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I was asked to write an article about bicycle safety. I’m not sure why I was considered. My safety record this year has not been very good. In February I rode my road bike into the back of a furniture truck. That resulted in a broken wrist, fractured eye socket, seven staple laceration, bruised ribs and a concussion. After several weeks of PT I was cleared to get back on my bike. On my second ride (mountain bike this time) I hit a rut, went over the handle bars and fractured my pelvis, lots of road rash and those ribs got bruised again. In both accidents the cause was MY inattention. While thinking about other recent accidents I believe that inattention was the cause, or at least a causative factor, in most of them. We do the best we can to be attentive and safe but I don’t believe there is any way to completely avoid this factor. Some sound or sight will inevitably draw your attention, if even for a second, away from the task at hand. The 2nd Quarter VS Newsbrief (on website) covers several aspects of safe riding. But today I’m preaching mitigation. The one automatic action that has the greatest chance of lessening injury in a crash is to wear a helmet when riding your bicycle. Just days after my first crash I saw an article in the SF Chronicle that was a personal account of traumatic brain injury. I have included it and I hope I have given proper credit. Riding safely should be our constant goal but when or if “something” happens I want to be wearing my helmet. I can’t imagine the results of my first accident, when I was wearing a helmet, had I not had been wearing one. Bob Heady, Valley Spokesmen Member ________________________________________________________________________ Reprinted from SFChronicle March 4, 2015 Before you ride without a helmet… By Amy Morosini There are reasons why some people don’t want to wear bike helmets. But none of them makes sense to me. If you really want to make an educated decision about whether or not to wear a helmet, then first you should know what it’s like to live with a traumatic brain injury. A traumatic brain injury is defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury each year in the United States. At least 5.3 million Americans have a long‐term or lifelong need for help to perform activities of daily living as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Don’t think this will happen to you? That’s what I thought, too. I didn’t receive my traumatic brain injury in a bike accident, but I did get it from cracking my skull on the pavement. I was an active 27‐year‐old at the time, single, living alone in San Francisco with a promising career in the information technology industry. All of that ended with one fall. After I woke up from a coma at San Francisco General Hospital, I spent the next two months in the hospital undergoing numerous surgeries. After I was pieced back together, I was forced to mover across the country, back into my parent’ home because I needed 24‐hor care. I spent the next year relearning walking, talking, feeding myself and using the bathroom. I had double vision and sustained permanent hearing loss, facial paralysis and nerve damage throughout my entire body. But coping with the physical injuries was the easy part. It is the invisible injuries that make your life a living hell. The brain is the control center for all your body’s functions – walking, talking, breathing, swallowing, tasting, smelling, even controlling your heart rate. It also controls your thinking functions, emotions behavior and all intellectual activities, like how you perceive and understand our world, how you learn and how you remember. Traumatic brain injury causes short‐term memory lapses, so multitasking becomes impossible. Your life is now dictated by a series of Post‐it notes, reminding you what you need to do, where you need to be, who you need to call. You’ll even need one to remind yourself to turn the stove off so you don’t burn the house down. As my neurologist once said, “if only you could remember to remember.” Traumatic brain injury robs you of the ability to control your emotions. Happiness becomes euphoria, anger becomes rage, sadness will cripple you with depression. Each day is a struggle just to get out of bed due to severe exhaustion. Sleep becomes your best friend. Social life? Forget it. You can no longer handle large crowds, loud noises and bright lights. Too much stimulus causes your brain to overload and shut itself off. I call that my zombie phase because my body will function, but my brain has left the building. Your friends and family don’t understand what’s wrong with you because you look fine. They can’t see your damaged brain. Friendships are lost and families are broken apart. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg. So before you decide that you are way too cool to be seen wearing a bike helmet, think about how cool it would be to live the rest of your life with a brain injury.

Amy Morosini is a 46‐year‐old wife and mother of three boys. After suffering traumatic brain injury in 1997, Morosini now competes in marathons a triathlons. www.tbichick.com

Group Ride Schedule and Newsletter

Valley Spokesmen www.valleyspokesmen.org September 2015

Due to changes or cancellation of a ride, go to the VS website ride calendar to confirm the accuracy of a ride listing.

TOURING RIDE RATINGS All rides are rated according to predicted difficulty. TERRAIN: 1) Generally flat with a few easy grades, suitable for beginners and casual riders. 2) Mostly easy grades with a few rolling hills, a challenge for beginners. 3) Moderate grades, some challenge for the average rider. 4) Steep grades with some relief. 5) Mostly steep grades, for strong riders. PACE: ND) No Drop - this means that the group will do its best not to lose any rider. No Drop is at the leader's discretion. Out of consideration to the other riders, check with the ride leader to determine whether you should ride on a particular ride. L) Leisurely, many regroups. M) Moderate, occasional regroups. B) Brisk, few stops. S) Steady, strenuous, rapid pace. The speeds of the following ratings can be estimated by the following: On the flattest 20-mile route (San Ramon Valley Blvd. e.g.), the average speed would be approximately: L=12 mph M=16 mph B=19 mph S=22 mph-plus. It is each rider’s responsibility to assess his or her own riding ability and fitness level and compare it to the ride rating before attempting a ride. If in doubt as to which level ride you should try, it would be best to start at the lower level and ride at that level until you feel comfortable moving on to the next level. Although there are periodic regroups and most hosts do their best to keep the group together, the only rides that are no-drop are the ones specifically stated ND.

Rides listed as “Beginner Friendly” will often be ridden by our most experienced riders, who just prefer to ride at a more leisurely pace. They will assist newer riders if requested. There will be slower-paced riders on these rides and will sometimes be listed as ND. Rides may be listed as Beginner Friendly if the route is an out-and-back and can be done at your own pace with your own turn-around point. Calaveras would be a good example of this. If in doubt, contact the ride host to get detailed information about a specific ride.

Rides listed as “Advanced Rides” are at a fast pace where riders will work together in a pace-line with minimal / no regroups. Not recommended for new riders.

All riders are welcome to show up for any ride scheduled, as long as you are prepared for possibly riding the route alone if it is above your level. Route slips are distributed at the start of a ride unless it is listed as a Show-n-Go, in which case the group will decide the route and no route slips are used.

It is our goal to provide as many varied rides as possible and to help guide our members and guests to the rides best suited to their riding preference / experience.

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE RATINGS All rides graded according to predicted difficulty as follows:

1) EASY: Mostly flat with few hills. 2) EASY/MODERATE: Increasing hills but mostly flat; of short distance. 3) MODERATE: Generally hilly terrain with some rough terrain & occasional obstacles.

4) STRENUOUS: Long, steep ascents and descents & very rough terrain. 5) MOST STRENUOUS (GONZO): Better have a few espressos before saddling up - ridiculously long, steep climbs & drops; lots of obstacles. Always bring adequate water and food.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VALLEY SPOKESMEN RIDES!!

No headphones or ear buds (except hearing aids) of any type are permitted on Valley Spokesmen rides.

No cell phone use while actively riding.

