April 2012 SloCoaster

President’s Messageby Robert Fuller Davis

SLO Coaster Promoting safe and legal bicycle riding for recreation and transportation

INSIDE2CONTACT USBoard Members and other club info.

3&4MEETING MINUTESThe minutes of the preceding month’s board and general meetings.

5RIDE COORDINATOR’S REPORT, DETOURS, WF BRUNCH

6 -8RIDE SCHEDULEWhere to meet , how to get ride info.

9JUNE POTLUCK,HEROES

10THE ADVOCATES REPORT

11CP RADIO CLUB THANK YOU, AERODYNAMIC HELMET

BACK PAGETHIS MONTH’S IMPORTANT DATES & PRESENTATION

A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER APRIL 2012

Passing the lighthouse in 2006

I have a word for you techno geeks, and you know who you are. The word is Strava.

Just in case I am not the last person on the planet to discover Strava, here is what it is and what it can do for you.

You can download a Strava app to your smartphone and use it to track your rides, like a Garmin Edge, and compile the numbers that make riding worthwhile.

But wait, there’s more.You can share your rides

with your friends at strava.com. Here it becomes a social networking device. You choose whom you follow and other people can follow you. When one of your friends completes a ride, you receive an email notification and you can log on and check it out.

But wait, there’s more.Whenever you ride a route

that other Strava riders have ridden, you get compared to them. For instance, on my best climb up Old Creek Road, I rank 164 out of 182. Imagine that, there are 18 people who are slower than me.

Best time of the group is Alan Latta at 17:04. I was 36:28, a PR for me, as Strava pointed out.

But wait, there’s more.You can create your own

segments on any route, for instance from South Bay to LOVR over Turri Road. Then, whenever your ride includes that segment, you get compared to yourself and everyone else who has ridden that segment.

But wait, there’s more.Strava is not confined to

just bike riding. You can specify hiking, walking, kayaking, skiing, skating, windsurfing, kitesurfing, snowboarding, underwater basket weaving. Not really, there’s no basket weaving.

You can specify a club affiliation, such as SLOBC. You can download trips from your Garmin device. You can upgrade, for a fee, and compare your activities against other people in your age group, gender or weight class. You can hide segments if you are ashamed. You can find out who is King or Queen of the Mountain. You can follow Ina-Yoko Teutenberg as she rides hundreds of miles every week through three counties. I had to stop doing that. It was too much. Maybe a tip-off was the little flag on her Strava photo that says Pro.

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SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 4 - April, 2012

SLO COASTER APRIL, 2012

SLO CoasterThe SLO Coaster is the monthly newsletter of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club. It is distributed to members, local bicycle shops and some bicycle organizations. Subscriptions are not available to nonmembers.All articles, letters, stories of bicycling experiences, appropriate classified ads, artwork etc, are welcome. The editor reserves the right to edit or reject material. Each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily represent the opinion or endorsement of the SLOBC or the editor.Submittal GuidelinesAll materials are due no later than 8:00 a.m. on the 15th of each month. Nothing will be accepted verbally. All materials should be emailed to [email protected]. Complete submittal guidelines are found on the club website. www.slobc.org/resources/support/newsletter-guidelines.html

SLOBC MeetingsBoard of Directors Meeting: Tuesday before the General Meeting (5:00 PM)Location: Air Pollution Control District meeting room, 3433 Roberto Court (SLO). All Club members are welcome to attend Board meetings. General Membership Meeting: First Thursday (7:00 PM)Location: County Library, 995 Palm, downtown San Luis Obispo. Refreshments are served starting at 7:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m. June and December meetings differ.

