SLO Coaster - San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club

SLO Coaster
The newsletter for the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
February 2007
Volume 37, Edition 2
To promote safe and legal riding of bicycles and encourage bicycle riding as an accepted mode of transportation
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as they climbed that hill. On their way back to Los Alamos,
Tour of California
they would join with a group who were participants in a
Chris Carmichael training camp.
Well, the Tour is coming back to town in a couple
Thursday, February 23, 2006
of weeks. It will begin on February 18 with a prologue in
was a warm sunny day in San Luis
San Francisco. On Monday they will ride from Sausalito to
Obispo. The city streets were clogged
Santa Rosa, Tuesday it's onto Sacramento and Wednesday
with several thousand visitors from the
they will ride to San Jose.
county, the state and the world who
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food and souvenir items. The San Luis Obispo Club had
screen, mill around the many exhibits and scream and
one of those booths where Dave Williams, Judie Prock, Joan
shout when the racers finally arrive. Maybe you can even
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inventory. At the center of it all at Mission Plaza was a
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beautiful Highway 1.
in Long Beach. At this time,
What a great day for
three of the sixteen teams have
the state of California
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contributed $1000 to
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time trial coarse to Solvang over Ballard Canyon and back
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did a pre-ride of the next stage from San Luis Obispo to
ride it). On Friday many club members are going to link up
Santa Barbara. On Friday, February 24, many club
with Dave and Debbie Abrecht at Flying Flags RV park and
members cheered the racers as they left San Luis Obispo,
ride over and watch the time trial in Solvang. After a BBQ
along Corbett Canyon, or in Arroyo Grande as they passed
and party that night, there will be more riding on Saturday.
through the town. Others had arrived earlier in Los Alamos
The Presidents Message
To volunteer to help the city manage this event, contact Rich Ogden (781-7305 or [email protected]).
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was judged Best Newsletter of 2001
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SLOBC Meetings
The SLO Coaster
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The SLO Coaster, an award-winning publication, is
the monthly newsletter for the San Luis Obispo Bicycle
Club. It is distributed to all members, local bicycle shops
and some bicycle organizations. No subscriptions are
available to non-members. Circulation is approximately
500.
All letters, stories of bicycling experiences,
appropriate classified ads, artwork etc. are welcome.
The deadline for publication is the 15 th of each
month. Articles are to be submitted to Pamela Nargie in
any
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The Board of Directors
President
Frank Mullin
Vice President
Gil Pitt
Treasurer
Alston Paff
Secretary
Larry Rutter
Ride Coordinator
Mark Lyon
Membership
Chris Broome
Advocate
Gail Davis
Historian
Janie Goldenberg
Co-Newsletter Editors
Pamela Nargie & Stu Goldenberg
Directors at Large
Warren Hockenbary
John Altman
Past President
Robert Davis
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The San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club meets on the first
Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the County
Library, 995 Palm, downtown in San Luis Obispo.
Refreshments are served before the meeting starting at
7:00 p.m. See the back cover for information regarding
the February meeting.
Additional information about the club is available at
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month.
The Board of Directors will meet next at 7:00 pm on
Thursday, February 8th at Coast National Bank, 500
Marsh Street, SLO. All Club members are welcome to
attend Board meetings.
Special thanks to coast
National and to Ms. Carol Williams for providing this
meeting place.
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 1585
San Luis Obispo CA 93406
Newsletter Editors
Pamela Nargie & Stu Goldenberg
Table of Contents
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General Information
Pen Ear –Judy & Larry Rutter
December 14th Board Meeting Minutes
January 4th Meeting Minutes
January 11th Board Minutes
Letters to the Editor
2007 Wildflower Registration
Volunteer opportunities
Membership
Pedaling Through the Past
Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
Advocate
Special Events, Meetings, Ride Ratings
February Event Calendar
Directions to starting locations
Weekly Rides
Ride Leader Dinner Information
General Meeting Program
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Meet Judy and Larry Rutter
Have you ever owned a radio station? Well, neither had Larry and Judy. But
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said good-bye to D.C.
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this time they took the summer off, bought a van, loaded up the cat and dog, and went camping all across Canada.
Later they moved to Washington D.C. where Larry was deputy director of the International City Management
Association which publishes textbooks of city management as well as lobbies Congress on behalf of cities. Judy was
chief economic writer of U.S. News and World Reports. After their son was born, she worked part time as copy editor
for the Washington Post. While on the East Coast, they owned a 30-foot sloop and did a lot of sailing in Chesapeake
Bay. They also cycled in Europe and in 1981 did the Bike Centennial Route from Astoria to Yorktown alternating
camping with staying in cheap motels.
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station with Larry. They owned the local station for 20 years, and it was truly
local. They covered a variety of news from high school football games to
hazards such as cows out on the road. Their greatest achievement was a
December fundraiser in which the station raised money for clothing for
children. The last year they raised $72,000. The individual children would be
taken to Kmart that opened its doors early that day as well as provided a 25%
discount. Each child, aided by an adult, was able to spend $80-100.
