THE ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS
TANDEM TIME GOAT HILL PARAMOUNT RACING April INTERNET WEB: http://www.ocw.org 2009
General Meeting Wednesday, April 8th, 7:00 pm
DISCOVERY CYCLE TOURS
See Article on page 22 for details.
Meeting to be held at: Irvine Ranch Water District Board Meeting Room Directions: Take the 405 FWY to Sand Canyon North, or take the 5 FWY to Sand Canyon South. Turn East on Water Works Way. Go Left into the parking lot and park behind the building.
IN THIS ISSUE... CALENDAR OF EVENTS... Awards Banquet Pages 6-10 April Board Meeting Sun Apr. 5 Paramount Racing News Pages 16-17 General Meeting Wed Apr. 8 CTC Report Pages 18-19 Folding Party Thurs Apr. 30 Amgen TOC Articles & Photos Pages 20-21 May Board Meeting Sun May 3 1Q Club Ride Stats Pages 24-26 Ride Around the Bear Sat Jun. 13 OCW CLUB OFFICERS BOARD MEETING President Charlie Irwin 949.552.8480 [email protected] Sunday, April 5th 11:30 am Vice President Michael Lee 949.458.0205 Carl’s Jr., Irvine. Take the 405 Freeway to the MacArthur exit. Go [email protected] south 0.8 miles and turn left on Campus. Go 0.3 miles and turn Treasurer Irene Walker 562.943.9403 right into Carl’s Jr. (at Von Karman). All Officers and Directors are [email protected] expected to attend to conduct business. Other interested Secretary Patrick Huey 714.264.7387 members may also attend. [email protected]
Events Paul D’Aquanni 949.766.2951 [email protected] FOLDING PARTY Ride Captain Donna Parish 714.549.8363 [email protected] Thursday, April 30th, 7:00 pm Hosted by: Membership Jim Walker 562.943.9403 [email protected] Don & Angie Carson Editor Doris Bingo 714.282.0949 [email protected] 8 Hollinwood Irvine, CA 92618 Statistician Kent Parish 714.549.8363 [email protected] 949.653.0409 (home) 949.233.2279 (cell) Public Relations Dennis Thomas 951.340.0144 [email protected] [email protected]
Training Michelle Kashima 714.368.1315 Please RSVP if you plan to attend. Dinner will be served. [email protected] DIRECTIONS: Take the Sand Canyon exit off the 405 fwy or 5 frwy BOARD OF DIRECTORS and head north (405 fwy) or south (5 fwy) toward Alton. Turn left WEB Master Ken Brant 714.772.9589 (from 405 fwy) or right (from 5 fwy) to Valley Oak and turn right. [email protected] The first street you come to is Hawkcreek and turn left (at gate Tandem Time Debi Butz 714.996.4366 enter key sign twice (2) 3818). Go to second street Hollinwood [email protected] and turn right. Third house from the end. GoatHill Alan Dauger 714.846.0862 [email protected] Insurance Lorna Laugen 714.283.5153 [email protected] SPECIAL THANKS TO Director Bob Fairfield 949.286.8886 [email protected] Herb & Alyce Watanabe Director Dan Gorman 714.771.7741 for Hosting the [email protected] Director Sylvia Grotz 562.943.7357 March Folding Party [email protected] Director Mike Laugen 714.283.5153 If you would like to host a Folding Party or supply refreshments for [email protected] the General Meeting, please contact Barb Tomita at Director Alex Laugen 714.283.5153 [email protected] [email protected] Director Frank Neal 909.592.2727 (OCW reimburses up to $100) [email protected] Director Kathy Pilcher 714.998.5734 [email protected] Director Jim Pugh 714.680.4828 Chain Reaction is published 11 times a year by the Orange [email protected] County Wheelmen, a bicycle club. Current circulation is 500. Director Lee Stebbins 714.593.9226 [email protected] Copyright 2009; Orange County Wheelmen. Permission hereby Director Barbara Tomita 714.289.0917 [email protected] granted to republish if credit is given to the author and OCW. All Director Henry Pilcher 714.998.5734 items submitted become property of OCW. Opinions of authors [email protected] do not necessarily reflect the views of OCW.
PAGE 2 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 FROM THE PRESIDENT... By Charlie Irwin
The President at the Banquet!
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ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 3 GETTING STRONGER OCW Wishes By Jim Von Tungeln You (Editor’s Note: This article is being reprinted this A Happy Birthday! month, because the editor left off half of the article last month. Apologies!)
Silent bicycles strewn about waiting to be unfurled April before the day ripens. Colorful jerseys dance around trying to get a route slip and complete unfinished Birthdays business before the morning round up. It settles down as a few claps are heard and division after division is sent out with their own unique colors. Cyclists eager Hamburg, Patti 4/1 to prove that you can go in circles and still get somewhere, and that this effort is in fact rewarded … Lanphere, Michael 4/1 at least here. Without permission, my existential Carchidi, Jeff 4/2 musings start and I wondered if that is really true. Hoover, Chuck 4/2 “Where are they getting to?” My brain overhears Wallace, Jeff 4/4 someone saying he needed to get stronger for the season. I looked over to see if he meant bicycling, or Von Tungeln, Jim 4/4 the way my brain is thinking these days, life in general Santos, Christian 4/8 and difficulties in particular. Looking down, Chemotti, Richard 4/9 subconsciously slighted, at his friend’s giant calves Vorderstrasse, Darrel 4/9 gives it away and I am somewhat amused, as I am so often these days. “What season is he in?” Huff, Bob 4/11 Gunderson, Mark 4/11 My musings continue on about how we can get strong Ramos, Jayne 4/13 for the difficult season(s) that lay ahead us — the potholes if you will. For I am no stranger to them either. Rivera, Gil 4/14 I have peddled in circles up giant guarded hills and for Johnson, Herb 4/16 very long wind swept distances, and terrified myself Clark, Sara 4/16 on the very edge of life — while thinking I was in control Enderle, Alicia 4/20 of my fate and fears — blasting down horrifying mountains that have resulted in my crashing and Walker, Jim 4/21 burning more than once. And I watched my weight, Kahler, Jill 4/22 what I ate and how much rest I got. My testosterone Guttentag, Fred 4/24 increased, and I got stronger and stronger. I could ride all day and all night and have no one to tell me Daley, Laura 4/25 what to do. It felt very good to be able to do that. And Heidner, Emmie 4/25 yet, “What has that prepared me for?” I heard bubble Bradley, Patrick 4/26 up from that place I am seldom friends with. Sorem, Terry 4/28 After twenty years of bicycling and a dusty box of Kelly, Debby 4/29 plaques, I asked myself on this sun splitting day that Mills, Robert 4/29 made me squint and hope the riders around me could Griffin, Reid 4/30 keep their lines, “Am I stronger?” Certainly not in the Despie, Dennis 4/30 sense of being able to ride faster, or longer than I did at one time. What has all that riding, 100,000 miles in ten years, prepared me for, I heard bounce around in
PAGE 4 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 my brain from that unknown source. The question go. Someone spoiled it all and asked me how strong hung there and unnerved me because I had no answer I felt today. I smiled as I wondered if he really wanted to give that which was deep inside me. And it made to know — or if I should let him figure that, and so me a little melancholy, as if I was missing something many other things, out for himself. After all his season important. was still in front of him, and I needed to think about my thinking. And it was good, very very good. An old friend rode up next to me and then quietly buzzed off ahead like a happy bee with a purpose. I noticed Jim von Tungeln 2/08 that he seemed excited just to be alive, happy to have a chance at another day and even content to be in the Jim completed the Grand Tour HQ four years in a row, back of the pack. I do not know how I saw it so quickly, was the first person in the Triple Crown Hall of Fame, as my existential musings peculated to a quick boil, and also was in the first group to receive the “Super but I did see … real strength. It certainly wasn’t in the Randonneur” award. Finally, he is a lifetime member legs that were not as powerful as I had once seen. of the “Geezers.” And it wasn’t in the back that was a little bit bent over. But I subconsciously wanted to reach out as he passed and grab a little for myself, and fill a silent need inside of me. I rode in circles some more letting the years sink in.