Contact InformationSan Luis Obispo Bicycle Club, Inc.P.O. Box 1585San Luis Obispo, CA 93406Club Hotline Answering Machine: 805.543.5973

Website: www.slobc.org Email: [email protected]

Members only site: http://www.slobc.net/membership

Board of Directors..............................President: Robert Fuller Davis

[email protected] ...................... 805.772.0874................................Vice President: Tom Roberts

[email protected]

......................................Treasurer: Chris [email protected] ...................... 805.772.5900

..................................Secretary: Craig [email protected]

..........................Ride Coordinator: Will [email protected] .......... 805.544.3504

............Membership Director: Robert [email protected] ............. 805.441.7063

........................................Advocate: Dave [email protected]....................... 805.801.9211

......................................Historian: Martin [email protected]

................................Newsletter Editor: Tim [email protected]

.....................................Safety Director: Ken [email protected] ........................... 805.489.9779

..................Director-at-Large: Kathleen [email protected] ........................ 805.528.6686

.................................Past President: Frank [email protected]

President’s Message continued

Yes, you can post your very own photo, of yourself or someone you would like to be mistaken for.

So Strava is something that adds a little fun to your rides, or a little competitiveness, or another way of keeping in touch with friends, or just more numbers. Whatever it is for you, have fun and enjoy the ride.

Dave Abrecht and Catherine Sullivan, at the top of the Wall on the Presidents Ride Feb 18, 2012, both Strava followers.

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Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle

Club Board MeetingAir Pollution Control District Auditorium

3433 Roberto Court, San Luis Obispo CATuesday, February 28, 2012, 5 p.m.

submitted by Craig Armstrong

Board members present: Robert Fuller Davis, Tom Roberts, Craig Armstrong, Chris Broome, Frank Mullin, Will Benedict, Bob Lindquist, Dave Abrecht, Martin Howell, Tim Long, and Kathleen McHugh. A quorum being present, the meeting was convened.

Guests present were Gary Havas and Dan Rivoire.

No one reported a conflict of interest with any agenda item.

The minutes of the January 31, 2012 meeting were approved (MSC: Abrecht/Roberts).

President Davis reviewed the following correspondence: (1) a contribution solicitation on behalf of CASA; (2) notification regarding the new website for the Gene Cerise Country Coast Classic; (3) a thank you from the Morro Coast Audubon Society for our donation; (4) a thank you from the Arroyo Grande police department for our donation for police bicycles; (5) a refund for our CABO dues; (6) a thank you from CAP-SLO Homeless Services for items donated by club members at the December potluck; (7) a update from Lupita Ayon, a recipient of a Shandon scholarship; (8) a request for financial support from the Cayucos Elementary School District; (9) a thank you from the Morro Bay 4th Committee for our donation; and (10) notification that the Santa Maria River bridge will be closed to cyclists during the bridge expansion project.

Chris Broome reported that club assets totaled $224,087, which includes $111,000 in receipts for Wildflower registration fees and clothing sales.

Dave Abrecht and Kathleen McHugh reported that the club’s participation at the Shandon open house went very well.

President Davis noted that the Bob Garing Award Committee will be meeting March 13th to review nominees for the award.

President Davis reviewed his meeting with the Cayucos Elementary School administration and noted that SLOBC had received a request for a donation to support the school’s health and fitness educational programs. The board approved a $1,000 contribution to the school (MSC:Roberts/Abrecht), and President Davis will recommend to the school that they work with the Bike Coalition to arrange a cycling related program.

President Davis reviewed the solicitation for contributions to support CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). The board concluded that although CASA is a worthwhile cause, their program is not cycling related and therefore declined to authorize a contribution.

President Davis noted that the Slabtown Rollers has submitted a capital projects funding application for $554 to fund a bike rack in Cambria. The Rollers will do the necessary site preparation work. Kathleen McHugh and Chris Broome volunteered to review the application and make a recommendation to the board.

President Davis noted that the club had received an offer of a contribution of a vintage bike to SLOBC. The consensus was that we suggest to the donor that the bike be contributed to the Bike Coalition.

Dan Rivoire and Bob Lindquist presented a proposal from the Bike Coalition to offer SLOBC members the opportunity to join the coalition at a discounted rate. The goal of the program is to grow the membership of the coalition in order to better promote bike safety and bike related projects in the county. The board agreed that the discounted membership program could be promoted via the SLO Coaster and other club communication channels (MSC:Mullin/Benedict).

