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NEWS

RIDES

Nutrition for the Ride

Budwiser Sequoia Cycling Classic

From the Editor

Tuttle Creek Road Race

New and Noteworthy Book Review: Fast after 50 And the Word is Diversity

EVENTS

Team Carter

Competitive Events

Bike Fit Clinic

Road Events

The SoCal “Winter”

Mountian Bike Events

Marketplace

CLUBS Clubs to Ride With

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From The Editor

vivendum est equitare Publisher Christopher Reynolds Fellow bicyclists, Managing Editor Victor Prestinary Associate Editor Kelley O’Toole Marketing Manager Michael Eberhardt Founder Will Decker Interns Danielle Dagampat, Penny Damgaard, Juan Carlos Gomez, Tony Loftus, Danny Nguyen Contributors Krystof Andres, Jerry Carter, Steve Herrera, Janet Nichols Lynch, Justin Macias, Ken Snowden, Brianne Varela

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Bicycling can be a dangerous sport that can lead to serious injury or death. Obey all traffic laws, ride responsibly and wear a helmet.

I am excited. When we took over Southern California Bicyclist, I had no idea coming into this publication of the experiences I would have reaching out to the cycling community.

The moving stories I have heard the last four months have left me both inspired and optimistic. What I find most incredible about bicyclists is their ability to press on. Not only does this happen on the bike while hitting that breaking point, but also off the bike – fighting unsatisfactory safety laws, personal loss, and debilitating injury. Indeed, just like the very best rides, they do not do it alone. The sense of community in the form of clubs, local bike shops, and events in Southern California is staggering.

From the classic, single and double centuries, to the challenging Gran Fondos, to the charity fundraisers, bicyclists continually seek out ways to enrich themselves and the lives around them. We are proud to share some of these exciting events with you in this issue.

This spring, Southern California will host many events that highlight the fighting spirit in the cycling community. The American Diabetes’s Association is bringing two rides to SoCal this April with their Tour de Cure series. With events in nearly every US state, the ADA has done a remarkable job of bringing the power of cycling to support diabetes research.

Going on their 17th year, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation promises an unforgettable weekend at their Reaching for the Cure event at Irvine Valley College. Cyclists and runners alike should be sure to pay them a visit in late March and help support pediatric cancer research.

The Alpine Challenge is another local favorite and long time supporter of SCB. Take this beautiful scenic ride while supporting the Alpine Challenge Scholarship Fund and the Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego.

The Tour de OC is in full force this year, and proceeds go directly to the Royal Family Kids’ Camp – which is a unique mentoring program for abused and neglected children.

Another SoCal classic, the City of Angels Fun Ride has supported the UCLA Hospital’s Blood & Platelet Donor Center for over 10 years and promises nothing less this April.

These events are made possible only by the hard work of a determined group of organizers and volunteers, who without a doubt deserve your support and bicyclist determination. For more information and to connect with the community, visit www.scbicyclist.com/currentissue As our team grows, we look ever forward to new opportunities of bringing adventure, community, and advocacy to Southern California.

Ride safe, Victor Prestinary

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The motorist accused of striking and killing bicyclist John Colvin, 55 of Laguna Beach, was formally charged with one felony count of hit-andrun with injury and one misdemeanor count of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence.

Dylan Thomas Randluby, 20 of Laguna Beach, faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison.

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Los Angeles, which saw 144 injuries and 27 deaths due to hit-and-run collisions with automobiles in 2014, will be implementing an alert system that will leverage social media to enlist the help of the public to identify drivers who flee the scene of an accident. The LAPD will use Twitter and Facebook to post descriptions of wanted hitand-run vehicles. “These are not accidents — these are crimes,” said Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander, who co-authored the motion that will reward those who respond to the social media descriptions. Added Councilman Joe Buscaino, “We need to change the culture of driving away when you strike a human being with your car,” Councilman Joe Buscaino said. “Pull to the side of the road, exchange information, and do what is right.”

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In early February, BMC professional bicyclist, Rohan Dennis of Australia broke the World Hour record with a total distance of 52.491 km. breaking the previously held record by 9/10’s of a kilometer. The competition for covering the most distance on a bicycle in an hour has gone through many rule changes and is currently seeing an increase in bicyclists making attempts as the rules have become more accepting of nontraditional styles of bikes.

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By now, professional bicycling fans have heard that Chris Horner is no longer riding for Lampre, the Italian team. What hasn’t been heard was the reason he was given the boot. The general manager of the team, Brent Copeland told VeloNews “The main reason came down to his age” speaking of the 43 year old Horner who spent the majority of 2014 on the bench healing from a horrific auto accident that happened during practice in Italy. Horner was picked up by Continental Airgas for the 2015 season. We recommend he pick up a copy of Joel Friels book (reviewed in this issue) and show those Italians what they’re missing.

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And the Word is DIVERSITY Written by: Steve Herrera

With the 2015 Mountain Bike Race season upon us, it’s apparent that this year will mark a season of multiple disciplines and events in mountain bike racing.

Of course, the usual suspects of XC, DH, and SD will be prevalent. Enduro is staking its claim, and promoters in Southern California are positioning to offer various events at different venues in the hopes of capitalizing on this somewhat new format.

Endurance Racing is also on the rise, and several venues and promoters are focused on that as well. In addition, Grand Fondo Mountain Bike is growing, and the

Book Review

Fast After

50

Written by: Kelley O’Toole

In Fast After 50: How to Race Strong for the Rest of Your Life by Joe Friel, Friel debunks the myth that as you age, endurance sports and athletics are off limits. We follow Friel through his own professional and personal narrative including current peer-reviewed scientific articles, personal anecdotes, and evidence of records set by athletes who are well into an age previously overlooked by the athletic community.

The book is organized into two parts that make it accessible to a wide audience looking for a coherent understanding of human fitness. In Part I, we get a glimpse into the science behind aging and what to expect will happen to our bodies in

Gravel Grinding segment is increasing in popularity for the endurance segment of our sport.

The trends in the thin tire dirt segment seem to be longer distance, varied terrain, lots of elevation gain, and less technical, but make no mistake; these riders have got the goods when it comes to strength, bike handling skills, and heart.

January came quick and Southridge USA in Fontana immediately starts things off with their annual Winter Series of XC, DH, and Super D, as well as a kid’s race.

Next to start will be the US Cup series,

years to come. He breaks down the health and fitness needs of an endurance cyclist with ease and understanding. He also identifies what is commonly perceived as problematic for the “over-the-hill athlete” [Ed. His words, not ours.]

As we move into Part II, Friel presents solutions to these aging problems.

