SLO Coaster - San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club

SLO Coaster
December 2008
Volume 38
Edition 12
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Newsletter
To promote safe and legal riding of bicycles and encourage bicycle riding as an acceptable mode of transportation
A TRIP TO REMEMBER
By Jacque Wheeler
Chuck and I just returned from a
four-week trip to Turkey. It was the most
beautiful and interesting vacation we have
ever taken. I’m just going to talk about the
biking part because that’s probably of most
interest.. We flew to Izmir and met the five
other riders (all from California) in Selcuk a
little town adjacent to Ephesus. We met
out guides and driver and the guides’ two
month old baby, Boron. He became the
definite favorite and was a great addition.
Because the roads in Turkey are a bit
rough the guides provided Trek mountain
bikes, which proved up to the task of steep
hills.
We spent our first day with a
special guide climbing over the ancient
ruins of Ephesus that date back
thousands of years. The next day we
rode to Milletos another ancient site
known for its extraordinary Roman
Theater. That night we stayed in one
of our more interesting stops. We
rode through beautiful agricultural land
filled with birds of all kinds to a little
town near Lake Bafa. It was a real
Turkish agricultural village with mostly
women working the rocky soil, growing
olive trees and fruit trees, and tending the livestock. Our
lodgings were adequate if a bit unfinished
but it was a wonderful experience to see
how the people live and it was really
pretty. In their spare time the women
make all kinds of handicrafts, which of
course they were most eager to sell. The
next day we rode to Bodrum, quite a
contrast to the previous night. It is on the
Aegean with a big harbor filled with huge
yachts, lots of restaurants, and
swimming.
We rode about 40 km a day
which seemed a bit longer because of the
roughness of the roads. We mostly were
on small country back roads but when we
rode on the main coast highway it was
perfectly safe with a wide bike lane. It
was “chip-sealed” rather than paved
providing a rather bouncy ride. When
cars passed they usually greeted us with a little friendly beep.
I can’t adequately describe the
beauty of Turkey’s Aegean and
Mediterranean coasts. The water is so
clear and the many colors of blue are
striking. We weren’t always along the sea
but we usually returned at some point. For
two days we sailed on a gulet, a low slung
Turkish yacht. The sailors were three
young men who cooked the best food and
waited on us. When we felt like it we could
just dive off the boat and swim.
The hardest hill we did was about
15 km long with a grade ranging from 6 to
10 degrees. The steepest hill we climbed
was very short and was measured at 20
degrees. Thank goodness for the mountain
bikes. Most of the riding was on roads with
rollers although there were a couple of
other pretty steep climbs with wonderful downhills. One
beautiful twisting descent led us to the
gorgeous harbor town of Kas, our
favorite stop. It consisted of little walk
streets, strung with decorative lights—
like a miniature Carmel.
Chuck had his usual crash
when he went to pass me on a steep
downhill and came upon the biggest
pothole imaginable. He had to leap or
stop; so he stopped which cost him a
good bruise on his palm and a deep cut
on his arm. My most exciting experience
was getting lost from the group for about
three hours. The guide thought I was ahead of him and
turned. I blighthly went straight and ended up
in a village and then went down a very steep
and rocky hill. When I realized that I must
have missed a turn I decided that I should go
back to the town where we had had coffee in
the morning. Finding it was a bit challenging
but I did get to see a lot of rural life and even
three wandering camels. After searching in
vain all over the area asking if anyone had
seen an old lady in weird clothes on a bike,
the driver went to town and found me sitting
in front of the café.
We had so many more experiences
than this space permits but I can certainly
encourage people to think about biking in
Turkey. The people are so friendly, the views
are magnificent, and the food is wonderful.
The SLO Coaster
www.slobc.org/Newsletter.html
Pamela Nargie &
Stu Goldenberg
The SLO Coaster 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.
Email submittals To:
Pamela Nargie - nargie@calinet.com
Stu Goldenberg - sgoldenb@calpoly.edu
Camera-ready material, including artwork, may be used as
provided or edited in order to conform to our newsletter
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represent the opinion or endorsement of the SLOBC or the
editors.
The Board of Directors
Frank Mullin 518-9003
Sharon Sutliff 544-4034
Treasurer
Alston Paff 462-8662
Secretary
Larry Rutter 784-9450
Ride Coordinator
Mark Lyon 929-5998
Membership
Chris Broome 772-5900
Advocate
Dale Sutliff 544-4034
Historian
Janie Goldenberg 544-4720
Co-Newsletter Editors
Directors at Large
Past President
December 2008
Pamela Nargie
Stu Goldenberg
Warren Hockenbary
Will Benedict
Robert Davis
SLO Coaster
Thursday, December 11 (6:00PM): Board Meeting
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.
SLOBC Contact Information
Club Web Site: www.slobc.org
Formats: Provide text in an email or as attachments in Word
(.doc)
Vice President
Thursday, December 4 (6:00PM): SLOBC Members
Meeting Pot Luck
Trinity Hall in Old Edna, 6565 Edna Road, Highway 227,
San Luis Obispo. See details page
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club. Inc.
P.O. Box 1585
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Club Hotline (answering machine) at 543-5973.
Submittal Deadline: 15th of each month
President
SLOBC Meetings
434-1920
544-4720
474-4347
544-3504
772-0874
Table of Contents
Substitute President’s Message
1
General Information
2
Penear – Alston Ann Paff
3
General Meeting Minutes
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
4–5
5
Safety Tips
Lighthouse Jersey Design
Advocate’s Report
6
Pedaling through the Past
8
Calendar and meetings
9
Weekly Rides
10
Directions to Starting Locations
11
Special Events
Survey
Announcements and Letters
12
7
13, 14, 15
Photos
16
Membership
17
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18
Budget
19
Entertainment – Pot luck information
20
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ALSTON ANN PAFF
Exercise and eat right. We have all heard it, and maybe some of us adhere to it, but
one who does for sure is Alston. As an undergrad at San Diego State College (now University),
she studied foods and nutrition, followed by a Highland/Oakland County Internship in the bay
area. Back then, she was paid $24 per month, plus receiving room and board. Now interns pay
to attend. With this background, she obtained an unsolicited job in the US Virgin Islands, thanks
to a good friend who was 6 months ahead of her in the dietetic school. She became a Public
Health Nutritionist in all three of the islands, teaching nutrition in hospitals, clinics, and to Peace Corps students. Bill
Paff, her fiancé, came to the Virgin Islands for awhile, and then they went to San Diego, where they were married.