ATTENTION: All riders must sign a liability waiver form, which is on the ride sign-in sheet, from the ride leader. WEATHER: If there is a chance of rain, snow, sleet, hail or extreme temperatures on the day of the ride, the ride status will be posted to the VS e-mail list. Or contact the ride host before the ride for an update. For Mountain Bike Rides, rain 48 hours prior to the ride cancels. DURATION OF RIDES: If you wish to know the approximate length of time for any of the following rides listed - including rest stops, lunch stops, sightseeing, etc., - please e-mail or call the ride host. CAR POOLING: Carpooling is strongly encouraged, particularly on the out-of-town rides. Car pools are often posted to the VS e-mail list or post one yourself. SAFETY: Bikes and cars have equal rights!!! Remember to use courtesy toward other users of the roadway and pay attention to ALL Vehicle Codes. Bicycle rider courtesy to motorists results in motorist courtesy to bicycle riders. CODE OF CONDUCT: All Valley Spokesmen members are expected to interact with one another with respect. The use of inappropriate behavior and/or language may result in suspension leading up to expulsion from the Valley Spokesmen club. Determination of disciplinary action will be decided by the Executive Board. If you stop to take a cell phone call the group is not obligated to wait. VERY IMPORTANT: ALL RIDES LEAVE AT THE SCHEDULED TIME INDICATED. PLAN TO MEET 15 TO 30 MINUTES BEFORE THAT TIME!

Note: Ride changes, cancellations and additional rides are posted to the VS e-mail list and the web site ride calendar www.valleyspokesmen.org/ridecalendar Be informed: current VS members can register for the VS e-mail list: http://www.valleyspokesmen.org/Sys/vs-list and follow the prompts.



SEPTEMBER 2015

TUES. 9/1/15 2-M 20-25 miles 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday morning ride starting at Livermore Cyclery in Dublin (in shopping center at the SW corner of San Ramon Rd. and Amador Valley Blvd.). Route will be determined by the participants. This is a good ride for someone getting back to riding after a lay off for any reason. Be sure to let me know so I can tailor the ride otherwise you should expect a 14-18 mph pace. This is a social ride involving a Peet's Coffee stop. Ride Host: Bob Heady, 925-980-7989. TUES. 9/1/15 2-M/B 25-35 miles 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday training rides starting at Shannon Center in Dublin and using assorted routes. Take I-680 to the Alcosta exit and go south on San Ramon Rd.; turn right on Shannon and right again into the parking lot. Ride Host: Dan Carhart, 925-828-8964. TUES. 9/1/15 Mtn-3 8-13 miles 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Loop – Mountain bike trails. All levels are welcome. From I-580 westbound in Castro Valley take the Strobridge Avenue exit; turn right on Strobridge, right on Castro Valley Blvd., and left on Lake Chabot Road., then make a right turn on the road immediately after Arcadian Dr. and follow it up the hill to a free parking lot on the left. Since cell reception in the park is sketchy, please leave a message if you plan to ride. Ride Host: Jane Moorhead, 925-980-9889. WED. 9/2/15 2-L/M 25-50 miles 8:30 a.m. Dick Skow will lead a group from Heather Farm every Mon. and Wed. morning. Monday rides will be shorter (25-35 miles) and more leisurely paced. Wednesday rides will be about 35-45 miles at a moderate pace. There will be a coffee or lunch stop on all rides. Meet at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek. Take I-680 to Ygnacio exit and go east; turn left at San Carlos Road into Heather Farm and park in the lot by the ball fields on the right. The route will be available at: http://ridewithgps.com/users/74695/routes at least 48 hours before the ride. Be sure to check for the ride listed with the correct date. Ride Host: Richard Skow, 925-939-6964,[email protected] for ride details WED. 9/2/15 1-L/M 40 miles 10:00 a.m. Starting at the San Leandro Marina we’ll ride a scenic loop around Bay Farm and Alameda islands including the former naval station and USS Kitty Hawk museum. Meet at San Leandro Marina, parking lot near San Leandro Marina Office on Mulford Point Dr. Take I-880 and exit Marina Blvd west.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7185839 Route sheet: SanLeandroMarina-Islands.xlsx Ride Host: David Pereira, 925-640-3491. WED. 9/2/15 3-B ~ 20 miles & 2-L ~ 15 miles 6:30 p.m. WAW (Wednesday After Work) is a Wed. evening training ride series leaving from Les Knott Park in Livermore. Most weeks we will have two options available. Doug will lead a B paced ride intended to get the heart rate up quickly and keep it there for an hour and Janet will lead an L paced ride for anyone looking for something a bit more tame. Routes will vary and are generally posted on the calendar prior to the ride. Meet at the park at 655 N. Mines Rd. Ride Hosts: Doug Ondricek, (925) 980-2490, and Janet Ondricek, (925) 579-4573. WED 09/2/2015 6:30 pm VS Bicyle Club Quarterly Meeting Join us at Round Table Pizza in Dublin (7841 Amador Valley Blvd.) at 6:30 p.m. for free pizza, salad and soft drinks, followed by our club meeting at 7:00 p.m. Non-members, come see what our club is all about and meet lots of people who share your interests. Find answers to all your club questions and see if we're the club for you! THURS. 9/3/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. THURS. 9/3/15 See 6:00 p.m. T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. SAT. 9/5/15 4-B 55 miles 8:00 a.m. Danville - Orinda and Berkeley Hills. Starting at the Park&Ride in Danville on Sycamore Valley Rd., we'll ride up to Orinda and continue up Wildcat Canyon Rd. to Grizzly Peak Rd. past the steam trains to Skyline Blvd. From there we take Redwood Rd. down to Pinehurst and return via Moraga, Lafayette, and Alamo. Meet at the Park&Ride at the NE corner of the Sycamore Valley and I-680 intersection in Danville. Ride Host: Brahim Satoutah, 925-963-7024. SUN. 9/6/15 3-L/M, M, M/B 52-60 miles 9:30 a.m. STANDING VS 1st Sunday of the Month Ride. We will be riding a 52-60 mile loop from San Ramon Central Park and out to Livermore. There will be a group adding on the Flynn's to the route that is listed. We have a rest stop at the Starbucks in N. Vasco and Scenic, as well as the Starbucks on Vineyard in Livermore, before returning to San Ramon. Please feel free to join us and ride at your own pace. The route can be shortened after the 1st rest stop by returning on Greenville to Tesla and continuing on the route. Significant chance of rain will cancel this ride. Route Sheet: San_Ramon_Livermore_Loop_52.pdf Ride Host: Kathleen Koos, 925-963-8506. MON. 9/7/15 3-M 50 miles 8:30 a.m. Danville to the Pigs & Bears. Starting at the Danville Park&Ride at the NE corner of Sycamore Ave. and I-680 we'll head north through Pleasant Hill to Alhambra Valley Rd. and ascent of 'Pig Farm' hill. Then it's on to the 'Three Bears' of Bear Creek Rd. before regrouping in Orinda. Our return will be through Moraga and Lafayette. Route: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/577555 Ride Host: Kathy Koos, 925-963-8506 MON. 9/7/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15.

