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February '24


Getting It In Cyclists Club, Inc.
February 2024


THE HEART OF THE MATTER
The GII Heart Issue

 

CYCLE FOR HEART HEALTH

February is not only the month for love but it is also American Heart Month, a month that everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.  Cycling is a great way to improve heart health as it has a few heart health benefits. Cycling: 

  • stimulates and improves the heart, lungs, and circulation, reducing your risk of cardiovascular diseases. strengthens your heart muscles, lowers resting pulse, and reduces blood fat levels.
  • up to 32km (20 miles) a week can reduce the chance of suffering from heart disease by about 50%.
  • reduces your risk of developing severe heart disease and vascular disease.
  • is linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/cycling-health-benefits

Listen to your heart. Ride for heart health.

 


FOR THE LOVE OF CYCLING

It is all about love this month, so we asked a few GII Members why they love cycling:

Christy Fenner:
I love cycling because I see the world in a whole new way, and the world sees a black woman in another space where representation is lacking. Cycling allows me to appreciate the beauty of nature in a way that takes me back to the freedom of childhood when running out of gas or a charge was never a worry. Bicycles run on food, water, and sometimes a good beer.

 

Harold Morgan: I love cycling because I didn’t discover who I was until I found it. I’m stronger mentally, physically, and emotionally, and it’s all due to those two wheels (on Madison, Skylar, and Casey).

 

Jeremy Norris: I love the competitive fire in the group rides that makes me push myself. I love riding with the homies and us pushing each other. Oh yeah, and the tailgates are lit!

 

Derek Gadson: I love the camaraderie!

 

Keesha Lisett: I love the freedom of riding and the sense of accomplishment when you do a challenging ride. I love the variety of people I meet and enjoy hanging out after the ride with like-minded people. It’s an awesome pastime, and the health benefits are endless.

 

Aura Man (Ian): My love for cycling started as a child. I always loved to see cyclists on the Tour De France. My first bike was a road bike. I didn’t know what I had. I love cycling now because of the health aspect of it and the loving and friendly people I have met over the years.

Why do you love cycling?

 


 

Podcast

PODCAST COMING SOON!!

Commemorating our 10 years, we are producing a podcast with dynamic guests and topics. If you want to be a guest or be a part of the production crew, contact Keva Perry via email kmpdc40@yahoo.com.

 


 

CHEERS TO 10 YEARS CHALLENGE


ATTENTION GII Cyclists!  
In celebration of our 10th year, GII has set up a challenge for our active members.  If you’d like to participate in this challenge, please join theGII Cheers to 10 Years Challenge Strava Club.  We have 2 challenges that will extend the entire year and we will also have monthly challenges that will be announced at the beginning of each month.  We may even have a few popup challenges during the month.  The rules for the challenge can be found here: GII Cheers to 10 Years Rules


Prizes awarded are for active GII members only.  TO BECOME A GII MEMBER go to https://www.giibike.org and click on Join GII.   We look forward to you joining in on the fun!


 


 

FREE SAMPLE PACK FROM UCAN!
UCAN is offering GII members a free sample pack of products, just pay for shipping.  You can choose from 4 different sample packs of gels, bars, or hydration, but you must use this link:  GII FREE SAMPLE PACK

 

GII BRANDED APPAREL

Did you miss the GII Online Store?  It will be opening this month!  Stay tuned.  Also, if you would like to purchase other GII Branded Apparel, such as hoodies and t-shirts, check out the items that are in the store year round (as long as supplies last).    

MEMBER BENEFITS

The benefits listed below are for members only. If you would like to become a member, 
Join Now!  If you are a member, Sign In
 now to view discount codes.  Thank you so much for your support


 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

*Please go to the club's Meetup.com/giibike site for more information on local rides/events
Events

  • April 7 - GII Club Meeting, South Bowie Library, Bowie, MD

  • April 20 - GII Season Opener, Patuxent River Park, Upper Marlboro, MD 

  • April 21 - Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Day, Upper Marlboro, MD

Rides

Races

 


 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Michael E Anderson
Sam Fishbein
Brandon R Harrelson
James A Harris
Jesse J Jackson
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John B McGlorthan
Gerald Seltzer
Sandy Starke