They did not return to the islands, but started a family when their daughter Carrie was born. While in San Diego, Alston
had two jobs; one was in a hemo-dialysis unit, and another at La Costa, where she met several celebrities.
After a stint in San Diego, Bill, Alston, and Carrie traveled up the coast in their VW van. They stopped at the
Mission Plaza in SLO, and decided that the Central Coast was where they wanted to live. They went to the Morro Bay
campground, living in the van while Bill looked for and found a job. They lived in Los Osos, and then Paso Robles, and
their family grew with the arrival of a second daughter, Stephanie. Alston took five years out of her profession, and was
a full time mom. When she and Bill divorced, she returned to the work force, but this time as an administrator. She
worked at Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton, and then became the dietary department head at General Hospital in
SLO. While at General, she attended the Culinary Institute in New York. When the position at General Hospital was
eliminated circa 1988, she found a job in Santa Barbara, working for Women Infant Children (WIC). It was a federally
funded program teaching and providing nutrition to the low income population of that county. She was in Santa
Barbara from 1989 to 2001, and then in Lompoc until 2004, still with WIC. While in Santa Barbara, she remarried, but
her second husband passed away in 2000. She retired in 2004, and knew that she still had ties to SLO County, with
numerous friends and interests here, including the Mozart Festival, the county fair, vocal arts programs, and other
attractions.
Alston was called by her middle name Ann for over 50 years. She grew up in San Bernardino, learned to ride
a bike, and was a self described daredevil. Then she quit riding until the age of 42, when she was diagnosed with
diabetes. She had taught exercise as an important augmentation to nutrition, and was very disciplined, so she became
a bicycle rider again. She got a garage sale bike, probably a threespeed, and rode alone, just for exercise. She rode from Paso Robles
down to Hwy 46, usually before work. When she moved to Lompoc,
she joined the bike club for her first social biking. While in Santa
Barbara, she rode the Tour de Cure, a charity ride for diabetes.
Before moving back to SLO County, she was visiting Elaine Simer in
Santa Margarita, when Anne Kelly rode up on her bike. That was the
beginning of the path that led Alston to join the SLOBC after moving to
Atascadero in October of 2004. She joined the club about a month
later, and served for two years as Treasurer. She has volunteered at
both century rides, and has worked in clothing sales, registration,
clean-up, and at the lunch stops. She rides with the SLO Pokes, and
the Tortoises, and she and Elaine have ridden in the San Juan
Islands, and in the Bay Area, staying in hostels and couch surfing (ask
her about that one). They have also traveled in Norway and London,
without bikes. Stateside travel has been in Arizona, New Mexico, and
Utah, and Alston travels to Spain to visit her daughter Stephanie, who
lives in Barcelona. Daughter Carrie is an actor in San Francisco.
While married to Bill, they traveled for 6 months in France, Greece,
Yugoslavia, and Italy, mainly camping and utilizing the book about
living on $5/day. She currently volunteers at local radio station KCBX
for fund raising. Alston and Anne Kelly are now neighbors. Alston
used her middle name for a long time, she now prefers to be Alston.
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Minutes - General Membership Meeting November 6, 2008
Submitted by: Laurence George Larry Rutter Ph’D, AFDC, RSVP, secretary. I mean if
ol’ Red can become the distinguished Robert Fuller Davis, why can’t I get some
distinction?
President Frank called the meeting to order. Why can’t we start on time?
Getting people from stuffing their faces at the snack table is like herding cats.
And all these people who went to Germany and Austria are back. Heard Sue Lyon took a nasty spill. Ouch.
Heal, Sue. They’re all bragging about how worldly they are and everything. Phooey. I have this great slide show
about our visit to Rio Vista, yet Veep Sharon keeps telling me, “Maybe next month.”
Flyboy Dave Williams is still trying to hawk those tee shirts from the 2008 Wildflower. He’s like Mervyns.
One of these days we’ll walk in and there will be so many discounts he’ll be paying us to take the shirts off his hands.
Geez.
Visitor Mike Robinson from Morro Bay introduced himself. As did new members Joe Keller and J. D. Barrett
from Nipomo.
Mike Balster announced that a group of French cyclists will be visiting the area next year and hosts are
needed for their five day stay. There will be eight couples. Members may remember Mike and Marian’s recent
presentation of their bicycle adventure in France. Whoever serves as hosts better get in touch with Bruce Collier to
lay in a supply of wine. Six couples, five days. I figure that means twelve cases. Seems to me they drank all day
while they rode. Wonder what they do in the evening. Is vino French for wine?
Approval of the minutes for the September 2008 meeting was moved by Tony Leap and seconded by Mike
Balster. The motion carried. You know, Tony is such a big promoter of recumbents because it reminds him of his
Barcalounger, where he spends all his time when not recumbing. Maybe I should try one out. Meanwhile, Frank can’t
wait to gloat when somebody asks for some changes in the minutes.
The Queen of Nosh, Kathy Cohon, thanked contributors George and Kay Birk (right, I’ll bet George had a
lot to do with it), Chuck and Susan Atlee, Susan reads these minutes. So I better think of something nice to say.
Okay: Where the heck were the figs this time?!, Gail and Glenn Vanderlinde, Martin Howell and Tony and Sylvia
Leap.
President Frank thanked greeters John Long and Ken Price. Nobody greeted me … again. Just handed
me a badge and said “Write, scribe!”
Alston Paff, treasurer extraordinaire, reported combined bank balances of $90,754.41. Could you believe
her? Walking up there without a cane and walker. Brother. And Anne Kelly seemed to be getting around pretty
good as well. I thought they took spills on their bicycles. Didn’t look like it to me. They’re just looking for sympathy.
