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WOLVER-BENTS RECUMBENT CYCLISTS UPDATE
March 2010
www.wolverbents.org

1. Monthly Ride Schedule - Southeast Michigan
2. 2010 Michigan Bicycle Ride Calendars Out

3. Bike Feast Cancelled
4. Wintertime - A Great Time To Support Your Local Bike Shop
5. Used Recumbents For Sale
6. Wolver-Bents E-Mail Discussion Group
7. Reminders

1. Monthly Ride Schedule - Southeast Michigan
For the months of December through March, the Wolver-Bents are on their winter ride schedule of two rides a month at Willow Metropark only (Metro Beach rides resume in the Spring), starting at a later hour (2pm) to take advantage of the afternoon "heat".

Specifically, the rides will be on the 2nd and 4th Saturday (March 13 and March 27) starting from the Washago Pond north parking lot (area "J" on the map link which has open, heated, restrooms), starting at 2pm. The usual winter route is to first head south to Oakwoods Metropark and take a break to warm up at the Nature Center there.

Willow Metropark is located in the southwest Metro Detroit area, just south of I-94 and Detroit Metro Airport. Take I-275 south to exit 11, South Huron Road (look for the Willow park signs), and go east to the park's north entrance. There is a $4 entrance fee to the park on weekends with a $20 annual pass available. At the Willow ride, riders will travel on the interconnected Willow, Oakwoods and Lower Huron Metropark bike path system where distances up to 27 miles can be ridden (or set your own lower mileage).

2. 2010 Michigan Bicycle Ride Calendars Out

For some "cabin fever" reading for those warms months in the future, the annual League of Michigan Bicyclists Michigan bicycle ride calendar is now available online at www.lmb.org (LMB members should have received a printed copy in the mail by now). The Ohio bike event calendar should be out later in March at http://www.ohiocycling.info/OBEC.html.

3. Bike Feast Cancelled

Just one amendment to the League of Michigan Bicyclists 2010 calendar listed above in item #2. The annual March "Bike Feast" held in the Detroit area has been cancelled this year. Also, on the calender there is no mention of what had been the annual Wolverine 200 bike ride on Detroit's Belle Isle. The ride was cancelled due to road construction last year, and this year there isn't even a mention of it on the Wolverine Sports Club's (the sponsor) webpage.

4. Wintertime - A Great Time To Support Your Local Bike Shop

As we have said before, winter is a tough time for local bike shops, especially in these tough economic times. So if you need bike accessories, or work done on your bike, consider taking it in to your local shop in these cold months. For working on a bike, shops have plenty of time so you will probably have your bike back sooner than you think. Take that same bike in for work in May, and it may be a week or longer before you get it back. Another plus is the shop staff will probably have loads of time to talk with you about gear, tune-ups and anything else bike related.

5. Used Recumbents For Sale
Listing are free but limited to bikes for sale in the Michigan/Ohio/Indiana/Ontario region. Please send information to Bob Krzewinski at wolverbob@gmail.com by the end of the month for listing in the next months Wolver-Bent E-News.

Wanted - EZ-1 or EZ-1 Lite (aluminum). For buyer's purpose, it is necessary that the frame be made of square tubing. Willing to pay any reasonable price for a used recumbent as described above. The bike does not need to be in excellent condition. Buyer lives near Dayton, Ohio, and would like to find a seller south of Flint if possible. Contact Rocky at thirdrockresident@hotmail.com or 937-629-0479.

For Sale: Rans V-Rex recumbent. Features include: extra set of lightweight wheels, Ultegra front and rear derailleurs, new chain, Rans seat bag and rack, and two seat pads. Excellent condition and well maintained. Asking $800. Call Dave at 517-449-5406, or email at outhouseman1@comcast.net. Lansing area.

For Sale: RANS Hoagie seat. Originally came with my 2008 RANS F5, but was replaced with a RANS sling-mesh seat. Has additional layer of high-density foam added for more comfort. Almost new condition. RANS sells these new for $425, I will sell for $275. Ann Arbor area. Bob Krzewinski at wolverbob@gmail.com or 734-487-9058.

For Sale: SportsWork recumbent bike rack (bike carrier) for two bikes. One carrier accommodates a bike with 16" front wheel and 20" back wheel. The other carrier can be used with any size wheels. The wheel trays are adjustable. The rack folds up, when you are not transporting bikes, and folds down so you can open the rear of you vehicle. The rack can be locked onto your vehicle. Requires a 2" receiver. Asking $350. Contact Vern at ldhoag@sbcglobal.net.

For Sale: RANS Tailwind recumbent. $650. Purchased used last year and have enjoyed riding it on the White Pine Trail. It is a stock bike about 7 years old with a 62" wheelbase and is in good condition. Bike includes Rans seat attached bike bag, mirror, rear red flasher light and water bottle cage. Would consider delivering as far as Cadillac, Grand Rapids or Mt. Pleasant. Contact Perry Lewis, Big Rapids, MI at: rxmanperry@hotmail.com for more info/pictures.

For Sale: KMX ST Trike, $720 OBO. Purchased in September, 2007. Total mileage:100-200 miles. It looks brand-new. Test ride is welcome at Kensington Metro Park. Moving back to Japan and cannot take the trike back with me. Ryuta Kawaguchi, Farmington Hills, MI. E-mail: kryuta@hotmail.com Cell: 480-208-4115.

For Sale: 2003 Burley Hepcat. Less than 200 miles and in almost new condition. Orange color. Original cost $1800, asking $850. Email to lclark@actuwell.com or call at 616-443-3793

For Sale: Infinity recumbent bicycle. This is a long-wheelbase roadster with under-seat steering and a comfortable seat, and is in good working condition. Unfortunately, the seat has some wear, so it was reinforced with some foam padding, and some duct tape. Asking price is $700, although the price is negotiable. Bike located in the Ann Arbor area. Contact Willie through the online ad for this bike at http://willienorthway.com/forsale/

6. Wolver-Bents E-Mail Discussion Group
To subscribe to the Wolver-Bents e-mail discussion group, send an e-mail to wolverbents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolverbents. At this discussion group, Wolver-Bent ride reminders are given, and it is a great forum to have general recumbent questions answered.

7. Reminders
Have a new bike, some riding tips, a new riding location? Consider writing a story for the monthly Wolver-Bent Updates. Submissions are always welcome and appreciated. Please send items to Bob at either wolverbob@gmail.com or wolverbob@yahoo.com.

For the latest news on what is new in the recumbent world (i.e., new bikes, recumbent accessories), visit BentriderOnline http://www.bentrideronline.com.

Help support bicycling in Michigan by joining/supporting the League of Michigan Bicyclists www.lmb.org and the rail-trail development group, the Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, at www.michigantrails.org. Also, check out our "sister" recumbent group (and consider a membership), the Michigan Human Powered Vehicle Association at www.mhpva.org. And of course ALWAYS support your local bike shop, especially in the lean, winter months.

Happy 'Benting!
Bob Krzewinski
Wolver-Bent Recumbent Cyclists
www.wolverbents.org
wolverbob@yahoo.com or wolverbob@gmail.com
734/487-9058