On behalf of the Executive Board, I thank you for being a member of the Chattanooga Bicycle Club, and I wish you and your loved ones a Joyous Holiday Season and a healthy and prosperous New Year. May you have strong legs, many miles of good riding, and steady tailwinds throughout 2024.

Overall, the past year has been a good one. Rides are up (we had record number of Club rides), membership is up, Cycle Sequatchie continues to be a success, we hosted three really wonderful club events, and our finances are stable. In 2024, with your help and participation, we can look forward to more and even better Club rides and events, continued sponsorship of and growing involvement with Cycle Sequatchie, and new cycling advocacy initiatives, among other things.

And don’t forget…

…the CBC ANNUAL MEETING & PARTY (GALA DINNER & CYCLING HALL OF FAME CEREMONY), from 6:15 P.M. on January 26, 2024, at The 107 Venue.

Only $15 for members. Tickets are now available on the CBC website (here). You will need to log in to receive the member rate. Buy your ticket now–and no later than January 11, 2024–to ensure availability. Thanks again for being a part of the CBC. 

See you on the road,
Tom      

Daisy Blanton 1943-2023

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 we lost Daisy Blanton, beloved CBC member and Chattanooga ambassador for recreational cycling. Daisy’s decades of tireless service to the CBC, love of adventure, grit and determination, unfailing spirit, enthusiasm for cycling, and passion for sharing all of this with others earned her the love and respect of cyclists throughout the Chattanooga area. 

A CBC member since 1992, a consummate volunteer, ride leader, and cycling mentor, Daisy was to many of you the face of the Chattanooga Bicycle Club. In honor of her many contributions to cycling, she was among the first inductees into the Chattanooga Cycling Hall of Fame. (Click here to see and hear Daisy talk about some of her cycling exploits.)

Daisy’s contributions to the cycling community, her infectious enthusiasm, and her dedication to cycling will live on in the hearts and minds of the countless cyclists who knew and loved her.  She will be sorely missed. As appropriate and when available we’ll update you via e-mail with additional information, e.g., memorial services for Daisy. 

Ride on, Daisy!

Participation is what makes the world go around and the club work and thrive. 

Many thanks to everyone who attended Saturday’s Spring Fling and Gear Swap at Lee & Gordan’s Mill/Venue in Chickamauga, GA.  Fifty-five+ members enjoyed a morning of rides, a wonderful lunch, and engaging camaraderie with fellow club members.  It was a great way and a great day to officially kick off the season. 

Special thanks and appreciation to Deb and Sam Beck, who really went all out to ensure that we had a fantastic day.  On the bike and off, we have a great team!

Stay safe and keep showing up for those club rides.  (Don’t forget there are three rides remaining in the 2023 climbing series–April 8, 15, and 22!)

See you on the road,

Tom