What’s a few broken bones for heavens sake? Next thing you know Flyboy Williams will be selling jerseys for “The
North County Walking Wounded.” Say, not a bad idea. Make sure you order one in XXXXXXXXL.
Kathleen McHugh, volunteer coordinator for the 2009 Wildflower, made a plea for more volunteers. Also for
a ride chairman. Preaching to the choir. Most everyone at the meeting is a regular volunteer. What we need are
volunteers who go on the rides but don’t come to meetings.
Safety Czar Director-at-large Warren Hockenbary hit the nail on the head repeatedly -- again. Pointed out
the website roadbikerider.com, with a weekly, free, newsletter filled with all kinds of useful info. Talked about how
to replace tires and the perils of visors. See article elsewhere in this issue. Elsewhere!? What the heck. If it’s at the
meeting, it’s in the minutes. What’s he trying to do to me? Next thing you know Janie Goldenberg will be writing the
historian’s report for the newsletter. What’s that? You say she is. Well she shouldn’t!
No Historian’s report. No Historian. Did seem strangely quiet in this corner. Missed ya, Janie.
Stu Goldenberg wants enterprise pieces for The SLO Coaster.
Then there is our own “transition problem.” Outgoing Ride Coordinator, Mark Lyon, announced ride leaders
dinner for January 10, at Madonna Inn. Ride Coordinator Elect Dave Abrecht also made some announcements:
Well, not exactly “elect”, because the ballots haven’t been sent out. But what other dummy would want the job.
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Minutes continued:
There will be the now nearly annual North Coast New Years Day ride, beginning at Shamel Park at 9 AM. Then he and
the lovely and long-suffering Debbie are planning a club ride at the Tour of California Time Trials. More later.
Adam Fukushima reported on the recent triumphs of the Bicycle Coalition. They include the $900 thousand grant to the
city for extending the bike trail, working to get the bicycle commuter tax benefit in the financial bailout bill passed by Congress, and
working to make bicycle commuting improvements part of a new economic stimulus bill. Big deal. AIG gets a gazillion and we get
droppings.
Joan Petersen reported for Nominating Committee Chairman Robert Fuller Davis. (See ballot information elsewhere in
this issue.) What a bunch of losers.
Advocate Dale Sutliff said that about 10 years ago the club surveyed its members and learned a lot. It’s time to do another
one. The survey questionnaire is being prepared and should be available on-line in December.
Vice President Sharon Sutliff introduced the program, long distance cyclist Bernie Barge. His presentation was on the
Race Across America, where he was on a team who, in relay, finished in seven days. Fascinating. And one of those things, like
climbing Everest, where you can’t take your eyes off it while asking yourself “Why?” “What possesses him?” “Riding at night with
no light. What!” “Glad I don’t write his insurance.” “He broke what!?” “Oh mi gosh!” “How did he survive?” “Why?” “For heaven’s
sake, why?”
Great program.
Meeting adjourned.
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic
Helmet
By Stu Goldenberg
Have you ever been out cycling when a
thunderstorm snuck up on you? Most of us have been told at
some time in our life that we are safe in an electrical storm
when inside a car and if you asked why, it is likely you were
told you were safe because of the rubber tires. After all,
rubber is a great insulator. In fact, this past summer while we
were cycling in The Netherlands, we found ourselves near
the edge of a thunderstorm. One of the participants, who
happened to be an engineer, tried to reassure us that we
were safe on our bicycles because of the rubber tires. If you
believed him, perhaps I could offer you a deal on the
Brooklyn Bridge. Lets consider the logic here. Assume the
lightning just traveled a couple of miles to find you while
sitting on your bicycle, do you really think an inch of rubber is going to help? Of course not. But what about being safe in a car.
That will depend on the car. What protects you inside a car is that you are inside a metal shell, which is referred to as being inside
a Faraday shield. If you stick your arm out of the window you will lose the protection of the Faraday shield. If you are inside a
plastic or fiberglass car, you are also at risk.
Our daughter teaches outdoor education that includes backpacking, sometimes in areas that are prone to electrical
storms. She teaches that one should sit, feet together on the ground, arms curled up like an armadillo so no limbs or sharp edges
are sticking out. She says this is the preferred position because it is impossible to sit in the recommended Lightning Safety
Position, balancing on your feet with heels touching, for more than a couple of minutes, which is not long enough. With your feet
and butt on the ground, a ground current, often the killer, will pass through your feet and butt, but not through your vital organs.
So now you need to decide: Is our hero getting into the armadillo position or praying to Thor, God of thunder and lightning.
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Safety Tips
By Warren Hockenbary
The following article is a quick summary of the Safety Tips that I presented at the General
Meeting of the SLOB on Thursday, November 6, 2008.
I signed up for the free email newsletter that is published weekly. It’s called
RoadBikeRider.com It’s a wonderful source of current cycling information. Here is a great
article on tire rotation from a recent RBR newsletter:
Tire Rotation: You may see it recommended to swap tires front/back every thousand miles to get the
most life out of a pair. But if you do that, you’ll be putting a worn tire on the front and that’s never a
good idea. A front flat jeopardizes bike control while a rear flat isn’t nearly so dicey.
So here’s a better technique: Ride a pair of tires until the much-faster-wearing rear is shot. Then buy a replacement, but
put it on the front and move the slightly worn front tire to the rear. This way, you’ll always have your freshest, safest tire with the
thickest tread on the wheel that has the most to do with bike control.
Visors on helmets: I have learned that several club members have experienced crashes that were probable caused because their
view was obstructed by the visor on their helmet. Here are a couple of things to
keep in mind about helmet visors and your safety:
1. Visors can be a great way to keep the sun from coming in over the top
of your riding glasses and also to keep as much sun as possible off your face.
Visors are not a problem for people who ride commuter bikes, mountain bikes and
other bikes with flat handlebars. When you are on a road bike and especially
when you are down in the drops, a visor can really limit you forward view to only a
few feet.
