September SLO Coaster

S A N L U I S O B I S P O B I C Y C L E C L U B

SLO CoasterPresident’s Messageby Robert Fuller Davis

Paris-Brest-Paris

From Paris to Brest by bicycle is 375 miles. Turn around and return and the total is 750 miles. On August 27, 1999, three members of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club completed this journey. Karen Aydelott, Kevin Main and Tom Parsons rode the distance within the time limit allowed by the Audax Club Parisien (ACP). Paris-Brest-Paris was organized in 1891. Its purpose was to promote bicycling and to demonstrate the need for paved roads to accommodate bicyclists. It was conducted as a race once a decade until 1971. Since then the ride has been run every four years as a long-distance tour.

In 1999, 3,573 riders participated and more than 80% finished within the allotted time. The eldest rider, Eugèen Jacobs of Belgium, was born in 1924. He finished in less than 77 hours.

For that many riders, starting times in Paris were staggered. Riders registered by time group. ACP establishes time limits in three divisions: 80, 84 and 90-hour groups. First to leave Paris were the 80-hour riders, at 8 p.m. Monday. An hour

later, specialty bicyclists hit the road. These included tandems, tricycles, and recumbents.

The largest collection, 90-hour riders, began their ride at 10 p.m. Monday. Groups of 600 riders were released at fifteen-minute intervals.

Kevin and Tom got off with the first set of 600. Karen left a little later. The last division, the 84-hour group, left at 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Kevin and Tom rode through the night and all the next day. They contended with small annoyances. Kevin had severe heartburn and indigestion. A bee flew out of the French countryside and stung him on the lip. They stopped at a pharmacy and got some Super Tums and rode on.

At 9 p.m. Tuesday, they stopped at Loudeac to rest. They had ridden 275 miles in the first 23 hours. That included the pharmacy stop and short breaks at designated checkpoints along the route.

The French establish control points every 60-70 kilometers. The first thing you do is get your card signed. After that, you have the option to take off or rest. You can buy food, a place to sleep, or a shower. They are not

traditional showers. They are hoses coming out of the wall. You strip naked with your fellow riders and douse yourself with cold water.

At Loudeac Kevin and Tom paid fifteen euros to rent a mat on the floor of a school auditorium. They slept for a couple of hours and were back on their bicycles at 2 a.m. They had

breakfast in Carhaix at 5 and took a thirty-minute nap on a piece of cardboard on the floor. At first light they awoke and continued riding toward Brest.

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Promoting safe and legal bicycle riding for recreation and transportation

Ride Calendarthe latest on this month’s ridesPages 6 & 7Ride Locations &Ride Coordinator’s Report Page 8

Program: a ride in France and BelgiumBack Page

Advocates ReportPage 9

Aerodynamic Helmetmeditations on cyclingPage 10

LightHouse BrunchPage 10

2011 Ballot Preview &Online HelpPage 3Meeting MinutesLast month’s General meeting and Board of Directors minutes.Pages 4 & 5

Contact usHow to contact us and submit articles & picturesPage 2

A Monthly Newsletter September, 2011

HistorianA look into our past: Tour de Trash Page 11

LightHouse Pre-Ride Page 11


2 SLO Coaster Volume 43 Issue 9 - September, 2011

SLO CoasterEditor: Tim Long

The 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 nonmembers.All 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 editor.An online version of the newsletter is produced, so indicate any submitted material that you do not want to appear in the online edition.Submittal GuidelinesAll materials are due no later than 8:00 a.m. on the 15th of each month. Nothing will be accepted verbally. All materials should be emailed to Tim Long at [email protected]. Complete submittal guidelines are found on the club website. www.slobc.org/resources/support/newsletter-guidelines.html

SLOBC MeetingsMonthly MeetingsBoard of Directors Meeting: Tuesday before the General Meeting (5:00 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 (7:00 PM)Location: County Library, 995 Palm, downtown San Luis Obispo. Refreshments are served starting at 7:00 p.m., Meeting begins at 7:15 p.m.