He shows how one can modify their

and Bonelli Park will host two US Cup events in 2015. The possibility of some new promoters throwing their hat in the ring, as well as Rim Nordic, Idywilld Spring Challenge, and Over the Hump, should make for a jam packed year of racing on dirt.

2015 is shaping up to be a strong year for Mountain Bike Racing, and the schedule is filled with all sorts of events that will certainly appeal to just about whatever your racing taste demands. So shake off that winter dull drum, lube up the chain, and get your butt on your bike.

load of 68 common foods, as well as a complete diet plan.

Joe Friel’s years of coaching professional and amateur athletes as well as his extensive knowledge of exercise science really shines through in this groundbreaking book. Like cycling, this book has no age limit. SC Bicyclist has proof of that by our founder, Will Decker.

“The book is organized into two parts that make it accessible to a wide audience looking for a coherent understanding of human fitness.” training by using focused charts and demonstrating mathematical equations that you can use to customize your routine. Within this second part, he also emphasizes the importance of diet and nutrition; chapter 8 is completely dedicated to “Body Fat”. In “Body Fat” he narrates his own struggle with body composition as he has aged, and provides a comprehensive chart of the glycemic - 7 -

Decker started SC Bicyclist twenty years ago at the age of 60 and retired just last year at 80 years young. Throughout this journey and up until now, Decker continues to cycle and maintain great health. Whether you’re an experienced rider in your fifties, or you’re in your twenties wondering what to expect as you age, this book is for all.

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NUTRITION FOR THE RIDE Thoughtful Nutrition.

Any cyclist knows how important it is to provide your body with adequate fuel to compensate for the hundreds of calories burned during an intense ride. We should also be aware of how to replenish our bodies after a ride to make up for lost calories. Before we cycle, after we cycle, and while we cycle, it is important to know what to eat to get the results we want. Fortunately, the web and library is plentiful with information on the topic. You are a Google search away from finding an entire meal plan detailing the exact time and ingredients sufficient for your long ride. In addition to fueling our body for maximum energy, it is also important to make sure we are consuming foods that don’t cause indigestion or any stomach issues mid-way through the ride (we don’t want to loose any time in that race!).

We must keep it simple.

This means to lay off the creamy pasta, minimize your fiber intake, get your fuel from complex carbohydrates, and drink lots of water. My suggestion is to eat the majority of your carbohydrates before and during your ride, and to ingest the majority of your protein intake after your ride – to fully recover your aching muscles. At SC Bicyclist, we’ve had plenty of opportunities to experiment with our meals in anticipation for a race (or just a long ride), and we’ve found that the easiest, fastest, and most fun method to get the nutrition we need is through way of blender. That’s right folks, smoothies! I’m not talking about Jamba Juice or Juice it Up smoothies, I’m talking about freshly-made, and crafted-to-your-liking smoothies.

The Home Made Effect.

By making our smoothies at home, we can supplement or add ingredients based on our own dietary preferences or sensitivities. Using a blender also allows us to prep ahead for rides throughout the week. We have found that drinking our smoothies before and after a ride has greatly benefited our performance. For me personally, I am very sensitive to a number of foods, so relying on store bought meals or drinks can often be troubling during my ride; smoothies offer me the ability to control exactly what I am eating, while having a little fun with flavors. I’d like to provide our readers with a few recipes that I’ve relied on for quite some time, that have given me a great amount of energy and been great for recovery. Generally,

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I find it’s best to drink your smoothie 30-60 minutes before your ride. Often if you eat right before you get on the bike, your stomach hasn’t had time to settle or digest the food and that can make you feel nauseous.

Before A Ride.

I like to make sure to implement that complex carbohydrates rule by using ingredients like sweet potato, rice, or oatmeal.

You might take pause on my suggestion of adding a sweet potato in your smoothie, but I have a delicious recipe that will shatter all disillusions of neglecting this ingredient.

Add or subtract anything from these recipes to make them your own.

Another carb option for a pre ride shake is oatmeal. Generally, I like to use uncooked rolled oats in my smoothie because it adds a nice grainy texture. However, you can cook your oats before you blend and that will make the smoothie a bit thicker and smoother.

After The Ride.

I like to add protein powder to my smoothies. I usually use Organic Protein Powder, it’s a mixture of hemp and pea protein, which makes it really easy on the stomach. I use the non-flavor powder so that it doesn’t alter the taste of my smoothies, however I like to add a bit of cocoa powder to my recovery smoothies, so if you have a chocolate protein powder you can forgo the cocoa powder. I also suggest getting some form of healthy fats/ Omega 3s in your smoothie; omega 3’s reduce inflammation, assisting in the healing process.

Omega 3s can be found in coconut oil, walnuts, and flaxseeds.

We wanted to give our readers a sample of what we eat and what we think tastes good and does good for our bodies. Find what works for you and let us know. If you have your own smoothie recipes you want to tell us about, share them on our Facebook page.

Happy drinking!

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CARROT, SWEET POTATO, BANANA, RICE MILK SHAKE 1 baked Sweet Potato 2 baked Carrots 2 Bananas 2-3 cups of Rice Milk (coconut milk, almond milk, hemp milk, etc.) ¼ cup of yogurt (for added protein) Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel skin off carrots and sweet potatoes.

Bake sweet potatoes in oven for 30-40 minutes, and bake carrots for 15-20.

Let carrots and sweet potatoes cool for 5-10 minutes.

Blend and serve immediately.

ORANGE DREAM RECOVERY SMOOTHIE 1 cup chopped frozen mango and peaches 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 scoop of protein powder ½ cup of milk base ½ cup of 100% orange juice (no added sugar) 1 teaspoon of cinnamon Blend and enjoy.

BANANA, DATE, OATMEAL SHAKE 1 cup of coconut milk or yogurt ½ cup of oatmeal ¼ of a medium banana 3-4 pitted dates 3-4 ice cubes 1 tbsp of almond butter

CHOCOLATE BANANA SMOOTHIE 1-2 scoops of protein powder 1 medium banana 1 tbsp of coconut oil 1 pitted date 1 cup of yogurt or coconut milk 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder Blend and enjoy.

SWEET POTATO SMOOTHIE 1 cup of Unsweetened Coconut Milk (So Delicious brand is great) 1 ½ cups of cooked and mashed sweet potato (skin off) 1 medium banana (frozen works best) 1 teaspoon of natural vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon of ginger ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon ½ cup of ice cubes For sweetener you have many options here, pick which works best for you if you enjoy a bit more sweetness: A couple drops of Stevia (flavor on your preference) 3 tablespoons of maple syrup/agave syrup ½ teaspoon of Xylitol Peel sweet potatoes and preheat oven to 400 F. Cook potatoes for about 45 mins, or until soft.

