She didn't ask to sign up, but I told her how to view our messages on the group.
On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 8:13 AM, ssp <[email protected]> wrote: > ... > > .....yep. There is much history about the coWs, Ms. Sayewich > will never be able to get it all in a 20-25 minute snippet interview > sat from 12:30-12:55 visit. Hopefully, she will come prepared to ride, > learn about the subject and get a good workout as a side benefit---- > many times before she writes the story. > > Keep the ideas coming. > Cynthia. Did she ask to sign on to the > coWs googlegroup? That would be a great way for her > to 'see' many of the real activities you all provide. > > > > > > On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 7:47 AM, cynthia whalen <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Don't forget Kim and her signs! They have helped so much with education. >> >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 11:55 PM, ssp <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> .... >>> >>> .....This can be a great chance to really get some positive press out >>> there for >>> the coWs. If you guys are serious about growing the group this might >>> help some. >>> The best place to pull new riders from though is the people who have >>> expressed >>> interest by signing up for the coWs googlegroup. >>> >>> This is my understanding of how the coWs came about. >>> Cynthia and Kevin have put a lot of effort in promoting cycling to the >>> City. Kevin >>> is an ongoing member of the pedestrian/cycling board. They are real >>> familiar >>> w/the cycling growth here in Wilson. And of course Cynthia established >>> the coWs googlegroup. >>> Jim Davis and Dr. Lindsey de Guehery were very instrumental in >>> encouraging the group rides. >>> Nick and Ralph have been riding forever as their story goes something >>> like they met >>> while riding individually and then started riding together. James Lamm >>> has been riding forever >>> also. The cystic fibrosis has held the bike ride fundraiser and I think >>> James has done this >>> many times, as has Dave, Pete, Steve, Tim, Susan etal. And dang Pete has >>> done every CNC >>> except the 1st, right? Didn't the 'Breakfast Crew' form from the >>> cystic fibrosis rides? >>> Next thing you know the group takes off. If any of you long time members >>> have other history >>> put it forth so the wdt reporter can get the story correct from the >>> beginning. Of course we cannot >>> leave out stardude. His story is unreal--all the rides he and jonO have >>> been pulling off the past >>> 2 years. Unfreekinreal! >>> >>> My first brush w/ bikes in Wilson was with Moss's Bike Shop on Tarboro St >>> downtown. Pete Williams >>> even referred to it in his BOOK! Back then they where a horse rental >>> (livery) place. Great book! >>> Read it! You will be glad you did! http://mepetewilliams.com/ Of >>> course, Mr Moss did not have *road* >>> bikes way back then? Only thing I remember was the schwinn stingray, >>> newspaper bikes and those >>> 3 wheeled cycles w/a basket in the back. >>> >>> I think Will and Julia Newton have been very instrumental in organizing >>> Family bike rides. Would be >>> great if they could offer their perspective for Ms. Sayewich. One thing >>> I would suggest is to have >>> Ms. Saywich provide her rough draft for review by Jim, Doc and Cynthia to >>> make sure the facts are >>> correct before publishing. What a great opportunity for the coWs and >>> thanks to Bradley Hearn of >>> the wdt for suggesting coverage of a positive human interest story where >>> Health and Family >>> fellowship is emphasized. >>> >>> Saturday ~1pm looks to be ~65deg w/ a fair S(9mph) breeze. >>> >>> http://www.accuweather.com/us/nc/wilson/27893/forecast-hourly.asp?fday=3 >>> Great opportunity for those who are really >>> interested in getting involved in organized bike rides to step outside >>> their comfort zones and take >>> a walk on the wild side, said Lou Reed! Why not? Maybe the chance to >>> have 'a' 'b' and 'c' groups >>> this Saturday? If you are interested post so we will have a feel who >>> might show. >>> >>> 'a' riders=19+mph ---->35+miles >>> 'b' riders=14-18mph ----<30 mile rides >>> 'c' riders= Family/Social rides. Fellowship. maybe ~5-10miles >>> neighborhood ride? >>> >>> >>> Anyone interested? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 3, 2011 at 8:28 PM, cynthia whalen >>> <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> Natalie Sayewich would like to interview the COWs on Saturday about >>>> 30 minutes before the ride - 12:30 It would be great to have a nice crowd >>>> with our COWs jerseys on. I will be MTBing so can't make it. >>>> >>>> I would love to ride tomorrow - lunch ride anyone? >>>> >>>> Cynthia >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. >> To post to this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. > To post to this group, send email to > [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/cyclistsofwilson-cows?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "CyclistsOfWilson-COWs" group. 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