• Upcoming SDBC Events and Rides
• SDBC Saturday Ride Status Update
• SDBC Sponsor Spotlight
• SDBC Job Bulletin Board
• Classifieds
• SDBC Clothing – 2020 Kit

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

Board of Directors Meeting 01/12/2021
To be conducted electronically via computer and telephone. Open to the membership & general public. Agenda will be posted online at www.SDBC.org no later than 72 hours before the meeting.

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

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2020 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 sponsors or click the logos to go the specific sponsor's web site.

For SDBC Member deals on Spinergy Wheels
click here

UCC will be selling Kickr bikes.
View more info in the Sponsor Spotlight section.

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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Let's Connect!

Seeking Positions

• Looking for technical project / program manager position in the San Diego area. Otto Kruse, ottokruse858@gmail.com, (858)342-3623, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ottokruse/

Positions Available  

Need a Job? 

If you need a job send details to the Weekly Update BEFORE noon Wednesday to be included in the Update blasted on Thursday. Keep it SHORT & SIMPLE - 25 words max. Be sure to include (a) your name and how people can contact you AND (b) a link to your resume or to LinkedIn / Facebook, etc. Send to weekly@sdbc.org. 

Have a Job Opening? 

Some out-of-work members might be a bit shy about disclosing that...so...if you have a job opening, please send details to the Weekly Update BEFORE noon Wednesday to be included in the Update blasted on Thursday. Keep it SHORT & SIMPLE - 25 words max. Be sure to include (a) how people can contact you AND (b) a link to the job description. Send to weekly@sdbc.org. 

Please carefully review what you submit. We will review content only for appropriateness. Please no politics and no profanity. Misspellings and grammatical errors will NOT be corrected.

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There are messages from several of the SDBC sponsors in the Sponsor Spotlight section.

• From the Special Events Director Holiday (Solo) Toy Ride This Weekend!
• From the Training Director
• November Fall Ride and Photo Contest Winners
• Classifieds
• From the San Diego County Bicycle Coalition Liason

Select a link from above or on the left to see what else is happening in the weeks ahead. Note: These links may not work in your email client

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

Please note that when viewing this email using Gmail the message may be clipped - if you do not see the SDBC logo and copyright at the bottom of the email then look for a link at the bottom left of the page to view the entire message.

SDBC branded masks are now available at UC Cyclery. Please tell any sales person that you would like to purchase a mask (or more!). You may either pay with cash (exact cash please) or via Venmo. If you want to pay by Venmo, please text me directly at 925-858-0086 and I'll provide instructions. If you cannot make it to UCC, please contact me and we can work out a pickup scenario. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday!

Thank You,

Vali Holroyd
SDBC Clothing Director
vdholroyd@gmail.com

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Christmas is upon us! The Kroc Center really needs our help to provide for all the families in need. Santa is disappointed that he won't be able to see all your smiling faces however, our annual Santa Ride will be in small groups this year. Form a small group of 3-10 of your typical ride buddies and do your own Toy Drive to the Kroc Center dressed in your best Christmas costume on Dec 12 or 13. See the website for details or last week's email.

Or you can donate online via one of the two gift registries:

1. Angel Tree of Kroc Center San Diego via Walmart
2. The Kroc Center Wish list on Amazon

Or you can drop off toy or food donations at UCC in the box just inside the door.

Also, see the details on Facebook.

Thank you very much for your assistance,

Rod Stubbs
SDBC Special Events Director
specialevents@sdbc.org

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Thank you to everyone who entered our first ever Ride and Photo Contest!! All of our winners took to the dirt to escape (can you blame with them with the year we've had) with a variety of routes and some adventure-inspiring pics!!

Grand prize winner of a $200 Specs Optometry gift certificate: Bea Dormoy!
Gift card winners: Andy Gurney, Rene Leva, and Esther Walker!

"Nothing says Fall like riding awesome single track" says Bea Dormoy. Her route wound through the fall follage in the Cuyamacas and past a flock of turkeys at the trailhead. Check out her route here.

Andy put on his climbing legs, and rode up Palomar Mountain on the lightly-travelled Nate Harrison Grade. Esther rode the Big Laguna Loop on her mtn bike, and Rene took out his gravel bike to hit some great trails in the coastal canyons. Well done everyone! Check out photos of their adventures on SDBC social media. And special thanks to Specs Optometry (https://www.specsoptometry.com/) for providing the grand prize! What, you missed this contest? Well, keep your eyes open for another contest for January 2021!

Charlie Sykes                                Renee Robinson
SDBC Training Director                    Vice President
training@sdbc.org                         vicepresident@sdbc.org

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Southern California is currently under a State of California Stay-at-Home mandate. The County of San Diego's current health order reflects the stricter rules. To remain in compliance, the SDBC Saturday Rides will continue to be suspended. We encourage you to continue riding for your physical and mental health while keeping in mind the stricter guidelines just issued. This is the verbiage taken from the State's website:

"Members of the same household are encouraged to maintain physical and mental health by safely going to a park, a beach, hike, walk, or bike ride with members of their own household. Californians are also encouraged to keep connected with loved ones virtually."

Please do not gather at UC Cyclery on Saturday mornings. If you choose to ride with a friend or two from there, please leave the parking area quickly and do not form large groups. Let's all stay healthy and safe while we ride out this recent surge in the pandemic.

Charlie Sykes
SDBC Training Director
training@sdbc.org

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SDBC Member Exclusive Discounts on Spinergy Wheels

Spinergy offers some great deals reserved for SDBC members only
Visit www.Spinergy.com and login with
Username: SDBC20
Password: PBOteam20!
to view current offers. You must provide your current SDBC Membership card and a photo ID for these Spinergy deals.

UC Cyclery has an opening for a Part/Time Sales Associate!

UC Cyclery is looking for a part/time sales associate. If you or someone you know is passionate about bikes, wants to work in a fun, fast-paced team environment, and is savvy in everything bike-related (can be on road or off-road) please contact Vali Holroyd at vdholroyd@gmail.com

UC Cyclery will soon have the brand new KICKR BIKE in stock!! The KICKR BIKE offers unprecedented innovations such as integrated grade changes, customizable gearing, and simulated shifting to create the most powerful, personalized, and realistic indoor training experience. As soon as it is in stock, we will let the club know. You will have to come see it to believe it!

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Specs Optometry is a full-service Optometry and Optical shop with 3 locations in San Diego to see you. They accept most insurance and have the largest selection of eyewear featuring independent brands.

Routine eye exams are critical to your overall health. Eye Exams not only help with vision trouble, but can detect many health problems in their early stages.

Sitting in front of the computer or phone too much? Specs has Blue Light Glasses in stock starting at $50.

Time to upgrade your riding eyewear? Want something different? Specs is excited to feature Alba Optics. Hand made in Italy, Alba brings back iconic shapes of the past with the latest modern technology. Specs also carries Oakley, Vaurnet, and a few other performance eyewear brands.

DonÕt forget to use up your FSA before the end of the year. Use your SDBC discount and put it towards a new pair of glasses.

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For sale

Mavic Ksyrium SLS Clincher Road Bike Wheelset Shimano/Sram 9/10/11 Speed Bladed Spokes, alloy rims, used with care, came stock with my bike. (No cassette or tires) $300 firm
Contact email patmurra@gmail.com

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