May 2006 - Bike Santa Barbara County

www.sbbike.org
Serving Santa Barbara
County
We’re a countywide advocacy
and resource organization
that promotes bicycling for
safe transportation and
recreation.
How to reach us
Santa Barbara Bicycle
Coalition
PO Box 92047
Santa Barbara CA 93190-2047
phone 962-1479
email info@sbbike.org
web www.sbbike.org
May 2nd meeting
Join us on the first Tuesday of
each month for our general
meeting:
Tuesday, May 2nd
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Community Room
1021 Anacapa Street
Santa Barbara
12:00 noon
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Join the Coalition
You can help improve
bicycling safety and conditions in Santa Barbara County
by joining others in our own
regional Bicycle Coalition
advocacy group. Together we
will continue to make a real
difference. See page 6 for an
application form.
Our CycleSmart program
The Santa Barbara Bicycle
Coalition’s CycleSmart bicyclist
education program offers
bicycling skills classes for
school children and adults.
Look for details of upcoming
classes inside Quick Release,
or contact our Co-coordinators
Dru van Hengel and Erika
Lindemann by email
CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
May 2006
Bicyclists score big with Measure D
by Ralph Fertig
A huge boost
The public vote won’t
came to us in Janube until November,
ary when consultant
but on April 20th, the
Larry Tramutola
SBCAG Board voted
worked with SBCAG
12-to-0 to proceed
staff to propose two
with a renewal of
measures, half-cent
Measure D, our transand quarter-cent
portation tax that will
taxes, that together
expire in 2010. For
dedicated 3% for repeople who bicycle, it
gional bicycle
is a significant victory
projects. That’s 3%
because it will set
of a sizable $1.6 bilaside $42.5 million
lion pot of money,
dollars (with a prompossibly the biggest
ise for $2.5 million
portion among all
The SBCAG Board listens to Marc Chytillo, a member of the
more) for bicycle
other California
Coalition for a Fair Measure D, describe our needs.
projects over the 30
counties. It was so
year span of the measure.
promising that I diverted attention away from the
Going into the meeting, we had a 3% dedicated
amount for the past four months, fearful of losing
slice of the transportation pie, or $47.5 million.
it. Yes, we did trade off some to Santa Maria for
That’s plus funding for bike projects that the
road projects, but the future for bicycling in Santa
eight cities and the county can optionally spend
Barbara county is very promising indeed.
as well. Two things happened during the meetThe language that accompanies the Regional
ing: Santa Maria asked for an additional $20 milBicycle Program funding is in the box below.
lion, and Goleta asked for another $10 million
If Measure D passes the required two-thirds
funding, both for roadway projects. As part of a
votes in November, we can celebrate 2010’s arcompromise to keep everything else together, I
rival because there will be an extra $1.5 million
agreed that both Santa Maria and Goleta could
each year to help bicyclists with more and safer
have $2.5 million from bicycling projects. The
conditions throughout our county.
difference is that the
What’s next is that
Santa Maria money is
the measure has to go to
Regional Bicycle Program
gone, but funds given to
all city councils and the
Goleta will later be
board of supervisors for
$45 million over 30 years
“backfilled” by Regional
their approval during
This program would fund projects through a
Surface Transportation
May. A majority vote is
competitive grant process that would expand
Program (RSTP) money,
needed, but we hope
and improve the regional bicycle network. Citpromised to us by Steve
that all will approve it.
ies and the County, Caltrans, transit districts
VanDenburgh at SBCAG.
Then the supervisors
and the commuter rail operator would be eliMeasure D renewal
will be able to place it
gible to compete for funding. Schools districts,
has been the major thrust
on the ballot for voters
universities and colleges would be eligible to
of our advocacy efforts
to approve or reject
compete for funding with a city or county coover the past ten months.
seven months from now.
sponsor. Funds would be used for planning,
Early on, our Bicycle
The two-thirds vote
project development, construction of capital
Coalition teamed with 23
required to pass the
projects and education programs but not
like-minded organizameasure will not be
maintenance. Eligible projects include, but are
tions throughout our
easy. We will next be
not limited to:
county, calling ourselves
working to make sure
• New bike routes to eliminate missing links in
the “Coalition for a Fair
that the public is eduthe regional network.
