Re: [MABRA-USCF] Digest for mabra-uscf@googlegroups.com - 3 updates in 2 topics

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Stephen Szibler

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Dec 28, 2025, 8:28:42 AM12/28/25
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Really interesting Chesapeake photos. The different handlebar types, with the older style looking like they’re trying to catch the wind (probably thought it was more stable like gravel bikers today). 

I can’t tell from the clarity of the in-motion group photo - is that SuperDave at the front?

The standing guy with something white on the right side of his net. Is that reflective or just worn?

Stephen Szibler




On Tue, Dec 23, 2025 at 7:29 AM <mabra...@googlegroups.com> wrote:
Paul Lengermann <paul.le...@gmail.com>: Dec 22 09:49PM -0500

Hi all,
 
We've posted a proposal
<https://www.mabra.org/post/proposal-to-increase-race-official-pay-in-mabra>
on the MABRA website from Glenn Stevens on behalf of Western Howard County
Cycling to raise race official pay at MABRA events starting next year:
https://www.mabra.org/post/proposal-to-increase-race-official-pay-in-mabra
 
The MABRA Board strongly endorses this proposal and urges Class A member
clubs to approve it at the 2026 Annual Meeting on January 11. Between now
and then, we ask that MABRA clubs discuss the proposal internally and make
plans to send a representative to the annual meeting to vote.
 
As the proposal describes, USAC’s guidance on official pay has not changed
since 2019 despite very significant inflation, pushing pay for some
officials below the Maryland minimum wage. MABRA has been very fortunate to
have a great & dedicated group of officials providing our community with
smooth, safe, and fair operation of our events over the years. We want to
do our best to ensure this continues and believe this modest pay bump, if
approved, would be a helpful step in that direction. While it would raise
costs somewhat for race promoters, MABRA would also provide subsidies to
help mitigate the financial impact over the next two years.
 
Please share this proposal within your club and your club leadership as I
know not everyone receives the listserv e-mails.
 
Thanks,
 
Paul
 
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301-793-0630
 
https://www.mabra.org/
Alexander Soroka <alexande...@gmail.com>: Dec 23 06:11AM -0500

As a first-time promoter, I was astounded at the low pay for officials, but
also understood it was love of the sport. I have no doubt Baltimore Bike
Works Racing will support this increase.
 
 
 
On Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 9:49 PM Paul Lengermann <paul.le...@gmail.com>
wrote:
 
<jwc...@aol.com>: Dec 22 05:39PM

Open the attachment ! 1949 ish Chesapeake Wheelmen ( see attachment ) gather at down town Balto Club Leo for a Sunday training ride.
 Many of these riders were founding CW members . 4th rider from the left and founding member of CW  (under C ) Clyde Nitz. Promoted or involved with just about every area  event that took place during the late 40's ,50's and 60's. He was the ultimate bike racing enthusiast.Promoted the Maryland Road Classic for many years.He had a Print Shop business and would print programs for all the area races.He had a key to Dorsey Speedway and would open the gates for early Sunday morning bike races. The tall rider standing under the letter L is George Sandruck. His family owned a bike shop in Baltimore and he was also a founding CW member.Was the  area rep for the ABL of A (cycling federation) for 25 + years. Club Leo photo notice the trendy cycling apparel for the 1940's and 50's.All the riders are on a fixie with no brakes. Only exception  George Sandruck.Because of the family bike shop George always ( under the L ) had the latest multiple speed bike equipment. Notice the rider with the cigarette hanging out of his mouth.  John CoxChesapeake Wheelmen         
In a message dated 12/15/2025 12:12:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, chesaw...@googlegroups.com writes: 
May 1964 Maryland Road Classic.  Attachment # 1 - A  B & W photo of the 1964 CW promotion Maryland Road Classic.
CW founding ( 1946) member Clyde Nitz promoted this event for 25 years at different locations. This photo the riders have just climbed the hill to the world famous Paterson Park Pagoda. 1949 it was a place to place race Baltimore to Annapolis.Back then things were very loose and I doubt if Clyde got any permit to have the race. Other locations -Patterson Park - Columbia Md roads around the Mall.Poly Western Complex off Falls Rd. How many riders can you identify ? Attachment # 2 - Take some time to read this well written letter to British Cycling Weekly by CW member Charles < Chuck> Brumley protesting a new Amateur Bicycle League of America ( The Federation) rule banning long hair and beards.  It was  1968 and the ABL of A did not want a bunch of hippies in their races. It was also mandatory to wear white socks. Enjoy. John Cox  

 
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