Board of DirectorsPresident Vice PresidentTreasurerSecretaryRide CoordinatorMembership DirectorAdvocateHistorianNewsletter EditorSafety DirectorDirector-at-LargePast President

Robert Fuller DavisTom RobertsChris BroomeCraig ArmstrongJeff KahnRobert LindquistDale SutliffJanie GoldenbergTim LongKen PriceSandra PittFrank Mullin

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2011 SLOB Ballot PreviewWhile we do have at least one candidates for each board positions, you can still toss your hat in the ring for any of them. Descriptions of the duties of these positions can be found in the Volunteer area at our website (http://www.slobc.org/volunteer/support/board.html) or feel free to contact the "incumbents" and talk with them about their job. Please contact Frank Mullin, [email protected], 602-2058, if you're interested.

Position Candidate(s) Incumbent

President Robert Davis Robert Davis

Vice-President Tom Roberts Tom Roberts

Treasurer Chris Broome Chris Broome

Secretary Craig Armstrong Craig Armstrong

Membership Coordinator Robert Lindquist Robert Lindquist

Ride Coordinator Will Benedict Jeff Kahn

Newsletter Editor Tim Long Tim Long

Advocate Dave Abrecht Dale Sutliff

Historian Martin Howell Janie Goldenberg

Safety Coordinator Ken Price Ken Price

Director at Large Kathleen McHugh Sandra Pitt

Amend Article VII, Section D.• Purpose: To resolve an ambiguity in the bylaws (there may be no tie, and yet no candidate may get a majority of the

ballots received).• Amendment: Officers shall be elected by a majority of the ballots received. In the event of a tie no one candidate

received a majority of the ballots received, a run-off election of the top two candidates shall be conducted at the same annual meeting, with those current members in attendance authorized to cast a ballot.

Ballot Process for 2011Voting this year will be accomplished by going to the Vote tab at the member site www.slobc.net/membership. You can review the ballot now but cannot yet vote. Voting will open November 1. Those who would rather vote using a paper ballot can request one by contacting Frank Mullin in writing prior to November 1, 2011 ([email protected], or 728 Panorama Drive, Pismo Beach, CA 93449). Be sure to provide the name(s) of each member for whom ballots are requested. Paper ballots should only be requested by those who cannot access the online site as this is an added cost to the club in both money and time. You must sign the envelops used to in your paper ballots. Those in unsigned envelopes will not be counted.

SLOBC Online HelpThere will be a brief presentation at our next club meeting that will walk you through how to log in and use the new membership site. If you have not yet signed in, you might want to attend and see how it's done, and what you'll find when you do get logged in.

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Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club General Meeting

San Luis Obispo Library Community Room995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo CAThursday, August 4, 2011 7:15 p.m.

President Davis called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.

President Davis thanked Gail and Glenn Vanderlinde for serving as greeters and Kathy Cohon, Jeanne Hanysz and Martin Howell, Ed and Gaye Peltzman, Tom and Marti Roberts, and Gary Havas for providing refreshments.

The minutes of the July 7, 2011 meeting were approved (MSC: Mullin/Kahn).

President Davis reported on the following correspondence: a thank you from the YMCA for supporting the Gene Cerise Bike Ride benefiting the Cambria teen center, an email from SLO County Planning advising that the contract for construction of a solar project will provide that no construction can take place on the day of the Wildflower, a request from Steve Fleury to support Kidz Bike Paso in October, and a letter from Wes Butterwick regarding a group of SLOBC cyclists not sharing the road.

Chris Broome reported that as of July 31 club assets totaled $234,118.

Dan Rivoire reported that Morro Bay now has a bike and pedestrian plan and that the SLO bicycle plan had been updated.

In Ken Price’s absence, President Davis noted that the first work meeting for the club’s adopt-the-road initiative on Ontario Road will be at 8:30 on August 20 near the Johnson Ranch trailhead. Refreshments will be served.

Jeff Kahn reminded members that the signup deadline for the Indulgence Ride is September 1. There was an extensive discussion among the attendees regarding the conduct of club rides. Issues mentioned included rides exceeding the designated speed for the ride, lack of a sweep rider, etc. Members offered various suggestions for

addressing the issues raised and for making the rides more enjoyable for the participants.