Once potatoes have cooled, add all ingredients in blender and blend for 30-60 seconds.

Blend and enjoy.

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BUDWEISER SEQUOIA CYCLING CLASSIC By: Janet Nichols Lynch

The Budweiser Sequoia Cycling Classic is whirling into Visalia on Sunday, April 26, 2015. The event will consist of ten USA Cycling-sanctioned criteriums, with a purse of $15,000, including $4,000 each for the Pro/1/2 men and women events.

The races will range in time between 30 and 75 minutes. The fast and flat L-shaped course is located in beautiful downtown Visalia, featuring the restored Fox Theater and clock tower, City Hall, sidewalk cafes, formal restaurants, and shops. Visalia is a cycling-oriented town filled with fans. Fifteen thousand spectators are expected to cheer on the Budweiser Sequoia Cycling Classic riders.

“This race is about bringing an amazing event back for the Visalia community. Goals include energizing youth, and to bring positive exposure to our sport,” said race

THE SO-CAL “WINTER”

By: Writers Name

As quickly as it came the brisk mornings will soon fade into temperate Spring. For us Californians it means that many of us may have already started to wake our legs from the slumber of “offseason”. Which in comparison to most of the country is lacking certain items such as spiked tires and indoor SCBICYCLIST.COM

director Eric Henson.

The events of the day are designed for fun for the whole family. Besides the criteriums, there will be a beer garden and a Kids Carnival sponsored by organizations including the Jeff Barnes Brain Injury Foundation. Visalia is known as the Gateway to Sequoia National Park, and its outlying regions offer many challenging rides for the recreational cyclists. It is convenient to reach for both Southern and Northern Californians, centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley between Fresno and Bakersfield. The Budweiser Sequoia Cycling Classic promises to also attract out-of-state cyclists. As many as 400 racers, ranging from juniors to masters. All race categories from professional through CAT5 are expected to compete.

The Sequoia Cycling Classic has a long

rollers. However, there were a few mornings this past winter which brought these sorts of conditions to our doorstep. It was definitely a nice change of pace to see our San Gabriel and Santa Ana Mountain ranges snowcapped if only for a short while. This made for some nice photo ops and flocking to our local mountains in search for Alp-like conditions so we could try to imagine what it would be like to ride alongside the peloton.

For some, the winter season was merely a period of honing skills and maintaining fitness that would be carried into the next year. For others, it is a time to keep on pace with the daily routine, de-stress, and get out from the stuffed up indoors. Although for any category the days pretty much start off the same. Dark and still before daybreak with plenty of layers that could easily be peeled off as the sun came up over the horizon. Evenly - 10 -

history, beginning in 1987. “I witnessed the 1991 criterium,” said race promoter Shaun Bagley. “I had been doing some cycling, but I had never seen a race before. It was so exciting it made me want to race.” Bagley has competed for many years, and he is the 2011 and 2013 Masters State Criterium Champion.

In past years the Sequoia Cycling Classic featured other stages, including a time trial and a challenging road race on nearby Rocky Hill, although the event has been on a sixyear hiatus. In 2009 and 2010, Visalia cycling enthusiasts put their energy into hosting a stage of the Amgen Tour of California rather than the Sequoia Classic. “Its return is long overdue,” said Henson. “The focus this year is on the criterium,” added Bagley, “but we’re hoping to build on that, including more stages in succeeding years.”

The 2015 Budweiser Sequoia Cycling Classic promises to be a fun-filled day for racers and fans of all ages. For more information.

metered efforts with every mile counting towards an aerobic base. All of this work obviously topped off with a quick stop at the local coffee shop before heading out to the rest of the day.

It’s strange how the chilled morning air can make you more motivated to get a ride in provided you are kitted up properly.

Heck, Iove seeing an older gentleman riding an italian steel frame nearly every time I ride through the local canyon regardless of weather or temperature. I can only hope that I’ll have the fitness and stamina to do that when I am his age. So as Springtime pushes the eager sun up earlier and earlier each morning. As each mile is logged and every foot of elevation is gained keep in mind the long season ahead.

Photograph by Brianne Varela

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the finish line to welcome my 200 friends and me home. During this life-changing ride, I met lifelong friends and fellow warriors. I learned that every cyclist has a different story and reason for riding, and that we all came with the same goal of making a difference. I knew when we crossed the finish line in Santa Monica that I’d be back, that I was hooked, and that if I wanted to make a difference, I had to get ready to be in this for the long haul. At the end of the 2014 California Coast Classic, the cyclists, volunteers, and countless supporters had raised over 1.2 million dollars for The Arthritis Foundation to fund research for better treatments and to help find a cure.

Afterthoughts

RIDE FOR A CURE TEAM CARTER

Last September 13th, 200 of my closest friends and I began a 525-mile bike ride down the California Coast – taking part in the Arthritis Foundation’s California Coast Classic Bike Tour.

Our adventure took us down Highway 1 starting in San Francisco and ending in Santa Monica for a total of eight days. The coastal ride would be my reward for three months of training and fundraising in honor of my four-year-old grandson, Carter, who had been diagnosed in early 2014 with juvenile arthritis. During those three months, I received a crash course on the disease. In short, I discovered that there are 300,000 children in the US living with juvenile arthritis, and the Arthritis Foundation is leading the way in helping.

Carter’s story When Carter was diagnosed, his pain was so severe he could barely move or be touched.

Throughout the year, Carter tried a number of medications and went through numerous treatments, but we were saddened to see that these potential solutions were ineffective in giving my Grandson a relief from the daily pain. This seems to be the norm when it comes to juvenile arthritis, unfortunately not SCBICYCLIST.COM

By: Jerry Davis

all treatments work for every child. Seeing Carter in such pain broke my heart, and I knew I had to do something to help. When my daughter, Tarin, presented the Arthritis Foundation’s bike tour to me, it was a perfect fit; I was suddenly given this tremendous opportunity to get involved in the cause and show Carter that we are united in this battle.

Action plan I hadn’t been on my bike for two years since the passing of my son JT, and I was starting my training only 12 or 14 weeks prior to the start date – to say I was out of shape was an understatement. Eventually I had managed to train myself into “ok” shape during this short period of time, but I was determined not to let down all those people who had supported me with their donations, prayers, and encouragement. Most importantly, I had the added motivation of knowing that there was going to be a certain four-year-old boy with big blue eyes and an incredible smile waiting to welcome his Papa home at the finish line.

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Although I am grateful beyond words for the work done by this group of incredible people, I must confess that I wish I had never heard of the race, the foundation, or juvenile arthritis. Most of all, I wish Carter hadn’t either. I wish that my Grandson didn’t have to feel the pain and experience what the disease is doing to his body. However, we will join the fight and deal with what we’ve been dealt.