Measure D.” We actively
cated about how not
• Bike path lighting.
and cooperatively puronly bicyclists, but also
• Bicycle route plans and maps.
sued funding for alternaall residents countywide
tives to the automobile.
will benefit.
Café de Velo opens on
May 14th
Cecile and Baron Corpuz at their Café de Velo
and bike shop on Gutierrez Street.
It’s been a year since Baron and Cecile
Corpuz moved their family and Renaissance Cycles online business from the
Netherlands to Santa Barbara. Since then,
they have been organizing containers of
vintage—but new—bicycles and components, while setting up their ongoing business of shipping to cyclists worldwide.
Dedicated to bicycling as a sensible
means of transportation and recreation,
they are bringing a Dutch love of bicycling
to their new home in Santa Barbara. Cecile
writes, “The last 10 years we lived in Holland we’ve been aching to come to beautiful Santa Barbara to become part of this
wonderful community and share the love of
living life with bicycles in this unbelievable
climate!”
Their new location at 615 E. Gutierrez
Street is home to not only Renaissance
Cycles, but will soon be their gift to the
community, a bicycle shop where one is
welcome to enjoy complementary coffee
and chat about all things bicycle. Their
name “Café de Velo” describes just that. It
will be more, however, because they plan
on adding full-service bicycle repair and a
pro cycling area that will have European
brand name road bikes and parts. People
will be free to relax while sipping coffee,
chatting with others, and watching their
bikes being fixed.
Their grand opening will be on Sunday,
May 14th, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM.
Consider teaming up with the Goleta Valley
Cycling Club’s 10:00 AM ride from Goleta to
the opening, or just bike on by for the ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:00 PM.
To learn more, check out www.renaissancecycles.com for their vintage bike parts, and
www.goletabike.org for GVCC ride details.
Quick Release • May 2006 • Page 2
There’s more for us in Measure D
The Measure D renewal package approved
by SBCAG Board on April 20 contained other
programs in addition to Regional Bicycle described on page 1. One program and one
condition should be of interest.
Safe Routes to School Program. This
was originally funded with $45 million, but
$1 million was transferred to the Goleta
overcrossings at the last minute. Although
the Goleta bridges will help bicyclists because they have no on/off ramps to Highway 101, there are no schools at either end,
so they will not help children go to school.
Safe Routes funding can be used for:
• Traffic calming near schools
• Wider shoulders and sidewalks near
schools
• Crosswalk signals and school zone signage
• Pedestrian and bicycle safety education
for students.
That education component could be used
by us, perhaps working with Traffic Solutions, to promote bike safety for students.
Complete Streets Clause. This is part
of several guiding elements in the Statement of Principles: “Streets should be designed and operated to enable safe access
for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and
abilities must be able to safely move along
and across a complete street.”
This is not as strong as we had advocated for, but it is a step in the right direction. There is a possibility that a stronger
measure will be passed by the California
legislature before Measure D takes effect.
Upcoming bike meetings & events
May 1, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our
Board of Directors and Advisors will discuss
Coalition issues. Email president Ralph
Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
May 2, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting
at noon, at the Community Room in the
Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building,
1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone
president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email
him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
May 10, Goleta Transportation Element
Hearing, sponsored by the City of Goleta.
Consider attending and reviewing the transportation part of Goleta’s proposed General
Plan. It describes accommodations for bicyclists as well as other means of transportation. Two sessions, one at 1:30 PM, the
other at 6:00 PM. Public comments are accepted both times. Goleta City Hall, 130
Cremona Drive #B, Goleta. Details and the
text itself at www.cityofgoleta.org.
