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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Invitation from Raleigh Fehr to register for Salt Lake City Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour & MaraFit Program
by RegisterNow＠active.com 01 Mar '05

01 Mar '05

Raleigh Fehr has registered online for Salt Lake City Marathon, 5K, Bike Tour & MaraFit Program. Please click the link below to learn more and register yourself! http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1152362&refrid=9045088 To respond to Raleigh Fehr, please email raker(a)msn.com The Active.com Team

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] HB49
by Raleigh Fehr 28 Feb '05

28 Feb '05

As of 4:15pm this afternoon (Feb. 28) 2SubHB49 has passed the Senate on Second and, with Suspension of the Rules, Third Reading. It now will go to the House for concurrence. The bill is listed as a budget priority of the Senate and will be included in tomorrow's Senate "Bill of Bills" where Senate budget perogatives are bundled. Only in a few times in the history of the legislature has the House fussed with such bundling sent over. So the fat lady is about to sing and we can then celebrate. The story: 1.John Weis and friends put together HB49 with Roz McGee. 2. Roz McGee shepherds the bill through the House Law Enforcement Committee with significant amendment. Hard and fast 3 ft. is eliminated to a driver "knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly" passing a bicyclist. 3. We all catch on that leaves invadable space for the driver for safety reasons. But it is "Take it or leave it." 4. The bill passes the House by a large majority with several of the members testifying in its favor. 5. The bill goes to Senate Rules Committee where it disappears for over a week. Word is that Senators, including Curt Bramble, are holding it because of concerns with the 3 ft. provision. 6. John Weis lobbys Bramble. I lobby Bramble. Bramble thought Weis may be behind several nasty emails he had been getting. Not true, so when I meet with Bramble he has cooled off and becomes very supportive. Bramble explains he is a rider and knows the dangers from an accident he was in. He offers to fund the bill $20k to be matched with federal funds through the Highway Patrol. 7. Bramble substitutes 1HB49 with 2HB49. Here's the language: Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah: 27 Section 1. Section 41-6a-706.5 is enacted to read: 28 41-6a-706.5. Operation of motor vehicle near bicycle prohibited. (emphasis not added) 29 An operator of a motor vehicle may not knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operate 30 a motor vehicle within three feet of a moving bicycle, unless the operator of the motor vehicle 31 operates the motor vehicle within a reasonable and safe distance of the bicycle. *(I added emphasis and asterik) 32 Section 2. Appropriation. (emphasis not added) 33 There is appropriated from the General Fund for fiscal year 2005-06, a one-time 34 appropriation of $20,000 to the Utah Highway Patrol for a public education campaign to 35 promote bicycle safety. *Note: (My comment) Bramble believes that his new 3 ft. language will protect a rider from someone going say ninety and passing even 4 or 5 feet from a rider. If Bramble is right, we actually did get much of what we sought with an absolute 3 ft. rule and maybe more. (See embolded above) Of course such things get settled in courts of law but his new language appears to leave enough in question to be hopeful and it appears better than just the first phrase that came out of the House. 8. The Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee reports the bill out unanimously. 9. The bill gets special treatment on the floor with Senator Bramble working with Senate President John Vallentine to gain a unanimous vote and a place on the Bill of Bills. Chances of the bill not passing now are about the same as a Great Salt Lake Tsunami. But wait until the fat lady sings! We Got a whole lot more than we hoped. Again, thank Rep. Roz McGee at rmcgee(a)xmission.com and Sen. Curt Bramble at Cbramble(a)UtahSenate.org and jvalentine(a)UtahSenate.org. And, please, if you know anyone still sending nasties to Senator Bramble, explain to them he is a hero and not a goat. He has signed on to also be a bicycle hero in the future.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] BIKE SWAP 12th Annual
by Raleigh Fehr 24 Feb '05

24 Feb '05

The 12th Annual BIKE SWAP will be March 5th at the Utah State Fair Park. If you have a bike you want to sell it needs to be at the Park March 4th between 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM. BBTC will once again have a table at the swap to let people know who we are. So stop by if you're there and say hi. For more information you can go to our web site: www.sports-am.com <http://www.sports-am.com> If you're looking to ride on the 5th and up for a century, check out the Zion Country early spring century. Information can be found at www.bike2bike.org _______________________________________________ mbac-list mailing list mbac-list(a)aros.net http://www.aros.net/mailman/listinfo/mbac-list

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] This Week in BBTC
by Penny Perkins 23 Feb '05

