Jan/Feb 2015 - Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

January/February 2015
http://www.tailwindsofsantamariabc.org Editor: Diana Cantero
Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria is a member of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce
THE PRESIDENT’S CORNER
This is the time of the year when most of us reflect on the past year and focus on the year to come. As
we become older this process seems to come more rapidly than when we were younger, yet it is a good
time for reflection. As I reflect on 2014 as it concerns the Tailwinds Bicycle Club, I feel it was a very
good year. Our core group of riders put on some good miles this year, we had a very successful
Windmill Century bike event, we gave away many bikes, helmets, and locks to school children in Santa
Maria, the “3 foot law” was passed in CA, we adopted a highway and have a sign on the “new” Santa
Maria bridge bike path, and we enjoyed the fellowship and exercise riding with our fellow TW members.
Thank you all for your contribution in making this a great year.
In looking forward to 2015, I hope for continued success for the Club and good health and happiness for
all of you and yours. I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions – if you want to do something new or better
you don’t need a new year to start it – but I do hope to ride more than last year and hopefully ride in two
centuries in 2015. For the Club I would like to see some more and new members, more emphasis on
bike safety, bike give-a-ways, bike routes in Santa Maria, and, of course, a great Windmill Century in
2015.
Have a safe, healthy, and happy new year!
Ken Dally
President
Happy New Year 2015
DON’T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2015
Single 1 year membership $15.00
Family 1 year membership $20.00
Waiver and Membership Application may be found in this
newsletter. sign both pages and return, along with your check, to:
Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria
P.O. Box 48
Santa Maria, Ca 93456
Email: [email protected]
New memberships will receive a “Bug Eye “mini-light that flashes red for the rear of your bike.
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TAILWINDS CLUB MEETINGS
The second Tuesday of every month
Edwards Community Center
809 Panther Drive (North of Pioneer High School)
Santa Maria, Ca.
6:30 PM.
RIDE CALENDAR
All rides start at the Loading Dock in Old Orcutt unless otherwise specified. Be ready to ride at 8:30AM.
Tuesday and Thursday rides require the rider to be able to maintain a minimum speed of 10-16 mph. These rides vary
from 25 to 35 miles with occasional climbs. The Saturday “Social Rides” are a two hour long, local ride, on the second
and fourth Saturday of each month. These rides are designed for riders who are interested in a shorter ride and
beginners. Faster, more energetic riders can start out with the group and then continue further and faster if they wish or
a second, more challenging ride, may also be posted for the same day. Some Saturday rides may be more difficult/
longer and may require .the ability to climb well in order to keep up with the group and/or maintain a pace line.
TUESDAY AND THURSDAY RIDES
SATURDAY/SUNDAY RIDES
See our website
http://tailwindsofsantamariabc.org/
Tuesdays Show and Go...Meet at The Loading Dock in Old
Orcutt...8:30 ...25 to 30 mile ride with the destination to be decided
by the group. At times there may be some climbing.
Thursdays...The Larry Moore “Breakfast in Guadalupe” ride...Meet
at Master’s Donuts, Betteravia and Miller, at 8:30. Ride to
Guadalupe, stop for coffee and/or breakfast and return to Santa
Maria....This ride is mostly flat and good for beginners who ride at
least 12 to 16 MPH…. Some, more energetic riders, may choose to
continue up to Pt Sal.
There are a variety of rides to choose from
on the Tailwinds website. If you would like to
lead a ride contact
Rich Seidenberg at:
[email protected]
PARTICIPATING BIKE SHOPS
These bike shops offer a 10% discount to Tailwinds members on most stock items
Please show your membership card to the sales person prior to the sale.
PEDAL POWER
349-2294 1740 S, Broadway, SM
MAIN STREET CYCLES: 922-5577 311 E. MAIN ST. SM
CYCLE STARS 347-1950 COLLEGE SQUARE, STARBUCK’S SHOPPING CENTER, SM
CENTRAL COAST CYCLERY: 934-2003 1157 E. CLARK, STE 1, ORCUTT
TRINITY CYCLERY: 473-8324 1343 W. GRAND, A.G.
