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Meetings and Bicycling Events 2002

This is a record of bicycling events listed for the year 2002. Some links will no longer be active.

January 2002

  • January 1, Jack Carter Memorial Ride, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. What better way to start out 2002 than a nice climb up to La Cumbre peak? This annual ride is for bike, not party animals. Open to everybody. Meet at Tuckers Grove park at 9:00 AM. Phone ride coordinator Doris Phinney 968-3143 or email her at Cyclebug@aol.com.
  • January 8, Bike Week 2002 Meeting. Plans are accelerating for next year's Bike Week. Come with ideas to the meeting. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • January 8, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, usually on the first Tuesday of the month, but since the 1st is a holiday, we're holding it the 8th. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • January 10, Safe Routes to School Meeting. These meetings now take place the first Thursday of each month when school is in session. Work with educators, students, parents, PTA, and bicyclists who want safer conditions for kids walking and biking to South Coast schools. Vieja Valley School, 434 Nogal Drive, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Phone Dru van Hengel for details, 564-5544 or email her dvanhengel@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • January 12, Maria Ygnacio Bridge Dedication. Bike out and join the ceremony that will innaugurate the new, wider bridge on the Maria Ygnacio Creek Bikepath. Ceremony at 11:00 AM at the bridge near Lassen Drive in Goleta. Details from Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • January 22, Santa Barbara CarFree meeting. Also known as the "Take a Vacation from Your Car" program. Sponsored by the APCD to promote car-free travel in the South Coast area. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and is developing a free map. Meeting at the Metropolitan Transit District (MTD) building, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, 10:00-11:30 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • January 29, Los Padres National Forest meeting. Public input is requested about trail access in the National Forest. This is part of a new 15-year plan. Speak out if you wish mountain bike access to continue. Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta, 6:00-9:00 PM.
  • January 30, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. Meeting is open to any interested person. At Chuck Anderson's home, 747 Knapp Drive, Montecito, at 7:00 PM. Discussion of our position statements. Details from Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.

February 2002

  • February 3, Mothballs 2002. Sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. This is the criterium season opener race series, with $2500 in prizes. At Research Park in Goleta. Info from Bryan Krouse at 966-7491 or www.echelonsantabarbara.org/mothballs02.htm.
  • February 5, Bike Week 2002 Meeting. Our Bike Week is only three months off! Come with ideas to the meeting. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • February 5, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • February 8, Pedaling to the End of the World. This is a presentation by touring cyclist Steven Williams. He has pedaled more than 120,000 miles through 69 countries in the past 25 years. Williams has lectured at National Geographic and the Smithsonian Institution; this is his first time in Santa Barbara. Fleischmann Auditorium in the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History at 7:30 PM. ($6 members, $8 non-members -- tickets at the door).
  • February 21, Safe Routes to School Meeting. This a working meeting to replace the joint PTA meeting of February 7th. Work with people who want safer conditions for kids walking and biking to South Coast schools. David Gebhard Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 9:30 AM. Phone Dru van Hengel for details, 564-5544 or email her dvanhengel@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us.

March 2002

  • March 5, Bike Week 2002 Meeting. Our Bike Week is only two months off! Come with ideas to the meeting. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • March 5, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • March 7, Safe Routes to School Meeting. Work with educators, students, parents, PTA, and bicyclists who want safer conditions for kids walking and biking to South Coast schools. Vieja Valley School, 434 Nogal Drive, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Phone Dru van Hengel for details, 564-5544 or email her dvanhengel@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • March 9, Solvang Century, sponsored by SCOR. The West's big seasonal kickoff ride. Choose 100 or 50-mile rides starting from Solvang. The century ride includes 13 miles through Vandenberg Air Force Base. Pre-ride dinner, Solvang Expo and barbecue. Info and online registration www.bikescor.com or phone SCOR 562-690-9693.
  • March 12-14, Lake Cachuma Management Planning meeting, sponsored by the US Bureau of Reclamation. There are meetings in three different locations. They seek public input about future recreational activities in the Lake Cachuma area. This is an opportunity to speak out for bike trails into previously closed areas. Solvang--March 12, 7:00 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive. Goleta--March 13, 7:00 PM at the Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue. Santa Maria--March 14, 7:00 PM at the Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside.
  • March 18, Wilson Hubbell's Ride Across America Show. Bicycle Coalition Hubbell will show slides of his 50-day bike trip across the Unived States in 2001. This will take place as part of the Santa Barbara County Trails Council's annual meeting. Faulkner Gallery at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • March 23, Solvang 2002, sponsored by Planet Ultra. These rides are not for everybody; they're single and double centuries in our beautiful North County. Both rides are out of Solvang. The 193-mile version goes as far north as Morro Bay, while the 105-mile turns around at Guadalupe. Food stops along the way. Information on the Bike Ultra site.
  • March 30-31, Choo Choo Century, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Take the Amtrak train to San Luis Obispo on Saturday, then bike to Santa Barbara on Sunday. Open to club members only. Details from Connie 962-4307; you can also get a register form online.

