• A Note From the Events Director
• SDBC Open Women's Ride
• A Note From the Velodrome Director
• Annual Borrego Springs Campout
• Men Cat 4/5 Racers Needed
• SDBC Sunday Ride
• Fiesta Island Time Trials
• SDBC Clothing Fit Kit Night
• A Note From the Bike Coalition Liaison
• Recent Race Results
• Other Items of Interest
• Classifieds

SDBC 2015 Sponsors

Please support our sponsors. Without them SDBC would not be able to maintain the racing teams and other activities that we have all enjoyed. Visit the sponsors page on the SDBC web site to view more information about each of our sponsors or click the logos to go the specific sponsor's web site.

SDBC Title Sponsor

UC Cyclery, the official bike shop of the SDBC, is HIRING!  They are looking for both full time and part time employees to join their Sales and Service Staff.

If you  are passionate about bikes have excellent customer service skills and work ethic, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Please apply in person at UC Cyclery.

8715 Villa La Jolla Dr. #B
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-452-8842
Fax: 858-452-0525
Hours: M-F 10-8 , Sat 9-7, Sun 11-6

The 2015 SDBC Cat 1/2 team's Venge Elite bikes are available for sale.

UCC has agreed to sell those bikes to club members at deep discounted price for $1,999. These bikes are less than eight month old, and in great shape. They will be tuned by the shop before the final sale. Venge bikes are full carbon aero bikes. They're designed for SPEED. You can find the full specs here: www.specialized.com/venge-elite

The available sizes (quantity) are: 52(1), 54(1), 56(1), 58(4). Due to limited quantity, it will be first come first serve.

Please respond ASAP to Wells Wang (eliteteam@sdbc.org) directly if interested.

The deadline for Weekly Update submissions is Noon on Wednesday. Updates are published on Thursdays. Email submissions to weekly@sdbc.org Submissions can include anything from photos to race reports and results, etc.

Classifieds for bikes and cycling related gear can be submitted by any SDBC member. Your add will run for three weeks. In the event you have not sold your items at the end of three weeks you can re-submit the ad. Email your classified submissions to weekly@sdbc.org. Please provide any photos in the original size if possible.

The Last Fiesta Island Time Trial of the fall series will be next month and is open for registration. Check it out on: www.webscorer.com/fitt

• Sunday, September 27th
• Sunday, November 15th

UC Cyclery is our series title sponsor, which will provide onsite mechanical support and prizes.

Top six finishers in each category will be eligible to earn points towards series competition. Prizes and awards will be given to series winners at the last race of the season in November.

The registration fee for 20K is $33 for adults, and $17 for juniors. Fees for tandems and 40K are $45. All prices include processing fees. No other hidden charges.

Thanks to all the racers, sponsors, and volunteers. You all make our race a success. Remember please support our sponsors, UC Cyclery , and SDBC . They make our race happen.

We will see you then!

Take care,

UC Cyclery/SDBC Fiesta Island Time Trial Series

fiestaisland.info

fitt_info@sdbc.org

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SDBC Fit Kit Night

Fit Kit Night will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, November 16, 2015 at UC Cyclery. Watch in the coming weeks for more details.

The summer jersey is still available in the men's and women's Ascent Air and Summit rflx options. Visit the Pactimo Team Store to order.

The regular jersey and all other clothing items are also available at the clothing store site.

To access the Team Store from the club web site, click on Mebers, then SDBC Clothing, sign in with your email address and password, click on Order Uniform, and follow the directions. If this is the first time you have ordered clothing from Pactimo, you will need to create your personal account.

Please be sure of your sizing. Neither Pactimo nor SDBC can be held responsible if you order the wrong size. Use the following link to access the Pactimo Custom Clothing sizing chart.

Nick Jones
SDBC Clothing Director
clothing@sdbc.org

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Remember, SDBC membership includes membership in the San Diego County Bike Coalition which includes a number of benefits. See the new coalition website at http://sdbikecoalition.org.

