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Meetings and Bicycling Events 2004

This is a record of bicycling events listed for the year 2004. Some links will no longer be active.

January 2004

  • January 4, Winter Cyclocross Series, sponsored by SG Productions. This race is the third of a three-race cyclocross series, now in its second year in Santa Barbara County. 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.
  • January 6, General Meeting. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, this time in the evening. It will be at Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant, 3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 PM. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • January 13, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting. Sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and others to promote car-free travel in the South Coast of our county. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. Meeting at the Inn of the Spanish Garden, 915 Garden Street, in Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • January 16, Safe Routes to School meeting. This meeting will consider Bike to School Day activities and ongoing coordination to make conditions safer for kids to walk and bike to schools in the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Santa Barbara Public Library, Townley Room, 1:00 PM.
  • January 20, Supervisors name The Obern Trail. Recognition will be given by the County Board of Supervisors for all the work by Vie and George Obern to make more and better trails in our County. Supervisor Susan Rose will present the resolution honoring the Oberns and naming The Obern Trail. Board of Supervisors meeting room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 2:00 PM.
  • January 27, Rincon Creek Road Bridge meeting. Sponsored by Santa Barbara County Public Works. This informational meeting will describe alternatives for the aging bridge that cyclists use. Carpinteria City Council Chambers at City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, at 5:00 PM. Details from Charlie Elbert at 568-3123 or by email celbert@co.santa-barbara.ca.us .
  • January 31, The Good Old Days Road Race, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Club. This series of races will be held near Los Olivos. The course is a mostly-flat 34 mile loop, but with three short, steep climbs. Over $2500 in awards. Details from Mike Hecker 966-1807 and at www.ridesb.com.

February 2004

  • February 1, Mothballs Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. This early-February season-opener is a fixture on the Southern California district racing calendar. It will be held at Goleta Research Park. Prizes worth $2400 will be awarded. Details are at www.echelonsantabarbara.org/Mothballs_2004.htm.
  • February 3, General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month, County Public Works conference room, 123 East Anapamu Street, First Floor, Santa Barbara. The meeting will include election of new officers and board members. Phone president Wilson Hubbell, 568-3046 or email him at hubbell@co.santa-barbara.ca.us.
  • February 21, Trail Care Series, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Work on Tequepis Trail mid sections, brushing and waterbars. Followed by party with barbeque chicken dinner. Meet at the old Forest Service firestation on East Camino Cielo off Highway 154 at 8:00 AM. Flyer with details at www.sbmtv.org/press/TC4_1.pdf.

March 2004

  • March 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • March 7, Spring Hazard Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by the UCBS Triathlon Team. This used to be "Splash & Dash," however this year they added an 18-mile cycling ride to make it a true triathlon. Limited to 300 participants. Location is Campus Point at UCSB with the first group starting at 8:00 AM. Bike race is on paths and city streets. Registration details at www.ucsbtriathlon.org/race.php, or phone 965-1782.
  • March 9, Santa Barbara County Trails Council Annual Meeting. This annual meeting will have a special speaker, awards and roundup of events during the past year. It's open to the public. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 7:00 PM. Details from Vie Obern, 682-3175 or email her at viegeoobern2@cox.net.
  • March 9, 101 In Motion public workshop. This workshop is the first of three that start a year-long process that will determine how to best reduce traffic congestion on streets and highways throughout Santa Barbara's urbanized South Coast. It is an opportunity to recommend that bicycling be included in the mix of resulting projects. Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta. It's 6:00-8:00 PM. Details at www.101inmotion.com
  • March 11, 101 In Motion public workshop. This workshop is the second of three that start a year-long process that will determine how to best reduce traffic congestion on streets and highways throughout Santa Barbara's urbanized South Coast. Cabrillo Pavilion Arts Center, 1118 E. Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. It's 6:00-8:00 PM. Details at www.101inmotion.com .
  • March 13, Solvang Century, sponsored by SCOR. The West's big seasonal kickoff ride. Choose 100 or 50-mile rides starting from Solvang. Raffle, Bicycle Expo and barbecue. Info and online registration www.bikescor.com or phone SCOR 562-690-9693.
  • March 16, 101 In Motion public workshop. This workshop is the third of three that start a year-long process that will determine how to best reduce traffic congestion on streets and highways throughout Santa Barbara's urbanized South Coast. Pea Soup Andersen's, 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton. It's 6:00-8:00 PM. Details at www.101inmotion.com .
  • March 16, Santa Barbara Car Free. This group of government entities and organizations is encouraging visitors and residents alike to leave their cars and get around the South Coast by foot, bike, bus, boat, pedicab—anything but cars. It's at Hotel Santa Barbara, 533 State Street, at 11:00 AM. Contact Mary Byrd if you're going to attend, phone 961-8833.
  • March 27, Choo Choo Century, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Annual Club ride. Take Amtrak to San Luis Obispo, spend the night, then bike back to Santa Barbara. Includes room in Pismo Beach, bike sag to SLO, and Amtrak ticket. Registration and Club membership required. Details from Lori Haney, 964-5822. Registration form online at www.goletabike.org/Jan04_Breeze.pdf.
  • March 27, Trail Care Series, #2 San Ysidro, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. The brush above the falls is getting thick on the San Ysidro trail, so please volunteer to help maintain it. Meet at the trailhead at 8:00 AM for a continental breakfast, then carpool to the trail. Work to 2:00, hike down for a BBQ meal. Contact Paul Herning at pherning@cox.net for details.