The Future Along with the help of some great team members, Carter and I have formed Team Carter. We aim to make a difference in the fight to find a cure for juvenile arthritis by committing to the 2015 California Coast Classic Bike Tour. We will train, fundraise and participate in that 525mile bike ride again. We will be at the starting line in San Francisco on Sept 26th, 2015 and finish eight days later in Santa Monica on October 3rd.

During those eight days there will be many friendships made, a lot of laughs, a lot of tears, and there will be some lives changed on that road to finding a cure. Team Carter is already working hard towards our goal of a team with 20 strong cyclists riding in honor of Carter and all 300,000 children in the US with juvenile arthritis. Our team riders, together with our San Francisco team co-captain Kyle Berg, are completely selfsupporting and geared up to raise awareness about the disease, and the donations will go directly to the Arthritis Foundation and all that it does.

Further information: • California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour 2015: www.ccc15.kintera.org • To register with Team Carter: www.ccc15. kintera.org/teamcarter • Facebook: www.facebook. com/525miles4carter • Email: 525m4Carter@gmail.comx

BIKE FIT CLINIC IMPORTANCE OF A PROFESSIONAL BIKE FIT By: Ken Snowden It is amazing how interrelated these elements are. For example, a national caliber bike racer may only need a 1-2% increase in power to reach his or her maximum potential.

The difference between winning and losing a race is often 1% or less. In order to develop that 1-2%, his pedal stroke has to be more efficient.

His position on the bike is critical to pedal efficiency and therefore power.

Every joint and function of the body is interrelated. If one function or position is compromised (out of place), that area will eventually affect all the others, similar to a weak link in a chain. So the primary focus of the professional bike fit is to achieve greater balance on the bike. The term “homeostasis” refers to the body’s natural inclination to balance all of its systems to create harmony in the body. Many times when the body is forced to function from a position that doesn’t allow it to achieve this balance, the rider can experience pain (and eventually injury) in several areas including the neck, back, shoulders, hips, and knees.

In my practice, I have seen many riders shrug off these symptoms in the early stages as just being out of shape or inflexible. They believe the answer is just more miles on the bike hoping the discomfort will fade. This is seldom the solution and usually causes much greater harm. Actually, no matter what kind of rider you are, recreational to professional, the less comfortable you are, the more energy drain and less recovery is taking place.

So, for we cyclists that are expecting a memorable and maximum experience, a professional fit may take us well onto the next level Some observations put the number or riders riding a bike that doesn’t fit them at 5060%. If they had had a professional fit before they purchased the bike, they would have had the correct coordinates and measurements to assure they have the right size bike.

Unfortunately, bike shops and sales people do not always have the knowledge or equipment to properly fit a rider. For example; two riders both 6 feet tall, one with an inseam of 88 centimeters and the other with an inseam of 83 centimeters, would actually be better

REASONS RIDERS SEEK A BIKE FIT

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Compete more successfully

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More power

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Staying power (endurance)

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Relieve pain

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More comfort

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Be more efficient

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Recover better

off with the same size bike after adjustments.

However, the common stand-over test would advocate they should purchase different sizes.

Getting a Professional Bike Fit can eliminate this costly mistake.

You can learn more about professional bike fitting from Ken Snowden at

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TUTTLE CREEK ROAD RACE

Interview by: Krystof Andres Photography by: Krystof Andres & Brianne Varela

Steve Sax is the creator and organizer of road and mixed terrain race and recreation bicycling events in California and Nevada. The Tuttle Creek Road Race (TTCR) is the first ride of this season in the series of rides he puts on through his organization, AntiGravity Cycling. You may not have heard of the TTCR, but you’ve probably heard of the Everest Challenge in September, a brutal, 2-day race with a nearly 30,000-ft. elevation gain and over 200 miles in the high altitude of the Eastern Sierras. There is also the WLODR (Worlds Longest One Day Race), a 300 mile, 30,000’ elevation gain race that has yet to have a finisher. We sat down with Steve and gained some insight behind him and his organization.

Why do you put these races on?

“Tom Reid, a former Cat 3 racer residing in Bishop, CA, decided 15 years ago to host a race in his hometown. He used the climbs that he regularly trained on and called them Everest Challenge. Tom eventually retired from organizing and racing in the event, and it was then that I realized if someone didn’t take over, the event was in danger of evaporating. I felt like I was at a fork in the road and decided to spring into action and continue this iconic event.”

Of all the places in California, why the Sierras?

“I didn’t want to put on more crit [criterium] races; there are plenty of those and I didn’t think I had anything special to offer. But the Sierras are amazing, and nobody puts on events there much even though there is some of the best riding in the world. Each climb has its own characteristics - and the scenery! I thought if the events were held there, people would come and change how they looked at their riding; they wouldn’t just be crit racers.

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they thought about when riding their bike.”

Which races do you organize?

2/7/2015: Tuttle Creek Road Race 3/7/2015: Nine Mile Canyon Omnium 4/18/2015: [Was going to be] Cajon Pass Circuit Race 5/23-24/2015: Death Valley Road Omnium 6/20-21/2015: WHODR: World’s Hardest One Day Race 7/18/2015: Sherman Pass Road Race 8/23-24/2015: Mt. Whitney Stage Race 9/27-28/2015: Everest Challenge Do you have a favorite climb in the Sierras?

“It would have to be Horseshoe Meadows.

The first half of the climb is very exposed: a 7% gradient with winds usually prevailing from the South, so that during first 2-mile switchback, the wind is right in your face.

It’s so hard and ridiculous. You can see so much of the road in front of you and know how much more there is to do, which somehow makes it very satisfying to beat that, and beat your own willingness to turn around.”

Why do you ride?

“Because it’s fun, because I can. I tell folks about some of the rides I do and they think its unreasonable. It doesn’t occur to a lot of people how much they can do if they really want to. You don’t have to be gifted to be a good cyclist, to have fun and do amazing things. I’m not a gifted cyclist at all, but with determination, practice, and willingness to challenge your limits, you discover a lot of them are self imposed and that translates into everything you do in your life. It’s such a simple tool, the bicycle. I’ve learned a lot from it.”

Do you have a favorite past or present racer?

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“Some of my favorite racers are the junior racers because they are so focused and dedicated and so adult in terms of how they take on racing. I’m always impressed by the junior racers…They are my favorite categorically, the junior racers, because they have everything in front of them. It’s pretty neat to see them do good things and see them do well and discover that they can do well.

