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Club Member Spotlight Walt Thomas Celebrates 80 Years
Walt's daughter, Gail, borrowed a bike, and gathered her courage to ride with the group, while his Granddaughter Layla drove the SAG vehicle. Walt had no trouble making it to the top of Nike! He was propelled by clapping, cheering, and chalked messages of encouragement marking the roads. The ride continued to Anderson Bakery where we met non-riders, ordered lunch, sang "Happy Birthday", took many pictures, and ate cake. Herm Rosenbaum (probably the second oldest member of the club that still regularly attends rides, as well as leads them) made a nice speech to honor Sir Walt. Herm mentioned Walt is his ideal, as Walt is remarkable in that he has retained his physical abilities and mental alertness. We all cheered and toasted Walt with sparkling apple cider and lined up for birthday hugs and more pictures. It was definitely an event to remember!
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Last month, 49 riders celebrated the 80th birthday of the oldest FFBC member that shows up to ride consistently, at least two times a week. There were 34 FFBC members and 15 guests from Valley Spokesmen, Oakland Yellowjackets, Grizzly Peak, Golden Gate Cyclists and Hike and Bike Club that showed up to ride at Don Edwards. Walt donned his extra special helmet decorated with tennis balls (by Marcella Casebolt) and ribbons. The entire group decorated their helmets for the party with ribbons and signed the Extra-Large Birthday card before departing for Coyote Hills. 
