the rough draft - Fresno Cycling Club

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T HE R OUGH D RAFT
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A PRIL 2013
T HE P REZ S EZ !
S PECIAL
Greetings Fellow Bicyclists!
Welcome to April, and yes
there is a BIG bicycling
agenda this month. If you’re
not signed up for the Big Hat
Century, it’s not too late, but
April 6th, is the first weekend
in April so be sure to register
at www.bighatcentury.com.
Tell your friends about this
ride. There is a ride for any
and all rider abilities. We are
excited about this ride as it
will take our riders to some
beautiful mountain scenery,
as well as provide a fun and
challenging day of riding.
Also this month is the
Madera Ranchos Senior
Century and rides. Be sure
to check it out. It is hosted
by the Madera Ranchos
Senior Center and put on
by our own Mike Thomson.
There will be plenty of
daily rides this month so be
sure to check the calendar
and Facebook. With over
800 registered members in
the club we need to be
having lots of rides available. The evening rides are
Cont. on page 2
GRANDMA'S COOKIE RIDE -
A CLUB TRADITION
POIN TS OF
IN TEREST :
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Grandmas Cookies Ride
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Club History Continued
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Next month is Bike
Month!
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G RANDMA ’ S C OOOKIE
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C LUB H ISTORY
P ART 9
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P EDDLING
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FOR PANK-
CAKES
L ANTER NE R O UGE
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MEMBERS
M EETING
B OARD
DATES
MEMBERS
CONTACT INFO
Grandma's Cookie Ride has a long history for the Fresno Cycling Club. It originated as a club ride twenty plus years ago with longtime club members Dennis and
Linda Salwasser leading big groups of riders out to the Salwasser Ranch in Clark's Valley
(northeast of Jesse Morrow Mountain). It was an early spring ride to see the emerging
wildflowers and lush green grasses of the surrounding hillsides that border this isolated
valley.
In the early years, Grandma Salwasser and Linda spent the night baking cookies to feed the cyclists at the ranch house. Later, the group started bringing their own
favorite cookies to share at the end of the ride at Salwasser Manufacturing at the east
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G RANDMA ’ S C OOKIE R IDE —C ONT
driver. It is recommended
that you report as much
info as you have to authorities depending on
jurisdiction, about what
happened so at least they
realize what is happening
and where, so they can
target their resources to
catch violators.
2012 FCC President
Dennis Ball
back now that it is getting
lighter in the evening, everything from A rides to D rides
and everything in between.
Start thinking about rides
you want to do in May also
and contact Doug Handy to
be a ride leader.
If you missed the monthly
meeting in March, you
missed a great discussion on
bicycle safety and vehicle
code laws related to bicyclists, lead by our guest
speaker CHP Officer James
Pennick. The bottom line is
to be visible, be courteous,
obey the laws and use good
common sense when riding
your bike. He also talked
about the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force that will be
targeting bicycle, pedestrian
and vehicle violators, who
violate vehicle code laws that
have been shown to cause
Bicycle and Pedestrian related accidents. We had a
long discussion about what
to do about vehicles that get
dangerously close and/or
intentionally harass riders.
Unfortunately it is difficult to
do anything without a good
description of the vehicle
and a positive identity on the
The Club sponsored Time
Trials will be starting up in
April so check the date on
the ride Calendar. If you
want to try your hand at
racing but don’t like the
idea of racing around with
a bunch of other cyclists
then Time Trials are a fun
way to see how you do
against the clock. It is a 10mile course on Belmont
east of Academy.
Remember the Kirch Flat
Club member only ride is
May 4th you can sign up at
Eventbrite.com. Also John
Craft will be looking for
volunteers to help out with
the Climb to Kaiser in June.
If you like intriguing stories
about bicycle adventures
then you’ll want to attend
this months Club Meeting.
Club member Mike Derr,
bicycle adventurist extraordinaire, will be our guest
speaker telling us about his
bicycle journeys in Alaska
and Central America on
April 10, 2013.