April 2004

  • April 1, Dedication of Obern Trail. Named in honor of Bicycle Coalition members Vie and George Obern for their work in obtaining approval and funding for this popular South Coast trail. The ceremony will unveil "Obern Trail" signs that are being installed along the Santa Barbara-to-UCSB trail. Ceremony will be at 12:30 at the trailhead along Modoc Road near Hollister Avenue. Please bike there, of course.
  • April 6, General Meeting. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, this time in the evening. It will be at Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant, 3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • April 7, 101 In Motion public workshop. This fourth community workshop starts the year-long process to determine how best to reduce traffic congestion on streets and highways throughout the urbanized South Coast. Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria. It's 6:00-8:00 PM. Details at www.101inmotion.com.
  • April 12, Comstock Homes and Open Space Hearing, sponsored by the City of Goleta. A draft version of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be the subject of public comment. The EIR will cover a 36-acre subdivision of 78 homes by Comstock Homes, and 239 acres of open space (within the City of Goleta) that includes trails, beach access, parking, and habitat protection. Goleta's EIR is available online at this location. The public hearing will take place at the Goleta Union School District Board Room, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, at 6:00 PM. Written comments will be accepted until May 9.
  • April 17, Family Bicycle Day, sponsored by the Marian Medical Center and Traffic Solutions. This two-hour event is offering low cost bike helmets, advice for safe bicycling, basic bike maintenance, and a practice of basic skills on a course. Prizes and refreshments. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • April 18, Santa Barbara Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. We will host a booth there for our 13th year. Volunteer to help staff our booth or just visit (by bike, of course) for a fun and educational time. Free bike check-ups. We're raffling off bike shop gift certificates to those who bike to Earth Day. Santa Barbara Car Free will be giving away prizes to people who bike, walk or bus to the festival. It runs from 10 AM to 5:30 PM at the County Courthouse Sunken Gardens. For festival details, look at www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org/earthday.
  • April 21, Safe Routes to School meeting, sponsored by COAST, the Bicycle Coalition, and others. Safe Routes to School partners, parents, volunteers, teachers and administrators will meet for updates, share progress and set goals. Bike to School Day (May 18th) will be discussed. It's 1:00-2:30 PM, MTD conference room, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara. Details from Jessica at 875-3562.
  • April 23-25, Firestone Mountain Bike Weekend, sponsored by RideSB and Stump Grinder Production. This weekend features registration and course pre-riding on Friday; Rockgardn Chamberlin Ranch Downhill and Rio Visa Dirt Criterium on Saturday; and State Championship series Cross Country Race and the free Shimano Youth Series Kids Race on Sunday. The Bicycle Coalition will have a booth there, soliciting support for the Santa Ynez River Trail. Among the exciting riding, there are meals, camping, prize raffle, T-shirt, live music and a beer garden. Race location is Firestone Vineyard near Los Olivos. Event details at www.ridesb.com/Firestone_04.htm include online registration.
  • April 27, Ocean Meadows Homes and Open Space Hearing, sponsored by Santa Barbara County. A draft version of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be the subject of public comment. The EIR will cover two subdivisions of 53 homes and condominiums, and open space (within the unincorporated County) that includes trails, coastal access parking, and habitat restoration. The County's EIR is available online at this location. The public hearing will take place at the Isla Vista School, 6875 El Colegio Road, Isla Vista, at 6:30 PM. Written comments will be accepted until May 17.
  • April 29, Santa Ynez Community Plan Workshop, sponsored by County Comprehensive Planning. The future of proposed bike trails, especially the Santa Ynez River Trail, will be subject to discussion at this workshop, the first of two. The plan that's being discussed is available in PDF format here. The meeting is at 6:30 PM at the Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. For details, contact Stephen Peterson by email at speters@co.santa-barbara.ca.us or phone at 568-2000.

