| Vol 35 l No 9 l September | Table of Contents
- President's Message
- Shout Out to Tom McAdams - Good Samaritan on the Trail
- SCU Club Member BBQ - Saturday, September 18th, and other upcoming events
- Covid-19 Mitigation Measures - Updated May 13, 2021
- Reminder of Member Benefits
- Online Club Resources
- Regional Events Calendar and Mileage Log
- New Members
- Support Our Sponsors
- Executive Committee Meeting Schedule (Members Welcome)
- SCU Executive Committee
|  | | President's Message August 2021
Even though I was not present, my vast network of spies have informed me that the Summer Century was a success on all fronts. Riders enjoyed themselves on the beautiful roads of Bucks and Hunterdon counties. Member volunteers worked as a team to create something larger than the total of their contributions. And the club made several thousand dollars to boot!
Chuck Herbert and the Century Committee deserve special recognition for putting together a brand new event on short notice in the middle of challenging times. I will leave it to Chuck to recognize all individual contributions on the Committee and the day of the event, which are too numerous to list here.
At this point I think it's safe to say that SCU has weathered the worst of the Covid storm. The pandemic may not be over yet, but this year we have had a resumption of most of the regular weeknight and weekend group rides, we have held a terrific organized ride, and will likely end the year 'back in the black' financially. I think this speaks to the positive attitude of our members and community spirit of the club. Even in the most difficult of times we can come together to share the special joy of cycling with friends.
Steve "Vive SCU" Muth
SCU President
| Shout Out to Tom McAdams - Good Samaritan on the Trail
Shout out to Tom McAdams, truly a man for others, helping on the trail…
Here is how the night unfolded… (as described by Maryann Bakey)
- John's Dwyer’s ride was divided into two groups tonight, and Tom led the second ride I was on; and the motto is: NO Rider left behind.
- On our way home just a about a half a mile to Keith Valley, we spotted a young girl on the trail in trouble who was riding alone, and it was getting dark fast. Tom took charge of the situation, was professional, calm, compassionate, and a true leader; organizing the tasks at hand to help free this girl.
- Believe it or not, this girl had her leg stuck in the spokes and fender. She didn't have a release on the wheel of her bike which made it difficult. Tom, Omar, and Terry were able to free her by taking her bike apart along with a couple of strangers on the trail in the darkness. They managed to free her, notify her parents, and wait for them to pick her up.
- Tom rode his bike to meet her parents, leading them to her while assuring the girl and her parents on the phone everything would be ok. The rest of the group walked/hobbled her to the entrance of the trail so she wouldn't have to put weight on her leg and carrying her bike and belongings. A few scrapes and bruises, but the young girl was ok.
- If ever I was in trouble, I'd want Tom, Terry, and Omar by my side. (By the way Omar is a new rider and tonight was his second time with us, and he also helped a MTB rider at Lake Nockamixon a few weeks ago who broke their collarbone; def a good Samaritan!)
- A dog walker who also helped, told me we restored his faith in the world tonight. Yes, there are kind, compassionate people in this world. We made his night! Talked him into joining our beginner ride.
|  | | SCU Club Member BBQ
Saturday September 18, 2021
(Rain Date Sunday September 19th)
College Settlement Campus
600 Witmer Rd
Horsham, PA 19044
Multi-Level Group Rides Depart: 9:00am
Picnic Festivities: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Free for Dues Paid members and your guests
(More info to come soon) | Other Upcoming Events
- BCP Fall Foliage Weekend: Friday, October 22nd to Sunday, October 24
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SCU COVID-19 Mitigation Measures
| SCU COVID-19 Mitigation Measures - Updated May 13, 2021
The Covid situation has changed for the better in recent weeks. But we can't ignore the reality that the threat has not yet gone away completely. To reflect this change while remaining vigilant in protecting all members, the Executive Committee has adopted the new guidelines below. Keep in mind that your fellow riders may not have all been vaccinated, some by choice and others by circumstance. We should respect their privacy in this regard. In the absence of vaccination, social distancing and masking remain effective defenses against transmission. Therefore, we are asking all members to follow the new Guidelines to the best of their ability.
Hope to see you on a ride soon.
- Please stay home or ride solo if you have any Covid symptoms, have tested positive for Covid, or have been recently exposed to someone that has Covid.
- Bring a mask to wear when social distancing is not possible and for entry into commercial establishments at rest stops.