Janie Goldenberg noted that the Tortoises were having their 5th anniversary ride over the group’s inaugural ride route.

Frank Mullin reported that there is a full slate of nominees for board positions but that nominations are still open if someone is interested in running for a board position.

Larry Rutter, Ernest Cole, and Kathleen McHugh gave an update on the Lighthouse. The board has resolved an issue with State Parks and Cap Cove will again be a rest stop. There is still a need for approximately 30 more volunteers. Pre-ride participants leaving from Cuesta should be aware that they will need to pay a $2 parking fee. Kathleen mentioned that the menu for the pre-ride will include smores and ice cream sundaes.

Will Benedict noted that September 1 is the deadline for submittal of jersey designs for the 2012 Wildflower and for orders for the SLOBC 40th anniversary jersey.

President Davis reviewed the club’s budget process and encouraged members to participate in the budget process and share their ideas on how to allocate club funds. He noted that money is allocated to four areas: club operating expenses, contributions, a rainy day reserve fund, and a new Capital Projects and Programs fund. The new fund will be used to support capital improvement projects and programs benefiting the cycling community in SLO County. Dale Sutliff is forming a committee to develop a plan for funding and administering the program which will presented to the board.

Don and Penny Thomas gave a presentation regarding their 330 mile bike trip from Pittsburgh to Washington DC on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal bike trails.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:50 PM



Minutes of the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club Board Meeting

Air Pollution Control District Auditorium3433 Roberto Court, San Luis Obispo CA

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 5 p.m.submitted by Craig Armstrong

Board members present: Robert Fuller Davis, Tom Roberts, Craig Armstrong, Chris Broome, Frank Mullin, Jeff Kahn, Bob Lindquist, Tim Long, Sandy Pitt, and Ken Price. A quorum being present, the meeting was convened.

Larry Rutter and Shelly Long were present as guests.

No conflicts of interest were reported.

The minutes of the July 5, 2011 meeting were approved after being amended to change “profit” to “net increase in assets” (MSC:Armstrong/Price).

President Davis reported on the following correspondence: a thank you letter from the YMCA for supporting the Gene Cerise Bike Ride, an email from SLO County Planning advising that the contract for construction of a solar project will provide that no construction can take place on the day of the Wildflower, an email advising that the California Bicycle Summit is scheduled for November 5-7 in Los Angeles, and an email from Steve Fleury requesting a $500 donation to support Kidz Bike Paso in October.

Chris Broome reported that as of July 31 club assets totaled $234,118.

Ken Price advised that 3 signs had been obtained to be posted along the section of Ontario Road adopted by SLOBC. The first session for those interested in participating on the project will be on August 20.

The Board discussed Dale Sutliff’s proposal to establish a capital project fund to be used to support major projects and programs benefiting cycling. Following extensive discussion, the board approved proceeding with the proposed program (MSC:Mullin/Pitt). Dale will convene a committee to (1) develop a proposal for funding the program to be presented to the Budget Committee in October and (2) contact Rotary and SLOCOG to get ideas in how to best leverage capital contributions. The

Budget Committee will then bring a funding recommendation to the board during the budget process.

President Davis reviewed the open items on the 2011 contributions budget. Steve Fleury had submitted a request for a $500 contribution to Kidz Bike Paso (versus the budgeted contribution of $400). After discussion regarding the use of the funds, the board approved the $500 contribution (MSC:Roberts/Long). President Davis will contact organizations that have received contributions from SLOBC and request that they submit letters regarding any requests anticipated for 2012.

President Davis advised as a result of discussions with State Parks, the proposed fee for use of Cappuccino Cove for the Lighthouse had been reduced to $1,685 and that $1,200 in contributions to organizations providing support to State Parks (CCCMB and Piedras Blancas Light Station Assn) could be counted as against that fee. The board approved the use of Cap Cove in 2011 (MSC:Price/Mullin). After discussing several options for covering the remaining balance of the fee ($485), the board approved contributing an additional $1,000 to CCCMB in 2011, half of which would offset the balance due State Parks (MSC:Mullin/Kahn). The $1,000 would be counted against the proposed contribution to CCCMB for 2012.