May 11, 18 and 20, Bicycling Skills for
Women, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition.
We’re offering a three-day course for
women, taught by women. It will be held at
630 Garden Street, in Downtown Santa Barbara. For questions and registration, contact
instructor Dru van Hengel at 564-5544 or at
CycleSmart@sbbike.org. See separate article on
page 3.
May 13, Trail Maintenance, sponsored by
the Santa Barbara Trails Alliance. The South
Country trails need maintenance, so join
other Trails Alliance members on the second
Saturday of each month. Starting at 8:30
AM, check online at www.sbtrails.org/Trails for
details.
May 13-21, Bike Week 2005, sponsored
by the SB Bicycle Coalition. A week of activities for people who bicycle. Our Bike
Week flags will be flying on State Street in
Downtown Santa Barbara. Many Bike
Week events are still being determined, so
check our web site www.sbbike.org for the
latest additions.
May 13, Bike Week Celebration, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition. World cycling tourist Willie Weir will be the featured entertainer offering us his tales and
adventures in South East Asia at this catered dinner event at the Chase Palm Park
Center, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard in
Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM. See article.
May 14, Café de Velo Opening, sponsored
by Café de Velo. Baron and Cecile Corpuz
are opening their gift to Santa Barbara, a
gathering place for community bicyclists.
615 East Gutierrez Street, Santa Barbara,
ribbon cutting at 1:00 PM. See article.
May 16, Bike to School Day, sponsored
by COAST. Events are being arranged at
individual South Coast schools. Bike rodeos and bicycle safety instruction will be
offered at participating schools prior to
Bike Week. Contact coordinator Kate
Bechtel at kate@coast-santabarbara.org.
May 16, Bike to Work Day, sponsored by
UCSB and the City of Santa Barbara. Different events at different times and locations throughout Santa Barbara County.
Additional business sites are being
sought. Details are on our web site.
Don’t miss the Celebration May 13th
countries throughout
Don’t miss the Bike
the world. His mesWeek Celebration that
sage is endowed with
takes us into a whole
a personal enthusiasm
week of fun bicycling
for cycling as a means
activity. Join us in enof meeting people. In
joying:
his newest tales of ad• Wine and beer by the
venture in South East
glass.
Asia for three months,
• A fine buffet dinner
Willie takes us down
catered by awardroads in these aswinning Country
tounding countries
Catering.
and explores the ques• Award ceremony to
tion, “How do you depeople who have made
cide when adventure
bicycling better for us
is worth the risk?”
all.
Bikes in Phou Khoun, Laos, during the tour
It’s on Saturday,
• Adventure Cycyling in by Willie Weir and his wife Kat Marriner.
May 13th, 6:00-9:00
Laos, Cambodia and
PM, Chase Palm Park Center, 236 East
Thailand by actor, touring cyclist, and
Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara.
world-class entertainer Willie Weir.
Tickets for the Bike Week Celebration
Willie Weir is a touring cyclist, actor, phoare $30 each person. Mail payments to
tographer and writer. He bundles everything into a top-level professional presenta- Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition, PO Box
92047, Santa Barbara, CA 93190.
tion that describes the joys of touring in
Mike Fasth Runs Open
Air with Open Spirit
by Erika Lindemann
Open Air Bicycles changed ownership
about 2 years ago and with that change
came a strong new supporter of the SB Bicycle Coalition and of our greater cycling
community. Santa Barbara County is
blessed with great bike shops, all of which
are owned by conscientious and generous
men and women (who we’ve often highlighted in this column). Mike Fasth, Open
Air Bicycles new owner, joins these ranks
well qualified.
CycleSmart bicyclist education news
Bicycling Skills for Women
May 11th, 18th and 20th
The Art of Cycling: Using a Bike to
Transport and Transform
WHAT: We’re offering another ten hour
course designed for women, taught by
women. If you want to learn the basics of
driving your bicycle confidently in a supportive and fun environment, then this is
the class for you!
