• 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.

What a great year 2021 promises to be - if we can get past “The Rona” - that’s what a friend of mine from Florida calls it.

SDBC has been racing for 75 years, and 2021 might just be our best year ever. Take our Women’s Team…

Nine years ago our Women's Team – as well as our Men’s 1-2 Team – was all but gone. Most of women had left when the former Men’s 1-2 Director left SDBC. Our Sponsorship Director had resigned, and our FITT Director was about to. Jim Ring had just become president, and I the Club’s new treasurer. We had some money in the bank, but many of our income sources were at severe risk. What a mess!

Bea Dormoy stepped into the breach, taking control of the remnants of the Women’s team, working steadily for several years to rebuild it. We owe a huge debt to Bea – she built the foundation. THANKS BEA!

Esther Walker took over for her, continuing to attract new racers, expanding all categories, and giving team members not only the chance to race but to build lasting friendships. THANKS ESTHER!

Now, in 2021, we have 37 members - our largest group of women in SDBC history; a living tribute to Bea and Esther.

We’ve grown so much we’ve had to split the management of the teams, which now have two directors. While still racing for us, Esther has turned over the reins to Katherine Nadler (Cat 1-2-3) and Beril Polat (Cat 4 - Masters). Very exciting! SDBC is thriving while others are fading.

Through it all, the incredible participation of each and every one of you, and your financial support, is what’s kept us at the front of the pack. Running this great 501(c)(3) charitable organization is not a race; there is never a finish line. Every year our racing teams build on the past, and so does our management team of volunteers.

Folks please believe me when I say we need you now more than ever. We’re a riding club that isn’t riding, and a racing club that isn’t racing. It’d be all to ease to lose momentum. Please don’t let that happen. There are four things you can do now right now:

DONATE Of course, Title sponsors pay $15,000 for the privilege, and that’s what we’re raising. Your donation at of any amount is truly appreciated and helps us reach our $15,000 goal. JOIN THE PRESIDENT'S CLUB SDBC President Mike McLaughlin invites you to join him in “The President’s Club” by making a donation of $1,000 or more. The Club is limited to 10 people and businesses, all helping raise $10,000 towards the Title Sponsorship.

Wait 'til you hear about our other 2021 teams! You'll understand why I believe... That with your help, 2021 will be the best year ever!

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

Mike McLaughlin
SDBC President
president@sdbc.org

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2021 SDBC Kit Design

Jersey Front	Bib Front
Jersey Back	Bib Back

Just a heads-up that Pactimo's factory will be closed for Chinese New Year, so the next order will close next week on January 31st, and the delivery will be on or about March 8th. If you have any questions about the kit (fit, delivery, etc.) please contact me directly - please do not contact Pactimo!

Masks are and will continually be available at UCC. They are $10 per mask, exact cash or Venmo. If you want to Venmo, please text me at 925-858-0086 and we will arrange payment prior to picking up the mask.

Have a great week!

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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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.

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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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