Frank Mullin proposed that bylaw Article VII, Section D be amended to read as follows:” In the event of a tie no one candidate received a majority of the ballots received, a run-off election of the top two candidates shall be conducted at the same annual meeting, with those current members in attendance authorized to cast a ballot.” The board approved adding the proposed amendment to the 2011 ballot (MSC:Mullin/Kahn).

President Davis and Tim Long will represent SLOBC at the September 6 Atascadero School Board meeting.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 6 PM.



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 www.slobc.org under Ride Calendar.Submitting Ride InformationSubmit ride information to both Jeff Kahn and Frank Mullin to ensure the newsletter's Ride Calendar and web site are accurate.Submit any ride changes to Frank Mullin. This will ensure that the most current ride information can always be found under Ride Calendar at www.slobc.org.

Safe RidingAll cyclists taking part in club rides are expected to contribute to the ride's safety and enjoyment. You can find Safe Cycling Practices and SLOBC Club Ride Best Practices under Safety at www.slobc.org.

Scheduled club rides include both Fixed (Fixed starting location and time) and Variable (Variable starting location and time) events.

Fixed Rides (Rain Cancels)Sunday (9:00 AM) - Arroyo Grande Sunday Ride (B-2).

Andreini's (AG). The length is about 35 miles. If you are riding from SLO, contact me ([email protected]) to see if we can join up. Two popular destinations are Poly Village (SLO) and the Trilogy (Nipomo). Led by Frank Mullin (518-9003).

Sunday (8:30 AM) - Sunday Baywood / Los Osos Ride (B-2).

Show & 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.

Monday (8:00 AM) - Atascadero Breakers (D-3).Atascadero Zoo. Distance about 55 miles. Destinations: Cambria, Parkfield, San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Creston, Atascadero 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 Kevin Matherly ([email protected]).

Monday (8:00 AM) - Atascadero Ramblers (C-4).

Atascadero Zoo. Distance: 40-45 miles. Destinations: Santa Margarita, Atascadero and Templeton for the mid-ride coffee stop. Current route sheets / maps available (none provided at the start) the day prior to a ride directly via the Ramblers

Facebook page (Facebook membership not required) Led by Mike Duffy ([email protected]).

Monday (8:00 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 & Gail Vanderlinde ([email protected]).

Monday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways Mondays (D-3).

Damon Garcia Sports Field. Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).

Monday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2).

Ben's 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).

Tuesday (8:30 AM) - Baywood Vacillators (B-2/3).

Show & 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 (6:00 PM) - Tuesday Night Rides (B/C/D-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 (8:00 AM) - Templeton Breakers (D-3).

Starbucks (Target Center). Distance: 45 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Creston, Paso Robles and San Miguel 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 George DiMundo ([email protected])

Wednesday (8:00 AM) - Templeton Ramblers (C-4).

Starbucks (Target Center). Distance: 40-45 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Creston, Paso Robles and San Miguel for the mid-ride coffee stop. Current route sheets / maps available (none provided at the start) the day prior to a

ride directly via the Ramblers Facebook page (Facebook membership not required) Led by Mike Duffy ([email protected]).

Wednesday (8:00 AM) - Templeton Scramblers (B-2).

Starbucks (Target Center). 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 Patti & Bill VanOrden ([email protected]).

Thursday (8:30 AM) - Baywood / Los Osos Ride (B-2).

Show & 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.

Friday (9:00 AM) - Breakaways Fridays (D-3).Bandstand (AG). Led by Larry Bradford (474-8764).

Friday (8:00 AM) - Paso Robles Breakers (D-3).Marriot Courtyard Hotel. Distance: 55 miles. Destinations: Cambria, Parkfield, San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Creston, Atascadero 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 Bill McBride ([email protected]).

