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  Marilyn Detloff
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SDBC 2017 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.

Interested in advertising with us? Please email our Sponsorship Director for details.

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If you are unable to view the Weekly Email Update correctly, you can view an archived copy here. All corrections are also posted to the online version as well.

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A Note From the Clothing Director
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2018 SDBC Kit Design

The 2018 SDBC Kit was unveiled to SDBC members Monday night and the Pactimo store is now open. Click the images for larger views. Order soon to have your kit for the January training camp.

To access the Team Store from the club web site, click on Members, 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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In this Issue - November 30, 2017

We made it through the Thanksgiving weekend with plenty of riding an abundance of vittles. Now it's on to the December events for more holiday cheer!

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.

Annual SDBC Meeting

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Monday, December 11, 2017
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Doors open at 7:15 p.m.

La Jolla Village Square Community Room – across the parking lot from UC Cyclery, and down next to the theaters.

We’ll be electing officers and board members for 2018, plus voting on these top honors: "Cyclist of the Year,” "Ride Leader of the Year," and "Teammate of the Year."

All SDBC members are eligible to seek election & vote.

Contact Jim Swigart (president@sdbc.org) or Mike McLaughlin (treasurer@sdbc.org) for details.

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30th Annual SDBC Light Up A Life Holiday Toy Ride

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Saturday,
December 9th

Tell your buddies, call a friend, post it on your social media page - just get the word out!

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Image of Santa on toy rideJoin San Diego Bicycle Club for the 30th annual "Light Up A Life Holiday Toy Ride" on Saturday, Dec. 9th, to benefit the Salvation Army. The 50-mile round trip ride starts at 8:30 am at UC Cyclery located at La Jolla Village Square.

Riders are asked to bring an unwrapped toy to carry to the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, located at University Ave. and 69th Street. Led by Santa Claus, the ride is holiday pace (slow), and everyone is welcome. The Salvation Army is collecting toys for children of all ages–toys for older children are especially appreciated–as well as canned or boxed nonperishable food.

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Decorate your bike in the holiday spirit. Prizes will be awarded before the ride begins to the best-decorated adult rider, junior rider, and tandem riders.

 

Every year the Salvation Army invites hundreds of San Diego families to select from the toys collected at the holiday distribution center.

Info: Ralph Elliott 619-239-4321
ralph@mgeracing.com
Route: http://www.strava.com/routes/1132232

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Attention All SDBC 2016 Perpetual Trophy Winners

Please bring your trophys from last year to our SDBC Annual Elections Club Meeting Monday December 11th in the Community Room at La Jolla Village Square, lower level. Thank you.

If you cannot bring the trophies to the meeting then either drop off the trophys at UCC or make arrangements to drop them off at Ralph Elliott's house, 1058 22nd St, San Diego, 92102, ASAP!

Please don't let this linger - we need to get the trophies engraved for this year's winners.

Ralph Elliott - 619-239-4321

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22nd Annual SDBC Joshua Tree National Park Trip

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Nov. 30 – Dec. 3, 2017

Come on out to this outstanding place! Bring your Mountain bike, non technical riding, Road Bike, Hiking Boots, Climbing Shoes & Ropes, Camping gear, Telescope, Easy Boy Chair, Lots of Water, and some food and drinks.

Arrive either Thursday or Friday night. We will be camping at Jumbo Rocks, and spending the weekend Climbing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Eating & Drinking, Star Gazing, or just enjoy doing nothing! Bring your own Food and Drinks, and something to share for our "group meal" on Saturday night. Yes, it can be cold; So don’t forget some Firewood to help stay warm!!!

There is NO Water in Joshua Tree Park, so bring LOTS!

If you want to go please call Ralph Elliott at 619-239-4321 or email ralph@mgeracing.com

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70th Annual SDBC Banquet of Champions
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The San Diego Bicycle Club annual banquet will be held on January 29th.

Watch for more information in upcoming weekly updates, or contact the Special Events Director at specialevents@sdbc.org

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25th Annual Parade of Lights Party

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San Diego Bay
Sunday December 17th

It’s time for some Chili on the Bay

Join Ralph for the 25th Annual
Parade of Lights Party
on the San Diego Bay

Sunday December 17, 2017

The Chili Cook-off format will continue again this year. Ralph would be honored to have our guests serve as judges for the Chili Cook-off.

If you feel a bit more adventuresome please bring your Chili to the party!

Previous winners:

  • Robert Citrano (2006)
  • Lindsay Bunn (2007)
  • Ralph Elliott (2008)
  • David Landman (2009)
  • Windy Storm (2010)
  • Eric Landman (2011)
  • Beth Landman (2012)
  • Tom Welch (2013)
  • Victor Hupp (2014)
  • Victor Hupp (2015)

Location: On Harbor Island, San Diego Bay, near the public parking lot directly across from the Hilton Hotel. Look for Ralph’s big red truck with camper and flags. Remember parking is limited at this event so first come, first served.

Don’t let parking keep you away! Be creative: Ride your bike, take a cab, hitchhike, park at Spanish Landing and walk, skate, ride your scooter, or use the valet parking at the Hilton.

Time: Chili cooks should arrive by 3:30pm. Judges should start to arrive at 4:00pm for the 5:00pm “Chili on the Bay cook-off”.

What to bring: Warm clothes, Beverages of your choice, lawn chairs, blankets, a cheerful attitude, and a empty stomach! A public restroom is conveniently located within walking distance from our location.

Hope to see ya at the Parade of Lights

Questions - contact Ralph Elliott at (619-239-4321)
Or Email: Ralph@mgeracing.com

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27th Annual Christmas Day Orphan Ride

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Sunday, Christmas Day,
December 25, 2017

Sunday December 25th, 8:30am

25 miles around San Diego Bay and back on the Ferry.

Meet at 1058 22nd Street in Golden Hill at Ralph’s. We will have coffee, donuts, juice and snacks before the ride. Do the ride, "Holiday Pace", drink coffee-mochas on Coronado Island, ride the Ferry back home to Ralph’s.

Back at about 12:15 in the afternoon, and don't forget to bring some money for the Ferry.

Merry Christmas & Enjoy the Ride!

Sincerely,
Ralph Elliott, 619-239-4321

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SDBC New Years Day Metric Century

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Sunday January 1st, 2018

Celebrate the New Year with a Fun Ride! Leaves at 8:30am from La Jolla Village Square, UC Cyclery.

Route: Out Miramar Road, Pomerado Road, through Poway, RB, over Lake Hodges, into Escondido, over to San Marcos, out Palomar Airport Road to the Coast Highway, down the Coast Highway to Java Depot, then back up Torrey Pines to the Finish!

No Fee, No Patch, No Sag, just a great way to start your 2017 training miles and miss a little football!

Happy New Year & Enjoy the ride!

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Sunday Ride

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Riders Choice

Meet at UC Cyclery at 8:30am

We will meet up at UCC, collaborate on a route, and have great ride.

Our focus will be on teamwork and riding with speed and efficiency with the, “Rubber side down and the helmet side up.”

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