There were a couple of injuries on this ride and I hope Norm and JoLynn are feeling better!

Thanks also go to Lois & Lindy who are now leading the Beginner’s Ride on the first Saturday of the Month.  So remember to send any ‘newbies’ their way.

Come out to ride the Cancer Awareness Run & Ride this month.  SCBC is a big supporter of this event and of Team Triumph.

If you aren’t riding, I can use your need help in our SCBC Booth.  I am working a couple of positions in the morning so I really need those hours covered in the booth.  Hope to see you there!

All members should come out  for our last ride and BBQ this summer on Sept. 14 at Jacob Meyer Park.

Susan

Don’t forget the Del Puerto ride, bbq and swim at Bob Kimball’s in August. Watch for more details in our monthly newsletter – Pacelines, and the weekly Ride-Minders.

New jerseys are ready! We should be getting our ‘fit-kit’ any day.  You will be able to try jerseys, etc. on for size and then order what you want. An exact date should be given on yahoo! groups so make sure you’re signed up and watch for it there.

Hope you’re having a wonderful summer,

Susan

And how nice it would be for you to help a new rider enjoy it, too.  We are now making a list of ‘mentors’ who would be willing to help a new SCBC member get familiar with the club and help them in their beginning riding goals.

Maybe it would be to e-mail them about rides, to get them on our yahoo groups, or ride with them as they get used to our rides.

Whatever it is, you can really help spread the love of biking by signing up to be a mentor.

Lisa Boudreaux and Tim Johnson, two new Board Members, are starting this program and they need your name to pair with a new member.

Please e-mail them and let them know you can be a mentor.  If you are new to SCBC and wish to have this kind of riding ‘buddy’ you can e-mail them, too.

You will be paired with someone on our list who can help you get started.

See you this month for our ride, swim and bbq at Dave Enz’s,

Susan

Tim and Lisa have already begun working on ideas for a ‘Mentor/Buddy’ program for  new riders.  Our hope is that we can pair a beginner in SCBC with a more experienced member. 

It might be to help them find how to connect to our yahoo groups, learn about how to navigate our wonderful website, give them ideas about which rides would match their abilities or to just plain ride with them until they feel comfortable. 

In order to do this, we need some willing SCBC members to be these mentors.  Please consider helping a new rider get started.  We’ll talk more at our General Meeting on June 8 or you can contact Lisa right now.

Hope to see you at Orange Blossom Park for salmon!

Susan

P.S.  Click here to see our new 2010 Cheese and Wine Brochure.

Where do I begin?

Let’s begin with this month’s highlight – the TOUR OF CALIFORNIA.  (Maybe I’m biased!)  On Wednesday, May 19 the TOC will be racing into Modesto to the Stage 4 Finish Line at 12th & I.

Many of you have already signed-up to volunteer on that day.  If you haven’t, it’s not too late!

We also need volunteers to run our SCBC booth during the race and earlier in the day at the RIDE TO WORK event.

Also that morning, the HARVEST MOON CRITERIUM, sponsored by SCBC and CdV will take place on part of the Stage 4 route.  Come see local bike racers in action!

Saturday, May 15th is the FAMILY CYCLING FESTIVAL and the MODESTO CRITERIUM.  SCBC will have a booth setup to answer questions about the club and bicycle safety.

There are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved and help at any of these events.  Plus, you’ll be right in the middle of all the action!

Sunday, May 16 is the MODESTO ROAD RACE.  So much to do!

The Tour of California, Modesto PRE-RIDE is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th.  We will be starting and ending at the Modesto Court House lawn, 800 11th Street at 9:00 am.  The ride will be an easy, 21 mile ride for all community members and our bicycle club.  Come ride with us!

I’m sure I may have forgotten something so keep informed on Yahoo! Groups and check our website often for updates.

See you everywhere in May!

Susan

1.  April is the month to renew your membership.
Applications are available online.

2.  Bike Swap – April 11

3.  SCBC will need volunteers for the following:
     *Earth Day at Graceada Park – April 17
     *Tour of California Pre-ride – May 8
     *Family Cycling Festival  – May 15
     *Modesto Crit and Road Race – May 15 & 16
     *Tour of California – May 19

4.  Vote for SCBC Officers – President, Treasurer
and Secretary are positions which are filled through
voting.  Come to the April General Meeting to vote.

E-mail me with any nominations for Board members
or if you can volunteer for one of the above dates,
Susan

Also, take note of some new rides added to the ride schedule.  Included this month, two rides with the Stockton Bike Club.  Watch for news of our Bike Swap in April with the CdV race club.

Another year has passed and in April we will once again be voting for SCBC Board president, secretary and treasurer.  If  you have a nomination, you may e-mail me or any other current Board Member and let them know.  Remember, we have room for you if you would like to be on the Board!

Looking forward to a busy biking year,
Susan

In our ever widening presence we are hoping to reach out to not only the bicycling community but also to the larger community. Ever thought of a way you can help spread the love of cycling? The SCBC Board is currently researching several options.

Think about how you can help in mentoring a youth by teaching them about the joy of riding, or by supplying bikes and helmets to needy students who earn their bikes through work and good behavior.

We are looking into these programs and will let you know how you can help in months to come.

Stay tuned…. Susan

Our first annual Dave George Memorial Ride was a huge success.

Approximately 115 people rode, ate and enjoyed the morning in Del Puerto Canyon. Thanks to my family, Nick, Kay & Matthew, and Gary and Janet Vaccaro for working in the kitchen so I could ride, too. What a fantastic way to start the new year, making plans for this year’s rides together.

If you haven’t set a New Year’s Riding Resolution, now’s the time! Find someone to tell you what their resolution is and make one for yourself!

Thanks to the Kekuewa’s, also, for hosting a lovely holiday party.

Ride,

Susan

We are looking to make a difference for local bicycle riders, by contributing to Share-the-Road signs. Thank you all for your hard work toward these goals.

Join us this month for our holiday social party at the Kekuewa’s. May your year ending be filled with safe and joyful times.

Susan