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by Judy Lang, Secretary
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the meeting at 7 p.m. Dave Abrecht, Dave Williams,
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Bob Garing Memorial Dedication. The
Joan Petersen, John Altman, Pat & John Rogers, Frank
dedication is set for 1/20 at 9:30 a.m. in Mission Plaza.
Mullin, Janie & Stu Goldenberg, Tim Long, Gail Davis,
Janie has contacted Garing family members, and Frank
and Judy Lang were present as were guests Mark Lyon,
is organizing rides. Frank would like to proclaim 1/20
Larry Rutter, Jaleah Brynn, and Gil Pitt.
as Bicycle Safety Day to honor Bob's commitment to
safety. Dave A. will work with Frank on a press
Bicycle Helmets for the Homeless. Jaleah Brynn is
release.
working with Prado Day Center to offer bicycle safety
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Ride Leaders' Dinner. Tim will organize a
courses to the homeless. She asked the Board to
dinner during the week of February 12th and is
consider donating $1200 for the program. Her current
looking for a venue that can seat 55 people.
thoughts are to use the funds mainly to offer a bicycle
safety item at the end of each session to those homeless
Business
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Bob Garing Service Award Committee.
who participate. Such items might include a helmet,
Committee members Janie & Stu Goldenberg, Pat &
bike lock, and reflector night light. Board members
John Rogers, and Bruce Collier will receive
supported the program but asked Jaleah to fine-tune it.
nominations for this award. Janie & Stu will put
Dave A. and John A. offered to research prices and
together information for the January newsletter.
bring the information back to the Board for further
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Lighthouse Ride Jersey Design. A request for
consideration.
the 2007 Lighthouse Ride jersey design will appear in
the January SLO Coaster as well as on our website.
Minutes of the November 9, 2006, meeting were
The 2006 and 2007 Lighthouse Chair, John Hausman,
approved (msc/Janie/Pat).
recent Wildflower Chair Dave A., and Jim Twentyman
will review submittals and select a design in February.
Correspondence.
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Holiday cards were received from Poor
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Insurance Coverage of Volunteers. As
Richard's Press, the Coalition, and Full Cycle in
required by club policies, the Board declared that
Sherman Oaks.
volunteers are covered by club liability insurance for
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as well as a membership renewal form, which were
amendment (Article VI: Membership, A) and that there
given to Frank and Dave W., respectively. We obtain
were no changes to our policies during the past year.
our insurance through BRDAA.
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notified several Board members that the dinner will be
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Announcements.
pizza.
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Wildflower Ride Registration. Frank reported
that registration for the 2007 Wildflower Ride opens at
Reports
12 a.m. on January 8th. Participants will be able to
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Treasurer's Report. Dave W. reported that our
register via Active.com or our website.
balances are at $68,893.12. Last year, we donated
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January Board Meeting. The next Board
$19,700, and our actual operating expenses to-date are
meeting will be held at Novo's Restaurant on 1/11 at 6
under budget.
p.m.
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Newsletter. The deadline is 8 a.m. on 12/15.
As required by our policies, Stu notified the Board that
Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
this month's issue may be over 24 pages, and the Board
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February 2007
Minutes of January 4, 2007 Business Meeting
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
By Larry Rutter
President Frank Mullin called the club to
order at 7:26 pm.
New club members in attendance -Marilouise Martikke of Morro Bay, Mike Belford
of Paso Robles, and John Oberg of Arroyo Grande -were welcomed with a round of applause.
Minutes of the club's December meeting
were approved (msc/Robert Davis/Harvey Cohon).
A special thanks was extended to meeting
greeters Glenn & Gail Vanderlinde and Jaleah
Bryn, and suppliers of refreshment, Frank Mullin,
Jeanne Hanysz, Martin Howell and Sandy Pitt.
Steven Gee suffered a brain aneurysm just
before Christmas, reported Gail Vanderlinde. He is
recovering at the Stanford Medical Center.
Clip Boards
Mark Lyon noted that the Blossom Ride in
Reedley is set for the first Saturday of March. He
won't be attending this year, but he circulated a
clipboard for names of people who might be attending
and could help organize a club social event.
Last year's ride chairman, Tim Long, said
plans are proceeding for a dinner to thank members
who've served as leaders for two or more
rides. The date and place for the dinner in February
have not yet been set. In reviewing the year from the
list in the newsletter he found that there had been 895
scheduled rides led by 55 members. He passed a
clipboard with a preliminary list of leaders invited to
the dinner, asking for names of those he might have
missed.
Correspondence
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 Pamela Nargie wrote thanking everyone for
their support in the last few months.

Sheriff Patrick Hedges thanked the club for
its donation of $500 to his department for its
bicycle program which was used to provide
bikes to underprivileged children and give jail
inmates training in bicycle repair and
maintenance.
club ended 2006 with $69,544.00 in its various
bank accounts. This is enough money to cover most
of the club's expenses for an entire year. He
emphasized that this was after the club donated more
than $20,000 to community organizations and
projects, and scholarships.
As volunteer coordinator for the Wildflower
Ride, Dave Williams also said volunteer sign-ups
are increasing, but more help is needed.
