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FFBC Rides now open

March 16, 2020 By Bob Admin Leave a Comment

FFBC Members,

With Alameda County now in the orange tier, we are further opening the calendar to include rides with coffee stops.  To address the concerns of some ride leaders, we are allowing ride leaders to express a preference for vaccinated members. As usual, all rides must have ride leaders; ride leaders must follow the sign-in protocol; and all participants must be FFBC members, follow the instructions and agree to the waiver.

The calendar will accurately reflect the next two weeks’ rides.  The rides that appear beyond two weeks are recurring club rides and will be deleted two to three weeks ahead of time until ride leaders decide to lead them.

The FFBC Board

 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • At any point while on a club ride, riders must adhere to social distancing and face mask guidelines.
    • Wear a face covering over the nose and mouth when within six feet of others not in your immediate household.
    • Wear a face covering when riding on a trail or any other area where pedestrians are common.
    • Maintain at least six-foot spacing at the start, regroups and breaks, except from those in your immediate household.
    • Maintain at least six-foot spacing during the ride including traffic stops (e.g., NO drafting, pace-lining, side-by-side riding, clustering at stop lights), except from those in your immediate household.
    • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer after breaks.
    • Use a handkerchief or sleeve or elbow to cough, sneeze, blow one’s nose or spit.
    • Leave the ride for noncompliance at the ride leader’s direction.
  • To lead a ride, a club member must post to the FFBC Calendar at least two (2) calendar days before the ride.
    • Only club members with current memberships may lead rides.
    • To submit a new ride, follow these instructions:  http://ffbc.org/rides/ride-entry/ or contact the ride coordinator (ridecoordinator@ffbc.org).
    • Specify a limit of 2 to 20 riders (including yourself).
    • Optionally, include the following statement:  “Members who are fully vaccinated or cannot be vaccinated are preferred.  For reasons of medical privacy, no proof of vaccination will be required.”
  • To reserve a place on a ride, no later than the prior day:
    • Only club members with current memberships may join rides.  You may not invite non-members.
    • Review the ride description to ensure you meet all requirements.
    • Email the ride leader with your full name, mobile number and emergency contact’s number.  (The ride leader will enter this information on an FFBC sign-in sheet.)  Do NOT reply all to a groups.io posting.
    • By doing so, you agree to the FFBC Ride Waiver, below.
    • If the ride is full, the ride leader will let you know.
  • During a ride, all riders are expected to be self-sufficient.
    • The ride leader will bring the completed FFBC sign-in sheet and an incident reporting form.
    • Print and bring your own cue sheet.
    • Pack plenty of water, snacks, a pump and tubes.
    • Take care of your own mechanical issues and flats.
    • Do NOT expect assistance except for 911 type emergencies.
  • After the ride:
    • The ride leader will email an image of the sign-in sheet to pedalpounders@ffbc.org for riders to receive credit.
    • Any rider who develops COVID-19 symptoms or has a positive test should notify the ride leader and ride coordinator (ridecoordinator@ffbc.org).

FFBC RIDE WAIVER

I am a current member of the Fremont Freewheelers Bicycle Club (FFBC) and have signed the Club’s “Release of Liability” on the club’s membership form. As specified on the Release of Liability, bicycling activities have many risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including viral infections, bacterial infections, transmission of other communicable diseases and illnesses that may result in permanent disability, paralysis and death. Within the two weeks prior to this ride, neither I nor, to my knowledge, anyone with whom I have had close contact have had any COVID-19 symptoms or received a positive test.  Within the two weeks after this ride, if I develop any COVID-19 symptoms or receive a positive test, I will notify the ride leader and ride coordinator who will then notify the FFBC Board, pedal pounders manager and riders from my prior two weeks’ club rides.  If a public health official asks for a list of riders, I understand that FFBC will provide my name and contact information.  By providing the ride leader with my name, mobile number and emergency contact number, I agree that all these risks are covered by the Release of Liability.

 

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FFBC – Bike Fremont free Bike Fix-it Clinic

November 10, 2019 By Bob Admin Leave a Comment

A big thank you to the volunteers who helped out at last Sunday’s FFBC-Bike Fremont free Bike Fixit Clinic at the Irvington Farmers Market! The clinic was a big success and we fixed at least 26 bikes!

It was great to meet a diverse range of folks from our community and help get their bikes back into safe and working order. We also let folks know about FFBC. Please see a photo montage below from the event.

In addition Fremont mayor Lily Mei stopped by the Bike Fixit Clinic and posted about it on her facebook page: Mayor Lily Mei Facebook

The clinic was organized by Wynn Kageyama.

There are plans for a tentative clinic on December 8th and if you’re interested in volunteering as a mechanic or advocate please let Wynn know.

Best,
Julliette Johnson

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FFBC Club Picnic

August 9, 2019 By Bob Admin Leave a Comment

When: Sunday Sept 8th

Where: Quarry Lakes in Fremont (North Esperanza Pavilion)

Parking: $5 for cars (bikes are free)

Time: Plan to eat at 12:30 pm

FFBC fee: $5 per adult,  2019 Primavera Volunteers are Free

More details and how to RSVP coming soon. If you would like to help with the picnic please let me know. I can use help planning and day of to setup.

Thanks
Julia Walker

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FFBC August Meeting – Tuesday, August 13th

August 9, 2019 By Bob Admin Leave a Comment

Join us on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:30 PM for movie night. Tonight’s meeting will feature the 1948 Italian cinematic classic, “Lardi di biciclette” (Bicycle Thieves). For a description and trailer, see

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bicycle_thieves

Yes, it is a black and white film, and yes it is subtitled, but it is supposedly one of greatest movies ever made! (If you don’t like it, I will issue you a full refund of the admission price).

In keeping with the Italian theme, the food will be a buffet from Strizzi’s. The menu:

1) Oven baked lasagna

2) Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

3) Penne Pomodori

4) Caesar Salad

5) Garlic Bread

 

Please RSVP no later than 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 10th. The link is here:

https://forms.gle/YqiX7VWh3BhiWKVJ9

 

As always, the meeting is held at:

Fremont Adult School, Room N6 (all the way in the back, in the back row of buildings)

4700 Calaveras Ave,

Fremont, CA 94538

 

Hope to see you there!

David Walker

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FFBC Holiday Party, Sunday, Dec 2, 2018, 4-9 PM, Massimos

November 7, 2018 By Bob Admin 1 Comment

Watch for your Eventbrite invitation in your email.

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