See you on the road, be
safe!
side of Reedley. There were always 60-80 riders at this spring
event for the club.
As time slides by, riders come and go and the Salwassers are no longer riding. However, Grandma's Cookie
Ride is still a spring event with a March ride out to Clark's Valley each year. Kelly Morrow has kept the tradition going by
leading the ride from the double water tower in downtown
Reedley. This year, on March 16th, eleven FCC riders enjoyed
the ride and shared cookies on our return. Pictured: Kelly
Morrow, Sarah and Julian Mata, Russell and Karla Walls, Glen
Gira, Susan Kawaguchi, Steve Bassett, and Tim and Mary
Silvera.
On our way out, the group met Dennis Salwasser
(pictured with Nancy Dooley) on his way to the ranch. We
reminisced about the old days when a small army of riders
would make this trek. For those who make the effort to attend this ride, we remain grateful for the tradition that takes
The Prez!
Story by Nancy Dooley
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C LUB
HISTORY :
T HE B EGINNING — PART
9
As I mentioned last month, 1974 was the year that there was a rebellion within the club. The year began with Frank Weaver
(Benjamin Franklin Weaver - some of us called him Ben) being the club’s President, and myself being the Vice-President. But all was not well
with the membership. We were having meetings around one of those round tables on the second floor of the Fresno State Student Union,
and you could fit all of the persons attending around just one table. Most of the focus was on racing, which I was involved with, but I knew
there was trouble brewing because other members had voiced their feelings of dissatisfaction to me. I kept this in mind, and soon realized
that they were right. The President and other members of the Board of Directors were mainly interested in racing and training for racing, and
there was a huge contingent of members out there who were interested in touring or family cycling events. A short time later I was called
and told that those dissatisfied members were having a meeting and they intended to elect new officers - and that’s exactly what they did.
After that meeting, the club has been a very family and touring oriented club, but the club maintained it’s Touring, and Racing format and
put races on until 1981. And that’s the way it’s been since, with the exception that in ‘81 the Board of Directors voted to discontinue membership with the U.S.C.F. and N.C.C.A. (now the N.C.N.C.A.), which were the organizations which a club had to be associated with in order to
put on races. More on that later.
Other than our normal weekend rides, which have basically remained the same over the years, except of course where the rides
have begun, and who the ride leaders have been. In ‘74 the club put on the Friant Road Race, and along with the City of Kerman, put on the
Kerman Criterium. The Friant Road Race was held on September 8, 1974, and the Kerman Criterium was held on September 7, 1974. I remember that the FCC always tried to hold two days of bike racing to make the trip to the Fresno area more practical for the racers driving
long distances from outside the area. In ‘74, the Friant Road Race was held (clockwise) around the “Millerton Circuit” (Friant, Millerton, Auberry, Copper & Willow roads), beginning and ending at the Lost Lake Snack Bar and parking area on Friant Road, which I noticed this Summer no longer exists (the trees are still there, but everything else is gone now). I raced in the Kerman Criterium at least two times, probably
‘73 & ‘74, because the races were not listed in the ‘75 newsletters and other races were held instead. I copied the following 3 sentences
from the Oct. ‘74 newsletters coverage of the Kerman Criterium because it was a moment in my own life that I want to share with all of you:
“The 20 lap action was fast from the start, and about half-way through the (Novice) race Mark Perkins, John Durbano, and Leslie Gong, all of
Fresno, picked up the pace and broke away from the rest of the pack. Mark passed Leslie before the finish to take first by three bike lengths.
Leslie took second, John took third, ....” The total distance of that race was only 12 miles.
As always, the FCC put on regular 10-mile time trials in ‘74 as well, but I can only find a little bit of information on them. Results for
the time trials did not appear in the newsletter until April ‘75. Somewhere in my own files I know I have a list of my own personal times, but
partly because my newsletter collection only includes a couple of issues from ‘74, I just don’t have any more information on the time trials in
‘74.
