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SLO Coaster Promoting safe and legal bicycle riding for recreation and transportation
INSIDE2CONTACT USBoard Members and other club info
3amp4MEETING MINUTESThe minutes of the preceding monthrsquos board and general meetings
5LIGHTHOUSE JERSEYS DESIGNS
6 -8
RIDE SCHEDULEWhere to meet how to get ride info
9RIDE DISCUSSION10RIDE COORDINATORrsquoS REPORT amp JUNE POTLUCK11VOLUNTEER FORM 12AERODYNAMIC HELMET 13MEMEBERSHIP amp BIKE AUCTION14ADVOCATErsquoS REPORT15BOB GARING AWARDBACK PAGETHIS MONTHrsquoS IMPORTANT DATES amp PRESENTATION
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MAY 2012
On the first Saturday of April Pat Catherine and I rode across Figueroa Mountain Catherine wanted to ride up the east side from Happy Canyon so we did that Frank Mullin and I rode that route a few years ago with Margo Clark though we did it in the other direction going out from Los Olivos and descending to Happy Canyon
We parked at the school in Los Olivos another small town that is being wrecked by tourism The old green porta-potties that used to be next to the flagpole are gone and the townspeople have put out fancier johns that they keep locked up until 800 13 The day started out cold and sprinklers ran in the vineyards along Baseline Road to keep the vines from freezing Happy Canyon was green and oak limbs spread across the road in majestic arches13 Then the road turned up and we had no more shade Someone maybe one of the Posties has painted on the pavement ldquoFigueroa Mountain 10 milesrdquo Catherine asked me the summit elevation and I told her around 4000 feet She said we were at 2000 feet Rats13 Then the pavement turned to dirt and we passed some people parked beside the road shooting
bottles Pretty soon the pavement resumed and we began a long descent Double rats Elevation lost is elevation that needs to be regainedWe crossed Cachuma Creek and began climbing That was pretty much the story for the rest of the morning Climb climb climb Lots of turns so we never knew which way to look for the top and we never knew how far we had to go 13 We passed a parking lot at an intersection with a sign pointing right to Cachuma Lake and straight ahead to a campground and left up a steep road to the ranger station We turned left naturally and climbed some more Road paintings told us to ldquokeep grindingrdquo
continued on page 2
Presidentrsquos Messageby Robert Fuller Davis
Catherine and Pat Sullivan on Figueroa Mountain
PAGE 2 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO CoasterThe SLO Coaster is the monthly newsletter of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club It is distributed to members local bicycle shops and some bicycle organizations Subscriptions are not available to nonmembersAll articles letters stories of bicycling experiences appropriate classified ads artwork etc are welcome The editor reserves the right to edit or reject material Each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily represent the opinion or endorsement of the SLOBC or the editorSubmittal GuidelinesAll materials are due no later than 800 am on the 15th of each month Nothing will be accepted verbally All materials should be emailed to newsletter-editorslobcorg Complete submittal guidelines are found on the club website wwwslobcorgresourcessupportnewsletter-guidelineshtml
SLOBC MeetingsBoard of Directors Meeting Tuesday before the General Meeting (500 PM)Location Air Pollution Control District meeting room 3433 Roberto Court (SLO) All Club members are welcome to attend Board meetings General Membership Meeting First Thursday (700 PM)Location County Library 995 Palm downtown San Luis Obispo Refreshments are served starting at 700 pm Meeting begins at 715 pm June and December meetings differ
Contact InformationSan Luis Obispo Bicycle Club IncPO Box 1585San Luis Obispo CA 93406Club Hotline Answering Machine 8055435973
Website wwwslobcorg Email infoslobcorg
Members only site httpwwwslobcnetmembership
Board of DirectorsPresident13 Robert Fuller Davis
presidentslobcorg 13 8057720874Vice President13 Tom Roberts
vice-presidentslobcorg
Treasurer13 13 Chris Broometreasurerslobcorg 13 8057725900
Secretary 13 Craig Armstrongsecretaryslobcorg
Ride Coordinator13 Will Benedictride-coordinatorslobcorg 13 8055443504
Membership Director13 Robert Lindquistmembershipslobcorg 13 8054417063
Advocate13 Dave Abrechtadvocateslobcorg13 8058019211
Historian13 Martin Howellhistorianslobcorg
Newsletter Editor13 Tim Longnewsletter-editorslobcorg
Safety Director13 Ken Pricesafetyslobcorg 13 8054899779
Director-at-Large13 Kathleen McHughat-largeslobcorg 13 8055286686
Past President13 Frank Mullinpast-presidentslobcorg
Presidentsrsquo Message from page 1
Then a bunch of girls passed us going down That was disheartening until we decided that they had driven cars up as far as the parking lot and were just posing13 I was only half conscious by now and in my growing delirium I began to believe that we would never reach the summit that we were doomed to climb forever slowly pedaling over painted messages telling us that the summit was just ahead ldquokeep grindingrdquo13 But suddenly with no warning I saw a road message that said ldquoU climbed Big Figrdquo And there it was a small clearing beside the road surrounded by pine trees and a tiny X on the pavement where I stopped my bike and we high-fived
13 Descending the west side is totally delightful I love the scent of pines next to the campground I love the open vistas clear views of the whole Santa Ynez Valley I love that the ranger station is never open even if you have run out of water and desperately need to refill your bottles13 Poppies were out and folks were on the road to see them We stayed out of their way and dodged camera-toting pedestrians Then we leveled out near Michael Jacksonrsquos ranch and pacelined back to Los Olivos where we stood in line with other tourists for lunch at the Market deli
A job well done and a mountain well climbed with people you love Sometimes life feels pretty good
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 3
Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle
Club Board MeetingAir Pollution Control District Auditorium
3433 Roberto Court San Luis Obispo CATuesday April 3 2012 5 pmsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
Board members present Robert Fuller Davis Tom Roberts (from 540) Craig Armstrong Frank Mullin Will Benedict Bob Lindquist Tim Long and Ken Price (from 525) A quorum being present the meeting was convened
No one reported a conflict of interest with any agenda item
President Davis advised that the following correspondence had been received a request from the Shandon Valley Lions Club for a $500 donation to their Pool Fund a request from Cal Poly for funding 2012-2013 scholarships a letter from County Public Works regarding permit requirements for signs and other matters and a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 donation
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis referred board members to Chrisrsquo email report Total assets as of March 31 were $206533
Craig Armstrong reviewed the results of his review of the clubrsquos financial records Mr Armstrong stated that club assets had been properly accounted for and that no unusual transactions requiring further review were noted The Treasurer will follow up on several recommendations for improving and documenting accounting procedures
Will Benedict advised that Dave Abrecht will organize a SLOBC sponsored bike breakfast during Bike Month
President Davis advised on the status of Bob Garing Award Committee selection process
President Davis reviewed the article regarding the enforceability of ride waivers that was previously distributed to board members
The minutes of the February 28 2012 meeting were approved (MSC MullinPrice)
Mr Benedict presented revised logo designs which combine elements of the two designs that received nearly identical votes at the 2011 summer potluck He noted that these designs comprise a logo system which includes variations on the logo for different uses (century rides t-shirts etc) This logo system will be introduced at the 2012 summer potluck and will be submitted for a membership vote on the November ballot
President Davis reviewed a proposal from Dave Abrecht to distribute buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed Dave will coordinate this initiative
President Davis noted that the Treasurer was currently the sole signatory on the clubrsquos bank account The board approved a motion to add the President Vice President and Secretary as authorized signers in addition to the Treasurer (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis advised that Kathleen McHugh and Chris Broome had reviewed a capital funds request to fund a bike rack in front of the Cambria Chamber of Commerce office Their recommendation was for the club to fund the project from the amount budgeted for unplanned contributions After discussion the board approved up to a $1000 donation for the bike rack and plaque (MSCMullinPrice) In addition the board also approved having the plaque inscribed to indicate that the rack is in memory of a cyclist killed on Highway 1 in Cambria(MSCMullinLong)
Will Benedict reviewed possible modifications to the previously approved volunteer policy After an extensive discussion on the policy and the proposed changes the board approved the following updated policy (MSCMullinPrice)
A notification and volunteer sign-up form will appear in the May SLO Coaster (for the Lighthouse Century) and in the October SLO Coaster (for the Wildflower Century)
