Bicycling events 2010

Meetings and Bicycling Events 2010

This is a record of bicycling events listed for the year 2010. Some links may no longer be active.

January 2010

January 1, Jack Carter Memorial Ride, sponsored by Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This is the GVCC's annual climb up to La Cumbre peak. Meet at 8:30 AM at Tuckers Grove. Climb up Old San Marcos and Painted Cave; return from Camino Cielo down Gibraltar. Details from Doris Phinney 968-3143.
January 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This is another evening meeting, taking place at Cody's Cafe, 4898 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00 PM. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
January 7, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
January 9, Gibraltar Road Hill Climb Time Trial, sponsored by 3lete.com. This is the first of three competitive rides; its's 8 miles long with 3000 feet of climbing. There are several classifications of competition. You can ride any individual one, or all of them. Race details here.
January 14, Bike Map Update Open House, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. The Santa Barbara County Bike Map is being updated. If you have corrections or additions to the bike routes, or to other material on the map, stop by any time between 5:30-7:00 PM and tell them what you think. Or just come by to see what's happening. Santa Barbara Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. You can also send comments directly to Lori at LLaRiva@sbcag.org.
January 17-20, Women’s Winter Bicycle & Spa Tour Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Includes Santa Ynez hotel, bike & helmet, rides each day, sag support, spa treatment, most meals, pick up from Santa Barbara airport. Details here.
January 19, Highway 246 Open House, sponsored by the city of Solvang. This workshop will consider alternatives for Highway 246 intersection at Alamo Pintado Road. Options are standard signals or one or maybe two roundabouts. Drawings and transportation consultants will be available starting at 3:00 PM, with a presentation at 6:00 followed by questions and comments, ending at 7:00 PM. Solvang City Hall, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang.
January 20, Annual Membership Meeting, sponsored by the Montecito Trails Foundation. Meet new board members, new agency staff. Hear trail status reports that include completed work, conditions, and upcoming trail work on on McMennemy trail and elsewhere. At 5:30PM, QAD, 2111 Ortega Hill Road, Summerland.
January 21 and 23, Street Skills for Cyclists Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class 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 on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
January 23, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb Time Trial, sponsored by 3lete.com. This is the second of three competitive rides; its's 10 miles long with 3000 feet of climbing. There are several classifications of competition. You can ride any individual one, or all of them. Race details here.
January 25-March 15, Learn Your Bike Adult Class, sponsored by Bici Centro. This is an eight-week class which focuses on in-depth troubleshooting and diagnosis of bicycle repairs. Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM. 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Program registration and details here.
January 26, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
January 26, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Dave Bourgeois' home, 7:00 PM.
January 30, Jesustia Trail Work Day, sponsored by the Los Padres Forest Service and others. Volunteers will repair and improve water control structures on the trail. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Santa Barbara Mission Parking Lot for sign-in. Bring snacks, water, work shoes, long pants, gloves, and a helmet. Details from Chris Orr at chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
January 30, Family Bike Trip: Butterfly Preserve, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Depending on your starting location, this is a 4 or 8 mile trip to the Ellwood monarch butterfly area. The ride starts from Goleta Beach or Isla Vista School. For those 8 years and older. Trip details are here.
January 30, The Poor College Kids Road Race, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. This race starts on Zaca Station Road north of Buellton. It's a 17-mile out and back race on quiet country roads with rolling hills. Details here.
January 31, Mothballs Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbarta. There will be cash and merchandise prizes given away at this Goleta series of races that run all day 7:00 AM-5:00 PM. Races are held along a 0.65-mile loop course. Information at www.echelonsantabarbara.org.