April 2002

  • April 2, Bike Week 2002 Meeting. Our Bike Week is only five weeks off! We're running down to the wire. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • April 2, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • April 7, Bike the Gaviota Coast, sponsored by the Sierra Club. The purpose of this ride is to expose people to the beauty of our endangered south coast. Riders will coordinate carpooling to the top of Refugio Road, then bike down and enjoy a tour and barbecue at the adjacent, new Arroyo Hondo preserve. Meet either at Bagel Cafe (6551 Trigo Road, Isla Vista) at 11:00 AM or at Refugio State Beach at 11:45 AM. If you wish you can alternately bike up and meet the others at the top of Refugio Road about 12:15. Reservations are required, charge for lunch (free for UCSB students). Details and reservations from Ariana Katovich at 564-7892 or by email at ariana.katovich@sierraclub.org.
  • April 13, Gourmet Century, sponsored by King Cycle Group. This metric century sets the standard for a day full of outstanding cuisine combined with biking in the Santa Ynez Valley. Start with coffee, juices, fruit, hot oatmeal and homemade bread. Pedal your way through delicious rest stops and end with a sit-down dinner in Solvang. Limited to 350 cyclists. For details, phone 530-275-7600 or go to www.gourmetcentury.com.
  • April 21, Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. We will host a booth there for our 11th year. Volunteer to help staff our booth or just visit (by bike, of course) for a fun and educational time. It runs from 10 AM to 5:30 PM at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. For details, look at www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org/earthday.
  • April 27, Spring Trails Day, sponsored by the California Trails and Greenways Foundation. This year, Munch Canyon and Fir Canyon Trails on Figueroa Mountain will be rehabilitated. Meet at 9:00 AM at the fire station on Figueroa Mountain Road. For details, contact Dave Weaver at 688-7024.
  • April 27, Wildflower Bike Ride at the Sedgwick Reserve, sponsored by UC Natural Reserv System and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. A moderate mountain bike ride with an insider's view of the Sedgwick Reserve, located in the mountains north of Los Olivos. To sign up and get directions, please call the Land Trust at 966-4520 or email ccltsbc@silcom.com.
  • April 30, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting. Also known as the "Take a Vacation from Your Car" program. Sponsored by the APCD to promote car-free travel in the South Coast area. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and is developing a free map. Meeting at the Upham Hotel, 1404 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara, 10:00-11:30 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.

