8-24-16

Greetings my friends and fellow disciplists! 

I want to remind you that we will have a booth set up at Exposure 901 at AutoZone Park on September 1^st. If you are able, stop by, check it out, and support UBFM! Here is the link http://www.exposurememphis.com

Here is some other awesome news. A lot of you might be familiar with Bicycle Magazine. It is major publication for cyclists. I have been a subscriber for years. I recently received a call from a writer for Bicycle Magazine and they are going to do a piece on UBFM! It will be in the November/December issue. You will be able to purchase it on September 27^th.

We will meet Wednesday night at 7:30 and ride out at 8:00 we will return around 9 -9:30. We meet at the Carpenter's House, same address as the FUMC (see below). If you would like to help prepare burritos, we will start in the kitchen of FUMC at 6:30.

We will meet on Saturday morning at 7:30am to load up and roll out at 8:00. We will return around 9:00. If you would like to help out in the kitchen we start cooking at 7:00am. The meeting location is the same as the Wednesday night ride.

First United Methodist Church

204 N. 2nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter’s House

212 N. 2^nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter's House is the building beside the church. We meet in the back parking lot of the building.

Things you will need for the ride (must):

•   Bike

•   Helmet

•   Hydration for yourself

•   Flashers for front and rear of your bike

•   Backpack 

•   A giving spirit

Recommended for the ride (not necessary):

•   Bright clothing

•   old grocery bags (plastic)

•   care packages (hygiene)

•   Insect spray (to share with neighbors)

•   tools to repair a flat

·      A lightweight rain jacket (just in case)

Donations that we are in need of for the summer:

•   bottled water 

•   insect repellant

•   Monetary funds to purchase food and supplies Click Here

·      Bicycle helmets

·      Reflective vests

Peace be with you!