February 2010

February 2, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
February 4, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
February 4, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
February 5 & 8, Don Riders for Life, sponsored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. This short film by Dorothy Littlejohn is about the Santa Barbara High School low-rider custom bike club. It's one of three films packaged in the "SB All About School" show. On February 5th, it's at 6:30 PM at Victoria Street Theater. On February 8th, it's at 10:45 AM at Fiesta Four Theater. Ticket info here.
February 6, Jesusita Trail Restoration, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council and others. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN. Successful work on the lower Jesusita Trail on January 26 will be continued on higher trail sections. Rain will cancel. Meet at 9:00 AM in the Mission parking lot. Details from Chris Orr at chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
February 6, Painted Cave Hill Climb Time Trial, sponsored by 3lete.com. This is the third of three competitive rides; its's 10 miles long with 3000 feet of climbing. There are several classifications of competition. Race details here.
February 7 & 14, Freedom Riders, sponsored by the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Freedom Riders is a story of the progression of trail building for mountain biking in the USA over the last 10 years. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, February 7 at 10:00 AM. February 14 at 1:00 PM. Ticket info here.
February 9-10, UCSB Bike Gripe, sponsored by AS BIKES committee. If you're at the University, stop by either day to let the BIKES people know what your bicycling priorities are. Both days 11:30-1:30. Tuesday in front of the Arbor, Wednesday in front of the UCen. Free pizza for participants.
February 10, Highway 101 Overcrossing Project, sponsored by the city of Goleta. This open house will allow people to view and comment on three alternative plans for a bicyclist/pedestrian overcrossing of Highway 101 west of Storke Road. It's from 5:00-8:00 PM at Brandon Elementary School, 195 Brandon Drive, Goleta. Details at 562-0362 or rgaglione@cityofgoleta.com.
February 15-20, Buellton Spring Training Camp, sponsored by Carmichael Training Systems. Join cyclists of all abilities as you lay the foundation for your cycling goals in 2008. CTS Founder Chris Carmichael returns to the Santa Ynez Valley each year because the roads are the perfect training ground for cyclists of all levels. The package includes, meals, hotel, nutritional analysis and daily rides. Camp details here.
February 17, Cycle Tracks Webinar, sponsored by the APBP and Santa Barbara city. This free 90-minute web seminar is produced by the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. Cycle tracks are one or two-way bicycle ways of travel in urban areas separate from cars and pedestrians. Experts will discuss designs and intersection treatments. 630 Garden Street, 1st floor "fishbowl" meeting room, Santa Barbara, 12:00 noon.
February 19, UCSB Bike Shop Grand Opening, sponsored by AS Bike Shop. This celebration of the new BIke Shop (same location as the old one) includes free giveaways, free food, and an auction of 20 ready-to-ride bikes. All proceeds will go back to help support UCSB's bicycle system. From 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM.
February 20, Ride4Rwanda, sponsored by Tom Ritchey. Rain or shine, this family ride will raise money to buy cargo bicycles to Rwandan coffee farmers. Registration starts at 9:00 AM, ride at 10:00 from Goleta Beach to More Mesa and back. Coffee and snacks, plus T-shirts for first 150 registered riders. Details here.
February 21-24, Women’s Winter Bicycle & Spa Tour Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Includes Santa Ynez hotel, bike & helmet, rides each day, sag support, spa treatment, most meals, pick up from Santa Barbara airport. Details here.
February 21-24, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
February 22-27, Buellton Spring Training Camp, sponsored by Carmichael Training Systems. Identical to the February 15-20 camp. Details here.
February 23, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
February 23, Kranked - Revolve, sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures. This is part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. This 11-minute mountain bike film blasts down everything from the French Alps to British Columbia, incorporating dirt, trail, freeride, slopestyle and downhill mountain biking. Details here.
February 23, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Matt Dobberteen's home, 7:00 PM.
February 24, Take a Seat, sponsored by UCSB Arts & Lectures. This is part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. This 46-minute mountain bike film describes Dominic Gill's ride from Alaska to Argentina on a tandem bike, offering others a ride. He came through Santa Barbara in October 2007, hosted by Ralph Fertig for a night. Details here.
February 27, Mountain Bike Camp, sponsored by the SoCal High School Cycling League. The Stumpgrinder Dirt Club in Los Olivos hosts the Mountain Bike Camp for students from all over Southern California. This is one of three Southern California camps where participants will improve mountain biking skills, have fun, and learn good trail etiquette. More info from Matt Gunnell or from www.socaldirt.org.
February 27, Dunn Kids Triathlon, sponsored by Dunn School. Open to kids aged 3-14, this swim, bike and run competition will result in T-shirts and medals all around. Benefits the school's summer camp program. Takes place at the school in Los Olivos. Phone 688-6471 x 619 or email summer@dunnschool.org to register.