It came to me slowly from some place I do not spend enough time in, that where I was once strong I was now weak, but that where I was once weak I was at least — and at last — getting stronger. I was not sure how or why. It had to do with being able to complete any ride, or difficulty life gave me without an audience being forced to dote on me. Now I could do my internal and external rides by myself, and except for one special NEW OCW MEMBERS person (and then not always even then), to keep things to myself. It made more sense that way. The important All OCW Members, things were tucked away in my heart, a lot of very please note... special bicycling places and events safeguarded there to be gently mulled over whenever there is a desire, or Our strength is our Membership and our future need. Special places and events I created over many is in our New Members. When you attend an years of bicycling. OCW function, please take a moment to seek out the New Members, introduce yourself, I mused again about peddling in circles in order to be and say... the first to reach the end. After a few more peddle WELCOME strokes, and a big gush of wind, it came to me that perhaps the first shall be last, and the last first. Bell, Ron Huntington Beach Sometimes the winner loses something important Bradley, Patrick Aliso Viejo along the way — something that someone in the back Cotton, Stephen has had all along — strength that will survive the season(s) ahead. Ride on carefree riders to an end Newgard, Thomas San Clemente that is most certain — an end that has no beginning, Osterfeld, Hank Mission Viejo always was, and always will be. To an end that is Sanders, Rob Newport Beach more circular than linear. The end of the ride that started before time began. That is all I can come up with for Sullivent, Christine you now. Give me another twenty years of peddling in Trahan, Rebecca Newport Beach circles and maybe I will have a better answer. I need to
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 5 BANQUET 2009 REVIEW By Mike Lee
I want to thank all the members who attended the OCW 2009 Annual banquet. From the reports I heard and what people mentioned to me a good time was had by all. I’m not sure if this was the first but I thought it would be a nice departure from traditional cycling related speakers to go with something totally out of the norm. Bringing in Randy Kappe with his magical/ comedy act garnered many puzzled looks, and I didn’t know quite how to answer everyone’s apprehension but I think the proof was in the pudding! Randy targeted the usual suspects, the President, the Vice President, and anyone else close to the stage with helping him with his comedy/magic act. We all had a good laugh. So how did the levitated table work? It’s beyond me; he didn’t reveal anything to me. With Terri and I, I still have my hand attached so how did that work? Magicians don’t reveal their illusions.
The dinner was superb and I didn’t hear any complaints about not having enough desserts. I want to throw out this challenge to all the membership, this is your banquet, awards, and installation, if you have a suggestion let me know about it and I’ll see if I can work it in. This is a great night for us to reward all those hard working individuals that make this club operate and those that have set personal fitness goals. I feel honored to be able to be part of this group but I sort of knew that when I became part of it only a short time ago.
So I have the reigns for one more year with the banquet and I’m already working on ideas that I may do. So stay tuned when I start planning for next year’s extravaganza.
Photos courtesy of Mike and Terri Lee
PAGE 6 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 7 2008 SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
Platinum Award 1500 Activity Points Dan Gorman Gold Award 900 Activity Points Sue Buck, Alan Dauger Silver Award 650 Activity Points Bob Fairfield, Greg Kibble, Frank Neal, Jeff Rich, Lee Stebbins Bronze Award 450 Activity Points Rick Butz, Paul D’Aquanni, Sylvia Grotz, Lorna Laugen, Michael Laugen, Ken Morrison, Barbara Tomita Expert Award 250 Activity Points Lynne Billie, Diedre Engle, Ken Fry, Stuart Gaston, Bret Gross, John Grotz, Alex Laugen, Roger Morgan, Ollie Morrison, Debbie Myers, Cathy Painter, Lee Painter, Kathy Pilcher, Jim Pugh, Scott Sharp Active Award 150 Activity Points Mike Alvarez, Martin Bernstein, Dee Bessee, Chuck Bramwell, Ken Brant, Jim Brewer, Wayne Broadhag, Wilson Crider, Liz Gaston, Fred Guttentag, Brenda Hanson, Michael Hanson, Patrick Huey, Joan Mary, John McKee, Gloria Nafel, Henry Pilcher, Irineo Sepulveda, Margie Sepulveda, Tracy Sharp, Dennis Thomas, Diane Thomas
2008 COMBINATION AWARD WINNERS
Platinum Award 800 Activity Points and 5000 Miles Dan Gorman, Greg Kibble Gold Award 400 Activity Points and 2500 Miles Doris Bingo, Paul D’Aquanni, Alan Dauger, Bob Fairfield, Michael Lee, Lee Stebbins Silver Award 300 Activity Points and 1750 Miles Debi Butz, Diedre Engle, Michelle Kashima, Lorna Laugen, Michael Laugen, Kathy Pilcher, Jim Pugh, Jeff Rich, Jim Walker Bronze Award 200 Activity Points and 1250 Miles Martin Bernstein, Jim Brewer, Sue Buck, Fred Guttentag, Ken Morrison, Ollie Morrison, Donna Parish, Kent Parish, Dennis Thomas Expert Award 100 Activity Points and 750 Miles Chuck Bramwell, Wilson Crider, Carol Davidson, Bob Fieldhouse, Stuart Gaston, Michael Hanson, Patrick Huey, Charlie Irwin, Alex Laugen, Tom Madden, Don McNealy, Gloria Nafel, Henry Pilcher, Steve Pohle, John Ryder, Margie Sepulveda, Alvin Trafton, Ron Viloria, Irene Walker, Marni Witte Active Award 50 Activity Points and 500 Miles Mike Alverez, James Cawthon, Diane Clanton, Gary Heidner, Scott Klages, Link Lindquist, Art Pressel Jr, John Renowden, David Rusher, Ed Shuler, Charley Simons, Dutch Stapelbroek, Marlys Stapelbroek, Kathy Taylor
PAGE 8 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 2008 AWARD WINNERS Photos by Mike & Terri Lee
MEN’S HIGH MILEAGE AWARD 6315 MILES TO/FROM MILEAGE WINNER 3051 MILES MEMBER OF THE YEAR HIGH ACTIVITY POINTS MICHELLE KASHIMA 1635 POINTS DAN GORMAN
WOMEN’S HIGH MILEAGE AWARD COMMUTER AWARD - 189 DAYS 2827 MILES JEFF RICH DORIS BINGO
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 9 OCW OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Photos by Mike & Terri Lee
2008 OCW Officers
2008 OCW Directors
2009 OCW Officers
PAGE 10 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 SHARING THE ROAD 3. DON’T RUN LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS!! This is THE LAW and recently in Irvine and Newport Beach By Michelle Kashima police have been cracking down on violators.
Lately I’ve seen more angry motorists directing their 4. When waiting at a light always stay in the far left part attentions to us cyclists than ever before. One of the of the right hand turn pocket. This will allow motorist to reasons for this is the terrific amount of cyclists now complete their right hand turns without a cyclist sharing the roads than ever before in the history of the blocking their way. United States. I love watching the big groups as well as all the single riders enjoying the roads. There isn’t 5. On the bike/pedestrian paths give pedestrians at one single time where I haven’t ridden with another least a 2-3 foot clearance and say “on your left.” And cyclist, who I’ve never met, for at least a couple of miles slow down! You won’t believe all the “Thank You’s” you sharing pleasantries, tech info and stories before will receive. heading off in different directions. 6. Always stop and look both ways at stop signs. I love cycling! 7. Always use hand signals to let vehicles AND bicycle However in order to keep on enjoying this great sport traffic know your intentions. without too much hostility we need to use common courtesy when using our roads. Remember we are 8. When using the entrance trails that lead to the main almost all motorists first, so therefore we should know trail, always slow and check main trail traffic before exactly what upsets someone behind the wheel merging in. This can avoid a very dangerous accident! encountering a cyclist ahead who is not following the 9. Look behind you and signal or speak your intentions rules of the road and being, well, a plain annoyance. before pulling over. This again can avoid a very Let’s think about this situation for a minute while behind dangerous accident. the wheel; we don’t know where this cyclist is going. 10. Respect others sharing the road. You’ll be amazed Sometimes he/she is not following a straight path or at the positive responses you’ll get. giving any sort of hand signals before darting across the road, or running red lights and stop signs like they Have a great ride! aren’t even there, and blocking everybody’s way at right hand turn pockets.. So what’s a motorist to do? Get angry and take their anger out on the next cyclist they come across, even though that cyclist might be courteous and following the rules.