STANDING RIDE OVERVIEW: MONDAY and WEDNESDAY morning ride from Heather Farms leave at 8:30 a.m. TUESDAY night Mountain Bike rides from Lake Chabot leave at 7:00p.m. TUESDAY and THURSDAY conditioning rides from Dublin (Livermore Cyclery) leave at 9:30 a.m. TUESDAY and THURSDAY evening T ‘n T rides from Shannon Center (Dublin) leave at 6:00 p.m (5:30 starting 9/22). WEDNESDAY evening WAW rides from Livermore leave at 6:30 p.m. ODD FRIDAY morning ride from Central Park (San Ramon) at 8:30 a.m. Beginner Friendly.



TUES. 9/8/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/8/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/8/15 See 6:00 p.m. T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/8/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. WED. 9/9/15 8:30 AM See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. WED. 9/9/15 10:00a.m. 1.5-M 36 miles. Ride from the north end of Berkeley's Aquatic Park to the Emeryville Marina and then along the Bay Trail to Pt. Richmond for lunch. Meet at the foot of the Univ. Ave. pedestrian bridge on Addison in Berkeley (north end of Aquatic Park). Bring water and food or money to buy. Ride Host: David Pereira, 925-640-3491. WED. 9/9/15 See 6:30p.m. Wednesday After Work (WAW) Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. WED. 9/9/15 7:00p.m. Executive Board Meeting at the home of Bob and Bonnie Powers, 6640 Spruce Lane in Dublin. Take San Ramon Road to Amador Valley Blvd; go east; turn right onto York Drive; turn right onto Spruce Lane. THURS. 9/10/15 – Tuesday/Thursday Ride goes to Don Edwards for Walt’s 84th Birthday. Show & go for those who want to ride locally. THURS. 9/10/15 – 9:00a.m. 2 L 23 miles Walt Thomas’ Happy 84th Birthday Ride Start at Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge for Walt’s annual trek up Nike hill (optional) then on to Anderson Bakery before returning to the wildlife refuge. This ride is co-hosted with the Fremont Freewheelers. VS Host: Julie Hampton [email protected] 510-685-7103 Contact me by 9/7 for lunch pre-order from Anderson Bakery http://www.valleyspokesmen.org/Resources/Documents/menu%20Anderson%20Bakery.pdf THURS. 9/10/15 See 6:00p.m. T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. FRI. 9/11/15 2-L/M No Drop 25-35 miles 8:30a.m. This Odd FriDay series of rides will start at Central Park and be geared toward the riders who show. Central Park is located at the intersection of Bollinger and Alcosta Blvd., across from the Library. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly) Ride Host: Gail Blanco, [email protected], 925-872-1001. SAT. 9/12/15 4-M 60 miles 8:30 a.m. Cal-Pal loop. Starting at Shannon Center we'll head down to Sunol and continue on Calaveras past the reservoir and Ed Levin Park into Milpitas. Then we head north through Fremont to Niles and return via Palomares and Dublin Grade. Meet at Shannon Center. Take I-680 to the Alcosta exit and go south on San Ramon Rd.; turn right on Shannon and right into the parking lot. Ride Host: Kathleen Koos, 925-963-8506. SUN. 9/13/15 2/M+B 47 miles 9:30 a.m. Tandemonium Ride. We're breaking out the tandems again and hoping to

get a few more tandems, and a more diverse group of riders. We'll have a fast tandem group, as well as a slower tandem group. The single bikes can ride as their own group or off the back of the tandems. Tandems are a little slower up hill, but the descents are FAST and fun to ride in the drafts if you can. We will be doing a few regroups. If you're able to join us in this Tandemonium, meet at Diablo Vista Park on Tassajara Ranch Rd. just east of Crow Canyon Rd. Note our usual 'Gailberto' hosts won't be available this month, but we'll still use their tandem-friendly route. RideWithGPS link-http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7605761 Ride Host: Peter Rathmann, 925-336-0973. MON. 9/14/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. MON. 9/14/15 Monthly meeting of the Valley Spokesmen Racing Team at 6:30 p.m. at Livermore Cyclery, 2752 First Street, Livermore. Everyone welcome! Call Ted Vidnovic, 925-337-2803 or [email protected], for further information. TUES. 9/15/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/15/15 See 6:00 p.m. T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/15/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. WED. 9/16/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. WED. 9/16/15 See 6:30 p.m. Wednesday After Work (WAW) Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. THURS. 9/17/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. THURS. 9/17/15 See 6:00 p.m. T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. SAT. 9/19/15 2-L/M 38/42 miles 9:30 a.m. (note later time) Feather Pedals Ride Monthly Ride. Starting at the Sycamore Ave. Park&Ride in Danville we'll head east on Camino Tassajara and Highland/Manning roads to north Livermore before returning through town and then through Dublin and San Ramon. The 'Plus' option will add some distance and climbing with a different route through Dublin. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for pre-ride announcements. Classic: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4347963 Classic Plus: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4348094 Ride Host: Rebecca Wood C 925-577-3842. SUN. 9/20/15 3.5-M 53 miles 8:30 a.m. Moraga Loop with a return through Blackhawk and Windemere. Starting at Shannon Center we'll cross Dublin Grade to Castro Valley and then head over Redwood and Pinehurst into Moraga. Our return will be through Lafayette and Blackhawk and then south through Windemere. Ride Host: Kathleen Koos, 925-963-8506. SUN. 9/20/15 1-M, 45 miles 10:00 a.m. Oktoberfest Ride from Hayward Shoreline to Speisekammer Restaurant in Alameda, with a loop around Alameda. Lots of dirt roads. Best bikes are hybrids, cross, gravel bikes, mtbs with smooth tires



or mtb tires with high pressure 40-50. Begin at Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward, CA 94545 (just north of the San Mateo Bridge) http://ridewithgps.com/routes/6142275 Ride Host: Rob Delfosse, 925-522-6270. MON. 9/21/15 2-L 30 miles 9:00 a.m. Starting from San Ramon Central Park we'll ride through assorted neighborhoods with a stop at Livorna Park on our way to Walnut Creek and Sweet Affair bakery. Our return will be mainly along the Blvd. Meet at the south parking lot of Central Park across from the Market Place. Ride Host: Kathy Koos, 925-963-8506. MON. 9/21/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. TUES. 9/22/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/22/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. TUES. 9/22/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. WED. 9/23/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. WED. 9/23/15 See 6:30 p.m. Wednesday After Work (WAW) Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. THURS. 9/24/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. THURS. THRU SUN. 9/24-27 Del Valle Extended Weekend Trip See online calendar for details. Host: Bob Heady & Jane Moorhead 925-980-9889 THURS. 9/24/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. FRI. 9/25/15 2-L/M No Drop 25-35 miles 8:30 a.m. This Odd FriDay series of rides will start at Central Park and be geared toward the riders who show. Central Park is located at the intersection of Bollinger and Alcosta Blvd., across from the Library. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly) Ride Host: Gail Blanco, [email protected], 925-872-1001. MON. 9/28/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. TUES. 9/29/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 9/29/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. TUES. 9/29/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. WED. 9/30/15 8:30 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. WED. 9/30/15 3-M 45 miles 9:00 a.m. Calaveras from Pleasanton Ridge Staging area on Foothill Blvd. to the Ed