The Volunteer Coordinator or Ride Chair will review the following volunteer procedures at the Wildflower and Lighthouse Volunteer Brunches
Volunteer sign-ups start the day of the brunch for the just completed century ride Club members can sign-up for the next century by submitting a volunteer sign-up form at the brunch or via regular mail or by sending the volunteer information via email
Volunteer requests received by the Friday after the brunch will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments All remaining open volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis
The Volunteer Coordinator with support from the ride chair and respective ride captains will resolve any issues related to volunteer staffing the number of volunteers required for any given job and specific volunteer assignments
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
continued on page 4
PAGE 4 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
Board meeting cont from page 3
The board next reviewed proposed ride leader guidelines submitted by Mr Benedict There was a lengthy discussion on the role and responsibilities of ldquoride leadersrdquo and individuals performing a similar role the need to continually reinforce safe riding practices and consistency in guidelines for the various types of club sponsored rides The board agreed that the guidelines are evolving and that the goal should be to ultimately reach a consensus on a policy covering ride leadership duties and responsibilities (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis reviewed prior discussions on club values and proposed a vision statement that summarizes what the club wants to be The next step is to agree on a concise mission statement that would clearly articulate the purpose of SLOBC
President Davis advised that he would miss the June and July meetings
The meeting adjourned at approximately 650 PM
MINUTES OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB GENERAL
MEETINGSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room
995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CAThursday April 5 2012 715 PMsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
President Davis called the meeting to order at 715 PM
President Davis noted the passing of Jean Anderson After a moment of silence he listed her accomplishments on behalf of the cycling community
President Davis asked each member to jot down their reason for joining the club This information will be used to assist the board in reviewing the clubrsquos mission statement
President Davis thanked Harvey and Joan Petersen and Pam Zirion for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon Sandy and Gil Pitt Larry and Judy Rutter Pam Zirion and Cil Boughton for providing refreshments
President Davis noted that Harvey and Kathy Cohon had reestablished the club booth at the SLO Farmers Market on the 3rd Thursday of each month
The minutes of the March 1 2012 meeting were approved (MSCBenedictRoberts)
President Davis reviewed the following correspondence (1) First Solar and Sun Power are running construction vehicles on Highway 58 and (2) a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 contribution
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis reported that club assets as of the end of March totaled $206533
Dan Riviore reported that Bike Coalition employees had attended the National Bike Summit in Washington DC and had visited congressional offices to promote funding for various biking related projects The Coalition has numerous events scheduled during Bike Month in various SLO county communities In addition the Coalition is now
offering SLOBC members a 50 discount on memberships in the Coalition
Ken Price reviewed the apparent causes of a recent crash and noted that members need to look out for each other Due to construction on Price Canyon members were advised not to ride Price Canyon until the construction has been completed
Will Benedict pointed out the proof of the Wildflower jersey posted on the wall The voting on the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will occur at the Wildflower volunteer brunch Preparations for the Wildflower are proceeding and there are still a few open volunteer positions that need to
be filled Mr Benedict reminded members to be sure and follow the ldquono one left behindrdquo best practice on the return portion of club rides
Dave Abrecht announced that buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature will be distributed at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed
President Davis bestowed the Morro Bay Trolley pin award on Dave Abrecht and Catherine Sullivan for completing the climb up the ldquowallrdquo
President Davis reported that he had met with both the Creston and Shandon Advisory Councils both of which expressed appreciation for the support provided to their communities by SLOBC
President Davis noted that in lieu of putting promotional presentations for various cycling events on the agenda promotional material for such events will be made available on a table near the entrance
Robin Dery presented an overview of the family bike tour undertaken by herself and 5 other family members along various rail trails in northern Idaho last summer
The meeting adjourned at approximately 840 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 5
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
2012 Lighthouse Jersey Design SelectionBy Will Benedict Clothing Coordinator
Voting on the four alternatives shown for the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will oc-cur at the 2012 Wildflower Volunteer Brunch
If an alternative receives 50 or more of the vote it will be the selection If no alternative receives 50 or more of the vote the two concepts receiving the most votes will be entered in a runoff
PAGE 6 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
PAGE 8 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
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Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO CoasterThe SLO Coaster is the monthly newsletter of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club It is distributed to members local bicycle shops and some bicycle organizations Subscriptions are not available to nonmembersAll articles letters stories of bicycling experiences appropriate classified ads artwork etc are welcome The editor reserves the right to edit or reject material Each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily represent the opinion or endorsement of the SLOBC or the editorSubmittal GuidelinesAll materials are due no later than 800 am on the 15th of each month Nothing will be accepted verbally All materials should be emailed to newsletter-editorslobcorg Complete submittal guidelines are found on the club website wwwslobcorgresourcessupportnewsletter-guidelineshtml
SLOBC MeetingsBoard of Directors Meeting Tuesday before the General Meeting (500 PM)Location Air Pollution Control District meeting room 3433 Roberto Court (SLO) All Club members are welcome to attend Board meetings General Membership Meeting First Thursday (700 PM)Location County Library 995 Palm downtown San Luis Obispo Refreshments are served starting at 700 pm Meeting begins at 715 pm June and December meetings differ
Contact InformationSan Luis Obispo Bicycle Club IncPO Box 1585San Luis Obispo CA 93406Club Hotline Answering Machine 8055435973
Website wwwslobcorg Email infoslobcorg
Members only site httpwwwslobcnetmembership
Board of DirectorsPresident13 Robert Fuller Davis
presidentslobcorg 13 8057720874Vice President13 Tom Roberts
vice-presidentslobcorg
Treasurer13 13 Chris Broometreasurerslobcorg 13 8057725900
Secretary 13 Craig Armstrongsecretaryslobcorg
Ride Coordinator13 Will Benedictride-coordinatorslobcorg 13 8055443504
Membership Director13 Robert Lindquistmembershipslobcorg 13 8054417063
Advocate13 Dave Abrechtadvocateslobcorg13 8058019211
Historian13 Martin Howellhistorianslobcorg
Newsletter Editor13 Tim Longnewsletter-editorslobcorg
Safety Director13 Ken Pricesafetyslobcorg 13 8054899779
Director-at-Large13 Kathleen McHughat-largeslobcorg 13 8055286686
Past President13 Frank Mullinpast-presidentslobcorg
Presidentsrsquo Message from page 1
Then a bunch of girls passed us going down That was disheartening until we decided that they had driven cars up as far as the parking lot and were just posing13 I was only half conscious by now and in my growing delirium I began to believe that we would never reach the summit that we were doomed to climb forever slowly pedaling over painted messages telling us that the summit was just ahead ldquokeep grindingrdquo13 But suddenly with no warning I saw a road message that said ldquoU climbed Big Figrdquo And there it was a small clearing beside the road surrounded by pine trees and a tiny X on the pavement where I stopped my bike and we high-fived
13 Descending the west side is totally delightful I love the scent of pines next to the campground I love the open vistas clear views of the whole Santa Ynez Valley I love that the ranger station is never open even if you have run out of water and desperately need to refill your bottles13 Poppies were out and folks were on the road to see them We stayed out of their way and dodged camera-toting pedestrians Then we leveled out near Michael Jacksonrsquos ranch and pacelined back to Los Olivos where we stood in line with other tourists for lunch at the Market deli
A job well done and a mountain well climbed with people you love Sometimes life feels pretty good