Below are 10 extremely easy and courteous rules of the road. Some may not be law, but it’s just common courtesy to others, and you’ll make some motorists happy in the process: Come out and join us every Saturday (weather 1. Stay in the bike lane when one is provided, unless permitting) at 7:30 am at the corner of Culver and there is debris then look over your shoulder for traffic Irvine Blvd at Northpark Plaza parking next to Jack in and signal that you are moving out of the bike lane. the Box in Irvine. If you haven’t already, please sign up on the training 2. Don’t make jerky moves. Always following a line and email list to receive weekly emails on the next be looking several feet in front of you for debris or Saturday distance rides and also any weather that other objects. Then gradually move around those might cancel a ride. objects well before and after, or follow an imaginary Michelle Kashima line through the debris. [email protected]
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 11 BULLDOG BIKE RACE By Alan Dauger
Every year Camp Pendleton creates a fun and festive atmosphere when it puts on the Bulldog Bike Race. I have participated for the past few years in this “beginners” road race and have had a great time. It is 28 miles out and back with about 1700 feet of climbing. The start point is about four miles up Las Pulgas Road, then down to Stuart Mesa Road toward Oceanside, then cuts sharply up two steep hills to 32 Area where it loops back the way it came. There are five waves and many age groups of riders ranging from expert to novice, so things can get dicey at the start of each wave. After a while, the riders spread out a bit and when the hills come, they are really separated. Then it’s time to get into a good paceline and shoot back to the finish. OCW was well represented on this beautiful day in February, with Link Lindquist first in his age group, Kris Jones second in hers, Marni Witte fifth in hers, Alan Dauger fifth in his, and Dave Jones in the middle of his group. Please see the photo by Dave Jones.
Tandem Time Please join us for the next Tandem Time ride on Saturday, April 4, 2009, starting at 8:30 a.m. from The Square located at Main and MacArthur in Ride Director Irvine near the John Wayne Airport. The ride is approximately 32 miles in Debi Butz length. Remember to stay after the ride to enjoy dessert treats courtesy of the Orange County Wheelmen.
Please share this information with other interested tandem riders and email Debi Butz at [email protected] or call her at 714/996-4366 if you have further questions. Upcoming Tandem Time ride is Saturday, June 6, 2009,
PAGE 12 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 Weekly Ride Schedule
TUESDAY Tuesday Training Rides - Hill Training - 9:00 am. 1,000-2,000 feet of climb, 30 miles. Meet near Taco Bell at Albertson’s Mall at Chapman & Jamboree. Ride Leader Jim Walker, 562.943.9403 or email him at [email protected].
FRIDAY Morning Ride - 9:00 am, Deerfield Park, Irvine (TBM 860-F3/29-C2). Exit the Santa Ana (I-5) at Culver and go south to Irvine Center Drive. Turn left (east), go one block and turn left at Deerwood to the park. This is a moderate to fast-paced ride of 35-45 miles with a stop at the end. Ride Leaders Alan Dauger, [email protected] and Dan Gorman, [email protected].
SATURDAY Saturday Rides - 8:30 am, The Square, Irvine (Main and MacArthur TBM 859-G4/28-C3). All rides will stop to re- group as necessary. Other stops are dependent on ride length and needs/desires of the group. All current and future members and anyone wanting to ride with nice people are welcome. See Saturday Rides in the center pages of the Newsletter. Ride Leader Bob Fairfield, [email protected] and Jim Pugh, [email protected]
CENTURY SERIES If you’re interested in doing centuries or double centuries, this is a great training tool. Chuck Bramwell is here to help you reach your personal goals. Sign up for email notification of rides at http://www.CalTripleCrown.com/EMailLists.htm.
SUNDAY Sunday Rides - 8:30 am, various locations. See Sunday Rides in the center pages of the Newsletter. Ride Leader is Donna Parish, 714.549.8363 or [email protected]
OCW TRAINING SEE PAGE 11 FOR SEE PAGE 12 FOR TANDEM TIME DETAILS DETAILS
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 13 Saturday Training Schedule Ride Leaders-Bob Fairfield and Jim Pugh
The Saturday Rides are offered to improve individual and group riding skills and to promote the sport of bike riding. There are four rides scheduled each Saturday-Short, Medium, Long and Extra Long. We do not ride when weather conditions are unsafe or if there is an OCW Special Event that day. The rides start at The Square, (formerly called Food Park), located at the NW corner of Main and MacArthur, in the city of Irvine. We park in the lot behind Starbucks. If you are new to OCW rides or are just returning to cycling, let us know, so we can suggest a group that fits your present riding ability. The rides start at 8:30am. April 2009
4/04/2009 8:30 AM S 27 miles - Rollies - Red Hill/Santa Ana, Mesa/Birch, Von Karman, Barranca, Jeffrey/Bonita Cyn, Campus, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur M 37 miles - Elevation Gain 1000ft. Rollies - Red Hill, McGaw, Von Karman, Turtle Rock, Jeffrey, Irvine Blvd, Alton, Red Hill, Von Karman, Main L 47 miles - Elevation Gain 1300ft. Hilly - Red Hill, Tustin Ranch, Portola, Irvine Blvd., Sand Cyn., University/ E. Bluff/Ford Rd./Bonita Cyn., San Joaquin, Newport Coast, Campus, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur XL 57 miles - Hilly - Red Hill, Tustin Ranch, Jamboree, Santiago Cyn, Live Oak/Plano Trabuco, Santa Margarita, Olympiad, Moulton/Irvine Ctr, Barranca, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur
4/11/2009 8:30 AM S 28 miles - Rollies - Red Hill, Edinger/Irvine Ctr, Muirlands/Barranca, Harvard, Walnut, Red Hill, MacArthur M 34 miles - Hilly - Red Hill, Edinger/Irvine Ctr, Jeffrey/University, Campus/Irvine, Bayside, Newport Coast, Shady Cyn, Turtle Rock, Harvard, Main, MacArthur L 44 miles - Hilly - Main, Alton Pkwy, Bake, Rue De Fortuna/ Valore, Glenn Ranch Rd, Saddleback Rd, El Toro, Marguerite Pkwy, Trabuco/Irvine Blvd., Sand Cyn, Irvine Ctr, Red Hill, MacArthur XL 62 miles - Very Hilly - Main, Irvine Ctr/Moulton, La Paz, Crown Valley, Del Obispo, Stonehill, Moulton, Irvine Blvd, Barranca, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur
4/18/2009 8:30 AM S 25 miles - Flat - MacArthur, Michelson, Alton, Irvine Blvd, Yale, W. Yale Loop, Main, MacArthur M 37 miles - Elevation Gain 1000ft. Rollies - Red Hill, Edinger/ Irvine Ctr, Barranca/ Muirlands, Los Alisos, Marguerite, Jeronimo, Irvine Ctr, Harvard, Main, MacArthur L 48 miles - Hilly - Main, W. Yale Loop, Alton, El Toro, Aliso Creek, Oso, Santa Margarita, Trabuco/Irvine Blvd, Alton, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur XL 59 miles - Elevation Gain 3560ft. Hilly - Main, Harvard, University/E. Bluff/ Bonita Cyn./ Mesa View, PCH, Crown Valley, La Paz, Marguerite, Alicia, Moulton/Irvine Ctr., Harvard, Main, MacArthur
4/25/2009 8:30 AM S 24 miles - Mostly Flat - Red Hill, Barranca, Irvine Ctr, Sand Cyn, Portola, Tustin Ranch, Red Hill, Barranca, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur M 37 miles - Elevation Gain 1300ft. Hilly - Main, Michelson, Rosa Drew/Ridgeline, San Miguel, PCH, Laguna Cyn, El Toro, Moulton/Irvine Ctr, Alton, Von Karman, Main, MacArthur L 46 miles - Rollies - MacArthur, Main, Von Karman, Campus, University, Culver, Alton, Trabuco, Portola, Tustin Ranch, Red Hill, Edinger/Irvine Ctr, Barranca, Warner, Tustin Ranch, Red Hill, MacArthur XL 76 miles - Flat - Red Hill, Warner, SA River Trail, San Gabriel River Trail, Rosecrans, LA River Trail, Shoreline, PCH, SA River Trail, Sunflower, Main, Sky Park
PAGE 14 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 Rides start promptly at 8:30 am. Sunday Rides S=Short M=Medium L=Long Go to http://www.ocw.org for up-to-date Ride Captain reserves the right to change routes OCW info. due to weather and/or road conditions.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Please arrive at the ride location with enough time to have your bike ready to roll on time. Rides start promptly at 8:30 am. Also, it is recommended that you bring tire tools, frame pump, spare tube, patch kit and water bottle to all rides. A helmet is legally required for all minors and OCW REQUIRES THAT ALL ADULTS WEAR A HELMET!! Earphones are illegal and unsafe. Please remember that the vehicle code applies to bicycles. April 2009 Schedule
April 5, 2009 Carl’s Jr., Irvine. (Board Meeting Scheduled at 11:30 AM). Take the 405 Freeway to the MacArthur exit. Go south 0.8 miles and turn left on Campus. Go 0.3 miles and turn right into Carl’s Jr. (at Von Karman).