March 2010

March 2, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street,Santa Barbara. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
March 3, Front Country Trails Task Force, sponsored by the US Forest Service, and SB City and County. This public meeting will consider UTAP trail assessment results, recent trail maintenance, and priorities for 2010. It takes place at 5:30 PM, Santa Barbara County Administration Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The agenda is here.
March 4, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
March 4, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
March 6, Island View Criterium, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Returning to the South Coast for the third year, this day of events includes collegiate and public criteriums. Details at UCSB Cycling.
March 7, UCSB Road Race, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. This 33, 43 or 65-mile course is for collegiates only, in Sisquoc. Details at UCSB Cycling.
March 7-12, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
March 9, Measuring the Real Cost of Parking and Alternative Transportation, sponsored by UCSB. This is a free "webinar" produced by Academic Impressions. Participants will learn how to quantify the true costs of parking to allow the determination of the right mix of transportation options. It will take place at 10:00 AM-noon, Engineering Science Building, Room 1001, UCSB. Information on the webinar is here.
March 9, Particia Starr Book Signing, sponsored by Borders Books. Santa Barbara resident Patricia Starr has just published "Angel on my Handlebar" about her 2004 cross-country bike ride at the age of 67. She bicycled 3600 miles. Otherwise, Starr walks two miles a day, plays trombone, organ, piano, and tennis. Read more her at www.PatriciaStarr.net. Borders, 900 State Street, Santa Barbara at 4:00 PM.
March 10, Santa Barbara County Trails Council Annual Meeting, sponsored by the SB Trails Council. Annual awards and presentation on Gaviota trails. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Read about the Council on their website.
March 11, CycleMAYnia Rally, sponsored by Bici Centro. Whether you're proposing to host an event or just planning to participate, come for food, beverage and bike event pitches. Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. CycleMAYnia details here.
March 13, Solvang Century, sponsored by SCOR. The West's big seasonal kickoff ride. Choose 100 or 50-mile rides starting from Solvang. Raffle, Cycling Expo barbecue, and thousands of cyclists. New start location at Alisal Ranch. Info and online registration www.bikescor.com or phone SCOR 562-690-9693.
March 15-21, Solvang Spring Tour, sponsored by Planet Ultra. Seven days of rides out of Solvang, each ride 30-110 miles long, returning to Solvang each night. Chose each day from a shorter or longer ride. Unique back roads that other organized tours miss. Unsupported, but suggested rest and meal stops are offered along the way. Elevation gains vary from 1500-5000 feet. Details at www.planetultra.com.
March 18, Plan Santa Barbara Open House, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This will be an opportunity for the public to view and comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report on Santa Barbara's proposed General Plan update that has been under consideration since 2007. Santa Barbara Public Libraty, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 10:00 AM-7:00 PM.
March 18 and 20, Street Skills for Cyclists Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class 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 on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration are here. Direct any questions to streetskills@sbbike.org.
March 20, LA Bike Summit, sponsored by the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute. A day of free presentations and workshops on all aspects of urban bicyling. The emphasis is on Los Angeles, but nearly all applies elsewhere. 10:30 AM-5:00 PM at Los Angeles Trade Tech College, 400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles. Details and registration online here.
March 21, Kendra Chiota Payne Memorial Triathlon, sponsored by the UCSB Triathlon Team. This early season sprint distance race is ideal for beginners and veterans alike. The triathlon includes a 16-mile bike leg. Group starts between 8:00-8:30 AM from Campus Point. Pre-registration required. Details at www.ucsbtriathlon.org.
March 21-26, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
March 21-March 27, Bicycle Tour of Solvang Wine Country, sponsored by Cycling Escapes. This 5-day tour includes 372 miles of challenging rides out of Solvang, encompassing 23,000 feet of climbing. Includes 6 nights lodging, all meals, sag support, full lunch stops, airport shuttle from Santa Barbara. Registration and details here.
March 23, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
March 26-28, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Three days of riding 40-75 miles each day, two nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
March 27, Solvang Double Century, sponsored by Planet Ultra. A whole 193 miles from Solvang to Morro Bay and back. Riders must be pre-registered; staggered starts between 5:00 and 7:30 AM, depending on your estimated total time. Rest stops along the way, sag support. Limited to 550 cyclists. Elevation gain is 7500 feet. Further information at www.planetultra.com/solvang.
March 27, Patricia Starr Book Signing, sponsored by The Bookstore. Santa Barbara resident Patricia Starr will sign copies of her book "Angel on my Handlebar" about her 2004 cross-country bike ride at the age of 67. She bicycled 3600 miles. Otherwise, Starr walks two miles a day, plays trombone, organ, piano, and tennis. Read more her at www.PatriciaStarr.net. The Bookstore, 1137 North H Street, Lompoc, at 1:00 PM.
March 28-April 3, Spring Forward Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based out of Los Alamos, this cycling camp offers 7 days of supported rides in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Rides range 34-70 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.
March 30, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Lori La Riva's home, 7:00 PM.