May 2002

  • May 4-5, Firestone Brewing Company Cross Country Mountain Bike Race, sponsored by Stump Grinder Production. Features a 9-mile course, barbeque, prize raffle, T-shirt, kids race, live music and beer garden. Race location is Firestone Vineyard near Los Olivos. May 4th is registration and course test ride; May 5th is race day. Event details at www.ridesb.com include online registration.
  • May 7, Bike Week 2002 Meeting. Our Bike Week less than TWO weeks off! Excitement is building. LAFCO conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Second Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • May 7, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • May 18, Chris King Trail Daze, sponsored by Chris King Precision Components. This annual event fills up fast. Volunteers will make new friends while refurbishing the Beach to Backcountry Trail at Gaviota. Includes breakfast,bag lunch, a BBQ dinner, and famous raffle. Sign-up sheets at local bike shops, or phone 800-523-6008.
  • May 18-19, State Qualifier BMX races, sponsored by Santa Barbara BMX. Event sanctioned by the National Bicycle League. Registration 7:00 AM Saturday, awards to riders who make their main event. Information at 564-8859 or www.sbbmx.com.
  • May 18-26, Bike Week. A week of exciting events, starting off with the Santa Barbara Bike Expo, and highlighting Bike to Work Day and Bike to School Day. Contact Erika Lindemann at 961-8919 or email her at elindemann@sbcag.org. Or look at our Bike Week pages online.
  • May 18, Sisquoc Road Race, sponsored by Cyclone Racing Team. A day of road racing around Sisquoc includes the Junior California and Nevada championships. The 10.75-mile loop is open to light traffic. Information at www.socalcycling.com/RaceAnn/2002/SisquocRR.pdf or email Scott Guess at 4guesses@gte.net.
  • May 19, Santa Barbara Smog-free Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. A complementary day to the Sisquoc Road Race, this day includes the criterium part of the Junior California and Nevada state championships. Races at Research Park in Goleta. Details and online registration at www.echelonsantabarbara.org/SpringCrit02.htm.
  • May 19, Tour de Cure, sponsored by the American Diabetes Society. This well-supported ride is your choice of scenic tours starting in Carpinteria. From the Captinteria State Beach, you can do a 12-mile family ride, or a 30-mile, 60-mile, or 100-mile road ride. Register online at www.diabetes.org/tourdecure or phone 241-1849 for details.
  • May 23, Bicycling Across America, slide show by Wilson Hubbell. Our Coalition president Wilson Hubbell took 50 days off last year to bicycle from Oregon to Maine. He will talk about days of headwinds and the friendliness of Americans. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 7:30-9:00.
  • May 25, IV Coop Bike party, sponsored by the Isla Vista Food Cooperative. There will be a group bike ride from the Java Station (4447 Hollister Avenue) to Isla Vista at 11:00 AM. Then starting at 11:00 as well, snacks and drinks at the Co-op, along with bike repair and other workshops, plus raffle give-aways. Contact Marcelino Sepulveda at jmarcelino90@hotmail.com.
  • May 26, Goob Loop bike ride, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This 40-mile ride has some climbing. Starts from Shoreline Park in Santa Barbara at 9:00 AM. Details from leader Bob Zimels at zsloth@cox.net or 962-3211.

June 2002

  • June 1-2, BMX State Qualifiers, sponsored by Valley BMX. Two days of qualifiers at the Buellton track. Details from Mike Swezea at 964-9205.
  • June 1, Vandenberg Grand Prix, and June 2, Senior State Road Race Championships, both sponsored by Team Tailwinds. $9000 in prizes will be awarded. Preregistration is required for these races at Vandenberg AFB. Details at www.nakedpage.com/teamtailwinds/pages/vandenberg/index.html.
  • June 4, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to reflect about 2002 and think about next year. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • June 4, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • June 18, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting. Also known as the "Take a Vacation from Your Car" program. Sponsored by the APCD to promote car-free travel in the South Coast area. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. Meeting at the Sunset Kidd boat, Santa Barbara Marina, Santa Barbara, 10:00-11:30 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • June 19, Bicycle Coalition Board meeting. Meeting at 7:30 PM, at Wilson Hubbell's home, 494 Camino de la Aldea, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • June 21, Semana Nautica BMX Race, sponsored by Santa Barbara BMX. Race open to all BMX bikers. Track is at Elings Park in Santa Barbara. race is 6:00-7:30 PM. Details from Dale Bowers at dblbcb.sbbmx@verizon.net or 962-1574.
  • June 21-23, Bike Trek for Life and Breath, sponsored by the American Lung Association of California. Ride all three days or just on Saturday, June 22nd. Pedal at your own pace on quiet country roads in the Santa Ynez Valley. Choose rides each day of 20, 30, or 50 miles and camp at night. Support stops every 10 miles with fantastic food. Live entertainment at night. Phone 963-1426 or email them alasbvc@yahoo.com for details.
  • June 24, Montecito Association special meeting. The Montecito Association will have a special meeting to discuss the northbound Highway 101 auxiliary lane and bikepath on Ortega Hill. Montecito Community Hall, 1469 East Valley Road, Montecito at 5:30 PM.

July 2002

  • July 2, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • July 13, Semana Nautica XC Mountain Bike Race. Race will take place on a 3-mile course at Elings Park in Santa Barbara, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM. Separate races for beginners, sport and expert riders consisting of 2, 3, or 4 laps, respectively. Details from Ed Brown at 884-9271 or www.sbmtb.com.
  • July 20, Windmill Century, sponsored by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club. Choice of full century or metric century rides out of Los Alamos over lightly-traveled roads. Enjoy cycling past range land, vineyards, horse farms, hills and canyons. Food stops, sag support, and Santa Maria style top sirloin barbecue at the end. Phone 922-4864 or get an entry form at www.bbcnet.com/tailwinds/windmill/windmill.htm.
  • July 27, Bob Warnicke BMX Race, sponsored by Valley BMX. Special race at the Buellton track. Details from Mike Swezea at 964-9205.