2. BMX and some Mountain bike helmets have even longer visors, but
these riders have straight handlebars and they sit upright when they ride. I
recommend that you do not use this type of visor if you are riding a conventional
road bike. Limited visibility can be very hazardous anytime and especially when
you’re cruising along at 15 mph or faster.
Call For Lighthouse Jersey Designs Ideas
This is the first call for 2009 Lighthouse jersey design ideas. The ideas will be presented at the
February 2009 club meeting. This year all ideas will be presented in a standard jersey format. For
format specifications and assistance in illustrating your idea or putting your idea into the standard
format, email Will Benedict at willbenedict@charter.net.
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Advocate’s Report
By Dale Sutliff
Bob Jones Trail Moving Forward –
You Can Help
“It is a generational project,” said San Luis Obispo County Parks Director Peter Jenny, speaking on the status of the
Bob Jones Recreational Trail in October. He was talking about the scope of challenges ahead in obtaining the funds and property
to accomplish the entire separated trail from Avila Beach to San Luis Obispo.
It seems like the Bob Jones Trail has already taken a generation. Many users, myself included, would like to see the trail
completed while they are still physically able to experience it, and for it to benefit the overall community sooner rather than later.
The completed section of the BJT is enormously successful – so imagine what having the whole trail done would do for the larger
community.
Because of the desire to keep moving forward toward completing the Bob Jones Trail, a new group: “Friends of the
Bob Jones Trail”, is forming. A steering committee will be created, and members are being sought. Further announcements
and opportunities will be made at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and benefit for the BJT ($15 per person) to be held on the
evening of December 3 at the Avila La Fonda Hotel in Avila Beach. Your donation will make you a founding member. For more
information call 595-1700 and reserve your space, or purchase tickets in person at the hotel or at Joe Mommas Coffee in Avila
Beach. Interested SLOBS, and others, may want to attend, learn more, and get involved. While it will take a while to get the
Friends of the Bob Jones Trail rolling, the steering committee formulation is a key first step. They will set the direction for what
will follow in order to support the completion and utilization of the trail.
More good news: according to Jan Di Leo, County Parks Planner, by December a contractor will be building the next
part of the BJT – a segment along the Avila Bay Golf Course from San Miguel Avenue to the San Luis Creek Bridge in Avila. This
will make travel along this stretch safer for all. The County has nearly one half of the estimated $10m dollars needed to complete
the entire BJT from Avila Beach to the San Luis Obispo city limits – a roughly five mile length from the Octagon Barn (on South
Higuera St.) to the current trail head at Ontario Road. A big part of the cost will be a bike/pedestrian bridge across Highway 101.
While all plans are nearly complete for the County’s portion of the Bob Jones Trail, it will require nearly a year to gain necessary
agency and environmental approvals. Now is a good time to muster additional energy to keep on track and get the trail done.
In a related matter, the San Luis Obispo City Council has authorized the inclusion of a safe bike crossing and Bob
Jones Trail extension at the future Los Osos Valley Road and Highway 101 intersection. While this will take a few years to
accomplish, it will set the stage for the link between that intersection and the Octagon Barn Staging Area.
Mark your calendar, the January club meeting will be at the
Ludwick Center – not the Library.
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PEDALING THROUGH THE PAST
BY JANIE GOLDENBERG, HISTORIAN
DECEMBER 2008
Here are some excerpts from The President’s column in The SLO Coaster 20 years ago, December 1988:
What’s Happening
By SLOB Bob Garing
The new jersey’s have taken off like wildfire. We
are out of some sizes already and have reordered. Those
that haven’t received theirs, please be patient but still
needle us. We are a volunteer organization.
Did you notice that in the last SLO Coaster that
we had four contributing authors of bicycle rides and
news. I appreciate that and so do the readers. Wendy
Fertschneider and Jim Delany stories are the type of
stories we need. There are several club members who
have done fabulous rides but haven’t written about them.
Last meeting we had pizza and a marvelous slide
show by Martin Howell. He attended the League of
American Wheelmen get together in Flagstaff Arizona in
June. He rode his bike and so did Paula Scott from the
Grand Canyon to Flagstaff. After a couple of days at
Flagstaff, he and Paula rode from there to Colorado via
the Monument Valley up to Monticello in Utah and over to
Ouray and other beautiful areas in Colorado.
Did you know we now order 180 SLO Coasters a
month? They go to members, local bike shops and other
bicycle clubs. We even get requests for reprinting some of
our material. Whenever anyone asks about joining the
club we give them a SLO Coaster to read and it has an
application for membership in it.
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When was the last time you paid your dues?
$5.00 is a bargain just to read the newsletter.
I want to thank John Rogers and Stu Goldenberg
who work throughout the year with their computers. John
because each month he turns out a mailing list for the
SLO Coaster and a couple of times a year a membership
roster. Both John and Stu are busy two times a year when
the Lighthouse and Wildflower rides are put on. They are
handling over a thousand entry forms and over a thousand
mailing labels for each ride. Stu puts out the ride flyers on
his computer and updates them every year (for each ride).
These two gentlemen make my being President easy. I
want to thank Wayne Williams in his tireless bookkeeping
of the club finances. He has to process hundreds of
dollars in checks and cash from the two rides, the jerseys,
the memberships and any other money processed through
the club. He also checks the mailbox almost daily and is
always coming around to the house delivering club
information.
Merry Christmas to all!!
