Fremont Freewheelers Bike Club
May 21, 2016 FF Cyclist
The 2016 Primavera survey responses are in and results are overwhelmingly positive! We also received many suggestions which will be evaluated for improving the 45th annual Primavera to be held Sunday April 23, 2017.
And congratulations go out to Mike Robson, the survey submitter who won the drawing for a free 2017 Primavera ride!
Photos and article submissions for each month’s e-Newsletter must reach Eve Ben-Ora (newsletter-editor@ffbc.org) by the 20th of the month. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
FFBC FACEBOOK PAGEMake sure you have joined the private Facebook page group for additional photos and other information. When you request admission, send an e-mail to me so I will know you are a club member. If you have requested approval and have not yet been approved, let me know and I will add you. Please use this e-mail: newsletter-editor@ffbc.org.
Al Quintanta
Alan Cookson
Amy Giles
Cindy Maxwell
Colin Moy
Conni Smith
Dave Fishbaugh
Donna Kaplan
Francis Tanjuatco
Garry Birch
Julia Walker
Julie Gilson
Kevin McDonnell
Lori Sommer
Marie Tanjuatco
Michael Williams
Prashant Singh
Robin O’Hara
Terri Yi
Tim O’Hara
Vanessa McDonnell
West Kurihara
Al Quintanta
Alan Cookson
Amy Giles
Cindy Maxwell
Colin Moy
Conni Smith
Dave Fishbaugh
Donna Kaplan
Garry Birch
Jeanne Moncada
Jim Fehrie
Julia Walker
Julie Gilson
Lori Sommer
Louis Friedenberg
Mike Williams
Prashant Singh
Robin O’Hara
Terri Yi
Tim O’Hara
Vanessa McDonnell
West Kurihara
Al Quintanta
Alan Cookson
Amy Giles
Andy Sass
Cindy Maxwell
Conni Smith
Dave Fishbaugh
Davis Quan
Donna Kaplan
Francis Tanjuatco
Garry Birch
Jim Fehrle
Julia Walker
Julie Gilson
Lori Sommer
Margaret Koniniec
Marie Tanjuatco
Michael Williams
Prashant Singh
Robin O’Hara
Terri Yi
Tim O’Hara
Vanessa McDonnell
West Kurihara
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Show-N-Go. A pleasant, warm sun shiny day at Eon Coffee in Hayward. From the left: Ron Razura, Donna Boomershine, Jon Graff and Sydney Friedenberg. (photo from Jon Graff)
February 14, 2016 Monthly Social Ride at the Alviso shore line holding off cars from driving in front of the camera. (photo from Jon Graff)
The Tuesday Show-N-Go at Mission Coffee. From the left: Lambert Caulfield, Herman Rosenbaum, Sydney Friedenberg and Jon Graff. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday Show-N-Go on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Mission Coffee. From the left: Becky Smith, Sydney Friedenberg, Donna Boomershine, Ron Razura and Jon Graff. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday Show-N-Go on March 2, 2016 at Mission Coffee. From the left Donna Boomershine, Al Rendon, Lambert Caulfield, Jon Graff and Herman Rosenbaum. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday Show-N-Go on March 8, 2016 at Mission Coffee with an interloper. From the left: Ron Razura, Jon Graff, Herman Rosenbaum, Becky Smith, Ron Mitchel (the interloper) and Randy Fewel. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday, Show-N-Go on March 15, 2016 at the McCarthy Ranch Starbucks. From the left: Sydney Friedenberg, Herman Rosenbaum, Lambert Caulfield and Donna Boomershine. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday Show-N-Go March 29 visiting with the Michelfelders. From the left: Lambert Caulfield, Molly Michelfelder, Sydney Friedenberg, Neil Michelfelder and Jon Graff. (photo from Jon Graff)
Tuesday Show-N-Go on April 19, 2016 at the Union City 9/11 Memorial. From the left: Sydney Friedenberg, Becky Smith, Lambert Caulfield and Jon Graff. (photo from Jon Graff)
According to Glenn Kirby, this is a peloton of tables at the April 21, 2016 Thursday Morning Coffee Ride. (photo from Cindy Maxwell)
Primavera workers’ ride; 65k and 100k at the top of The Wall and the Calaveras Reservoir. (photos from Christine Tso)
Assorted photos from the Primavera workers’ ride Sunol rest stop. (photos from Eve Ben-Ora and Raymond Nieh) Homemade cookies by Gayle Tupper.
Tuesday Show-N-Go on April 26, 2016 at Suju’s Coffee on Stevenson. From the left: Sydney Friedenberg, Ron Razura, Donna Boomershine, Jon Graff (standing) and Lambert Caulfield. (photo from Jon Graff)
From Bob Miller: An interesting article describing a recent study that compared high intensity interval training versus longer moderate exertion exercise. According to the study, sixty seconds of intense exercise provided the benefits of three-quarters of an hour of moderate cycling.