Have you thought about using your bike
for getting around town or for fitness, but
just don’t feel comfortable on the road with
other vehicle users? We’ll show you how to
make decisions in
traffic while riding
legally and confidently.
Would you feel
more inclined to
ride if you knew
how to change a
flat tire or to perform other simple
on-road repairs?
We’ll teach you.
We’ll also practice bike handling skills
and emergency avoidance maneuvers such
as quick turns and stops. We’ll also talk
about women-specific bikes and clothing.
Then we’ll take you out for a road ride with
women League Cycling Instructors (LCIs).
DAY 1: Thursday, May 11th, 5:30-8:30
PM for Basic
Street Skills
class (no bicycle is required).
DAY 2:
Thursday,
May 18th,
5:30-8:30
PM for Bicycle Mechanics and commuting
tips (no bicycle is required).
DAY 3: Saturday, May 20th 1:00-5:00 PM
for hands on bicycle skills and on-road
riding instruction and practice (please be
sure your bike is in
working order before
the class)
WHERE: 630 Garden
Street, Santa Barbara.
COST: $30, payable
to LCI Dru van
Hengel. You can pay
at the class or by mail
to, attn: Dru van
Hengel, SBBC, PO
Box 92047, Santa
Barbara, CA 93190. Don’t have $30?
That’s okay, we want you to join us regardless! Some scholarships are available
by contacting Dru (see info below).
TO REGISTER: Please let us know you’re
coming by contacting Dru van Hengel at
564-5544 or at CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
Mike Fasth outside his shop near the Amtrak
Mike has been a Santa Barbara resident for
over 20 years and formerly worked for
Kinkos. Five years ago he started looking to
go into business for himself, so he jumped
at the opportunity to buy Open Air Bicycles
when it went on the market, as it met his
criteria of being an environmentally positive, socially beneficial and fun business.
Mike is a vocal proponent of building
more facilities for bicycles. He believes adding infrastructure like bike paths and bike
lanes will make biking safer and allow for
more people to ride bikes more often.
“People are scared to ride in this town because they feel it is dangerous. Building
new bike amenities will lead to more people
getting out of their cars and starting to ride
their bikes.”
Mike’s entire family helps out with running the shop and four of his five family
members ride their bikes regularly for fitness and sometimes for transportation.
Mike especially enjoys working with his
staff, meeting new customers and getting
them on new bikes. He is interested in offering more bike maintenance classes
(Open Air hosted the Coalition’s first “Basic
Bike Maintenance” class in March 2006)
and identifying more ways he and his shop
can be more active with Santa Barbara’s bicycling community.
Quick Release • May 2006 • Page 3
Team Bike Challenge The Bicycle Coalition &
Last year, Traffic
Traffic Engineering
Solutions ran their
Team Bike Challenge for the first
time, not knowing
what to expect.
What they got was
beyond their wildest dreams, over
100 teams contendArt by Dave Bramsen.
ing for prizes and
glory. Nearly 7,000 bike trips were made
during June.
The Team Bike Challenge runs for the
entire month of June, 2006. To participate,
form a team of five, then track the days
you make utilitarian bike trips. As the team
enters trips on the Challenge web site, you
and your teammates can win T-shirts,
movie tickets, iTunes music, and bike shop
gift certificates. All ages can participate.
The contest structure has changed from
last year, points for rides are calculated in
different, more balanced ways. Perhaps
your employer can sponsor a team, or enrich the pot of your team rewards. You can
find all about the Challenge online at
www.trafficsolutions.info, or by phoning Erika
Lindemann at 961-8919
by Wilson Hubbell
The County Public Works Department’s
Transportation Division is regularly confronted with decisions like when and where
to develop bike lanes, install stop signs, establish No Parking zones, raise or lower
speed limits and install traffic signals in the
unincorporated areas of the County. The
Board of Supervisors is ultimately responsible for making these decisions, after receiving input and recommendations from
County Public Works staff and the membership of a group called the Traffic Engineering Committee—more commonly known as
the TEC.
