Shifting Gears Cycling Bulletin Board

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:20 -0700

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

The Tailwinds Bicycle Club is a group of sociable cyclists with a variety of rides. Our rides are no-drop rides with food and drink stops. We have rides for every fitness level from flat rides around town to longer, more challenging rides.

If you are looking for a way to improve your health and fitness and want to have a lot of fun doing it; we are the club for you.

We welcome Guest riders!

Please join us for our rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To find out where and when we meet, check the Ride Calendar.

2012 Windmill Century

The Windmill Century is our signature yearly event put on by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club each summer. Proceeds for this fund-raising event are given back to the community through our Bike-Give-Away program. For more details

The Tailwinds Bicycle Club also contributes to other bicycle related charities such as: efforts to prevent distracted driving; bikes to the local Good Samaritan shelter enabling clients to bike to and from job interviews and/or work; Marian Medical Center’s “Ride to Work” program and the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition.

Jerseys are available for purchase. Contact Janelle Hann

Mark your Calendar!

Wildflower Century
April 28th

Amgen Tour of California
May 13-20

Great Western Bicycle Rally
Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28

LA River Ride…June 10th

Country Coast Classic…June 23rd

Windmill Century…July 21st

Wheelin’ Warriors

The Wheelin’ Warriors are a group comprised of 11 athletes with special needs aged 17 to 57 who formerly competed in cycling as members of North Santa Barbara County Special Olympics. The team overcame a few big hurdles before becoming members of the Tailwinds Bicycle Club. In September 2008, days before a major competition of the Special Olympics Cycling Team’s regular season, the athletes’ bikes and equipment were stolen out of a locked trailer.The response from individual donors and organizations was overwhelming and allowed for the replacement of the stolen equipment and for a new cargo trailer.

At the same time, the team learned that the Southern CA Special Olympics Organization had decided to cancel several sponsored sports for 2009, including Cycling. Upon learning that Special Olympics Cycling had also been canceled, several donors then directed their support to the formation of a cycling club for athletes with special needs to ensure the athletes could still participate in cycling and to allow for the expansion of the team.

The head coach of the Special Olympics Cycling team, Cheryl Dettrick, sought to organize a year round opportunity for these athletes and formed the Wheelin’ Warriors Club. With this, we secured a new trailer, uniforms, supplies, and monthly transportation for the athletes to various ride locations. To formally establish the Wheelin’ Warriors as a non-profit club, the Wheelin’ Warriors approached Tailwinds Bicycle Club to discuss opportunities for the athletes and families to join as members. In January 2009 the Warriors became an official part of the Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria.

For more info contact Cheryl Dettrick
Email: c_dettrick@yahoo.com
Cell: (805) 459-0608

Better Bike Beverly Hills campaign

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:22:05 -0700

As an organizer of Better Bike here in Beverly Hills, I’m trying to get
policymakers and transportation professionals in City Hall to
recognize the value of investing in bike improvements and facilities. It’s
been a long haul, but finally we’re seeing some modest progress.

I want to reach out to Westside clubs, shops, and bike advocates to give a
heads-up about upcoming meetings where Beverly Hills will take comment on
four routes identified for possible improvements: Beverly, Charleville,
Carmelita and Crescent drives.

For more information see the city’s project description and the accompanying
feasibility study:
http://beverlyhills.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=9855
http://beverlyhills.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=9841

You can also read our announcement of the meetings:
http://betterbike.org/2012/04/bike-route-pilot-public-meetings-announced/

Please circulate the flyer in advance of NEXT WEDNESDAY’s initial meeting to
your membership. We’ll appreciate the support!

Mark Elliot
Better Bike Beverly Hills campaign organizer
http://betterbike.org
Follow @BetterBike

BIKE FOR SALE

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:11:48 -0700

For Sale:
2008 TCR Composite W frameset (with fork) Women’s specific (See image attached)

Brand new never used still in partial packaging

2 Size 1-Medium & 1- Small

$400.00 each

“FRAME TECHNOLOGY
Building upon its six-year heritage, the TCR Composite features additional
weight reduction and increased lateral stiffness made possible only through
Giant’s proprietary formulaOne Composite manufacturing process.”*

http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/women/1245/29290/?collections_id=3

*from the giant-bicycles.com web site

Contact me if you are interested. Thank you.