Reports
Warren Hockenbary, club Safety Program
Director, offered two tips.
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 Clean your helmet by taking it into the
shower with you, drying it in the sun.
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 Use the "Medical Information Carrier
System," on your helmet. (Janie
Goldenberg said the club has purchased a
supply of the systems and she has them for
anyone wanting one.) Dave Williams said
that many in law enforcement don't know
about the systems, and the club board should
write the local agencies and inform them that
in case of an accident bicyclists have crucial
medical information attached to their helmets.
Historian Janie Goldenberg said this
month's Mystery SLOB would remain a mystery
another month, since the individual didn't attend AND
no one guessed the identity. As a point of
information, she happened upon a '97 club directory,
listing 160 entries. She compared it with the latest
list, which had 411 entries. (Note: a 157% increase in
nine years.)
Pictures from any and all club events, she
emphasized, are welcomed for the club's archives
And finally she introduced a mascot for the
Tortoise Group, a stuffed turtle. She welcomes
suggestions for the mascot's name.
Stu Goldenberg said an insert with board
meeting minutes and membership information was
missing from some copies of the January newsletter.
He said the insert will appear in the February issue.
Deadline for copy is 8am, January 15th.
Finances
Former Treasurer Dave Williams
submitted the annual financial report, which showed
that after all revenue and expenses were totaled the
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February
2007
Minutes from January 4 th General Meeting continued:
Wildflower Ride
Dave Abrecht, Wildflower Ride coordinator, stressed
the need for volunteers, and said letters to ride captains
would soon be in the mail. President Frank reminded
that Wildflower Ride registration opens midnight
Monday, January 8, and as usual is to fill up very
quickly.
Ooops!
A member of the Frequent Feeders group
received a ticket in San Luis Obispo on yesterday's ride,
Dave Abrecht reported. It was for failure to yield
making a left turn in front of a SLO police vehicle.
Bicycle Coalition
Coalition executive director Adam
Fukushima thanked everyone for the amazing turnout
of support for the current draft of the trails element of
the county plan. In spite of opposition from the very
powerful Farm Bureau, the supervisors approved the
element 5 to 0.
Their next initiative is to influence the city's
upcoming budget priorities forum. Last year, bicycle
facilities were a priority, and the Coalition wants the
same this year. So a pizza party and rally is planned for
January 10, just prior to the city council's priority-setting
session.
The "Unmet Bicycle Needs" list is being
drafted for the SLO Council of Governments. Adam
encouraged people to let them know of problems or
other needs to bring to SLO-COG's attention.
Tim Long asked about the "Share the Road"
signs that are appearing in the North County. Bruce
Collier said that they were part of an initiative started by
the county four years ago.
Bob Garing Award
Nominations are being solicited for the Bob
Garing Award. Historian and prior award recipient Janie
Goldenberg described the award and criteria, which
appeared in the January SLO Coaster. Nominations will
be accepted until the end of February, and if there is a
winner, it will be announced at the May potluck.
President Frank described how revered and
respected Bob Garing was and how he emphasized
riders' role in cycling safety. A plaque in his honor is
being dedicated January 20 at Mission Plaza, and a
series of club rides are planned, all of which will end at
the ceremonies commemorating the laying of the plaque.
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The Old and the New
Past President Red Davis introduced outgoing board
members: Vice President Frank Mullin, Secretary Judy
Lang, Treasurer Dave Williams, Ride Coordinator Tim
Long, Membership Chairs John & Pat Rogers, Safety
Program Director Dave Abrecht, Past President Joan
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Historian Janie Goldenberg, Advocate Gail Davis, and
Newsletter Editors Pamela Nargie and Stu Goldenberg.
Former Past President Joan Petersen installed the
new and continuing board members, reading for each
their duties and responsibilities as outlined in the club's
bylaws and adding her own special interpretations. They
were: President Frank Mullin, Vice President Gil Pitt,
Secretary Larry Rutter, Treasurer Alston Paff, DirectorAt-Large Warren Hockenbary, Ride Coordinator Mark
Lyon, Membership Chair Chris Broome (replacing
Richard Fox who resigned), and Past-President Red
Davis, as well as continuing members John Altman, Janie
Goldenberg, Stu Goldenberg, Pamela Nargie, and Gail
Davis.
Incoming Vice President Gil Pitt read a poem
expressing his feelings about assuming the very
important post:
At meetings of clubs, by an effort of will
I always contrive to keep perfectly still.
For it takes just one word of annoyance or pity
And, Wham!, there I am on another committee.
Now this worked pretty well until I came here
Then it's like I was drunk from way too much beer
In a condition of weakness, what remained was VP
And losing all common sense, told Joan, OK that's for me.
I'll give it my best for the whole of this year.
But I'd like to make one thing perfectly clear:
In spite of the good times, I know in my gut
I'll return to my old ways and keep my mouth shut.
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Vice President Gil then introduced the program, Red
and Gail Davis, who treated the club to a gorgeous and
enchanting slide presentation of their recent trip to
Europe that included Italy (Venice and Florence),
Switzerland, France and England. After all the oohs
and aahs died down . . .
