SPORTS The Michigan Daily Friday, September 24, 1982 Page 11 PEDALS FROM NEW YORK TO ANN ARBOR Journey a trialfor M' bicycler LITIMORMERICAICENTI with SUMI P6IZ Folkways recording artist Tradicional Y Nueva Cancion and .RUPO OUC.O. R.EMTINO Traditional Argentinian Dances PENA at the HALFWAY INN Residential College (Church St.) By DOUGLAS B. LEVY It was 7:10 a.m., Sunday, August 29. The sky was blue, the sun was bright. And as the warmth of the morning air hithisface, his arms, and his legs, Eric Berman was on his way. The Big Apple was dead silent on this Sunday morning. It would be several hours before those on Manhattan's up- per west side would arise to face this glorious day. YET BERMAN was pedalling with his usual strength. From 52 Riverside Drive (77th Street), along the Hudson River to the George Washington Bridge (177th Street), across the bridge via the pedestrian walkway and into New Jer- sey. Berman was off to a flying start, his destination was Ann Arbor. Berman, a sophomore, is the president of the University of Michigan bicycle club. He decided in mid-July that he would make a seven day trip from his home, in Manhatten, to Ann Arbor. "I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it, I wanted to test my inner-self," explains Berman. Despite the fact that none of his friends believed he could make the trip ("they all thought that I would die," he said) Berman's ride was a smashing success. EACH MORNING he would start riding by 7:15, pedal for an average of twelve hours, and look for a hotel to spend the night in. At times Berman suffered from boredom and loneliness. "It got so lonely that I counted dead animals (along the side of the road) to keep myself busy," said Berman. Berman spent his nights is some vin- tage towns: Hawley and Wyalusing, Pennsylvania; Corning and Niagara Falls, New York; and Delhi and Tilburv. Ontario. On September 4.Ber- man entered Michigan and by 3:30 p.m. had reached hisgnew home, East Quad. He was, to say the least, euphoric. After his studies, which Berman con- fesses to be "minimal", he will be devoting a good portion of his time to turning around the bike club, a club which has suffered in recent years. "THE MAIN PROBLEM is that people don't hear about the bike club until it's too late, and the weather is turning bad. Then, when it gets nice in April, everyone is studying for finals and getting ready to leave for the sum- mer," said Berman. Currently, the club has ap- proximately 50 paying members (dues, are $4 per year), and Berman is looking to expand membership by scheduling weekly rides and other participatory events. "There are several thousand bicycles on campus, and Michigan is a school with a great deal of spirit. If enough people would get involved, the success of this club would become a reality," said Berman. BERMAN HAS an idea which he sees as a sure fire way to generate spirit and enthusiasm towards the bike club-the creation of a bicycle race along the lines of the "little 500", which takes place every spring at Indiana University. However, Berman cautions that, this idea isn't even near the planning stages. Those who have seen the movie, "Breaking Away", are familiar with the races. A 50-mile race comprised of teams representing fraternities and, perhaps, other organizations. Indeed, the creation of such an event might spur training and enthusiasm towards the sport of bicycling throughout the long winter. While such a project would seem im- possible to accomplish, to Berman it is a challenge worth pursuing. And a bicycle race through Central Campus, is certainly a worthwhile goal for the bike club. AS FOR THE immediate future, the club offers a number of cycling oppor- tunities. Besides the weekly rides (led by Berman), the club offers time trials, a fully equipped repair shop, a 10 per- cent discount at Ann Arbor Cyclery, and rollers for indoor training. The club will hold a meeting every Wednesday night at 8:00, at 1084 East Engineering. The weekly rides are ten- tatively scheduled for Thursday after- noons beginning at 5:00 p.m. For in- formation concerning the club, Berman can be reached at 764-4687. For the bike club to be successful, Berman stresses that, "people must get involved early." Eric Berman and the bicycle club have a great deal to of- fer-go see for yourself. Saturday evening, Sept. 25th 8 p.m. $4.00 4- SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1982 R 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. WASHTENAW COUNTY HAIRDRESSERS ASSOCIATION 44kHGANAL .1P AL. BENS17" U. 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