The City of Fremont is currently in the process of updating its Bicycle Master Plan. The City’s Bicycle Master Plan serves as a guide for the implementation of the policies and goals of the General Plan.
The plan update will identify ways to enhance and expand the existing bikeway network, such as the installation of new green bike lanes, buffered/separated bike lanes, and trail opportunities. Thanks to community input, the plan update will also identify needs and challenging areas in order to upgrade or construct new, safe, and efficient bicycle facilities, and to encourage and increase bicycle ridership.
Fremont would like its community to share thoughts on bicycling in Fremont, and what is working and what is not. Residents can go online to provide input on existing and desired bikeways and difficult roadway segments and/or intersections by utilizing a user-friendly interactive mapping tool. View the plan.
For more information about the Bicycle Master Plan Update project and to receive a schedule of upcoming public meetings, contact the City’s Rene Dalton by Email or at 510-494-4535. The Bicycle Master Plan update project is funded by Measure B and Measure BB sales tax dollars.
The City of Fremont is hosting free bicycling classes offered by Bike East Bay. Get ready for biking in the summer!
2-Part Series: Urban Cycling
This 2-part series starts with a two-hour “Day 1” classroom session (indoor, no bike required), then continues with an optional 5.5-hour “Day 2” on-the-road class (outdoor, bike and helmet required). Learn rules of the road, crash avoidance maneuvers, and tips for having more fun on every bike ride in the East Bay.
Urban Cycling 101 Day 1 Classroom Workshop
Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Urban Cycling 101 Day 1 Classroom Workshop
Saturday, June 4, 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. (Women Bike session)
Urban Cycling 101 Day 2 road class
Saturday, June 11, noon to 5:30 pm Centerville Community Center, 3355 Country Dr.
Bike Theft Prevention Workshop
Learn how to protect your bike from theft at this one-hour, indoor workshop. Topics include locking techniques, secure parking options, bike registration, and tips on how to recover a stolen bike.
Bike Theft Prevention Workshop
Saturday, June 18, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Room, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Kids Bike Rodeo
The Kids Bike Rodeo includes a mock city course, skills building, and safe walking and bike instruction. Participants can drop in and out of this session any time, with most kids spending a half hour or less in the course. It’s best suited for youth in grades 2-6 (approximately). Bikes and helmets provided, or bring your own.
Kids Bike Rodeo
Thursday, June 23, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmCenterville Library, 3801 Nicolet Ave.
For additional details or optional registrations visit Bike East Bay.
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Location: Fremont Adult Education School, Room N6, 4700 Calaveras Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
Date: Apr 12, 2016
| Luis Facha | President |
| Louis Friedenberg | Vice President |
| Bob Miller | Secretary |
| Julia Walker | Treasurer |
| Dave Fishbaugh | Ride Coordinator |
| Chris Menicou | Race Team Representative |
| Trish Conklin | Director-at-Large |
Meeting called to order at 7:40 PM. Previous meeting minutes were approved.
Chris reported that the new Cat 5 guys that have just joined the team are very strong. Many will probably go to Cat 4 very soon.
Coming up is the Morgan Hill Criterium – a target ride in May. Also the “Dash for Cash” ride.
Chris reviewed the following team results and provided the complete results later by email. This is for the last four weeks.
Turlock Road Race
April 9
Elite M Cat. 3 – Rey Surla 1st
Elite M Cat. 4 – Derek Steadman 1st, Scott Morin 6th
Elite M Cat. 5 – Keith Strong 5th
M45 M Cat. 4/5 – Paul Bragg 9th
Coppertown Circuit Race
April 2
Elite M Cat. 5 – Matthew Cho 8th, Surah Shah 10th
Elite M Cat. 3 – Chris Gaitos 6th
Copperopolis Road Race
March 26
Elite M Cat. 5 – Keith Strong 1st
Red Kite ‘Tempus Fugit’ – Individual Time Trial
March 20
M55 M Cat. 3/4 – Chris Menicou 7th
M35 M – Cat. 5 – Michael Jones 2nd
Santa Cruz Criterium
March 20th
Elite M Cat. 4/5 – Scott Morin 7th
UC Merced Road Race
March 19th
Elite M Cat. 4/5 – Derek Stedman 1st, Andrew Conley 3rd, Florian Mehring 4th, Scott Morin 7th
Central Coast Road Series
March 19th
Elite M Cat. 5 – Matthew Cho 6th
M55 M Cat. 1/2/3/4 – West Kurihara 5th
M45 M Cat. 1/2/3/4/5 – West Kurihara 3rd
Memorial Day Criterium, Morgan Hill – May 30th
Dash 4 Cash, Dublin – June 4th
Red Kite Bump Circuit Race – July 24th
Dunnigan Hills Road Race – August 13th
Giro di San Francisco Criterium – September 5th
One person reserved a club bike case.
Trish outdid herself as club food meister and has taken Rice Krispies farther than they’ve ever been intended to go. Rice Krispie bars, and Rice Krispie bars wrapped with interesting things found around the house – gummy bears, fruit wraps, sour wraps. They were all there and then they disappeared pretty quickly!