Friday (8:00 AM) - Paso Robles Ramblers (C-4).Marriot Courtyard Hotel. Distance: 40-45 miles. Destinations: Templeton, Creston, Paso Robles and San Miguel for the mid-ride coffee stop. Current route sheets / maps available (none provided at the start) the day prior to a ride directly via the Ramblers Facebook page (Facebook membership not required) Led by Mike Duffy ([email protected]).

Friday (8:00 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. 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 Monica Robinson ([email protected]).





























Friday (9:00 AM) - Yellowjackets SLO Rides (B-2).

Ben's 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).

Saturday (9:00 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 (756-7550).

Saturday (8:00 AM) - Slabtown Rollers (C-4).

Sotheby's Realty (Cambria). Variable itinerary, call for details. Led by Tom Parsons (927-5514).

Saturday (9:00 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.

Saturday (8:00 AM) - Wanderers (B-3).Variable. The new ride is a sub ride of the Ramblers and Scramblers. Pace will be moderate and distance 30 to 40 miles. Start times will be the same as other rides. 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 ([email protected]).

Variable Rides (Rain Cancels)Be sure to check our website (www.slobc.org) for late changes to these rides

Wednesday (9:00 AM) - Flyers (D-3).These rides are tailored for people wanting faster paced rides with some pace line riding.

7 French Park (SLO). Led by Doug Seideewitz (410-337-2233).

14 Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Led by Russ Robinson (781-0903).

21 French Park (SLO). Led by Bill Goodger (782-9197).

28 Bob Jones Trail Head. Led by Steve Vines (202-8114).

Wednesday (9:00 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.

7 French Park (SLO). Led by Judie Prock (541-6299).

14 Throop Park (SLO). Led by Arlene Winn (781-9466).

21 Bandstand (AG). Led by Gil Pitt (489-0138).

28 Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Led by Dale Sutliff (544-4034).

Wednesday (9:00 AM) - SLO Pokes (A-2).These rides are tailored for riders wanting to average no more than 12 miles per hour.

7 Tidelands Park (MB). Ride to Los Osos and Carlock's. Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660).

14 Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Ride to Morro Bay Coffee Co. Led by Larry & Judy Rutter (784-9450).

21 Meadow Park (SLO). Do a canyon ramble. Led by Martin Howell (544-5389).

28 Laguna Lake Park (SLO). Led by Tom Roberts (925-787-4414).

Friday (9:00 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 to 15 miles and average 10 miles per hour. We will also try to minimize hill climbing. A coffee stop is included.

2 Lila Keiser Park (MB). Ride to Cayucos and back. Led by Patricia and Hans-Henning Boerst (534-9660).

9 Target (SLO). Squire Canyon Ramble, then return to Lunch afterwards at New Frontier. Led by Tom Roberts (925-787-4414).

16 Nipomo Community Park. Ride the new roads of Nipomo. Led by Bob Young (489-4755).

23 Tidelands Park (MB). Ride around Morro Bay. Led by Stu & Janie Goldenberg (544-4720).

30 Atlee Home. Ride to Edna Valley (an agriculture tour). Led by Chuck & Susan Atlee (544-6298).

Saturday, September 3 - 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. French Park (SLO). Ride to Huasna. About 44 miles with 2400 feet of climbing.

Pace Description Terrain Description

AAVery 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







Directions to Starting Locations

Andreini's (AG)Take 101 to Arroyo Grande, exit Grand exit,

left 0.3 miles to Andreini's 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 1.4 miles, turn right on Highway 41, continue 0.2 miles to zoo on right.

Atlee HomeCall for directions.

Bandstand (AG)Take 101 to Grand exit in Arroyo Grande. Turn

east 0.2 miles to Traffic Way, right 0.2 miles to Nelson St, left 0.1 miles to Short Street. Park on street.

Ben's House (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. Go east 0.5

mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to Tank Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.1 mile to Alyssum Court, left one house -- Ben's 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 0.8 miles. Park in the lot on your left.

Damon Garcia Sports FieldTake 101 to Los Osos Valley Road exit, east

0.4 miles to Higuera, left 0.2 miles to Tank Farm, right 1.5 miles to Broad, left 0.2 miles to the park on the left (across from Industrial Way).