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December 2008 Ride Calendar
by Mark Lyon
Monday
Tuesday
1
Breakaways
Monday
Ramblers
Yellowjackets
2
BW-LO Ride
7
NC Brunch
BW/LO
8
Breakaways
Monday
Ramblers
Yellowjackets
14
NC Brunch
BW/LO
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
3
Flyers
Frequent
Feeders
SLO Pokes
Wednesday
Ramblers
4
BW-LO Ride
5
Breakaways
Friday
Ramblers
Tortoises
Yellowjackets
6
Slabtown
9
BW-LO Ride
10
Flyers
Frequent
Feeders
SLO Pokes
Wednesday
Ramblers
11
12
BW-LO Ride
Breakaways
Board Meeting Friday
Ramblers
Tortoises
Yellowjackets
13
Slabtown
Favorite
15
Breakaways
Monday
Ramblers
Yellowjackets
16
BW-LO Ride
17
Flyers
Frequent
Feeders
SLO Pokes
Wednesday
Ramblers
18
BW-LO Ride
19
Breakaways
Friday
Ramblers
Tortoises
Yellowjackets
20
Slabtown
21
NC Brunch
BW/LO
22
Breakaways
Monday
Ramblers
Yellowjackets
23
BW-LO Ride
24
Flyers
Frequent
Feeders
SLO Pokes
Wednesday
Ramblers
25
BW-LO Ride
26
Breakaways
Friday
Ramblers
Tortoises
Yellowjackets
27
Slabtown
28
NC Brunch
BW/LO
29
Breakaways
Monday
Ramblers
Yellowjackets
30
BW-LO Ride
31
Flyers
Frequent
Feeders
SLO Pokes
Wednesday
Ramblers
Sunday
SLOBC
Meeting
and
Pot Luck
Meetings
Thursday, December 4 (6:00 PM) – Winter Potluck (SLOBC Meeting). 6:00 PM at the Trinity Hall in Old Edna,
6565 Edna Road, Highway 227, San Luis Obispo.
Thursday, December 11 (6:00 PM) - Board of Directors Meeting (Board Meeting). Meet at Coast National Bank,
500 Marsh St (SLO).
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Weekly Rides (Rain Cancels)
Sunday (10:00 AM) - North County Brunch Ride (NC Brunch) (B-2).
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 (8:30 AM) - Sunday Baywood / Los Osos Ride (BW/LO) (B-2).
Meet at Nazarene Church (BP). Casual pace to coffee shop in
Cayucos and nobody gets left behind. Led by Jack Robison (5283478).
Monday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (Breakaways) (D-3).
The ride departs from Damon Garcia Sports Field and is led by
Russ Robinson (781-0903).
Monday (10:00 AM) - Monday Ramblers (North County) (Monday
Ramblers) (B-2).
Meet at Templeton Park. Distance will be 25 to 45 miles. The
route, depending upon participants, will include an alternate
extended leg so that a faster (15+ MPH) group is accommodated.
Both will rendezvous at the same coffee stop. Regroups as
requested to rest - or as necessary to wait for riders. There will be
weekly reminders / routes sent prior to each ride. Led by Patti &
Bill VanOrden (434-0542).
Monday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (Yellowjackets) (B-2).
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).
Tuesday (8:30 AM) - Baywood / Los Osos Ride (BW-LO Ride) (B-2).
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 (D-3).
Ride starts at various locations and times.
3 The ride departs from French Park (SLO) and is led by Russ
Robinson (781-0903).
10 The ride departs from Laguna Lake Park (SLO) and is led by
Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221).
17 The ride departs from Band Stand (AG) and is led by Larry
Bradford (474-8764).
24 No Ride.
31 The ride departs from Dinosaur Caves Park (SB) and is led by
Russ Robinson (781-0903).
Wednesday (9:00 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2).
Rides starts at various locations and times.
3 Meet at French Park (SLO). Harvey's birthday ride! Led by
Harvey Cohon (594-1249).
10 The ride departs from State Park Marina (MB) and is led by
Joan Petersen (772-2604).
17 The ride departs from Band Stand (AG) and is led by Jim Hanto
(489-1520).
24 The ride departs from State Park Marina (MB) and is led by
Dave & Debbie Abrecht (528-2571).
31 No ride.
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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.
3 The ride departs from Meadow Park (SLO) and is led by Bruce
Collier (543-9514).
10 Meet at Lila Keiser Park (MB). Canyons and Cayucos. Led by
Kay Birk (595-7124).
17 Show & Go from Laguna Lake Park (SLO).
24 Meet at Sinsheimer Park (SLO). SLO circuit. Led by Stu &
Janie Goldenberg (544-4720).
31 Show & Go from Bob Jones Trail Head.
Wednesday (10:00 AM) - Wednesday Ramblers (North County)
(Wednesday Ramblers) (B-2).
Meet at Atascadero Zoo. Distance will be 25 to 45 miles. The
route, depending upon participants, will include an alternate
extended leg so that a faster (15+ MPH) group is accommodated.
Both will rendezvous at the same coffee stop. Regroups as
requested to rest - or as necessary to wait for riders. There will be
weekly reminders / routes sent prior to each ride. Led by Bent
Daugaarrd-Hansen (bentdh@sbcglobal.net).
Thursday (8:30 AM) - Baywood / Los Osos Ride (BW-LO Ride) (B-2).
See Tuesday Description.
Friday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (Breakaways) (D-3).
The ride departs from Band Stand (AG) and is led by Larry
Bradford (474-8764).
Friday (10:00 AM) - Friday Ramblers (North County) (Friday
Ramblers) (B-2).
Meet at Railroad Station (PR). Distance will be 25 to 45 miles. The
route, depending upon participants, will include an alternate
extended leg so that a faster (15+ MPH) group is accommodated.
Both will rendezvous at the same coffee stop. Regroups as
requested to rest - or as necessary to wait for riders. There will be
weekly reminders / routes sent prior to each ride. Led by Mike
Duffy (meahal@sbcglobal.net).
Friday (9:00 AM) - Tortoises Introduction Rides (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.
5 Meet at Bob Jones Trail Head. Explore some of the canyons.
Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567).
12 Meet at Atlee Home. Cruise Corbett Canyon (brown bag lunch
afterwards). Led by Chuck & Susan Atlee (544-6298).
19 Meet at Sinsheimer Park (SLO). Explore Cal Poly. Led by Stu
& Janie Goldenberg (544-4720).
26 Show & Go from Sinsheimer Park (SLO). Those that participate
will pick the destination and route.
Friday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (Yellowjackets) (B-2).
See Monday Description.
Saturday (8:00 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (Slabtown) (C-4).
