Archive for November, 2009

A few issues on Big River

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Last week Anthony & I took the director of the Water Resources Board, Kenneth Burke, and representative Ray Sullivan mountain biking in Big River. We did a reasonable tour of about 9 miles. From Burnt Saw Mill we hit the recently finished logging project, the broken log bridge (a possible future ri nemba project), the [...]

Raffle to benefit the RI Food Bank

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Raffle to benefit the RI Food Bank
Providence Bicycle’s 3rd Annual
Bike Swap & Blowout Sale
Sunday, November 22 from 9:30am-6:00pm
at Providence Bicycle, 725 Branch Avenue Providence
* Buy & Sell bikes and gear
* Raffle with great prizes to benefit the RI Community Food Bank
* Track stand contest!
* Lots of new store items on sale!
* And more!

Annual Meeting & Party

Monday, November 9th, 2009

This year we will hold our annual meeting with dinner at JC’s Tavern.
Tuesday December 1st at 7pm
We will have a buffet which includes, salad, baked pasta, meatballs, eggplant parmigiana, roasted chicken, roasted potatoes, green beens, coffee-tea, and desert.
Cost is $25.00 which includes tax and tip. Oh and dinner rolls
Yes, the beer and other drinks are [...]

Big River Bill Vetoed by Governor

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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The bill sponsored by representative Ray Sullivan to legalize mountain biking in the Big River Management was vetoed by governor Carcieri Wednesday night on the recommendation of the director of DEM, Michael Sullivan (no relation to the former). His grounds were not to allow any additional uses in the management area and to continue to [...]

Winter Warmer Fun Ride in Lincoln Woods

Friday, November 6th, 2009

Sunday Dec 13 th
to benefit the RI Food Bank
Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln, RI
(exit for Twin River Rd off Rt 146)
What to bring:
Your bike, a helmet and some can goods for the RI Food Bank
Why:
This is a good time to avoid Big River & Arcadia because shot gun season starts 12/5
Cost:
Nothing, just bring some [...]