Wednesday, December 14, 2016

December News & Winter Meeting



FAB DECEMBER 2016 NEWS

Happy holiday riding! Are you finding time with your bicycle this winter? Whether you've discovered the joys of fatbikes, winter helmets, and goggles; or you've snuggled in with your trainer and Zwift; we hope you're still finding time in the saddle. There's still tons of opportunities to ride in December and January!

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FAB WINTER EXTRAVAGANZA

Saturday, January 7th is set for our biggest party of the year! Come enjoy fine dining with your cycling friends at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Louise. Social time and vendor displays begin at 5:30pm with dinner at 7:00pm. Our winter program will follow dinner. Tickets are $25.00.
Get registered and purchase tickets herehttps://goo.gl/bt9omW
Facebook Event Page
https://goo.gl/1a7EoZ

CALL FOR PHOTOS
We're looking for bicycle event photos for a special presentation at our winter meeting. Please share your photos from 2016. Here is an on-line folder where you may upload your photos: https://goo.gl/XFLc7b

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RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2017

Now is the time to renew for next year. Save yourself time at our winter meeting by renewing on-line. It's simple using our PayPal form. You do not need a PayPal account to renew on-line. We very much appreciate your support of FAB and bicycling in Sioux Falls!
Get started herehttps://goo.gl/AhxluP

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NEW TREASURER & UPCOMING FAB BOARD POSITIONS

We welcome Michael Bauers to the FAB board as our treasurer. Thank you Michael for your willingness to serve!

In 2017, three board positions will become available. We will need nominations for President, Vice President, and Secretary. Nominations for these positions are due by July.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December 16, 2016 - FAB Holiday Light Ride -  Enjoy the holiday season with a bike ride through the Winter Wonderland at Falls Park. We'll also take in the festive scenes along Phillips Ave, and depending on conditions, we'll also try to ride a few of the holiday lanes. Meet at 6:00pm at Pappy's, 9th and Phillips.

December 31st, 2016 - Saturday Coffee Shop Ride - What better way to end 2016 than a Coffee Shop Ride? It's an urban ride at a casual pace for about 10 miles. Ride for an hour and then enjoy coffee shop goodies with friends. Meet at 9:00am at Kaladis on Minnesota Ave.
More Info: https://goo.gl/QsUJ8z

January 1st, 2017 - 30th Annual New Year's Day Ride - Kick off 2017 right! Come ride with about 100 (or more!) cyclists in Spoke-N-Sport's Annual New Year's Day Ride. Registration starts at noon at Spoke-n-Sport.
More Info: https://goo.gl/C9IPdK

January 7th, 2017 - Frosty Frolics Fatbike Ride - Have some winter cycling fun with the Sioux Falls Parks Dept. and Falls Area Singletrack. A fatbike ride will leave Tomar Park at 1:00pm and ride to Falls Park with treats to follow.

January 7th, 2017 - FAB Winter Extravaganza - Our winter meeting, don't miss this!
Get Registered: https://goo.gl/bt9omW
Facebook Event: 
https://goo.gl/1a7EoZ

January 12, 2017 - RASDAK 2017 Route Announcement Party - Be the first to know the route for 2017's Ride Across South Dakota. Rasdak is celebrating it's 5th year! Come party with your fellow cyclists at the Icon Event Hall starting at 5:00pm.

February 10, 2017 - Winter Bike to Work Day - More and more cyclists are finding their way to work by bicycle in the winter. If you're not, here's a chance to give it a try. More details will be coming soon.