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 3
Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle
Club Board MeetingAir Pollution Control District Auditorium
3433 Roberto Court San Luis Obispo CATuesday April 3 2012 5 pmsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
Board members present Robert Fuller Davis Tom Roberts (from 540) Craig Armstrong Frank Mullin Will Benedict Bob Lindquist Tim Long and Ken Price (from 525) A quorum being present the meeting was convened
No one reported a conflict of interest with any agenda item
President Davis advised that the following correspondence had been received a request from the Shandon Valley Lions Club for a $500 donation to their Pool Fund a request from Cal Poly for funding 2012-2013 scholarships a letter from County Public Works regarding permit requirements for signs and other matters and a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 donation
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis referred board members to Chrisrsquo email report Total assets as of March 31 were $206533
Craig Armstrong reviewed the results of his review of the clubrsquos financial records Mr Armstrong stated that club assets had been properly accounted for and that no unusual transactions requiring further review were noted The Treasurer will follow up on several recommendations for improving and documenting accounting procedures
Will Benedict advised that Dave Abrecht will organize a SLOBC sponsored bike breakfast during Bike Month
President Davis advised on the status of Bob Garing Award Committee selection process
President Davis reviewed the article regarding the enforceability of ride waivers that was previously distributed to board members
The minutes of the February 28 2012 meeting were approved (MSC MullinPrice)
Mr Benedict presented revised logo designs which combine elements of the two designs that received nearly identical votes at the 2011 summer potluck He noted that these designs comprise a logo system which includes variations on the logo for different uses (century rides t-shirts etc) This logo system will be introduced at the 2012 summer potluck and will be submitted for a membership vote on the November ballot
President Davis reviewed a proposal from Dave Abrecht to distribute buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed Dave will coordinate this initiative
President Davis noted that the Treasurer was currently the sole signatory on the clubrsquos bank account The board approved a motion to add the President Vice President and Secretary as authorized signers in addition to the Treasurer (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis advised that Kathleen McHugh and Chris Broome had reviewed a capital funds request to fund a bike rack in front of the Cambria Chamber of Commerce office Their recommendation was for the club to fund the project from the amount budgeted for unplanned contributions After discussion the board approved up to a $1000 donation for the bike rack and plaque (MSCMullinPrice) In addition the board also approved having the plaque inscribed to indicate that the rack is in memory of a cyclist killed on Highway 1 in Cambria(MSCMullinLong)
Will Benedict reviewed possible modifications to the previously approved volunteer policy After an extensive discussion on the policy and the proposed changes the board approved the following updated policy (MSCMullinPrice)
A notification and volunteer sign-up form will appear in the May SLO Coaster (for the Lighthouse Century) and in the October SLO Coaster (for the Wildflower Century)
The Volunteer Coordinator or Ride Chair will review the following volunteer procedures at the Wildflower and Lighthouse Volunteer Brunches
Volunteer sign-ups start the day of the brunch for the just completed century ride Club members can sign-up for the next century by submitting a volunteer sign-up form at the brunch or via regular mail or by sending the volunteer information via email
Volunteer requests received by the Friday after the brunch will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments All remaining open volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis
The Volunteer Coordinator with support from the ride chair and respective ride captains will resolve any issues related to volunteer staffing the number of volunteers required for any given job and specific volunteer assignments
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
continued on page 4
PAGE 4 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
Board meeting cont from page 3
The board next reviewed proposed ride leader guidelines submitted by Mr Benedict There was a lengthy discussion on the role and responsibilities of ldquoride leadersrdquo and individuals performing a similar role the need to continually reinforce safe riding practices and consistency in guidelines for the various types of club sponsored rides The board agreed that the guidelines are evolving and that the goal should be to ultimately reach a consensus on a policy covering ride leadership duties and responsibilities (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis reviewed prior discussions on club values and proposed a vision statement that summarizes what the club wants to be The next step is to agree on a concise mission statement that would clearly articulate the purpose of SLOBC
President Davis advised that he would miss the June and July meetings
The meeting adjourned at approximately 650 PM
MINUTES OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB GENERAL
MEETINGSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room
995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CAThursday April 5 2012 715 PMsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
President Davis called the meeting to order at 715 PM
President Davis noted the passing of Jean Anderson After a moment of silence he listed her accomplishments on behalf of the cycling community
President Davis asked each member to jot down their reason for joining the club This information will be used to assist the board in reviewing the clubrsquos mission statement
President Davis thanked Harvey and Joan Petersen and Pam Zirion for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon Sandy and Gil Pitt Larry and Judy Rutter Pam Zirion and Cil Boughton for providing refreshments
President Davis noted that Harvey and Kathy Cohon had reestablished the club booth at the SLO Farmers Market on the 3rd Thursday of each month
The minutes of the March 1 2012 meeting were approved (MSCBenedictRoberts)
President Davis reviewed the following correspondence (1) First Solar and Sun Power are running construction vehicles on Highway 58 and (2) a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 contribution
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis reported that club assets as of the end of March totaled $206533
Dan Riviore reported that Bike Coalition employees had attended the National Bike Summit in Washington DC and had visited congressional offices to promote funding for various biking related projects The Coalition has numerous events scheduled during Bike Month in various SLO county communities In addition the Coalition is now
offering SLOBC members a 50 discount on memberships in the Coalition
Ken Price reviewed the apparent causes of a recent crash and noted that members need to look out for each other Due to construction on Price Canyon members were advised not to ride Price Canyon until the construction has been completed
Will Benedict pointed out the proof of the Wildflower jersey posted on the wall The voting on the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will occur at the Wildflower volunteer brunch Preparations for the Wildflower are proceeding and there are still a few open volunteer positions that need to
be filled Mr Benedict reminded members to be sure and follow the ldquono one left behindrdquo best practice on the return portion of club rides
Dave Abrecht announced that buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature will be distributed at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed
President Davis bestowed the Morro Bay Trolley pin award on Dave Abrecht and Catherine Sullivan for completing the climb up the ldquowallrdquo
President Davis reported that he had met with both the Creston and Shandon Advisory Councils both of which expressed appreciation for the support provided to their communities by SLOBC
President Davis noted that in lieu of putting promotional presentations for various cycling events on the agenda promotional material for such events will be made available on a table near the entrance
Robin Dery presented an overview of the family bike tour undertaken by herself and 5 other family members along various rail trails in northern Idaho last summer
The meeting adjourned at approximately 840 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 5
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
2012 Lighthouse Jersey Design SelectionBy Will Benedict Clothing Coordinator
Voting on the four alternatives shown for the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will oc-cur at the 2012 Wildflower Volunteer Brunch
If an alternative receives 50 or more of the vote it will be the selection If no alternative receives 50 or more of the vote the two concepts receiving the most votes will be entered in a runoff
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
PAGE 8 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 3
Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle
Club Board MeetingAir Pollution Control District Auditorium
3433 Roberto Court San Luis Obispo CATuesday April 3 2012 5 pmsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
Board members present Robert Fuller Davis Tom Roberts (from 540) Craig Armstrong Frank Mullin Will Benedict Bob Lindquist Tim Long and Ken Price (from 525) A quorum being present the meeting was convened
No one reported a conflict of interest with any agenda item
President Davis advised that the following correspondence had been received a request from the Shandon Valley Lions Club for a $500 donation to their Pool Fund a request from Cal Poly for funding 2012-2013 scholarships a letter from County Public Works regarding permit requirements for signs and other matters and a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 donation
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis referred board members to Chrisrsquo email report Total assets as of March 31 were $206533
Craig Armstrong reviewed the results of his review of the clubrsquos financial records Mr Armstrong stated that club assets had been properly accounted for and that no unusual transactions requiring further review were noted The Treasurer will follow up on several recommendations for improving and documenting accounting procedures
Will Benedict advised that Dave Abrecht will organize a SLOBC sponsored bike breakfast during Bike Month
President Davis advised on the status of Bob Garing Award Committee selection process
President Davis reviewed the article regarding the enforceability of ride waivers that was previously distributed to board members
The minutes of the February 28 2012 meeting were approved (MSC MullinPrice)
Mr Benedict presented revised logo designs which combine elements of the two designs that received nearly identical votes at the 2011 summer potluck He noted that these designs comprise a logo system which includes variations on the logo for different uses (century rides t-shirts etc) This logo system will be introduced at the 2012 summer potluck and will be submitted for a membership vote on the November ballot
President Davis reviewed a proposal from Dave Abrecht to distribute buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed Dave will coordinate this initiative
President Davis noted that the Treasurer was currently the sole signatory on the clubrsquos bank account The board approved a motion to add the President Vice President and Secretary as authorized signers in addition to the Treasurer (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis advised that Kathleen McHugh and Chris Broome had reviewed a capital funds request to fund a bike rack in front of the Cambria Chamber of Commerce office Their recommendation was for the club to fund the project from the amount budgeted for unplanned contributions After discussion the board approved up to a $1000 donation for the bike rack and plaque (MSCMullinPrice) In addition the board also approved having the plaque inscribed to indicate that the rack is in memory of a cyclist killed on Highway 1 in Cambria(MSCMullinLong)
Will Benedict reviewed possible modifications to the previously approved volunteer policy After an extensive discussion on the policy and the proposed changes the board approved the following updated policy (MSCMullinPrice)
A notification and volunteer sign-up form will appear in the May SLO Coaster (for the Lighthouse Century) and in the October SLO Coaster (for the Wildflower Century)
The Volunteer Coordinator or Ride Chair will review the following volunteer procedures at the Wildflower and Lighthouse Volunteer Brunches
Volunteer sign-ups start the day of the brunch for the just completed century ride Club members can sign-up for the next century by submitting a volunteer sign-up form at the brunch or via regular mail or by sending the volunteer information via email
Volunteer requests received by the Friday after the brunch will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments All remaining open volunteer positions will be filled on a first-come first-served basis
The Volunteer Coordinator with support from the ride chair and respective ride captains will resolve any issues related to volunteer staffing the number of volunteers required for any given job and specific volunteer assignments
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
continued on page 4
PAGE 4 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
Board meeting cont from page 3
The board next reviewed proposed ride leader guidelines submitted by Mr Benedict There was a lengthy discussion on the role and responsibilities of ldquoride leadersrdquo and individuals performing a similar role the need to continually reinforce safe riding practices and consistency in guidelines for the various types of club sponsored rides The board agreed that the guidelines are evolving and that the goal should be to ultimately reach a consensus on a policy covering ride leadership duties and responsibilities (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis reviewed prior discussions on club values and proposed a vision statement that summarizes what the club wants to be The next step is to agree on a concise mission statement that would clearly articulate the purpose of SLOBC
President Davis advised that he would miss the June and July meetings
The meeting adjourned at approximately 650 PM
MINUTES OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB GENERAL
MEETINGSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room
995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CAThursday April 5 2012 715 PMsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
President Davis called the meeting to order at 715 PM
President Davis noted the passing of Jean Anderson After a moment of silence he listed her accomplishments on behalf of the cycling community
President Davis asked each member to jot down their reason for joining the club This information will be used to assist the board in reviewing the clubrsquos mission statement
President Davis thanked Harvey and Joan Petersen and Pam Zirion for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon Sandy and Gil Pitt Larry and Judy Rutter Pam Zirion and Cil Boughton for providing refreshments
President Davis noted that Harvey and Kathy Cohon had reestablished the club booth at the SLO Farmers Market on the 3rd Thursday of each month
The minutes of the March 1 2012 meeting were approved (MSCBenedictRoberts)
President Davis reviewed the following correspondence (1) First Solar and Sun Power are running construction vehicles on Highway 58 and (2) a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 contribution
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis reported that club assets as of the end of March totaled $206533
Dan Riviore reported that Bike Coalition employees had attended the National Bike Summit in Washington DC and had visited congressional offices to promote funding for various biking related projects The Coalition has numerous events scheduled during Bike Month in various SLO county communities In addition the Coalition is now
offering SLOBC members a 50 discount on memberships in the Coalition
Ken Price reviewed the apparent causes of a recent crash and noted that members need to look out for each other Due to construction on Price Canyon members were advised not to ride Price Canyon until the construction has been completed
Will Benedict pointed out the proof of the Wildflower jersey posted on the wall The voting on the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will occur at the Wildflower volunteer brunch Preparations for the Wildflower are proceeding and there are still a few open volunteer positions that need to
be filled Mr Benedict reminded members to be sure and follow the ldquono one left behindrdquo best practice on the return portion of club rides
Dave Abrecht announced that buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature will be distributed at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed
President Davis bestowed the Morro Bay Trolley pin award on Dave Abrecht and Catherine Sullivan for completing the climb up the ldquowallrdquo
President Davis reported that he had met with both the Creston and Shandon Advisory Councils both of which expressed appreciation for the support provided to their communities by SLOBC
President Davis noted that in lieu of putting promotional presentations for various cycling events on the agenda promotional material for such events will be made available on a table near the entrance
Robin Dery presented an overview of the family bike tour undertaken by herself and 5 other family members along various rail trails in northern Idaho last summer
The meeting adjourned at approximately 840 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 5
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
2012 Lighthouse Jersey Design SelectionBy Will Benedict Clothing Coordinator
Voting on the four alternatives shown for the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will oc-cur at the 2012 Wildflower Volunteer Brunch
If an alternative receives 50 or more of the vote it will be the selection If no alternative receives 50 or more of the vote the two concepts receiving the most votes will be entered in a runoff
PAGE 6 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
PAGE 8 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 4 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
Board meeting cont from page 3