Levin Park & return. Ride Host: Gail Blanco, [email protected], 925-872-1001. WED. 9/30/15 See 6:30 p.m. Wednesday After Work (WAW) Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. THURS. 10/01/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. THURS. 10/01/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. SAT. 10/3/15 2-L 26 miles 9:00 a.m. Two Bridges Ride, S L O W, with an option for the real riders to go to Pig Farm, Pinole, Benicia and back to Martinez. Meet at the Martinez Waterfront Park. From Marina Vista Ave. turn right on Ferry St. Restrooms are available. There is an awesome bakery in Benicia that has AMAZING macaroons....bring money to buy....we can share packages. Ride Host: Michelle McBee, [email protected] SUN. 10/4/15 Mt. Diablo Challenge volunteer opportunity. SUN. 10/4/15 2.5-M 35 miles 9:30 a.m. Tandem Ride - Livermore Valley. Join us on a Tandem ride this Sunday along the Livermore Valley. This is an opportunity to dust off the tandems, and share your love of group riding with a partner or friend. We will be riding out on Tesla Rd towards Cross Rd & Greenville before heading to North Livermore along Highland Rd and returning into town on Collier Canyon Rd. Meet at the "Old Nob Hill" parking lot at the intersection of S. Livermore and Pacific Ave. Single bike riders are welcomed to join us! We'll have a fast tandem group, as well as a slower tandem group. The single bikes can ride as their own group or off the back of the tandems. We're hoping to socialize after the ride at Tap 25/Swirl in Livermore. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7605761 Ride Hosts: Gail Blanco & Alberto Lanzas, 925-872-1001. MON. 10/5/15 3-M 50 miles 9:00 a.m. ‘Odd Monday Ride’ Meet us at the old Nob Hill shopping center and join us for a ride into Tracy via Coral Hollow. Please bring plenty of fluids and food. There will be a regroup at the top of Coral Hollow and again in Tracy. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/9621603 Ride Host: Kathy Koos, 925-963-8506. MON. 10/5/15 9:00 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15 but note later time. MON. 10/5/15 Monthly meeting of Valley Spokesmen Racing Team at Livermore Cyclery, 2752 First Street, Livermore. Everyone welcome! Call Ted Vidnovic, 925-337-2803 or [email protected], for further information. TUES. 10/6/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 10/6/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. TUES. 10/6/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. WED. 10/7/15 9:00 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15 but note later time.



WED. 10/7/15 2-L/M 31 miles 8:20 a.m. This is the usual EZ PZ Livermore ride from San Ramon Central Park. http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2264393 Ride Host: Joe Allen, 925 708-7692. WED. 10/7/15 See 6:30 p.m. Wednesday After Work (WAW) Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. THURS. 10/8/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. THURS. 10/8/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. FRI. 10/9/15 2-L/M No Drop 25-35 miles 8:30 a.m. This Odd FriDay series of rides will start at Central Park and be geared toward the riders who show. Central Park is located at the intersection of Bollinger and Alcosta Blvd., across from the Library. ALL riders are welcomed! We generally do a coffee shop stop near the end of the ride. (Beginner Friendly) Ride Host: Gail Blanco, [email protected], 925-872-1001. SAT. – SUN. 10/10-11/15 TOSRD (Tour Of The Sacramento River Delta) 2015 See VS calendar for details. MON. 10/11/15 9:00 a.m. See Heather Farm Standing Ride details on WED. 9/2/15. TUES. 10/12/15 See 9:30 a.m. Tues./Thurs. Morning Standing Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. TUES. 10/12/15 5:30 p.m. See T’n’T Evening Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15 but note earlier time. TUES. 10/12/15 See 7:00 p.m. Lake Chabot Mountain Bike Ride details on TUES. 9/1/15. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE NOTE --- HERE ARE RIDE OPPORTUNITIES ANDCLINICS IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR SCHEDULE DAILY LUNCHTIME TRAINING RIDES: Join members of the Valley Spokesmen Racing Team and Lawrence Livermore Cyclotrons for daily training rides. Rides are 20-25 miles at a fast/brisk pace. Meet at 11:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Visitors Center on Greenville Road. NOTE: The group tends to split into fast and slow packs, so there is an option for a less vigorous pace. (Take I-580 to Greenville Road exit, go south on Greenville for about 3 miles, parking lot for the Visitors Center is on the right, look for the flagpoles). For ride/course descriptions, contact Rocco Hollaway at 925-422-9701: [email protected] EVERY SUNDAY MORNING 3-B (hilly route and brisk pace) 35 miles (56 km) 8:00 a.m. Join the VS Race Team for a 3-B 35-mile ride with 2-B option (a little less hilly). We'll ride from the Bankhead Theater (North First St. @ S. Livermore) up Tesla, Cross Rd., Patterson Pass, South Flynn Rd. (or you can skip the Flynn climb and take Greenville), Altamont Pass Rd., residential streets to Dalton out to N. Livermore, Manning, Collier Canyon, Portola, and back to Livermore. Ride Leaders will vary. Contact Don Williams at 925-580-9395.

EVERY 1st SATURDAY MORNING each month. 4-S 45-60 miles (72-90 km) 9:00 a.m. Join the Wheels of Thunder and Valley Spokesmen Racing Team on a joint training ride. The ride starts in downtown Pleasanton from the parking lot on Neal Street between Main and First Streets (across from the drive-through milk store). The pace varies with re-grouping at the top of most long climbs. Most routes have turn-around points for those wanting shorter versions of the ride. All riders are welcome, but be warned that these are not entry-level rides. Each ride is a “no-drop” ride on rolling terrain that is close to 18 mph and is a good place for fit new riders to start. For information call Bob Fusco at 925-899-4027. RIDE REVIEWS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * July 29th Gail hosted today's ride from San Ramon Central Park to Sunol with an optional out-and-back to the end of Kilkare Rd. On our return we stopped at the Corner Bakery on Bernal for refreshments. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 1st We had a nice casual ride today with great weather in Alameda. We were even treated to a “show” by the US Army Reserves who were practicing with their equipment near the USS Hornet. Also while in Alameda, we stopped for a very tasty lunch at an Off the Grid pop-up food truck court. Yum...lobsta roll, korrito (Korean burrito), shrimp wrap… Gary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 11th Welcome back to riding for Bob H. who hosted the Dublin to Danville ride this morning! And on the way back we encountered Ralph S. who was riding in San Ramon by the Iron Horse trail. Peter * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 15th Our early ride start let us avoid the high temperatures today, but we still got the effects of the easterly breeze pushing smoke from the fires to the west into our area. Hazy views of the hills near the Calaveras reservoir and very noticeable smoke in the air during the climb. Peter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The Feather Pedal monthly ride and our 7th birthday ride was staged from Crank2. Thanks to Bryon and Peggy for the special offers and for hosting us. And an early happy birthday to Our amazing Walt! There were a total of 24 riders, 18 club members and 6 non-members. Karin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 16th Thanks to Kathy and Gary Koos, Bob and Bonnie Powers, Francie Cushman, and everyone else who worked to organize and prepare for the club's anniversary (44 years!) celebration today. Although slightly cooler temperatures would have been welcome (especially for those climbing to Del Valle), we enjoyed the shaded setting up in the Ruby Hills area with cooling breezes once we got back from the ride. Peter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ As always, Peter, thank-you for the photographs! And a very, very special thank-you to Bonnie and Bob who did the majority of the planning and organizing of the event along with preparing all the food and drinks. Thank-you also to Francie who stayed behind and helped Bonne get everything set up! If I could change one thing, it would be to pre-order the weather!!! Anyone got a hook-up with that department?