S 29 Miles. Irvine, PCH, Goldenwest, Lake, Atlanta, Brookhurst, PCH, Dover, Campus. M 38 Miles. Campus, PCH, Warner, Slater, Bushard, Brookhurst, PCH, Dover, Campus. L 43 Miles. Barranca, Jeffrey, Bake, Jeronimo, Alton, University, Culver, Turtle Rock.
April 12, 2009 Alicia Park, Mission Viejo (New Location). Take the 5 Freeway to Alicia. Go 1.4 miles NE to Via Linda. Turn left and the park is on the right.
S 21 Miles. Los Alisos, Muirlands, Sand Cyn., Portola, Modjeska, Trabuco, Los Alisos. M 30 Hilly Miles. Los Alisos, Santa Margarita, Antonio, Ortega Hwy., Camino Capistrano, Marguerite, Jeronimo, Los Alisos. L 41 Hilly Miles. Santa Margarita, Antonio, Ortega Hwy., Golden Lantern/Moulton, Alicia.
April 19, 2009 Northpark Plaza, Irvine. Take the Santa Ana Fwy. (5) to Culver and exit North. Go 1 mile to Irvine Blvd. The shopping center is on the Northwest corner. Park between Jack-in-the-Box and the French Bakery.
S 24 Miles. Tustin Ranch, Red Hill, Alton, Irvine Blvd., Portola, Jeffrey, Irvine Blvd. M 34 Miles. Portola, Irvine Blvd, Bake, Alicia, Jeronimo, Serrano, Irvine Ctr., Tustin Ranch. L 43 Miles. Irvine Blvd., Alicia, Aliso Creek, Laguna Cyn., PCH, San Miguel, Culver.
April 26, 2009 University Park Shopping Center, Irvine. Take the San Diego Fwy. (405) to Culver and go south 0.3 miles to Michelson. Park near Carl’s Jr.
S 24 Miles. Culver, Barranca, Irvine Ctr., Bake, Irvine Blvd., Modjeska, Portola, Yale. M 36 Miles. Jeffrey, Irvine Ctr., Muirlands, Ridge Route, Irvine Blvd., Portola, Red Hill. L 43 Miles. Harvard, Tustin Ranch, Jamboree, Santiago Cyn., Marguerite, Jeronimo, Alton.
May 3, 2009 Carl’s Jr., Irvine. (Board Meeting Scheduled at 11:30 AM). Take the 405 Freeway to the MacArthur exit. Go south 0.8 miles and turn left on Campus. Go 0.3 miles and turn right into Carl’s Jr. (at Von Karman).
S 23 Miles. Barranca, Red Hill, Tustin Ranch, Portola, Sand Canyon, University, Campus. M 36 Miles. Campus/Irvine, PCH, Warner, Gothard, Lake, PCH, Dover, Campus. L 39 Miles. Alton, Jeronimo, Marguerite, La Paz, Barranca, Irvine Ctr., Jeffrey/University.
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 15 TEAM MEETING Check the Paramount WEB Site for Location, Dates, and Times
President John McKee [email protected] Vice President Curtiss Dosier [email protected] Secretary Jeff Carchidi [email protected] Race Director Monty Pettus [email protected] Rider Advocate/Recruitment Director Ethan Ede [email protected] Sponsorship Coordinator/OCW Liaison Michelle Kashima [email protected]
Paramount Racing Website: www.ParamountRacing.org PARAMOUNT TEAM TRAINING RIDE Saturday: 8:00 am. Meets at Jax Bicycles Irvine (14280 Culver Drive). Route, pace and distance will change based on the racing season. E-mail us for information on the current ride.
Sunday: “Old Como”. The ride meets at 8:00 am, Tustin Market Place, in the parking lot near the Red Robin Restaurant off Jamboree (34 miles fast paced through Santiago Canyon).
Once the racing season starts, the weekend rides may change or be cancelled due to races. Please e-mail us for further information. We encourage anyone with an interest in racing next season to join us for this ride.
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PAGE 16 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 Paramount Race Report 2008 Road Season Review and 2009 Season Preview By Curt Dosier With the loss of the women’s elite team and Cat. 3 state criterium champ, Alejandro St. Jean, the wins were a little harder to come by in 2008. However, a small but serious squad of racers stepped up to deliver some fine results for Paramount Racing/OCW.
Wilson Crider had the only victory of the year, with a win in the CBR State Team Time Trial championship. Wilson also raced more than any other member and posted a number of solid results, including 5th at the Dana Point Grand Prix and 9th at the SCNCA Team Time Trial championship. Wilson also earned his upgrade from Category 5 to Category 4 during the 2008 season.
Paramount President John McKee and long-time Paramount members Howard Miller and Joe Mastro were the stalwarts of the Paramount Masters squad. John McKee had seven podium finishes, including 2nd place Pendleton Bulldog road race, an 8th place at the La Mirada finishes at the Mothballs criterium, the Torrance criterium, grand prix and a 15th at the UCI Anthill criterium. Jeff and the Bicycle John’s grand prix and the San Pedro grand Curt made the trip to Bakersfield for the SCNCA road prix. John also had an 8th place finish at the SCNCA road race championships and both finished in the top-20 of race championship, a 6th place at the SCNCA criterium the 30+ race. In addition, the next day Curt had a good championship and a 6th place at the Masters National ride to finish 6th in the Category 3 race. championship. Although the season is in its early stages, 2009 is looking Howard Miller raced a lot in 2008, as he always does, to be even better the for Paramount/OCW racers. John and posted a large number of top-5 finishes. Howard McKee and Howard Miller are again leading the way for finished 3rd at Ontario #1, the San Marcos criterium and the Masters. However, Monty Pettus is back in action in the Ladera Ranch grand prix. Showing his all-around 2009 and should be a threat in the sprint finishes in both abilities, Howard also competed in cyclo-cross and track, Masters and Category 3 races. and won one round of the Urban cyclo-cross series. Wilson Crider is again representing the Category 4’s in Joe Mastro had a 6th place at the San Pedro grand prix the time trials and road races. and a 10th at the Tour de Murrieta. Rick Butz, Alan Dauger and Don McNealy also did some Masters racing in 2008. The Category 3 team has been substantially beefed-up, Alan finished 2nd in his category at the Camp Pendleton with John Bernstein, Marcos Corona and Ethan Ede Bulldog road race and Don finished 5th in his category at joining returning riders Jeff Carchidi and Curt Dosier. the same race. Rick Butz had top-15 finishes at both the John is a strong climber, having honed his skills in the Roger Millikan memorial criterium and the Paramount road races of Northern California. Ethan is an all-rounder criterium. that can perform equally well in time trials, criteriums and road races. Marcos is the squad’s sprinter and will Paramount Secretary Jeff Carchidi and Vice-president be a threat in any criterium. Curt Dosier represented the Elite squad in the highly competitive Category 4 and Category 3 fields, respectively. Next month we’ll have a round-up of the early season Jeff had a 4th place finish in his category at the Camp racing. ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 17 sun to cut the chill, and very little wind; the riders saw Death Valley at it’s finest! Congratulations to our only OCW Finisher: Jim Brewer!