The first real newsletter in my collection, one that isn’t just a ride calendar or minutes of the last meeting, is Sept. ‘74. And within
that newsletter, which by the way did not have the title of The Rough Draft, was a column called “Turkey Feathers.” At the time of this writing I am not entirely certain who the author of that column was, but I think it was either Larry Hendrickson, Mike Erwin, Mike Mirigian or Bob
Vincent, and my best guess is Larry Hendrickson, but that is merely a guess. The author of this column would sign off with “The Turkey” at
the end of each column.
And then at the end of ‘74, in the Nov./Dec. issue, Chris (Christian) Peterson, yes the Chris Peterson who was a Fresno City Councilman for several years, began a column in the newsletter called “The Pumpkin Patch,” and Chris would sign the end of his column with “Nuff”
or Nuff said,” followed by “The Great Pumpkin.” The Pumpkin Patch continued until the Dec. ‘75 issue. I would like to add that Chris was a
good friend, and a great citizen, and he contributed a great deal to what the FCC has become today.
The new officers for 1975 were: President: Bob Vincent (Jan. - Sept.), and when Bob moved away Christian “Chris” Petersen took
over (Oct. - Dec.); Secretary: Cathy Vincent (Bob’s Wife); Treasurer: Larry Hendrickson; and Newsletter Editor: Christian Petersen. Apparently the Vice-President for ‘75, and the Vice-President who followed me after the rebellion and re-election in ‘74, were not listed in the few
newsletter issues that I have from ‘74. Maybe it was still me?
In the April ‘75 newsletter there was an article titled “THE STUPENDOUS DOWNTOWN FRESNO
VELOCIPEDE (that’s a bicycle) FESTIVAL,” which was touted as “The Central California Bicycle event of the year.” This article was an
announcement and plea for volunteers prior to the event, which was held on May 3 rd & 4th, 1975. With the help of our club’s volunteers, it
was put on by the Downtown Association, the Fresno Police Department, and the Fresno Recreation Department. And our own Christian
Petersen put a lot of work into making this event happen. On Sat. May 3 rd there was a Criterium. At the same time various bike shops put on
bicycle displays on the Fulton Mall. There was also a bicycle art contest, and the art pieces were done on six-foot placards with a prize given
to the winner. On Sun. there was a Safe-D Program put on by the Police Department in the Convention Center parking lot, and at approx. 12
noon the Great Downtown Criterium got under way. As far as I know this was the only time this event was put on.
Story by Mark Perkins
Club Historian
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T HE A-T RAIN
Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about the
A-Train!
http://ibikefresno.org/bike-month
Once again, this May, I Bike Fresno.org is
sponsoring Bike Month with a Million
Mile Challenge. Fresno cyclists put up
some unbelievable numbers last year
and we expect this year will be even better! So surf on over to their website, and
sign up with your pledge to ride.
P EDALING
FOR
P ANKAKES
The A-Train is a beginner level ride for all ages and
abilities. We have riders 5 years old to 70 year olds.
Meets every Monday night at the corner of Perrin &
Sommerville (Starbucks) at 5:45, ride begins
promptly at 6:00PM.
The route is all flat, with all right hand turns to avoid
crossing traffic. Max speed is 10mph. Total ride distance is 8 miles.
See YOU there!
Once on McCall, we formed a nice pace line with the wind
at our back – always a plus for me. Enjoying the 18-19-mph
pace line, we pedaled onward to Kingsburg. Orchards were
blooming and dogs were keeping to themselves.
We regrouped at Kady's Kitchen, a diner that specializes in
Swedish pancakes, which several of the riders enjoyed.
Nick was making this a loop ride so we didn't return by the
same route. We would regroup next in Sanger. Once Nick
had us out of town and on Academy Avenue, he revealed we
would be traveling on the 180 Expressway for a short time.