. . . at 8:45 pm there was a motion to adjourn
(msc/Buster Schaffer /John Rogers.)
February
2007
Meeting of Board of Directors - Minutes of January 11, 2007
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
at Novo Restaurant, San Luis Obispo
By Larry Rutter, Secretary SLOBC
Current board members present, representing a quorum: President Frank Mullin, Vice President Gil Pitt,
Secretary Larry Rutter, Treasurer Alston Paff, Directors-at-Large for Safety Warren Hockenbary and for Farmers
Market John Altman, Ride Coordinator Mark Lyon, Membership Chair Chris Broome, Past-President Robert
Davis, Historian Janie Goldenberg, Newsletter Co-Editor Stu Goldenberg, Newsletter Co-Editor Pamela Nargie,
Advocate Gail Davis.
Former board members and guests present: Tim & Shelly Long, Adam & Amy Fukushima, Judy Lang, Joan &
Harvey Petersen, Sandy Pitt, John & Pat Rogers
President Frank Mullin called the meeting to order at approximately 6:45pm.
Bicycle Coalition
Past President Davis said that because the board was about
to present a check for $15,000 to the Bicycle Coalition he felt he
should bring us up to date on the Coalition. The original donation
was to allow Executive Director Adam Fukushima to be full time.
However, Mr. Fukushima has taken a position with the city of San
Luis Obispo which prevents him from working full time until at least
June, when the job with the city is scheduled to end.
President Mullin asked: How does the move affect the
Coalition's budget? Mr. Fukushima and Past President Davis said
that at this time it was not certain. Mr. Fukushima said that he
thought his job with the city was in the interest of the entire bicycle
community, since he will be working on issues like the city's bike
plan and other bicycle matters.
It was moved by Ms Nargie (following a suggestion from
President Mullin) to invite Tom Nuckols of the Bicycle Coalition
Frank Mullin passing the check to Adam
to the board's next meeting to report on the Coalition's
Fukushima
financing. The motion, seconded by Ms Davis, passed without
objection.
President Mullin then presented the check for $15,000 to Mr. Fukushima, who on behalf of the Coalition
thanked SLOBC for its generosity.
Minutes
Mr. Altman moved approval of the minutes of the December 2006 meeting, seconded by Ms
Goldenberg. The motion passed without objection.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Paff submitted her report, showing a total balance in all accounts of $55,681.16. No actions were
necessary or requested.
Newsletter Report
Co-editor Nargie reported that the schedule for the next newsletter would be, as usual, 8 a.m. on the 15th of the
month. She said she also wanted to make sure she had pictures of all the new board members. No actions were
necessary or requested.
Training Supplies for Homeless
Following up from the presentation of Jaleah Brynn from the December meeting, Mr. Altman reported that a
full package of supplies for the homeless who pass the bike safety program has been assembled. Including helmets,
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February
2007
Board Meeting notes From January 11 th continued:
lights, locks, and other items. the package will cost $132.00 when purchased at a considerable discount offered by the
Cambria Bicycle Outfitters for ten graduates. Mr. Broome suggested that the club consider donating used and
repaired bikes to the homeless.
In response to several questions and requests for clarification, President Mullin said that he will invite
Ms Brynn to the next meeting to discuss the program and how the funds might be used at the Prado Day Center
and other steps that might be taken to help the homeless who ride bikes.
Tour of California Support
Past President Davis said that the Tour is offering the club a "Gold Level" booth again this year, a $5,000
value, for our $1,000 contribution. He proposed the club share the booth with other bicycle groups.
In response to a suggestion by President Mullin, (endorsed by Mr. Fukushima on behalf of the Bicycle
Coalition) it was moved by Past President Davis, seconded by Director-at-Large Hockenbary, to invite the
Coalition to manage the booth on behalf of SLOBC. The motion passed without objection.
President Mullin said that the Tour needs more volunteers, and he will supply more information on how to
volunteer in the next SLO Coaster and on the Club website. Ms Nargie said she would hate to see a lack of local
support for the Tour.
Membership
Membership Chairman Broome proposed to undertake two initiatives. The first is to contact lapsed members
in the hope that they will renew their membership. The cost would be about $60-70. The second initiative would be to
print membership cards on a laser printer, rather than have them duplicated by a commercial printer, and to stop having
the club president sign each card. The cost would be much less than the amount set aside for printing.
It was generally agreed that it was worthwhile to contact lapsed members and encourage them to rejoin
and to reproduce the membership cards with a laser printer. Moreover, since both are within the budget's
parameters and within the Membership Chairman's authority, no further board action was needed for the
Membership Chairman to proceed with the initiatives.
Adjournment
At 8 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Past President Davis, seconded by Vice President Pitt. It
passed without objection.
SLOBC Board for 2007
SLO Coaster
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February
2007
Letters to the Editors
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will be made to print them all in their entirety. Your letter may be edited for
format but not for content and acceptance for publication is at the discretion of
the editors.