And of course there is Shawn VanGassen, because he is a team criterium racer, but comes out to the mountains and does lots of races. Last year at Sherman Pass (which is 54 miles with a 9500-ft. elevation gain), he got up to mile 24 where there is a Kennedy Meadows general store. They have a hamburger grill. He wasn’t feeling so great, and wasn’t even racing anymore at that point, so he pulled over to have a bite to eat and feel better. Once he was done eating, he caught up to a lady that also wasn’t doing so well. She wanted to turn around, so he decided to stay with her and ride the rest of the 25 miles to the summit. When they both got to the summit she was ok, she was better. That’s the kind of people you meet at our events, that’s what keeps me doing it. It’s more then just bike racing.”

What is your ride of choice?

My favorite bike out of the many bikes in the spare bedroom would be a 1987 steel lugged Trek. One year, the organizer of the Furnace Creek 508 race made a vintage bike category. It had to have friction shifters, no aero bars, no toe clips. Not many people signed up for the category and I thought somebody should, so I did. It’s not a great racing bike, but its a terrific riding bike; it suits me.

Thanks Steve!

THE COURSE

The Tuttle Creek Road Race is a vigorous 12-mile loop around the foothills of the Eastern Sierras, with a 1000-ft climb through the famous Alabama Hills. It’s the site of countless dramatic Western chase scenes.

The main climb happens early in the loop: it’s 2.5 miles long, with total gains under 1000 ft. The loop is gently rolling with an average grade of 6%. After the climb you level out and hits a straight, even road for about 4 miles. Then you’ll turn right up Lubken Canyon Road for a short pitch to Horseshoe Meadows Road, and put your head down for the 4 miles you’ll hit before Whitney Portal Road stop sign, where you’ll head back down a fast roller coaster to Tuttle Creek Road for another breathtaking lap.

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MARCH/APRIL 2015

ROAD EVENTS

March

Mar 7, 2015 St Paddys Palomar Punishment Century Escondido, CA 54, 63, 77, 95 ccsd.com/events Mar 7, 2015 Mulholland Prelude Century Los Angeles, Ca 69 miles planetultra.com Mar 7, 2015 Southern Inyo Double Century Lone Pine, CA 100, 140, 199 miles inyoultra.com Mar 8, 2015 Senorita Century San Diego, CA 66 and 44 miles

Mar 21, 2015

Solvang Spring Double Century Solvang, CA 200 miles planetultra.com Mar 21, 2015 Malibu 7 Canyon Classic Century Malibu, CA 50, 62, 100 miles

malibu7canyons100.com

Mar 21, 2015 The Life Ride Santa Ynez, CA 16,19,42,75,123 miles theliferide.info

Mar 23, 2015 Solvang Spring Tour Solvang, CA 40-60 miles or 60-100 miles/day planetultra.com

californiagirlseries.com

Mar 28, 2015 Mar 14, 2015 SOLVANG CENTURY Solvang, CA 50, 63, 100 miles bikescor.com Mar 14, 2015

REACHING FOR THE CURE Irvine, CA 15, 35, 50 miles reachingforthecure.com

Mar 28, 2015

Tour of Borrego Borrego Springs, CA 27, 40, 67 & 80 miles julianactive.com

Dirty Devil Ultra Century Alpine, CA 84, 125 miles ccsd.com/events

Mar 14, 2015

Mar 28, 2015

Joshua Tree Double Twentynine Palms, CA 200 miles mtnhighcycling.com

Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Los Angeles, CA 30 miles ride2recovery.com/ honorRide.php

SCBICYCLIST.COM

Mar 28, 2015

First Annual Bear Claw Classic Century Los Angeles, CA 115 Miles ride2recovery.com/ honorRide.php Mar 28, 2015 Spring Metric Aneheim, CA 43,64 miles ocwheelmen.org

San Diego, CA 7, 29, 62, 100 miles diabetes.org/sandiegotourdecure Apr 18, 2015 TOUR DE OC Century Costa Mesa, CA 25,55,100 miles tourdeoc.org Apr 19, 2015 Finish the Ride Hollywood, CA 6-50 miles finishtheride.com

April

70,140 miles

bikereg.com/spybwr

May May 2, 2015

SoCal RAAM Challenge Oceanside, CA 200, 400 miles raamchallenge.com May 2, 2015

Breathless Agony Ride Redlands, CA 114 miles

cyclingpros.com/onyx.htm

Apr 11, 2015

Apr 25, 2015

Mulholland Double Los Angeles, CA 60, 90, 120, 200 miles planetultra.com

ALPINE CHALLENGE

Century Alpine, CA 25, 50, 62, 100 miles alpinechallenge.com

Apr 11, 2015

Mulholland Challenge Century Los Angeles, CA 60, 90, 120 miles planetultra.com

Apr 25, 2015

Wildflower Century Creston, CA 50, 75, 100 miles slobc.org/wildflower

Apr 11, 2015 Hemet Century Century/Double Hemet, CA 100, 200 miles inlandempirecycling. com/HemetDC

Apr 26, 2015

CITY OF ANGELS FUN RIDE West Los Angeles, CA 50, 75, 100 coafunride.com

Apr 12, 2015

Apr 26, 2015

Campagnolo Gran Fondo San Diego San Diego, CA 34,56,105 miles sdgranfondo.com

LONG BEACH TOUR DE CURE Long Beach, CA 8,11,32,62,100 miles diabetes.org/tour

Apr 18, 2015 SAN DIEGO TOUR DE CURE

Apr 26, 2015

SPY Belgian Waffle Ride San Marcos, CA

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May 9, 2015 Tour of Long Beach Century Long Beach, CA 30, 62, 100 miles touroflongbeach.com May 9, 2015

Cruisin the Conejo Century Thousand Oaks, CA, 10,35,62,69,104 miles cruisintheconejo.org May 9, 2015 Central Coast Double Century Paso Robles, CA 213 miles centralcoastdouble.com

May 16, 2015 Heartbreak Hundred Century

Palmdale, CA,100 miles, planetultra.com May 16, 2015 Heartbreak Double

Century Palmdale, CA,200 miles, planetultra.com May 22, 2015 Great Western Bicycle Rally Paso Robles, CA 62, 104 miles

greatwesternbicyclerally.com

May 23, 2015 Borrego Double Century Borrego Springs, CA 204 miles mtnhighcycling.com May 30, 2015 San Diego Century Bicycle Tour Encinitas, CA 37, 66, 103 miles sdcentury.com May 30, 2015 Ojai Valley Century Ojai, CA 30, 62, 100, 134 miles ojaivalleycentury.org

June Jun 6, 2015 Tour of Two Forests Double Century Santa Clarita, CA 200 miles planetultra.com Jun 6, 2015 Ride Around The Bear Century

