Volume 34, Issue 11, November 2006

Andy Payne takes a peek back down the road on a curve with the Lick Observatory peeking up ahead in the background. Photo by B. Baldwin.

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

From the Summit Message
Eric Dittmar takes the helm for this month's message: “No safety tips here”. What I like about this article as Eric describes is that a tip tends to dumb down (knowledge and) experience...
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Reminders & Happenings
November Business Meeting and Program
Thursday, November 2 nd – 7:30 p.m.
REI: 43962 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, (510) 651-0305
Located next to Home Depot

Topic: League of American Bicyclists DVD of “Enjoy the Ride: Essential Bicycling Skills”
Who should view this video?

• Beginning or experienced cyclists
• Bicycle safety instructors
• Parents
• You!

Topics covered:

• Pre-ride checklist
• Bicycle handling skills
• Riding in traffic
• Identifying and avoiding hazards
• Riding in all conditions

Learn how to spot your mistakes and those of your cycling companions to help makeeveryone better cyclists.

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 my home. Ed Tanaka (510) 657-5068 for clothing, and Molly and Neil Michelfelder (510) 797-6458 for mirrors.