-Deanne

Windmill Century Ride 2012

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:38:00 -0700

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

The Tailwinds Bicycle Club is a group of sociable cyclists with a variety of rides. Our rides are no-drop rides with food and drink stops. We have rides for every fitness level from flat rides around town to longer, more challenging rides.

If you are looking for a way to improve your health and fitness and want to have a lot of fun doing it; we are the club for you.

We welcome Guest riders!

Please join us for our rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To find out where and when we meet, check the Ride Calendar.

2012 Windmill Century

The Windmill Century is our signature yearly event put on by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club each summer. Proceeds for this fund-raising event are given back to the community through our Bike-Give-Away program. For more details

Jerseys are available for purchase. Contact Janelle Hann

Mark your Calendar!

Wildflower Century
April 28th

Amgen Tour of California
May 13-20

Great Western Bicycle Rally
Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28

LA River Ride…June 10th

Country Coast Classic…June 23rd

Windmill Century…July 21st

Wheelin’ Warriors

For more info contact Cheryl Dettrick
Email: c_dettrick@yahoo.com
Cell: (805) 459-0608

Hotels and Lodging information is available at The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce

Santa Maria Campgrounds & RV Parks

Santa Maria RV Park
1355 N Broadway
(805) 922-4489

Located off Highway 101 off the Broadway exit. This park has 30 RV sites with complete hookups. RV limit:34 feet. Conveniently located near stores and restaurants.

UNIVERSAL SPORTS NETWORK NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:48:35 -0800

UNIVERSAL SPORTS NETWORK NEEDS YOUR HELP!
CYCLING AND SPORTS FANS…..
The goal is to get as many viewers/fans of Universal Sports Network to call their TV providers and demand the network is added to their channel lineup.
It’s easy to do, just call this toll free number, 1-800-55-GET-US.

FACEBOOK POST / EMAIL-TEXT: I Want My Universal Sports Back!
If you lost Universal Sports or are missing the world’s best Olympic sport action like I am, help me get @UniversalSports Network back on our TV channel lineups by calling your TV provider at 1-800-55-GET-US. I don’t want miss out on some of the world’s biggest championships and cycling events like Cyclocross World Championships in January, Spring Classics in March like Tirreno d’Adriatico, Milan San Remo and the grand tours - Giro and la Vuelta. Help the cause, call 1-800-55-GET-US and click on this link: http://unisports.tv/gfepVd. PASS IT ON!!

Pedal for People. Wine Country Bike Trek. Click on the Link

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:45:00 -0800

Wine Country - Pedal for People

A benefit for the Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People

What’s New!

Santa Ynez Valley Journal
Bike Trek Tours Wine Country

NEW RIDE VIDEO!

Event Basics

Click here to download great event day information.

Ride Photos

Check out the ride photos on Shutterfly

Testimonials

See what the riders thought of the ride.
Read Testimonials

2012 Wine Country Bike Trek, June 29, 30 and July 1

REGISTER NOW

Our Wine Country Bike Trek is well established and one of the most popular cycling events in Santa Barbara County. The entire ride takes place in the Santa Ynez Valley wine country. Riders will have a choice of signing up for a three day ride, June 29 through July 1, with camping for two nights at Midland School in Los Olivos, or a one day ride on Saturday, June 30. Our goal is a minimum of 150 riders.

Choose a Three-Day or One-Day Ride

Our three-day ride begins at Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang, Friday, June 29. We’ll transport your camping gear to our campsite as you begin your scenic tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Choose a 30 or 50-mile route each day. Volunteers will greet you every ten miles with fully catered rest stops. One-day-riders begin and end at our campsite in Los Olivos and take a 30 or 50-mile route on Saturday, June 30.

Sleep under the stars in Los Olivos and after your ride, get ready for some unbelievable dinner feasts. Meals will include a traditional pasta dinner on Friday complete with salad and garlic bread and on Saturday a tri-tip and chicken barbecue plus a vegetarian option. The barbecue is compliments of the Santa Barbara Suburban Kiwanis - a donation they have made for 29 years! Santa Ynez Valley wines will be provided free of charge at both dinners and after dinner it’s music time…kick back and relax or kick up your heels and dance to local bands including Foggy Dew Friday and Saturday night.

Each rider must collect a minimum in paid pledges by check in to participate:

Three-Day Ride
$350 for adults
$175 for children 8-14

One-Day Ride
$100 for adults
$50 for children 8-14

Children under 8 are free, but pledge collecting is encouraged.