Will Benedict noted that there are no written guidelines covering the volunteer programs for the club centuries and proposed that the board approve a written policy to guide new ride chairs and captains. After discussion, the board adopted the following policy (MSC:Abrecht/Benedict):

At the Wildflower and Lighthouse Volunteer Meetings, the Ride Chair will review the following process for club members to volunteer for the next ride. This policy along with a Volunteer Signup Form will appear in the April and September editions of the SLO Coaster.

1. The Volunteer sign-up process starts the day of the brunch for the previous ride. Club members can sign-up at the brunch, on the club website or by mailing in the Volunteer Signup Form.

2. Volunteer requests received at the brunch or online the day of the brunch or by mail prior to the day of the brunch will be given first priority with respect to desired assignments. All remaining open volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. The Volunteer Coordinator, with support from the Ride Chair and Job Captains, will resolve any issues related to volunteer staffing, the number of volunteers for any given job and specific volunteer assignments.


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Board meeting: cont. from page 3

President Davis noted that the club currently doesn’t have representatives at the local farmers markets to distribute information regarding the club. It was suggested that the best location for distributing such information would be at the bike valet locations. Dave Abrecht and Kathleen McHugh will review options for club representation at the various farmers markets and report back to the board.

President Davis noted that the SLOBC values identified at the previous board meeting could be condensed to two primary values, Fellowship and Service, and that those values should define our “vision” of success as an organization. Board members provided a number of suggestions as to how to best define the club’s vision, and President Davis will work on unifying those ideas into a global vision statement.

Dave Abrecht announced that SLOBC would be putting on the May 25 bike breakfast as part of Ride Share month.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:25 p.m.

MINUTES OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB

GENERAL MEETINGSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room

995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CAThursday, February 2, 2012 7:15 PM

submitted by Craig Armstrong

President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.

President Davis thanked John Long and Kathleen McHugh for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon, Joan and Harvey Petersen, John Long, Tom and Marti Roberts, and Jeanne Hanysz and Martin Howell for providing refreshments.

The minutes of the February 2, 2012 meeting were approved (MSC:Rutter/Mullin).

President Davis noted that the SLO Land Conservancy had honored Bob Lindquist as the inaugural recipient of the Barbara Baltimore Volunteer Award for his exceptional dedication and support for local land conservation and restoration.

President Davis reviewed the following correspondence: (1) a thank you from the Morro Coast Audubon Society for our donation; (2) a thank you from the Arroyo Grande police department for our donation for police bicycles; (3)

a thank you from CAP-SLO Homeless Services for items donated by club members at the December potluck; (4) a update from Lupita Ayon, a recipient of a Shandon scholarship; (5) a thank you from the Morro Bay 4th Committee for our donation; and (6) notification that the Santa Maria River bridge will be closed to cyclists during the bridge expansion project.

Representatives of the Cal Poly Radio Club attended the meeting and thanked the club for its donation.

Chris Broome reported that the club has paid out $43,000 in contribution so far this year and that club assets were $224,000 at the end of February.

Dan Rivioire advised members that the Bike Coalition had recently held its first general meeting and that the Coalition’s annual report is available on line. He also noted that Morro Bay had just approved a bike plan for the city. The Coalition is working with SLOBC to develop a program whereby club members could join the Coalition at a discounted rate.

Dave Abrecht reviewed procedures for contacting local law enforcement offices regarding non-emergency situations such as careless drivers endangering cyclists. Legislation providing for drivers to allow three clearance for cyclists has been reintroduced in

the legislature, and SLOBC will be hosting the May 25th Ride Share breakfast.

Gary Havas reported that the highway 58 rest stop for the Wildflower has been relocated to Shadow Run Winery and that Will Benedict will handle ride share duties since Gary will be out of the state.

Will Benedict reminded members to watch out for each other and ensure that no one is left behind on club rides. Designs for the Lighthouse should be submitted by the April 1 deadline.

Martin Howell reminded members that cards with safety information are available for pickup and suggested that members carry a tire boot to use in case of a cut in their tire.

The SLOBC community birthday card was passed on to Bruce Collier.

Roger Heathcote presented a program covering his family’s bike tour through the southern Czech Republic. The presentation included several mentions of ice cream and beer.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.