3/28/09: Solvang Spring Double. This is a great first Double! It is mostly flat with historically favorable winds. The temperatures are mild. It travels from Solvang to Morro Bay and back. With all of the rain this spring, the scenery should be outstanding! I’ll report the finishers next month.
CTC Updated Results. I’m sure the results will be posted on the CTC Website by the time you read this report. For complete year-to-date results, go to: www.caltriplecrown.org Click directly on “2009”.
CALIFORNIA TRIPLE CROWN Upcoming Events: 4/11/09: Mulholland Double. This is an EXTREMELY difficult Double with over 15,000 ft. of elevation gain! DOUBLE CENTURY REPORT Temperatures at noon have been 100+*. So, pick this Double only if you are an expert! By Frank Neal 4/18/09: Hemet Double. Considered to be a good first- time Double, this course has changed dramatically over Hi! It’s me...Garfield (you know, the Kickstand Guy!). the past few years. It has a new course this year which promises to be mostly flat and will still be a good first- The 2009 Spring California Triple Crown Series is now time Double. The support is excellent and the meals at in full swing! lunch and the Finish are gourmet! It is close to home and worth a try! 2/21/09: Camino Real Double (formerly, Butterfield Double). Affectionately known as “Butterflood” because 4/18/09: Devil Mountain Double. This is an epic course it has rained heavily during two out of the last three featuring some of the finest scenery around San years, it changed names in hopes that this will change Ramon. This Double has 18,600' of gain! It is one of their “weather luck”. It worked! The weather was epic! the most difficult Doubles on the circuit, but has excellent There was a great tail wind down the course to support throughout the entire course. Oceanside and it turned into only a slight cross wind on the way back to Irvine. The sun was behind some broken clouds. It cut the chill, but did not cook the riders. For New Double Riders: Rides To Start With…* The field finished early this year with many Personal Bests being recorded! Congratulations to our OCW Riding 200 Miles in one day is no easy task. When you Finishers: Jim Cawthon, Bob Davidson, Willie Hunt, add some major climbing to it, as well, you’re adding Mark Kaufman, Bill Murphy, Tom Parkes, and Doug another major challenge. For that reason, CTC highly Patterson. recommends the following Doubles to try first: Solvang Spring, Hemet, Butterfield, Davis, and the Grand Tour. 2/28/09: Death Valley Spring Double. Always These rides have the least amount of climbing of the unpredictable because of the dry climate, heat, cold CTC events. If you’ve never ridden a Double Century and wind; this year the riders were treated to ideal before, you may want to just try one Double during your conditions! With temps averaging in the 60’s, broken first year, to work out all of the bugs. Then come back
PAGE 18 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 the next year for your first California Triple Crown! Crown, check out the CTC Stats Website: www.CalTripleCrown.org Over the years, many cyclists picked a tougher Double Century on their first try. In many cases, they weren’t able to complete it because of mechanical, biochemical 2009 CTC Double Century Schedule: See: (nutrition and hydration), or the mental challenges. www.caltriplecrown.com/schedule.htm These cyclists could have completed one of the flatter Doubles with a great sense of accomplishment. They 04/11/09 - Mulholland Double Century. See: could have found that riding Doubles is challenging but www.planetultra.com/mulholland/index.html also fun! 04/18/09 - Hemet D.C. See: www.inlandempirecycling.com/HemetDC/index.htm04/ However, the CTC Schedule has something for 04/18/09 - Devil Mountain Double. See: everyone! www.caltriplecrown.com/schedule.htm www.quackcyclists.com/ shows the entire 2009 schedule. When you’re ready to 05/09/09 - Central Coast Double. See: move up to the next most difficult rides, the schedule www.centralcoastdouble.com/ shows a relative elevation gain comparison. 05/16/09 - Davis Double. See: www.davisbikeclub.org/ Last, but not least, when you’ve got some good climbing 05/23/09 - Heartbreak Double Century. See: legs built up and are ready for the biggest one day www.planetultra.com/heartbreak/index.html cycling challenges in California, check out the Doubles 06/06/09 - Eastern Sierra Double Century. See: listed with a difficulty of “Radically High”. www.planetultra.com/easternsierra/index.html 06/13/09 - Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge. See: From the Deserts, to the Mountains, to the Ocean; the www.altaalpina.org/challenge/8pass/ California Triple Crown rides provide a lot of awesome 06/20/09 - Terrible Two. See: cycling adventures, challenges, beautiful scenery, great www.srcc.com/tt.html memories, and fun for each of us! The California Triple 06/27/09 - L.A. Wheelmen Grand Tour. See: Crown has something for everyone! For more www.lawheelmen.org/grantour.htm information, see the Official CTC Website: 08/01/09 - Mt. Tam Double. See: www.caltriplecrown.com www.marincyclists.com/ 09/19/09 - Knoxville Fall Classic Double. See: *The info above is courtesy of the CTC Website. www.quackcyclists.com/ 09/20/09 - CTC Awards Breakfast, Vacaville, CA: At the Knoxville Double Start/Finish site. See: How to get started on Doubles. www.caltriplecrown.com/schedule.htm 09/26/09 - White Mountain Double. See: Join the OCW Saturday Training Rides. For info on www.ndzone.com/ training, contact Michelle Kashima at: 10/10/09 - Bass Lake Powerhouse Double. See: [email protected] www.fresnocycling.com/powerhouse/2006/ 10/17/09 - Solvang Autumn Double Century. See: You can also join the OCW Saturday Century Rides. www.planetultra.com/solvangfall/index.html For more information, you can subscribe for email 10/24/09 - Death Valley Fall Double. See: notices about the upcoming weekly ride schedule. Drop www.adventurecorps.com/dvfall/ an email to Chuck Bramwell at: 11/07/09 - Borrego Double Ordeal. See: [email protected] www.MtnHighCycling.com/
For more information about the California Triple Crown and tips on riding Doubles, check out the official CTC Ride Safe out there! - Frank Neal Website: www.CalTripleCrown.com [email protected]
For complete YTD stats for all riders in the Cal Triple
ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY COUNTY WHEELMEN WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL NEWS 2009 APRIL 2009 PAGE 19 7 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA Livestrong people were handing out yellow chalk to write messages on the street. The first rider out was Francesco STAGE 6 TIME TRIAL IN SOLVANG Chicchi of Liquigas with each rider starting at one minute intervals. The last ten riders started with three minute By Wilson Crider intervals beginning with Robert Gesink. We saw all the big names including Hincapie, Horner, and Boonen. We On February 20, 2009, Solvang hosted the Amgen Tour were surprised when Ivan Basso did not come by. We of California Stage 6 Time Trial, and a group of us (Patrick later learned he had a training accident on course. After Huey, Rick Butz, Chris Bartle, Andrew Dudaniec and we saw everyone start, we found a location on the myself) drove up to see the race. We met at a local finishing straight to see the last riders finish Armstrong, parking lot in Brea at 5:30am and arrived in Solvang Zabriskie, Rogers, and Leipheimer. While we were around 8:30. We found a great parking space near the watching the finish, Mark Cavendish of Team Columbia Start and Finish lines in front of the former Royal High Road walked by and stopped for autographs and Scandinavian. It’s been sold and undergoing a major pictures. Zabriskie put in a great time 30:48 beating remodeling. Gustav Larsson by 9 seconds, but Levi was not to be denied with a time of 30:40. First order of business was to find restrooms and a place to eat breakfast. There were plenty of bakeries to choose After the race, we decided to have dinner rather than fight and ended up at the Bulldog Café where the Astana with the traffic to get out town. There are only two major team had their morning meal later in the day. Their meal roads into Solvang. When we left, the street detours consisted of rice, pasta, muffins, coffee, and espresso. were still up and it took us on the first section of the time Most of the team was there including: Horner, Popovich, trial route. We didn’t realize till then how difficult and Brajkovich, Morabito, Rubiera, Rast, Ekimov. Absent were technical the course was. Traffic was still congested at Levi and Lance and Johan Bruyneel. 4:00 and the detours took us in a circle around town, and it was still jammed to the 101. We finally left Solvang Next, we had some time to kill. The stage was planned using the back way out via 154 to Santa Barbara and to start at noon. We wandered around the town to find a reached the parking lot in Brea around 9:00pm. good spot to watch the race. We visited the team buses and the Lifestyle Festival which had very few things to give away this year. We eventually split up with Patrick and I hanging out at the Rabobank staging area. Robert Gesink (Best Young Rider 2008, 2009) was there preparing to pre ride the course. Unfortunately, the team bus had not yet arrived and he had to change in the equipment truck.