French Park (SLO)Take 101 to Los Osos Valley Road. East 0.5

mile to Higuera, left 0.4 mile to Tank Farm Rd, right 1.9 miles to Poinsettia St, right 0.4 miles to Fuller, left 0.1 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 Ira's Bike Shop and left into parking lot. Gazebo is halfway through lot on your right.

Laguna Lake Park (SLO)Take 101 to Madonna exit in SLO. Going west,

0.7 miles to entrance to Laguna Lake Park on your right. Generally park in second lot to the left (near the bathrooms).

Lila Keiser Park (MB)Go north/west on highway 1 from 101 to

Morro Bay. Take highway 41 off ramp and turn left. Go 0.1 mile and turn left into the park.

Marriot Courtyard HotelTake 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

0.4 miles to Higuera, left 0.1 mile to South St, right 0.7 mile to Meadow Street, right 0.2 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.

Nipomo Community ParkTake 101 to Highway south to Nipomo, exit at

Tefft Street, go right 0.8 miles past Pomeroy to the park on the right.

Sixteenth Street Park (GB)Going southbound on 101 to Pismo Beach,

take Oak Park exit, left on El Camino Real for 0.3 miles, right on Oak Park for 1.1 miles, right on Mentone and then into park on left.

Sotheby's Realty (Cambria)Take 101 to Highway 1 west, continue 34

miles to Cambria Rd, then turn left onto Main St. Continue 0.4 miles to Sotheby's Realty on the right (east of Main).

Starbucks (Target Center)On Theatre Drive between Hwy 46 and Main

Street (Templeton)Target (SLO)

From north or south exit 101 at Los Osos Valley Rd and continue west 0.6 miles to Froom Ranch Way. Turn right and continue to its end. Then turn right into the parking lot.

Throop Park (SLO)Take 101 to Highway 1. Go west 0.8 miles to

Foothill Blvd, left 0.3 miles to Ferrini Rd, right 0.1 mile to Cerro Romauldo Ave, left 0.1 mile to park on right.

Tidelands Park (MB)Take 101 to Highway 1, travel northwest 12

miles to Morro Bay Blvd, travel west 0.6 miles to Morro Ave, left 0.1 mile to Marina Street, right 0.1 mile to Embarcadero Rd, left 0.3 miles to Park.

Ride Coordinator’s Report by Jeff Kahn

2011 Indulgence Ride (closes on September 1)

• When: Saturday, October 22, 2011• Where: Nipomo and Santa Maria to Santa Ynez• Cost: $35

This year's Indulgence Ride will be a repeat tour of the Nipomo to Solvang (Santa Ynez) ride. We will be bussed from San Luis Obispo to Nipomo (or Santa Maria for the 35 mile option) where the ride will begin. Three routes are available, with approximate distances of 35 miles, 50 miles and 60 miles. A longer route option is available that includes the Tour of California TT route to add about 15 miles to any of the routes, or you can add two laps for up to 85 miles. The plan is to have snacks provided at a rest stop en route with a meal afterward.

Specific route maps will be provided at the start. However, the preliminary routes are posted on http://ridewithgps.com/routes,

“Search” for “Bike Rides” with the “Keyword: Indulgence”. The ride will end at the Santa Ynez Family YMCA where you can shower and change clothes before we go to dinner at a yet to be determined restaurant.

The Indulgence Ride is limited to club members. Because of the bus ride, the bike ride is limited to 56 participants. The cost is $35 per person (dinner not included). You may sign up for the ride by sending Jeff a check, payable to SLOBC or by logging in and paying via PayPal. You will be added to the list when your check is received or notification is received from PayPal. Please include your e-mail address with your check.

Questions or need more info? Feel free to call or e-mail

Out-of-area and non-club Local Rides Calendar

Las Vegas Century, October 15, 2011Visit: www.rtcsnv.com/vivabikevegas/index.cfm for details.