Meet at B&A Realty (Cambria). Variable itinerary, call for details.
Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514).
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Directions to Starting Locations
Atascadero Zoo
Take 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero, take the
Santa Rosa exit (218A), turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 1.4 miles,
turn right on Highway 41, continue 0.2 miles to zoo on right.
Atlee Home
Call for directions.
B&A Realty (Cambria)
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.
Band Stand (AG)
Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande. Turn right (east) 0.2
miles to Traffic Way, right 0.2 miles to Nelson St, left 0.1 miles to
Short Street. Park on street.
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.
Bob Jones Trail Head
Take 101 toward the five cities. Exit at San Luis Bay drive. Go left
on Ontario for 0.8 miles. Park in the lot on your left.
Damon Garcia Sports Field
Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit, east 0.4 miles to Higuera,
left 0.2 miles to Tank Farm, right 1.5 miles to Broad, left 0.2 miles to
the park on the left (across from Industrial Way).
Dinosaur Caves 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).
Laguna Lake Park (SLO)
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 bathrooms).
Lila Keiser Park (MB)
Go north/west on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay. Take highway
41 off ramp and turn left. Go 0.1 mile and turn left into the park.
Los Alamos Park
Take 101 South to Los Alamos. Exit at Bell St. Continue 1.2 miles
to Highway 135, left 0.4 miles to Centennial St, right 1 mile to park.
Meadow Park (SLO)
Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO. Go east 0.4 miles to Higuera,
left 0.1 mile to South St, right 0.7 mile to Meadow Street, right 0.2
mile to lot on your right.
Nazarene Church (BP)
Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos. From
101, take Los Osos Valley Rd exit. Travel west for 9 miles to South
Bay Blvd. Travel right about 1 mile to light, church is on your right.
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Railroad Station (PR)
Take 101 north to the Spring Street exit, continue 1 mile to 8th
street, right to Pine street and park.
Shamel Park (Cambria)
Take 101 to Highway 1 and go north to Cambria. At the north end
of town, turn left at Windsor Rd. The park is 0.3 miles down the
road.
Sinsheimer Park (SLO)
Take 101 to Madonna exit. Travel east 0.2 miles to Higuera, left 0.1
mile to South Street, right 0.8 mile to Broad Street right 0.7 miles to
Orcutt Road, left 0.4 miles to Laurel Lane, left 0.3 miles to
Southwood Drive, left 0.2 miles to park.
State Park Marina (MB)
Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west 12 miles to the Los
Osos/Baywood Park exit. Left to 0.3 miles to State Park Rd. Right
1.7 miles to marina parking area on the left.
Templeton Park
Take 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton. Turn right for 0.2 miles
to Old Country Road, turn left for 0.4 miles to 6th Street. Park is on
your right.
Vanderlinde's House (Atascadero)
Take 101 to highway 41 off ramp in Atascadero. Go west 0.3 miles
and take left on Atascadero Road. Vanderlinde's house (7175) is
about 0.1 mile on the left.
Patti and Bill Van Orden
North County Ride Leaders
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Special Events (Rain Cancels)
Saturday, December 13 (9:00 AM) - Favorite Ride Series (Favorite) (C-3).
Meet at Band Stand (AG). Do the Tuesday Night Ride "2006" ride which features over 4,000 feet of climbing in about 30 miles. "You
will find yourself backtracking and crossing your route, but you will never travel on the same stretch of road in the same direction
more then once." See map/profile chart at our website - use Local Ride button. Be sure to call if you plan to participate in case of late
changes in schedule. Contact Frank Mullin (518-9003) for more information.
Thursday, January 1 (9:00 AM) - New Year's Day Ride (Ragged Point) (B-2).
Meet at Shamel Park (Cambria). Join us for our annual club ride to the Ragged Point Inn. The pace will be modest; no one left
behind. If the ride is rained out, it will be rescheduled to Sunday, January 4. A post ride no-host lunch will be held at the Main Street
Grill in Cambria for those who wish to attend. The ride leaders have a special treat for all participants; a patch to celebrate the first
club ride of 2009. Led by Dave & Debbie Abrecht (528-2571).
Saturday, January 17 (9:00 AM) - Favorite Ride Series (Favorite) (C-3).
Meet at Los Alamos Park. Ride Alisos and Foxen Canyons to Los Olivos, continue over Ballard to Buellton. Return on Highway 246
and Drum Canyon. The length is about 42 miles. See map/profile chart at our website - use Local Ride button. Be sure to call if you
plan to participate in case of late changes in schedule. Contact Frank Mullin (518-9003) for more information.
Do the SLOBC Member Survey!
Let the Club know what you think.
The Member Survey will be available either online or as a hardcopy.
• Those who receive the e-Newsletter will have the URL link to access and complete the survey.
• Those who choose to do the survey “by hand” can obtain a survey at the Club Potluck meeting on December 5.
• Those who can’t attend the potluck or do the survey online may obtain a copy by contacting Dale Sutliff, Club Advocate,
dsutliff@calpoly.edu, or call 544-4034.
All surveys should be submitted by January 8, 2009.
Hardcopy surveys may be mailed to:
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 1585
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
or may be brought to the regular SLOBC meeting on January 8.
All survey participants will be anonymous. Results of the survey will be made available when they are compiled.
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Announcements and Letters to the Editors
Please submit your letters to Pamela Nargie’s e-mail: nargie@calinet.com and
copy Stu Goldenberg at sgoldenb@calpoly.edu in WORD format. Every
effort 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 & Stu Goldenberg
For Sale:
Softride Powercurve Qualifier 650
48 cm/650 wheels, Shimano 600 STI/8 speed rear gear set
Shimano pedals, Softride beam-fit accessory bag
$500Santana Sovereigh S model tandem (very fast)
56 cm mavic open 4CD wheels
Durace 8 speed rear gear set/STI shifters
Matching regal Girardi white seats, New Bontrager tires
Shimano pedals
$800Thank you,
Carol Phillips
544-3269
452.5432
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Letters and Announcements continued:
Thank you!