The TEC is comprised of representatives
from the Bicycle Coalition, California Highway Patrol, SB County Sheriff, SB County
Fire Department, the Automobile Club of
Southern California, Caltrans, and similar
organizations. The recommendations sent
by the TEC to the Board of Supervisors, and
the Board’s subsequent action on those recommendations, can have a significant impact on bicyclists.
For example, the traffic signal at
Patterson Avenue and University Drive in
Goleta came into being primarily because of
recommendations from the TEC. Gary
Wissman was the Bicycle Coalition representative on the TEC at the time this signal
was being considered, and he did an excellent job of enlightening his fellow committee
members as to how a traffic signal at that
location would enable cyclists using the
North Goleta Bike Route to safely cross
Patterson Avenue at University Drive. Without such a strong voice on the TEC, cyclists
might still be waiting for a traffic signal at
that intersection.
I am the new Bicycle Coalition representative on the Transportation Engineering
Committee. Hopefully, my knowledge of
County government and transportation systems will enable me to serve the Coalition’s
interests as well as Gary did.
Er...what’s that?
Bike to avoid dementia later in life. That’s
the results of an analysis of 1740 people
aged 65 or older. The Seattle study determined that those who exercised three or
more times a week had a 32% reduction in
their risk of developing dementia later in
life. So don’t slow down your bike trips as
you get older, keep them up and you’ll have
a richer life as time moves on.
Quick Release • May 2006 • Page 4
SB City approves
traffic calming
“I love these roundabouts,” exclaimed the
motorcyclist as he climbed up Olive Street past
the prototype calming structure.
On April 11th, Santa Barbara’s City Council listened to staff recommendations and
public comments on proposed traffic calming devices in the Saint Francis neighborhood, then acted to finalize implementation of the measures.
At issue was the city’s first neighborhood traffic management program that resulted from concerns identified by
residents in the quiet neighborhood.
Bicycle Coalition president Ralph Fertig
spoke in favor of the plan because slower
motorists means more time to react to situations, resulting in less likely and less serious collisions when they do occur. He
noted that Seattle is four years behind demand for installing roundabouts in residential areas because people see how
effective they are in reclaiming their
neighborhoods from speeding motorists.
A city police officer cited recent California Office of Traffic Safety statistics reporting that, out of 97 cities of Santa Barbara’s
size, we are the 2nd highest in motoristpedestrian collisions, and 4th highest in
motorist-bicyclist collisions.
A few public members complained that
the temporary installations were ugly and
slowed traffic. A representative from the
city’s fire department, however, testified
that they spent two days driving their
trucks through test configurations, and selecting designs that do not reduce their effective emergency response time.
The Council members recognized the
speeding problem in this residential area.
They stressed safety, especially child
safety. Suggestions were to make crosswalks more visible, increase red curb areas
near intersections, have final designs subject to aesthetic review, and monitor the
results. The motion to proceed was passed
unanimously by the Council.
April Coalition meeting topics
Our April 4th monthly Bicycle Coalition evening meeting attracted 15 people. We discussed these topics:
• Members volunteered to help serve dinner and raise money for
the Coalition at the Firestone mountain bike weekend. This was
in response to event manager Mike Hecker’s generous offer.
• We were updated on the renewal of Measure D in view of our
membership in the Coalition for a Fair Measure D and the
upcoming 5-hour SBCAG workshop on April 5th. What happens
at the workshop will be crucial. The Bicycle Coalition sent a
letter to SBCAG board members, including a petition with 415
signatures from residents saying they wanted bicycle funding.
• We will for our 15th year have a booth at Santa Barbara’s Earth
Day, including bike check-ups, bike parking, and general
information. A sign-up sheet for booth help was passed around.