Thank you, Pamela Nargie
Patr ick Hed ges Sheriff-Coroner
P.O. Box 32
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
December 19, 2006
Dear Mr. Davis & Club Members,
I would like to thank you for your generous contribution of S500 to the Sheriffs Department Bicycle
Program. This annual program continues to benefit underprivileged children who would otherwise not have a bicycle of their
own. The program also provides work experience for inmates and gives them the opportunity to serve the community.
Thank you, again, for making a real difference in the lives of many local children!
Sincerely,
Patrick Hedges
Sheriff-Coroner
To my dear friends in the Bike Club,
With the greatest thanks I send off this note of appreciation to all of you who sent such kind words of caring & concern to me
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Hi, my name is Jeremy Neilson. I have been a member of the bike club since birth and have been riding my bike for 8 of
my 12 years. As part of my Community Action Project for 6th grade, I am planning on raising money for The Bikes for Tikes
program. I am doing this to get more underprivileged kids in our community on bikes. I will accomplish this by riding from Los
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St. Los Osos, CA 93402. I will be collecting pledges until February 18 th. The ride will take place on February 10 th.
Thanks for any help you can give me,
Jeremy Neilson
SLO Coaster
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February
2007
2007 Wildflower Registration
By Frank Mullin - with hotline input from Janie Goldenberg
Wow, what a race this was this year. I stayed up until midnight to make sure that the registration
was automatically activated at active.com and at our website. There appeared to be no problems and no
emails complaining of difficulties. I went to bed and got up at 6 so I could process all the registration
data from active and from our website. As usual there were problems which caused my data processing
program grief. Those problems were finally solved at 7:30 and I could begin loading the data. By the
time I had processed the first batch, there was a lot more data at both active and our website. I finally
caught up at 9 AM and looked at how we were doing –and we were already full, so I quickly went and
shut down registration at both active and at our website –9:10 AM just over 9 hours (four hours faster
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ever! You can do so from our web page www.slobc.org or by
calling me at 782-9230. Thank you.
SLO Coaster
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February
2007
Pedaling Through the Past
By Janie Goldenberg, Historian
February 2007
The 2007 Wildflower Ride Registration filled in 9 hours and 10 minutes, with over 1400 riders signing up. This article about
the 1977 Wildflower is an interesting contrast.
The Wildflower Century held on Saturday, April 9, 1977, was completed by 140 bikers. The bikers came from all over the
state, with large groups from the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas. Foxy Grandpa, a most famous septugenarian, gave the event
national status by his participation. He rides in biking events all over the United States and is a familiar figure in the biking world.
There was no average biker because the participants ranged in age from 7 to 72. The riders varied in ability from the hot-shot
racer to the tourist to the novice. The reasons for riding the 106 miles were mixed, from getting one more century patch, to keeping
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daughter drew the applause of the spectators as they crossed the finish line. Both father and daughter were very tired.
The San Luis Obispo Bike Club with Bill Murphy, President, and Skip Amerine, Vice President, hosted the Wildflower by
providing food and sag wagon service. Several of the wives baked cookies before the event. Food stops were at the 40 mile, 70 mile
and 90 mile locations with sandwiches and other main meal items at the 70 mile stop. The riders drank 40 gallons of water, punch or
juice, ate many pounds of bananas, apples and oranges, and all of the homemade cookies, sandwiches and celery slices laced with
peanut butter. Five sag wagons carrying water, tools and spare parts served the riders over the 106 mile course. With the great
difference in ability and endurance, the riders were spread over many miles. The ride began at 7 a.m. with early finishers at 12:30
p.m. and the last one to finish at 6:30 p.m. The sag wagons kept track of the riders, seeing that no one who was in trouble was left
by the roadside or unaided.
Very few lupine or California poppies struggled through this dry period to show their beautiful colors. Those that did show
were appreciated and made the 6 th annual Wildflower Century a success.
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
By Stu Goldenberg
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Lighthouse, but they are appropriate for either ride.
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February
2007
Advocate Report
By Gail Davis
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in the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Conference Room, 1150 Osos Street, Suite 202, San
Luis Obispo.
On the agenda:
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Prioritize county bikeway projects
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Child Obesity Task Force
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Q&A with Caltrans District 5 Director, Rich
Krumholz
Contact Michelle Olmsted for an agenda –
550-1720.
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County Bike Coalition meets on the
second Thursday of each month at 12:00 noon in the
San Luis Obispo Council of Governments Conference
Room, 1150 Osos Street, Suite 202, San Luis Obispo.
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community by promoting cycling and walking for
everyday transportation and recreation.
If you want to help support this mission by
serving on a committee, contact Adam Fukushima at
541-3875. See the website at slobikelane.org.
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SLO City Bicycle Advisory Committee
meets 3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July,
September, and November at 7 p.m. in the Council
Hearing Room, City Hall, 990 Palm Street. Agenda &
minutes at
slocity.org/publicworks/bac.asp.
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Central Coast Concerned Mountain
Bikers meet the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30
p.m. in the San Luis Obispo High School library. See
their website at cccmb.org.
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SLOCOG Board approved the following projects in
December:
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 Advance the funding year for Vine Street
rehabilitation and safety project in Paso
Robles ($600,000) to fiscal year 2006/07.
