2021 Recap and a Preliminary Look at 2022
There's no doubt that 2021 was a big year for the SBC. Noteworthy events included:
- Memorial Commemorating Bill Donels - Fundraising efforts enabled the installation of a bench and bike rack honoring Bill Donels, a former Board member who passed away in 2020. Bill was a tireless advocate for cycling and a key player in the process of developing and building multi-use trails in Springfield.
- Sangamon Cycling Series - The SCS kicked off in May with the first of four cycling events. Over the summer, friendships were forged and little groups of riders formed and rode together at the Capital City Century. A social at Home Plate Bar & Grill celebrated the end of the series.
- Capital City Century - The CCC returned for its 49th year with a new venue at Centennial Park. This year, the routes headed west and took riders through small towns. Planning for the 50th CCC has already begun. Stay tuned for announcements.
- SBC-branded clothing - T-shirts with the logo were a popular item in 2021. And we now have socks! The Pactimo store offered several new kit colors to choose from.
- Fall Ride and Cookout - A final ride of the year was held on October 30th. The weather proved to be a challenge with cold and high winds, but everyone warmed up afterwards at a cookout at Centennial Park.
- 501(3)(c) - The process to obtain designation as a nonprofit organization has begun and will be finalized in 2022. This is a very important step in obtaining sponsors for events like the Capital City Century, as well as obtaining grants when applicable.
- Yoga for Cyclists - If you have been to Biketek in Springfield, you've probably met Nancy Thompson. In addition to running a busy shop, Nancy is a certified yoga instructor and teaches at Flow Yoga. In December, Nancy organized and taught a yoga class tailored to cyclists. Watch for an announcement about more opportunities to practice yoga with Nancy in 2022.
Preliminary 2022 Calendar
February
9 Trivia Night
26 Swap Meet and Social, location TBD
28 Ride Leader Training (Zoom)
March
5 SBC Travels - Dirty South Roubaix Gravel Race, Alto Pass, IL
? St. Patricks Social
April
2 SBC Travels - Rough Road Gravel Race
6 Spring Metric and Cookout
23 Earth Day
May
Open Streets
14 SBC Travels - Vino Gran Fondo, Defiance, MO
21 Sangamon Cycling Series kicks off - Event 1
June
11 SBC Travels - TOMRV, Dubuque, IA
18 Sangamon Cycling Series Event 2
July
16 Sangamon Cycling Series Event 3
tbd Picnic Social
August
20 Sangamon Cycling Series Event 4
September
? Sangamon Cycling Series Social
10 50th Capital City Century
October
8 Fall Metric and Cookout
22 SBC Travels - Hilly Hundred, IN
November
Annual Meeting and Voting
December
Holiday Socializer