On Saturday November 1st at 10:00 AM nine brave volunteers from SLOBC descended on Kirk Zirion's house to
provide muscle power for the many chores which have not been done lately. It seems that Kirk has been sidelined by ALS, a PEG
tube into his stomach and blood clots in his leg. Consequently he has not been able to accomplish many tasks around the home.
And, because Pam is his primary caregiver, she has not been able to do much else except care for Kirk and coordinate home
health care providers.
So, when Shelley and Tim Long came to visit, Shelley suggested that she email a few people to help with chores. Pam
put together a list, and Shelley got people to do those tasks.
On Saturday, the 1st, you could see Harvey Cohon changing oil in Kirk's pickup; his wife, Kathy, and Judy Rutter
pruning roses; Chris Fylling and Gary Spelbring cutting wisteria; Tim Long replacing a gutter; Larry Rutter dusting 20 foot high
windows; Shelley Long washing windows; Jose Ortiz commanding the troops and helping Tim Stewart install grab bars throughout
the house. All were very industrious and enjoyed Nucci's pizza for a reward.
Not to be forgotten, Willi and Bob Zilkey have stayed with Kirk while Pam did errands. And Lenore Spelbring has helped
immeasurably wade through the intricacies of the home health system, as well as giving sage advice concerning Hospice and
Hospice Partners.
Kirk and I very much appreciate all the good work of these people, and words are not enough for the kindness you have
shown to us.
Bless you all.
Kirk and Pam Zirion
Dear Club Members,
On behalf of the Atascadero Unified School District Board of Trustees and Administration, I would like to thank you for the very
generous donation of $2,500.00 to the Creston Elementary School. Your gift was formally accepted by the Atascadero Unified
School District Board of Trustees at their meeting on October 07, 2008.
Your gift is greatly appreciated by the Board of Trustees, the District Administration, and the Creston Elementary School staff members
and students. The money will benefit our students throughout the year and offer them educational opportunities that may not be
available to them without your generosity.
Again, thank you for your tremendous support.
Sincerely yours,
JOHN ROGERS District Superintendent
Grateful Thanks!!!
Thanks to Stan Cherman and his knowledge of trailer wiring, the club trailer is in great shape. The lights have been relocated and
the license plate is in a more visible place. Quick releases are ordered as well as straps. Thank you, Stan!
Norm Brown
December 2008
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Letters and Announcements continued:
To the editor:
As a professional bike fitter, and a road cyclist (albeit a younger one than most members), I find your cartoon regarding drop
handlebars to be misleading to the public. Drop handlebars, set up properly for the rider and riding style do not strain the neck, or
force you to look down. IF someone gets an improperly fitted bike, that's one thing, but on, for example, a touring bike, even with
drop bars, the rider would be set up to be very upright. I would say that flat bars have distinct disadvantages as well. First, even
with bar ends you have at most 2 hand positions to work with. Second, with ones arms far out there is a lot more wind drag. Third
is that if you put out your arm and hand naturally, the normal position of the hand isn't flat, but sideways like a handshake. I don't
know the specifics of everyone you reference in your article however, I would wager that they are fit issues with each of them and
their bike set ups. You are of course entitled to your opinion, however, I hope that you would at least consider this one main point.
I can set up a rider to be as upright on drop bars as I can on flat bars, and with drop bars offer them many more hand positions
without straining their necks or causing them to crash into the backs of cars or not see things while they are out touring.
Josh Cohen, Foothill Cyclery, 896 Foothill Blvd STE A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405, ph: 541-4101, fax: 541-5128
Road trip to the Tour of California's Stage 7 Time Trial in Solvang on February 20
The SLOBC is planning a road trip to the Tour of California's Stage 7 Time Trial in Solvang on February 20, 2009. The
purpose of this letter is to update last year's list and to extend the invitation to any club member.
The plan is to meet in Buellton on Friday morning, February 20, and ride to Solvang. From there, you can ride the time
trial route prior to the event; you can enjoy the Lifestyle Festival; you can eat Danish pastry. The day is devoted to cycling and fun.
(If you have doubts, see the attached picture of Dale Sutliff) After the time
trial, we will host a BBQ / potluck at Flying Flags RV park in Buellton. More
complete information will be coming soon.
On Saturday, February 21, we will have several club rides in the
Santa Ynez Valley. There will be a hilly ride (a la Drum Canyon or Harris
Grade) of about 45 miles and a shorter, flatter ride (Los Olivos and Happy
Canyon), about 30 miles. Or, you can create your own ride.
If you plan to spend Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights in Buellton
(or some combination there of) I strongly suggest you make reservations
NOW. For those of you who have an RV or want to tent camp, Flying Flags
RV Resort in Buellton is your best bet. If you want to "credit card" camp,
Buellton has a Day's Inn, an Andersen's Best Western and a Marriott Hotel.
Solvang also has many motels.
You must make your own motel / camping reservations and
arrangements.
If you plan to attend and have not already signed up, please send us
an e-mail so we can begin to develop a complete list. If you have questions,
feel free to e-mail or call us.
Dave and Debbie Abrecht
December 2008
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Photos
Whoosh!
Club member Myla Collier received notice that her
tapestry work-Whoosh! has been accepted for the Art
Center Show "Cutting Edge Fiber Art" opening Saturday,
Dec. 6, 2008 at the Art Center in Downtown SLO.
This piece was done after we viewed and photographed
the 2007 Tour de France in Kent, England.
Please join us for the opening on Saturday evening.
Bruce Collier
Picture of the Month
North County Monday Ramblers
December 2008
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SLOBC Membership News
By Chris Broome
Note that most of our memberships expire on January 1st, 2009, so please check
your date. Your membership expiration date is printed above your name and address on
the cover of this SLO Coaster.
A renewal form and instructions can be found on the SLOBC website at:
http://www.slobc.org/ApplicationForm.html
Note that you now have options for receiving the SLO Coaster and the
Membership directory by email, in printed form or not at all. You can check off the options
you want on the renewal form. If your membership is current, just send an email to
membership@slobc.org indicating how you prefer to receive the publications.