Some riders ventured home still utilizing Academy Avenue
and a slightly different route. Nick and the rest of us made a
left onto the 180 and started pedaling. The 180 provides a
nice 10-foot-wide shoulder and Nick's instructions were to
stay in the middle and pedal.
The grooves made for smooth sailing and soon we were flying along the expressway – until the flat tire. But a flat tire is
just another word for rest stop! Soon we were back in action
and onward back to town.
Ten of us gathered for Nick Paladino's ride to
Kingsburg and back on Saturday, March 16, a
trip ripe with the promise of spring as well as
some tasty Swedish pancakes.
We left from the Buchanan High School parking
lot and quickly made our way out to Shepherd
Avenue, over 168 and onward toward McCall
Avenue.
What better way to celebrate spring than with a bicycle ride.
We saw beautiful trees in bloom, wildflowers bursting with
color and people outside taking in all that Nature offered.
Our round-trip journey was 65 miles with an average temperature of 70 degrees. With only 266 feet of climbing, I
would call this ride a flat one!
Thanks to Nick for taking the time to be a Ride Leader for
our Club. I and many others appreciate it.
Story by Susan Smith
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T HE L ANTERNE R OUGE
W ILDCAT
BALLOON ON A STRING
In 2012 we took a closer look at some of the
popular climbs in our area. We learned some
new names or recalled some old favorites for
these hills.
This year, I thought we would take this space
to describe a number of popular riding routes
that many of us regularly enjoy but others may
not be as familiar with. Some of these routes
will be very well known and traveled, others
perhaps not so much. Over the course of the
year, I hope to present three routes for each
of our four categories: A, B, C, and D.
Each edition will include a route description, a
cue sheet, a map and some statistics about the
type of terrain .
This month we have a D level ride. There are a
number of routes that can be described as “A
Balloon on a String”, and this is one of them.
Although, if you use your imagination you
might just see A Heart on a String. The ride
begins at the corner of Shaw and Academy.
Parking is available behind the Gas Station.
Last month you turned around and headed back
at The Corral, this month its time to tackle The
Wildcat! At the Corral, once you take a short
break, head East on Watts Valley Rd. You’ll
pass a local cycling icon named “Butt Crack
Rock” don’t worry you can’t miss it.
This ride is challenging and even though it is
listed as a D ride, many C riders have tackled
this beautiful route so don’t let the hype scare
you if you’re a C rider who likes a good challenge. Wildcat has a few spots that will exceed
10% gradient so plan on using your granny
gear!
The route is approximately 46 miles and Humphrey’s Station has snacks, drinks, and a restroom, just over half way through the ride.
Hope to see you tackling the Wildcat this
month!
You can print this page or you can print just this Cue Sheet if you go to:
http://www.ridewithgps.com and do a search for “Wildcat Balloon on
a String”
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2272987
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President ………………………………………………. . Dennis Ball (559) 960-7127 president@fresnocycling.com
Vice President ……………………….. …….................. Mike Quiroz (559) 360-1574
Secretary / Memberships ……… ………….................... Jennifer Collins (831)-224-3482 secretary@fresnocycling.com
Treasurer………………………………………………... Adrienne Moser (559)225-0224 treasurer@fresnocycling.com
Newsletter Editor ……………………………………….. Mark Berry
(559)779-9598 editor@fresnocycling.com
Advocacy Legislation………………………………. ……. Nick Paladino (559)432-8830 advocacy@fresnocycling.com
A/B Ride Coordinator……………………………………. Nancy Dooley (559) 875-6399 abrides@fresnocycling.com
C/D Ride Coordinator…………………………………... Doug Handy (559) 681-8657 cdrides@fresnocycling.com
Past President……………………………………………. Ron Quitoriano ronaldquit@comcast.net
Director at Large………………………………………… Kent Tanaka (559) 269-9378
Appointee - Librarian……………………………………. Nick Paladino (559) 432-8830
Appointee – Honorary Historian …………………………. Mark Perkins (707) 274-7126 bicyclemark@hotmail.com
Ride Director – Bass Lake Double …………………….….. Richard Hoff (559) 875-3736 rphoffjr@hotmail.com
Ride Director –Climb To Kaiser ……………………...….. John Craft (559) 355-0534 kaiser@fresnocycling.com
Ride Director – Kirch Flats…………………………...….. Ron Quitoriano ronaldquit@comcast.net
Ride Director – Big Hat Days ………………………...…...Dennis Ball (559) 960-7127 president@fresnocycling.com
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CLUB MEMBERS
G ENERAL C LUB M EETNG
April 10th, 7:00PM
University of California, Fresno Center: 550 East Shaw Avenue Calaveras Room (Across from Fashion Fair
Mall.)
