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End of Season Party – Thank you Sam & Debbie!

A big thanks to Sam and Debbie Beck for hosting this year’s End of Season Party at their home on Signal Mountain. It was a smashing success, thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended!

The day’s festivities began with a choice of three ride distances – short, intermediate and long – led by Donna Killian (subbing in for Tony Thompson), Alan Voss, and Richard Russell.

The weather was perfect for riding, with plenty of sunshine highlighting the beautiful fall foliage which is beginning to appear in abundance atop the mountain.

Post ride, members feasted on Sam’s delicious BBQ pork, smoked chicken and portobello mushroom burgers, along with a bounty of sides and desserts supplied by club members.

Sitting around the fire pit, chatting with friends, enjoying the live music of bluegrass band Smokey Holler – we couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Ride/Event Info, Volunteer Opportunties

Volunteer Opportunity

The Cycle Sequatchie Century & 3 Mtn Challenge is the CBC’s biggest fundraiser and we need our members’ help to ensure its success.

Can you be a friendly face at a rest stop, helping to prepare and serve snacks and drinks to ensure that participants are hydrated and fueled along the ride?

Can you help riders make correct turns and safely navigate road crossings by serving as a course marshal?

How about helping with packet pickup the morning of the event?

Every volunteer will receive an event t-shirt along with food and beer tickets.

You can see the full listing of volunteer positions by clicking here!

Bakers! One more area of need that is not listed on the signup website: The three CBC-sponsored rest stops are known for the delicious homemade baked goods provided by our club members. If you are able to help with this, please email Sharon Russell.

Thanks in advance!

President

Loss of a Legend

Daisy Blanton
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!

Pedal, smile, repeat!