If you live in SLO County, or Santa Maria, and you have recently renewed, please
pickup your new membership cards at the monthly meeting. We only mail new cards to members who are outside the
area – this saves the club a lot of time and money.
Where are they now ?
The club no longer has correct email addresses for any of the following people.
If your name is on the list, or you know their current email address, please send a message to membership@slobc.org
Adams, Tracey
Andreen, Kenneth
Arel-Davis, Madeleine
Baggett, Tamara
Ballinger, Jeff
Belford, Mike
Bergstrom, Bruce &
Dayna
Brooks, Lea
Brown, Gregg
Brown, Norm & Liz
Camba, Bernard
Carman, Ken
Chadukiewicz, Leona
Chenot, Ross
Clark, Kelly
Cletsoway, Emily
Cleveland, Lucia
Cruz, Trisha
Daugaard-Hansen, Bent
DePalma, Vicki
December 2008
Doss, Ken
Ernstrom, Jenny
Exner, Bob
Fosse, Dave
Geltner, Elaina
Gerpheide, Jim
Ghiringhelli, Laura
Gier, Judith
Graham, Carol
Greco, Laurie
Greco, Paul
Gross, Marvin
Hanysz, Jeanne
Henry, Joan
Herd, John
Hillman, Richard
Holman, Mary Jane
Hosp, Jim
Howell, Martin
Huston, Mike
Huston, Shirley
SLO Coaster
Hutchison, Sue
Jarvis, Julie
Jensen, George
Joe, William
Kaiser, John
Keller, Joe
Koalska, Cheryl
Krska, Cliff
Krup, Lauren
Kuczwara, Laurene
Kuenzli, Michael
Lopez, Jacky
Luddington, Frank &
Joyce
Lyon, Jean
March, Donna
McHugh, Kathleen
McKee, Bonnie
McLain, Mary McLain
McNeely, Shannon
Moore, Carol Anne
Moore, Larry N.
Murphy, Bill
Nakai, David
Otter, MaryAnn
Parker, Lance
Parks, Jerri
Policastri, Gene
Potter, Thomas &
Caroline
Preach, Marie
Preach, Mike
Ratekin, John &
Barbara
Richard, B.K.
Richman, Betsy
Richman, Ron
Ridgway, Joyce
Robert, Karen
Rodgers, Richard
Rose , Susan
Ross, George
Seidewitz, Doug
Shaver, Rosanne
Siegel, Sherrie
Siemsen, John
Siemsen, Virginia
Simoes, John
Souza, Larry
Stallard, Mary
Stevenson, Chuck
Stevenson, Shelly
Stockton, Lex
Swafford, Bonnie
Talkin, Corinne
Thomas, John K.
Tokar-Hazlett, Patricia
Tutino, Gail
VerWest, Jim
Villa, Marcy
Wafer, Kathleen
Walker, Margaret
Weber, Bruce
Welden, Kent
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While in Greece this October, we
had the pleasure of observing
the changing of the guards at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in
Athens, Greece. Missing from
this comic interpretation are the
rifles that the guards were
carrying. Yes, what they did
looked more like a dance than
military maneuvers! Other than
the missing rifles, the sketch is
fairly accurate, with pom-poms
on the ends of their shoes and
white tights.
Stu and Janie Goldenberg
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Advocacy
Clothing
Club Programs/Picnic
Contributions
Lighthouse Ride
Wildflower Ride
Membership & Directory
Newsletter
Operations
Ride Coordinators
Indulgence Ride
Safety
Sunshine
Reserve Account**
Expenses
1,500
105,000
110,000
2,500
4,500
300
16,800
Clothing sales
Lighthouse Ride
Wildflower Ride*
Indulgence Ride*
Membership Dues
Miscellaneous
Surplus Carryover from Prior Year
240,600
550
0
3,000
37,500
70,000
72,000
1,350
9,000
12,000
2,300
2,500
300
500
29,600
240,600
Budget
Income
2009 Budget Worksheet
All units are U.S. dollars
37,500
2,000
unplanned contributions
TOTAL
4,000
2,000
2,500
500
3,000
20,000
500
1,000
1,000
1,000
35,500
2009
Cal Poly Wheelman Scholarships
CCCMB
Creston School
Christmas Helmet Fund
Shandon Scholarship Fund
SLO County Bicycle Coalition
SLOECC
Rideshare
Tour of California
SLO Criterium
Sub total
Donee
Contributions worksheet 2009
**a reserve account, which had been called surplus carryover in previous years, to provide financial back-up
stability for the club.
*augmented income from the two century rides due to an increase in registration fees from $50 to $55
Here, for your review, is next year's budget approved at the November SLOBC board meeting. You might
notice several changes this year--
By Alston Paff, treasurer
Annual Budget Report
SLOBC December Potluck
By Will Benedict
December’s semiannual potluck will continue our goal of celebrating with minimal impact what started with the
June potluck. Everyone is expected to bring what they need and take it home to minimize our environmental impact. As part
of this we will act like a big family with everyone that attends helping with setup and cleanup.
Given that this is our holiday celebration, the challenge is to bring something to create a festive table setting with
your fellow dinners. There will be prizes for exceptional results.
If you feel that good food, conversation and a short meeting is not enough and you want to plan a program or event
to occur at the potluck, send me an email with your proposal and plan.
Date & Time
December 4th, 2008
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Location
Trinity Hall in Old Edna
6565 Edna Road, Highway 227
San Luis Obispo, CA
Food to Bring
A - F:
Desert
G - O:
Salads
P - Z:
Main Course
A - Z:
Other Things To Bring
Plate
Cup/Glass
Desert Plate (or use your dinner plate)
Fork & Spoon
Drinks other than water
Serving Utensils for your dish
Place Mat (if desired)
Napkin (if desired or use your sleeve)
Tablecloth (several have volunteered and we could use a few more)
Email Will Benedict if you have questions or will bring a tablecloth: willbenedict@charter.net
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 1585
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
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