Hightailer News


The Tailwind - 3-31-10

	3/31/2010

	Cycling License Plate or Bumper Sticker: Would you be interested in displaying a “Share the Road” cycling license plate or bumper sticker on your vehicle? The forms to order either are available at the following link: More >>

The Tailwind - 03-24-10

	3/24/2010

	Recycle your cycle - Do you have a bicycle you are not using and want to give to a good home? Revolutions, the bike shop at First Congregational, More >>

The Tailwind - 03-17-10

	3/17/2010

	Now that you are ready to ride, come to the club’s St. Patrick’s Day Ride on Saturday, March 20th, at 9 AM at Herb Parsons Lake . There will be ride options of 32,43 and 51 miles. More >>

The Tailwind - 03-12-10

	3/12/2010

	MARK YOUR CALENDAR: “Getting Ready to Ride” Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 16 Dinner 6 pm Meeting only 7 pm More >>

The Tailwind - 03-03-10

	3/3/2010

	Message from the Prez: Last year I was cycling with a friend and asked him why he wasn’t a member of the Hightailers. He said, “What for? More >>

The Tailwind - 02-24-10

	2/24/2010

	Train2Tri Triathlon Clinic: Come on out to the March 1st 6:30pm at Lifetime Fitness Kickoff clinic More >>

The Tailwind 02-17-10

	2/17/2010

	Please mark your calendars for our “Getting Ready to Ride” dinner meeting on March 16th More >>

The Tailwind 02-10-10

	2/10/2010

	Join us on the morning of March 27th, for a bike ride with other families and riders More >>

The Tailwind 02-03-10

	2/3/2010

	Message from the Prez: I recently attended a bike leadership training seminar More >>

The Tailwind 01-27-10

	1/27/2010

	There will be an Eco Expo at Temple Israel, Sunday, January 31st, from 11 AM to 4 PM. More >>

MHBC Donates $5000 to Le Bonheur

	2/15/2010

	MHBC President Elect, Paul Rubin is presenting a $5000 check to Liz Salton More >>

The Tailwind 01-20-10

	1/20/2010

	Bike To Work Training Session: The CCC plans to promote Downtown Bike-to-Work (or School) Day on Friday, May 21, 2010, More >>

The Tailwind 01-13-10

	1/13/2010

	I hope you survived the frigid weather and managed a few bike rides. More >>

The Tailwind 01-06-10

	1/6/2010

	Special Dinner Meeting: Wednesday, January 6, 6-8 pm at Parmasters. More >>

The Tailwind 12-30-09

	12/30/2009

	Memphis Hightailers! Your club officers wish you a safe, healthy and happy New Years! We have planned an exciting year of rides and programs. See you on the road. More >>

The Tailwind 12-26-09

	12/26/2009

	Week End Warrior article attached - Hightailer in the news. More >>

The Tailwind 12-18-09

	12/18/2009

	Please welcome Melissa Cox as our new newsletter editor. While it will be tough job to replace Cliff, she is eager to keep you informed on club and other biking activities. More >>

The Tailwind 12-04-09


	Club meeting December 7, special rides, welcome to our new members, More >>

The Tailwind for 11-20-09

	11/20/2009

	Burn the Turkey Ride, Starry nights ride, Revolutions news, Safety class, Bill Waters talk, and a lot more! More >>

The Tailwind 11-13-09

	11/12/2009

	Burn the Turkey Ride, Club meeting Dec 7th, 1884 ride, weekly rides. library articles! More >>

The Tailwind 11-06-09

	11/5/2009

	Rides, news about former presidents, club meeting, Turkey Ride, lots more!! More >>

Will Americans ever bicycle like the rest of the world?


	Essay about Americans and biking accompanied by amazing photos of bike parking lots around the world. Weather wimp? Check out the snow-covered bikes in the Scandanavia photo. More >>

In Memoriam

	7/11/2008

	To those we have lost--- More >>

900 Miles per Gallon, under $500.00 -- by JC Earle


	What if I told you I had invented a vehicle that ran on organic vegetables, got the equivalent of over 900 miles per gallon, was completely carbon neutral, and produced no toxic by products. Would you want one? More >>

Louisville, Ky. Aims for Bicycle Friendliness

	5/24/2006

	Let's see-- A southern city on a big river, people who are nuts about basketball... This sounds like Memphis but it isn't. Perhaps the progress of Louisville can inspire us in Memphis. More >>

Going Carless

	10/4/2006

	NEW YORK -- Six years ago, Bruce Wilbur did what most Americans wouldn't dream of: He got rid of his car. And his minivan, too. He started taking the bus to work -- not a common sight in Rochester, N.Y. -- and loved the switch. More recently, he's been biking to work. More >>