October 2023

News Highlights:

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into fall riding season.  The nearly 30 CBC riders who ventured out on September 16 for the club favorite MadPeper ride got an early taste of what makes riding here so special… Morning temps in the 60’s, crystal clear skies, and fabulous Blue Ridge scenery with just a touch of color starting to appear.  More is on tap for this coming month, with two special organized events on the calendar.  

Tour de Greene – Our friends and cycling supporters in Greene County are hosting the 17th annual Tour de Greene on Saturday, October 14th, 2023.  Early registration ends at 11:59pm on Sunday, October 1st and final registration closes at 11:59pm on Thursday, October 12th. Register early to avoid the price increase.  The ride is fully supported with stocked rest stops, on course SAG support, and lunch is provided afterwards.  Proceeds from the event go to Feeding Greene, the food pantry of Greene County.  So grab your CBC jersey and enjoy cycling on picturesque roads at the foot of Shenandoah National Park.  More info can be found at Tour de Greene 2023 (17th Annual) Online Registration (bikereg.com).

Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival – The Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival in Staunton, Virginia, “brings experienced century cyclists, mid-distance recreational riders and novices, and families to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia to enjoy a weekend of beautiful riding and friendly hospitality.”  The Festival runs October 20-22, 2023.  The Festival’s Saturday, Oct. 21 activities are posted on CBC’s calendar, but members are encouraged to join as much of the Festival as you wish.  In addition to fabulous riding, the Festival features supported rest stops, SAG, live music, events, and food.  Details are available at Shenandoah Fall Foliage Bike Festival.

Shimano Crankset Recall – On September 21, 2023, Shimano announced a recall of certain Ultegra and Dura-Ace branded HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets produced before July 2019.  According to the recall notice, the “recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard to consumers.”  Shimano recommends that any bike with an affected crankset NOT be used until the part is inspected and, if necessary, replaced.  Instructions for identifying the cranksets and details on the recall can be found from the Consumer Product Safety Commission here and from Shimano here. 

Please welcome this month’s newest club members: Liam Donoghue, Sara Sherrard, Jed Vanichkachorn, Jeremiah Spaid, Daphne Algaze, Matt Rafferty, Ned Ormsby, and Mark Fritzen.

The CBC