April 2010

April 1, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
April 1, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
April 6, Santa Barbara Car Free Meeting, sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and others to promote car-free travel in our county. The project has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. Meeting at 11:00 AM, the Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
April 6, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month. Rusty's Pizza, 15 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00 PM. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
April 9, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will study axles, bearings and hubs. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 10, SYV Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by Solvang Parks and Recreation. This triathlon takes place at the Santa Ynez Valley High School, 2975 East Highway 246 Santa Ynez, beginning at 8:00 AM and lasting about four hours. Info from Parks and Rec, 688-7529 and register here.
April 10, State Trails Day, sponsored by Los Padres National Forest and others. This year, work is being done on West Fork Cold Springs and Tunnel Trails. Meet SB Mission parking lot 9:00 AM to carpool to trailheads. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, long pants, gloves, helmet; tools and lunch will be provided. Info at 698-5455 or sbfct1@gmail.com.
April 10-11, Santa Ynez Kenda Cup Mountain Bike Races, sponsored by Stump Grinder Productions. This is one of 13 US Cup races. Cross-country, Super D, Down Hill, and Slalom races near Los Olivos. Event details here.
April 11, First Annual BBQ, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Trails Council. This is the first annual event featuring a day 12:00 noon-6:00 PM at El Capitan Canyon Ranch. It features a guided 12-mile mountain bike ride, trail hikes and a trail run. For $35 you get tours plus a mid-afternoon meal followed by live music. Details at www.sbtrails.org.
April 11-16, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
April 12, Responsible Bicycle Ownership, sponsored by Bici Centro. This evening session deals with basic bike maintenance. Cost is $15. It's 6:00-7:30 PM, at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 15, Cycling Round Table, sponsord by SB Chicken Ranch, Telegraph Brewing Company, and CycleMAYnia. This free event is open to bike clubs, shops, businesses, and organizations in Santa Barbara county. The idea is to share ideas and build community. At Casa La Palmas, 323 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM.
April 16, Green Shorts Awards Ceremony, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council and others. This will be the primier showing of winning Green Shorts videos. Entry charge of $7. It's at 7:30 PM at the Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara.
April 17-18, Santa Barbara Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. It runs from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM on April 17th, and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on April 18th at Alameda Park. We are offering our community a booth, bike parking, and free bike check-ups. Earth Day info here. There will be 3 group bikes rides to the festival each day, from Carpinteria, Isla Vista, and the Mesa. Ride info is here.
April 18, Cold Springs Trail Work, sponsored by Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Finish the good trail work accomplshed last Saturday. Meet 8:45 AM upper west fork of Cold Springs trailhead at Girbraltar Road. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, long pants, gloves, and helmet.
April 18-23, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
April 18-24, WIldflower Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based out of Los Alamos, this cycling camp offers 7 days of supported rides in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Rides range 34-70 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.
April 20, A Frugal Cyclist's Guide to the Universe, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and UCSB's AS BIKES committee. Willie Weir returns to Santa Barbara with two presentations, this one is inIsla Vista. Renowned world cycling tourist, actor, writer, Adventure Cyclist columnist, and public radio contributor, Willie will lead us through his life of cycling adventures. At 7:00 PM, Embarcadero Hall, 935 Embarcadero del Norte, Isla Vista. Donation requested. Details on his poster.
April 20-June 8, Learn Your Bike, sponsored by Bici Centro. This 8-week course covers bicycle maintenance, one bike part at a time. Sign up for all 8 evening sessions, or if there's room, for just one. Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM. 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Program registration and details here.
April 22, A Frugal Cyclist's Guide to the Universe, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Willie Weir returns to Santa Barbara with two presentations, this one is in downtown Santa Barbara. Renowned world cycling tourist, actor, writer, Adventure Cyclist columnist, and public radio contributor, Willie will lead us through his life of cycling adventures. At 7:00 PM, Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. Donation requested. Details on his poster.
April 23, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will study replacing spokes and truing wheels. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 24, Tri-For-Fun Triathlon, sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley YMCA. This race has a cycling leg of 12.5 miles. You can do everything by yourself, or join a team and choose what you're best at. Starts at the YMCA, 3400 Skyway Drive, Santa Maria. Details and registration at www.smvymca.org.
April 26, How to Adjust and Service Brakes, sponsored by Bici Centro. This evening session deals with brakes problems. Cost is $15. It's 6:00-7:30 PM, at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 27, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
April 27, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Ralph Fertig's house, 7:00 PM.
April 30, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Friday evening clinic will be wheel building, part 1. Cost is $20. It takes place 7:00-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
April 30-May 2, Solvang Getaway Weekend Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. Enjoy the rolling countryside of the Santa Ynez Valley. Three days of riding 40-75 miles each day, two nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.