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Kevin says that as the ride goes on, you see people getting ground down by the distance. Spirits flag. “Then you get to Brest. You turn around and you’re going home. Everybody gets a lift.” The French organizers, those wacky tricksters, redesigned the course in 1999. They added thirty miles but they did not tell the riders. When Kevin and Tom got to Brest, they thought their cyclometers were broken. Then, to balance the surprise, ACP added an hour to the allowed riding times. They didn’t tell the riders about that either, until the event was over. Kevin and Tom’s next stop was Mortagne-au-Perche, ninety miles from the finish. They treated themselves to another cold shower in a room full of naked Europeans. Then they slept for five hours.

Up again at 2:15 a.m., they were back on the road by 3. Gerry Goode, whom Kevin met the year before at Boston-Montreal-Boston, joined them. They formed a paceline for the finish. Six hours later, with an hour to spare, the three riders arrived back in Paris. Karen had finished as they were leaving Mortagne-au-Perche. Instead of sleeping, she rode through the night. Kevin regards this ride as more than a test of physical endurance. “It’s a wonderful feeling of fellowship with cyclists from all over the world. And it’s available to everyone. You don’t have to be fast to do this ride. You have to ride smart and have a good attitude. You have to have the mental strength to finish.”

Advocate’s Report By Dale Sutliff

By Dale Sutliff

Some Good News on Bike FundingThe California Department of Transportation recently decided not to rescind funding from its Transportation Enhancements (TE) budget for bicycle and walking facilities associated with public street improvements. This means that no federal funding for such improvements will be returned to the U.S. Government, as has been the case annually. California has been one of the ten worst states for striking this funding from its transportation budget each year. No more! This is all thanks to pressures from the California Bicycle Coalition, The Rails to Trails Conservancy, the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, and from Caltrans – who supported maintaining the bicycle-related funding. Yippee! TE funds have often been used in San Luis Obispo County for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Staying Plugged InThis picture says it all about where our technical communications society has arrived – and is headed. Taken during my recent week-long Oregon Bike Ride, the plugging in of all devices electronic, including the helmet with lights and camera mount, speaks to how many bicyclists today must be constantly “connected”. I even saw a bicyclist hauling along her laptop computer for the week-long ride. Each day there was a scramble to get one’s device into a power slot – often powered by a single 110v outlet, to

recharge many devices at once. If you didn’t get a slot early you may have to wait an hour, or two, to get plugged in. So, as Lance Armstrong said: “Its not about the bike”. It is also not about all of the devices the bicyclist brings along to have ready, up to date, information to feel the need for connectivity at all times. It is about being on your bike. All things aside, these gadgeteers still want first, to be on their bikes.

It is important in today’s society, in whatever form works for you, to stay plugged in. Don’t check out. Plug in. Be aware and support all matters bicycle, in every way you can. It is the only way we can keep bicycling needs in the forefront of our decision-makers’ minds.

The Bike Ride Electric



The Evolution of the Aerodynamic HelmetBy Stu Goldenberg

I realize some of you make fun of me because I carry a number of tools with me on my bicycle. I don't mind, and won't even hold it against you if you should need to use one of my more exotic tools on a ride some time in the future. I carry them in a nice "Craftsman" tool bag, and that goes inside my rear bag which sits on my rear rack. I figure it is better that the extra weight be on the bicycle frame than on my frame, which occurs with backpacks and the likes. The only times I notice the weight is either when I need to lift my bicycle or when going up a hill (which is also lifting my bicycle). One of the above adds to my upper body workout and the other just increases my general workout. We have known other cyclists that go to the other extreme and have nothing on their bicycles. They also have nothing in their pockets because it is extra weight. I expect they would ride in their birthday suits to save weight if they could get away with it. (Hey, wait a minute. There is an annual event in cities around the world where cyclists ride in their birthday suits, sometimes with makeup on to disguise their body type.) The other day I saw a reasonable compromise to the two extremes. I did not talk to the gentleman depicted here as to the reason to his approach but did speculate on several possibilities.