Later, we worked our way over to the Astana staging area which was mobbed by fans as the bus drove up. Next, we visited the Saxo Bank staging area where we met the Specialized representative who had Fabian Cancellara’s time trial bike. He was explaining some of the features of his bike and the recent talk about enforcing the 3:1 ratio equipment rule on the time trial bikes. He also mentioned for a prologue Fabian generates 1600-1800 watts to get himself up to speed then averages 800 watts.
Just before the race started, we regrouped and settled into our spot for the race. We chose a spot about 100 feet from the first turn which was a slight hill that seemed to go on forever. The crowds were huge this year. Wilson with Robert Gesink
PAGE 20 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 KOM at Mt. Palomar By Paul D’Aquanni Mark Cavendish When learning that the final stage of the Tour of California was going to climb Palomar Mt, and Cole Grade, I knew that I would have to make a decision as to where I would choose to watch. My son did not hesitate, as soon as he heard that Stage 8 would climb Palomar, he rented a cabin at Palomar Village for the weekend. That made my decision of where to watch Stage 8 an easy one!
We got to Palomar on Friday night with the intensions of riding on Saturday down the East Grade, Route 76 west, then up South Grade. Normally I would not choose to ride S. Grade on the weekend; as there is more motorcycle traffic than I care to deal with. But it seems as though the motorcyclists chose not to ride Palomar this Saturday, due to all the non-motorized cycles populating the route. There were already some folks staking out vantage points for watching the Tour the next day. Some in motor-homes, some in tents, some just in the back of their vehicle. It was quite a day as we rode S. Grade twice. We enjoyed the Patrick camaraderie of fellow cyclists as we all tried to get a taste of what the Pros would endure the following day. The climb from the turn onto 76 to the top of Palomar, is 12 miles and about 4300 feet of elevation gain! The top of Palomar is at 5123 ft above sea level, and is the highest point of the Tour. Lance Armstrong Sunday, we decided to ride So. Grade again. We went out at 10:00 and observed that the crowd had gathered along the entire 6 mile stretch of So. Grade, and beyond. It was quite a festive atmosphere, almost circus like. I have not seen the Tour de France in person, but I can imagine that this was as close as it gets to duplicating a famous KOM as Alpe D’ Huez, or Mt Ventoux. I am sure choosing to view the ascent by the Pros anywhere along this route would have been very exciting. After riding up this last time, we decided to view the race right at the top. We put our bikes away and got a strategic spot to see the Pros come to the KOM line.
We could see the riders coming up from about 3 km down. The adrenalin in the crowd was building. As the riders got closer, the crowd got louder, as they all had their heads looking down toward the fast approaching riders. The challenge of Palomar did not disappoint, as the field of riders were quite strung out at the KOM. The eventual winner, Levi George Leipheimer, was in the first group over the top, and he later Hincapie stated “I had to remind myself it was February in California, as it was like the Alps in July.” Don’t know if it gets better than that, can’t wait for next year!
ORANGE ORANGE COUNTY COUNTY WHEELMEN WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL NEWS 2009 APRIL 2009 PAGE 21 7 BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 1, 2009
ATTENDANCE Officers & Directors Present: Paul D’Aquanni, Doris Bingo, Dan Gorman, Debi Butz, Henry Pilcher, Kathy Pilcher, Mike Lee, Mike Laugen, APRIL GENERAL MEETING Lorna Laugen, Alex Laugen, Jim Walker, Irene By Mike Lee Walker, Bob Fairfield, Charlie Irwin, Alan Dauger, Lee Stebbins, Frank Neal, Michelle Kashima, Kent Parish.
Wednesday - April 8, 2009 7:00 pm Members Present – Marni Witte Courtney Collier of Discovery Cycle Tours. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President Charlie An avid cyclist with touring experience in South America, Irwin at 11:30am. England, Ireland, Spain, France and the U.S., Courtney created Discovery Cycle Tours to bring affordable, enjoyable touring of the beautiful English countryside to MINUTES A motion was made by Irene Walker and seconded by American cyclists. Kent Parish to approve the minutes of the February Board Meeting. Motion carried. His tours combine quiet country lanes, tiny rural villages, APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTORS and quaint English Inns and pubs for an unmatched Motion was made by Charlie Irwin to add the following cycling vacation. Self Guided tours are available for those to the appointment of Directors: Alex Laugen in charge that like to travel at their own pace, as well as Guided of Inventory, Henry Pilcher a Director, and Michelle tours, which provide full vehicle support. Kashima the Paramount Representative.
In addition to running Discovery Cycle Tours, Courtney is TREASURER’S REPORT a commercial airline pilot. He is a resident of Miami, Irene Walker reported that OCW is solvent Florida, and a 1983 graduate of the US Air Force Academy. OCW PARAMOUNT CORP. REPORT A combat pilot with over 3000 hours in the F-16, he is Jim Walker reported as solvent currently a Colonel in the Air Force Reserves and serves as Inspector General at Homestead Air Reserve Base, BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Florida. President: Registration for The Bear opened online www.DiscoveryCycleTours.com 02/28/09. We already have 38 people signed up. Charlie is working on providing a training series titled “Ride With The Pro’s” beginning in April. The training will be aimed toward long distance riding. A “President’s Ride” will be scheduled once a month, same day as board meeting.
Vice President: Serfas will be the speaker for the March meeting and they have confirmed they will be bringing give-aways for our members to the meeting. The
PAGE 22 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 speaker for April will be Discovery Bicycle Tours. the Insurance Director (Lorna Laugen) and Member Currently, in the works for the May meeting is a speaker Support. Mike Lee suggested that we need to develop on bike maintenance. guidelines on how to report an accident. He also mentioned that according to a Cal Trans report, there Membership: No report were 197 collisions in Irvine last year involving cyclists.