Redlands, CA 100 miles ocwheelmen.org Jun 14, 2015 Beach Babe Bicycling Classic

Long Beach, CA 15, 36 miles

californiagirlseries.com

30, 65 miles ride2recovery.com/ honorRide.php

Jun 20, 2015

Aug 15, 2015

Sierra to the Sea Tour Bear Valley, CA 420 miles sierratothesea.org

Cool Breeze Metric Double Century Ventura, CA 58, 100, 200 miles cibike.org

Jun 27, 2015 The Grand Tour Double Century* Malibu, CA 124,200, 300, 400 miles lawheelmen.org/thegrand-tour

Aug 22, 2015

Central Coast Classique Century Arroyo Grande, CA 30, 64, 100 miles centralcoastclassique. com

Jun 28, 2015

Aug 22, 2015

Los Angeles River Ride Century Los Angeles, CA 15, 25(2), 36, 50, 70(2), 100(2) miles la-bike. org/riverride

7th Annual Ebbetts Pass Century Bear Valley, CA 28, 48, 64, 96 miles mtadventure.com/pages/century.html

July Jul 18, 2015 Windmill Century Santa Maria, CA 28, 62, 102 miles tailwindsofsantamariabc.orm

August Aug 1, 2015 Tour De Big Bear Century Big Bear Lake, CA 25,50,70,100 miles tourdebigbear.com

Gran Fondo Tehachapi Tehachapi, CA 16,32,104 miles

tehachapigranfondo.com

Sep 19, 2015 Santa Clarita Century Santa Clarita, CA 25, 52, 100 miles santaclaritacentury.com

California Coast Classic San Francisco, CA to Los Angeles, CA 525 miles (8 days)

Whitney Classic Lone Pine, CA summitadventure.com

Sep 11, 2015 Pacific Crush Paso Robles, CA ~25 miles/day pacificcrush.com Sep 12, 2015 Amtrak Century Irvine, CA 100 miles ocwheelmen.org Sep 12, 2015

Aug 1, 2015

Giro di San Diego Gran Fondo Solana Beach, CA 35,65,106 miles girodisandiego.com

Ride 2 Recovery Honor Ride Irvine, CA

Sep 19, 2015

Oct 17, 2015

OC Gran Fondo Orange County, CA 10,37,74,103 miles ocgranfondo.com

Santa Barbara Century Santa Barbara, CA 34, 62, 100 miles

Oct 3, 2015

Bike MS: Coastal Challenge Santa Monica, CA 30, 50, 60, 100 miles bike-the-coast.com

Sep 26, 2015

Lighthouse Century Morro Bay, CA 65, 85 ,100 miles slobc.org/lighthouse

Oct 3, 2015

Oct 10, 2015

ccc15.kintera.org

September

etultra.com

Tour de Camp Pendleton Century Camp Pendleton, CA 5.5, 25, 75, 100 miles mccscp.com/tour

Sep 26, 2015

Sep 26, 2015

October

Oct 10, 2015

santabarbaracentury.org

Oct 17, 2015 Spooktacular Century* Bakersfield, CA 20, 40, 62, 90, 100 kernwheelmen.org Oct 17, 2015 El Grande Fondo de Los Angeles Crest* Los Angeles, CA 30, 62, 100 miles grandefondoangelescrest.com

Solvangs Finest Century Solvang, CA 62 and 100 miles planetultra.com Oct 17, 2015 Santa Barbara Century Santa Barbara, CA 34, 62, 100 miles santabarbaracentury.org

Oct 17, 2015 Spooktacular Century* Bakersfield, CA 20, 40, 62, 90, 100 kernwheelmen.org

Bike the Coast Century Oceanside, CA 7,15,25,50,100 miles bike-the-coast.com Oct 12, 2015 Temecula Valley Century* Temecula, CA 31, 52, 66, 104 miles ridetvc.com

Sep 27, 2015 Gran Fondo Italia Beverly Hills* Beverly Hills, CA 48, 90 miles gf-italia.com

Oct 17, 2015

Sep 27, 2015 Tour de Poway - Nick Venuto Century* Poway, CA 18,26,50,62,100 miles tourdepoway.com

Solvang Autumn Double Solvang, CA 191 miles planetultra.com Oct 17, 2015

Sep 27, 2015 Gran Fondo Italia Beverly Hills* Beverly Hills, CA 48, 90 miles gf-italia.com

Solvangs Finest Century Solvang, CA 62 and 100 miles plan-

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First Half of Series Tuesday, May 19 Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, June 2 Tuesday, June 9 Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, June 23

Second Half of Series Tuesday, July 21 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, August 11 Tuesday, August 18 Tuesday, August 25

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Apr 11th-12th US Cup #3 Kenda Cup #4 Bonelli Park, San Dimas Cross-country #4 Super D #4 Short Track

May 2nd-3rd Kenda Cup #5 Santa Ynez Valley Classic, Los Olivos Cross-country #5 Gravel Road Endurance #2 Super D #5

Jun 13th-14th Kenda Cup #7 Big Bear Shoot Out FINAL, Big Bear Lake Cross-country #7 Gravel Road Endurance #3 Big Bear Race Festival, Big Bear Lake Cross-country State Championships Series Final Enduro Gravel Road Gran Fondo

Saturday Schedule 7:00-9:00 Registration 9:30 Race 10:00-12:00 DH/SD Registration 11:30 Kids Race 11:30-4pm DH Practice 1:30 SD Race

RIM NORDIC MTN BIKE RACING Rim Nordic Cross Country Series June 28 #1 July 12 #2 Aug 16 #3 Finals

Rim Nordic So Cal Mtn Stage Race August 1 & 2

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Mar 21st-22nd US Cup #2 Kenda Cup #3 Fontana City National, Fontana Cross-country #3 Super D #3 Short Track

May 30th-31st Kenda Cup #6 Big Bear Shoot Out, Big Bear Lake Series final for the Cross-country and Super D Cross-country #6 Gravel Road Endurance #3 Super D #6

Other Events May 16th: Catalina Island Gran Fondo, Catalina Island

Rim Nordic Autumn Cup Classic Weekend Sat. Sept 12 - Enduro Sun. Sept 13 - XC

May 2 & 3, 2015

MTN BIKE EVE NTS

SCBICYCLIST.COM

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IDYLLWILD SPRING CHALLENGE IDYLLWILDCYCLING.COM

RIMNORDIC.COM

Rim Nordic Enduro Series May 17 Enduro #1 June 27 Enduro #2 July 11 Enduro #3 Aug 15 Enduro #4 Sept 12 Enduro #5 Finals