BICYCLES UNLIMITED: 736-4064 660 N. H STREET, LOMPOC
HART VELO BIKE SHOP: 929-2258 150 N. THOMPSON, NIPOMO
IRA’S BIKE SHOP: 489-2621 107 BRIDGE, A.G.
ART’S CYCLERY: 540-7969: 181 SUBURBAN ROAD S.L.O.
THE BIKE CONNECTION: 736-4849 200 W. OCEAN, LOMPOC
WALLY’S BIKE SHOP 544-4116 306 HIGUERA ST, SAN LUIS OBISPO,
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Julie Coolidge gathers the “troops” at the start of the ride.
“Tiny” Tim Brookshire came by to see everybody off.
Tom Murphy smiles for the photographer.
Heading back...we’re hungry!!!!
2015 TAILWINDS HOLIDAY HALVES CELEBRATION
The club held its Holiday Halves Ride on November 8, 2014 and everyone had a great time participating in the ride and
pot luck that followed. Thanks to Ashley Ashford for coordinating the affair. She put together the ride route as well as a
bunch of games and prizes which kept everyone entertained and excited. Dave Cantero BBQ’d his famous top block and
everyone ate to their hearts content . Diets begin on January 1st 2015!
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BKE SAFETY ESSAY CONTEST AT TUNNEL SCHOOL
The first Bike Giveaway for 2015 was held at Tunnel Elementary school on Monday, December 15, 2014. Tailwind
members presented four essay winners with brand new bikes, helmets and locks. The children in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
participated in the club’s Bike Safety Essay contest. The bikes were purchased from Main Street Bicycles with funds
from the Windmill Century 2014. Thanks to “New Dave” for picking the bikes up from the store and taking them to the
school. Maia Lewis was our M.C.
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TAILWINDS BICYCLE CLUB
Of Santa Maria, CA
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Membership Dues:
The Tailwinds Bicycle Club operates on an annual membership basis. All memberships run from January 1 to
December 31. New members who join between September and December of one year will have a membership
that lasts through the end of the following year.
TWO YEARS
Single 2 year membership $30.00
Family 2 year membership $40.00
Total:
ONE YEAR
Single 1 year membership $15.00
Family 1 year membership $20.00
Total:
Please print and sign the waiver and mail it together with a check made payable to:
Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria, Inc.
P.O. Box 48
Santa Maria, CA 93458
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2014 WINDMILL CENTURY SPONSORS
Tailwinds Bicycle Club would like to send a special thanks to the folks below who donated to the
Windmill Century Ride 2014.Thank you for the support!
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2014
MEMBERSHIP
President: Ken Dally
[email protected]
Single 1 year membership $15.00
Family 1 year membership $20.00
Waiver and Membership Application may be found in this
newsletter. sign both pages and return, along with your check,
to:
Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria
P.O. Box 48
Santa Maria, Ca 93456
Email: [email protected]
Immediate Past President: David Cantero
[email protected]
Vice President Julie Coolidge
[email protected]
Treasurer: Ashley Ashmore
[email protected]
New memberships will receive a Bug Eye “mini-light”
Secretary: Diana Cantero
[email protected]
ADDRESS...EMAIL...PHONE
CHANGE NOTIFICATION
;
Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria,
PO Box 48 Santa Maria, California 93456
or
email:[email protected]
Maureen Black is the club’s Membership Captain
Email:[email protected]
Thank you Richard Seidenberg
Club Webmaster,
for the wonderful job of maintaining and updating the club’s website.
Contact:
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.silkmountaindesign.com
THANK YOU
GOLDEN DONUTS
4850 S Bradley Rd # F, Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 937-6989
for the delicious donuts we enjoy at our Club meetings.
B&B LABEL, INC.
E-Mail [email protected]
Send Artwork to: [email protected]
1-800-782-4722 2357 Thompson Way, Santa Maria, Ca 93455
Fax (805) 925-1402
Thank You B&B Label for providing the club with storage space for Club’s supplies.
for information regarding their storage area
available for Trailer, Boat, RV. etc
1-800-782-4722
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