Serge Issakov
Bike Coalition liaison
bikecoalition@sdbc.org

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Year to date - 62 Firsts, 49 Seconds, 63 Thirds, 385 Top Ten Finishes. Results for the last 60 days listed.

Jumpstart Crit 10/11/2015
Men Cat 3/4 - Christian de Groot - 1st
Men Cat 3/4 - Romain Chassefeyre - 7th

Jumpstart Crit 10/10/2015
Men Cat 4/5 - Romain Chassefeyre - 6th

LAVRA Fall Upgrade Series 10/3/2015
Junior - Noelle Camanyag - 4th

The SoCal Cup Finale Crit 8/30/2015
Men Cat 4 - Chris Morales - 3rd
Women Cat 1/2/3 - Esther Walker - 1st
Women Cat 3/4 - Tessa Riley - 1st
Women Cat 3/4 - Bea Dormoy - 2nd

CBR Season's Almost Over Crit 8/23/2015
Men Cat 4 - Chris Morales - 6th
Men Cat 3/4 - Chris Morales - 10th
Women Cat 4 - Tessa Riley - 2nd

Select a link on the left to see what else is happening in the weeks ahead.

Be sure to check our website and social media pages for more information.

SDBC Kit Fit & Club Night at UC Cyclery

SAVE THE DATE: Monday, November 16, 2015 at UC Cyclery from 6:00-8:00 PM

PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN OUR POLL ON FACEBOOK - Vote for the items you want to see available on club night.

On Club Night, all SDBC members get:

• 20% off parts & accessories!
• 10% of Garmin products!
• 10% of bikes - no discount limit!
• Other specials to be announced!
• Food and prizes - don't miss out!
• New kit design unveiled
• RSVP online at the SDBC Facebook page

SDBC Special Events Director
Pat Murray
specialevents@sdbc.org

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Sunday, November 8th

Join SDBC Women's Team to meet other women, especially those interested in racing, for a Mount Soledad Bike Tour designed and lead by Tony Lowery of "Bike Ride San Diego".

Our ride will expose you to the most breathtaking views of the city and the climbing will keep your heart rate up, too!

RSVP online on the Facebook Events page or
or send an email to: eventsdirector@sdbc.org

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Velodrome Fall Swap Meet November 1st

The Fall Swap meet is coming! Some use this event as a way to move their used (or even new!) gear. Others use this event to get great deals on all sorts of cool bike stuff!  View the event on the FaceBook Page or the Velodrome Web Site

This is a good chance for velodrome association members to fulfill their volunteering obligation if they purchased the discounted SDVA membership. Click Here for the volunteer signup sheet.

For all the latest info concerning the velodrome visit the San Diego Velodrome Association web site at sdvelodrome.com 

Victor Hupp
San Diego Velocrome Director
velodrome@sdbc.org

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This is a 75 mile ride (each day) over the mountains to the state park campground at Borrego Palm Canyon. Trip is free to SDBC members.

We have 2 group sites, so we are limited to 50 riders/campers. The club provides Saturday dinner and Sunday breakfast.

SAG vehicles will carry your camping gear. SAG drivers are needed. SAG support is limited to carrying your gear, unless you have an arrangement with a driver.

Bring your own tent, sleeping bag and non bike clothes. The desert can be cold overnight. There are hot showers available at the campground, must purchase tokens.

Meet at the Mira Mesa Park and Ride (Mira Mesa Blvd at I-15) 7:00, leave at 7:30. If El Niño strikes we may have to alter plans.

Reserve your spot now. Email Linda Webb at lwebb20@cox.net

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The SDBC Men’s Development team is currently looking for Cat 4 and Cat 5 racers to join the team for the 2016 season.  If you are an experienced racer or would like to start racing, we would like to speak with you!  Members of all of our race teams will be on the B Ride and the D-1 Ride this week and will be introduced before the rides roll out.