May 2004

  • May 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • May 6, Santa Ynez Community Plan Workshop, sponsored by County Comprehensive Planning. The future of proposed bike trails, especially the Santa Ynez River Trail, will be subject to discussion at this workshop, the second of two. The plan that's being discussed is available in PDF format here. The meeting is at 6:30 PM at the Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. For details, contact Stephen Peterson by email at speters@co.santa-barbara.ca.us or phone at 568-2000.
  • May 5, Bike Commute Safety Class, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This two-hour class in Solvang will offer basic bike maintenance and street skills for safe bicycle commuting. Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • May 8, Solvang Criterium, sponsored by RideSB.com and Stump Grinder Production. After an absense of 25 years, the Solvang Crit is back. Races run all day in downtown Solvang, with $5000 in prizes. Details at ridesb.com/SolvangCrit.htm.
  • May 10, Bike Commute Safety Class, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This two-hour class in Lompoc will offer basic bike maintenance and street skills for safe bicycle commuting. Lompoc Chanber of Commerce, 111 South I Street, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • May 11, Bike Commute Safety Class, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This two-hour class in Carpinteria will offer basic bike maintenance and street skills for safe bicycle commuting. Carpinteria City Hall, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • May 12, Bike Commute Safety Class, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This two-hour class in Santa Barbara will offer basic bike maintenance and street skills for safe bicycle commuting. Santa Barbara City Public Works conference room, 630 Garden Street, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • May 13, Bike Commute Safety Class, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This two-hour class in Goleta will offer basic bike maintenance and street skills for safe bicycle commuting. Velo Pro Cyclery, 5887 Hollister Avenue, 6:30-8:30 PM. Details from Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org or 961-8919.
  • May 14-23, Bike Week, sponsored by us all. A week of activities for people who bicycle. Our Bike Week flags will be flying on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara. Bike-to-Work T-shirts will be available for purchase this year at Bike to Work events. See major Bike Week events that follow.
  • May 14, Bike Week Celebration, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition. World cycling tourist Willie Weir will be the featured entertainer at this catered dinner event at the Chase Palm Park Center, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara. It starts at 7:00 PM and includes bicycling awards. Start envisioning a great evening.
  • May 15, Children's Festival, sponsored by the Family Service Agency. This fun day of activities will take place in Alameda Park in Downtown Santa Barbara, from 10:00-4:00. The Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition will be there to promote safe bicycling to schools.
  • May 15, Gibraltar Hill Climb, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. This is the first of the three climbs that Echelon club will hold. Meet at Scofield Park on Las Canoas Road at 8:30 AM, then ride to the start line. From there it is a race of honor as everyone will time themselves. Direct questions to Mark Purcell at markpurcell@cox.net.
  • May 16, Sedgewick Ranch Mountain Bike Ride, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This rare opportunity to mountain bike at the beautiful Sedgewick Ranch near Los Olivos is a benefit ride for Planned Parenthood. Space is limited, a reservation is required, the cost is $50. For info or a reservation, phone Laura, 687-2588 or email her NewmanLaura@PRAIntl.com.
  • May 16, Bike Swap Meet, sponsored by Java Station Coffee Shop. This is the second swap meet that Java Station is sponsoring, now with the addition of live blues music and a barbecue. Those wishing to rent a table should call Johnny at 681-0202. Otherwise show up at Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara between 9:00 and 4:00.
  • May 16, Montecito Urban Trail Ride, sponsored by the Montecito Trails Foundation. This will be a day of more or less strenuous routes through the "secret" singletracks of the area. Bring a lunch and your helmet for a fun day of exploring. Meet at 9:30 AM at the Summerland Preserve on Greenwell Road. in Summerland. Details from Hans Van Koppen at 565-9939.
  • May 16, Two Classic Bike Films, sponsored by HopeDance. Return of the Scorcher and Critical Mass, classic bicycle films by Ted White, will be shown in one evening. Friendship Manor, 6647 El Colegio in Isla Vista, at 8:00 PM. Tickets must be bought beforehand at Isla Vista Food Coop, 6575 Seville Road. Further details from Art at 968-1965.
  • May 18, Bike to School Day, sponsored by COAST. Events are being arranged at individual South Coast schools. Bike rodeos and bicycle safety instruction will be offered at participating schools prior to Bike Week. Contact coordinator Jessica Sheeter at 962-7960.
  • May 19, Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Traffic Solutions and others. Thirteen morning events at locations throughout Santa Barbara County. Additional business sites are being sought. Details here.
  • May 20, Santa Ynez Community Plan Meeting, sponsored by County Comprehensive Planning. County staff will give their recommendations derived from earlier workshops on the future of proposed components of the Community Plan. We hope that it will continue to include bike trails, especially the Santa Ynez River Trail. The meeting is at 6:30 PM at the Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building, 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang. For details, contact Stephen Peterson by email at speters@co.santa-barbara.ca.us or phone at 568-2000.
  • May 21, The Triplets of Belleville, sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures. This is the first bicycling movie nominated for an Oscar since Breaking Away. It's a French animation film about a woman who trains her grandson for the Tour de France, only to have him kidnapped. 7:30 and 9:30 PM, Campbell Hall, UCSB.
  • May 22, Tour de Cure, sponsored by the American Diabetes Society. This well-supported ride is your choice of scenic tours out of Carpinteria, ending with a barbecue. From the Carpinteria State Beach, you can do a 12-mile family ride, or a 30-mile, 60-mile, or 100-mile road ride. Register online at http://tour.diabetes.org or phone 1-888-342-2383 for details.
  • May 22, Beginner's Bike Ride, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Nobody will be left behind on this easy loop through UCSB, the Obern Trail, Maria Ignacia Trail, and north Goleta. Starts 9:00 AM at Anna's Bakery, 7018 Marketplace Drive, with coffee and pastry, then to bike when everybody's ready. Led by Doris and Owen, phone 968-3143.