Victory Celebration

On Sunday, your final ride will end back at Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang. We will once again have an old-fashioned picnic barbecue donated by Buellton Rotary - hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, fresh fruit and plenty of pasta salad with veggies. We guarantee you’ll walk away with new friends and fantastic memories of your weekend in the Santa Ynez Valley.

The Spirit of the Wine Country Bike Trek is community, family, and friends.
It’s about taking what you thought you knew about yourself and the world and looking at it again, from a new perspective—a perspective where, suddenly, what you thought were only hopes or ideals are real. You may doubt that 150 people will be able to make a difference in the lives of those in needBut They Will.

2011 Winner’s Circle Members: (front row: Randy Beal, Donna Beal, Randy Beaudoin, Bryce McKibbin, Marti McGlynn. Back row: Gene Holetich, Sarah Daum, Dean Palius)

Learn more about the Winners Circle

Testimonials from the Wine Country Bike Trek

“I rode with my wife Carolyn and friends, Richard and Christine from Chicago. The rides were well laid out and well marked. They were tough but fair. My friends had such a good time riding, enjoying dinner and listening to the music each evening that they are planning on returning next year.” - Mike Balaban, a member of PHP’s Board of Directors and avid cyclist, rode 50 miles on all three days.

Santa Monica Bike Center. Encouraging the community to Ride

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:39:39 -0800

http://bikeandpark.com/city/santa-monica

Let's Share a Bike. LA Bike Sharing. Check it out.

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:34:27 -0800

http://laist.com/2012/01/19/bike-sharing_programs_finally_on_th.php

Cycling in Los Angeles just got easier !!!

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:58:37 -0800

Dear LACBC Supporters,

Just to keep the momentum going for tomorrow’s rally, we wanted to share with you some good coverage we received today in the LA Times about our work on the Bicycle Master Plan update!

Bicycle master plan is expected to be approved by the L.A. City Council

It’s been a long ride, but bicycle riders’ push for for new routes and services is paying off. The plan calls for 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeways.

Cyclists flood Spring Street for the city’s first CicLAvia, which closed many streets for part of a day last October. The proposed master plan would eventually create 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeways.

(Gina Ferazzi, Los Angeles Times /October 10, 2010)

By Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times March 1, 2011
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When Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa crashed his bike on Venice Boulevard last summer, he did more than bruise his head and shatter his elbow. He became an advocate for the city’s bicycling community.

After he was jolted off his bike by a turning taxicab, Villaraigosa convened a bicycle summit, launched a safety campaign to educate drivers and threw his support behind the city’s first CicLAvia, which closed 71/2 miles of city streets to traffic for most of a day.

He also put his clout behind an ambitious bicycle master plan that is expected to be passed Tuesday by the City Council.

The plan lays out a long-term goal of 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeways and calls for more than 200 miles of new bicycle routes every five years. It suggests that such major arteries as Figueroa Street, Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard get bike lanes in the near future.

And it marks the ascendance of a brash new breed of cycling civic activist.

“They’re very vocal, and I like that,” said Villaraigosa.

To read more of the article, click here: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bicycle-plan-20110301,0,3053683.story

Making L.A. better for bicyclists

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:54:04 -0800

Click on the link to see what’s in store for cyclist who ride in Los Angeles.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/03/making-la-better-for-bicyclists-what-should-the-city-do.html

SportMulti 40% Discount for all SG Members !

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:23:00 -0800

We have an opportunity for a one time 40% off discount on SportMulti to all SG Members! They need to email me to let me know if they are interested in taking advantage of this amazing product!
Deadline to place your order will be March 13th. If you want more info on SportMulti come to the Parking Lot SaleCyril from SportMulti will be offering a Nutrition Clinic the day of the Parking Lot Sale and will discuss the benefits of SportMult
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The Radford Players - Music for the Sophisticated Palate

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:41:53 -0800

The Radford Players - Music for the Sophisticated PalateVincent Pena310/344-2515Vpena2@earthlink.net The Radford Players is an ensemble made up of the most highly professionalmusicians in the Los Angeles area. Our goal is to make your affairextraordinarily memorable. We are customized to perform for allevents, including weddings, parties, and bar/bat mitzvahs, providingany type of ensemble to suit the occasion. Whether your affair is alarge formal event or a small intimate social gathering, The Radford Playerscan provide ensembles of different sizes and orchestrations to fityour motif and cost. So, if you’re looking for that special touch toadd to your special day, call The Radford Players. Click on the link below to hear a few of our sound bytes. It consists of a full orchestra, a flute and harp duo, and a flute/string quartet. http://soundcloud.com/radford-playersPlease email or telephone for price list & CD Demo.