2009 Budget: Alan Dauger reported that the expense OCW COMMITTEE REPORTS report for Parmount is missing from the budget report. Member Support also needs to be added to budget. Paramount: Michelle Kashima reported that team Alan motioned to approve the budget and was clothing will be in this month. A Parmount/OCW seconded by Jim Walker. Motion carried. relationship meeting is schedule for March 4th. Ken Snowden will be the speaker at the team meeting. Share The Road: Michelle Kashima reported that the new 2009 DMV California Driver’s Handbook is now CDC: Frank Neal reported that at the Camino Real available. There are new added sections about bike Ride – 7 OCW members finished the ride. Multiple lanes and sharing the road with bicycles. However, tickets were issued to riders for running red lights. they did fail to add the “Share the Road” sign in the Next year, the ride will be scheduled for the following section on road signs. A “Share The Road” vanity weekend due to overlap with the Tour Of California. license plate is still in the works, but is currently on hold due to state budget constraints at this time. OCW Committee – No report, meeting to be held on Frank Neal reported that a “Share The Road” bike race March 4th. is being held in San Dimas March 20-22. He will have a booth set-up to help promote OCW and our upcoming Awards Banquet: Mike Lee reported that the banquet rides and events. was a success. Discussions will begin at next month’s meeting for ideas for next year’s banquet. ADJOURMENT: A motion was made by Jim Walker and seconded by Irene Walker to adjourn the meeting. Fiesta 150: Debi Butz reported that she met with the Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm. Alzheimer’s group and dropped off jerseys and socks. OCW will supply 8 volunteers to help with the rest stops Respectfully submitted by Marni Witte. and SAG. Our goal is to teach them how to host the ride this year and next year they should be able to do it all on their own. Charlie would like to ask all OCW members who plan on riding in the Fiesta 150 to sign- up under the OCW team banner. FIELD FIXES
Spring Metric: Paul D’Aquanni reported that so far about 30 riders have signed up. He still needs a few more By Frank Neal volunteers and is looking for additional places to leave flyers. Hi! It’s me...Garfield (you know, the Kickstand Guy!).
Bike Shop Sponsorship: Patrick Huey is working with Handlebars. It doesn’t matter what type of handlebar Banning’s Bikes. To be discussed at next meeting. you have; steel, aluminum or carbon fiber…they fatigue, crack, and fail after only a few years of hard use! Handle- bar failure is a major cause of accidents with avid cy- NEW BUSINESS: clists. Tandems are especially hard on handlebars! If you crash, replace your handlebars. They always take Member Support: This position needs to be re- most of the force during accidents! Do yourself a favor established. Sylvia Grotz has expressed interest in before you have a failure on the road and replace your the position. All bike accident’s need to be reported to handlebars every three years!
ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 23 CLUB RIDE TOTALS FOR First Quarter of 2009 Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Aguerre, Martin 1 47 30 77 47 0 Allred, Alan 19 646 0 646 34 0 Alvarez, Mike 4 110 0 110 27 0 Bernstein, Martin 4 142 0 142 35 25 Bingo, Doris 13 461 277 738 35 * Black, Larry 13 443 0 443 34 0 Bloom, Duane 2 77 0 77 38 0 Bradley, Patrick 2 72 0 72 36 0 Bramwell, Chuck 3 287 4 291 95 75 Brant, Ken 3 91 0 91 30 50 Brewer, Jim 12 465 669 1134 38 0 Broadhag, Nancy 0 0 0 0 0 25 Broadhag, Wayne 0 0 0 0 0 25 Brown, Joel 8 256 0 256 32 0 Butz, Debi 10 412 0 412 41 75 Butz, Rick 1 37 0 37 37 75 Camarena, Edward 1 43 0 43 43 0 Castleman, Vern 2 72 0 72 36 0 RIDE AROUND THE BEAR Chemotti, Richard 3 131 0 131 43 0 Clanton, Diane 9 235 0 235 26 50 By Paul D’Aquanni Cook, Ray 0 0 0 0 0 25 June 13, 2009 Crider, Wilson 9 322 0 322 35 25 DAquanni, Paul 9 494 3 497 54 * The date is fast approaching. Time to get that training Dauger, Alan 17 581 128 709 34 150 in high gear as you prepare to test your ability on one Davidson, Bob 1 101 14 115 101 0 of the toughest century rides in So. California. OCW offers many rides to help you train for this most difficult Davidson, Carol 1 30 9 39 30 0 event. This ride is one of the most popular century Dean, Chuck 1 40 0 40 40 0 rides in the area because of the challenge, the Decker, Will 0 0 0 0 0 25 spectacular scenery, and of coarse the great service our volunteers give to those 400 cyclists who dare to Engle, Diedre 6 211 0 211 35 0 “Take on the Bear” Fairfield, Bob 16 754 128 882 47 100 Speaking of volunteers we will be looking for those Fieldhouse, Bob 14 558 586 1144 39 0 who are not up to riding the Bear this year, but would Fieldhouse, Gus 1 54 0 54 54 0 like to be part of the support team that helps those 400 cyclists who take on the challenge, of riding the Bear. Forward, Scott 1 54 0 54 54 0 Volunteers will receive a Bear tee shirt, as well as the Fry, Ken 2 81 0 81 40 25 opportunity to pre- register for the Amtrak Century. Gaston, Liz 0 0 0 0 0 25 If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Gaston, Stuart 5 182 54 236 36 50 me at [email protected] Gibson, Connie 4 105 0 105 26 0
PAGE 24 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Gorman, Dan 19 639 326 965 33 200 Parish, Kent 6 151 4 155 25 * Gross, Bret 0 0 0 0 0 25 Patterson, Doug 2 186 0 186 93 0 Grotz, John 0 0 0 0 0 50 Paulsen, Steven 2 71 0 71 35 0 Grotz, Sylvia 0 0 0 0 0 50 Perea, Miguel 9 319 0 319 35 0 Guttentag, Fred 13 453 0 453 34 0 Pilcher, Henry 7 220 0 220 31 25 Hanson, Michael 10 348 0 348 34 0 Pilcher, Kathy 9 283 0 283 31 75 Harvey, Don 0 0 0 0 0 25 Pohle, Steve 5 224 0 224 44 0 Heidner, Gary 2 73 0 73 36 0 Powell, David 0 0 0 0 0 25 Huey, Patrick 21 738 0 738 35 * Pressel Jr, Art 4 207 0 207 51 0 Hunt, William 2 193 41 234 96 0 Pugh, Jim 7 376 0 376 53 0 Hunter, Dick 5 120 0 120 24 0 Renowden, John 10 500 144 644 50 25 Irwin, Charlie 2 68 6 74 34 * Rich, Jeff 0 0 0 0 0 50 Jones, Kris 1 30 0 30 30 0 Ritari, Ross 1 34 18 52 34 0 Kashima, Michelle 5 231 40 271 46 * Rodarte, Rene 1 101 4 105 101 0 Kaufman, Mark 1 98 0 98 98 0 Ryder, John 3 98 0 98 32 0 Kibble, Greg 11 437 0 437 39 0 Schapel, Alan 7 273 0 273 39 0 Kiefer, Randy 1 47 4 51 47 0 Schneider, Harold 3 87 0 87 29 0 Klages, Scott 3 103 0 103 34 0 Sepulveda, Irineo 2 74 0 74 37 0 Kuemerle, Denis 2 116 0 116 58 25 Sepulveda, Margie 5 176 0 176 35 0 Laugen, Alex 7 244 0 244 34 50 Shakoori, Kia 4 160 0 160 40 0 Laugen, Lorna 9 331 32 363 36 50 Shuler, Ed 1 35 0 35 35 0 Laugen, Michael 11 395 32 427 35 25 