MABC Club Minutes

January 23, 2007 Club Minutes by Diane Hand

President Jed Bespalec called the meeting to order. Seventeen members were present. New officers for year 2007 are as follows:

President, Kevin
Vice President, Albert
Treasurer, Paul
Secretary, Diane

Treasurer Paul Talbert gave an update on the Club’s finances. It was decided that dues should be paid annually in January. It was discussed that a postcard may be sent out to members to notify them of this change.

The club will pay for LAB membership and insurance to cover our club riders. Terry Lamb motioned that this is paid and Tom Nickerson second the motion.

If you haven’t had an opportunity yet, check out the new blog site. It was proposed that the old MABC 50 meg site will be closed down and transferred to The Bike Shed’s site when it is completed. Right now the blog site has MABC information posted on it. Mike sent out an email Wednesday morning with the address of the site. It is http://www.mid-americabicycleclub.blogspot.com/

Mike is doing a ride schedule. For February we have a Super Bowl ride on February 4th starting at 1:00 p.m. leaving from MONA parking lot weather permitting. Our Frigid 50 ride will be February 25th starting at 1:00 p.m. starting from The Bike Shed weather permitting.

Tuesday night rides will start March 13th at 6:00 p.m. leaving from MONA parking lot. The time will be moved back to 6:15 p.m. in April. Todd suggested that the weekly mountain bike ride be changed to Thursday nights leaving from Bico’s. Kevin mentioned starting a beginners ride possibly on Monday’s riding on the bike trail. If anyone has ideas for this ride let him know.

The Grand Fondo ride will be Saturday, May 19th. Time has not been determined yet. Same courses as last year-metric century, a 30-mile option and a 15-mile option.

Kevin would like to have a century ride in August. It will be a club ride to Johnson Lake and back and will be on Saturday, August 25th. More to follow on these upcoming rides.

Todd is checking on companies to do another club jersey this year. If anyone has input on colors or etc. let him know.

Meeting was adjourned by President, Jed Bespalec.

MABC Meeting

MABC meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 23d at 7:30pm. It will be at the Bike Shed, 1800 2nd Ave, Kearney. Officers will be elected and some activity dates will be set.
Moab/Fruita Trip
Frigid 50
Gran Fondo

MABC Blogging Plan

The purpose of this blog is to inform MABC members and Nebraska/Kansas cyclists of events of the club and surrounding cyclists. I will be posting an active calendar of upcoming rides/events, reports of recent activities, meeting minutes and ideas/plans for the club. I am hoping this site will connect the club members and other local cyclist, as the cycle sport forum and Lincoln/Omaha blogs.

Trainer Day

Cold and damp day makes me hate my trainer and sit at my computer, dreaming of a new bike and Moab/Fruita.

Andrew looks Happy, but


In 145 days my wife will be done with Nursing School. She told me and Paul is a witness, that I could buy a new bike when she is done. I am debating of buying the tricross expert or getting the tricross frame and using the components from my Allez,

Mid-America Bicycle Club overview

Mid-America Bicycle Club was established in Kearney Nebraska by 4 founding members in 1989. We enjoy cycling together, either on or off road. In addition to our weekly rides, we have many fun activities like progressive dinner rides, annual Moab/Fruita trip, off-road night rides, and group parties.