Good to see everyone and thanks to all of you for coming out to enjoy the day!!!! Kathy * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 20th

Bob's conditioning ride turned out to be more of a flat tire repair clinic as we encountered numerous goat heads along the Iron Horse trail due to the recent mowing of the weeds along the trail edge. Ended up with a total of 7 flats and opted to use the Blvd. on the way back. Peter +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make it 8 flats. A new record? I had to replace the tube after pumped it twice. Joe +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make it 9. Seven riders and nine flats :.( Mary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 22nd Excellent turnout for this mornings ride from Shannon down to Sunol and continuing through Niles Canyon to Palomares. The group split up at that point with some returning over Dublin Canyon while the rest of us went west to Castro Valley where there was another split with some adding the out-and-back ride to the end of Cull Canyon before returning over Crow and Norris Canyon rds. Peter * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * August 26th Nice day and timing for Gail's 'Reverse Moraga Loop' ride with the early start letting us get back before it started getting too warm. Still quite a bit of haze in the air - not sure if it's related to any of the fires up north. But it was still a very scenic ride up over Pinehurst and Redwood rds. We met the group from Heather Farm at the Moraga Commons park - they were also headed up Pinehurst, but then turned the other way on Redwood to continue on Skyline to the north end of Pinehurst. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS September 5 Tour & Taste of the Valley, Santa Maria, CA 12 Tour de Fresno, Fresno, CA 12 White Mountain Double, Bishop, CA 12 Tour de Fuzz, Santa Rosa, CA 12 Tahoe Sierra Century, Squaw Valley, CA 12 Best Buddies Challenge, Carmel, CA 12 Mammoth Fall Century,Mammoth Lake,CA 19 V3 Hopfest Veterans Victory Velo Bike Ride, San Ramon, CA 19 Fast Freddie Gran Fondo, Berkeley, CA 19 Gear Up Cycle for Youth, W.Sacramento, CA 19 Tehachapi Grand Fondo, Tehachapi, CA 19 Santa Clarita Century, Valencia, CA 19 V3Hopfest, Bishop Ranch, San Ramon,CA 26 Knoxville Fall Classic Double, Vacaville,CA 26 Mustard Seed Spin, Sacramento, CA 26 Napa Valley Ride to Defeat ALS, Napa,CA 26 Revolution Ride, Geyserville, CA 26 Lighthouse Century, Morro Bay, CA 27 San Joaquin Bikefest, Stockton, CA 27 Princess Promenade, Folsom, CA October 3 Levi’s Grand Fondo, Santa Rosa, CA 3 Konocti Challenge, Kelseyville, CA 4 Mt. Diablo Challenge, Danville, CA 10 Shasta Wheelmen Jamboree Ride, Redding 10 Sacramento Century, Sacramento, CA

10-11 TOSRD, Brannan Island, CA 10 Golden Hills Century, Knights Ferry, CA 10 Bass Lake Powerhouse Double, Clovis, CA 10 Asti Tour de Vine, Cloverdale, CA 10 Wine & Roses Bicycle Ride, Templeton, CA 10 Pink October Ride for Awareness, Yuba City 17 Solvang Autumn Double, Solvang, CA * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mount Diablo Challenge We still need a few more workers for the Mt. Diablo Challenge, October 4, 2015. This is an annual fundraiser which now benefits Save Mount Diablo. Call Bonnie if you can lend a hand, 925-828-5299 [email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VALLEY SPOKESMEN AFFILIATIONS Adventure Cycling – www.adventurecycling.org Bay Area Ridge Trail Council – www.ridgetrail.org Bike East Bay – www.bikeeastbay.org (formerly EBBC) Bicycle Trail Council of the East Bay - www.btceb.org C.B.C. - California Bicycle Coalition - www.calbike.org California State Parks Foundation - www.parks.ca.gov East Bay Regional Parks - www.ebparks.org Greenbelt Alliance – www.greenbelt.org L.A.B. - League of American Bicyclists -www.bikeleague.org National Parks Conservation Association - www.npca.org Nature Conservancy – www.nature.org/legacy Planning and Conservation League - www.pcl.org Rails to Trails – www.railstotrails.org Yosemite Conservancy

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VALLEY SPOKESMAN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING August 12, 2015 7:00pm – 6640 Spruce Ln., Dublin, CA CALL TO ORDER made by Clay at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bonnie Powers, Clay Dunning, Ken Hernandez, Peter Rathmann, Joe Cheng, Dan Carhart, Jim Duncan, Kathy Koos Absent: Jane Moorehead, Julie Hampton, Marcus Van Raalte, Mark Dedon Bonnie made a motion to approve the June Minutes. The motion was seconded by Kathy and approved by all present. The approved minutes from the June 10, 2015 Board meeting can be found in the July Newsletter. There are no July minutes because the meeting was canceled due to no quorum present. TREASURER’S REPORT: Dan reported that we are fiscally sound. The checking account has a healthy balance and the savings account is unchanged. OLD BUSINESS Ride Report: Peter had nothing new to report, due in part, to his recent trip. He has, however, shared photos of his Canadian adventure with Clay, Bob, and Joe on Trip Track. V.S. Website: Ken reported that membership has increased to 749 members (including family memberships). Currently, Valley Spokesmen has 401 individual members and 348 family members. There was a brief discussion on the PayPal set up for renewing memberships. As a consequence of the current set up, members may receive two receipts (one from PayPal and one from Valley Spokesmen). The dual receipts



