• 31st Annual Light Up A Life Toy Ride
• Bike Coalition Corner
• SDBC Annual Banquet of Champions
• Banquet Volunteers Needed
• Attention 2017 Perpetual Trophy Winners
• SDBC Clothing - Order your 2019 Kit
• 26th Annual Parade of Lights Party
• 28th Annual Orphan Ride
• SDBC New Years Day Metric Century
• Upcoming SDBC Events and Rides
• Recent Race Results
• Classifieds

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

Annual Membership Meeting 12/11/2018
Board member elections - nominations accepted for any position

Parade of Lights 12/16/2018
Chili cook-off while watching the parade of lights

Orphan Ride 12/25/2018
Ride from Ralph Elliot's house to the ferry landing on Coronado Island - take the ferry back

New Years Day Ride 1/1/2019
Ride on the empty roads to Escondido and return along the coast

Banquet of Champions 1/27/2019
Join other club members in celebrating the past year and the great club we are all a part of.

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

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2018 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 our sponsors or click the logos to go the specific sponsor's web site.

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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December 15, 2018 - Free Coffee for SDBC members compliments of sponsors Josh Bonnici of the Bonnici Law Group and Andrew Zimmer of Overland & Shanahan Wealth Advisors! 
     

Josh and Andrew will arrive at the coffee shop waiting for riders to arrive. They will have an easy-up for extra shade and additional chairs.

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Please see the note in the left column for details regardging classified submission and run duration . If your item for sale has been removed and you have not sold it you can re-submit your ad.

For Sale: 2015 M/L Giant Propel Advanced SL Frameset + High End Components

Posted: 12/6/2018

• Advanced SL Grade Composite frame with Integrated Seatmast
• Advanced SL-Grade Composite, Full-Composite fork with OverDrive 2 Steerer
• Electronic Shifting readyGiant SpeedControl SL Ti brakes
• Sram Red22 FD, RD, Brifters and Crankset - Giant Contact SL Stem and Handlebar
• Electronic Shifting ready
• Giant SpeedControl SL Ti brakes
• Sram Red22 FD, RD, Brifters and Crankset
• Giant Contact SL Stem and Handlebar

Size: M/L (see size guide in pictures)

My Input: This bike was a confidence builder as I worked up to A rides.  The power transfer is fantastic, and the way it slips through the air is very noticeable.  It's in fantastic shape, probably 1300-1500 miles on it and I challenge you to come find a flaw on this baby.
Giant Catalog Copy: Proven through 3rd party wind tunnel tests to be more aerodynamic from every yaw angle tested when compared to other leading aero road bikes, Propel Advanced SL sets a new standard for speed.  The Advanced SL-grade composite frame is engineered with AeroSystem Shaping Technology, which saves 12-36 seconds over a distance of 40km at a speed of 40 kph compared to key aero bike competitors - with zero compromises in weight or stiffness and technologies including the SpeedControl SL brake system, integrated seatmast and internal cable routing.  The result is clear: Propel Advanced SL is faster from every angle.

No wheels are included with this sale.

$1750.00 takes the whole enchilada.

Size Guide

 

Contact: Scott Weiss
Email: scottweiss23@gmail.com

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For Sale: Bianchi Road Bike

Posted: 11/22/2018

Reduced to $688 !

• Limited Edition 1885 Bianchi road bike
  (Commemorating the year that Edoardo Bianchi opened the bike shop)
• Carbon forks, seat post and bar stem
• Ultegra components
• Aluminum frame
• Bottom bracket center to top of seat post clamp 54 cm
• Seat post extension up to 68 cm
• Good for person 5'10" to 6'2"
• Standard chainset 53-39
• Cassette 12-25 sprockets
• Clean low mileage bike
• $688 OBO

Contact: Debbie Kinsinger
Phone:760-846-2649 (call or text)

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For Sale: Sidi Dominator MTB Shoes

Posted: 11/15/2018

• Sidi Dominator 5-Fit Mountain Bike Shoes
• Size 42, US 8.5
• 2-Bolt
• Worn only twice
• Originally priced at $249.99
• Sell for $190

Contact: Barb Trenchi
Email: btrenchi@yahoo.com
Phone: 619-723-4259

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• Free coffee this Saturday
• The 2019 Kit is available - order now for January delivery
• The holiday activities are in full swing. Many rides and events are listed so don't miss out!

Select a link from above or 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.

A big thank you to all the riders and volunteers that participated!

It was another great year for the toy ride. We had around 250 riders that brought toys for the Salvation Army to distribute to families.

The weather was great despite the rain earlier in the week. We had Ralph Elliott as emcee, Bill Riggs leading as santa, Charlie Sykes co-ordinating the ride marshalls, and Rod Stubbs handling all the behind the scenes preparations. It takes a lot of effort to make the toy ride a success and we can again thank all the ride marshallls and other volunteers that pitched in.

Hope to see everyone again next year!

