Southern Indiana
Wheelmen Association, Inc.

Thanks to our Sponsors!

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Welcome to the Southern Indiana Wheelmen Bicycle Club! We've been riding the beautiful roads of Clark, Floyd, Harrison, Scott and Washington Counties (to name a few) since 1975. We hope to see YOU soon!

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St. Mary's to Host Inaugural 3 Steeples Ride - Ed Gootee

St. Mary of the Knobs Catholic Church invites you to come ride along through the beautiful hills and valleys that surround us at our inaugural Three Steeples Ride and to come back for the KnobFest family festival..... READ MORE HERE

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Members: Please be sure to join our new Google Group! This will allow you to easily send and receive e-mails to & from other club members in the group.

Please visit the group and click on the "Join this group" link to be added to the group roster.

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The new SIW Club Jerseys have arrived!

Stop by Clarksville Schwinn TODAY to pick yours up before they're all gone (they're just $60)!

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Deam Lake: An Open Letter on Trail Use - Jana Gold & Brad Stewart, Property Managers

Deam Lake SRA and the Clark Forestry offer beautiful scenery and miles of trails. However, not all of these trails are open for cyclists. Also, Deam Lake is offering a new pedestrian/cyclist pass option this year! Learn more about these two So. Indiana gems.... READ MORE HERE

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Winter Reflection & TRIRI - Submitted by Ed Gootee

It is a cold and damp morning as I look at my backyard. As I stare at the leafless trees and fluffed up wrens I am warmed by the coffee and memories of last summer. One ride comes to mind, the TRIRI bike rally that was held at Spring Mill SP last June. It was a 4 day event.... READ MORE HERE

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Remember, our SIW membership directory is available in the members area (log-in at left).

It's up to YOU; however, to keep it up-to-date! Please review the directory and add or update whatever info you wish to make available to your fellow SIW members.

If you need the password for the members' area, please contact any club officer for assistance.

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Thank you, SIW! - Submitted by Doris Herp

Many of you know that I was riding the Hope Century on September 17 when I went down after hitting gravel. I have since been diagnosed with two fractures of my pelvis. To say that my SIW family came to my aid is putting it mildly.... READ MORE HERE

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Paceline Tips - Submitted by Don Rush

...Riding in a paceline will help you go faster and farther by reducing wind resistance and helping you to conserve energy. When carried out properly, a paceline is an effective tool for a group ride. Whether you're riding in a single or double formation, try these tips for taking your pulls and pedaling in line.... READ MORE HERE

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Munching & Riding - Submitted by Don Rush

On-bike snack breaks keep your energy levels high and your legs spinning fast. These are just a few tips to keep you fueled and safely moving along.... READ MORE HERE

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To schedule rides for upcoming months, contact:

Bryan Huhnerkoch at vptouring@siwheelmen.org (Wheelmen), or

Joan Gilley at slowspokes@siwheelmen.org (Slowspokes).

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SIW is continuing to collect donations for tornado relief efforts in our area!

Click for full story. - Photos © News and Tribune; Staff Photos, C.E. Branham - Used with permission.

Nearly every town we ride through has been effected by devestating tornados.

Help SIW help our friends and neighbors! We will be making a 2nd club donation to support relief efforts in Southern Indiana in the fall.

Make your donation check payable to "SIW," put "Storm Relief" on the memo line, and mail to Ben Blackman at P.O. Box 511 - Floyds Knobs, IN 47119.


If you want to personally help with cleanup &/or other reflief efforts, please do NOT go to effected areas unannounced. Instead, please sign up to volunteer at 724 Spring Street in Jeffersonville (formerly, the Bales Motors car lot). Once you sign up, officials in charge of the clean up effort will be able to coordinate your assistance with their needs.

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The Southern Indiana Wheelmen supports all aspects of safe cycling in our local community, the state of Indiana and the nation.

We hope you will join us in helping our fellow neighbors and communities grow stronger and healthier through the sport of cycling.

CLUB STATS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS
-	Act Mbrs	Total Miles	Avg/Mbr
'10	191	236,095	1,236
'11	190	215,065	1,132
Rslt	99%	91%	92%
'11	190	215,065	1,132
'12	121	51,945	429
Rslt	64%	24%	38%
As of 5/8/12

Please Note:

Cyclists are required to wear a CPSC-approved helmet on all club rides.


Cyclists on all club rides are expected to know and adhere to all rules of the road, and to exercise their rights to the road in a responsible manner at all times.

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Guests and new members are ALWAYS welcome!