If you’ve thought about racing, please say hello and get the answers to your questions.

You can also reach our Team Director, Michael Yuhas at men45director@sdbc.org

Michael Yuhas
SDBC Mens Cat 4/5 Team Director

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Our “World Famous” Soledad route

Leaves UC Cyclery at 8:30, led by SDBC ride leader(s), 29 miles, 3,120‘ elevation gain, lively, hilly & challenging with regrouping as needed. Possible coffee stop in LJ Village, back at UCC by 12:30.

Bring 2 bottles of fluid and be ready to roll at 8:30. A group pic at Soledad Park will be taken and sent to you afterwards with a ride write-up.

Come ride one of the “Monuments of SD Cycling” with us!

Michael  Pelkey
SDBC Sunday Ride Leader
bichaelcalif@yahoo.com

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Mike Nosco Memorial Ride

Posted: 10/22/2015

Join many professional and amateur cyclists along our beautiful coast and through the epic Santa Monica Mountain range.  The ride includes famous climbs, Deer Creek, Latigo Canyon and Mulholland into the Santa Monica Mountains. See the route on Strava.

When you register, know that 100% of your donations are given back to the community in need.

Questions? Email pr@sdbc.org
Read comments from last year's group on the SDBC Blog.

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The Big Orange Classic

Posted: 10/22/2015

Ride 2 Recovery coming up on October 31st. At only $60 ($65 day-of) with lunch included and post-ride musical entertainment, this is a great deal!  And all the proceeds go to help injured veterans.

This year it has been given a new name: The Big Orange Classic. professional cyclist Peter Stetina from BMC will be riding with us. In addition to the main ride, we will have an easy 20 mile "VIP" ride with Peter the day before from Shimano Headquarters. This fundraising event will include a chance to ride up close and personal with one of America's top cyclists (he finished 35th in his first Tour de France last year). Some brand new BMC demo bikes will be available for the ride (indicate preference when signing up) and post-ride there will be beer and appetizers. You'll also get a chance to tour the Shimano showroom and browse the latest products, including a demonstration of the new Road Hydro groupset.

All participants will be automatically entered into our raffle where the top prize is a BMC Teammachine ALR01 w/Shimano 105!

All the details, the registration link for both the main ride and VIP ride, and a full list or prizes can be found on The Big Orange Classic web site.

Use discount code BOC2015 to get 10% off both the main ride and the VIP ride!

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Please see the note in the left column for details regardging classified submission and run duration . If your item for sale has been removed and yu have not sold it you can re-submit your ad.

For Sale: 2016 Specialized S Works Tarmac Frame

Updated: 10/22/2015

Essentially new 2016 Specialized S Works Tarmac disc frameset, matte black, 56cm. $2600 $2300

Perfect condition. (purchased 56cm complete bike, too small, so purchased 58 frame, transferred mechanicals), have receipts. $3750 retail. Frameset can be mechanical or Di2 shifting, MUST be disc brakes (they're great!).

Frameset is ridiculously light, same one Peter Sagan just used to win World Championship. Link to specs on Specialized web site.

Contact: Bernie Bogard
Email: bbogard1230@gmail.com

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For Sale: 2014 KHS 950 $2000

Updated: 10/8/2015

Seriously upgaded (belonged to a local cycling legend)

• 8 months old, no nicks or scratches
• Frame: 60 cm Emerald Green
• Shifting: Ultegra Di2
• Cranks: FSA Energy, 53X39
• Cassette: Dura Ace 11-25
• Brakes: Tektro with Shimano cables and housing
• Bars: FSA Carbon K Force
• Tape: Lizard Skin-new
• Post: FSA Carbon K Force
• Saddle: Ritchey WCS
• Wheels/hubs: Dura Ace C-24 Tubeless
• Tires: Hutchinson Tubeless (new)
• Bottle Cages: Planet Bike Carbon
• $2000

Contact: Doug
Email: dougktrc@gmail.com

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