The board next reviewed proposed ride leader guidelines submitted by Mr Benedict There was a lengthy discussion on the role and responsibilities of ldquoride leadersrdquo and individuals performing a similar role the need to continually reinforce safe riding practices and consistency in guidelines for the various types of club sponsored rides The board agreed that the guidelines are evolving and that the goal should be to ultimately reach a consensus on a policy covering ride leadership duties and responsibilities (MSCDavisMullin)
President Davis reviewed prior discussions on club values and proposed a vision statement that summarizes what the club wants to be The next step is to agree on a concise mission statement that would clearly articulate the purpose of SLOBC
President Davis advised that he would miss the June and July meetings
The meeting adjourned at approximately 650 PM
MINUTES OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB GENERAL
MEETINGSan Luis Obispo Library Community Room
995 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CAThursday April 5 2012 715 PMsubmitted by Craig Armstrong
President Davis called the meeting to order at 715 PM
President Davis noted the passing of Jean Anderson After a moment of silence he listed her accomplishments on behalf of the cycling community
President Davis asked each member to jot down their reason for joining the club This information will be used to assist the board in reviewing the clubrsquos mission statement
President Davis thanked Harvey and Joan Petersen and Pam Zirion for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon Sandy and Gil Pitt Larry and Judy Rutter Pam Zirion and Cil Boughton for providing refreshments
President Davis noted that Harvey and Kathy Cohon had reestablished the club booth at the SLO Farmers Market on the 3rd Thursday of each month
The minutes of the March 1 2012 meeting were approved (MSCBenedictRoberts)
President Davis reviewed the following correspondence (1) First Solar and Sun Power are running construction vehicles on Highway 58 and (2) a thank you from the Piedra Blancas Light Station Association for a $200 contribution
In Chris Broomersquos absence President Davis reported that club assets as of the end of March totaled $206533
Dan Riviore reported that Bike Coalition employees had attended the National Bike Summit in Washington DC and had visited congressional offices to promote funding for various biking related projects The Coalition has numerous events scheduled during Bike Month in various SLO county communities In addition the Coalition is now
offering SLOBC members a 50 discount on memberships in the Coalition
Ken Price reviewed the apparent causes of a recent crash and noted that members need to look out for each other Due to construction on Price Canyon members were advised not to ride Price Canyon until the construction has been completed
Will Benedict pointed out the proof of the Wildflower jersey posted on the wall The voting on the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will occur at the Wildflower volunteer brunch Preparations for the Wildflower are proceeding and there are still a few open volunteer positions that need to
be filled Mr Benedict reminded members to be sure and follow the ldquono one left behindrdquo best practice on the return portion of club rides
Dave Abrecht announced that buttons promoting the three foot passing space legislation now pending in the legislature will be distributed at the Wildflower The club will request donations for the buttons with all proceeds over the cost of the buttons to be given to the California Bike Coalition to support their efforts to get the law passed
President Davis bestowed the Morro Bay Trolley pin award on Dave Abrecht and Catherine Sullivan for completing the climb up the ldquowallrdquo
President Davis reported that he had met with both the Creston and Shandon Advisory Councils both of which expressed appreciation for the support provided to their communities by SLOBC
President Davis noted that in lieu of putting promotional presentations for various cycling events on the agenda promotional material for such events will be made available on a table near the entrance
Robin Dery presented an overview of the family bike tour undertaken by herself and 5 other family members along various rail trails in northern Idaho last summer
The meeting adjourned at approximately 840 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 5
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
2012 Lighthouse Jersey Design SelectionBy Will Benedict Clothing Coordinator
Voting on the four alternatives shown for the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will oc-cur at the 2012 Wildflower Volunteer Brunch
If an alternative receives 50 or more of the vote it will be the selection If no alternative receives 50 or more of the vote the two concepts receiving the most votes will be entered in a runoff
PAGE 6 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 5
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
2012 Lighthouse Jersey Design SelectionBy Will Benedict Clothing Coordinator
Voting on the four alternatives shown for the 2012 Lighthouse jersey will oc-cur at the 2012 Wildflower Volunteer Brunch
If an alternative receives 50 or more of the vote it will be the selection If no alternative receives 50 or more of the vote the two concepts receiving the most votes will be entered in a runoff
PAGE 6 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 6 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride DetailsCurrent Ride InformationInformation on all Club rides including more detailed ride descriptions and any updates to the Ride Calendar can be found on the club web site wwwslobcorg under Ride CalendarSubmitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Will Benedict and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletters Ride Calendar and web site are accurateSubmit any ride changes to Frank Mullin This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at wwwslobcorg
Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the rides safety and enjoyment You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at wwwslobcorg
Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events
Sunday
(830 AM) - Sunday Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)
Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jack Robison 772-7748
(900 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2)
Andreinis (AG) The length is about 35 miles If you are riding from SLO contact me (frankmullincharternet) to see if we can join up Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and theTrilogy (Nipomo) Led by Frank Mullin (602-2058)
Monday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3)Damon Garcia Sports Field Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various
destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (C-4)Atascadero Zoo Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets and maps distributed via email prior to each ride Contact leader to get on email distribution Led by Kevin Matherly (matherlykevinhotmailcom)
(900 AM) - Atascadero Scramblers (B-3)Atascadero Zoo Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride none available at the ride start (See email group page for instructions on joining email groups) Led by Glenn amp Gail Vanderlinde (ggvaderlindeyahoocom)
Tuesday
(830 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-23)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Group decides on a coffee shop destination in San Luis Obispo or Avila Beach by mutual agreement Ride normally breaks into a faster and slower group Contact person Marina Michel 528-1732
Tuesday (600 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (BCD-2)
Gazebo (AG) Choose between a fast 20+ mph or a slower 16 mph group Mileage varies according to available daylight A knowledge of group riding skills or a willingness to learn is required We always go to dinner after the ride Led by John Sasaki (474-1417)
Wednesday
(900 AM) - Flyers (D-3)These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding
2 Bandstand (AG) Led by Steve Vines (202-8114)9 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Norm Smith (914-388-7198)16 Santa Margarita Park Led by Glenn Vanderlinde (466-4221)23 French Park (SLO) Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197)30 State Park Marina (MB) Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903)
(900 AM) - Frequent Feeders (B-2)This a a social group which rides at a moderate pace with regular regroups and a
very social coffee break midway through the ride
2 French Park (SLO) Led by Mark Lyon (929-5998)9 Santa Margarita Park Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034)16 Bandstand (AG) Led by Jim Hanto (489-1520)23 Food4Less (SLO) Led by Judie Prock (541-6299)30 Throop Park (SLO) Led by Dave Williams (704-7160)
(900 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2)These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour
2 Lila Keiser Park (MB) Ride to Villa Creek Canyon with coffee at Old Cayucos Bakery Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660)9 Links Golf Course (PR) The Bacon Ride - through Hog Canyon and hills of Paso There will be two route options - a 17 and 27 mile route Then well all go to KellysHunter Ranch afterwards for lunch Led by Dee amp Scott McKelvie (610-1234)16 Throop Park (SLO) Ride to Avila Valley about 24 miles with coffee at Woodstone Marketplace Led by Bob Lindquist (441-7063)23 Cloisters Park (MB) Ride to Baywood via Turri Road Led by Val Barboza (264-5901)30 Meadow Park (SLO) Ride to Avila and Port San Luis about 22 miles with coffee at Hula Hut Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)