Our guest speaker will be club member, cycle adventurist Mike Derr,
who will be telling us about his trips
to Alaska and to Central America.
Richard Laxton - Fresno
Darin Land – Clovis
Bob Saknit – Clovis
Don Robbins Family- Fresno
Gia Parker Family – Fresno
D. Nigel Lock – Los Osos
Phillip Edwards – Fresno
Matthew Harris – Clovis
Howard Lee Family - Fresno
Aaron MacLeod Family – Kerman
Arlee Altamirano – Lemoore
Steve Odom Family – Fresno
B OARD M EETNG
April 3rd 6:00PM
at Popolo’s Pizza on the corner
of Blackstone & Herndon
W E ’ RE O N T H E W E B
W W W . F RE S N OC Y C LI N G . C OM
S UPPORT
OUR
C LUB
The club continues to offer the ever-popular red and yellow
jersey. Blue/yellow and red/yellow jerseys are available in
both men and women specific sizes.
There are also blue/yellow and red/yellow wind vests with
back pockets. Cost of jerseys are $65.00; the wind vests are
$60.00.
To order contact Doug Handy at
F I N D U S ON F AC E B OOK :
Search for Fres no Cycling
Club
clothing@fresnocycling.com
or 559-681-8657
Weekday and Repeating Rides
Date
Time
Rating
Ride Leader
Phone
Description
Wednesdays
and
Saturdays
Mondays
and
Wednesdays
Call for
start
times
9:00a.m.
D ride.
Training
Eric Zentner
859-4131
Join Eric for a ride up in the Sierras to enjoy the mountains.
Our rides always include a hearty lunch stop. Call for details.
C ride
Tom Braner
Mike
Thompson
Bob Lindsey
284-2777
The Mountain Men meet at the Park and Ride lot at Frwy 168
and Temperance (next to the fire station) for C paced rides
of 60 to 80 miles. The routes are loops into the foothills with
occasional regrouping and at least one stop for
refreshments. Mountain women are welcome too. Call for
further details.
Training Rides: Meet at the corner of N Stratford & Fort
Washington Rd. for a 20 mile or so ride. Route varies and will
be announced at the beginning. Bring lights
240-1525
250-9090
Monday
Thru
Thursday
Starting
Tuesdays
and
Thursdays
6:00p.m.
C/20
Jerry
Ferdolage
Mike Murphy
977-9042
9:00a.m.
B ride
Social
Ken
Herrington
299-2275
Monday
6:00 p.m.
A/8
Mark Berry
Tuesdays
5:45p.m.
B/C/D
Trianing
Doug Handy
681-8657
Tuesdays
5:15p.m.
C/D/2/30
Training
Richard Hoff
875-3736
Thursdays
9:00 a.m.
C/1/40
Debra
Moses
916-7518678
Thursdays
5:45p.m.
C/D/3/25
Training
Mike Quiroz
360-1574
Fridays
8:15-8:30
a.m.
All levels
Misha Fuller
797-0148
Saturdays
7:00 a.m.