June 2004

  • June 1, 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • June 3, National Mayors' Ride, sponsored by the National Bicycle Greenway. A relay team of cyclists will come to Santa Barbara, receive a proclamation from Councilman Dan Secord, enjoy a ceremony, and then continue north. Teams of cyclists will converge on Chicago in July for a national greenway conference. Details at www.BikeRoute.com/NationalMayorsRide2004.
  • June 5-6, Road Race Championships, sponsored by Team Tailwinds. Saturday there's a Masters' championship for Southern California and Nevada, distances 40-77 miles. Sunday, the parallel Elite championship races will be held, 66-110 miles long; they will take place at Vandenberg Air Force Base where security will be strict. Preregistration by June 1 is required. Details online at www.teamtailwinds.com/race2.html or by phone at 440-7102.
  • June 6, National Trails Day, sponsored by Los Padres Forest Association. This is a day of maintenance of the Jesusita Trail, consisting primarily of brushing with some tread work. The main goal is to open up the trail by clearing the brush so trail users can stay on the path. Bring Water, lunch and sunscreen. Meet at Stephens Park at 8:00 AM. BBQ aftwards at 3:00 PM. Further information from Kerry Kellogg at kkellogg@fs.fed.us.
  • June 7, Pot-luck Dinner with John Ciccarelli. This gathering is for Licensed Cycling Instructors and others interested in bicyclist education. Ciccarelli, from Palo Alto, is a transportation expert who is currently consulting for the City of Carpinteria. He will show us his Street Skills Instructor Package presentation, the Bay Area's regional bike-ed calendar, and lots of other photos, movies, and resources. Learn more about John's company at: www.bicyclesolutions.com. The dinner will be at Ralph Fertig's home; email him sb-ralph@cox.net for details.
  • June 18-20, Bike Trek for Life and Breath, sponsored by the American Lung Association of Santa Barbara County. Ride all three days or just on Saturday, June 19th. Pedal at your own pace on quiet country roads in the Santa Ynez Valley, 30-50 miles a day. Support stops every 10 miles with fantastic food. Camping with entertainment at night. Phone 963-1426 for details.
  • June 19, Isla Vista Give Sale, sponsored by UCSB and others. Bicycles (and other things) donated by departing University students will be sold. The money will go to Isla Vista's school, teen center and medical clinic. It's at Embarcadero Hall, 935 Embarcadero del Mar, starting at 8:00 AM.
  • June 21-July 16, Mountain Biking Summer School, sponsored by La Cumbre Junior High School. Open to 7th and 8th graders from anywhere in the County's South Coast, the free morning school will include mountain biking, bike maintenance skills, and trail use ethics. The instructor is David O'Donnell. Registration and information at 687-0761, extension 304.
  • June 29, Goleta Community Workshop, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This is the first of five public workshops that offer choices about Goleta's future, including transportation. Four alternative directions for the city's upcoming General Plan will be considered. Brandon School, 195 Brandon Drive, Goleta, 7:00-9:30 PM. Direct questions to 961-7500 or go to http://goleta.govoffice.com.