August 2002

  • August 6, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to plan for next year. Bring your best ideas. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • August 6, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • August 10, Guadalupe Grand Prix, produced by Brent Witters. The California State Criterium Championship races take place all day in Guadalupe, with $10,000 in prizes and a kids race (age 4-12). details at www.unconmed.com/guadalupe_race.pdf or phone Main Street Cycles at 922-5577.
  • August 11, Member Appreciation Barbecue. Our first member party will take place at Goleta Beach at 1:00 PM. Open to members, family and friends. Reply to invitation and of course bike to the event. Details from Erika Lindemann, 569-1544 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • August 19, Board of Directors Meeting. The Board will meet to discuss applying for grant funding and other topics. Meeting at 7:30 PM at 1569 Sycamore Canyon Road, Santa Barbara. Phone Ralph Fertig at 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • August 24-25, Santa Barbara Triathlon, sponsored by Adventours. This year, the 21st annual event will expand to have a women's sprint course on Sunday after the traditional Saturday races. The Long Course includes a 34-mile bike ride, and the Sprint Triathlon has a 6-mile bike ride. Both start and end at East Beach in Santa Barbara. Look at their web site www.adventours-inc.com for details, then bike on down to watch some really fit people.

September 2002

  • September 3, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to plan for next year. Bring your best ideas. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • September 3, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • September 10, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting. Also known as the "Take a Vacation from Your Car" program. Sponsored by the APCD to promote car-free travel in the South Coast area. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org and hosts programs. Meeting at the Santa Barbara Train Depot, 209 State Street, Santa Barbara, 10:00-11:30 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • September 21-28, California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. This eight-day, 520-mile tour starts in San Francisco, and ends in Los Angeles--or optionally after six days, in Solvang. Full support with camping or lodging each night, all meals, hot showers, superb scenery. Pledge required. Details at 415-356-5483 or online at www.californiacoastclassic.org.
  • September 29, Carpinteria Triathlon, sponsored by Carpinteria Parks & Recreation. Choose from the long course with a 40K bike ride, or the short chourse with a 15K bike leg. Relay teams can only compete in the long course. Bike in mountain foothills through agricultural lands. Pre-registration required at www.active.com. Phone 684-5405 x432 for info.

October 2002

  • October 1, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to plan for next year. Bring your best ideas. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 12:00 noon. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • October 1, General Meeting. Meeting is at a new time and location: Taffy's Pizza, 2026 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara. There will be an optional no-host dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by a meeting at 7:00. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • October 9 & October 10, Isla Vista Parking & Transportation Discussions, sponsored by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development. The same format will apply on both days: 5:30 PM transportation design alternatives will be on display; 6:30 PM meeting IV Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee. Oct 9th will concentrate on parking; Oct 10th will focus on transportation and traffic calming. Both are at Francisco Torres, Linda Vista Room, 6850 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista. Information at www.islavistaplan.org or phone Heather Baker 568-2882.
  • October 10, Joint Planning & Transportation committees meeting, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. At this meeting, the City's Planning Commission and Transportation & Circulation Committee will meet together to discuss priority of capital transportation projects valued $25,000-$100,000. Meeting at 6:00 PM, David Gebhard Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara.
  • October 12, People Powered Ride, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Rides start and end at the Firestone meadow near Los Olivos. Your choice of three rides 100, 63, and 30 miles long. The full century challenges you with 6800 feet of climbing! Bagels and coffee at start, fresh fruit & home-baked goods at stops, and barbecue at the end. Register online at www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1006518.
  • October 12, Parade of Green Buildings, sponsored by The Sustainability Project. Although you can drive to the 19 buildings and gardens chosen for their low environmental impact, you really should bicycle to them. To help you, the Bicycle Coalition has created 2 self-guided tours for the South Coast sites. Look at our page www.sbbike.org/green.html for ride info. Buy the $10 tour tickets at the Wake Center (300 N Turnpike) or Schott Center (310 W Padre). More info from the Sustainability Project's site www.thesustainabilityproject.org.
  • October 12, Bike Tour & Fest, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Starting from Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara with breakfast, take either the 12, 30, 60 or 100-mile rides. Follow up with a beach party including live music, health expo, food, awards, raffle prizes and more. Details from cat@nmss.org or 682-8783. Sign up online at www.santabarbarabiketour.com/.
  • October 12, Gaviota OCR Endurance Challenge, sponsored by Underground Events. OCR=Ocean, Canyon, Ridge. This is a triathlon with a twist. Kayak 10 miles in the ocean from Refugio Beach to Arroyo Burro Beach, then run 20 miles to La Cumbre Peak, then mountain bike 30 miles across Camino Cielo Road & then down Refugio Road to the start. No entry, no prizes, no sag support, no food, no water, no web site, and no whining. Barbeque at Refugio afterwards. Phone Paul Shields 685-0344.
  • October 19, Chris King Trail Daze, sponsored by Chris King Precision Components. This event fills up fast. Volunteers will make new friends while refurbishing the Camuesa connector trail near the Upper Oso campground. Includes breakfast, bag lunch, a BBQ dinner, and their famous raffle. Sign-up sheets at local bike shops, or email Chuck Anderson at sbmtv@cox.net.
  • October 19-20, Goleta Lemon Festival, sponsored by several organizations. The Bicycle Coaliiton will have a booth and offer a bike parking area over both days. Bike to the Festival! Eat lemon pie! Stop by our booth! Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road, Goleta, 10:00-5:00 both days.
  • October 21, October 28 & November 4, Transportation & Transit in the South Coast for the 21st Century, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council, the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition & others. This 3-meeting public forum will seek answers to growing traffic congestion. All meetings at the Schott Center, Tannahill Auditorium, 310 West Padre Street, Santa Barbara. Time 7:00-9:30 PM. Details here.
  • October 23, Isla Vista Transportation Discussions, sponsored by Santa Barbara County Planning & Development. This is a continuation of the October 10 meeting of the Isla Vista Project Area Committee and General Plan Advisory Committee. Meeting at 6:30 PM at Isla Vista School, Multipurpose Room, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista. Information at www.islavistaplan.org or phone Heather Baker 568-2882.
  • October 30, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. Meeting is open to any interested person. At Erika Lindemann's home at 7:00 PM. Details from Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.