Social
255-7433
Sundays
8:15-8:30
a.m
C/2/25
John
McCracken
Vanessa
McCracken
Misha Fuller
797-0148
Mid Week Morning Ride: Meet Ken at Armstrong and
Herndon for a mid week morning ride every Tuesday and
Thursday for a 30-40 mile social ride. It's usually flat but might
have some hills. Tuesdays will head toward the northwest while
Thursdays will remain in the easterly direction from our Clovis
start. We're usually back by lunch or one o'clock at the latest.
Bring money for snack or food stops along the way or at the
end at Cravings. Comfortable pace.
The A-Train: a beginner level ride for all ages and abilities. We
have riders 5 years old to 70 year olds. Meets every Monday
night at the corner of Perrin & Summerville (Starbucks) at 5:45
and the ride begins at 6:00PM.The ride is all flat, with all right
hand turns to avoid crossing traffic. Max speed is 10mph.Total
ride distance is 8 miles..
Road House Ride: Meet at Steven’s on Clovis for a quick ride
up to the Store and back. Bring lights for the first few weeks.
Updates on Biking Buddies and FCC Facebook page
Sanger Chili Ride: Rides start on March 12th after Daylight
Savings Time kicks in. Meet at the Chuck Wagon at Academy
and Annadale for a mid-week training ride out through
Centerville and up to Doyal's Store in Piedra. The return is
over the hill in Tivy Valley and back up Annadale. Plan to enjoy
a famous chili dog at the Chuck Wagon on our return.
Thursday mornings: From Sunnyside Bicycles out and back
to Doyal's 40 miles round trip pace is 16 and up depending on
who shows regrouping as needed
Road House Ride: Meet at Steven’s in Clovis for a quick ride
up to the Store and back. Bring lights for the first few weeks.
Updates on Biking Buddies and FCC Facebook page
Dirty Friday: Meet at the Clovis Steven’s for mountain bike
rides for carpool to trailhead. Routes vary, updates on
Facebook. Call or e-mail for details. Typically 1.5-2 hours, but
some people stay and ride longer. Regroup often and wait for
slower riders.
Sunnyside Ride: We are doing a rides on Saturday mornings
from the shop. 16-17 mph, flat, 35-40 miles. Meet at 6:50am roll
out at 7am. Thanks so much.
Sunday Morning Road Rides: Meet at Steven's Bicycles.
Ride leaves promptly at 8:30. Rides will be a minimum of 20-25
miles (or longer for those who want to keep going). Routes vary
from week to week.
C/2/25 Updates on Facebook
Weekend Rides
Saturday
4/6
8:30 a.m.
All levels
Doug Handy
681-8657
Sunday
4/7
9:00
a.m.
B/2/30+
Social
Don Green
307-4284
Saturday
4/13
9:00 a.m.
B/4/22
Social
Michael
Monge
(209) 3210148
Saturday
4-13
8:00 a.m.
C/2/55
Social
Nick
Paladino
432-8830
Sunday
4/14
9:00 a.m.
AB
Social
John
McCracken
Vanessa
McCrcken
255-7433
Sunday 4/14
9:00
a.m.
B/3/35
Social
Nancy
Dooley
Ken
Herrington
875-6399
Sunday
4/14
1:00
p.m.
ABC/1/15
-30
Susan
McGuire
325-2453
Saturday
4/20
8:30 a.m.
B/1/30
Social
Kelly Morrow
287-7096
Sunday
4/21
9:00
a.m.
B/2/35
Social
Ken
Herrington
Nancy
Dooley
299-2275
Saturday
4/27
9:00
a.m.
BC/4/46
Marty West
Social
349-8900
Sunday
4/28
9:00 a.m.
AB/1/29
Social
Nancy
Dooley
875-6399
social
299-2275
875-6399
The Clovis Big Hat Century. There is a ride for all levels of
riders. Sign up at WWW.Bighatcentury.com if you can’t ride,
come volunteer
Lost Lake: Join Don at Armstrong and Herndon and ride over
to Woodward Park and then along the Eaton Trail and out to
Lost Lake. Bring snacks to enjoy by the river. Return will be up
Fraint and Willow and back to the start
Millerton Store to Humphrey's Station: Meet Michael at the
Millerton Store and ride out east to Humphrey's Station for the
turn around. There are three short but steep climbs on this out
and back.