TAX SEASON IS UPON US....need an ACCOUNTANT?

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 02:38:47 -0800

TAX SEASON IS UPON US….Do you need an ACCOUNTANTVince Pena has an extensive background in Accounting with over 20 years of experience. Vince has experience and knowledge of all accounting functions and many accounting programs including Quick Books; as well as other computer programs including Microsoft Excel and Word. Accounts Payable – paying bills and categorizing the expenseAccounts Receivable – invoicing, bank deposits, collections, credit verificationsPayroll – including filing of quarterly payroll taxes, yearly W-2’s, and Human Resource California and Federal Employment LawsGeneral Ledger – categorizing all income and expense; preparing documentation for Tax Accountant/CPA
Contact Vince Pena at 310/344-2515Vpena2@earthlink.net

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's SM Bike Action Plan (The Survey)

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:34:26 -0800

The City of Santa Monica is currently creating a Bicycle Action Plan and we are continuing our public outreach. Many of you participated in the Bicycle Action Plan community meeting earlier in the week and we are asking for your help to continue gathering input through our on-line community survey. Before completing the survey questions below, we ask that you review the Bicycle Network component within Chapter 4 of the LUCE here: http://shapethefuture2025.net/PDF/luce_2009_documents/4.0_circulation.pdf (link opens a 14.5 MB PDF file). For more information and to take the survey follow the link below.https://spreadsheets1.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGJHQlJLVElXNzV3NkJXZHYzWjZPWmc6MQ#gid=0 The survey will be available online until January 31^st and hardcopies can be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department c/o Michelle Glickert at 1685 Main Street, Room 115, Santa Monica, CA 90401. Thank you to all that participated at the community meeting, and thank you for sharing the survey with your community as we continue this process. Please follow www.smgov.net/bikesm for updates as we move through the process. Colleen Stoll Transportation Management DivisionCity of Santa Monica1685 Main Street, Room 115
Santa Monica, California 90401Ph: 310-458-2201 ext. 5318

Get Involved.. Blankets, Towels and Toys, Oh My !

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:25:00 -0800

Shifting Gears Cycling along with PEET’S COFFEE and the following business’ will be collecting Blankets, Towels and Toys for the LA Animal Shelters….

I Martin Bicycles - 8330 Beverly Blvd
Blue Collar Supplies for the Working Dog - 1533 Echo Park Blvd
Mindful Nest - 2711 Main St. in Santa Monica
Main Attraction Nail & Spa - 2654 Main St. in Santa Monica
THANK YOU for getting INVOLVED and making a difference!

You can now drop off items for the LA Animal shelters at Helen’s Cycles in Santa Monica…. 2501 Broadway @ 26th Street

Need to find a good home for your bike? SG can help you sell it.

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:05:00 -0800

GOT A BIKE TO SELL ? To sell your bike or gear email us at info@shiftinggearscycling.com

Sign up for great deals and Emails from Helen's Cycles

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 17:15:42 -0700

To sign up to receive our emails, fill in the following fields and hit submit. Thanks, and welcome!

Shifting Gears members receive:15% discount on clothing, helmets, accessories, nutritionals, tires and tubes.10% discount on bicycles, bicycles components, frames, and electronics.

* Disounts apply to regularly priced items. Sale items, labor and shipping not included. Use your discount while shopping in any of our six locations. Please show your membership card. Click here for store locations.
Use your discount while shopping online at helenscycles.com. Let us know that you are a Shifting Gears member in the ‘Comments’ box during the checkout process. Your discount will be applied before we process your payment.
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Ouch, How do I stop the Pain !!!

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:31:00 -0700

DOCTORS ORTHOTICS

I want to refer those of you who have been thinking about getting orthotics. I’ve been using orthotics from DOCTORS ORTHOTICS for quite a few years now. I’ve tried many orthotics and spent a lot of money, nothing has worked as well as the orthotics from Doctors Orthotics.

I wear my orthotics in my cycling and walking shoes. The difference is tremendous. Cycling orthotics are directed to enhance your pedal power by holding the foot in a natural neutral position. This position will impact your pedal power. The usual culprit is abnormal and excessive pronation. This will contribute to Hot Foot, Plantar fasciitis, Mortons’ neuroma, Ball of Foot pain, Achilles tendonitis and Knee Pain.

