Welcome to MiCo Velo Cycling Club.

Whats a Velo? Well, it’s just a French word for bike. What are we about? That’s easy, biking. Over the past few years we’ve noticed more and more bikes on the road and around the county. We’ve met a few riders on the road and trail from here. So, we wondered just how many more there were, and whether they (or you) would join a group and have a voice. With all these riders around, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to do something about making cycling a bigger part of our community?

Now, if you like to get on a bike, whether it’s 5 times a week and hundreds of miles or just a few times a year, MiCo Velo is for you. Do you like to commute to work, ride a trail or just spin down the street to the store? Do your children ride and you’d like to see a little safer bike lanes or paths for them? Do you believe that riding a bike is a better option for the environment? Are you unsure if biking is for you but would like a little exercise in a social setting? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you’re at the right place.

Still need more info? Take a look around the site and contact us to ask any direct questions. If you would like to participate in one of our group rides before joining, check out the calendar.

Whatever you do, don’t just sit there. Grab your bike and ride.

written by Joe Knecht

Thanks to everyone that came to our meeting and social. It was a good turnout with a mix of current members and guests. Thanks also to those that had suggestions for the upcoming year. We’re looking forward to some great events and growing this club. For anyone interested, the meeting notes are located here. MemberMeetingNotes_1_18_12

Please contact us with any questions or if you’d like to be more involved.

Thanks
Chain Gang

written by Scott Dreiling

Meet other members, hear about the latest happenings and ideas and let us know what you’d like to see from Miami County’s bike club. Members, families and non-members welcome. 6:30 at Town Square (formerly Evergreen Events) on the south side of the square in downtown Paola. Free chili as long as it lasts!

See you there!
Chain Gang

written by Scott Dreiling

The Members Meeting and Social will be held in Paola at the Town Square, formerly known as Evergreen Events. For those that don’t know, it is on the South side of the square downtown. We will serve hot chili and water and you are welcome to bring your own drinks. The meeting will start at 6:30 and should be over by 8. Families and non-members are welcome.

Wednesday, January 18th – 6:30 pm
Meeting place-Town Square, Paola
Please RSVP by going to contact us.

We will briefly talk about latest happenings and then will open floor to all. Let us know what you want from YOUR bike club. Your voice will be heard, but only if you’re there!

Here are a few of the benefits we hope to discuss:
- More Group Rides and Socials
-Involvement in existing Miami County Cycling Events
-Our own club sponsored bike events (many family oriented fun rides in the works)
-An ‘official’ club – Our non-profit status has started but is pending until we can afford it.
-Community Bike Advocacy – We all like to ride. Our communities need to know we will push to make things better. How about a few bike racks and designated bike lanes?
-Safer Travel to and from school for children who ride or walk.
-Cool MiCo Velo bike accessories (anyone seen our jerseys?)

We want to hear from you and what you want. Please consider becoming a member of MiCo Velo today.

Thanks
Chain Gang

written by Scott Dreiling

The web updates have been made, and we’re asking all of our members to renew here.

Annual memberships are $20 for a single and $30 for a family. It’s that easy! For those newer members that have already renewed in 2011 and paid, you don’t have to do a thing.

Current members will have until Oct 15^th to renew. Members receive information via emails about the events, rides and other happenings of the club. Until we have membership that pays dues, we have no funds. Until we have funds, we can’t offer ride insurance, MiCo Velo branded items and membership cards for discounts. Until we have funds we will not be able to secure our non-profit status which will help us make a difference in our community. Don’t let your membership expire.

We encourage every member to renew and participate in group rides, post comments and questions on our community forum, and become involved. We’d especially like to see members from communities other than Paola come join us. We know you’re out there.  If you have comments or questions, please contact us at www.micovelo.com/contact-us/. Make your membership official by renewing today!

 Then Grab Your Bike and Ride. 

Chain Gang

written by Scott Dreiling

Register Here: http://www.micovelo.com/events/

This is your invitation to come see the sites, feel the autumn breezes, listen to wind in the trees as they sway, smell the fall fragrances and travel without the roadway clutter of cars.  The Flint Hills Nature Trail is your pathway to a beautiful world which few people experience.

Register Here: http://www.micovelo.com/events/

written by Joe Knecht