(900 AM) - Templeton Breakers (C-4)Templeton Park Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by George DiMundo (gdimundo47yahoocom)
(900 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2)Templeton Park Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop Route sheets maps distributed via email prior to each ride (See Mondayrsquos ride for more info) Led by Patti amp Bill VanOrden (pvanordencharternet)
Thursday
(830 AM) - Baywood Los Osos Ride (B-2)Show amp Go from Nazarene Church (BP) Casual pace to coffee shop in Cayucos with possibility of doing an additional creek based on mutual agreement Contact person Jerry Lundstrom 528-1069
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 7
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Friday
(900 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3)Bandstand (AG) Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764)
(900 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2)
Bens House (SLO) Ride supports one riding group (pace 12-14 MPH) to various destinations Be on time because the rides leave at the scheduled time Led by Ben Patrick (543-2803)
(900 AM) - Tortoises (A-1)This group is intended for people that just want to get out for a short easy slow ride We will ride about 10 to15 miles and average 10 miles per hour We will also try to minimize hill climbing A coffee stop is included
4 Bob Jones Trail Head Ride canyons and to Avila Led by Julie Jarvis (773-1567)11 Sherwood Park (PR) Ride east to Sculpterra Winery where well have tailgate refreshments Bob Behnke (239-4042) will assist Led by Bob Tuman (772-7046)18 Congregation Beth David Ride to Los Osos A tour of Temple is offered after the ride Led by Bob Young (489-4755)25 Well start from the Bicycle Blvd near Santa Barbara and ride around SLO Before the ride come to the breakfast put on by the Coalition (starting at 8) Contact Bruce Collier (543-9514) for more information
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Scramblers (B-2)
Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance about 35 miles Destinations Santa Margarita Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Monica Robinson (mrobi52gmailcom)
(900 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (C-4)Marriot Courtyard Hotel Distance 35-40 miles Destinations Templeton Santa Margarita Atascadero Paso Robles and San Miguel for mid-ride coffee stops See Mondayrsquos ride info Led by Bill McBride mcbride7085gmailcom)
Saturday
(800 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4)Sothebys Realty (Cambria) Variable itinerary call for details Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514)
(900 AM) - Huasna Valley Ride (C-2)Sixteenth Street Park (GB) Ride to Huasna and back about 40 miles and 1700 feet of climbing Led by Long Nguyen (481-1688)
(900 AM) - SLO Velo (C-3)The rides are designed for the intermediate rider who is comfortable riding a 15+ mph pace on 40 - 55 mile routes The starting location on the first Saturday of each month will be variable More information at web page ronstarkeyexocetcom httpwwwslovelocom
(900 AM) - Wanderers (B-3)Variable The starting location will vary from week to week The routes will be primarily outside of the north county area and different than the routes normally ridden by Ramblers and Scramblers The terrain will be varied As we are always looking for new routes we are eager for your suggestions Contact the ride leader to find out the starting location Led by John Kaiser (johnncarolsbcglobalnet)
(1000 AM) - King City Hillbillies (B-34)
Starbucks (King City) Distances 30 to 50 miles Destinations Mountains to left of us mountains to the right of us or runs down the valley to San Ardo and other cultural attractions Water and snacks are available at Starbucks Led by Chuck Krause or Ralph Lee (ralphleeredshiftcom)
May 5 (900 AM) - Wandering with Will (B-3)
Ride into the countryside averaging about 12 mph We will often do favorite rides from our web site No one lost from view or left behind Lunch after for those who want to join in When First Saturday (Saturday after the club meeting) of each month (Rain Cancels) Contact Will Benedict (544-3504) for more information Hearst State Park Ride to Gorda and back - about 54 miles with 3850 feet of climbing
Pace Description Terrain Description
AA Very Slow Less than 10 mph Regroups often Waits for slowest rider 1 Generally Flat
A Slow 9 to 12 mph average Regroups occasionally (SLO Pokes) 2 Easy Grades Some Hills
B Moderate 12 to 15 mph average Regroups every 30 minutes Waits for slower riders (Frequent Feeders)
3 Rolling Hills (North County Hills - Peachy Cyn)
C Brisk 14 to 17 mph average Regroups every 30-45 minutes Waits for slower riders (Flyers)
4 Hard Hills (Hwy 46 - coast to Paso Robles)
D Fast Averages over 16 mph Requires experienced riders and pace line riding (Tuesday Night Rides)
5 Very Challenging Hills
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SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 8 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Directions to Starting LocationsAndreinis (AG)
Take 101 to Arroyo Grande exit Grand exit left 03 miles to Andreinis on left Park in lot to the right
Atascadero ZooTake 101 north from San Luis Obispo to Atascadero take the Santa Rosa exit (218A) turn left on to Santa Rosa Rd for 14 miles turn right on Highway 41 continue 02 miles to zoo on right
Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Turn east 02 miles to Traffic Way right 02 miles to Nelson St left 01 miles to Short Street Park on street
Bens House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 01 mile to Alyssum Court left one house -- Bens house is first on left
Bob Jones Trail HeadTake 101 toward the five cities Exit at San Luis Bay drive Go left on Ontario for 08 miles Park in the lot on your left
Cloisters Park (MB)Exit 101 onto Highway 1 in SLO continue west 125 miles to a left on San Jacinto Street and then a left on Coral Ave Continue 14 miles into the park
Congregation Beth DavidTake 101 to LOVR exit in SLO go west 27 miles to church on right (may need to buzz secretary of parking lot access)
Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit east 04 miles to Higuera left 02 miles to Tank Farm right 15 miles to Broad left 02 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way)
Food4Less (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road Go east 05 mile to Higuera left 03 mile to Food4Less on your right
French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road East 05 mile to Higuera left 04 mile to Tank Farm Rd right 19 miles to Poinsettia St right 04 miles to Fuller left 01 mile to park (on the left)
Gazebo (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande Go east (becomes Branch St) to Bridge Street Turn right past Iras Bike Shop and left into parking lot Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right
Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go northwest on highway 1 from 101 to Morro Bay Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left Go 01 mile and turn left into the park
Links Golf Course (PR)Take 101 from SLO to Paso Robles Exit east on Highway 46 for 5 miles left onto Jardine Rd for 02 miles to golf course on left Marriot Courtyard Hotel
Take 101 (north or south) to the Spring St exit turn east onto 1st St then south (left) onto So Vine St Entrance to the hotel parking lot is on your left park along So Vine St
Meadow Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna Rd exit in SLO Go east 04 miles to Higuera left 01 mile to South St right 07 mile to Meadow Street right 02 mile to lot on your right
Nazarene Church (BP)Corner of Santa Ysabel and South Bay Blvd in Los Osos From 101 take Los Osos Valley Rd exit Travel west for 9 miles to South Bay Blvd Travel right about 1 mile to light church is on your right
Santa Margarita ParkTake 101 to highway 58 off ramp into Santa Margarita Follow highway 58 through town and stay on it when it turns to the right After crossing the tracks you will find the park to your right
Sherwood Park (PR)Take 101 to Spring Street exit in Paso Robes right 18 miles on Nibiick Road to Creston Road right 05 miles to park on left
Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach take Oak Park exit left on El Camino Real for 03 miles right on Oak Park for 11 miles right on Mentone and then into park on left
Sothebys Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west continue 34 miles to Cambria Rd then turn left onto Main St Continue 04 miles to Sothebys Realty on the right (east of Main)
Starbucks (King City)Take 101 north to King City Take the Broadway off ramp and turn left under the 101 Freeway overpass on to Broadway Circle Starbucks will be immediately on your left with ample parking
State Park Marina (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 12 miles to the Los OsosBaywood Park exit Left to 03 miles to State Park Rd Right 17 miles to marina parking area on the left
Templeton ParkTake 101 to the Vineyard exit in Templeton Turn east for 02 miles to Old Country Road turn left for 04 miles to 6th Street Park is on your right
Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1 Go west 08 miles to Foothill Blvd left 03 miles to Ferrini Rd right 01 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave left 01 mile to park on right
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 9