May 2010

May 1-31, CycleMAYnia, sponsored by Traffic Solutions, our Bicycle Coalition and others. This is a whole month of bike-related South Coast activities. Look here and in the following May listings for event details.
May 1-31, Traffic Solutions Bike Challenge, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. Form a team of 5 cyclists and compete for prizes with other teams. Details here.
May 1, Kidical Mass Santa Barbara, sponsored by Marin Sigurdson. This is the first of three Kidical Mass family bike rides in the South Coast. It starts from Foothill School at 9:30 AM with door prizes and safety tips, goes to Blenders/Coffee Bean at 5745 Calle Real, Goleta. Returns about noon. Details here.
May 1, Santa Barbara Bicycle Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. This Saturday morning clinic will be wheel building, part 2. Cost is $20. It takes place 10:00-12:00 noon at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details here.
May 2, Cow Pie Classic, sponsored by the SoCal Interscholastic Cycling League. This is the 4th and final cross-country mountain biking race for the Southern California high school series. Nineteen teams with both boys and girls will be competing for prizes. It takes place at the Stump Grinder Dirt Club race course near Los Olivos. Details are here.
May 4, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon, Santa Barbara Bank & Trust's Community Room, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
May 4, UCSB Bike Auction, sponsored by AS BIKES committee. This silent bike auction is being held behind Storke Tower by the bike path; bidding runs 2:00-4:00 PM. Dozens of great used bikes will go to the highest bidders To preview the bikes and learn more, check the Facebook event
May 6, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
May 6, Santa Barbara Cycle Chic, sponspored by Santa Barbara Cycle Chic. This free fashon show will feature the latest bikes, clothing, accessories and gear. It's part of the FIrst Thursday and CycleMAYnia events. Live music. From 5:30-7:30 PM at De le Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara. Details here.
May 6, Bike Art Show, unsponsored. Photos and bike art, various locations in Downtown Santa Barbara.
May 6, Bike Moves, unsponsored happening. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 8:00 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
May 8 and May 22, Elings Park Trail Prep, sponsored by Multiuse Trails Coalition. Help brush trails in anticipation of the Bicycle Festival in June. Meet at the Park Office off Los Positas, work 9;00-2:00, then enjoy Chicken Ranch meal. Bring gloves, hat/helmet, long pants.
May 9, Cold Springs Trail Work, sponsored by the SB Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Meet at 8:45 at the upper trailhead of the West Fork of Cold Springs Trail to clear brush. Bring gloves, hat/helmet, water, snacks, sun screen, long pants.
May 9-14, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
May 10-16, SPF 450 Camp, sponsored by Chez Schnitz. Based in Los Alamos, this cycling tour offers 7 days of supported rides around northern Santa Barbara county. Rides range 33-80 miles with up to 5300 feet of climbing. Details here.
May 12, Bike to Bikestation Day, sponsored by Bikestation Santa Barbara. Open house 7:00-9:00 AM with coffee, free non-member bike parking for the day, raffle prizes, and speeches at 8:00 AM. In the Granada Garage at 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Bikestation info at www.bikestation.com.
May 13, UCSB Bike to Work Day, sponsored by UCSB. For UCSB staff and faculty, it's on the bikepath up from Goleta Beach for breakfast food, drinks, and raffle prizes. 7:00-9:00 AM. Details from Jamey Wagner at 893-5475.