23 Feb '05

Check out the weekend schedule for BBTC. There are allot of fun activities on the schedule. Saturday Feb 26 12:00 PM Tanner Park to Big Cottonwood 17/B-C/4/c Ride from Tanner Park (2700 S. & 2700 E. west parking lot) along 2700 East and Wasatch Boulevard to the mouth of Big Cottonwood. Return on Holliday Boulevard, Lincoln Lane and 2700 east. We'll cancel if the roads are too wet or icy. Robert Renwick bobrenwick(a)comcast.net 801 230-3348 Saturday Feb 26 02:00 PM Learn to Skeleton 6/A/1/c Ride a skeleton sled 60 mph down the Bobsled track at the Utah Olympic Park. Regular price of $150 is discounted to $99 for BBTC members. Sleds, helmets, shoes, and instruction are provided. Reservations required. Bob Springmeyer bobspring(a)bonnevilleresearch.com 801-364-5300 Sunday Feb 27 10:00 AM Come Snowshoe With Us 5/O/2/c We will meet at the 3900 South and I-215 Park and Ride. We will decide where to go from there, plan on about 3 to 4 hours. Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 355-9617 Sunday Feb 27 10:00 AM Saltair 30/B/5/c Meet at 2200 West North Temple and ride the airport bike path to the International center and out to Saltair and back. This is a nice flat "beginning of the season" ride. Be sure to call or check your email if the weather looks questionable. Doug Jensen Hope to see you out! Penny bikerdoug666(a)hotmail.com (801)815-3858

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Today's Antelope Island Ride is Canceled
by KIM HAGGIN 20 Feb '05

20 Feb '05

All, Today's Antelope Island Ride is canceled. It is snowing and raining here. Not to worry.....there are many more rides to come when the weather gets better! Kim

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[Ride_calendar] Fw: URGENT ( HB 49 NEEDS YOUR HELP!)
by MALCOLM CAMPBELL 15 Feb '05

15 Feb '05

Please forward this to every cycling email group you know of. Malcolm Campbell ----- Original Message ----- From: john weis<mailto:john.weis@path.utah.edu> To: MBAC Bike List<mailto:mbac-list@aros.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 9:02 AM Subject: [MBAC] HB 49 Everyone, Hopefully this is the next to last email I will send out to the list about HB 49. I apologize for the email clutter about this but your collective response to these emails had made me think we now have the Eagle Forum equivalent for bicycle advocacy!! HB49 is dying in the Senate Rules committee. The bill left the House with strong support from Demo's and Repub's but is now being held hostage by two senators, Killpack and Bramble. Sen Bramble indicated that he had issues with the bill and would hold up the bill in Rules, but, when pressed by one of his constituents, he blamed the holdup on Killpack. However, I have an email from Killpack indicating to me he will do all he can to move the bill along. WELCOME TO THE LEGISLATURE!!! (In all fairness I want everyone to know the House was the model of professional courtesy and inquiry: virtually every debate was to the meat of the matter and never strayed into political dogma. I wish I could say the same about the Senate). So this is crunch time. If we are to save the bill it has to get out of Rules so it can be voted on. I would ask everyone who gets this email to do two things. First, go to : http://www.utahsenate.org/perl/spage/index.pl look up your Senator, and send them an email asking them to : 1. help get this bill out of Rules and send it either directly to the Senate floor or into the Transportation Committee. 2. Ask them to vote for the bill when it comes up for a vote Be nice, don't insult or threaten them: honey works better than vinegar, but feel free to remind them you a cyclist that votes!! Second, call (801) 538-1035 Ask to speak to your Senator. You will most likely leave your name and number. They, or their intern WILL call back, and then give them the same message. Again be nice and to the point. The Senators respond to in-person talks the best, followed by hand written letters, phone call and emails. But I figure to get everyone involved, the email and phone calls should work. Besides, standing around in the halls for hours waiting for your Senator to walk by so you, the voter, can actually talk to them is kind of degrading: been there, done that! If this works and it passes the Senate, then my last email to you as a group will be about emails to the Gov to both let him know to sign the bill, but perhaps most importantly, to let him know we are out here. But we'll save that email for another day. Thanks for all of your help. Please participate: we need every voice!! Thanks. John Weis_______________________________________________ mbac-list mailing list mbac-list(a)aros.net http://www.aros.net/mailman/listinfo/mbac-list

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[Ride_calendar] Saltaire Ride - meet at 2200 West North Temple
by Doug jensen 13 Feb '05

13 Feb '05

Good morning everyone: I know I cancelled the ride. Yesterday's weather was so miserable, and the forcast said more of the same today - But look at it!! If the sun is out it is a great day to ride. I am going to head down. I know this is so late, but if anyone can join in - LET's RIDE! Sorry to seem so wishy washy, but hope to see you. Doug. _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

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[Ride_calendar] Saltaire Ride Cancellation
by Doug jensen 12 Feb '05

12 Feb '05

Due to inclement weather, the ride scheduled to Saltaire on February, 13, 2005 is cancelled. I am looking forward to this season, so hope you will join me on the next scheduled ride. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 815-3858 Looking foward to the best ride season ever. Doug Jensen _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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[Ride_calendar] Saltaire Ride Cancellation
by Doug jensen 12 Feb '05

12 Feb '05

Due to inclement weather, the Saltaire ride scheduled for Sunday February 13, 2005 is cancelled. I have lot's of other rides on the same course scheduled, so hope you will join me then. Any questions, please call 815-3858 _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

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[Ride_calendar] Saltaire ride cancellation
by Doug jensen 12 Feb '05

12 Feb '05

Due to the weather, the Saltaire ride scheduled for Sunday, February 13, 2005 is cancelled. There are lots more scheduled so hope to see everyone soon. Any questions, please call. 815-3858 _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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