Memberships
Ride InformationFlashing Lights at NCR Intersections!
Recently the following was posted to NextDoor and was shared with me by our BBC Club President, Nabil Ali. This is great news for those of us who use the NCR trail, and while a timeline has not been provided for completion of the approved change, it nevertheless is a step in the right direction towards making the needed safety improvements that will hopefully result in the increased safety for all who use the trail crossings.
In August 2023, Julie Klein-Whitmore was struck and killed when she was crossing MD Route 138, as reported in this WBAL story. In 2021, another WBAL story reported on the crash at the intersection of Paper Mill Road and the NCR that killed a 77-year -old experienced cyclist.
Thanks,
Nigel
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Emergency Contact Information Requested!
To provide our membership with improved safety, the BBC Board has decided to request that all members provide emergency contact information. As you would expect, this will provide emergency personnel and hospitals with the ability to contact your loved ones in the unlikely scenario if you were injured in a bicycle crash and unable to personally provide such information. The Ride Sign-In Sheet has been revised and updated to reflect this requirement.
Please update your information online by logging into the Club’s website and clicking on “Account Maintenance” where you can fill in the fields for emergency contact. This information will only be available to BBC Board Members, Events Coordinators and Ride Category Coordinators. Your cooperation in fulfilling this task will be greatly appreciated and would personally serve you the most!
Thank you!
President, BBC
BBC Vice President Position
11 April 2024
According to the Club's bylaws, the Baltimore Bicycling Club Executive Board is pleased to announce that it has unanimously voted to elect Adriana Pukalski to the vacant position of Vice President. Please join me in thanking Adriana for her willingness to serve the Club in that capacity. We all look forward to her valuable input to the future course of our Bicycling Club.
President, BBC
2024 Season Opener
Sunday, April 14
The 4th annual Season Opener was a huge success. Strong headwinds throughout the day couldn’t deter over 100 riders.
Those who attended the after-ride social enjoyed a variety of bagels, cookies, delicious mandarin oranges, and especially each other’s company.
As word about the Season Opener has spread, we were happy to welcome some new BBC members including a group from Pennsylvania.
Thanks to our outstanding ride leaders:
- Adriana Pukalski (10-12 – 27 miles)
- Nabil Ali (All Pace Long – 38 miles)
- Gene Young (13-15 – 42 miles)
- Bob Rohlfing (16 & Over – 47 miles)
Thanks to Steve Zeldin for everything he does to support this event.
A Note From the BBC President
25 January 2024
The new BBC Board had its first meeting in early January to tackle several pending agenda items. For the sake of transparency, I intend to periodically inform the membership of developments that could be of interest to most. This will consist of a) what has been accomplished, b) what is in the works, and c) what are your needs, in other words, an ongoing process of “needs assessment.”
What has been accomplished: