• 31st Annual Light Up A Life Toy Ride
• SDBC Annual General Membership Meeting
• SDBC Clothing - Order your 2019 Kit
• Attention 2017 Perpetual Trophy Winners
• 26th Annual Parade of Lights Party
• 28th Annual Orphan Ride
• Upcoming SDBC Events and Rides
• Bike Coalition Corner
• Recent Race Results
• Classifieds

Do you shop at Amazon.com? If so, it’s easy for you to help SDBC receive donations from Amazon to SDBC. Just use the “Amazon Smile” charitable process in your account. Amazon Smile funnels a small percentage of their eligible purchase revenue to SDBC if you activate Amazon Smile in your account and choose “San Diego Bicycle Club” as the beneficiary nonprofit.

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.

For more information about anything listed below that is not in this weekly update visit the SDBC web site

Toy Ride 12/8/2018
All Saturday rides will leave UCC and ride to Joan Croc Center

Annual Membership Meeting 12/11/2018
Board member elections - nominations accepted for any position

Parade of Lights 12/16/2018
Chili cook-off while watching the parade of lights

Orphan Ride 12/25/2018
Ride from Ralph Elliot's house to the ferry landing on Coronado Island - take the ferry back

New Years Day Ride 1/1/2019
Ride on the empty roads to Escondido and return along the coast

To report any errors or omissions email weekly@sdbc.org.

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2018 SDBC 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.

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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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 you have not sold it you can re-submit your ad.

For Sale: 2015 M/L Giant Propel Advanced SL Frameset + High End Components

Posted: 12/6/2018

• Advanced SL Grade Composite frame with Integrated Seatmast
• Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite fork with OverDrive 2 Steerer
• Electronic Shifting readyGiant SpeedControl SL Ti brakes
• Sram Red22 FD, RD, Brifters and Crankset - Giant Contact SL Stem and Handlebar
• Electronic Shifting ready
• Giant SpeedControl SL Ti brakes
• Sram Red22 FD, RD, Brifters and Crankset
• Giant Contact SL Stem and Handlebar

Size: M/L (see size guide in pictures)

My Input: This bike was a confidence builder as I worked up to A rides.  The power transfer is fantastic, and the way it slips through the air is very noticeable.  It's in fantastic shape, probably 1300-1500 miles on it and I challenge you to come find a flaw on this baby.
Giant Catalog Copy: Proven through 3rd party wind tunnel tests to be more aerodynamic from every yaw angle tested when compared to other leading aero road bikes, Propel Advanced SL sets a new standard for speed.  The Advanced SL-grade composite frame is engineered with AeroSystem Shaping Technology, which saves 12-36 seconds over a distance of 40km at a speed of 40 kph compared to key aero bike competitors - with zero compromises in weight or stiffness and technologies including the SpeedControl SL brake system, integrated seatmast and internal cable routing.  The result is clear: Propel Advanced SL is faster from every angle.

No wheels are included with this sale.

$1750.00 takes the whole enchilada.

Size Guide

 

Contact: Scott Weiss
Email: scottweiss23@gmail.com

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For Sale: Bianchi Road Bike

Posted: 11/22/2018

Reduced to $688 !

• Limited Edition 1885 Bianchi road bike
  (Commemorating the year that Edoardo Bianchi opened the bike shop)
• Carbon forks, seat post and bar stem
• Ultegra components
• Aluminum frame
• Bottom bracket center to top of seat post clamp 54 cm
• Seat post extension up to 68 cm
• Good for person 5'10" to 6'2"
• Standard chainset 53-39
• Cassette 12-25 sprockets
• Clean low mileage bike
• $688 OBO

Contact: Debbie Kinsinger
Phone:760-846-2649 (call or text)

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For Sale: Sidi Dominator MTB Shoes

Posted: 11/15/2018

• Sidi Dominator 5-Fit Mountain Bike Shoes
• Size 42, US 8.5
• 2-Bolt
• Worn only twice
• Originally priced at $249.99
• Sell for $190

Contact: Barb Trenchi
Email: btrenchi@yahoo.com
Phone: 619-723-4259

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• The Annual SDBC Toy Ride is this Saturday, December 8th - all rides from UCC will follow the usual route to Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
• The Annual Membership Meeting is next Tuesday, December 11th - Show your support for the club by attending the meeting to vote for the 2019 BOD and several of the perpetual awards.
• The 2019 Kit is available - order now for January delivery
• Many rides and events are listed so get out your calendars and start blocking out the time to particpate!

Select a link from above or 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.

Saturday,
December 8th

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

Join San Diego Bicycle Club for the 31st annual "Light Up A Life Holiday Toy Ride" on Saturday, Dec. 8th, 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.

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.

Route: http://www.strava.com/routes/1132232

Rod Stubbs
SDBC Special Events Director
specialevents@sdbc.org

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The Annual Membership Meeting Is Next Tuesday -
We Need You There!!!