• Cyclists were advised to avoid riding on northbound Highway
101 at Ortega Hill from Summerland because the shoulder is
blocked by concrete barricades to allow construction of the new
auxilliary lane and bike path.
• Wilson Hubbell will replace Gary Wissman as our representative
on the County’s Traffic Engineering Committee.
• Erika Lindemann reported that 10 people participated in a bike
maintenance workshop held at Open Air Bicycles in Santa
Barbara.
• Ralph Fertig told everybody about a meeting on May 10th on
Goleta’s proposed Transportation Element of their General Plan.
• Bike Week events were discussed, locations for new ones were
considered.
• Erika described Traffic Solutions’ Team Bike Challenge that will
take place during June. They have altered the structure and
rewards for 2006. Their web site has all the information.
We thank our active members
Please thank and support the following Bicycle Coalition business
members:
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Big Gear Bike Gear, Santa Barbara
Café de Velo, Santa Barbara
Jeffrey Stoutenborough, Architect, Santa Barbara
King Cycle Group, Portland, Oregon
Nett & Champion Insurance Services, Santa Barbara
Open Air Bicycles, Santa Barbara
Pedal Power Bicycles, Santa Maria
Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company, Santa Barbara
We welcome our newest Bicycle Coalition member Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle Company. We additionally thank those
who renewed their memberships: Andy Cranmer, Thomas
Matthias, Amy Bowen, Jamie Goldstein, David Lawson, Bob
Swinney, Don Irby, Matt Richards, Alex & June Pujo, Nicola
Gordon, Rafael Orozco, Eva Inbar, Erika Lindemann, Burt
Romotsky, Caroline Tesiorowski, Greg Janee, and David,
Karen & Zachary Wheeler.
Meeting fosters trail cooperation
On April 6th, three
agencies held a
joint public workshop to consider
Front Country trail
access. The Forest
Service, Santa Barbara City Parks and
Recreation Commission, and Santa
Barbara County
Parks Commission
met to listen to a
proposal for trail
Two hikers take off on Cold Springs Trail in
Montecito on a beautiful mid-April day.
management from
the Front Country
Trails Working Group (FCTWG), and from 40 public speakers.
The purpose of the joint meeting was to listen and gather information on public use of eight trails between Jesusita on the
west and Romero Canyon on the east.
The room was packed with standing-room only people who respected one anothers’ views. Three of the four FCTWG proposals
met with approval: formation of an umbrella trails group, installation of informative trailhead signs, and the expansion of a trail
education and hosting program. There was strong rejection of the
fourth proposal—an even-odd day program that would prohibit
mountain bikers from trails every other day. The idea was that
bikers would share trails with hikers and equestrians one day,
then be excluded the next. The Commissioners concurred that it
was an unworkable recommendation.
Bicycle Coalition members John Berberet, Jamie Goldstein,
and Chris Orr spoke in favor of continued access by bikers. The
current usage of 8000 trails people each year is reportedly increasing, resulting in pressure on our trail system. The Montecito
Trails Foundation’s John Venable said simply, “we need more
trails.” However, money for both trail maintenance and new trails
is scarce. Among all the public speakers, 23 favored biking, 12
hiking, and 5 horse riding.
Everybody agreed that trail safety, maintenance, and education are primary objectives. The meeting ended with Commissioners calling for the creation of a new cooperative working group
that will consist of the Forest Service, City and County representatives, plus members of yet-undetermined stakeholder groups.
The County staff are working on creating a formal group that will
gather data on trail use and craft management plans. Don’t hold
your breath, this will take a long time.
Truck driver charged
The driver of an asphalt truck, Marcos Angel Almaguer, was
charged on April 13th with misdemeanor manslaughter in the
death of UCSB student and triathlete Kendra Payne. The fatality
occurred on a training ride on Gibraltar Road on January 11th.