led to some members thinking they may have paid twice. The Board explored other options to make the payment system less confusing. However, it was decided that the additional cost of modifying the system combined with the number of times the issue came up, made any changes cost ineffective. Master Plans: Francie, Bonnie, and Jim attended Dublin's July meeting. They collectively reported there will be more bike lanes in the city overall. The biggest issue concerning cyclists will be the widening of Dougherty Road and overall bike path improvement. Dublin will also completely revamp Amador Plaza Road by providing two new crosswalks. They will limit exiting Safeway's parking lot to a right turn only onto Amador Plaza Road. Peter mentioned there is a petition circulating on Mt. Diablo to change signage and to paint solid double lines on blind turns in order to encourage vehicles to pass cyclists safely. Danville Liaison and Mount Diablo Cyclist's President Alan Kalin gave a presentation on the petition he is circulating to bring awareness regarding the dangerous conditions cyclists face when riding Mt. Diablo. A few facts Alan presented included: there are between 130,000 - 150,000 cyclists that climb Mt. Diablo every year, there are 116 collision reports, there averages a collision on the mountain every 16 days with 70% of those collisions occurring on blind turns. Alan pointed out that there are many more accidents that go unreported (cyclists find alternative ways to get home). He has been meeting with park officials to encourage them to implement safety measures on the mountain. He, along with others, formed the Mount Diablo Cyclists Club in order to improve safety on Mt. Diablo. The mission of the Club is to encourage park officials to install flashing signs and to paint solid double lines on blind turns. The club can be found on Facebook as "Mount Diablo Cyclists" where there is a link to the petition they are circulating. The page also includes videos of close encounters with motorists on Mt. Diablo. Both Bonnie and Clay recommended that Alan also approach other bike clubs and bike shops in the area to help spread the word. In addition, Ken will put the link to the petition on the Valley Spokesmen website. Correspondence: Bonnie reported that Valley Spokesmen has received a lot of correspondence this month including: different riding events and tours that are available, organizations that are seeking funding, and organizations that have sent thank-you notes regarding our continued support of their efforts. Events or tours coming up include: California Dream Ride, Patriot Weekend, Pedal Tours, Edible Pedal, and 100 Mountains Coast to Coast. Organizations seeking funding include: Rails to Trails, Hope Hospice and Pacific Crest Trail. Bonnie has received thank-you notes from: Bike East Bay, and several other organizations where we've joined or renewed our membership. NEW BUSINESS Report from Organizational Task Force on Amendment of Articles and Bylaws: Clay had expected to receive the modified documents from our Attorney who drafted the Second Amendment and Restatement of the Bylaws. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the documents will be delayed. The documents should be received shortly, and, once received will be forwarded to the Board for review and approval. Once reviewed and approved, the documents will be available online for member review. Adopt Election Procedures: The attorney has reviewed the proposed election procedures. The election procedures will accompany the forthcoming documents with the Amended Bylaws.

Revisit Procedure and Protocol for Rider Violation of VS Standards for Safety: This issue was postponed until the September meeting. Mt. Diablo Challenge: Bonnie has 8 volunteers to assist in distributing water and food to riders participating in this event. She mentioned she needs two more. TOSRD: Francie reported that we are 1/3 sold out already and that Ken is doing a marvelous job with PayPal and with generating great reports. Francie will be mailing out post cards to past participants that are not Valley Spokesmen members. Francie is in need of more volunteers to work the Saturday afternoon food shift and the Sunday afternoon food shift. Livermore Sights and Sounds Parade: December 5 - Julie, via email, made a motion to contribute $500.00 to the Ondricek family for the Sights and Sounds Parade in December. Bonnie seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. December 5 is the date. It was recommended that dinner be hosted before the event. More details will follow as we get closer to the date. GPS and Route Training: Clay mentioned that Dianne would be interested in leading rides and would like to know how to create routes using GPS. Peter suggested that we create a team of trainers who will instruct users in creating routes. Peter recommended the following training team: Kevin, Ken, Peter, Alberto, and Dick Skow. Ken will set up a "Rides with Valley Spokesmen Account" on GPS. Dan suggested that routes be vetted prior to inclusion in the Valley Spokesmen account. To summarize, training will involve a three step process: recruit trainers, open VS account, and offer a training session. Cinderella Donations: Jim forwarded an email to the Board listing suggested causes to donate to. Bonnie made a motion to donate $750.00 to 30 different causes including a $1,500.00 donation to two different municipalities and a $3,000.00 donation to San Ramon Street Smarts. Peter seconded the motion subject to Jim and Bonnie providing a proposed list which will then be submitted to the Board. Dan moved we cap donations at $30,000. The Board voted unanimously to approve the donations subject to list approval and budget cap. GOOD OF THE ORDER Bonnie reported that Jean Watts is making great progress from serious injuries she sustained in a head-on collision last February. Jean is an 80 year old long term member who rode her bike everyday prior to the accident. September entertainment for the General Membership Meeting will consist of two elements. The Canadian adventure will be told by the four participants who joined in the three week long trek: Peter, Clay, Joe, and Bob Barnett, and Gary will recount his adventure on the Death Ride with Kathy. Ken will post a reminder of the Valley Spokesmen Anniversary BBQ this Sunday on the website. Rick Lawton, President of the Contra Costa Cycling Club attended the Board meeting and gave a presentation on an upcoming event sponsored by his Club. They will be hosting the inaugural Cycling for Veterans ride on October 17, 2015. The ride will have several options for the novice cyclist to the experienced cyclist. Information about the ride can be found at: cycling4veterans.com. The event will have live music at the start and finish. There will be a host of speakers and guests that will partake in event. Ken will write up synopsis and put out a blast regarding the event. Bonnie mentioned that the Progressive Dinner that was originally scheduled for October 25 will be moved to a later



date. Bonnie will clear it with the hosts and get back to us with a date. Ken will be doing his annual Santa Cruz Ride on October 17, 2015. The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. by Clay to the General Meeting on September 2, 2015 at Round Table Pizza, 7841 Amador Valley Rd., Dublin. Respectfully Submitted, Kathleen Koos, Recording Secretary * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club Correspondence July/August 2015 Correspondence sent: 1. Check to Business Cards (B of A) for TORSD BQB sites Brannan Island; State fee; Wild Apricot; Office Depot – toner/ink). 2. Check to Minutemen Press for printing of August newsletter. 3. Check to Donahue, Fitzgerald Attorneys for update of club By-laws and Corporation papers. 4. Check to Minuteman Press for 3rd quarter News-brief and July newsletter. 5. Check to Rita Redberg for Cinderella refund. 6. Cinderella donation checks to: A Safe Place, Asian Women’s Shelter; Assistance League of Amador Valley; Assistance League of Diablo Valley; Bay Area Women Against Rape (BAWAR); Cancer Support Community; Center for Domestic Peace; Charlotte Maxwell Complimentary Clinic; Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa; CORA Community Overcoming Domestic Violence; Empower Yolo; Family Violence Law Center; Girl Ventures; Koinonia Family Services; La Casa de las Madres; NEWS – Napa Emergency Women’s Services; Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence; Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa County; San Leandro Shelter for Women; SAVE – Shelter Against Violent Environments; Shelter Inc. of Shelter Inc. of Contra Costa County; STAND! Against Domestic Violence; Techbridge; WomenCARE; Women’s Center – Women’s – Youth & Family Services and Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center. 7. Cinderella donation checks to the police departments of Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. 8. Cinderella donation check to City of San Ramon to be used towards the Street Smarts program in San Ramon and Danville. 9. Check to Janet Ondricek for Sights and Sounds parade in Livermore this December. 9. Letters of welcome to old and new members. Membership stands at approximately 720 members for 2015. Correspondence received: 1. Announcement from LAB of President Andy Clarke’s departure after 12 years of service. 2. Liability insurance policy from James G. Parker Insurance Associates for August 1, 23015 until August 1, 2016. 3. Thank you letters from Bike East Bay, Bay Area Trail Council; and California State Parks Foundation for membership renewal. 4. Thank you note from Bruce Lovell for our continued support of Girlventures. 5. Thank you note from McCloud Firemen’s Association for donation in memory of George Ondricek. 6. Request for donations from Rails to Trails; Hope Hospice; and Pacific Crest Trails. 7. Information on upcoming events and tours:

- Pedaltours – New Zealand/Australia/Vietnam/India/Czech Republic/Austria - Edible Pedal 100 – Nevada – Sept. 20 - Mountains to Coast – Sept. 26 – Oct. 3 North Carolina - Cycling 4 Veterans 2015 – October 17th - Patriot Weekend – October 23-24 – charity related to Military, Fire and Police - California Dream Ride – October 20 – November 4, Santa Barbara to San Diego 8. Thank you note from Jim Baross of CABO thanking VS for their letters to Caltrain in support of bike capacity on electrified trains. 9. August copy of Sunset magazine. 10. Newsletters and magazines from various clubs, organization and businesses. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * VALLEY SPOKESMEN CLUB GEAR

The following Valley Spokesmen clothing is available: short sleeve jersey - club cut - ………………………..… $65.00 short sleeve jersey - women's cut - ……………..…...…$65.00 long sleeve jersey - (to be discontinued) ……………....$70.00 sleeveless wind shell vest - …………………………..... $60.00 long sleeve jacket - (to be discontinued)…….…..….….$69.99 shorts - women / men - ………………………….……….$58.00 bib shorts - (to be discontinued)……………….…………$65.00 arm warmers …………………………..………………….$30.00 gloves - yellow, blue, black - (changing to blue & black only) -

……………………………………….….$27.00 socks - white, yellow, black - (changing to blue & black only) -

……………………………………………$7.00 Contact Jim Duncan for club gear: hey‐[email protected] or 925‐209‐1369

