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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

Online email list We sponsor an online email forum where you can post and read messages that pertain to regional bicycling issues. It’s easy and free. To subscribe to our general forum, just send an email message to: sbbike-subscribe@lists.riseup.net

Leave the subject line and body of the message blank.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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: • • • • • • • •

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.

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Discounts to members

“If you bicycle, you should join the Bicycle Coalition”

Application for Membership Yes! I want to help make bicycling better for all of us in Santa Barbara County. ❏ Individual, 1 year $25 ❏ Individual, 2 years $45 ❏ Business, 1 year $100

❏ Student/Senior, 1 year $12 ❏ Student/Senior, 2 years $22 ❏ Lifetime $1000

❏ Household, 1 year $40 ❏ Household, 2 years $75 ❏ Other $_____

name _________________________________________________________________________________ address ________________________________________________________________________________ city, state, zip ___________________________________________________________________________ phone ___________________________________ email ________________________________________ ❏ New membership ❏ Renewal membership Make check out to Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition.

Mail to Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition, PO Box 92047, Santa Barbara, CA 93190-2047. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

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

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