A foot impression casting kit will be mailed to you. Send it back and you’ll receive your custom orthotics. The price of the orthotics is half the cost of going to a podiatrist. Buy one pair and get the second pair for 50% off. This is a one-time offer.

For more information check out:www.doctorsorthotics.com or call 1-888-353-7834.

Beth

Shifting Gears Cycling

For All Animal Lovers

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:12:00 -0700

Check out Shifting Gears Cycling Four Paws on Facebook.

For Those Who have No Voice...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:55:00 -0700

Below is a list of Organizations that need your help. Learn what you can do to save the lives of countless loving animals who just want to give love and be loved. There are many ways to help. Click on the links below and make a difference.

www.luparkerproject.org

mollysmuttsandmeows.org www.

Shifting Gears Cycling Bulletin Board

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

The Tailwinds Bicycle Club is a group of sociable cyclists with a variety of rides. Our rides are no-drop rides with food and drink stops. We have rides for every fitness level from flat rides around town to longer, more challenging rides.

If you are looking for a way to improve your health and fitness and want to have a lot of fun doing it; we are the club for you.

We welcome Guest riders!

Please join us for our rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To find out where and when we meet, check the Ride Calendar.

2012 Windmill Century

The Windmill Century is our signature yearly event put on by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club each summer. Proceeds for this fund-raising event are given back to the community through our Bike-Give-Away program. For more details

Mark your Calendar!

Wildflower CenturyApril 28th

Amgen Tour of CaliforniaMay 13-20

Great Western Bicycle RallyMemorial Day Weekend May 25-28

LA River Ride…June 10th

Country Coast Classic…June 23rd

Windmill Century…July 21st

Wheelin’ Warriors

Better Bike Beverly Hills campaign

BIKE FOR SALE

Windmill Century Ride 2012

Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria

The Tailwinds Bicycle Club is a group of sociable cyclists with a variety of rides. Our rides are no-drop rides with food and drink stops. We have rides for every fitness level from flat rides around town to longer, more challenging rides.

If you are looking for a way to improve your health and fitness and want to have a lot of fun doing it; we are the club for you.

We welcome Guest riders!

Please join us for our rides on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. To find out where and when we meet, check the Ride Calendar.

2012 Windmill Century

The Windmill Century is our signature yearly event put on by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club each summer. Proceeds for this fund-raising event are given back to the community through our Bike-Give-Away program. For more details

Mark your Calendar!

Wildflower CenturyApril 28th

Amgen Tour of CaliforniaMay 13-20

Great Western Bicycle RallyMemorial Day Weekend May 25-28

LA River Ride…June 10th

Country Coast Classic…June 23rd

Windmill Century…July 21st

Wheelin’ Warriors

UNIVERSAL SPORTS NETWORK NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Pedal for People. Wine Country Bike Trek. Click on the Link

Wine Country - Pedal for People

A benefit for the Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People

What’s New!

2012 Wine Country Bike Trek, June 29, 30 and July 1

REGISTER NOW

Choose a Three-Day or One-Day Ride

Victory Celebration

Testimonials from the Wine Country Bike Trek

Santa Monica Bike Center. Encouraging the community to Ride

Let's Share a Bike. LA Bike Sharing. Check it out.

Cycling in Los Angeles just got easier !!!

Bicycle master plan is expected to be approved by the L.A. City Council

It’s been a long ride, but bicycle riders’ push for for new routes and services is paying off. The plan calls for 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeways.

Making L.A. better for bicyclists

SportMulti 40% Discount for all SG Members !

The Radford Players - Music for the Sophisticated Palate

TAX SEASON IS UPON US....need an ACCOUNTANT?

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's SM Bike Action Plan (The Survey)

Get Involved.. Blankets, Towels and Toys, Oh My !

Need to find a good home for your bike? SG can help you sell it.

Sign up for great deals and Emails from Helen's Cycles

Ouch, How do I stop the Pain !!!

For All Animal Lovers

For Those Who have No Voice...

Wildflower Century
April 28th

Amgen Tour of California
May 13-20

Great Western Bicycle Rally
Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28

Wildflower Century
April 28th

Amgen Tour of California
May 13-20

Great Western Bicycle Rally
Memorial Day Weekend May 25-28