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 Replace the El Camino Real streetscape
project with the River Road Bike Path
project in Paso Robles. We are not entirely
clear what this means. SLOCOG project
number is SLO0191-9
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Annual Unmet Bicycle Needs survey is
underway. If you want to report a need for a bicycle
facility of any sort, send it to Adam Fukushima at the
Bike Coalition–
[email protected] or call 541-3875.
Whom Do You Call?
Hot Line to report bicycling hazards on county
roads: 781-5252
State highway hazards can be reported to Caltrans
Public Affairs at 549-3318 M-F 8-5.
Arroyo Grande –473-5460
Atascadero –461-5023
Grover Beach –473-4520
Morro Bay –772-6261
Paso Robles –237-3861
Pismo Beach –773-7053
San Luis Obispo –781-7190
Law enforcement on county roads is performed
by CHP.
South County and coastal areas number
is 593-3300.
North County 434-1822.
February
2007
Special Events (Rain Cancels)
Saturday, February 10 (8:00 AM) - Favorite (B-4). Favorite Ride Series. Meet at New Frontiers (SLO). Cuesta
Grade. Note 8:00 AM start time. Climb Cuesta Grade, then proceed through Atascadero to coffee at Cider Creek
Bakery. Return on High 46, down Old Creek and then Highway 1. Lunch at New Frontier Market. The length is
about 60 miles. Call if you plan to participate. There will be lunch after each ride for those that want to participate.
Contact Frank Mullin (556-0789) for more information.
Saturday, February 17 (9:00 AM) - Indian (C-3). Indian Valley. Meet at San Miguel Park. Let's ride from San
Miguel to the middle of nowhere. We'll go north on Indian Valley/Peachtree Road to Highway 198 and return, about
70 miles. Be aware that there are no commercial services available anywhere on the route for food, water or bicycle
maintenance, nor is there mobile telephone coverage. No regroups. No wimps, no whiners. If you want to stop for
coffee, bring a thermos! Led by Red Davis (772-0874).
Saturday, March 24 (9:00 AM) - Favorite (B-4). Favorite Ride Series. Meet at Santa Margarita Park. Atascadero
Heights, The is a ride the Vanderlinde's put together to show us Atascadero from the hills. The ride is about 45 miles
long. There will be lunch after each ride for those that want to participate. Contact Frank Mullin (556-0789) for more
information.
Meetings
Thursday, February 1 (7:00 PM) - SLOBC Meeting. General Membership Meeting. 7:00 PM at the Library at 995
Palm in San Luis Obispo
Thursday, February 8 (7:00 PM) - Board Meeting. Board of Directors Meeting. Meet at Coast National Bank, 500
Marsh St (SLO).
Thursday, February 15 (6:00 PM) - Farmer's Market. Farmer's Market Support. Support club's Farmer's Market
booth (located in front of Kevin Main's Jewelry store at 720 Higuera Street) by handing out material to or answering
questions from people interested in the SLOBC. One benefit of supporting this enterprise is being able to eat the
wonderful food served at the market!
Ride Ratings
All scheduled SLOBC rides are designated as to PACE and TERRAIN to give riders a better idea of how hard or easy the ride will be. Here are
the definitions (these are for road rides, unless otherwise stated).
Pace
Terrain
AA
Less than 10 MPH. Regroups often. Waits for slowest riders
1
Generally Flat.
Very Slow
A
About 9 to 12 MPH average. Regroups occasionally. (SLO
2
Easy grades with some hills.
Slow
Pokes)
B
Averages 12 to 15 MPH. Regroups every 30 minutes. Waits for
3
Rolling hills (North county hills such as Peachy
Moderate
slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
Canyon)
C
Averages 14 to 17 MPH. Regroups every 30-45 minutes. Waits
4
Hard hills. (Highway 46 from coast to Paso Robles)
Brisk
for slower riders. (Flyers)
D
Averages over 16 MPH. Requires experienced riders and pace
5
Very challenging hills.
Fast
line riding. (Tuesday Night Rides)
Note: Both Pace and Terrain designations will appear in the descriptions of each ride and are the responsibility of the ride leader to follow. By
the way, more than one designation is possible for some rides. When that happens, the Ride Leader is responsible to see that both groups have a
leader.
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February
2007
February 2007 Event Calendar
by Mark Lyon
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Yellowjackets
SLOBC Meeting North County
Tortoises
Breakaways
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Slabtown
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Warriors
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Warriors North County
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Flyers
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North County
Board Meeting
SLO Pokes
Frequent Feeders
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Yellowjackets
North County
Tortoises
Breakaways
10
Slabtown
SLO Pokes
Warriors
Favorite
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12
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NC Brunch Yellowjackets BW-LO Ride
Warriors North County
BW/LO
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15
Flyers
BW-LO Ride
North County
Farmer's Market
SLO Pokes
Frequent Feeders
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Yellowjackets
North County
Tortoises
Breakaways
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Slabtown
SLO Pokes
Warriors
Indian
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19
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NC Brunch Yellowjackets BW-LO Ride
Warriors North County
BW/LO
Breakaways
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22
Flyers
BW-LO Ride
North County
SLO Pokes
Frequent Feeders
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Yellowjackets
North County
Tortoises
Breakaways
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Slabtown
SLO Pokes
Warriors
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with Gail and Glenn Vanderlinde
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February
2007
Directions to Starting Locations
Take 101 to Highway 1 west, continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd, then turn left onto
Main St. Continue 0.4 miles to B&A Realty on the left.