November 2002

  • November 2, Solvang Prelude, sponsored by SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club. Traditional fall ride attracts thousands and closes out the local recreational season. Choice of 25, 50 or 63-mile rides out of Solvang. Roving sag support, food stops, vendor expo, optional barbecue at end. Information online at www.bikescor.com or phone 562-690-9693.
  • November 4, Transportation & Transit in the South Coast for the 21st Century, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council, the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition & others. This is the 3rd and final public forum seeking answers to growing traffic congestion. All meetings at the Schott Center, Tannahill Auditorium, 310 West Padre Street, Santa Barbara. Time 7:00-9:30 PM. Details here.
  • November 5, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to plan for Bike Week 2003. Bring your best ideas. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • November 5, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • November 7, Building Stronger Communities, sponsored by the SB Bicycle Coalition and others. We're one of the sponsors of this all-day conference that is being managed by the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District. It will take place at the Rancho Santa Barbara Marriott in Buellton. Details are forthcoming here, or contact Bobby Bratz at bratzb@sbcapcd.org.
  • November 17, Holiday Halves, sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria. Choose either a 50-mile or 50-kilometer ride through scenic canyons, rangelands and vineyards on lightly-traveled roads. Rides start in Santa Maria. Includes Santa Maria style sirloin BBQ lunch, rest stops. Info at 922-4864 and www.bbcnet.com/tailwinds/HolidayHalves.
  • November 30, Winter Cyclocross Series, sponsored by SG Productions. This race kicks off a new, three-race cyclocross series for Santa Barbara County. Others are in December and January. Prizes for the three races total over $2000. This race takes place at Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang, starting at 9:30 AM, depending on class. Details from Mike Hecker at 966-1807 or online at www.ridesb.com/2002_sb_cyclocross_series.htm.

December 2002

  • December 3, Bike Week 2003 Meeting. It's time to plan for Bike Week 2003. Bring your best ideas. County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Contact Erika Lindemann, 961-8919 or elindemann@sbcag.org.
  • December 3, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • December 21, Winter Cyclocross Series, sponsored by SG Productions. This race is the second of a new three-race cyclocross series for Santa Barbara County. The last one is in January. Prizes for the three races total over $2000. This race takes place at Campus Pointe Industrial Park in Goleta, starting at 9:30 AM, depending on class. Details from Mike Hecker at 966-1807 or online at www.ridesb.com/2002_sb_cyclocross_series.htm.