A big thanks to John Calhoun and Madelyn Zalon for hosting one of our largest attended rides, with over 20 teams and numerous singles (since we were the only CIBA rides on the Friday holiday). A lot of HOOTS regulars were in attendance, (Richard & Shirley, Don & Chris, Jerry & Donna, George & Teresa, Doug & Denise, Sheldon & Martha, Pat & Margaret, Paul & son Mark, and many more). We ag… Continue

I don’t have access to all the details, but apparently Greg suffered a heart attack near the end of a tandem ride with his wife Linda, on Thursday, June 25th. More information may be available at the Bloomington Bicycle Club web site.

Greg and Linda attended one of our Carmel start HOOTS rides last year. Linda and Greg have posted pictures on their tandem adventures on the HOOTS web site. Greg also participated in a number of inte… Continue

Great turn out, 9 teams, and two singles. It was a little chilly for spring, but the wind out of the north was not has bad as last years kick off ride. Along with teams from greater Indianapolis, we had rides Muncie, and Chicago. (Yes, CATS members Tom and Ginny Preston, riding a tandem for just a year, drove down from the greater Chicago area!) Another notable event was Randy and Connie showing up early on the right day and correct starting point.
The Cicero DQ and Wilson's were as much fun as… Continue

The first link didn't work, but this one, http://tandemhoots.ning.com/photo/hoots-2009-jersey will take you right to the picture.

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Our New HOOTS jersey design is complete, and we are ordering for mid-summer delivery. Cost is $50 for this custom printed, short sleeve jersey by Vomax. All orders must be received by May 31st.

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My husband Bill and I have left our Albion, Indiana home from January through mid July. We are both on sabbatical from our jobs in Indiana. We are living in the Netherlands, between Amsterdam and Utrecht, in Breukelen. The people who founded New Amsterdam came in part from Breukelen. (as in Brooklyn, NY). We are absolutely loving the bicycling in the Netherlands. If you wish to know more about living and riding in the Netherlands check out our blog. http://www.demottadventure.com/Europe_Adventur… Continue