Here are some sample shots:
Account balance given. Almost done with Primavera Deposits.
Looking at venues for Holiday party.
Still looking for “Hall of Fame” committee members.
Primavera Workers ride – rescheduled to April 24th.
Some PRS rides re-scheduled to May.
Recruiting for May rides.
Membership today: 436 members and 323 Memberships
David Walker did a presentation on how to use the club’s RidewithGPS account, and in particular, what are the premium features that are available, and how to take advantage of them. After the event he sent around a link to his presentation:
In his followup note, he provided info on a RidewithGPS discount for personal accounts from our sales representative:
Here is the scoop on the RWGPS discount:
The folks who make the Ride with GPS tracking/navigation app have set up a discount on their premium service for FFBC members. If you already use RWGPS and have been thinking of upgrading to the premium service, this is worth checking out. Do try the free version before you pop for the premium subscription, though!
Details:
To get the discount, go to the URL http:// ridewithgps.com/dc/fremont
The code is good for 20% (or $10) off any yearly membership. Easiest way to take advantage of this is:
Existing Starter members: Have them log into their account, then paste the URL into the browser. That will automatically apply the discount to the Choose Account page and take them there.
New Users: They can paste the URL into the browser, then go to Ride with GPS and create a new account. When they get to the Choose Account page in the signup process, the discount will already be applied, and they just pick one. OR, they can create an account and then follow the steps for the existing Starter member.
Please note we can’t offer partial refunds to existing paid members, but they can take advantage of the discount for their future renewal.
It was mentioned that County Supervisor Scott Haggerty will be presenting at our May meeting.
The meeting was adjourned around 8:30PM.
Location: Fremont Adult Education School, Room N6, 4700 Calaveras Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
Date: Mar 8, 2016
| Luis Facha | President |
| Louis Friedenberg | Vice President |
| Bob Miller | Secretary |
| Julia Walker | Treasurer |
| Dave Fishbaugh | Ride Coordinator |
Meeting called to order at 7:40 PM. Previous meeting minutes were approved.
Gave Club account balance. Many Primavera checks are in with no significant expenses yet, so we are in the surplus portion of the Primavera budgetary cycle.
Membership today: 406 members and 304 Memberships
Very active right now.
5-6 new ride leaders in the last two months – very good news.
Chris was not at the meeting but provided this list later by email. This is for the last four weeks.
Elite M Cat. 5 – Florian Mehring 3rd, Scott Morin 6th, Alex Abaya 8th
M35 M Cat. 3 – Rey Surla 1st, Phill Mai 3rd
Elite M Cat. 3 – Chris Gaitos 3rd
Elite M Cat. 4 – Jacob Salassi 6th
M55 M Cat. 1-5 – West Kurihara 6th
Elite W Cat. 4 – Katie Troung – 9th
Elite M Cat. 3/4 – Chris Gaitos – 3rd
M45 Cat. 4 – Prashant Singh – 4th
Elite M Cat. 5 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 9th
Elite M Cat. 5 – Dominic Hollingdale – 1st, Luke Jeeter – 6th
Elite M Cat. 4 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 10th
Open M35 – Bernhard Stonas – 6th
MADERA COUNTY STAGE RACE
CHOWCHILLA, CA MAR 4, 2016 – MAR 6, 2016
Criterium: Elite M Cat. 4 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 10th
Time Trial: Elite M Cat. 4 – Matt Brantveyn – 3rd, Daniel Karpelevitch – 8th
Road Race: Elite M Cat. 4 – Matt Brantveyn – 1st, Daniel Karpelevitch – 7th
Overall (GC) Elite M Cat. 4 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 8th, Matt Brantveyn – 10th
RED KITE OMNIUM16 EVENT #2 – RED KITE CRITERIUM (MARCH)
LIVERMORE, CA MAR 6, 2016
Elite M Cat. 5 – Andrew Conley – 1st, Scott Morin – 5th, Luke Jeeter – 9th
Elite M Cat. 5 – B Race –Scott Morin – 1st, Andrew Conley – 2nd, Alex Abaya – 3rd, Luke Jeeter – 5th, Dominic Hollingdale – 9th
M55 M Cat. 1/2/3 – West Kurihara – 5th, Tim O’Hara – 7th, Garry Birch – 9th
Elite M Cat. 3 – Chris Gaitos -1st
Elite M Cat. 3 – Phill Mai – 2nd
Elite M Cat. 5 – Matthew Cho – 3rd
M35 Cat. 4 – Prashant Singh – 5th
Junior 15-18 Cat. 4/5 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 1st
Conni Smith – was present to discuss the choice for the Club picnic. Everyone was in agreement.
Some discussion about members of the Hall of Fame Committee. Becky and Conni were corralled in being the meta-committee. I.e. making suggestions as to who might be in the committee. More later after Dave’s and their feedback.
The meeting was adjourned around 8:15PM.