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wv RN a et i, Th citi de a ERC aii a JE il Ol i 22 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, April 17, 1984 ports Sod A little care will help bikes go long way What better way fo greet spring than a ride on the old bike that's been gathering dust all winter. Cycling is a popular activity these days and a little 'preventative medicine' will go a long way in mak- ing it even more enjoyable, according to the experts Tim, Dave and George Legere of Sportsiand in Port Perry. (See story for details) The hockey season came fo an end Saturday night for the Port Perry Midget B's, as they were defeated 5-4 by Park Hill in the deciding game for the all-Ontario championship. Park Hill scored the go-ahead goal with just 1:18 left in the third period. Tom Keeble .. (centre) OMHA convenor was on hand to oresent the plaauves to Park Hill captain Kenny Mitchell and a very disappointed Clay Demp- sey, captain of the Port Perry squad. the season also ended Satur- day night for the Port Perry Bantam A's as they went down to defeat in overtime in the all-Ontario final against St. Mary's three games fo one. Port Perry was leading this game 4-2 in the final frame when St. Mary's staged a comeback to tie the score and force overtime. With 2:06 left in the overtime period, the visitors scored to make the final 5-4. There was a large crowd on hand at the Scugog Arena for both games and they were treated to some fine hockey. That last snowbank disappeared, the birds ~ are singing and the sun is warm. It's spring and time to get the bicycle out for the first ride after a long winter. Cycling for fitness and pleasure is growing in popularity these days, but a very important aspect of this activity sometimes over-looked is proper care and maintenance. Tim Legere of Sports- land in Port Perry, knows his way around a bicycle-from those stan- dard single speed to the fancy 12-speeds, and he told the Star last week there are several things bike owners can do to keep their machines running smoothly. When you take the bike out for the first time in the spring, don't just hop on and ride away. All moving parts should be checked first, especially the brakes. Theat is the most important thing to do. But the seats and the handle bars should also be checked to see that they are tight. Also the wheel bearings. If they are loose, they can easily be tightened with an adjustable wrench, says Tim. Tire pressure is also very important. The tires on most adult bikes take 70 pounds of press- ure, but check the sides of the tires just to be certain. Most people can handle routine bike care and maintenance with- out a work-shop full of fancy tools. An adjust- able wrench is a must, of course, along with a Philips and flat screw drivers. There are a few things the average person should not try to tinker with. Spokes can be tricky, and if you don't know what you're doing with the gears on a five or ten-speed, you could end up doing a lot of damage. Let an expert handle the gears. Actually, proper bike maintenance starts the day you put it away for the winter. Tim says the entire bike should be cleaned of surface dirt (use soap and water and be sure to wipe dry). All the mov- ing parts should be sprayed with a light penetrating oil (the brakes, gears, chain, sprockets and cables). And don't forget to deflate the tires for winter storage. It's a good idea to hang up the bike for the winter, and whatever you do, don't leave it outside in the Snow. During the summer months, try to keep your bike clean with regular washings. Inspect the gear and brake cables and you may head off trouble before it happens on the road. All bikes should have a white front reflector and red reflector at the back. Orange ones on the wheels are a good idea, too. While routine main- tenance and bike care can be handled by just about anyone, it's prob- ably a good idea to get your bike into the repair shop for a spring tune- up where an expert will give it a thorough going over. The popularity of cycling has grown in leaps and bounds in recent years and is a MONDAY NIGHT 7:00 LADIES BOWLING Team Standings: Pearls - 49; Topaz - 37; Opals - 36; Rubys - 35; Emeralds 20; Dia- monds - 12. High Single: R. Finley -298; N. Gould - 225; F. Venning - 223; C. Reis - 223. Singles over 200: C. Reis - 223; T. Mac- Donald - 214; S. Duncan -201; N. Gould - 225; E. Lee - 214; D. McDougall - 203; R. Finley 298; M. Epsie - 