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Ride Types amp ResponsibilitiesWill Benedict SLOBC Ride Coordinator
Since the first of the year I have been exploring with past ride leaders the nature of our club rides and leader and participant responsibilities It grows out of discussions in recent years concerning safe riding practices and the role of leaders and riders in making our rides safe and enjoyable The following is provided to elicit comments suggestions and discussion within the club My assumption is that defining things builds shared understanding and helps new membersThe lists of responsibilities are not exhaustive but identify a minimum set of responsibilities that are supported by the best practices documentsRide TypesIt seems to me that we have two types of rides within our club that I would define in the following way Does this correspond to your experience Is this a meaningful distinction Repeating Rides use a very limited set of routes with variations agreed to by the Riders that show on the day of the rideChanging Rides use a wide variety of routes described in Route Slips provided on or before the day of the rideRide ParticipantsEvery bike rider whether riding alone or in a group is responsible for knowing the rules of the road and riding safely A role of the club is to help its members learn to be safer riders It is with this understanding that a member participates in a club rideA Rider is a club member who participates in a club ride
Rider Responsibilitiesbull Greet new Ridersbull Follow ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo
being usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Ride VolunteersFor our club rides to exist we need members to volunteer in a variety of capacities The following suggests the essential roles and responsibilities of these volunteers Are the distinctions meaningful Should they be acknowledged in the newsletterI have not included the review of all ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo as a responsibility for ride leaders but focused on route safety issues and ldquoNo One Left Behindrdquo because they are ride specific and modeling safe cycling practices is the core responsibility of every Rider A Repeating Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to facilitate a weekly or monthly Repeating Ride series The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster
Repeating Ride Leader Responsibilitiesbull Respond to questions about the ridebull Refer to ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo for
applicable items bull Greet and orientate new Ridersbull Facilitate the identification of the ridersquos route
and variationbull Discuss any route related safety issuesbull Discuss ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo for
the ride bull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
A Ride Series Coordinator is a club member who volunteers to organize a weekly or monthly series of Changing Rides The Coordinatorrsquos name is published in the SLO CoasterRide Series Coordinator Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ride seriesbull Recruit Ride Leaders for the ride seriesbull Provide Ride Leader names to the SLOBC Ride
CoordinatorA Changing Ride Leader is a club member who volunteers to lead a Changing Ride The leaderrsquos name is published in the SLO Coaster or provided with the Route SlipChanging Ride Leader Responsibilities
bull Respond to questions about the ridebull Follow ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo as
applicablebull Greet and introduce Ridersbull Distribute route slip and discuss routebull Identify route related safety issuesbull Identify ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo to
be usedbull Model ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo
Best PracticesI am currently working on updating ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo ldquoNo One Left Behind Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo The working versions can be found on my website at httpwwwwilliambenedictcombikessafetyhtml The current SLOBC versions of ldquoSafe Cycling Best Practicesrdquo and ldquoRide Leader Best Practicesrdquo can be found on the SLOBC public website under Safety
Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner
Each year the club sponsors a brunch or dinner to acknowledge the volunteers that have worked to organize and lead club rides It is the responsibility of the SLOBC Ride Coordinator to organize the event for the eligible club members
All Repeating Ride Leaders and Ride Series Coordinators are eligible to attend the annual Ride Volunteer BrunchDinner as are all Changing Ride Leaders who have led a minimum of three (3) rides during the calendar year
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 10 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Lifes a BeachThe June SLO bike club potluck will be Thursday June 7 at 6 pm at the Pavilion on the Lake in Atascadero Please make sure you sign up at the club meeting or contact me (Kathleen McHugh) at elcolejrgmailcom or 805-528-6686
As the theme is Lifes a Beach wear your most beachie outfit and please bring beach towels as table cloths for your table As always bring your own place setting (includingplate bowl glass silverware napkin) and beverage (alcohol okay) The club will provide coffee and tea as usual
Bring your summer attitude and a dish according to your last nameA-G Salad Side Dish or SoupH-O Main DishP-Z Dessert
Ride Coordinatorrsquos ReportBy Will Benedict
Kings River Blossom Ride
Nine club members took part in the Blossom ride It was a beautiful day and the slightly reconfigured route with the start and finish at Reedley College was a nice improvement We enjoyed camping together at the Club Royal Oak RV Resort and the pre-ride dinner at Corsaros Family Pizza in Kingsburg
Ride Leaders Dinner
It was great to see so many of the members that make our weekly rides possible at the dinner We are so fortunate to have volunteers willing to contribute in this way I think it is especially great that we have leaders committed to supporting rides that have unique speed distance and location qualities We truly have rides that engage all our memberrsquos interests and capabilities and we have fun
May 5th Wine Country Century Santa Rosa CA
We have ten members planning on doing the Wine Country Century together If you are registered and not sent me an email do so to be included in the planning
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 11
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Volunteer for the 2013 Lighthouse Your volunteer work enables our club to make a significant difference in cycling on the central coast and provides an opportunity for members to enjoy working together If you volunteer at the Wildflower Brunch or by submitting this form or its information before Friday May 4 2012 you will be given priority with respect to volunteer assignments Volunteer requests received after Friday May 4 2012 will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis
Lighthouse Job Changes Note that there will only be four rest stops on the 2012 Lighthouse These include Villa Creek Donati Winery Shamel Park (rest stop and lunch) and Cappuccino Cove All other jobs remain unchanged from previous years Go to httpwwwslobcorgvolunteersupportride-relatedhtml to see job descriptions
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lighthouse Volunteer Form
Member Name _____________________________________________________
1st Choice Job _____________________________________________________
2nd Choice Job _____________________________________________________
Would You Serve As Captain YES NO
T-Shirt Style Short Sleeve Long Sleeve
T-Shirt Size Small Medium Large XLarge 2XLarge 3XLarge
Mail this form to Frank Mullin 728 Panorama Drive Pismo Beach CA 93449 OR Email the
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 12 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
The Evolution of the Aerodynamic Helmet
13 By Stu Goldenberg
I expect we have all heard that we are expected to stop at stop signs and traffic lights many times We are given several reasons which do make sense but dont seem to have any impact on our behavior1 We are told that it is for our safety so that we dont get hit by a car also entering the protected intersection But we counter that we can see cars coming or hear them coming and we will be safe We are told that we are expected to share the road with others which includes cars and trucks We only take up a little space and our sharing includes riding in the filthy shoulder Not fair We also go a lot slower So in truth we tend to ignore these reasons so the challenge is to come up with a reason to stop that will have significant impact on our behavior So ask yourself ldquoIs there a reason for stopping at stop signs and lights that will motivate you to actually stoprdquo After taxing your brain it wont hurt much read the included comic Hard to argue with that reason 1 Not all cyclists blow through stop signs and lights but too many do If you are one of the offenders it is time to change your ways
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 13
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Membership - May 2012
Bob Lindquist
QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Total number of Members (as of 412012) 563
Club Publications for Memberships (391)SLO Coaster Email 253 (63) Paper 151 (37) 2012 Annual Directory Email 172 (44) Paper 218 (56) Note Some memberships receive both email and print publications and some receive only one publication or none