Ride Coordinator’s ReportBy Will Benedict

April 9/10/11: Spreckels/King City/San Miguel/Home RideThere is still an opportunity for you to join this three day supported ride that will stay in motels and eat in restaurants. The latest count is 5 women and 4 men and growing. Consider joining us for just the second day, Tuesday, April 10th, to ride from King City to San Miguel and/or for the private dinner party at the Basque Cafe on Tuesday night April 10th.Send me an email for full information and to let me know how you would like to participate.

May 5th: Wine Country Century, Santa Rosa, CASend me an email if you are registered and want to be included in the planning.

May is Bike MonthEach year SLOBC members have participated in Bike Month in various ways and this year will be no exception. The following are some ways that you can be involved:Put on a Bike Breakfast. They are planned for every Friday in May and every day of Bike to Work Week.Lead a recreational ride tailored to new riders or women.Lead a North county wine tasting ride.Volunteer at events that others are leading—opportunities will be defined as planning progresses.Let me know if you have ideas or something you want to do.

DETOURS

Santa Maria River Bridge Detour

Caltrans has begun work on widening the Santa Maria River Bridge between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. While construction is underway, bicyclists should use the following route:

· Southbound: follow Thompson road to Hwy. 166. Turn left (East). Turn right on Bull Canyon and right again onto Donovan road for entry into Santa Maria.

· Northbound: from Donovan, turn left onto Bull Canyon to its end at 166, left to Thompson Road, and right into San Luis Obispo county.

This condition is expected to continue until the Spring of 2014.

State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS RELEASE

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For traffic updates on other state highways in San Luis Obispo County, motorists can

call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website

at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/road_information.htm

Paso Robles 13th Street Bridge

In April 2012 ( and lasting approximately 12 months), work to reconstruct the 13th Street Bridge barrier over Hwy. 101 will begin. Motorists and cyclists are encouraged to use alternate routes because of traffic delays during construction.

WILDFLOWER VOLUNTEER BRUNCHSunday, April 29, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. To 2:00 p.m.

THE MORRO BAY COMMUNITY CENTER1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA

PLEASE NOTE: You are not automatically included in the brunch. You should have made the choice to attend the brunch when you signed up to volunteer. If you are unsure, please double check by logging into your private member area and hit the “Volunteer” tab. Under “Other Selections” check the box that says “will attend brunch” or leave the box unchecked if you can't attend. There is also room to add a guest. The cost for a guest to attend is $32.00. If you have RSVP'd and must cancel, please email [email protected] no later than April 20, 2012 or the Club will be charged $32.00.





Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site www.slobc.org under Ride Calendar.Submitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletter's Ride Calendar and web site are accurate.Submit any ride changes to Frank Mullin. This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at www.slobc.org.

Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the ride's safety and enjoyment. You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at www.slobc.org.

Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events.

Sunday

(8:30 AM) - Sunday Baywood / Los Osos Ride (B-2).

Show & Go from Nazarene Church (BP). Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement. Contact person: Jack Robison 772-7748.

(9:00 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2).Andreini's (AG). The length is about 35 miles. If you are riding from SLO, contact me ([email protected]) to see if we can join up. Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo). Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058).

Monday

(9:00 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3).Damon Garcia Sports Field. Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).

(9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2).Ben's House (SLO). Ride supports one riding group (pace, 12-14 MPH) to various destinations. Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time. Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803).

(9:00 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4).Atascadero Zoo. Distance: 35-40 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops. Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride. Contact leader to get on email distribution. Led by Kevin Matherly ([email protected]).

(9:00 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3).Atascadero Zoo. Distance: about 35 miles. Destinations: Santa Margarita, Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop. Route sheets / maps distributed via email prior to each ride, none available at the ride start. (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups.) Led by Glenn & Gail Vanderlinde ([email protected]).

Tuesday

(8:30 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-2/3).Show & Go from Nazarene Church (BP). Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement. Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group. Contact person: Marina Michel 528-1732.

Tuesday (6:00 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (B/C/D-2).

Gazebo (AG). Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group. Mileage varies according to available daylight. A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required. "We always go to dinner after the ride." Led by John Sasaki (474-1417).

Wednesday

(9:00 AM) - Flyers (D-3).These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding.