The annual membership meeting is Tuesday, December 11th from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

La Jolla Village Square Community Room - downstairs next to the theaters.

On the agenda:

• Nomination & election of officers and directors for 2019
• Voting for Ride Leader of the Year, Teammate of the Year, and Cyclist of the Year.
• The Annual Report from the President.
• Other business.

The agenda will be on line no later than Saturday, December 8th.

Nominations will be taken from the floor, as well as by slate per Club By-laws Section III-C.

The following slate of nominees has been prepared and approved for nomination by the 2018 Board of Directors:

The position of Special Events Director is open.  If you are interested in this, or any other officer or director position, please contact Mike McLaughlin at: president@sdbc.org.  Competition is encouraged!

Charlie Sykes
SDBC Secretary
secretary@sdbc.org

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Attention All SDBC 2017 Perpetual Trophy Winners

Please bring your trophys from last year to our SDBC Annual Elections Club Meeting Tuesday 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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Jersey Front	Bib Front
Jersey Back	Bib Back
Subject to change; additional sponsor logos possible.

2019 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.

To purchase SDBC clothing browse to the club web site to get the team password under Members->SDBC Clothing. Then visit the Pactimo Team Order web site and use the SDBC team password to gain access to the store. Please note that during checkout if it is the first time you have ordered clothing from Pactimo, you will need to register to create your an 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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New Name for Our 2019 Racing Teams

We’re changing the name of our race teams.  Currently the teams race under the name, “SDBC/Emerald Textiles p/b UC Cyclery” (p/b means “presented by”).

Spinergy is our new Title Sponsor, which means our 2019 racing teams need a new name.  And it’s..."SDBC Powered by Spinergy p/b UC Cyclery”.  “Powered by Spinergy" was the big favorite at the recent Club Night, and is the preferred wording by Spinergy.  The new name has the approval of USAC, and the unanimous endorsement of the Club’s Executive Committee.  The USAC website has been updated.

This is the name all USAC licensed racers should be using on their 2019 licenses and on race registrations.

Racers:  Welcome to “SDBC Powered by Spinergy p/b UC Cyclery”!

Niven Howlett
SDBC Sponsorship Director
sponsorship@sdbc.org

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Thanks everyone who voted in the Coalition board elections. Our own Linda Webb got the most votes!

One of my internet cycling advocacy friends, engineer, blogger and author of "Bicycling StreetSmarts",  John S. Allen, quoted me in his club's newsletter this week.  I was rambling about why groups often pass other cyclists too closely.  Take a look and let me know what you think.

www.crw.org/sites/files/wheelpeople/WPP201812.pdf

Here are some upcoming holiday bicycling events:

• Saturday, December 8, 8:30 am - SDBC Holiday Toy Ride @ UC Cyclery
• NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER - Annual SDCBC Holiday Joy Ride and Golden Gear Awards - Thursday, December 13, 5:30 pm.Click here to register

Serge Issakov
SDBC Bike Coalition Liaison
bikecoalition@sdbc.org

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San Diego Bay
Sunday December 16th

It’s time for some Chili on the Bay

Join Ralph for the 26th Annual
Parade of Lights Party
on the San Diego Bay

Sunday December 16, 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)
• Pat Murray (2016)
• Victor Hupp AND David Landham (2017)
• YOUR NAME COULD BE HERE FOR 2018

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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Sunday, Christmas Day,
December 25, 2018

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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Year to date - 78 Firsts, 54 Seconds, 50 Thirds, 407 Top Ten Finishes. Results for the last 60 days listed.

Morena Valley Cyclocross 11/18/2018
Men Master 55+: James Perren: 8th Place

Lake Casitas CX 11/04/2018

CBR Resume Builder # 2 11/11/2018
Men Cat 4: Fern Hernandez: 6th

2018 Masters World Track Championships 10/6/2018-10/12/2018

Individual Pursuit 10/7/2018
Women 50-59: Pat Murray: 7th
Women 45-49: Riikka Aramo: 8th

Team Pursuit 10/8/2018
Women 35-54: Pat Murray and team: 4th

500M Time Trial 10/10/2018
Women 65+: Lan Tran: 1st (World Champion)

Points Race 10/12/2018
Women 35-44: Trina Jacobson: 10th

Team Sprint 10/11/2018
Women 35-54: Pat Murray and team: 8th
Women 55+: Lan Tran and team: 5th

SoCal Cross SCPS1: Calimesa Cyclocross 10/21/2018
Junior Girls 15-18: Stella Hale: 3rd
Masters Men 35+ B (CX 3-5): Maison Chen: 3rd
Masters Women 35+ Kim Jaya: 2nd
Masters Women 45+: Pat Murray: 3rd

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

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