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Spoke’n Truth Volume 44, Issue 5 May 2016

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The Marin Museum of Bicycles (Photo: Carmi Schulman)

 

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. Please include as much information as you can, date, location, names of people, etc. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

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Make 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.

 

Minutes

 

*The Annual FFBC Picnic October 1, 2016 at Quarry Lakes*

THANKS TO MAY RIDE LEADERS

Al Quintana

Alan Cookson

Amy Giles

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Becca Freed

Carrie Payne

Chris Menicou

Christina Peabody

Conni Smith

Dave Fishbaugh

David Walker

Donna Kaplan

Garry Birch

Gary Smith

Jim Fehrle

Julia Walker

Julie Gilson

Lori Sommer

Louis Friedenberg

Paul Andrus

Prashnat Singh

Robin O’Hara

Teri Yi

Vanessa McDonnell

West Kurihara


COMING SOON: THROW BACK BIKE RIDE PHOTOS

 

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MARCH CLUB MEETING

The FFBC meeting on May 10 featured Supervisor Scott Haggerty  and his Chief of Staff for operations, Dawn P. Argula speaking about future plans for bike trails. He included an update on the status of expanding the trail connectivity in Niles Canyon as well as a brief overview of the Alameda County Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan and the Transportation Expenditure Plan.

PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

Sunday, May 22, 100K ride on Mines Road to the Junction Cafe. Pictured are Jim Fehrle (with equine friend), Myvan Quoc, Jacqueline Mertz, Mike Moore and Julie Gilson. It was an unusually cool (for late-May) but quite scenic ride. (Photos: Dave Fishbaugh)

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May 10, Tuesday Show-and-Go at Mission Coffee after Ron Mitchell’s Tour of Fremont. From the left: Lambert Caulfield, Tina Perez, Ron Mitchell, Jon Graff and Donna Boomershine. (Photo from Jon Graff, I don’t know who took it!)

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May 10, Fremont Hills Ride. (Photos: Rodrigo Soares)

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May 24, Tuesday Show-and-Go adorning Becky Smith with Birthday Ride Bling. From the left: Sydney Friedenberg, Randy Fewel, Becky Smith, Lambert Caulfield, Herman Rosenbaum and Donna Boomershine at the Warm Springs Starbucks. Happy Birthday, Becky! You sure know how to celebrate! (Photo from Sydney Friedenberg and probably taken by some random, kind person walking by).

May 24, Tuesday Show-and-Go also stopped by Urban Bike Fitters to check out the folding bikes. Will Becky Smith buy it? “I have too many bikes,” said no cyclist ever!!! (Photos: Randy Fewel)

ARTICLE OF INTEREST

http://www.bicycling.com/training/tips/40-reasons-to-ride-more-in-2016

 

Minutes – May 10,2016

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FFBC GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Location:  Fremont Adult Education School, Room N6, 4700 Calaveras Ave, Fremont, CA 94538

Date:  May 10, 2016

Attendance:

Luis Facha President
Louis Friedenberg Vice President
Dave Fishbaugh Ride Coordinator
Chris Menicou Race Team Representative

Call to Order:

Meeting called to order at 7:40 PM. Previous meeting minutes were approved.

Race Team Report – Chris Menicou:

Chris reviewed the following team results and provided the complete results later by email. This is for the last four weeks.

  1. Team Fremont Race Updates – Top Ten Rider Results

Red Kite Criterium
May 15

Elite M Cat. 4 – Andrew Conley 9th

Cat’s Hill Classic
May 14

Elite M Cat. 4 – Andrew Conley 3rd
Elite M Cat. 5 – Keith Strong 9th

Berkeley Hills Road Race
May 7

Elite M Cat. 3 – Phill Mai 8th

Salinas Criterium 

Jr. M  Cat. 4/5 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 1st

Wente Road Race
April 24

Elite M Cat. 4 – Matt Brantveyn 10th
Jr. M 15-16 – Matthew Cho 5th, Suraj Shah 6th, Jacob Koodarapplly 8th<
Jr. M 17-18 – Daniel Karpelevitch – 2nd

Red Kite Criterium
April 17

Elite Cat. 5 – Andrew Conley 3rd
M55 Cat. ¾ – Tim O’Hara 6th, Garry Birch 9th

  1. Training and Event Update
    • Tuesday Night Training (TuNT):  Meet at 6:15 PM at Genmark Automation (Warren and 46723 Lakeview) for a local ride and hill climbing workout.
    • Wednesday Night Training (WNT) Meet at 6:15 PM on Eureka & Stevenson (parking lot) in Fremont for training and mentoring on the basics of racing.
    • Thursday Night Training (TNT): Meet at 6:15 PM on Eureka & Stevenson (parking lot) in Fremont for 4-corner Criterium workouts.
  1.  Team Target Events for Road Racing in 2016:
    • 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

The race calendar can be found at – http://ncnca.org/

  1. Team Membership
    • There are 56 Race Team (and Freewheeler) Members for the 2016 season roster so far, including 9 juniors and 3 ladies.
    • The Fremont Freewheeler Race Team website is at: http://fremontraceteam.org/

 Ride Coordinator – Dave Fishbaugh:

Pizza Rides are off and running.

Got a number of rides scheduled on weekends with help of new ride leaders!

Recruiting for June rides.

 General Discussion:

Supervisor Scott Haggerty made a presentation to the group.

Several people asked questions of the supervisor.

Dawn Argula, Chief of Staff Operations took notes of all of the questions asked.  She is supposed to get back with us with answers. Those will be published at a later time.

Some of the questions were:

Asked by Andy Sass:  Why did our food permits go from 0 to over $800?

Resurface Marsh Landings Road asked by Dave F.

Discussed a possible time trial down Niles Canyon for 2017 Closure.  The closure of Niles will not happen this year according to Scott Haggerty.

Dawn Argula contact info:

Email:  dawn.argula@acgov.org
Phone:  510-272-6691
Fax:    510-208-3910

Thanks to all the 2016 Primavera survey participants!

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May 21, 2016 FF Cyclist

survey 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!

Spoke’n Truth Volume 44, Issue 3 March-April 2016

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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.

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Make 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.

 

Minutes

https://ffbcminutes.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/minutes-april-12-2016/

 

 

 

 

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*The Annual FFBC Picnic October 1, 2016 at Quarry Lakes*

 

 

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THANKS TO FEBRUARY, MARCH & APRIL RIDE LEADERS

FEBRUARY

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

MARCH

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

APRIL

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

PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD

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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)

 

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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)

 

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The Tuesday Show-N-Go at Mission Coffee. From the left: Lambert Caulfield, Herman Rosenbaum, Sydney Friedenberg and Jon Graff. (photo from Jon Graff)

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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)

 

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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.

 

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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)

ARTICLES OF INTEREST

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.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/04/27/1-minute-of-all-out-exercise-may-equal-45-minutes-of-moderate-exertion/?smid=nytcore-ipad-share&smprod=nytcore-ipad

CITY OF FREMONT

Master Plan on-line

Fremont’s Bicycle Master Plan Update

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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.

Fremont to Host Free Bicycling Classes

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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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