One reason is that there is less weight on the bicycle since body weight doesn't seem to count. Another is that he was performing an errand of mercy to a companion with a flat tire and no pump. I suppose I will never know, but it certainly was entertaining to see that pump swing back and forth, like a metronome, as he cycled up the street.

Lighthouse Volunteer Brunch

Volunteers must sign up in order to attend the Brunch, which will be held at The View at Morro Bay on Sunday, September 25th. All volunteers and guests must sign up by September 14th. The cost for a non-Volunteer guest is $32.00. If you do sign up and then for some reason cannot attend, you must cancel no later than September 14th or the Club will be charged $32.00. Please email Patti Van Orden at [email protected] or call 434-0542 to sign up if you haven't already done so on the volunteer form.





Pedaling Through the Past by Janie Goldenberg, Historian The following article was in the August 1991 issue of the SAN LUIS OBISPO BICYCLE CLUB newsletter. As we begin a new Adopt-a-Road project for the SLOBC on August 20, 2011, it seemed coincidental that I found this article about the old program that the SLOBC did 20 years ago.

Adopt-a-Hwy.Tour de Trash - July 13, 1991

by Penni Powell The third stage of the Tour de Trash resulted in rich pickings for the record number of 16 filth fighters out for a morning of goody gobbling (Ol' West Cinnamon Rolls, yum!) and highway clean-up along Hwy 1 in Pismo and Oceano. The 4th of July holiday visitors left behind 11 bags of good ol' trash and 1 bag of recyclables - nearly equal to our first stage winnings! Returning filth fighters were: Laura Frank, Stu Goldenberg, Penni Powell, Bill Ross, John Sasaki, John Turril, Eric Wier, Wayne Williams, and Kay Zammit. New to the job were: Father Mike Cicinato, Ken Jones, Gary and Kathy Peterson, John Rogers, and Gustavo and Ubaldo Sanchez. The Most Valuable Find - A pair of rusted, but usable, BBQ tongs was found by Ubaldo. This beat out the quart of King Cobra beer (unopened). The Most Unusual Find - A wind-catcher made of beer cans in the shape of a roadrunner (this is not a joke) was found by Gary Person. Prizes will be awarded at the August club meeting. Come see the roadrunner!The next stage of the Tour de Trash will be on August 3 (1991). Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the La Sage Riviera RV Park picnic area. Riding to the trash pickup is encouraged and applauded (meet at 8 at the Mission if you want to ride to breakfast with Wayne on your way). Call Penni for information.

Pre-ride, Pre-Ride, Pre-Ride!The pre-ride is coming! The pre-ride is

coming! The pre-ride is coming!

On Saturday, September 17, all ride volunteers are invited to participate in another 'best pre-ride ever'! There will be Food! Fun! Surprises! Support!

Please, please, please, register for the ride or contact me so that we can provide plenty of food and support for everyone.Use the times below to plan your route. O'Connor does not open until 7:00, so an alternative for an earlier departure is to head up Hwy 1 and add additional miles past Cappuccino Cove. NOTE:Cuesta College (parking fee required: $2.00) plan to leave by 7 am for century.

Hardie Park will be open 8-3Hwy 46 will provide water & snacks 8-9:30 for the hilly 100Shamel Park will be open 9-2; Lunch will be served 11-2Cappuccino Cove will be open 9:30-1:00The course closes at 4:00

The route is: Leave Cuesta, over O'Connor to LOVR to South Bay to Hwy 1 to Cappuccino Cove, turn around and return to Cuesta via Hwy 1.Alt: Hardie Park to Shamel Park (30 miles) Hardie Park to Cappuccino Cove (60 miles) Cuesta College to Cappuccino Cove (90 miles)

Questions?: Call Kathleen McHugh at 528-6686 or email @ [email protected]




SLO Coaster Volume 43 Issue 9- September, 2011

San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1585 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

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PRE-RIDE9/22/11

VOLUNTEER MEETING9/24/11

LIGHTHOUSE RIDE9/25/11

LIGHTHOUSE BRUNCH

September Program:Dave Williams will present a slide/video show of the SLO Cycle Trekkers trip to France and Belgium

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September SLO Coaster