End of Grand in Grover Beach. Take 101 to Highway 1 off ramp in Pismo Beach.
Go south 1 mile to Grand Avenue. Turn right into and go to the parking area.
Ben's House (SLO) Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. Go east 0.5 mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to
Tank Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.1 mile to Alyssum Court, left
one house -- Ben's house is first on left.
Take 101 toward the five cities. Exit at San Luis Bay drive. Go left on Ontario for
Bob Jones Trail
0.8 miles. Park in the lot on your left.
Head
Take 101 to Highway 1 exit (SLO), west 5.5 miles to Hollister Rd, right (into El
Dairy Creek Golf
Chorro Regional Park) 0.1 miles, left 0.1 miles to golf course parking lot.
Course
Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit, east 0.4 miles to Higuera, left 0.2 miles to
Damon Garcia
Tank Farm, right 1.5 miles to Broad, left 0.2 miles to the park on the left (across
Sports Field
from Industrial Way).
Dinosaur Park (SB) Take 101 south to Spyglass Drive off ramp, go right to light, left on Shell Beach
Road 1.4 miles to Cliff Avenue, right 0.1 mile to park on left.
French Park (SLO) Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. East 0.5 mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to Tank
Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.4 miles to Fuller, left 0.1 mile to
park (on the left).
Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande. Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge
Gazebo (AG)
Street. Turn right past Ira's Bike Shop and left into parking lot. Gazebo is halfway
through lot on your right.
Laguna Lake Park Take 101 to Madonna exit in SLO. Going west, 0.7 miles to entrance to Laguna
Lake Park on your right. Generally park in second lot to the left (near the
(SLO)
bathrooms).
Go north/west on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay. Take highway 41 off ramp
Lila Keiser Park
and turn left. Go 0.1 mile and turn left into the park.
(MB)
Take 101 almost 50 miles south of San Luis Obispo to first Los Alamos exit (onto
Los Alamos
Bell St). Continue about 1.7 miles to Chevron.
Chevron
Take 101 South to Los Alamos. Exit at Bell St. Continue 1.2 miles to Highway 135,
Los Alamos Park
left 0.4 miles to Centennial St, right 1 mile to park.
Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos. From 101, take Los Osos
Nazarene Church
Valley Rd exit. Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd. Travel right about 1 mile
(BP)
to light, church is on your right.
Exit 101 at Highway 1 in SLO, go NW 0.4 miles to Foothill Blvd, left, then right
New Frontiers
into parking lot.
(SLO)
Take 101 to Paso Robles exit in Paso Robles. Continue to 13th Street. Turn left over
Paso Robles Park
tracks to Pine Street. Go left 1 block and park is on your right.
Take 101 to north to 10th Street exit in San Miguel, right to intersection, left on K
San Miguel Park
street 0.3 mile to park on left (between 12th and 13th).
Take 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita. Follow highway 58 through
Santa Margarita
town and stay on it when it turns to the right. After crossing the tracks, you will find
Park
the park to your right.
Take 101 to Madonna exit. Travel east 0.2 miles to Higuera, left 0.1 mile to South
Sinsheimer Park
Street, right 0.8 mile to Broad Street right 0.7 miles to Orcutt Road, left 0.4 miles to
(SLO)
Laurel Lane, left 0.3 miles to Southwood Drive, left 0.2 miles to park.
Throop Park (SLO) Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west 0.8 miles to Foothill Blvd, left 0.3 miles to Ferrini
Rd, right 0.1 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave, left 0.1 mile to park on right.
Take 101 to highway 41 off ramp in Atascadero. Go west 0.3 miles and take left on
Vanderlinde's
House (Atascadero) Atascadero Road. Vanderlinde's house (7175) is about 0.1 mile on the left.
B&A Realty
(Cambria)
Beach Ramp (GB)
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Weekly Rides (Rain Cancels)
Sunday (10:00 AM) - NC Brunch (B-2). North County Brunch Ride. Meet at Vanderlinde's House
(Atascadero). A different route each week of 20 to 40 miles. It may stop along the way for breakfast, or
hold off until the end of the ride - depends upon the route. Led by Glenn & Gail Vanderlinde (466-4221).
Sunday (9:00 AM) - Warriors (D-4). Sunday Warriors. Show & Go from French Park (SLO). Distance
20-25 miles, with no big hills; this is a recovery ride from Saturday's effort.
Sunday (8:30 AM) - BW/LO (B2). Sunday Baywood / Los Osos Ride. Meet at Nazarene Church (BP).
Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayuco and nobody gets left behind. Led by Jack Robison (528-3478).
