Calendar for July 2010
"The Knickerbikers of San Diego County
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"Great riders don’t make the Tour. The tour makes
great riders.“ ~ Ralph Hurne – The Yellow Jersey
SAT JUL 03 9:00 AM 50 MILES ***
LAS PULGAS TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
Las Pulgas parking lot
TUE JUL 06 6:30 PM 0 MILES ****
KNICKERBIKER KNIGHTRIDERS
Hong Kong Chef Chinese Restaurant
3310 Governor Drive
University City Shopping Center
(858 457 3533)
SAT JUL 10 9:00 AM ***
PICK A SIZE RIDE AROUND THE BIG BAY
48 MILES Madison Square Shopping Center
35 MILES Old Town Trolley Stop (Taylor & Pacific Highway)
25 MILES County Administration Building
SUN JUL 11 9:00 AM 32 MILES ***
SAN LUIS REY and SLEEPING INDIAN
Oceanside Harbor Parking Lot
SAT JUL 17 9:30 AM 25 MILES ***
ROBB FIELD TO LA JOLLA
Robb Athletic Field
2525 Bacon Street
Ocean Beach
SUN JUL 18 9:00 AM 27 MILES ***
BOAT HOUSE FOR BRUNCH
Mission Bay Visitor’s Center
North parking lot
E. Mission Bay Drive & Clairemont Drive
Mission Bay
TUE JUL 20 6:30 PM 0 MILES ****
KNICKERBIKER KNIGHTRIDERS
Malayan Cuisine
7918 El Cajon Blvd in La Mesa
intersection of Baltimore and El Cajon Blvd.
SAT JUL 24 9:15 AM 25-30 MILES ***
Hot Summer – Cool Coastal Bike Rally
SUN JUL 25 9:00 AM ±25 MILES ***
OUT AND ABOUT!
Costa Verde Shopping Center
La Jolla Village Drive and Genesee
La Jolla Strip Club Parking Lot, University City
(formerly Trophy’s)
TUE JUL 27 6:00 PM ****
KNICKERBIKER KNIGHTRIDERS
Balboa Park
Spreckels Organ Pavilion
SAT JUL 31 9:00 AM 27 MILES ***
CORONADO CYCLING HERSTORY CRUISE
Old Town Transit Center Park & Ride
SUN AUG 01 9:00 AM 25 MILES ***
LA JOLLA HILL and FARMER’S MARKET
Mission Bay Boat Ramp Parking Lot just east of Sea World
Coming Events:
SAT AUG 21
MIDNIGHT MADNESS RIDES AGAIN!
This year’s fun night of cycling and crazy costumes
will be on Saturday, August 21, 2010. Riders can join the
madness for $30 pre-registration or $35 night of the event.
Register online at www.active.com or visit www.sandiegomidnightmadness.org
for more information.
NEW THIS YEAR: One of a kind Midnight Madness Jerseys will
be available! Jerseys can be purchased when registering for
the ride on active.com; $66 + Active fee (6.75%).
SUN AUG 29 25 MILES
BIKE THE BAY
SUN OCT 10 through FRI OCT 15 variable MILES
PASO ROBLES, CA
SUN NOV 14 through SAT NOV 20 ~200 MILES
REPRISE THE TUCSON TURNABOUT
Tucson, Arizona
U.S. Bicycle Route System: Build it. Bike it. Be a part of
it!
Donate $10 today to support the creation of a national network
of bicycle routes: the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS),
a visionary project that will be similar to the national and
international systems blossoming across the globe, such as
Euro Vélo. The routes will connect cyclists across
the U.S. with cities, transportation hubs, scenic and historic
destinations through existing (and new) infrastructure; routes
will be numbered and officially recognized by state and federal
government agencies. Your donation is tax deductible.
Learn more about the U.S. Bicycle Route System and donate
$10 today on its Change.org page (no login required): http://www.adventurecycling.org/usbrsdonate
You can also donate to the campaign through Facebook’s
Causes application: http://www.causes.com/causes/419721
Want to help spread the word about this campaign? Learn how:
http://www.adventurecycling.org/beapartofit
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BICYCLING SAFETY AND COURTESY!