July 2004

  • July 6, General Meeting. This is another one of our evening meetings. It will take place at Rusty's Pizza, 232 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara. Come for an optional no-host dinner at 6:00 PM, or just join us for our meeting at 7:00 Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • July 10, Semana Nautica Criterium, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Club. This criterium takes place at Alameda Park near Downtown Santa Barbara, with $5500 in cash and prizes to winners. races start at 8:00 AM and run throughout the day. There will also be a free kid race for those up to 10 years old at 12:00 noon. Register online at www.active.com. Get details by phoning 966-1807 or going to www.ridesb.com.
  • July 13, Board of Supervisors meeting. This meeting is important because the Supervisors will consider initiation of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan. The current draft Plan contains many proposed bike trails and paths, including the Santa Ynez River Trail that we feel is very important for future bicycling in the Valley. The trails may be contested at this meeting and at the August 3rd one as well, so it's important to write or speak out in favor of bike facilities. The county staff's report is online here. Meeting is in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Boulevard, Santa Maria. Meeting begins at 9:00 AM.
  • July 14, Goleta Community Workshop, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This is the second of five public workshops that offer choices about Goleta's future, including transportation. Four alternative directions for the city's upcoming General Plan will be considered. Goleta City Hall, 130 Cremona Drive, Suite B, Goleta, 2:00-4:30 PM. Direct questions to 961-7500 or go to http://goleta.govoffice.com.
  • July 14, Goleta Community Workshop, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This is the third of five public workshops that offer choices about Goleta's future, including transportation. Four alternative directions for the city's upcoming General Plan will be considered. Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, 7:00-9:30 PM. Direct questions to 961-7500 or go to http://goleta.govoffice.com.
  • July 17, Windmill Century, sponsored by the Tailwinds Bicycle Club. Choice of full century, a metric century, or new 40-mile rides out of Los Alamos over lightly-traveled roads. Enjoy cycling past range land, vineyards, horse farms, hills, canyons, and yes, even windmills. Food stops, sag support, and dinner with Santa Maria style top sirloin or chicken barbecue, or a vegetarian option, at the end. Phone 922-4864 or get an entry form at www.bbcnet.com/tailwinds/WindMill/windmill.htm.
  • July 17, Trail Care Day #3, sponsored by the Los Padres Forest Association and Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Brushing the mid sections of Romero Trail in Montecito, followed by a chicken BBQ party at Manning Park on San Ysidro Road. Meet 8:00 AM at the Romero Trail Head. Download a descriptive flyer.
  • July 17, Goleta Community Workshop, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This is the fourth of five public workshops that offer choices about Goleta's future, including transportation. Four alternative directions for the city's upcoming General Plan will be considered. Goleta Union School District, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta, 9:30 AM-12:00 noon. Direct questions to 961-7500 or go to http://goleta.govoffice.com.
  • July 18, Semana Nautica Mountain Bike Short Course XC Race, sponsored by RideSB.com. Races run all morning and into the afternoon on a 3-4 mile course in Elings Park in Santa Barbara. Depending on your class, races will be 3-7 laps of the course. Lunch included at the end. Register online at www.active.com. Get details by going to www.ridesb.com.
  • July 20 and 27, SB Twilight Dirt Crit Series, sponsored by RideSB.com. This is a new 7-week series of Tuesday early evening mountain bike training races. The races are held at Elings Park in Santa Barbara; bike there if you can. Registration starts at 5:00, races at 6:00 and 6:45 PM. Races end with a meal. Details at www.bikesb.com. Register for the entire 7-race series only at www.active.com.
  • July 22, Goleta Community Workshop, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This is the final one of five public workshops that offer choices about Goleta's future, including transportation. Four alternative directions for the city's upcoming General Plan will be considered. Ellwood School, 7686 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, 7:00-9:30 PM. Direct questions to 961-7500 or go to http://goleta.govoffice.com.
  • July 28, Foothill Road Improvement Project, sponsored by Caltrans. This 3-hour open house will offer people a chance to review Caltrans' upcoming changes to Foothill Road between Mission Canyon and Alamar Avenue. This narrow road may be widened with new shoulders that will offer cyclists more safety. Santa Barbara Natural History Museum, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, Santa Barbara, 4:00-7:00 PM.
  • July 31, Move UC at UCSB, sponsored by the University of California Student Sustainability Coalition. Move UC will be bicycling to University of California campuses in order to meet with faculty, students, staff and the public who wish to pursue sensible campus transportation strategies. There will be a dinner meeting, open to the public, in Meeting Room 1, UCSB Multicultural Center, 8:00-9:00 PM. General info about the program at www.ucssc.org.

