• Upcoming SDBC Events and Rides
• SDBC Saturday Ride Status Update
• SDBC Sponsor Spotlight
• SDBC Clothing - 2021 75th Anniversary Club 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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2021 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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There are messages from several of the SDBC sponsors in the Sponsor Spotlight section.

• From the President
• From the Clothing Director
• From the Training Director

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 turns 75 in 2021.

For all those years our Club has grown, attracting some of the top racers in the U.S., building our Saturday ride program, getting more people on bikes, and conducting bike safety rodeos and helmet giveaways for kids. And, at last report, we are the only SoCal club still putting on races like the Barrio Logan Grand Prix and the Fiesta Island Time Trial series.

Through it all, your incredible support is what’s kept us at the front of the pack. Besides riding and racing with us when COVID restrictions are lifted, there are four things you can do now:

75 will be our best year ever. LET’S ROLL!

Mike McLaughlin
SDBC President
president@sdbc.org

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Long-time racer, cyclist, and biking advocate Julius (Jay) Cunanan was killed last Sunday when a motorcycle crashed into him. He was sweeping on the weekly 619 Barkada Bicycle Club ride on Otay Lakes Road, when the speeding motorcyclist hit him. Both Julius and the motorcyclist died at the scene. No other injuries were reported, and there’s no word on why the crash happened. Julius was the vice president and co-founder of the 619BCC. He was a popular figure and cycling supporter in the South Bay, and had many friends in cycling including members of SDBC and CycloVets. He was also a cat-3 racer, and competed in our Barrio Logan Grand Prix. The picture below is from 2017 when he came in 6th in the Category 5 Men’s race. He’s standing far right.

We opened our January 12th SDBC Board of Directors meeting in memory of Julius, realizing what a dangerous activity in which we are all engaged. Even more so when you can’t call for help. One witness said it took a long time for rescuers to arrive even though there were reportedly fire stations within 5 miles of the crash. The problem was poor cell phone service. To honor Julius it has been suggested solar-powered phones be installed in this popular biking area (Honey Springs / Great Western Loop). The County removed dozens of them from our freeways over the last few years. We agree. More on that another time. For now, we grieve for the Cunanan family and the members of the 619 Barkada Bicycle Club. He leaves behind a wife, children, and many friends. A Go Fund Me page for the family has been created at:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/julius-cunanan-gofundme?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

Mike McLaughlin
SDBC President
president@sdbc.org

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2021 SDBC Kit Design

Jersey Front	Bib Front
Jersey Back	Bib Back

Our first club store of the year has opened and closed! We can expect delivery on the items around February 12th. Please check this newsletter for the most recent store opening and closing dates!

As a reminder, if you have any questions about our club kit, please reach out to me directly. Pactimo is a small company and they cannot respond to all members of all of their teams!

Club masks are still available. They are currently at UCC. If you cannot make it there, please message me and I'll arrange something with you directly. They are $10/mask..

Thank you,
Vali Holroyd
SDBC Clothing Director
clothing@sdbc.org

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The SDBC Strava Challenge is back for January! Let's start 2021 off right with an achievable monthly cycling goal.

• What: Stava January Cycling Challenge - 400 kilometers (~249 mi) of riding in one month.
• When: Complete your riding by the end of January. .
• Where: You decide--outdoors, indoors, or a combination--your choice! All recorded mileage counts. Follow familiar routes or explore some new terrain!
• Prizes: Three lucky current SDBC members who complete the challenge will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate from one of our amazing sponsors. The winners will be drawn randomly from all who complete the challenge.
• Rules: Follow the Strava rules. You must make your ride public to show up on the leaderboard.
• How: Login to Strava, go to "Challenges", click on the "Ride" tab, find the January Cycling Challenge, then click on "Join Challenge": https://www.strava.com/challenges/January-2021-Cycling-Challenge
• Be sure that SDBC Powered by Spinergy pb UC Cyclery is linked in your profile as your club. To do this: Click "explore", search for SDBC in San Diego, click on SDBC Powered by Spinergy pb UC Cyclery, then click "join" and you're in!

Please stay healthy and safe so we can look forward to riding with you again in the future!

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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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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