Monday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets (B-2). Yellowjackets SLO Rides. Meet at Ben's House (SLO).
Ride supports one riding group (pace, 12-14 MPH) to various destinations. Be on time because the rides
leave at the scheduled time. Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803).
Monday (10:00 AM) - North County (B-3). North County Riders. These rides start from various
locations in the North County and go to various destinations. The ride is generally decided the day before
the ride, so call then. Contact Corry & Gerard Van Boheemen (239-0481) for more information.
Monday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways (C-3). Breakaway Mondays. The ride departs from Damon Garcia
Sports Field and is led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).
Tuesday (8:30 AM) - BW-LO Ride (B-2). Baywood / Los Osos Ride. Meet at Nazarene Church (BP).
Casual pace and nobody gets left behind. The route will go North, South or East to some coffee shop (the
route and destination are selected by consensus). Led by Jerry Lundstrom (528-1069).
Wednesday (9:00 AM) - Flyers (C-3). Ride starts at various locations and times.
7 The ride departs from Gazebo (AG) and is led by Mark Lyon (929-5998).
14 Meet at Los Alamos Chevron. We will ride to Los Olivos. From there we will ride the Tour of
California Stage 5
Time Trial course to Solvang and back. After coffee we will return to Los Alamos. Led by Frank
Mullin (556-0789).
21 The ride departs from Bob Jones Trail Head and is led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).
28 The ride departs from Paso Robles Park and is led by Glenn & Gail Vanderlinde (466-4221).
Wednesday (10:00 AM) - North County (B-3). North County Riders. See Monday Description.
Wednesday (9:00 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2). These rides start at various locations and times. They are
tailored for riders wanting to travel no more than 12 miles per hour.
7 Meet at Gazebo (AG). Flatlander ride around Arroyo Grande, about 12 miles. Led by Joe Peel
(474-6509).
14 Meet at Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Ride to Los Osos, with Turri Road option. Led by Janie
Goldenberg (544-4720).
21 Meet at Lila Keiser Park (MB). Ride de Tres Canyons II; coffee in Cayucos. Led by Kay Birk
(595-7124).
28 Meet at Dairy Creek Golf Course. Ramble around the Morros. Led by Bruce Collier (543-9514).
Wednesday (9:00 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2). Rides starts at various locations and times.
7 The ride departs from Beach Ramp (GB) and is led by Barb Kline (360-421-4669).
14 Meet at Los Alamos Park. Ride to Los Olivos, then around the Tour of California Time Trial
Course to Solvang and back. After coffee, return to Los Alamos. Led by Frank Mullin (556-0789).
21 The ride departs from Laguna Lake Park (SLO) and is led by Don Drake (489-3006).
28 The ride departs from French Park (SLO) and is led by Willi Zilkey (542-0638).
Thursday (8:30 AM) - BW-LO Ride (B-2). Baywood / Los Osos Ride. See Tuesday Description.
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Weekly Rides continued:
Friday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets (B-2). Yellowjackets SLO Rides. See Monday Description.
Friday (10:00 AM) - North County (B-3). North County Riders. See Monday Description.
Friday (9:00 AM) - Tortoises (A-1). This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a
short, easy, slow ride. We will ride approximately10 miles and average 10 miles per hour. We will also
try to minimize hill climbing. A coffee
stop is included. Contact Stu & Janie Goldenberg (544-4720) for more information.
2 Meet at Bob Jones Trail Head. Ride to cinnamon roll factory. Led by Gini Stedman (473-8287).
9 Meet at Sinsheimer Park (SLO). Ride round residential parts of SLO. Led by Bob Behnke (2394042).
16 Meet at Dinosaur Park (SB). Ride to Grover Beach. Led by Heulan and Eva Brown (595-2167).
23 Meet at Throop Park (SLO). Ride to Laguna Village. Led by Stu & Janie Goldenberg (5444720).
Friday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways (C-3). Breakaways Fridays. The ride departs from Bob Jones Trail
Head and is led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).
Saturday (8:00 AM) - Slabtown (C-4). Slabtown Rollers. Meet at B&A Realty (Cambria). Variable
itinerary, call for details. Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514).
Saturday (9:00 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2). Saturday SLO Pokes. These rides start at various locations
and times. They are tailored for riders wanting to travel no more than 12 miles per hour.
3 Show & Go from Laguna Lake Park (SLO).
10 Show & Go from Bob Jones Trail Head.
17 Show & Go from French Park (SLO).
24 Show & Go from Bob Jones Trail Head.
Saturday (9:00 AM) - Warriors (D-4). Weekend Warriors. Meet at French Park (SLO). These rides
will be 35-50 miles. They will average over 19 mph, require pace line riding skills and regroups about
every 45 minutes. The destinations will differ and will depend on the riders and the weather. Led by
Todd Fourdyce (481-6184).
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General Meeting - February 1, 2007 at 7 PM
followed by
Kathleen McHugh and Ernest Cole
in:
"Looking for America"
a Power-Point presentation
of their recent unsupported ride
across the United States.
Location –SLO City/County Library –995 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
PO Box 1585
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406