2010 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

2010 The Year of the Bike!

There has been the year of the Dog, the year of the Tiger, the Rat and the year of countless other creatures--well I'm proclaiming this as The Year of the Bike!

Happy New Year 2010--The Year of the Bike!

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Posted on January 1, 2010 at 1:50pm — 5 Comments

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At 7:38pm on March 13, 2010, ray sciuckas said…: Hi Mike
I do road cycling in Palatine to Barrington Hills area.

At 10:29pm on March 12, 2010, Kristy D Minatto said…: Hey Mike yep i do occassionally swim at the lake in the summer. I participated in the Danskin last year and really enjoyed it. I love the Rex Plex they offer so much for athletes to do. I am happy they are adding a 50 meter pool on to the rec plex! It should be finished by june.

At 10:29pm on March 11, 2010, Edward Benyukhis said…: i Mike,

My daughter and I enjoy 50-60 miles training rides followed by Centuries or a multi-day rides liek TOMRV and RAGBRI.

Regards,

Ed-

At 6:07pm on March 11, 2010, Mundo Vega said…: Hi Mike, I do road must of the time around libertyville.

At 8:57am on March 10, 2010, Cari Nelson said…: To answer your question...I mostly spin at the gym:) I saw your sign at Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center for group riding. I normally do 2-3 triathlons a summer, with my longest distance being the Olympic. I do have a race bike, but haven't used it much except for during races because I have never had a group to bike with. I have only been in Illinois for 3 years and when I looked for biking groups...they have always been too far of a drive from home, so I thought I'd look into your group.

At 2:58pm on March 9, 2010, raymond watt said…: ok,sorry.i'll make an album up.i have a few old ones like this

At 1:23pm on March 9, 2010, John Mullin said…: Fairly long time with GTE but we think of that as a Vanity Club, idiots who get up way too early. VQ, but not in the last couple years. Really looking forward to this.

At 5:05pm on March 6, 2010, Steve R said…: to mike the veloist
sorry about that new to this kind of messaging thanks i will remember that

At 10:08am on February 27, 2010, George said…: Thanks for the welcome!

At 9:28pm on February 24, 2010, Gary Bender said…: Hi Mike, Will be awhile before we can ride the DP river trail. Been a great year for sking.Going up to ski the Birke this weekend. Can't wait to get back on the bike. As of right now am not on a team. Gary Bender