4 Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Led by Bill Buckalew (543-9940).11 French Park (SLO). Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197).18 Bob Jones Trail Head. Led by Steve Vines (202-8114).25 Food4Less (SLO). Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198).

(9:00 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2).This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a very social coffee break midway through the ride.

4 Bandstand (AG). Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058). As an alternative, Feeders are also invited to the SloPokes ride from Los Alamos.11 Santa Margarita Park. Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034).18 Food4Less (SLO). Led by Chuck Wheeler (541-1240).25 Bandstand (AG). Led by Roger Heathcote (929-8918).

(9:00 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2).These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour.

4 Los Alamos (Ferini Park). Note 9:30 start time. Meet at the flagpole and join Chris's birthday ride, with a shorter (26 mile) and a longer (32 mile) route. Led by Chris Fylling (934-0376). Starts at 9:30 AM.11 Links Golf Course (PR). Note 9:30 start time. The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso, about 26 miles. There'll be no coffee stop but option for lunch afterward at Kelly's/Hunter Ranch. Led by Dee & Scott McKelvie (610-1234). Starts at 9:30 AM.18 Hardie Park (Cayucos). Ride to coffee at Linn's in Cambria. Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660).25 Throop Park (SLO). Ride to Morro Bay and back. Led by Martin Howell (544-5389).

Pace Description Terrain Description

AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph. Regroups often. Waits for slowest rider. 1 Generally Flat

A Slow 9 to 12 mph average. Regroups occasionally. (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills

B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average. Regroups every 30 minutes. Waits for slower riders. (Frequent Feeders)

3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)

C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average. Regroups every 30-45 minutes. Waits for slower riders (Flyers)

4 Hard Hills (Hwy. 46 - coast to Paso Robles)

D Fast Averages over 16 mph. Requires experienced riders and pace line riding. (Tuesday Night Rides)

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Wednesday (continued)

(9:00 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4).Templeton Park. Distance: 35-40 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops. Route sheets / maps distributed via email prior to each ride. (See Monday’s ride for more info.). Led by George DiMundo ([email protected]).

(9:00 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2).Templeton Park. Distance: about 35 miles. Destinations: Santa Margarita, Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop. Route sheets / maps distributed via email prior to each ride. (See Monday’s ride for more info.) Led by Patti & Bill VanOrden ([email protected]).

Thursday

(8:30 AM) - Baywood / Los Osos Ride (B-2).

Show & Go from Nazarene Church (BP). Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement. Contact person: Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069.

Friday

(9:00 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3).Bandstand (AG). Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764).

(9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2).

Ben's House (SLO). Ride supports one riding group (pace, 12-14 MPH) to various destinations. Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time. Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803).

(9:00 AM) - Tortoises (A-1).This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short, easy, slow ride. We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour. We will also try to minimize hill climbing. A coffee stop is included.

6 Beach Ramp (GB). Ride to and around Arroyo Grande. Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567).

13 Dinosaur Caves Park (SB). Ride Five Cities with ocean views and fine company! Led by Bob Young (489-4755).

20 Santa Margarita Park. Ride north toward Atascadero. Led by George & Kay Birk (595-7124).

27 Old Edna. Ride to SLO. Might split the route -- very flat vs some hills (with Julie Jarvis leading one group). Brown bag lunch at Stedman home. Led by Gini Stedman (473-8287).

(9:00 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2).

Marriot Courtyard Hotel. Distance: about 35 miles. Destinations: Santa Margarita, Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop. See Monday’s ride info. Led by Monica Robinson ([email protected]).

(9:00 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4).Marriot Courtyard Hotel. Distance: 35-40 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Santa Margarita, Atascadero, Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops. See Monday’s ride info.. Led by Bill McBride [email protected]).

Saturday

(8:00 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4).Sotheby's Realty (Cambria). Variable itinerary, call for details. Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514).

(9:00 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2).Sixteenth Street Park (GB). Ride to Huasna and back, about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing. Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688).

(9:00 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3).The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes. The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable. More information at web page.

(10:00 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-3/4).Starbucks (King City). Distances 30 to 50 miles. Destinations: Mountains to left of us, mountains to the right of us, or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions. Water and snacks are available at Starbucks. Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee ([email protected]).