St. James, Kasey 2 45 0 45 22 0 Laxamana, Kelley 2 53 0 53 26 0 Stebbins, Lee 5 216 20 236 43 75 Lee, Michael 12 528 0 528 44 * Stein, Richard 7 216 0 216 30 0 Lindquist, Link 5 138 0 138 27 25 Tagizad, Pejmon 1 37 0 37 37 0 Mac Vicar, William 0 0 0 0 0 25 Taylor, Kathy 5 138 0 138 27 25 Madden, Tom 6 218 0 218 36 25 Thomas, Dennis 8 240 0 240 30 * Marshall, Bruce 2 72 0 72 36 0 Thorpe, Karen 3 79 0 79 26 0 McKee, John 0 0 0 0 0 25 Tomita, Barbara 4 209 0 209 52 25 McMurray, Cheryl 0 0 0 0 0 50 Trafton, Alvin 19 802 0 802 42 25 Morrison, Ken 9 256 0 256 28 50 Tripp, Rob 2 96 42 138 48 0 Morrison, Ollie 9 256 0 256 28 50 Trudell, Alan 8 296 0 296 37 0 Nafel, Gloria 6 218 123 341 36 0 Vester, Alan 5 229 0 229 45 0 Neal, Frank 0 0 0 0 0 25 Viloria, Ron 1 54 0 54 54 0 Nordenstam, Crystal 5 166 0 166 33 0 Vorderstrasse, Darrel 9 462 0 462 51 0 Nordenstam, John 5 166 0 166 33 0 Walker, Irene 3 78 0 78 26 * Osterfeld, Hank 2 108 0 108 54 0 Walker, Jim 7 192 0 192 27 * Pariseau, Brien 1 54 0 54 54 0 Weindling, Brent 0 0 0 0 0 25 Parish, Donna 6 151 4 155 25 * Witte, Marni 15 541 0 541 36 25 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 PAGE 25 TOP MILEAGE TOP RIDES Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Trafton, Alvin 19 802 0 802 42 25 Huey, Patrick 21 738 0 738 35 * Fairfield, Bob 16 754 128 882 47 100 Allred, Alan 19 646 0 646 34 0 Huey, Patrick 21 738 0 738 35 * Gorman, Dan 19 639 326 965 33 200 Allred, Alan 19 646 0 646 34 0 Trafton, Alvin 19 802 0 802 42 25 Gorman, Dan 19 639 326 965 33 200 Dauger, Alan 17 581 128 709 34 150 Dauger, Alan 17 581 128 709 34 150 Fairfield, Bob 16 754 128 882 47 100 Fieldhouse, Bob 14 558 586 1144 39 0 Witte, Marni 15 541 0 541 36 25 Witte, Marni 15 541 0 541 36 25 Fieldhouse, Bob 14 558 586 1144 39 0 Lee, Michael 12 528 0 528 44 * Guttentag, Fred 13 453 0 453 34 0 Renowden, John 10 500 144 644 50 25 Bingo, Doris 13 461 277 738 35 * DAquanni, Paul 9 494 3 497 54 * Black, Larry 13 443 0 443 34 0 Brewer, Jim 12 465 669 1134 38 0 Brewer, Jim 12 465 669 1134 38 0 Vorderstrasse, Darrel 9 462 0 462 51 0 Lee, Michael 12 528 0 528 44 * Bingo, Doris 13 461 277 738 35 * Kibble, Greg 11 437 0 437 39 0 Guttentag, Fred 13 453 0 453 34 0 Laugen, Michael 11 395 32 427 35 25 TOP TO/FROM TOP ACTIVITY Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Member Rides Miles To/Fr Total Avg Act Brewer, Jim 12 465 669 1134 38 0 Gorman, Dan 19 639 326 965 33 200 Fieldhouse, Bob 14 558 586 1144 39 0 Dauger, Alan 17 581 128 709 34 150 Gorman, Dan 19 639 326 965 33 200 Fairfield, Bob 16 754 128 882 47 100 Bingo, Doris 13 461 277 738 35 * Butz, Rick 1 37 0 37 37 75 Renowden, John 10 500 144 644 50 25 Butz, Debi 10 412 0 412 41 75 Dauger, Alan 17 581 128 709 34 150 Stebbins, Lee 5 216 20 236 43 75 Fairfield, Bob 16 754 128 882 47 100 Bramwell, Chuck 3 287 4 291 95 75 Nafel, Gloria 6 218 123 341 36 0 Pilcher, Kathy 9 283 0 283 31 75 Gaston, Stuart 5 182 54 236 36 50 Grotz, Sylvia 0 0 0 0 0 50 Tripp, Rob 2 96 42 138 48 0 Laugen, Alex 7 244 0 244 34 50 Hunt, William 2 193 41 234 96 0 Morrison, Ken 9 256 0 256 28 50 Kashima, Michelle 5 231 40 271 46 * Morrison, Ollie 9 256 0 256 28 50 Laugen, Michael 11 395 32 427 35 25 Grotz, John 0 0 0 0 0 50 Laugen, Lorna 9 331 32 363 36 50 McMurray, Cheryl 0 0 0 0 0 50 Aguerre, Martin 1 47 30 77 47 0 Rich, Jeff 0 0 0 0 0 50
MONTHLY STATS DAY OF THE WEEK STATS
Month Rides Miles Day Rides Miles Jan 263 10396 Sun 187 6309 Feb 213 7816 Tue 114 3178 Mar 108 3935 Fri 28 1084 Sat 255 11576 Totals 584 22147 Totals 584 22147 Average 37.92 Average 37.92
PAGE 26 ORANGE COUNTY WHEELMEN NEWS APRIL 2009 CLASSIFIED ADS OCW Members can enter classified ads by going to the “Members Only Page” area of the WEB site and clicking on “Enter Classified Ads”. Place your ad by the 1st of each month, to run in the following month’s edition. Please follow the format below. . PLEASE LET US KNOW WHEN YOUR ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD !
WANTED: Pedals - flat one side for street shoes, spd opposite side - please phone. Contact Diedre Engle at 714.525.5889. FOR SALE: Cannondale SP 1000 hybrid bike. Blue and Silver color, seat post shock, Head shock. Medium size, very clean bike. price $250.00 [email protected] Contact Ken Brant at 714.772.9589. WANTED: FULL TIME HEAD MECHANIC Looking for an experienced and professional head mechanic for a boutique road bike shop in Orange County. Experience with bike fitting and good retail sales skills strongly preferred. This person will be well-rounded and the main face of the shop in addition to the owner. Could start soon on a part-time trial basis with full-time work beginning in Spring 2009. Please email resume to [email protected]. Contact Bruce Marshall at 949.748.6129. FOR SALE: American Classic tubulars Zipp 330 rims with american classic hubs about 1100 grams per pair $800 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: forks reynolds ouzo $200 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: burley bike trailer for two children, yellow $200 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: 56cm cannondale Six13 team bike RED carbon and blue, with dura ace 9 speed $2000 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: cannondale 56 cm caad 8 team bike with a dura ace 9 speed triple $1500 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: 56 cm madone frame fork and seat post, white with paramount decals $1200 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: 2007 Look tri-bike dura ace; rolf wheels; fits 5’8'’-5’11'’rider Contact Peter Kompaniez at 714.625.1496. FOR SALE: 2004 Specialized Enduro Comp Mountain Bike Very good condition. Full suspension. Frame size large. Many up-grades including Fox Talas Fork. XT components. Color; blue anodized. XT disc brakes. Mavic wheels. Bontrager tires and saddle. $999.00 or best offer. Contact Alan Vester at 714.231.3164. FOR SALE: TANDEM WHEELS NEW (WELL ALMOST) ONLY 100 MILES ON A NEW SET OF CO-MOTION TANDEM WHEELS. HUGI DT HUBS, WHEELSMITH SPOKES, VELOCITY RIMS, RIM STRIPS. 36 SPOKE FRONT, 40 SPOKES REAR. COST $530.SACRIFICE FOR $300. Contact Tom Gate at 951.279.6204. FOR SALE: Santana- Elan Tandem 9 speed,shimano ultegra flight deck, new bontrager seats, shimano spd pedals,$1200 or obo, Great condition Contact Fred Brickner at 714.528.8079. FOR SALE: American Classic Wheels 24 front 28 rear with Velocity rims $150 Contact Howard Miller at 562.429.7915. FOR SALE: 03 Trek 5200, 58CM, Carbon Fiber Frame/Forks; Derailleurs: Shimano Ultegra front and rear, triple chain ring, extremely low mileage, Cateye cordless cycle computer. $1,200. Contact John Cook at 714.968.0882.
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