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SPECIAL HAPPENINGS
Our Next FFBC Meeting is on Novmber 10th
Make sure to attend the next meeting; make your voice heard, every vote counts.
The proposed 2016 budget will be presented and voted on during the General Meeting.
The speaker this month will be David Walker who will speak about his recent participation in The Paris-Brest-Paris bike ride, the most famous long-distance randonnée (a timed, 200K+, mostly unsupported bike ride).
Meetings are regularly held the second Tuesday of every month. The monthly Board Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the General Meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Meetings are held at:
Fremont Adult School
4700 Calaveras Avenue (Room N6)
Fremont, CA (map)
We will be using room N6, which is a prefab classroom at the rear of the rear parking lot. Members should park behind the main building, as far to the rear as possible to be close to the room.
SAVE THE FOLLOWING DATES!!!
Holiday Party - Sunday, December 13
Details to follow as they become available.
RIDES OF NOTE
Sat., Nov. 7, 9:30 AM
Family Ride, Hot Dogs and Ice Cream.
6.5 miles, 1, L
Start location: Niles Parking Lot across from Niles Ice Cream at Niles Blvd and J St
Join me and my 5 year old grandson riding his trailer-bike. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults sans children are welcome too.
Randy Fewel, cell 510 468-6963, Jailteacher@comcast.net
Sun., Nov 8, 9:00 AM
“The Sunday Social”: the ride formerly known as the “Get to Know Us Ride”
20-25 miles, 1-2, L-T-M
Please join us on this monthly “Sunday Social.” Meet at The Bicycle Garage (5006 Mowry Ave., Fremont)
Julia Walker; walk9422@gmail.com; (510) 468-9712
A LONG WEEKEND OF ADVENTURE RIDES
Fri., Nov. 13, 1:00 PM
Paso Robles Adventure--San Miguel and Cross Canyon Rd.
31 miles, 3 (1100'), T-M
Start location: Paso Robles City Park, 12th St. and Spring St.
We will not be able to wait for late arrivals.
Ken Goldman 510-378-5027(C) ken.goldman@comcast.net Cindy Maxwell 408-506-6860(C) maxwell.c@sbcglobal.net
Sat., Nov. 14, 9:00 AM
Paso Robles Adventure--Santa Margarita Express
53 miles, 3 (2500'), T-M
Start location: Paso Robles City Park, 12th St. and Spring St.
Ken Goldman 510-378-5027(C) ken.goldman@comcast.net Cindy Maxwell 408-506-6860(C) maxwell.c@sbcglobal.net
Sun., Nov. 15, 9:00 AM
Paso Robles Adventure--Around the Hills of Adelaide
28 miles, 3 (2086'), T-M
Start location: Paso Robles City Park, 12th St. and Spring St.
Ken Goldman 510-378-5027(C) ken.goldman@comcast.net Cindy Maxwell 408-506-6860(C) maxwell.c@sbcglobal.net
Mon., Nov. 16, 9:00 AM
Paso Robles Adventure--Peachy Canyon
22 miles, 3 (1800'), T-M
Start location: Paso Robles City Park, 12th St. and Spring St.
Cindy Maxwell 408-506-6860(C) maxwell.c@sbcglobal.net
ANOTHER SERIES OF ADVENTURE RIDES
Saturday, November 21 and returning Sunday, November 22.
The Dale and Ken Excellent Adventure Ride
Overnighter in Tracy leaving from Niles
We will stay at the Fairfield Inn in Tracy. We have arranged a special rate for the night of November 21 ($99.00 plus tax ($109.00 total) for a room with two beds). Call 209-833-0135 to make your reservation. The special rate will be noted as “Bicycle Club”. If there are any problems ask for the manager, Doshia Myrick.
Sat., Nov. 21, 9:00 AM
Dale and Ken's Excellent Adventure--Tracy Overnighter Day 1
47 miles, 4, T-M
Start location: Niles downtown parking lot
Sun Nov 22, 8:30AM
Dale and Ken's Excellent Adventure--Tracy Overnighter Day 2
45 miles, 4, T-M
Start location: Tracy Motel
This is the return trip of our overnight ride. Lunch will be in Livermore.
Dale Blanchard; dale-b@comcast.net; (510) 703-7474 Ken Goldman; ken.goldman@comcast.net; (510) 791-1095
SPECIAL FOR THANKSGIVING
Thu., Nov. 26, 9:00 AM
Race Team ride #9 - The Turkey Ride
35 miles, 2, F
Start location: California Pedaler in Danville at 495 Hartz Avenue or Garry's house
Join in one the longest running riding traditions in the Bay area. No stopping, no dropping.
Garry Birch (925) 819-0247 garry_b94568@yahoo.com
Fri., Nov 27, 9:30 AM
A New Post Thanksgiving Day Tradition
Monterey Recreation Trail
38 miles, 1-2 (650'), T-M
Start location: Locke Paddon Park parking lot, Seaside Ave at Reservation Rd (across from the Holiday Inn Express) in Marina, CA.
No one will be in a hurry and no will be left behind. This ride is more of a social event.
Cindy Maxwell 408-506-6860 maxwell.c@sbcglobal.net
*Check this month’s Ride Calendar for more information an all the rides listed above.
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