August 2014

Founded in 1891 P.O. Box 55160 Riverside, CA 92517 www.Riversidebicycleclub.com

Join us for the DEADLINE to submit for this newsletter is the 22nd of the month CLUB MEETING send to; [email protected]. on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the IT’S

6951 Flight Rd. Riverside.

Come early, have a great meal

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: ALIVE!

2, General Ride Group NEW Info

3, Event Calendar

4, Elections are coming

5, Penny Farthing build

6, continued

7, continued

8, Pix; Jersey contest template

9, Pix; Three River ride & 4th of July parade with Betsy

10, References

11, RBC Membership form See page 5 Aug, 2014 Riverside Club, Founded 1891, THE SPOKE’N WORD Page 1 General Information for Group Road-Rides Group Rides

 Non-members are welcome on all rides. where & when  Helmets are mandatory.  Lights are required on all night rides.  Riders are expected to bring the essentials. ROAD RIDE See list bottom right.  “Pace average” refers to the average on SCHEDULE SCHEDULE your computer at the end of a ride. If we say an average of 13 – 15 mph, you will be riding over 15 and under 13 at times, but the average at the end will be 13 – 15. Weekend road rides start; TEAM DIRTY WORK is the moun-  All speed listed below are guidelines. 8:00 Winter and 7:30 Summer. tain bike side of the Riverside Bicycle Please check the Ride Calendar page 3, A Group – Ride lengths will be 45-60 miles Club. All mountain bikers are welcome. with the pace averaging over 18 mph. Moderate or website for exact dates & times Generally, almost all reasonably fit peo- to difficult terrain. Focus on performance, pace ple can enjoy riding with Team Dirty lining, climbing and endurance. Group riding Sunday is the best day to come ride the Work. We offer a variety of rides each experience, general mechanical skills expected. streets with us. We have 5 levels for week. This is a great way to get involved B Group – Ride lengths will be 35-45 miles you to choose; from fast-and-furious to in a mountain biking group. We enjoy with the pace averaging 15-18 mph. Moderate cruising for coffee. Look for the cy- having new riders join us. to difficult terrain. Focus on performance devel- clists on the Pedestrian Mall at 9th St. opment, pace lining and climbing. Group riding Park on University Av or at the old experience, general mechanical skills expected. Most of our rides start in the Canyon court house downtown Riverside. Crest Towne Center Parking lot in front C Group – Ride lengths will be 25-40 miles Saturday isn’t a beginner ride. It’s 35 with the pace averaging 13-15 mph. Mixture of of Rite Aid near Bank of America flat/rolling hills with some moderate climbing. miles to Redlands, average speeds of 16 (corner of Central and Canyon Crest Riders should have group riding experience, -18 mph. Route and speed vary accord- Drive). These rides are approximately 2 basic bike handling and mechanical skill. ing to riders. Regroups as necessary. hours long through the Sycamore Can- D Group – Ride lengths will be 20-35 miles Ride leave from Canyon Crest Towne yon area. Some weekends, are with the pace averaging 11-13 mph. Mixture of Center. Meet behind Starbucks by the transported to other locations to ride. flat/rolling hills with some moderate climbing. East Coast Bagel shop, Please call R.C. Morton at 909-784-0459 Regroup as necessary. Tuesday & Thursday evening rides E Group – Ride lengths will be 15-25 miles in for any last minute updates. Or visit meet at Baker’s Burgers at 3522 https://www.facebook.com/groups/ length. The pace will be according to the riding Adam’s Plaza, Adams Exit off 91 Fwy. abilities of those riding that day. Some riding teamdirtywork/ skills and comfort with road t