August 2004

  • August 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • August 3, Board of Supervisors meeting. This meeting is important because the Supervisors will consider initiation of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan. The current draft Plan contains many proposed bike trails and paths, including the Santa Ynez River Trail that we feel is very important for future bicycling in the Valley. The trails may be contested at this meeting, so it's important to write or speak out in favor of bike facilities. The county staff's report is online here. Meeting is in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room, County Administration Building, 205 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Consideration of the Plan begins at 2:00 PM.
  • August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, SB Twilight Dirt Crit Series, sponsored by RideSB.com. These five races are the final ones in a new 7-week series of Tuesday early evening mountain bike training races that began July 20. The races are held at Elings Park in Santa Barbara; bike there if you can. Registration starts at 5:30, races at 6:30. Races end with a meal. Details at www.bikesb.com.
  • August 8, Member Appreciation Barbecue, sponsored by all of us good people. Back by popular demand, our third annual member party. We're at a new location this year: Tucker's Grove County Park, Area #3, at Turnpike and Cathedral Oaks Road, Goleta. It's a partial pot-luck, open only to members, their family and friends.
  • August 10, Board of Supervisors meeting. This meeting is continuation of the Supervisors' consideration of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan from August 3. The current draft Plan contains many proposed bike trails and paths, including the Santa Ynez River Trail that we feel is very important for future bicycling in the Valley. Public testimony is closed except for new Plan issues. The county staff's report is online here. Discussion begins at 2:00 PM, in the Board Hearing Room, Betteravia Government Center, 511 East Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria.
  • August 14, Bike and Parts Sale, sponsored by Lori Haney and John Berberet. Good prices on used bikes, parts and gear. Sellers are invited free, bring your own table and be ready to tend it. Saturday 8:30 AM to noon, 6219 Avenida Gorrion, Goleta.
  • August 14, Opening of the Shoreline Bikeways, Sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This two-hour celebration will feature music by Silver Band, food and drinks to buy from Surfdog, and a 12:30 ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Blum. Bike to the event, check out the new narrowed two-lane Shoreline Drive, bikepath, sidewalk and landscaping. From 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM in Shoreline Park at La Marina Drive, near the top of the hill.
  • August 17, Santa Ynez Valley Time Trial, sponsored by Dr. J's Bicycle Shop. The course is 5.2 miles with rolling hills through the wine country with picturesque backdrops. There will be both an individual time-trial, as well as a two-person team time-trial. Meet at the corner of Baseline and Edison Roads off Highway 154 in Santa Ynez (next to the Valley of the Shepherd Church) at 5:00 PM. Details from Corey Evans at mowtenbyker@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
  • August 18, Westside Santa Barbara Bike Tour, sponsored by the Westside Study Group. This free bike tour will allow us to see what is happening to Bohnett Park, go over the "graffiti-free" Anapamu bike/pedestrian bridge, down the Castillo bikelane, back over the Ortega Street bike/ped bridge (where a future art project will be), and visit the Parks and Rec Department's Community Gardens on the lower Westside. Meet at San Andres Hardware, 635 W Micheltorena Street, at 7:00 PM. Details from Joan Livingston at 966-1809 or jmlemail@yahoo.com.
  • August 21, Lower Tunnel Trail Maintenance, sponsored by Los Padres Forest Association and others. Help build a sustainable trail system by helping brush the lower Tunnel Trail up to the Rattlesnake Connector. Bring snacks, lots of water, work shoes, gloves, long pants/shirt, and a helmet. Meet at 7:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Mission parking lot. Free BBQ lunch at 1:00 PM at the Mission Rose Garden supplied by Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch. RSVP to Paul Herning at pherning@cox.net.
  • August 25, Isla Vista PAC/GPAC Meeting, sponsored by Santa Barbara County Planning. This meeting will include a presentation on alternative transportation in Isla Vista by the County's Matt Dobberteen, followed by committee recommendations. It will be at 6:30 PM, University Religious Center, 777 Camino Pescadero, Isla Vista. Further information from Jenna Endres at 884-8059.
  • August 26, Safe Routes to School Meeting, sponsored by COAST and other groups. This quarterly Task Force meeting will bring together parents, administrators, volunteers and our 20 community and agency partners to discuss goals and brainstorm. Bicycle safety training at South Coast schools will be discussed in addition to walking safety. Meeting 1:00-2:30 PM at the MTD meeting room, 550 Olive Street in Santa Barbara. Details from Jessica Scheeter at jessica.scheeter@verizon.net or 875-3562.
  • August 27, Highway 101 Project Meeting, sponsored by Caltrans. Caltrans' project manager Paul Martinez will meet with interested Bicycle Coalition members to discuss design of the forthcoming interchange at Cathedral Oaks and Highway 101 in Goleta. Meeting in the Oak Conference Room at the SBCAG building, 260 North San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara at 10:00 AM. Direct questions to Ralph Fertig at sb-ralph@cox.net or 962-1479.
  • August 28-29, Santa Barbara Triathlon, sponsored by Adventours Outdoor Excursions. The Saturday races will have a field of 650 competitors in the Long Course (bike leg is 34 miles) and 300 in the Sprint Course (with a 6-mile bike leg). The Women Only Sprint Course on Sunday is limited to 350. Details at www.adventours-inc.com/Common/SBCT_2004_Main.htm.
  • August 31, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr. J's Bicycle Shop. It begins at 5:00 PM in Los Olivos at the flagpole. After a brisk 7-mile ride out to the base of the mountain, the timed climb starts at the first cattle guard after the bridge (bring your own computer or stop-watch). The climb is 9.5 miles to the top, with an average grade of 9% with 3800 feet of climbing. Details from Corey Evans at mowtenbyker@earthlink.net or at 688-6263<.

