Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I join Springbike?
A: To join Springbike, simply download, print, fill out this form (Word or .pdf), and return it to us with your dues, or bring both with you to our next meeting.

Q: What does it cost?
A: One year membership is $20.00 per household A two year membership is $38.00 per household

Q: What do I get for joining?
A: Members receive “The Tube,” a monthly newsletter, participate in club-sponsored rides and events, and receive a 10% discount on bike accessories at local participating Bike Shops. We also sponsor a group email list you can subscribe to (or view online here). You can also post items For Sale or Wanted on the web site. Check out all the upcoming events and rides here.

Q: When are there group rides?
A: During Daylight Savings time periods, there are group rides on each weekday evening from several locations. Weekend rides are also scheduled throughout the year. (Daylight Savings time starts in late March in 2007.) Helmets are required on all club rides.

Q: What do you have for beginners?
A: During Daylight Savings time periods, we sponsor beginner rides every weeknight. We have a designated Ride Leader who will insure no one gets left behind.

Q: When and where are the meetings?
A: We meet only during the off riding season (October-March). Currently we meet on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at various locations. Check our home page for details. Meetings feature a specific topic and speaker.

Q: What other activities can I (or my spouse, kids, etc.) be involved with
besides riding my bike and attending meetings?
A: We have many events throughout the year that could use your help. Such as helping with logistics on long rides (rest stops, sag support, etc.), bicycle education and advocacy, or simply helping to man a booth at an like Arts Fest.

Q: Why do email addresses (hyperlinks) look “funny” on the web site?
A: Spammers use bots to “harvest” email addresses from web sites. They then use these in their mass mailings. All email addresses on the Springbike site are encoded within JavaScript code so that these scanning bots will not find them. Here is an example: someone@anywhere.com actually appears like this someone@anywhere.com (See the actual coding at the bottom of the window when you mouse-over the hyperlink.)