215; F. Venning - 206,223. High Triples: R. Fin- ley - 635; F. Venning - 605; S. Duncan - 555. Triples over 600: R. Finley - 635; F. Venning - 605. LADIES WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Team Standings: Milky Ways - 34; Almond Joys - 31; Coffee Crisps - 31; Oh Henrys - 29; Sweet Maries - 15; Kit Kats - 18. High Single: Merle St John - 324. High Triple: Merle St John - 748. Triples over 600: Merle St John - 748; Ann Meester - 656, Gerri Langille - 624; Thelma McCreight - 614. Singles over 200: Merle St John - 324; Heather Weinhold - 244; Ann Meester - 240,217, Norma Tower - 228; Joyce Storry - 224; Marg Lee - 221; Gerri Langille - 220,216; Thelma Mec- ~ Creight - 208,206,200. MONDAY NIGHT 9:00 LADIES BOWLING Team Standings: Thunderbirds - 46; Mer- cedes - 38; Mustang - 36, Pins, stri great form of recreation for the whole family. George Legere at Sportsland says that when it comes to buying a bike for the youngster, a good rule of thumb to follow is for the child to be able to comfortably stand with both feet on the ground and still have an inch or two clearance over the cross bar. And George says that while training wheels are fine, a lot of parents make a mistake when "they try to teach their children to ride on the sidewalk. It's better to take a child to vacant parking lots where there is more room to waver. On a sidewalk, the youngster may be so intent on staying on the pave- ment, he forgets all Corvette - 31; Lincoln - 30; Cadillac - 29. Singles over 200: Vivian Rider - 255,221; Marg Pelow - 244,213; Linda Griffin - 236; Laura Longo - 232; Myrtle Gimblett - 225; Corinne Watts - 211; Alice Glasbergen - 207, Fiona McClure - 202; Colleen Kozak - 201. Triples over 600: Vivian Rider - 667; Marg Pelow - 811. High Single: Vivian Rider - 255. High Triple: Vivian Rider - 667. YOUTH BOWLING Champs: Blue Jays - 3575 Pins. Cons. Champs: Fal- cons - 3339 Pins. Girls High Single: Stephanie Tower - 218. Girls High Double: Stephanie Tower - 325. Boys High Single: Jason Buller - 200. Boys High Double: Jason Buller - 355. Banquet April 28 12:30. THURSDAY NIGHT MENS BOWLING Team Standings: Final Playoff: Centenn- ial Lanes - 13,585; Port Perry IGA 13,585; Philp Pontiac - 13,317; Legion 419 - 13,174; Do No's - 13,162; Home Hardware - 12,991. Consolation: Emmer- son's Insurance - 13,761: Waynes Auto Parts - 13,405; Brians Towing - 13,109; Chris Allen Aluminum 13,040; Norm's Contracting 12922; Dowson's Red and White - 12,863. Congratulations to the winning teams. Championship: Cen- tennial Lanes - 13,585; Port Perry IGA - 13,585. about balance and con- trol of the bike. Multi-speed bikes for adults start in the $150 range and can cost as much as $700. But you can get a fine quality machine great for every-day use for about $250. Twelve speeds are popular this year and 18-speeds are the com- ing thing. Also growing in popularity, according to George, are the adult-size moto-cross or mountain bikes, as they are called, heavy duty with wide tires designed for off-road riding 'on rough terrain. Whatever bike you ride, don't forget to take care of it. A little routine preventative medicine will go a long way in helping you enjoy this activity to the fullest. Consolation: Emmer- son's Insurance - 13,761. Banquet at Legion Hall May 12, 1984. Cock- tails between 6-7. MENS TUESDAY Team Standings: Sparkys Delight - 57; Heavy Rollers - 35; Pat's Pushovers - 35; Porkeys - 33; High Rollers - 26; Strange Brew - 22. High Single: John Criscione 292; Bill Reusink - 291. High Single with Handicap: Bill Reusink - 310; Paul Cooper - 305. High Triple: John Criscione - 770; Bill Turner - 743. High Triple with Handicap: Bill Turner - 761, John Criscione - 785; Jeff Norton - 795. 215 And Over: John Criscione - 271,292; Ross Armstrong - 246; Jeff Norton - 226; Ed Wein- hold - 226,226; Bill Reusink - 291; Dave Vivian 271,241; Ab Fulford - 234; Roger Scott - 256; Bruce Norton - 273; Pat Mason 224,228, Craig Mec- Fadden - 261; Bruce Stauffer - 249: Steve Robinson - 228,248: Paul Cooper - 245: Rick Deshane - 233: Tim Ashbridge - 228,280; Bill Turner 261,241,241 ; Dave Tingle - 255,234. 600 And Over: John Criscione - 770; Bill Turner - 743; Dave Tingle - 685; Dave Vivian - 680; Tim Ash- bridge - 675; Bill Reu- sink - 648; Ed Weinhold - 648; Steve Robinson - 645, Craig McFadden - 642; Bruce Norton - 637; Roger Scott - 633; Pat, Mason - 620; Jeff Norton - 618, Bruce Stauffer - 608; Rick Deshane - 600 Cio ln li Jain rl RL