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Sangamon Valley Trail News

We've been informed by the  Sangamon County Highway Department that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has awarded the contract for construction of the first section of the long-anticipated Sangamon Valley Trail. The six-mile section runs between Centennial Park and Stuart Park and is expected to be completed during summer of 2011.

More information about the Sangamon Valley Trail:

• See an unofficial map of the six-mile section.
• Read the SJ-R story about the trail's funding.
• See an unofficial map of the entire proposed trail.

SBC Facebook Page

We have a Facebook page! Our Wall will be used for timely announcements and will be visible to everyone, not just Facebook users. The discussion section is now open.

Winter Party and Awards: Bill Donels earns top award

The Springfield Bicycle Club (SBC) recognized 35 individuals as part of its annual awards program held Saturday, January 23. Bill onels received the club's top award, the "NoBell Award," to an individual in recognition of significant contributions in promoting and supporting bicycling with the Springfield community. You can read about Bill's award here.

Grover Everett earned the top "Spinner" mileage award for logging 6,584 miles in 2009, the most miles of any SBC member. He was followed by Marty Celnick, 5,284 miles; Dave McDivitt, 5,274 and Charlie Witsman, 5,251. Each received an engraved pewter tankard.

RReceiving "Bronze" Spinner awards were Karl Kohlrus, 4,168; Tom Clark, 3,435; Tracey Hurley, 3,117; Don Harvey, 2,898; Dave Ross, 2,722; Pat Stephens, 2,677; Mark Rabin, 2,640; Linda Butler, 2,617; Ernie DeFraties 2,543; Lynn Miller, 2,520. The complete 2009 mileage listing is here.

Curt Evoy showed a wonderfully entertaining slide show of the year's bicycle activities. Curt has posted the video on his mobile me site so if you missed it you can contact him at cmevoy@gmail.com for access instructions.

Interurban Trail News

The west loop of the Interurban Trail around the future Legacy Pointe development is open! Click here to see the S-JR's coverage of the October 25th ribbon-cutting ceremony. Here's an unofficial and approximate map of the Interurban trail.

Bicycle Advisory Council

After a long wait the Springfield Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) were named during September.  Members are David Sykuta, Daniel Adair, MD, John Allen, Janet Cooper, Michael Cummins, Kevin Greene, Michael Higgins, John Pohlman, and Terry Farmer.

Chairman David Sykuta indicates that the first goal of the BAC will be the development of a master bicycle plan for the City of Springfield.

Click here to read the ordinance creating the Bicycle Advisory Council. (.pdf format)

Come ride with us!

We have rides to accommodate cyclists of all abilities and skill levels. If you haven't ridden with us you can read about our rides and find out what to expect. We look forward to riding with you.

2009 Survey Results -- Here!

The SBC Announce List is operational

If you're an SBC member who is not currently receiving SBC email announcements you may request addition to the announcement list by emailing announce@spfldcycling.org.