| Vol 35 l No 11 l November | Table of Contents
- President's Message
- 2022 Club Elections Update
- 2021 Cranksgiving Souderton
- Upcoming Events: SCU Annual Banquet - Saturday, January 22, 2022
- 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 November 2021
In November both the leaves and the temperatures drop. Although the fall colors are spectacular, the bare trees have a certain beauty and our expanded view into the landscape provides a change in scenery even on familiar roads. The colder temperatures will begin to demand more than just arm and leg warmers. But with thermal tights, extra layers and a good jacket it's possible to continue cycling until the roads begin to freeze. Pace yourself on the climbs to avoid getting too sweaty and consider this a time for a little Zen, taking in the fresh air and being one with your surroundings.
As you clear your mind you can reflect on your rides this past season. Think about the rides you've been on, whether they were with SCU, on organized event rides, bike travel tours, outings with friends, or on your own. How have you and your cycling been shaped or grown? Some growth may be in the form of performance gains, like achieving new distances or speeds. Other growth may be new types of terrain you have learned to navigate, such as gravel or off-road, and the confidence this builds. Or maybe your 'world view' has been shaped through cycling with friends, new and old, and the experience of riding to new places. More than likely you will find that you and your cycling will have evolved in a variety ways, some expected and some not. These new perspectives gained through reflection on your riding will make your cycling more fulfilling with each passing season.
Steve "Knowing Yourself is the Beginning of All Wisdom" Muth
SCU President
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2022 Executive Elections
Stay tuned for more information on the 2022 SCU elections, who is running, and how to vote; and as with last last year, voting will once again be online.
Thank you,
Jeff Kochanowicz
SCU Election Coordinator (2022 EC Election)
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| | 2021 Cranksgiving Souderton
SCU is a proud sponsor of this year's Cranksgiving Souderton event on Saturday, November 13, starting at 9 am. The "food drive on two wheels" goes to nearby Landis supermarkets where riders buy food to be donated to the Keystone Opportunity Center's food pantry. Scooter's will transport the food from the supermarkets to the pantry -- their van does the heavy hauling while you enjoy the ride back to the start for a hot lunch at Jesse's BBQ. Distances and routes for all ages and abilities. See which of your fellow SCU'ers are going at Meetup, or register directly at BikeReg. Hope to see you there!
| | | Upcoming Events
- SCU Annual Banquet - Saturday, January 22, 2022
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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:
- Sean Cullen, Glenside
- James Innes II, Laverock
- Becky Manderach, Spring City
- Christopher Marcille, Wyndmoor
- David Shoemaker, Blue Bell
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(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 November 11 and December 9.
Hope to see you there. | President
Steve Muth
Secretary
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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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