- Recommended maximum group size is 15, but the ride leader may restrict groups to less.
- If you develop Covid symptoms or test positive for Covid within a week of a group ride, please contact the club Ride Director (rides@suburbancyclists.org).
- Maintain social distance as appropriate. Observe any applicable local, state and federal guidelines and comply with all county Health Department regulations.
Steve Muth
SCU President
|  | | As membership director, I want to welcome back all of our SCU members who have renewed their memberships and hoping to encourage our non-members to join our ranks! We are excited to have over 1,800 cyclists in our Meetup Group but we would be even more excited to have more of the group become dues paying SCU members. Our membership fee is one of the best bargains around!! So what are the benefits you will receive with your SCU membership you may ask?
Here are just a few:
- Insurance coverage if an accident occurs while participating in a SCU ride
- Access to all SCU events including the SCU picnic, awards banquet, tailgate parties and many more events that occur throughout the year
- Discounts at designated local bike shops and SCU Century / Summer Event rides
- Monthly newsletter
And most importantly...supporting our cycling community especially our experienced and dedicated ride leaders who work hard at providing our club members with the best and safest routes throughout the region that accommodates various rider abilities.
The SCU membership fees help to sustain our club so please consider becoming a member today! To join our club, click https://suburbancyclists.org/. Please feel free to reach out to me at membership@suburbancyclists.org or any of our Executive Committee if you have any questions or comments.
Hope to see you on the road!
Robin Einhorn
Membership Director
| Online Club Resources
As a reminder, there are other online resources available to you to fully enjoy your club membership:
- Meetup.com: Look for the Suburban Cyclists Unlimited (SCU) Meetup page to learn about and sign up for group rides.
- Facebook: Visit the Suburban Cyclists Unlimited page to hear about the latest club news or pictures and adventures from club rides.
- Visit the Classifieds section on the SCU website in the Discussions tab (after you log in) where members can post items for sale.
| Regional Events Calendar & Mileage Log | | Regional Events Update
Be sure check Jack Elias' famous Calendar of Regional Events for an updated, chronological list of regional events. Jack is updating the list as information is provided.
This calendar is presented by Suburban Cyclists Unlimited and lists recreational bicycle events that take place in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, and start within approximately 150 miles of Horsham, Montgomery County, PA.
| | Mileage Tracker and
Universal Mileage Logs are available
The universal mileage log features include:
- A universal log that is good for any year.
- An automatic summation of mileage and number of rides and computation of the average ride distance.
- Displays six charts of mileage, number of rides and average distance.
- The mileage logs can be found in the Documents Library on the SCU website.
- Go to SCU's Documents Library and scroll down to "Ride Documents" and “Mileage Log”.
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Welcome our newest SCU members:
- Jonathan Cass, Hatboro
- Elisabeth Charrier, Fort Washington
- Hannah Dvorak, Conshohocken
- Howard Elgart, Havertown
- Katie Hopkins, Havertown
- Janet Lineberger, Glenside
- Andrew Miller, Bala Cynwyd
- Michael Pigg, Jenkintown
- David Pyle, Lafayette Hill
- Todd Whitlow, Berwyn
| | | | www.keswickcycle.com
(215) 885-7433 | | www.zinmanandcompany.com
(215) 357-2250 | All Members Welcome at Executive Committee Meetings
For 2021, Executive Committee meetings are held every second Thursday of the month and are posted to the Meetup ride calendar. All members are invited to participate in the discussions or share thoughts and ideas. In the past we have met at College Settlement Camp facilities, but due to Covid we are meeting via Zoom. If you RSVP to the Meetup or send an email to president@suburbancyclists.org, a Zoom link and an agenda will be sent to you shortly before the meeting. If you have something specific to share, you will be put at the top of the agenda so you can be heard without waiting through the routine business. Upcoming dates include September 9, October 14, November 11, and December 9.
Hope to see you there. | President
Steve Muth
Secretary
Open
Treasurer
David Kaplan
Signature Event Director
Chuck Herbert
Digital Communications Director
Steve DeLabio
IT Director
Scott Siegfried
Membership Director
Robin Einhorn
Public Relations Director
Linda A. McGrane
Ride Leader Director
Curtis Schwartz
Social Director
Marc Katz
Safety & Legislative Director
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Regional Calendar Editor
Jack Elias
Merchandise Manager
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