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Mar 14th-15th US Cup #1 Kenda Cup #2 Bonelli Park, San Dimas Cross-country #2 Super D #2 Short Track

SOUTHRIDGEUSA.COM

Sunday Schedule 7:00-9:00 Registration 8:00-10:00 DH practice 10:30 DH race

A

Feb 28th-Mar 1st Kenda Cup #1 Vail Lake, Temecula Cross-country #1 Gravel Road Endurance #1 Super D #1

SOUTHRIDGE USA WINTER SERIES Jan 10th -11th Jan 24th – 25th Feb 7th – 8th Feb 21st – 22nd March 7th – 8th FINALS

E

2015 US CUP& KENDA CUP WEST

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50 MILE RIDE FOR RWANDA 50M R.C OM

SOCAL ENDURO SERIES SOCALENDUROSERIES.COM

Feb 28th Vail Lake

April 25th Los Olivos

May 30th Big Bear Lake

June 7th Vail Lake

June 7th Vail Lake

November 8th Vail Lake SERIES FINAL

SOCAL ENDURANCE SOC ALEN DU RAN C E.C OM Jan 31 - Feb 1 12 & 6 Hours Of Temecula #1 SoCal Enduro #1, Merlot Mesa

Feb 28 - Mar 1 US Cup #1, Merlot Mesa

Jun 6th 12 Hours Of Temecula #2

Nov 7th 12 Hours Of Temecula #3

KEYESVILLE CLASSIC MOUNTAIN BIKE STAGE RA CE K EYESVILLEC LASSIC .C OM 27th Annual Keyesville Classic Mountain Bike Stage Race March 28th and 29th 2015 Cross Country Super D Short Track All Mountain Stage Race Kids Race

April 25, 2015 50 and 25 and 10 Mile Rides

Photograph by Krystof Andres

OVERRACEOC.COM THE HUMP

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MARCH/APRIL 2015

TRIPLE CROWN EVENTS

SCBICYCLIST.COM

DATE

RIDE

ORGANIZER

2/21/15

Camino Real Double

3/7/15

Southern Inyo Double Century

Hugh Murphy & Friends

3/14/15

Joshua Tree Double Century

Mountain High Cycling

3/21/15

Solvang Spring Double

Planet Ultra

4/11/15

Hemet D.C.

Jim Watrous

4/11/15

Mulholland Double

Planet Ultra

4/25/15

Devil Mountain Double

Quackcyclists

5/9/15

Central Coast Double

BMS Cycling

5/16/15

Davis Double

5/23/15

Borrego Double Century

5/23/15

Heartbreak Double

Planet Ultra

5/30/15

Eastern Sierra Double

Planet Ultra

6/6/15

Tour of Two Forests Double

Planet Ultra

6/20/15

Terrible Two

6/27/15

Grand Tour

6/27/15

Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge

8/1/15

Mt. Tam Double

9/12/15

White Mountain Double

9/26/15

9/27/15

California Triple Crown Awards Breakfast

10/10/15

Bass Lake Powerhouse Double

10/17/15

Solvang Autumn Double

10/24/15

Oceanside Double Century

12/5/15

Planet Ultra

Davis Bike Club Mountain High Cycling

Santa Rosa Cycling Club

Alta Alpina Cycling Club Marin Cyclists Club NdZONE

Knoxville Fall Classic Double

Quackcyclists CalTripleCrown Fresno Cycling Club Planet Ultra Mountain High Cycling

Dead of Winter Double

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LA Wheelmen

LA Wheelmen

Photograph by Krystof Andres

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MARCH/APRIL 2015

BICYCLE CLUBS C L U B

T Y P E

A C T I V I T Y

3F Bicycling Club

Mountain Bike

Off Road

Beach Area Recumbent Riders

Recreation

Road

bikeroute.com/RecumbentRides.htm

Bicycle Club of Irvine

Recreation/Tour

Road

bikeirvine.org

Canyon Velo

Race

Road & Off Road

Ciclistas Capistrano Bicycle Club

Tour

Road

ciclistascapistrano.com

Cycles Veloce

Race

Road

cyclesveloce.com

Friends of Orange Bike Trails

Advocacy

Creek & Rail trails

OCrider.com

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

ocrider.com

O R A N G E

Orange Coast Velo

Recreation/Tour

Road

ocvelo.com

Orange County Bicycle Coalition

Advocacy

Road, Off Road

Orange County Rebel Riders

Recreation/Tour

Road

Orange County Wheelmen

Race/Tour

Road, Off Road

Rock n’ Road Divas

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

rocknroadcyclery.net

SHARE

Advocacy

trail maintenance

sharemtb.com

Sho-Air Cyclery

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

shoaircyclery.com

C O U N T Y

Southern California Bicycle Collective

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

krystof@scbicyclist.com

Supercolony

Recreation/Race

Road & Cyclocross

Team Basso

Recreation

Off Road

teambasso.com

Team Basso

Mountain Bike

Off Road

mmunzing@asbloan.com

Team CBR

Racing

Road

Team Velo Sport

Racing

Road & Off Road

velosport.com

Team Velocity

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

teamvelocity.org

The Warrior’s Society

Advocacy

Off Road

warriorssociety.org

Trail Angels

Mountain Bike

Off Road

trailangels.com

Trails4all

Advocacy

Off Road

trails4all.org

Velo Avanti

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

Veloce Santiago

Race

Road

VeloViet

Recreation/Tour

Road & Off Road

60/50+ Bicycling Club

Tour

Road

6050bicyclingclub.com

Adobo Velo (Filipino/American)

Recreation/Race

Road

adobovelo.com

Beach Cities Cycling Club

Recreation/Tour

Road

bccclub.org

Beach Cities Women Cyclists

Recreation

Road

bcwcyclists.org

Beverly Hills Social Climbers

Recreation/Tour

Road

360.yahoo.com/bhsocialclimbers

Beverly Hills Spokesmen

Recreation/Tour

Road

tom@mediapage.com

Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists

Advocacy

Mountain

Covina Cycle Club

Tour

Road

covinacycleclub.org

Cyclone Coaster

Service

Road

cyclonecoaster.com

Different Spokes (LGBT)