(10:00 AM) - Wanderers (B-3).Variable. The starting location will vary from week to week. The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers. The terrain will be varied. As we are always looking for new routes, we are eager for your suggestions! Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location. Led by John Kaiser ([email protected]).

April 7 (9:00 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3).

Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph. We will often do favorite rides from our web site. No one lost from view or left behind. Lunch after for those who want to join in. When: First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information. Hearst State Park. Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3,850 feet of climbing.

April 7 (7:30 AM) - Big Fig Ride (B-5).

Los Olivos. Let's ride our bikes up Figueroa Mountain and back down the other side, just like the US Postal team used to do. Led by Red Davis (772-0874). Driving directions to start: From Hwy 101 southbound, take Hwy 154 east to Grand Avenue/Figueroa Mountain Road. Turn right into Los Olivos, turn left at the flagpole and park in front of the porta-potties.

April 14 (7:30 AM) - Tax Day Ride (B-5).

Coast Union HS (Cambria). So what would you rather do, pay your taxes or ride your bike? Let's ride our bikes up Santa Rosa Creek Road and let Uncle Sam fend for himself. We will ride up Santa Rosa Creek Road to Hwy 46, turn right to Hwy 1 and back to Cambria - approximately 30 miles. Lunch at Main Street Grill. If rain is forecast for Saturday, we will ride on Friday instead. If you have not ridden Santa Rosa Creek before, please don't make this your first time. Led by Red Davis (772-0874). Driving directions to start: From Hwy 1 NB, turn right at the first signal (Ardath/Main). Cross Santa Rosa Creek and turn right on Santa Rosa Creek Road. Pass Leffingwell High School and turn into the next parking lot at Coast Union High School. Park near the tennis courts.















Directions to Starting LocationsAndreini's (AG)

Take 101 to Arroyo Grande, exit Grand exit, left 0.3 miles to Andreini's on left. Park in lot to the right.

Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero, take the Santa Rosa exit (218A), turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 1.4 miles, turn right on Highway 41, continue 0.2 miles to zoo on right.

Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande. Turn east 0.2 miles to Traffic Way, right 0.2 miles to Nelson St, left 0.1 miles to Short Street. Park on street.

Beach Ramp (GB)End of Grand in Grover Beach. Take 101 to Highway 1 off ramp in Pismo Beach. Go south 1 mile to Grand Avenue. Turn right into and go to the parking area.

Ben's House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. Go east 0.5 mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to Tank Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.1 mile to Alyssum Court, left one house -- Ben's house is first on left.

Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities. Exit at San Luis Bay drive. Go left on Ontario for 0.8 miles. Park in the lot on your left.

Coast Union HS (Cambria)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 and continue about 30 miles. Turn right on Ardath/Main for 1.1 miles, right on Santa Rosa Creek Rd for 0.7 miles to high school on right. Park near tennis courts.

Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit, east 0.4 miles to Higuera, left 0.2 miles to Tank Farm, right 1.5 miles to Broad, left 0.2 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way).

Dinosaur Caves Park (SB)Take 101 south to Spyglass Drive off ramp, go right to light, left on Shell Beach Road 1.4 miles to Cliff Avenue, right 0.1 mile to park on left.

Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. Go east 0.5 mile to Higuera, left 0.3 mile to Food4Less on your right.

French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. East 0.5 mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to Tank Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.4 miles to Fuller, left 0.1 mile to park (on the left).

Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande. Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street. Turn right past Ira's Bike Shop and left into parking lot. Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right.

Hardie Park (Cayucos)Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west (through Morro Bay) 19 miles to Cayucos Drive. Go west 0.2 miles to Birch, right to park.

Hearst State ParkExit 101 to Highway 1 west bound in SLO, continue 41.5 miles through Morro Bay, Cambria and San Simeon to park on the left.

Laguna Lake Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna exit in SLO. Going west, 0.7 miles to entrance to Laguna Lake Park on your right. Generally park in second lot to the left (near the bathrooms).

Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles. Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles, left onto Jardine Rd for 0.2 miles to golf course on left.