Club Mileage as of 8/22/15 Newsletter mileage Query

Name Total of Miles Rides Led Total Rides

Agostino, Val 329 0 8

Allen, Joe 688 1 18

Ammann, Alicia 279 0 6

Bachman, Janette 246 0 6

Ball, Karin 449 4 12

Barbier, Larry 1400 0 43

Barnett, Bob 1670 0 42

Bartlett, Christine 308 0 7

Bezdek, Larry 1571 0 37

Blain, Bob 392 0 11

Blanco, Gail 2374 28 53

Buckingham, Charles 599 0 17

Carey, Liz 235 0 5

Carhart, Dan 2264 34 63

Carpenter, Don 1172 0 32

Castleman, Ellen 368 0 8

Cheng, Joe 1592 8 38

Choy, Serena 994 0 31

Chronister, Kelli 238 0 5





Cohen, Sahrye 231 0 6

Conger, Jim 563 6 18

Cosin, Wendy 1172 6 32

Crawford, Erin 343 0 7

Crawford, Marlowe 491 0 10

Crawford, Matt 383 0 8

Culshaw, Pete 1788 20 47

Culshaw, Sharon 505 0 17

Cushman, Francie 1206 3 33

Daly, Deb 608 0 12

Dangerfield, Melba 386 0 10

de la Motte, Janelle 344 0 9

Dedon, Erica 373 1 11

Dedon, Mark 1117 2 32

Delfosse, Rob 1471 9 38

Deornelas, Vic 1338 1 26

DePasquale, Tammy 238 0 5

Derrick, Peter 222 0 6

Donovan, Deb 365 0 11

Duncan, Jim 1484 5 48

Dunning, Clay 965 5 20

Dunning, Craig 639 5 13

Duran, Veronica 464 0 17

Duvoisin, Marc 349 0 8

Dworkin, Doug 314 0 8

Eacret, Wes 358 0 8

Earby, Karen 261 0 6

Enriquez, Gilbert 1121 0 31

Faires, Debbie 362 0 8

Ferriere, Karen 208 0 5

Flusche, Tony 426 0 13

Frantz, Pat 315 0 8

Fraser, Jack 298 0 7

Fraser, Maribel 284 0 6

Frasier, Debbie 342 0 7

Fredricks, Larry 213 0 7

Fujii, Bob 408 0 8

Fujii, Vivian 312 0 7

Fusco, Bob 929 0 26

Gabe, Jan 568 0 17

Garcia, Dave 1269 0 39

Gelder, Jacki 269 0 7

Gomez, Lynnette 448 0 11

Goroff, Marc 742 0 17

Graves, Gretchen 268 0 6

Green, Jan 300 0 7



Grinols, Susan 290 0 8

Groves, Susan 494 0 12

Guarienti, Faye 388 0 8

Haar, Crista 237 0 5

Hagelin, Craig 664 0 21

Hambrecht, Jeannie 287 0 6

Hampton, Julie 752 4 20

Hansen, Renata 813 0 19

Harral, Maria 331 0 9

Haupt, Chuck 955 0 27

Heady, Bob 752 25 34

Healy, Theresa 841 0 17

Hermann, Mark 300 0 9

Hernandez, Ken 1812 3 44

Hernandez, Mary 1245 2 32

Hirt, Janice 217 0 6

Huey, Jeanine 251 0 5

Jakubowski, Diane 499 0 11

Janer, Mark 241 0 6

Kane, Kathy 519 1 12

Kiely, Mary Ann 348 0 8

Koos, Gary 556 0 11

Koos, Kathy 1307 6 25

Kovisto, Mark 209 0 5

Kowalewski, Steve 638 6 20

Kriebl, Olivia 281 0 5

Kwong, James 230 0 4

Kwong, Linda 282 0 5

Kyong, Peter 1173 0 36

Lagodzinski, Andrew 333 0 7

Lanzas, Alberto 1734 14 37

Lecklikner, Jan 216 0 4

Leddon, Dave 1649 0 43

Lee, Karen Klimkosky 230 0 6

Licata, Barbara 343 0 8

Lifter, Jill 391 0 9

Lisy, Norm 604 0 15

Louis, Ken 348 0 11

Lund, Shauneen 286 0 8

Madelo, Adele 661 0 15

Maggio, Lauren 422 0 11

Makkink, Marjon 305 0 7

Martin, Robin 213 0 5

Mayfield, Milinda 349 0 7

Meyers, Leslie 389 0 9

Miller, Kristen 453 0 10





Moore, Janet 386 0 9

Moorhead, Jane 1417 45 67

Morson, Kathy 438 0 11

Murdock, Kristina 247 0 6

Murphy, Julie 270 0 5

Nadeau, Alaine 704 0 24

Neal, Dave 247 0 5

Norek, Al 588 0 20

Nowell, Keith 312 1 8

Nowell, Linda 433 2 10

O'Boyle, Maureen 293 0 7

Ondricek, Doug 854 15 26

Page, Janie 298 5 16

Parrish, Charles 1117 0 34

Pearsons, Ruth Ann 205 0 5

Pellerin, Mary 246 0 6

Pereira, David 1158 8 31

Pham, Chris 357 1 11

Pickard, Lisa 281 0 7

Piekarski, Sharon 446 0 10

Po, Ismael 1540 0 42

Powers, Dick 832 0 19

Putnam, Ned 682 0 19

Rafanelli, Pam 455 0 10

Rasmussen, Ron 749 0 20

Rathmann, Peter 4669 17 125

Reilly, T.J. 1221 0 36

Roberts, Mary 203 0 4

Roberts, Susan 316 0 9

Roe, Joan 230 0 5

Rossiter, Jaynette 855 0 29

Rossiter, Jennifer 230 0 6

Sandoval, Veronica 296 0 8

Satoutah, Brahim 1231 3 25

Seda, Marta 415 0 9

Selby, Joe 265 0 7

Serriere, Vianney 827 0 19

Settle, Andy 1416 0 35

Shannon, Geoff 1897 18 53

Shigemoto, Lisa 278 0 8

Shum, Bart 858 0 18

Simpson, Christy 1752 3 52

Skow, Dick 1653 12 45

Slagle, Pete 212 0 6

Smith, Jerry 486 0 12

Smith, Kimberly 244 0 4



Smith, Maren 386 0 10

Sovulewski, Larry 251 0 15

Spiegel, Joan 343 0 10

Stevens, Jan 931 0 26

Stewart, Mike 1521 0 41

Strain, Kathy 1077 4 24

Strain, Robert 1189 6 26

Stucky, Jane 464 0 10

Sukovich, Drew 311 0 6

Talbot, Chris 381 0 12

Thieben, Kevin 1023 2 22

Thomas, Walt 493 0 13

Thompson, Dianne 1491 3 35

Tracy, Steve 251 0 5

Uher, Julie 420 0 12

Uher, Will 678 0 16

Van De Vreugde, Jim 820 0 17

van Raalte, Laurie 346 0 9

van Raalte, Marcus 1297 0 26

Vergino, Eileen 415 0 8

Vergino, Michael 200 0 4

Ward, Dick 605 0 20

Weiny, Ira 309 0 8

Weiny, Lorrie 462 0 11

Whelan, Steve 1925 0 43

Williams, Siobhan 365 0 9

Wong, Liane 366 0 8

Wood, Rebecca 591 3 15

Woods, Colleen 363 0 9

Woodward, Linda 260 0 6

Yantis, Marchele 664 3 19

Zak, Kelly 330 0 7

Zucker, Pam 367 0 9

These totals represent miles ridden by club members who have covered more than 200 miles on club rides during 2015. Total miles ridden by club members so far this year is 144,341!!! DON’T FORGET – Ride Hosts of club rides earn points toward FREE club clothing. The more rides you lead, the more clothing you receive – FREE! Ride Hosts – Please turn in your sign-in sheets as quickly as possible. Members enjoy keeping track of their mileage and are anxious to know what their total is each month. Currently there are 34 sign-up sheets missing since the first of the year.



Valley Spokesmen goes to the A’s game. We had 25 people at the A’s game on August

1st…and the A’s won 4‐1!! A good time was had by all. Here are some pictures from the

night.



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Lafayette, CA 94549 925-284-9616 http://sharpbicycle.com ***************************************************** Livermore Cyclery 2752 First St. Livermore, CA 94550 925-455-8090 www.livermorecyclery.com ***************************************************** Bay Area Bikes 2424 Webster St Oakland, CA 94612 510-763-2453 http://bayareabikes.com Hank and Frank Bicycles 6030 College Ave. Oakland, CA 94606 510-654-2453 www.hankandfrankbicycles.com ******************************************************* Big Dave’s Bikes 609 Gregory Ln., #120 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-954-1954 http://www.bigdavesbikes.com Pleasant Hill Cyclery 25-A Crescent Dr., #607 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-676-2666 www.pleasanthillcyclery.com ******************************************************* Bicycles Pleasanton 537 Main St. Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-9777 http://bicyclespleasanton.com Crank 2 5480-9 Sunol Blvd Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-4272 http://www.crank-2.com/store Mike’s Bikes 6754 Bernal Ave #710 Pleasanton, CA 94566 http://mikesbikes.com/about/mikes-bikes-of- pleasanton-pg1062.htm ******************************************************* Breaking Away Bicycle Shop 7 Ross Common Ross, CA 94957 415-272-6847 http://breakingawaybikes.com ******************************************************** City Bicycle Works 2419 K St. Sacramento, CA 95816 916-447-2453 http://citybicycleworks.com ******************************************************** Delta Cyclery 6555 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95209 209-951-5665 ******************************************************* Tracy Cyclery 130 West 11th ST., #A Tracy, CA 95376 209-835-7151 ****************************************************** Encino Bicycle Center 2901 Ygnacio Valley Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 925-944-9200 http://encinabicyclecenters.com Mike’s Bikes, Walnut Creek 1615 North California Blvd. Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-954-1490 http://mikesbikes.com/contact/ walnut-creek-pg751.htm Sports Basement – New 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd. Walnut Creek, CA 94598 http://www.sportsbasement.com/stores/wal nut-creek/

VALLEY SPOKESMEN Bicycle Touring Club Post Office Box 2630 Dublin, California 94568 2015 CLUB OFFICERS President: Marcus van Raalte 925-437-3253 Vice-President: Clay Dunning 818-266-2660 Treasurer: Dan Carhart 925-828-8964 Recording Secretary: Kathy Koos 925-963-8506 Corresponding Secretary: Bonnie Powers 925-828-5299 Ride Chairmen: Joe Cheng 925-683-9689 Peter Rathmann 925-838-1973 Newsletter Editor/Typist Julie Hampton 510-685-7103 Electronic Newsletter Editor Jane Moorhead 925-980-9889 Newsletter Publisher: Emma Olenberger 707-479-2549 Past President Mark Dedon 925-828-9183 V.S. Racing Team contacts: Jim Duncan 925-209-1369 Ted Vidnovic 925-337-2803 2015 PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS Cinderella Chairmen: Jim Duncan 925-209-1369 Bob Powers 925-828-5299 Swap Meet: Bob/Bonnie Powers 925-828-5299 T.O.S.R.D. Chairman: Francie Cushman 925-719-2256 E.B.B.C. Rep.: Adele Madelo 510-773-0693 Mileage Keeper: Jim Paulos 510-200-8125 Webmasters: Ken Hernandez 510-329-9481 Steve Whelan 925-831-8258 Feather Pedals liaisons: Karin Ball 408-406-2286 Rebecca Wood 925-577-3842

Community Liaisons: Alamo Ralph Speck 925-837-2932 Castro Valley Open Concord: Jean Watts 925-676-6164 Danville Alan Kalin Dublin Francie Cushman 925-719-2256 Hayward James Paulos 510-200-8125 Lafayette Open Livermore: Open Oakland Adele Madelo 510-773-0693 Pleasanton: Bill Rose 925-846-3867 Pleasant Hill: Open San Ramon: Peter Rathmann 925-828-1973 Walnut Creek: Peter Culshaw 925-932-0790

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