Quick Release • May 2006 • Page 5
Discounts to
members
“If you bicycle, you should join the Bicycle Coalition”
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Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition Regional bicycle clubs & groups Road repair contacts
President, Ralph Fertig, 962-1479
sb-ralph@cox.net
Vice President, Wilson Hubbell, 6831240, wilsonhubbell@aol.com
Secretary, Drew Hunter, 896-2119
watair1@earthlink.net
Treasurer, position open
Director, Judy Keim, 687-2912
jkpedpad@aol.com
Director, Don Lubach, 964-7798
dlubach@mac.com
Director, Jim Marshall, 962-3531
Jim2Mars@aol.com
Director, Mark McClure, 967-5031
mcclure606@yahoo.com
Director, Nancy Mulholland, 563-9073
nmulhol04@yahoo.com
Advisor, Dru van Hengel, 564-5544
dvanhengel@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Advisor, Erika Lindemann, 961-8919
elindemann@sbcag.org
Advisor, Matt Dobberteen, 568-3000
matt@cosbpw.net
Caltrans
Bicycle Touring Club of Solvang
Pat Mickelson, 968-5779
pat_mickelson@dot.ca.gov
Dan Henry, 688-3330
Echelon Santa Barbara
Carpinteria
Mark Purcell
markpurcell@cox.net
Dale Lipp, 684-5405 x402
dalel@ci.carpinteria.ca.us
Goleta Valley Cycling Club
Doris Phinney, 968-3143
Goleta
Steve Wagner, 961-7511
swagner@cityofgoleta.org
Cyclebug@aol.com
Lompoc Valley Bicycle Club
Gene Pritchett, 733-2707
Lompoc
Dr.Gene@gte.net
SB Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers
Chris Orr, 964-0362
mtbchriso@yahoo.com
Santa Barbara County
Dave Court
david_court@earthlink.net
Matt Dobberteen, 568-3576
matt@cosbpw.net
Santa Barbara BMX
Dale Bowers, res0d201@verizon.net
SMtailwinds@verizon.net
UCSB Cycling Club
Matthew Post , 818-642-3553
plushk2@yahoo.com
Santa Barbara City
Dru van Hengel, 564-5544
dvanhengel@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
Santa Barbara Bicycle Club
Tailwinds Bicycle Club
David Cantero, 937-4097
Larry Bean, 736-1261
l_bean@ci.lompoc.ca.us
Santa Maria
Rick Sweet, 925-0951 x227
rsweet@ci.santa-maria.ca.us
Solvang
Brad Vigro, 688-5575
bradv@cityofsolvang.com
UCSB
Dennis Whelan, 893-7009
Dennis.Whelan@bap.ucsb.edu
Members of the Santa Barbara
Bicycle Coalition get discounts at
local shops. It’s another reason
to join our group. To get your
discount, take your copy of
Quick Release to the shop &
show them your address label
that says “MEMBER” on it. Or cut
out the label box and take it.
Discount details are posted on
our web site at www.sbbike.org/
SBBC/who.html. Please patronize
the following shops:
Bicycle Bob’s
250 Storke Road #A, Goleta
15 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara
Bicycle Connection
223 W. Ocean Avenue, Lompoc
Big Gear Bike Gear
324 State Street #A, Santa Barbara
Commuter Bicycles, 569-5381
Hazard’s Cyclesport
110 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
Mad Mike's Bikes
1110 E. Clark Avenue #G, Santa Maria
Open Air Bicycles
224 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara
Pedal Power Bicycles
1740 Broadway, Santa Maria
Santa Barbara Electric Bicycle
630 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara
VeloPro Cyclery
633 State Street, Santa Barbara
5887 Hollister Avenue, Goleta
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
NONPROFIT
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SANTA BARBARA,
CA
PERMIT NO. 647
P.O. Box 92047
Santa Barbara, CA 93190-2047
MEMBERSHIP IS VALID IF LABEL BELOW SAYS “MEMBER”
Is an address label missing?
Put your name here by joining the
Bicycle Coalition and have Quick Release
delivered directly to you!