See photos on the SDBC FaceBook page

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Last Saturday morning there was a terrible crash in Leucadia involving cycling advocate Roberta Walker.  She's in the hospital with brain and spine injuries.  Article here:

www.thecoastnews.com/blakespear-advance-leucadia-streetscape-in-wake-of-walker-accident

There will be a a Ride for Roberta on Saturday starting at 10am at the Leucadia post office.  Facebook event here:

Ride for Roberta!

The A and B rides should get there just about in time for that event if anyone is interested.  If there is sufficient interest we can have a separate D3 pace ride up the coast to Leucadia planning to arrive at the post office about 10 am.  Let me know.

Serge Issakov
SDBC Bike Coalition Liaison
bikecoalition@sdbc.org

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Our annual Banquet of Champions is going to Marina Village, the Catalina Room this year, hosted by Ranch Events 1936 Quivira Way, San Diego, CA, 92109

Directions at marinavillage.net/contact-us/directions/

It will be an amazing party!

It’s Sunday, January 27th from 5-9 p.m.

Get your tickets to the Annual SDBC Banquet of Champions - on the web site starting 1 Jan. Join all your other club members in celebrating the past year and the great club we are all a part of. Have a chance to win Spinergy wheels. The wheels will be a grand prize in the raffle for the evening.

Last year was an amazing party! Everyone raved about the Banquet of Champions. Happy Hour from 5:00 to 6:00. A great buffet with specifics next week, 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 after 1 Jan. Seating is limited so book early.

Rod Stubbs
SDBC Special Events Director
specialevents@sdbc.org

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We need 4 volunteers to help with banquet set up.

Arrive at Marina Village at 4pm and check with Ralph for tasks to be done.

Please call, text or email Linda, Volunteer Coordinator. Email: volunteer@sdbc.org
Phone: 619-806-1284

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Attention All SDBC 2017 Perpetual Trophy Winners

Please bring your trophys from last year to UCC or make arrangements to drop them off at Ralph Elliott's house, 1058 22nd St, San Diego, 92102, ASAP!

Please don't let this linger - we need to get the trophies engraved for this year's winners.

Ralph Elliott - 619-239-4321

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Jersey Front	Bib Front
Jersey Back	Bib Back

2019 SDBC Kit Design

The 2019 SDBC Kit was unveiled to SDBC members recently during club night at UCC. The Pactimo store is now open. Click the images for larger views.

To purchase SDBC clothing browse to the club web site to get the team password under Members->SDBC Clothing. Then visit the Pactimo Team Order web site and use the SDBC team password to gain access to the store. Please note that during checkout if it is the first time you have ordered clothing from Pactimo, you will need to register to create your an account.

Please be sure of your sizing. Neither Pactimo nor SDBC can be held responsible if you order the wrong size. Use the following link to access the Pactimo Custom Clothing sizing chart.

Nick Jones
SDBC Clothing Director
clothing@sdbc.org

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New Name for Our 2019 Racing Teams

We’re changing the name of our race teams.  Currently the teams race under the name, “SDBC/Emerald Textiles p/b UC Cyclery” (p/b means “presented by”).

Spinergy is our new Title Sponsor, which means our 2019 racing teams need a new name.  And it’s..."SDBC Powered by Spinergy p/b UC Cyclery”.  “Powered by Spinergy" was the big favorite at the recent Club Night, and is the preferred wording by Spinergy.  The new name has the approval of USAC, and the unanimous endorsement of the Club’s Executive Committee.  The USAC website has been updated.

This is the name all USAC licensed racers should be using on their 2019 licenses and on race registrations.

Racers:  Welcome to “SDBC Powered by Spinergy p/b UC Cyclery”!

Niven Howlett
SDBC Sponsorship Director
sponsorship@sdbc.org

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Sunday, Christmas Day,
December 25, 2018

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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Sunday January 1st, 2019

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 2019 training miles and miss a little football!

Happy New Year & Enjoy the ride!

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Year to date - 78 Firsts, 54 Seconds, 50 Thirds, 407 Top Ten Finishes. Results for the last 60 days listed.

Morena Valley Cyclocross 11/18/2018
Men Master 55+: James Perren: 8th Place

Lake Casitas CX 11/04/2018

CBR Resume Builder # 2 11/11/2018
Men Cat 4: Fern Hernandez: 6th

2018 Masters World Track Championships 10/6/2018-10/12/2018

Individual Pursuit 10/7/2018
Women 50-59: Pat Murray: 7th
Women 45-49: Riikka Aramo: 8th

Team Pursuit 10/8/2018
Women 35-54: Pat Murray and team: 4th

500M Time Trial 10/10/2018
Women 65+: Lan Tran: 1st (World Champion)

Points Race 10/12/2018
Women 35-44: Trina Jacobson: 10th

Team Sprint 10/11/2018
Women 35-54: Pat Murray and team: 8th
Women 55+: Lan Tran and team: 5th

SoCal Cross SCPS1: Calimesa Cyclocross 10/21/2018
Junior Girls 15-18: Stella Hale: 3rd
Masters Men 35+ B (CX 3-5): Maison Chen: 3rd
Masters Women 35+ Kim Jaya: 2nd
Masters Women 45+: Pat Murray: 3rd

To report any errors or omissions contact your team race director. All race results are posted as received from the team directors.

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