• SDBC Kit Fit & Club Night
• SDBC Annual General Membership Meeting
• Attention 2016 Perpetual Trophy Winners
• 66th Annual M*G*E Racing/SDBC Turkey Ride
• Black & Green Friday Ride
• 22nd Annual SDBC Joshua Tree Trip
• SDBC Borrego Springs Trip Report
• SDBC Clothing - New Design Coming Soon!
• Sunday Ride - Riders Choice
• Recent Race Results

Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/33-0640963 and Amazon donates to San Diego Bicycle Club Inc.

Instead of logging in through "amazon.com" you log-in through “smile.amazon.com.”  Very easy to use. It is EXACTLY the same shopping experience.  Nothing changes except SDBC receives contributions from Amazon.

SDBC 2017 Sponsors

We have some new sponsors this year - Spinergy, Bonnici Law Group, and Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering.

Emerald Textiles will continue as our title sponsor, UC Cyclery is continuing as our official bike club and sponsor of the men's and women's Cat 1/2 teams, and many sponsors that have supported us for years will continue to support us this year.

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.

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.

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SDBC Fit Kit Night

Fit Kit Night will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Monday, November 27, 2017 at UC Cyclery. See the Kit Fit Night notice for more details.

The 2017 regular jersey and all other clothing items are still available at the clothing store site. Visit the Pactimo Team Store to order.

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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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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The holiday season is getting into full swing and there are plenty of activities to help you escape the everyday grind.

And we're not done yet - watch for more next week.

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.

It’ll Be Our Best Ever SDBC Club Night!

Food & Fun ~ all free

• $2,000 in raffle prizes
• 8,616 square inches of pizza!
• Beer, soft drinks, water & cookies

The Big Unveiling

• See the design for the 2018 kit
• A full Fit Kit will be available ~ Try on styles & sizes before ordering

Killer Deals

• Great Club Night-only discounts including:
• 10% discounts on bikes - no discount limit
• 10% of Garmin products
• 20% off parts & accessories
• Surprise discounts - get a list when you arrive
• SDBC Gift memberships available for purchase

Club Night is a great time make your wish list, and to shop for gifts for all the cyclists in your life.

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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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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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This is a 60 mile "Fun Ride", NOT a Race!

Leaves at 8:30am sharp from La Jolla Village Square. No Fee, No Sag, No Patch, just a good old fashion Fun Ride, and a great way to get ready to pig-out later in the day!

Please ride safely and obey all traffic laws and never more than "two on a breast!"

Remember it's not whether you win or lose, but it's how much fun you have!

The object is to Hunt Turkeys, Not be One! "Happy Thanksgiving"

The Strava Ride Route for this event is here.

The MapMyRide Ride Route is here.

Info: Ralph Elliott - 619-239-4321 or email ralph@mgeracing.com

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Join SDBC the day after Thanksgiving for a Black Friday ride! A moderate pace ride departs at 9 a.m. from the Karl Strauss Tasting Room located at 5985 Santa Fe St., San Diego, CA 92109.

Wear your SDBC club kits!

The Ride is free & open to everyone.

Free beer & pizza for SDBC members. $20 for non-members.

Wear your Black and Green!

Please RSVP on our Facebook page

Strava Ride Route is here

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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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Fifty one riders and sag drivers gathered at 7 am for a chilly 7:30 start, on the way to Borrego Palm Canyon campground 75 miles down the road. The weather was beautiful. The winds were predicted to be 4-5 mph, but the headwinds did show themselves around Santa Ysabel. The group chose different routes, with some staying on the pavement and some going for the dirt roads of Black Canyon.

All arrived safely with the first rider in before 2, and most others in by 3. Well, one was missing and after many calls, texts and attempts to reach her via Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat, we found out she did not feel well, and had turned back, turned off the phone and slept. Glad she was OK and blame a text lost in cyberspace for the snafu.

A smaller group headed up Montezuma Valley Road Sunday, while the one way riders and sag drivers went for rides and hikes before heading out. Again, the first rider was in before 2 and all others in by 3. I think this is the earliest I have ever been able to get home.

It was a really great group-- best ever, I think. Everyone pitched in to help with cooking and camp chores. They were on time coming and going.

Thanks to all who helped, but special thanks to Josh Bonnici for being the beer "sponsor" and choosing a variety that had everyone happy. (He kept trip expenses under budget.) Also, a special thanks to Jim Ralph for his on the road sag support.

The food was great, the stories around the campfire were entertaining, the weather perfect and the meteor shower a nice bonus.

Same time, next year? I hear there may be another freshly baked, warm pineapple upside down cake.

Linda Webb

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Year to date - 97 Firsts, 78 Seconds, 57 Thirds, 473 Top Ten Finishes. Results for the last 60 days listed.

Fiesta Island Time Trials 11/12/2017
Merckx Classic (Men):  Leon Mack:  1st
Merckx Modern (Men):  Mik Vuckovich:  2nd
40K Open Male:  Peter Gierga:  2nd

Juniors Rule Winter Scholastic Series 11/04/2017
Junior 11-12 Mixed: Natalie Wang: 2nd,
Junior 10 and Under Mixed: Aaron Wang: 1st
Junior 10 and Under Mixed: Lorenzo Wenger: 2nd

Fiesta Island Time Trials 10/22/2017
Merckx Classic (Men):  Leon Mack:  1st
Merckx Modern (Men):  Mik Vuckovich:  4th
Men 55+:  Dan Goese:  4th
40K Open Male:  Peter Gierga:  3rd

SoCal Cross Crossitas 10/22/2017
Men Master 55+: James Perren: 5th

2017 Masters Track Cycling World Championships 10/8/2017-10/15/2017

Individual Pursuit 10/9/2017
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 8th

Scratch Race 10/9/2017
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 2nd (silver medal)

Team Pursuit 10/10/2017
Women 35-54: Pat Murray (SDBC),
   Michelle Seidel, Danielle Cooper: 9th

500m Time Trial 10/12/2017
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 6th

Points Race 10/14/2017
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 3rd (bronze medal)

Team Pursuit 10/14/2017
Men 55-64: Roger Lovett (SDBC),
   Steve Diamond, Daniel Rock, and Dave Morgan 10th

SCNCA Masters Track Championships 9/23/2017-9/24/2017

500m TT 9/23/2017
Men 45-49: Miki Vuckovich: 6th
Women 35-39: Tessa Riley: 2nd
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 2nd

Team Sprint 9/23/2017
Women 35+: Pat Murray, Bea Dormoy: 2nd

Scratch Race 9/23/2017
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 3rd

Points Race 9/23/2017
Men 45-49: Miki Vuckovich: 5th
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 3rd

200m TT 9/24/2017
Men 45-49: Miki Vuckovich: 5th

2k Individual Pursuit 9/24/2017
Men 45-49: Miki Vuckovich: 5th
Men 55-59: Roger Lovett: 2nd
Women 50-54: Pat Murray: 3rd

Team Pursuit 9/24/2017
Women 35+: Pat Murray, Tessa Riley,
     Bea Dormoy: 1st
Men 55+: Roger Lovett and Team: 2nd

Madison 9/24/2017
Roger Lovett, Pat Murray: 5th

Sprint 9/24/2017
Men 45-49: Miki Vuckovich: 5th

To report any errors or omisions contact your team race director. All race results are posted as received from the team directors.

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