Welcome
Welcome to the Spring City Cycling Club!
The Spring City Cycling Club (SCCC) of Huntsville, Alabama was founded in 1892 (yes, over 118 years ago!) for the purpose of the promotion and development of bicycling for sport, fitness, recreation, transportation, and safety education. The Club organizes a wide variety of bicycling activities suitable for all biking enthusiasts. There are club sponsored rides every week throughout the year. The club participates and promotes bicycle advocacy for Huntsville and the surrounding areas. The club also organizes an annual USAC Race in the summer, and a century tour in the fall.
Upcoming Events
- Monthly Meeting, February 13, 7:00pm – Location: Straight to Ale Brewery and Tap Room, 3200 Leeman Ferry Rd., Huntsville.
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Program: 6-7pm, Meet and Greet with catered pizza and Straight to Ale tap beer. Followed by the Membership meeting at 7:00pm (a good time to re-up your membership for 2012). Then 7:30pm Brewery Tour! - SCCC Night at the Havoc is coming up Friday, March 2nd. The Havoc will be playing the Mississippi Surge and it is $2 beer/$1 hot dog and soda night. Tickets will be $10.00, for more information click here.
- St. Patrick's Day Ride and Party is coming up Saturday, March 17th. Mark your calendar, more details coming soon.
News
- Congratulations to the newly elected Officers: Chris Reno, President; Ernie Thomas, Vice President; Andy Brown, Secretary; Jamie Miernik, Treasurer; Ken Rex, Community Affairs; Regi Northover, Newsletter Editor; Chris Cundiff, Racing Manager; Bob Erickson, Rides Captain; Dean Della Pella, Webmaster.
- Dangerous Dog Bill Passes for Madison County One good outcome of the 2010 Election was the passage of the Madison County Dangerous Dog Bill. Now civil penalties can be assessed against owners of Dangerous Dogs (The definition of a ‘Dangerous Dog’ is yet to be defined.) The amendment appeared on the ballot November 2 thanks to local legislative representive Randy Hinshaw, who was voted out of office on Tuesday.
- Some City of Madison cyclists are forming a group to work with the city to make Madison a more Bicycle Friendly City. If interested in helping, contact Peter Engstrom at pengstrom(at)knology.net
- The city of Huntsville has formed a Bicycle Safety Committee that will be meeting regularly in response to increased calls for improved bicycle awareness. Members of the SCCC and Alabike are among the committee members. City of Huntsville web page is now online.