RENEW $15year single $22year family (2 or more) (1) ONLINE at the SLOBC website (wwwslobcorg) Log into the ldquoMembers Onlyrdquo site (password required) to update your
information and pay either electronically (PayPal) or send check to SLOBC co Bob Lindquist 925 Bassi Dr San Luis Obispo CA 93405(2) PRINTED FORMS ndash available at
bullClub meetings bullPrint form from the SLOBC website http
wwwslobcorgmembershipsupportmembership-formhtml
bullOr contact me for a printed form rnlindquist1maccom (441-7063)
FORGOT YOUR USERNAMEPASSWORD (1) Go to our public website wwwslobcorg(2) Under the MEMBERS ONLY site select
ldquoLog inrdquo(3) Choose ldquoSend Usernamerdquo tab(4) Enter your MEMBER NAME and select
ldquoSendrdquo(5) Your USERNAME and PASSWORD will
be sent to your email address (the one that you have listed in your membership file)
Sheriffrsquos Bike AuctionSaturday May 19 2012
Sheriffs Advisory Council in conjunction with the Honor Farm Christmas Bicycle Program is announcing the 1st annual Sheriffrsquos Bike Auction
Come view the bikes starting at 1100 am on Oklahoma Avenue at the Menrsquos Honor Farm From Hwy 1 north of the Menrsquos Colony turn left at the Kansas Avenue signal then turn left to the Honor Farm
The auction begins at noon There are approximately 45 bikes currently ranging from vintage beach cruisers nice carbon fiber mountain and road bikes and a few vintage road bikes This auction is to raise money for the Sheriffs Advisory Councils Bike Fund to provide bicycles and helmets to disadvantaged children within San Luis Obispo County All purchases are considered charitable donations and will go to purchase bike parts and helmets Flyers and additional information are available from Michelle Voisenat 805-781-4637
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
PAGE 14 SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Advocatersquos Report by Dave Abrecht amp Ken Price
Sorry Mate I Didnrsquot See Yourdquo
The title of this monthrsquos report is taken from the excuse that British and Austrialian drivers apparently offer when they collide or nearly collide with a cyclist Author Michael OrsquoReilly offers the following road sharing tips to all cyclists who deal with cars on a regular basis (which we do)
See Whatrsquos AheadStay focused on whatrsquos going on around you and whatrsquos up the road Be aware of all the cars around you especially those that might make a sudden right turn in front of you If you see movement slow down and prepare to stop (On a ride the other day a van pulled over to the curb right in front me with no warning I slowed and passed the van as the driver yakked into the mobile phone glued to his ear)If yoursquore nearing an intersection with a traffic light look up the road to gauge when the light might turn from green to red ndash and whether any oncoming traffic might turn left into your path This is especially necessary if yoursquore riding in a bike lane thatrsquos part of the road A left-turning motorist may not even realize they need to check the bike lane for oncoming traffic If you can see them assume they donrsquot see you
Direct TrafficOften roadies will come across a driver whose intentions are good but in trying to do you a favor ndash for instance letting you cross in front of them when you donrsquot have the right of way ndash they actually endanger you If you take them up on their offer you could get hit by another car that doesnrsquot have the same kind intentions or is completely unaware of the other driverrsquos plan In cases like this channel your inner traffic cop Stop where you are and wave on the well-intentioned driver Itrsquos better and safer for all the vehicles in such a situation to stick to the rules of the road Thanks for the offer but no thanks
Make Yourself VisibleIrsquove long since lost count of the number of times drivers have looked right through me and pulled out in front of me ndash even when I look like a giant rolling banana in the brightest yellow jacket I own It makes sense to give yourself every chance to be seen ndash especially in overcast or gloomy conditions ndash by wearing bright colors reflective materials and proper lights at the appropriate times Even if yoursquore fashion-conscious in your riding gear and like darker colors contrasting shapes and colors can help you stand out
Minimize Distractions
Of a humanrsquos 5 senses we have two available to help us navigate the roads sight and hearing Paying too much attention to your on-board computer takes both your mind and your eyes off the road Only after checking your surroundings should you briefly glance at your computer You can pore over your metrics later when yoursquore at home And while I personally do not believe in using any form of ear buds during a ride I know some riders do like to listen to music and such when on the bike Doing so at a low-enough volume to be able to hear everything going on around you is the only way that the idea is acceptable
Low Expectations IndeedIrsquove mentioned before that raising 2 boys my wife and I have come to expect them on occasion to do the absolute most mindless thing In that respect drivers and boys are not dissimilar I expect drivers to do the stupidest possible thing as well and I try to be ready for it if they meet my expectations Never think you know what a car is going to do Expect it to turn in front of you pull out into your path etc And be ready for it
See Eye to EyeOne way to at least partially overcome this lack of certainty is to try hard to make eye contact with a driver in a tenuous situation For example if yoursquore cruising down a road and come up on a car at a stop sign on a side street (that is waiting to turn onto your street) ndash do your best to stare down the driver until you can see that the driver sees you Turn your head to help send the message that yoursquore looking at them (simply shifting your eyes behind your cycling sunglasses is completely useless) Making this connection in any difficult traffic situation is a necessity on the road
Published with permission from RBR Newsletter or RoadBikeRidercom Copyright 2001 - 2012 RBR Publishing Co Inc an independently-owned resource for road cycling enthusiasts All rights reserved RBR Newsletter is a free weekly newsletter emailed to road cyclists around the world and posted each Thursday on the website RoadBikeRidercom provides expert advice tips and shared knowledge on all aspects of road riding Its eBookstore features in-depth eBooks eArticles and DVDs across the spectrum of cycling fitness training skills and tech
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
SLO Coaster Volume 44 Issue 5 - May 2012 13 PAGE 15
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
Give A Big Shout Out The Bob Garing Award Goes to the Vanderlindes
The Garing Award Committee of past recipients is pleased to announce that Glenn and Gail Vanderlinde are this years recipients of the SLOB Bob Garing Service Award Factors in our decision were
Club Service Glenn and Gail joined SLOBC in 1998 Over the past 14 years they have enthusiastically filled many volunteer positions for the Wildflower and Lighthouse rides For example Gail took on the task of Clothing Captain when it was practically a one manhelliper woman show This included arranging for jersey design and production picking up the order holding a foldingseparating party picking out t-shirt colors and ordering them She also took orders and handled payment These days those tasks are divided among several volunteers Along with a variety of past volunteer positions Glenn can be seen driving SAG for the pre-rides Gail also held the position of Sunshine Girl for several years bringing a natural talent for good cheer to ailing and injured members
Service to the bicycling community Glenn and Gail have been ride leaders for years first leading rides from their home and now from Atascadero Lake Park Glenn continues to take turns leading the Flyers group each month One club member noted that if it werent for the Vanderlindes there would be no organized bicycling activity in the North County Gail is a regular contributor to the annual Unmet Bike Needs list and comments on other cycling issues during the year She truly speaks for north county cycling needs
Mentoring The Vanderlindes consistently encourage riders to become ride leaders According to Gail the riders dont understand the responsibility of being a group leader until they lead a couple of rides themselves Glenn runs a race-training program for the Huntsman World Senior Games every summer for cyclists who want to become faster and stronger He also coaches cyclists twice a week during August and SeptemberGlenn sets a positive example for all aspiring athletes including Gail He has been competing at the Huntsman games since 1992 After the first couple of years he began coaching Gail who now competes alongside Glenn She was awarded a good sportsman award (Dave Richardson Award) by Huntsman games co-competitors In setting a positive example the Vanderlindes have few if any peers Thank you and congratulations Glenn and Gail
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Inc PO Box 1585 San Luis Obispo CA 93406
CALENDARBOARD MEETINGMay 1st 500 PM
GENERAL MEETINGMay 3rd 700 PM
JUNE POTLUCK amp BOB GARING PRESENTATIONJune 7th 600 PM
SLO COASTER MAY 2012
May PresentationDave Williams will premier a 30 minute video starring Frank Mullin Gil and Sandy Pitt Mark and Sue Lyon andDave The film documents their cruise in South America and around the Horn