Around Campbell Mountain to Winton Park: Start at Shaw
and Academy and proceed southeast to bicycle around
Campbell Mountain. Then continue to Winton Park and return
to the start. This is a moderate paced C ride with a target pace
of 15 to 16 mph. Maps will be provided.
Breakfast Ride: We want everyone in the neighborhood to get
together for a nice, social (10-12 mph avg pace) ride over to
Blossom Trail Cafe, where we stop and eat a delicious
breakfast and enjoy each other's company! We bet someone
will be adding some miles on after the ride if you'd like to go
further!
The Circuit: Join Ken and Nancy at Armstrong and Herndon
for a trek around the Circuit. Ride up to Millerton Store and then
cross the plateau and down to Friant for lunch at the pizza and
sandwich place next to the Shell Station. Hopefully, the service
will be faster than our usual stop. Return up Friant and Willow.
Clovis Bicycle Company Ice Cream Sunday Ride: Meet at
the Clovis Bicycle Company f and head out East for a loop then
ends back at the shop for an ice cream Sunday!
Reedley/Sanger Loop: Meet at the double water tower in
down town Reedley (note the earlier time) and ride out north to
Goodfellow. Loop around to the Sanger Starbuck's for a stop
for your favorite treat. Then, ride up Annadale and Reed back
to the start. This will be a brisk B paced flatland ride.
The Blossom Trail Cafe Ride: Meet Ken and Nancy at Shaw
and Academy for our monthly ride out Belmont to Piedra. Bring
your own snacks as Doyal's Store is closed. Ride over Tivy
Valley hill, past the horse farm, and back up Belmont to the
Blossom Trail Cafe for lunch. Finish the ride up the Academy
bike lane to the start.
Spring Valley School: Start at the north end of Woodward
Park at the compass. Ride out to Friant for a stop at the Shell
Station before heading up the broken bridge climb and beyond
to Spring Valley School. This is a good haul up through the
ranch land with a good level 4 climb before the school. Bring
your own snacks.
Sanger Starbuck's: Meet Nancy at Clovis East High School
(the SE corner parking lot on Leonard just north of Ashlan).
Ride out the backroads to Sanger for a stop at the local
Starbuck's. Then, continue into the river bottom and loop
around through Centerville and return up Ashlan back to the
start. Good entry level ride.
Membership Registration
&
Renewal Application
The Fresno cycling Club is a group of 500 plus cyclist who enjoy bicycling as a recreation and sport. As a club, we seek to o ffer cycling
events and activities that span a spectrum of cycling interests. Club rides are scheduled year round and range from en try-level to
100-mile expert rides. FCC sponsors several major cycling events each year: the famous Climb to Kaiser, voted by Bicycling Magazi ne
one of the ten toughest rides in the United States, the Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century, for the long dista nce enthusiasts and
several fully supported members -only rides each year. We protect the rights of cyclist by following local, state, and national affairs as
they concern cycling. FCC is in the forefront of bicycle advocacy in and around the Fresno area by promoting safe bike lanes and
routes. If you like to ride, FCC has a place for you. Club members receive a monthly e-mailed newsletter listing ride schedules and
other information of interest to local cyclist. We hope and encourage you to join FCC. Please fill out the information and mail it to the
address listed below. Do not wait another minute! Join now! Fresno Cycling Club, P.O. Box 27571, Fresno, CA 93729
Name: _________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: ___________________________________State: _______ Zip: ________________ Phone: _____________________________
Is this a new address? _________
Email: _____________________________________(Required)
This registration is: New______ Renewal______ Individual ________ Family _______ How many participating family members:______
How do you prefer to receive your newsletter
b y mail: _______ (At additional Charge)
Membership annual fee:
Family $30.00*
Individual $25.00*
E-Mail: ________
Hard Copy of Newsletter: $10.00*
Jerseys $65.00 Red____ or Blue ___ Wind vests Red____ or Blue ___ $60.00 Men’s: S M L XL XXL Women’s specific sizes: S M L XL
Total:_________
Which club activities could you volunteer to help with?