September 2004

  • September 4, Bike Safety and Handling Rodeo for Kids, sponsored by COAST Safe Routes to School Project. Free bicycle safety program is part of the Salsa Festival Santa Barbara 2004, at Ortega Park in Santa Barbara, 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM. Contact Ricardo Venegas 963-7605 to sign up children for the course, or Jessica Scheeter at COAST jessica.scheeter@verizon.net for more information.
  • September 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • September 7, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr. J's Bicycle Shop. It begins at 5:00 PM in Los Olivos at the flagpole. After a brisk 7-mile ride out to the base of the mountain, the timed climb starts at the first cattle guard after the bridge (bring your own computer or stop-watch). The climb is 9.5 miles to the top, with an average grade of 9% with 3800 feet of climbing. Details from Corey Evans at mowtenbyker@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
  • September 15, Board of Directors meeting. We have quarterly meetings of our Board to discuss important issues. This will be at Ralph Fertig's house, 7:00 PM. Contact him at 962-1479 for details is you wish to join us.
  • September 16, Safe Routes to School Orientation, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition and COAST. This refresher program is open to registered League Cycling Instructors and those interested in assisting them in bike rodeos at local elementary schools and children's events. The program was well received last spring, and we anticipate an increasing demand this fall. This will include trying out the rodeo course yourself, gaining confidence in leading one, and learning about upcoming possibilities. Snacks will be served. It's 6:00-7:30 PM at the City Public Works parking lot, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. RSVP to Nancy Mulholland 563-9073.
  • September 18, Children's Bicycle Safety Course, sponsored by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce. Part of the Lompoc Old Town Fair, this course features Erika Lindemann as instructor. Cypress & South H Streets, Lompoc, 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce 737-4567; or Erika Lindemann at elindemann@sbcag.org, or by phone at 961-8919.
  • September 18, Gibraltar Trail Maintenance, sponsored by Los Padres National Forest Service. This is the first of two local contributions to National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will brushing in Devil's Canyon on North Tunnel Trail. Meet at the Los Prietos Ranger Station on Paradise Road at 8:00 AM. Wear work shoes, long-sleeved shirt, and bring daypack, lunch, water, sunglasses and sunscreen. The Forest Service will supply tools, gloves and hardhats. Coffee and refreshments before and food and drink afterwards. Details from Kerry Kellogg at kkellogg@fs.fed.us.
  • September 18, Lizard's Mouth Maintenance, sponsored by Los Padres National Forest Service. This is the second of two local contributions to National Public Lands Day. Volunteers will picking up litter and broken glass at the Lizard's Mouth parking area on West Camino Cielo, 4 miles west of Highway 154. Meet there at 11:00 AM. Wear work shoes, work gloves, a hat, and bring a snack, water, sunglasses and sunscreen. Details from Larry Griffith at 967-3481 x216, or lgriffith@fs.fed.us.
  • September 21, Santa Ynez Valley Time Trial, sponsored by Dr. J's Bicycle Shop. The course is 5.2 miles with rolling hills through the wine country with picturesque backdrops. There will be both an individual time-trial, as well as a two-person team time-trial. Meet at the corner of Baseline and Edison Roads off Highway 154 in Santa Ynez (next to the Valley of the Shepherd Church) at 6:00 PM. Details from Corey Evans at mowtenbyker@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
  • September 26, 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 684-5650 x432 for info.

October 2004

  • October 2, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers and IMBA. Kids (age 7-17) of all skills are invited to ride at the Ellwood mesa and bluffs. There will be nature education stops along the way. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Program includes bike check-ups starting at 11:30, riding from 12:30-2:30, and an optional program of 3 short bike videos at the Java Station Coffee House, 4447 Hollister, at 3:30. Reserve a spot and get more info from Dorothy Littlejohn at 962-8415 or dlittlejohn1@cox.net. For information on the national event, look at http://imba.com/resources/kids/index.html.
  • October 2, El Capitan Mountain Bike Ride, sponsored by California State Parks. This ride, led by park personnel, will take you into the new El Capitan Canyon back country. Information and reservations at the Park line 733-1303.
  • October 2-9, Amgen California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. This is a 8-day, 520-mile charity tour from San Francisco to Los Angeles, with a 6-day (355-mile) option that ends in Solvang. Camping each night, hot showers, all meals, gear transport, bike repair, and more. Details at www.californiacoastclassic.org.
  • October 5, General Meeting. This is another one of our evening meetings. It will be at Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant, 3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner at 6:00, meeting at 7:00 PM. Echelon President and Santa Barbara police officer Mark Purcell will talk about bicyclist safety. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • October 5, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr. J's Bicycle Shop. It begins at 5:00 PM in Los Olivos at the flagpole. Details from Corey Evans at mowtenbyker@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
  • October 9, Alder Creek Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Sierra Club. This project involves brushing out Alder Creek Trail from Jameson Reservoir to Alder Camp. The Alder Creek Trail is part of the larger Franklin Trail system, the front part of which may soon be reopened for public use.Meet at 9:00 AM behind the Bank of America at Hope and State Street in Santa Barbara. Details from Tony Biegen at abiegen@cox.net.
  • October 10, 25th Annual 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 7400 feet of climbing! Bagels and coffee at start, fresh fruit and home-baked goodies at the stops, and barbecue at the end. Download the flyer in PDF format at www.goletabike.org/2004PPRflyer.pdf.
  • October 16, Bike Tour & Fest, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Starting from Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara with breakfast and warm-up exercises, take either the 12, 30, 60 or 120-mile rides. Follow up with a beach party including live music, health expo, barbecue by La Salsa, awards, raffle prizes and more. Details from cat@nmss.org or 682-8783. Sign up online at www.santabarbarabiketour.com.
  • October 16-17, California Lemon Festival in Goleta, sponsored by several organizations. The Bicycle Coaliiton will have a booth for both days. Bike to the Festival! Eat lemon pie! Stop by our booth! We'll be offering helmets and safety lights for kids. Girsh Park, 7050 Phelps Road, Goleta, 10:00-8:00 Saturday, 10:00-5:00 Sunday. Booth volunteers are needed, contact Gary Wissman at gary@gwissman.com or 964-4607. Festival info at www.goletavalley.com/lemonfestival/index.html.
  • October 19, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting, sponsored by the Air Pollution Control District and partners. Hear about upcoming Car Free promotions and outreach, new additions in Amtrak train service, Carpinteria Naturally 2005, MTD schedules and more. Network with others interested in environmentally-friendly tourism. Meeting at Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara at 11:30 AM. Tell Mary Byrd if you're attending, phone 961-8833 or email byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
  • October 19, Oak Park Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This community process includes education, community participation, enforcement and design. The Oak Park neighborhood is developing a Neighborhood Area Mobility Plan that addresses traffic and mobility concerns in their area. The new draft plan includes diagonal back in parking on De La Vina Street, curb extensions around Cottage Hospital, and mini traffic circles in the Samarkand area. Meeting is from 6:00-8:30 PM in the Burtness Auditorium at Cottage Hospital, Bath and Pueblo Streets. Details from Susan McLaughlin at SMcLaughlin@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us or 897-2669.