- Ride single file (in most cases). If you are going to ride
two- abreast, do so in an area that can be done safely and
without compromising other cyclists or other drivers. NEVER
EVER ride more than two abreast. We all hate road-hogs when
we are driving our cars, and there is simply no reason to
have to take up whole non-bike lanes when riding in a peloton
on city streets. Everyone has a right to the road, cars and
cyclist alike. Let's not incite road rage.
- Come to a stop when the sign or light says STOP. No short-cut
"fake" U-turns to avoid a light. Stop.
- When passing other cyclists, call out "on your left"
when at an appropriate distance from other riders. Give them
a chance to yield the road. They will comply. Just let them
know that you are there.
- Never, ever, pass a cyclist on the right side. Never. Ever.
- If you are out for a training ride and need to ride at
high speeds, the place NOT to do this is on shared bikeways
that include roller skaters, dog walkers, and other, rookie,
cyclists. We all need to get in good workouts from time to
time. Choose your routes carefully.
- Wearing a Spandex club jersey does not give you the right
to blow people off the road or abruptly cutting in front of
a passed cyclist. Never. Ever.
- Look up from the road immediately in front of you from
time to time. You'd be surprised at how much fun you will
get if you are not grimacing all the time with your sole intent
on speed competitions (either alone or in a peloton). You'll
live longer and might afford a less experienced cyclists to
enjoy their ride, too.
- Get in the habit of acknowledging other cyclists that are
SHARING the road with you. If they say hello, say hello back!
They might not have the fanciest, lightest, bikes or that
really cool Spandex outfit, but they are your cycling brothers
and sisters. Say hello - FIRST.
- If you don't like the way someone is riding near you, tell
them IN A NICE WAY HOW THEY CAN IMPROVE. No barking. Never.
Ever. A little education, delivered in a calm voice, goes
a long way. The rookies are usually terrified being out in
traffic. If you share with them the right way to ride, they
will likely share this with someone else and look up to their
more senior cyclists for offering good advice instead of disdaining
their behavior. Sort of a Golden Rule thing, you know?
- SHARE the road, courteously, safely. Is it really that
hard?
Steve Gebler
bentrider@stevegebler.com
Steve teaches adult cycling classes and makes every effort
to teach the right way to cycle (courteously and safely).
While on some of the "joy rides" with his classes,
he’s observed (and been the recipient of) some simply
appalling behavior. If you'd like to chat about this, give
Steve a shout at 760 487 8723.
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Reminder:
Since there seems to be some interest in another Knickerbiker
club jersey order (even though we have almost 50 cyclists
wearing it now!). If we can reach the minimum order (15) in
the next month we can have them that much sooner, so order
now! The total cost is $91 and a $45 deposit gets your name
on the list. Send the money to 8590 Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla,
CA 92037. The check won't be cashed until the order is placed.
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Got some friends you’d like to see on a bike ride? The
Knickerbikers will be pleased to send a complimentary Bull-A-Ton
if you provide the pertinent info’ below:
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Please send this form to: Knickerbikers of San Diego County
8590 Cliffridge Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
PHILOSOPHY. Our club, the Knickerbikers of San Diego County,
was established on Friday, JUN 31, 1974. Forty-three charter
members subscribed to the idea that a regular program of bicycle
touring experiences could be offered without involving institutional
encumbrances. In effect, our club was purposefully not organized.
There are neither rules nor regulations, no club officers
- aside from our tongue-in-cheek representative office of
Knickercommander (the club servant) - and no business quorum.
Everyone is still responsible for himself or herself. It was
and still is a simple idea, which is to go ride our bikes!
Two founding principles guide our group
behavior: it’s nice to be noticed, and it’s fun
to be a kid again.
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Please make check payable to Knickerbikers and mail to 8590
Cliffridge Ave., La Jolla, CA 92037
Name(s)
Street
City
State Zip
E-mail address____________________________
Phone _________________________________
Check: ___ 1-year e-mail subscription $10.00
All subscriptions include membership in the San Diego County
Bicycle Coalition.
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