Los Alamos (Ferini Park)Take 101 almost 50 miles south of San Luis Obispo to first Los Alamos exit (onto Bell St). Continue about 1.5 miles to the park on your left.

Los OlivosTake 101 south past Santa Maria and Los Alamos. Exit at Highway 154, continue 2.8 miles to Grand Avenue, right two blocks to flagpole on left. Park in front of the porta-potties.

Marriot Courtyard HotelTake 101 (north or south) to the Spring St. exit, turn east onto 1st St, then south (left) onto So. Vine St. Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left; park along So. Vine St.

Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos. From 101, take Los Osos Valley Rd exit. Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd. Travel right about 1 mile to light, church is on your right.

Old EdnaFrom the north, take 101 to Marsh exit in SLO, turn onto March St for 0.4 miles, right 5.4 miles on Broad (Edna) Street, right on street just south of Old Edna for street parking. From south, take 101 to Price exit, continue 0.1 mile on Price Street, right 4.8 miles on Hinds Street (Price Canyon Road), left 0.2 miles on Edna Rd, left into onto to street before Old Edna for street parking.

Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita. Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right. After crossing the tracks, you will find the park to your right.

Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach, take Oak Park exit, left on Elcamino Real for 0.3 miles, right on Oak Park for 1.1 miles, right on Mentone and then into park on left.

Sotheby's Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west, continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd, then turn left onto Main St. Continue 0.4 miles to Sotheby's Realty on the right (east of Main).

Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City. Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle. Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking.

State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west 12 miles to the Los Osos/Baywood Park exit. Left to 0.3 miles to State Park Rd. Right 1.7 miles to marina parking area on the left.

Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton. Turn east for 0.2 miles to Old Country Road, turn left for 0.4 miles to 6th Street. Park is on your right.

Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west 0.8 miles to Foothill Blvd, left 0.3 miles to Ferrini Rd, right 0.1 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave, left 0.1 mile to park on right.



Life's a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m. at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero. Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at: [email protected] or 805-528-6686.

As the theme is 'Life's a Beach', wear your most 'beachie' outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table. As always, bring your own place setting (including:plate, bowl, glass, silverware, napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay). The club will provide coffee and tea as usual.

Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last name:A-G Salad, Side Dish, or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert

See you there!

HeroesBy Stu Goldenberg

Today (March 2) the Tortoise ride central feature was a ride up Cuesta Grade to the point where a real estate office, motel, and tunnel under the highway all come together. I refer to the tunnel as the “Bat Cave” even though I have never seen a bat in it. There was evidence of at least one family of birds moving in because of the mud formed nest near the ceiling. The ride up to the tunnel was extremely challenging because of unbelievable winds either in our face or as cross winds. So now that I have set the scene, the event that warrants the title of hero is for efforts by Cil Boughton and Janie Goldenberg. Someone had cleverly used bungee cords to strap some sort of wooden object to their vehicle. Needless to say, the bungee cords didn't hold and this sizable wooden thing, which looked like some sort of pulverized shelving when we went passed, was continuing to be smashed and launched by vehicles driving over the debris which was spread all across the highway. Most of us cycled on in order to avoid the flying shrapnel, but by the time Cil and Janie got there, law enforcement had shown up.

They stopped all the traffic and started cleaning up the roadway. Cil and Janie jumped off their bikes and joined in with the clean up efforts. As an aside, one of the CHP officers was surprised to see us cycling up the Grade because of the wind. He cycles up it regularly, then uses the “Bat Cave” to cross over to Stage Coach Road, and continues to cycle up to the top, where he enjoys his mountain bike rides. Thank you Cil and Janie, and those unidentified law enforcement officers that helped clear the roadway.





Advocate’s Report by Dave Abrecht

Three Foot Passing Law Reintroduced in the California State Senate

Senator Alan Lowenthal has reintroduced the three - foot passing bill in the California Senate. Senate Bill 1464 establishes a 3-foot minimum passing distance, and also allows drivers to cross the double yellow centerline, when safe, in order to give bicycles the required space. As you recall, the initial bill was approved by the legislature last year but vetoed by Governor Brown. The bill has been revised to address the governor’s concerns and the California Bicycle Coalition (CBC) is hopeful this year’s bill will become law. Passage and approval means California will become the 20th state to approve a safe passing law. The CBC will be working with representatives of the California Highway Patrol, Cal-Trans and the two California chapters of the AAA to gain their support for this revised bill.