Climb to Kaiser, end of June _________ Bass Lake Powerhouse Double, 2nd week of Oct.: ________
FCC members only:
Kirch Flat Century/Metric early May: _____
Tour de Lakes end of July: ____
Christmas Party: _____
Ride leader: ____
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY.
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in Fresno Cycling Club (“Club”) sponsored activities (‘Activity”), I, for
myself, and for my personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin: (1) Acknowledge, agree and represent that Interest and the
nature of cycling Activity and that I am qualified to participate in such Activity. I further acknowledge that the Activity w ill be conducted
over public roads and byways open to the public during the Activity and upon which hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further
agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the activity.
(2) FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES IN VOL VE RISK AND DANGER OF SERIOUS BODIL Y INJURY,
INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PAR AL YSIS AND DEATH (“risks”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own
actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or the
negligence of the “ RELEASES” NAMED ABOVE; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either
known or unknown to me or not readily foreseeable at this time ; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL
RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity. (3) HEREBY
RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVEN ANT NOT TO SUE AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Clu b, the League of
American Bicyclists, their respective administrators, directors, agents and employees, other participants, any sponsors, adve rtisers and
if applicable, owners and lessees of premises on which the Acti vity takes place (each considered one o f the Releases herein) FROM
ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES OR DAMAGES ON MY ACCOUNT CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN
WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASES” OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT R ESCUE
OPERATIONS. I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP
SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE
OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILTY TO THE
GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS INVALID, THE
BALANCE NOTWITHSTANDING SHALL CONTINUE TO BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
Applicant’s Signature:____________________________________________________ Date:________________________________
Parent or Guardians Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
*Fees are renewed/paid on an annual basis
P.O. Box 27571
Fresno, CA 93729
Bicycle Shop Directory
Support Your Local Bike Shop
Bike World
601 W. Shaw, Clovis
(559) 299-2286
Doug Reitz
Bike Trax
1760 11th St.
Reedley, CA
(559) 638-2398
www.biketraxusa.com
Clovis Bicycle Company
1010 Shaw Ave. Suite A
Clovis, CA 93612
559-325-2453
clovisbikeco@yahoo.com
www.clovisbicycle.com
Cycle Path
1165 E Champlain Dr.
Fresno, CA
(559) 434-8356
www.cyclepathbicycles.net
Roger Guzman
Herb Bauer Cycling
6264 N. Blackstone
Fresno, Ca 93710
559-435-8600
www.herbbauersportinggoods.com
Jacob Cisneros, Manager
Fresno Schwinn
2444 E Ashlan Ave
Fresno, CA 93726-3100
(559) 226-2453
www.fresnoschwinn.com
Rubber Soul Bicycles
132 W. Nees
Fresno, CA
(559) 435-BIKE
www.rubbersoulbicycles.com
Steven’s Bicycles
3132 N. Palm Ave., Fresno
(559) 229-8163
Willow and Nees
(Riverpark Trails Center)
Sunnyside Bicycles
6105 E. Kings Canyon
Fresno, CA 93727
(559) 255-7433
www.sunnysidebicycles.com
Brent & Tina Kutzback
www.stevensbicycles.com
Tower Velo
1435 N. Van Ness
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 268-2863
Michael Eacock
Tri-Sport Unlimited
9433 N Fort Washington # 101
Fresno, CA
(559) 433-3000
www.tri-sport.com
between Olive and McKinley across from Tom's Trains
Visalia Cyclery
1829 W. Caldwell Ave.
Visalia, CA (559)732-2453
www.visaliacyclery.com
Special Supporter
Blossom Trail Cafe
Belmont and Academy Ave
Sanger, CA
(559) 875-2500