Tour

Road & Off Road

differentspokes.com

Dockriders Cycling Club

Recreation/Tour

Road

L O S

A N G E L E

S SCBICYCLIST.COM

N A M E

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C O N T A C T 3fbc.com

canyonvelo.org

info@orangebiketrails.com

ocbike.org ocrebels.com ocw.org

supercolony.com

californiabicycleracing.org

veloavanticycling.com velocesantiago.com veloviet.org

corbamtb.com

dockriders.com

Encino Velo

Race

Road & Track

Fire Velo

Recreation

Road

fire-velo@hotmail.com

Grand Masters Cycling

Recreation

Road

grandmasterscycling.org

Hot Wheels Cycling Team

Recreation/Race

Road

hotwheelcyclingteam.com

Hot Wheels Cycling Team

Recreation/Race

Road

teamhotwheels.co

L O S

Lightning Velo

Recreation/Race

Road

lightningvelo.org

Los Angeles Bicycle Coalition

Advocacy

Los Angeles Wheelmen

Recreation/Tour

Road

lawheelmen.org

Major Motion Cycling Club

Recreation/Race

Road

majormotioncycling.org

A N G E L E S

Major Motion Cycling Club

Recreation/Race

Road

majormotioncycling.org

Marina del Rey

Tour

Road & Mountain

Over the Bars Mountain Bike Club

Tour

Mountain

Palos Verdes Bicycle Club

Recreation

Road

palosverdes.com/pvbikeclub

Pasadena Athletic Association

Race & Tour

Road

paacycling.net

Pasadena Mountain Bike Club

Recreation/Race

Mountain

Ride Reseda

Recreation

Road

ridereseda@gmail.com

San Fernando Valley Bicycle Club

Endurance

Road

sfvbc.org

Santa Clarita Velo

Recreation/Race

Road & Mountain

D I E G O

labikecoaltion.org

mdrcc.org otbmbc.com

pmbc.org

santaclaritavelo.com

SCOR (Specialized Coronary Outpatient Rehabilitation) Recreation

Road

Shifting Gears

Recreation

Road

South Bay Mt. Biking Club

Recreation

Mountain

South Bay Wheelman

Race

Road

Velo Allegro Cycling Club

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

Recreation/Race

Road

lagrange.org

West L.A. Cycling Club

Recreation/Tour

Road

westlacyclingclub.com

Bike Buddies

Recreation

Road

bikebuddies.org

Blind Stokers Club (BSC)

Recreation/Tour

Road

blindstokersclub.org

Celo Pacific

Race

Road

celopacific.org

Coachella Valley Bomb

MTB/Recreation

Off Road

bombinternational.com

Coachella Valley Bomb

MTB/Recreation

Off Road

bombinternational.com

Velo Club La Grange

S A N

encinovelo.org

bikescor.com shiftinggearscycling.com sbmbc.com sbwheelmen.org veloallegro.org

Major Taylor Cycling Club of San Diego Recreation

Road

Moonlight Velo

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

Mountain Bike Assistance Unit

Volunteer

Off Road

North County Cruisers

Recreation

Road

North County Cycle Club

Tour

Road & Off Road

northcountycycleclub.com

Rainbow Cyclists (LGBT)

Tour

Road & Off Road

facebook.com/RainbowCyclists

Ramona Fun Riders

Recreation

Road & Off Road

amonafunriders.org

Ramona Fun Riders

Recreation

Road & Off Road

http://ramonafunriders.com/

Ranchos Cycling Club

Race

Road

ranchoscycling.org

Recyclers (Open to all ages)

Recreation/social

Road

sdrecyclers.org

Ride to Remember

Tour/Recreation

Road

r-2-r.org

Ride with Javi

Recreation

Road

ridewithjavi.com

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mtccsd.com membership@moonlightvelo.org cuyamacasp.org northcountycruisers.org

MARCH/APRIL 2015

Rusty Recyclers (65+)

Recreation/social

Road

sdrecyclers.org

San Diego Bicycle Club

Race

Road

sdbc.org

S A N

San Diego Bicycle Coalition

Service

San Diego Bicycle Touring Society

Tour

Road

efgh.com/sdbts

San Diego Cyclo-Vets

Race

Road

cyclo-vets.org

San Diego Cyclo-Vets (masters)

Recreation/Race

Road

cyclo-vets.org

D I E G O

San Diego Mt. Bike Assoc.

Service

Off Road

San Diego Tandem Club

Tandem/Recreation

Road

San Diego Wheelmen

Recreation/Tour

Road & Off Road

sandiegowheelmen.com

Sierra Club

Tour, Service

Road & Off Road

sandiego.sierraclub.org/bicycle

So. Cal. Velodrome Assoc.

Race

Track

Swami’s Cycle Club

Race

Road & Off Road

swamis.org

Team Green (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

officialteamgreen.com

Valle Verde Velo

Recreation

Road

Ventura Velo

Advocacy/Tour/Service Road & Off Road

Goleta Valley Cycling Club

Recreation/Tour

Road & Off Road

Old Kranks Bicycle Club

Recreation/Tour

Road

&

Conejo Valley Cyclists

Recreation/Tour

Road & Off Road

cvcbike.org

V E N T U R A

San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club

Race/Tour

Road & Off Road

slobc.org

Channel Islands Bicycle Club

Recreation/Tour

Road

cibike.org

Tailwinds Bicycle Club

Tour/MTB/Recreation

Road & Off Road

Mascots

Tandem/Recreation Road

North Ranch Mountain Bikers

Mountain Bike

Off Road

Tailwinds Bicycle Club

Tour/MTB/Recreation

Road & Off Road

Conejo Valley Mountain Bikers

Mountain Bike

Off-Road

cv-mtb@googlegroups.com

Believers on Mountain Bikes (BOMB)

Mountain Bike

Off-Road

facebook.com/groups/vcbomb

Ride Yourself Fit

Recreation

Road

rideyourselffit.org

Butts on Bikes Inland Empire

Recreation

Road

BOBie.org

Temecula Velo

Recreation/Race

Road

temeculavelo.com

Riverside Bicycle Club

Recreation

Road & Off Road

Desert Bicycle Club

Tour

Road

cycleclub.com

Velo Avanti

Race

Road

veloavanticycling.com

Inland Sunset/Velo

Tour

Road

isvelo.org

Redlands Water Bottle Transit Comp.

Recreation/Race

Road & Off Road

rwbtc.org

Big Bear Cycling Association

Recreation/Tour

Road & Off Road

bigbearcycling.com

Cycling Connection

Recreation

Road

Strada Corsa

Recreation/Tour/Youth Road & Off Road

S A N T A B A R B A R A

R I V E R S I D E &

S A N B E R N A R D I N O

SCBICYCLIST.COM

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bikemarty@aol.com

sdmba.com sandiegotandem.org

sdva.org

VVVelo.com

venturavelo.org goletabike.org crpd.org/parkfac/goebeladult

tailwindsbc.org dreyfuss@ucla.edu nrmbc.org

tailwindsbc.org

riversidebicycleclub.com

cyclingconnection.org gostradacorsa.com

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