Volume 34, Issue 8, August 2006

Photo by B. Baldwin
A large group of riders (peloton) in the 2006 Fremont Criterium.

Photo and article submissions for each month’s e-Newsletter must reach Karen White by the 20th of the month.

From the Summit Message
Bicycling has been my passion since the early 80’s....
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Reminders & Happenings
August Business Meeting and Program
Thursday, August 3rd – 7:30 p.m.
REI: 43962 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, (510) 651-0305
Located next to Home Depot

The realm of the chiropractor is a strange one to many of us
recreational cyclists. Oftentimes we know we need his/her services after an injury, an injury that may have been prevented with a few simple common sense steps. We may have to learn a new language in dealing with a chiropractor--terms such as "certified active release technique" [HINT: see www.activerelease.com/about.asp],"the Erchonia cold laser treatment" [HINT: see www.erchonia.com], and "Kinesio taping" [HINT: see www.kinesiotape.ca]. These terms may be alien to us but are on the lips of most professional cyclists.

I know that there are a lot of burning questions lurking out there about chiropractic treatment for cyclists. So, join us as club member Kulmohan Sangha, a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), offers us a hands-on look at some of his tools of the trade. He'll take a few volunteers to demo his wares so, when I say "hands on" I really mean it.

FFBC Gear - Get in the program
FFBC Logo Bike Clothing & Custom-made Clip-On Bike Mirrors: Jerseys ($52), windbreakers ($45), vests ($45), arm warmers ($20), headbands ($5), and DeFeet socks ($6) are available for sale. Mirrors ($10) adjusts to fit the earpiece of almost any glasses frame gives you a broader field of view, and are guaranteed for life. These items can be purchased either at FFBC's monthly meeting or by calling for an appointment at our home. Molly and Neil Michelfelder (510) 797-6458.