Memorial Day Bike Ride, Birdeye

Last week's highly publicized bike ride...
Mark Pierce, Becca, Kyle, Jackie, Neall, Jimmy, Kara
John David (his new Specialized Aliez was awesome) and Cecelia

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

I'm posting for Kara whose blog page won't let her publish because of a gadget.  "East Birdeye is hosting a ride Memorial Day at 10 am with burgers afterward.  The route will be 25-30 miles or shorter if you choose.  Let Kara know if you're rolling out".

I'm glad Birdeye is continuing the Memorial Day bike ride tradition.  We'll need to be on the lookout for the Gearhead group who come to Birdeye every Memorial Day, they leave at 7 am (I think) and are here around about 9:30 ish.  I know last year I spotted Ted Herget on a hybrid near Cherry Valley, I nearly died (that was what 35 miles one way to Cherry Valley from Jonesboro...:))  He also won the Midsouth Championship Marathon this past November.

See ya'll Monday! -Keeli

Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17, 2013

This is East and West Birdeye in 2011

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Happy Birthday CHLOE!  That lady is 12 today!  Wow, time flies.

HEADS UP: KARA AND I canceled Friday's cookout and decided a Saturday 9 am bike ride in Wynne at Becca and Neall's would be more casual.  Bike to work was also canceled because of the rain.  If you're planning to attend, let us know so we can sign you up to bring something for the cookout!  -Keeli



Thursday, May 9, 2013

In celebration of Bike to Work Day, East and West Birdeye will depart the 4 way at 6:45 am taking the Vanndale Hill first, then over to Hwy 1 on Friday morning.  We'll have our bright gear on and I'll have my orange flag out and ready.  Motorists, take it slow this one day of the year and watch out for fellow cyclists across the county, state and everywhere.  One thing we've noticed on recent bike rides is a lack of motorists slowing at all as they approach a cyclist.  It won't slow a motorist more than a few mere seconds to use caution when approaching a cyclist and it could save a life.  So slow it down anyway but especially Friday, May 17.  And quit that honking and rude gesturing.  Come on people, just sayin...:)

Via Kara's FABULOUS idea, we will be cooking out at the law office that night at 5:30.   The address is Shaver and Smith, 210 E. Merriman, Wynne.  She and I will have hamburgers (I'll make veggie ones) and other food to celebrate the Bike to Work Worldwide Celebration in Wynne. Cousin John Dalton sent me this link to what New Yorkers are doing on May 17 and we're following suit: http://bikenyc.org/biketowork

Everyone is welcome to come ride your bike to downtown and join our post ride festivities that afternoon.  East and West Birdeye will have our car parked there since it'll be after dark when we leave for home. We plan to cookout in rain or shine, just FYI!   We're all pitching in for the cookout, so let us know if you're coming and we'll sign you up to bring something in your backpack.

See you there! :)

Sunday 4/28/2013 RIDE

Planning for a 2PM Sunday road ride starting from our house (Beth&Stan). Low key, no sitter. Most likely flat route for any ability level. 

Road Bike Ride this Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Bradshaw's

The first organized bike ride of 2013...from left to right, Jerry
and Melissa Harvey, Joy, Kyle (hands up!), Beth, Stan, me,
Jackie, Johnny and Beverly Edwards, Kara, Martin, Lisa, Chuck
We rode about 25 miles, Cecelia had 2 flats, we lost new riders
the Harvey's and Joy had to ride by herself, boo!  But it was
fun and socializing afterwards was a blast as Stella, Katie and
Julia (and Chloe on the boom box) held a fabulous fashion show,
look out people, we have some fashionistas in Kindergarten!

Thursday, April 18, 2013

The Bradshaw's are hosting a 2 hour bike ride Sunday at 1 pm.  Our sitter is booked with kids so if you need one have them meet us there.  We're not planning a social after riding, just have lunch after church and meet us there!

Boston Marathon Bombing

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Wow, I cannot imagine that someone would bomb a running event.  As Jackie, Chloe and I watched the news last night, we couldn't believe it.  I said I was surprised it hadn't happened at other events when Jackie reminded me there are bag checks and security personnel at football, basketball and I assume baseball games.  But there's no security at a running, cycling, track, soccer or triathlon events ever, or at least that I know of.  Jackie sent this article to me today from a writer from Sports Illustrated who took his 7 year old daughter to the Boston Marathon last year.  It's a well written and moving article.  See for yourself: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/more/news/20130415/steve-rushin-boston-daughter-special-day/

There are three victims from the bombing so far, one of which was an 8 year old boy at the finish line with his family.  It's so sad and disgusting.  Violence has no place at a sporting event.  If you don't like something, this isn't the way to show it.  I'm disgusted and crazy mad what this sets up for other events.  In fact, Jackie and I both received an update on the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon set for a week from Sunday on April 28th.  We ran its half in 2009.  They updated their security efforts for their race in honor of the Oklahoma City Bombings that took place in 1995.  My mother was at home and felt the bomb in Edmond which is 20 miles north of the downtown area where 169 were killed including 19 children and injured 680 people.  Here's the link to the race a week from Sunday: http://www.okcmarathon.com/

Here's the Huffington Post article from this afternoon: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/16/fbi-boston-marathon-bombing-investigation_n_3089106.html

Road Bike Ride this Saturday, April 13, 2013

Monday, April 8, 2013

We're hosting a bike ride this Saturday at 4:30 pm (WE HAD A TIME CHANGE)...I have 2 sitters lined up for everyone to share.  It's predicted to be a splendid weekend, high of 60 on Saturday.  Kara and I've talked about doing the million dollar road loop, about 25 miles which should be great to get all our feet wet, so to speak.  I'm ready to do the Weona ride but I don't wanna scare anyone off (it's only 35 miles).  Plan to cook out with us afterwards. Sitter should run you $10/child, Chloe's help is free baby!  See ya'll Saturday and don't make fun of my yard! Keeli

Mountain Bike Rides at Village Creek SP

I am going to start the weekly mountain bike rides at Village Creek State Park again this month. Every Saturday at 3 p.m. with the exception of the 23rd. I will be doing that ride on the Friday before, the 22nd. We will meet at the visitor center and head out from there.

As always this is a relaxed ride and we will go for as long as the group wants. So all ages and levels are invited to join in the fun.