November 2004

  • November 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • November 3, 10, and 17, Sustainable Transportation at UCSB, sponsored by UCSB's AS BIKES committee. These three consecutive Wednesday workshops will explore responsible travel on campus, campus and Isla Vista, and campus plus the adjacent South Coast, respectively. The Novmber 3 and 10th meetings are being held on campus at the Psychology Building, Room 1824 at 6:00 PM. The November 17th one will be in the UCen, Harbor Room at 5:30 PM. Details from Soumil Mehta, soumil@gmail.com.
  • November 6, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by the SB Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class is being taught by Erika Lindemann who will help you foresee and avoid accidents, be visible day and night, position yourself in traffic, cross freeway bridges, equip your bike, and lots more including an optional 2 hours of on-road bicycling. The class will take place 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the SBCAG building, 260 North San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara. The class cost is $30 and is open to anybody at least 16 years old. Registration is required, look online at www.sbbike.org/application.pdf. Contact is Nancy Mulholland at nmulhol04@yahoo.com or 563-9073.
  • November 6, 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 13, Holiday Halves Bike Ride, sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria. Cruise through scenic canyons, vineyards, and ranches with beautiful vistas. Choose the 50-mile route which includes a demanding hill climb, some mild climbs, some flats; or ride the easier 50-km route. Both routes will have SAG support and rest stops. At the end, enjoy an all-you-can-eat Santa Maria Style BBQ. Additional information and registration at www.bbcnet.com/tailwinds/HolidayHalves/index.htm.
  • November 14, Santa Barbara Cyclocross, sponsored by SG Productions. This race is part of the Southern Claifornia Cyclocross Cup series. Prizes valued at $2250 will be awarded winners. If you don't have a cyclocross bike, use your mountain bike. Races start at 9:00 AM at the Campus Pointe Industrial Park in Goleta. Details are online at www.ridesb.com/PDFs/SBXCross_Nov14th.pdf.
  • November 16, Oak Park Neighborhood Traffic Management Program, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This community process includes education, community participation, enforcement and design. The Oak Park neighborhood is developing a Neighborhood Area Mobility Plan that addresses traffic and mobility concerns in their area. The new draft plan includes diagonal back in parking on De La Vina Street, curb extensions around Cottage Hospital, and mini traffic circles in the Samarkand area. If you live in the area, you should take part. Meeting is from 6:00-8:30 PM in the Burtness Auditorium at Cottage Hospital, Bath and Pueblo Streets. Details from Susan McLaughlin at SMcLaughlin@ci.santa-barbara.ca.us or 897-2669.
  • November 22, Board of Supervisors meeting. This special meeting will hear presentations and public comments on proposals for CREF funding. Our Obern/de Anza Trail Stop is one of those contending for funding. Consider speaking out in favor of the project. Project presentations interspersed with public comment begin at 1:00 PM, in the Board Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. You can look at our proposal online here.

December 2004

  • December 4, Re-imagining Goleta Valley for a Sustainable Future, sponsored by The Sustainability Project and the Goleta Valley Blueprint Committee. A public forum that will kick off several upcoming workshops to consider ways to adapt Goleta Valley to upcoming challenges in land use, housing, transportation, and protection of open space. If you live or work in the area, you should participate. It's at Fellowship Hall, Goleta Presbyterian Church, 6067 Shirrell Way, 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Come at 8:30 for breakfast refreshments and sign-in. More details at www.sustainabilityproject.org.
  • December 7, Board of Supervisors meeting. The Board will make decisions on funding proposals for CREF projects, including our Obern/de Anza Trail Stop. There will be no public comment on the projects or further presentations. Meeting begins at 9:00 AM, in the Board Room, 105 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. You can look at our proposal online here.
  • December 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 Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
  • December 9, Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors meeting. We will be meeting to discuss important topics dealing with the structure and long-term management of our Coalition. Meeting 7:00 PM at Ralph Fertig's home.