The Dirty Derailleur - the online newsletter of MVW 

Updated 08/29/10

Check out the new MVW website at: www.MaumeeValleyWheelmen.com

Race Results: Club Championship Time Trial on the new MVW website: 8/26/10

Surprise Race on the new MVW website: 8/19/10

2-Lap Time Trial on the new MVW website: 8/12/10

Woodville Road Race 8/5/10

Surveys    Thank you to all who have participated in the time trial survey.  The response to the survey has been good, and your comments and answers will help guide the direction of next year’s race schedule.  The survey will continue to be available for those who have not yet participated. 

    I’ve created three additional surveys that are now open.  They cover the topics of General Membership, Cyclocross Races and the Club Banquet.  Each survey is a maximum of ten questions.  Most answers are in the form of multiple choice, however, some answers do require a short reply.  Please take time to thoroughly express your opinion and thoughts, as the information will be used to guide future Club events.

     I don’t want folks to feel inundated with surveys, nor is there any pressure to complete them immediately or in a single sitting.  Please participate in the surveys, but do so at your leisure.   I had the time this week to create the surveys, and since they are finished I thought I would make them available. 

    Also, since the season is beginning to wind down, much of the survey info will be used to help plan next year.  Some of the survey results, however, may influence this year’s remaining activities.

    The surveys can be found here:

                   Time Trial Survey

                   General Membership Survey

                   Cyclocross Survey

                   Annual Banquet Survey

Thanks again for taking the time to provide your input, thoughts and comments.

                   Scott

Mountain Biking Enthusiasts:
The Wood County Park District (Perrysburg, Grand Rapids, BG, etc.) is thinking about building off-road trails for biking.  This would be great as you know there is a total lack of mtn. bike trails in NW Ohio.  However, they have received no support from cyclists (see email below).

The person in charge of this at the Park is asking us to FLOOD his mailbox.  Please send an email to aliest@wcparks. org and let him know 1) you support this effort and 2) if you're willing to help in some way.  Helping could be as simple as a) I'll ride the trail, b) I live in Wood co. and will pay my taxes, c) I'll bring my rake for a trail build day, etc.

BikeWorks continues to host FREE bike clinics Check out their new calendar which can be found on the front page of their website:   www.thebikeworks.com

Safe Kids of Greater Toledo, MVW Community Service

The following are dates of Safe Kids meetings which are every two months at Toledo Hospital in the McIntosh Tower, Room # is determined before the meeting, usually a week or two before the meeting date(s). 

Wed. Aug. 18,  12-1pm

Wed. Oct.  20,  12-1pm

Wed. Dec. 15,  12-1pm

 

I am usually able to attend all these meetings.  

As always, thank you for all your work to make the MVW even greater.

    Heather.  

Dave Teall Podcast - Bikepath Etiquette, another fine piece by Dave.

Find the Podcast here.  Your MP3 player should launch and play the podcast.

In my comp 1 class students are completing a SoundScape audio podcast. As always, I urge my students to seek a wider audience through publication. Having fashioned a model podcast for the students to follow, I thought it wise to practice what I preach. It's titled Bikepath Etiquette.

David Teall

 
 
A short video from last years CFC.


Downtown Toledo Races; above,
 sometime in the 80's, right Dick DeLombard leads in 1975 
and, last, 1977.

 

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Last Updated 08/29/10

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