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| In this Issue - December 14, 2017 |
| The date for the Annual Banquet of Champions was incorreclty listed last week week. The correct date is January 21, 2018. |
Select a link 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. |
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| 25th Annual Parade of Lights Party |
San Diego Bay
Sunday December 17th
It’s time for some Chili on the Bay
Join Ralph for the 25th Annual
Parade of Lights Party
on the San Diego Bay
Sunday December 17, 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)
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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| Remember Your Club This Holiday Season
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SDBC is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. This means there are lots of ways you can support your Club during the Holidays:
- If you shop online at Amazon.com, sign-on to the site through Smile.Amazon.Com. Register and then the Club will receive a small percentage of every qualifying Amazon purchase you make. It costs you nothing, is fast and easy, and helps the Club.
- Renew your membership, if it’s about to expire. Online at SDBC.org
- Buy gift memberships for the cyclists in your life. Online at SDBC.org
- Sign SDBC up for your company’s matching gift program, if it has one. We’re happy to email the IRS determination letter to you and/or your company.
- Make a tax deductible donation.*
*Consult your tax professional
Thanks and Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and peace and joy to all!
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| Bottega Americano Gold Cards |
Get 50% Off
Your Total Bill at Bottega Americano
As an SDBC member you already get 10% off your bill every time you dine at the incredible Bottega Americano - just tell them you’re an SDBC member. The restaurant is where we held last year's Club banquet, and is known for its creative, fresh Italian-inspired cuisine. It also features a full service bar and great wines.
But there’s a way you can get 50% off every time. Owner and fellow cyclist Giuseppe Ciuffa has given the Club “Gold Cards.” Present the card and save 50% off your entire bill when you and a second person use the card. Save 25% off your bill with a group of three or four people. These discounts apply to everything: all menu items, your wine and bar charges, and corkage fees, if you bring your own wine. These cards do not have expiration dates on them.
We have five cards, and we’ve put a $95 value on each one. If you’re interested in buying one, please contact Marilyn Detloff at membership@sdbc.org. She can process your credit card information and mail the card to you, or make arrangements for pick-up at the Saturday ride.
First-come, first-served. When they’re gone, they’re gone.
Why are we selling the cards, you ask? The cards are Club assets, for the benefit of all members. We could give them away, but to members who don’t like Italian food or live far from the restaurant, the card has no value, no benefit. So if we gave them as raffle prizes, the winners might be people who have no use for them. But if we sell them, the funds can be used to support SDBC and its programs, benefitting all members, while getting the cards into the hands of people who value them |
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| 70th Annual SDBC Banquet of Champions |
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Our annual Banquet of Champions is returning to the fabulous Bottega Americano!
It was an amazing party! Everyone raved about this year’s Banquet of Champions held at Bottega Americano, downtown. So we’re going back again in 2018. It’s Sunday, January 21st from 5-9 p.m. (Yes the 21st.)
We’re expanding the 5-6 p.m. Happy Hour with hosted bar to include fresh, hand-made, oven-baked pizzas. A great buffet just like 2016, plus race team and ride leader recognition + racing awards + Cyclist of the Year, Teammate of the Year, and Ride Leader of the Year recognitions. And an amazing raffle - if you have a prize to donate let us know.
Cost is $35 per adult and $19 for juniors 12 and under. Register online at sdbc.org. Seating is limited so book now. |
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| 27th Annual Christmas Day Orphan Ride |
Sunday, Christmas Day,
December 25, 2017
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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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| SDBC New Years Day Metric Century |
Sunday January 1st, 2018
Celebrate the New Year with a Fun Ride! Leaves at 8:30am from La Jolla Village Square, UC Cyclery.
Route: Out Miramar Road, Pomerado Road, through Poway, RB, over Lake Hodges, into Escondido, over to San Marcos, out Palomar Airport Road to the Coast Highway, down the Coast Highway to Java Depot, then back up Torrey Pines to the Finish!
No Fee, No Patch, No Sag, just a great way to start your 2017 training miles and miss a little football!
Happy New Year & Enjoy the ride!
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| Sunday Ride |
Riders Choice
Meet at UC Cyclery at 8:30am
We will meet up at UCC, collaborate on a route, and have great ride.
Our focus will be on teamwork and riding with speed and efficiency with the, “Rubber side down and the helmet side up.” |
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