This is where you come in. If you are a member of the Automobile Club of Southern California, the AAA chapter that serves San Luis Obispo County, I encourage you to write to the AAA ask them to support this legislation. Your status as both an AAA member and an active cyclist will carry weight with AAA leaders. Tell them your story and why this law will make our roadways safer for cyclists. Send your letters to:

Thomas V. Mc KernanChief Executive OfficerAutomobile Club of Southern California2601 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CA 90007-3254

You can also send a letter, e-mail or call our local State Senator, Sam Blakeslee, and urge him to support the legislation. Senator Blakeslee’s local address and phone number is:

605 Santa Rosa Street, Suite BSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401Phone: 805-549-3784

Use the link below to go to Senator Blakeslee’s web-site to send him an e-mail

http://cssrc.us/web/15/contact_me.aspx

The three-foot passing bill will receive its first Senate hearing in late March or early April. Thanks for taking the time to advocate for safe cycling. I’ll keep you posted about the bill’s progress.

Cleaning the Roads Ken Price SLOBC safety director

Here is a list of all the club members who came out to clean Ontario road on February 25th: Roger Heathcote, Warren Hockenbary, Ken Price, Clem Michel, Chris and Alyce Broome, John Long, Michael Gille, Tom Roberts, Marti Roberts, Heulan and Eva Brown, Harvey and Kathy Cohon, Marina Michel, Tim Rich, Gary Havas, Robert Fuller Davis, Dale and Sharon Sutliff, Stu and Janie Goldenberg, Martin Howell, Larry and Judy Rutter, Long and Minh Nguyen. We really do have an awesome club that is a real asset to our community in many different ways. Keep riding safely.





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The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet By Stu Goldenberg

The comic today is based on the following true story. The characters actually involved were a truck driver named Dave, who was driving a black 18 wheeler with California plates SEQ1, my daughter, Marni, riding a light blue Cannondale, and myself, also on a Cannondale. The location was somewhere on I40 in the Mojave Desert, in California. This section of I40 was off limits for cyclists at the time but we were told people rode it often and it was better than the old road, US 66. It is now open to cyclists. Marni and I were cycling east, toward Boston. Janie was temporarily delayed while her brother Bill had taken her back to Barstow to get her freewheel replaced. Hers had blown up that day, which was the one and only day we had a sag vehicle. We came across Dave at the side of the road. The hood of his huge truck was up. He said that his cell phone didn't work there and that he thought he needed a new water pump. We were well equipped with food and water because Bill had loaded us up. After all, we were cycling across the Mojave Desert and the temperatures were expected to be in the triple digits. We offered Dave food and water because he said he was out of stuff. He had been stuck all night. He took a couple bottles of water and a banana. He also asked us to call in his dilemma at the next call phone. We said we would. When we got to the call phone, we called and tried to answer the operator's questions, but didn't know what make engine, the size of it, which water pump manufacturer, or the likes. We suggested they send someone, like a CHP officer, to get the details, or a BIG tow truck. We assume Dave was rescued. At least we hope so. Other than flat tires, and my bottom bracket failing, the mechanical part of our trip went well. The bottom bracket failure and repair is another story in itself and I will save it for another time.

San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1585 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

CALENDAR:BOARD MEETINGApril 3rd, 5:00 P.M.

GENERAL MEETINGApril 5th, 7:00 P.M.

WF RIDEApril 28th, 7:00 A.M

WF BRUNCHApril 29th, 10:30 A.M.

JUNE POTLUCKJune 7th, 6:00 P.M.


April presentation

Robin Dery will do a presentation "about a self-supported family bike tour mostly on rail-trails in northern Idaho (the Couer D'Alene, Haiwatha, and Old Milwaukee Railroad trails). I'm used to solo bike touring, so this one was new for me: my sister, a brother, 3 adolescent nieces and nephews, and myself. "

April 2012 SloCoaster

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