May 15, San Antonio Creek Connector Work Party, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Trails Council. Help put finishing touches on the new trail that connects San Marcos Foothills Preserve to Tucker’s Grove. Meet at the northern end of Via Chaparral at 9:00 AM. Wear long pants, shirts, sturdy footwear, eye protection and a helmet. BBQ after at Tuckers Grove.
May 15, Childrens Festval, sponsored by the Family Service Agency. This festival offers variety of sports and art activities, including bicycle helmets at the COAST booth. It's at Alameda Park in Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
May 16, Tweed Ride, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. South Coast ride, 12:00 noon, WheelHouse, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Prizes for the tweedest.
May 16 -21, Central Coast Bike Tour, sponsored by Undiscovered Country Tours. This six-day tour is between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara, offering lots of great rides, great restaurants, and inviting inns. About 250 miles of cycling, five nights lodging, most meals, guides, van support. Details at www.udctours.com.
May 17-24, Bike Flags in Santa Barbara, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Watch for our 125 bicycle flags hanging along State Street.
May 18, Bike to School Day, sponsored by COAST. Events have been arranged at individual South Coast schools. As early May, 21 schools have registered to participate. Contact South Coast coordinator Kim Stanley-Zimmerman at kim@coast-santabarbara.org.
May 18, Santa Barbara Bike from Work Day, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This new event is at 5:00 PM, at the Farmers Market on State Street. Music, BMX stunt team, valet bike parking, rafle prizes, more. Contact Sarah Grant for details.
May 19, Cycling Jewelry Making, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Learn tricks for turning old bike parts into wearable jewelry. Materials will be provided, but extras are very welcome. Time 5:30 PM, location forthcoming.
May 19, Bike Touring in France and California, sponsored by Dave & Christine Bourgeois. Hear about their trips, watch photos, see how they pack their bikes. Time 7:30 PM, Natural History Museum, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara.
May 20-22, Street Skills for Cyclists Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class 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 on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration details are here. Direct any questions to streetskills@sbbike.org.
May 22, Bike Bazaar, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. CANCELED.
May 22, Downtown Spring Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. CANCELED.
May 22-23, Tour de Tent, unsponsored. Bike with your camping gear, family and friends to Carpinteria State Beach for an night of fun in the outdoors, return Sunday. Campground fees are covered.
May 23, Ice Cream Ride, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Ride with cycling team members from campus to Downtown Santa Barbara for a Yogurtland treat. Starts at 2:00 PM, campus location to be determined.
May 24-28, Bike to Work Week, sponsored by the Santa Ynez Valley Transit. Ride your bike as part of a SY Valley Transit trip for 50 cents, plus be eligible to win a $100 Visa card. Details at www.syvt.com.
May 25, SBCC Students Ride, sponsored by Re-Cycle Bike Awareness. Meet 10:00 AM at Ledbetter Beach, bike to Summerland for a beach day there. Info from bikesrecycle1@googlegroups.com.
May 25, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Location to be determined. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
May 25, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Dru van Hengel's home, 7:00 PM.
May 27, Bachelors on Bikes Auction and FIlm Fest, unsponsored. This is your chance to bid on an unmaried companion for a ride on a tandem bike to dinner or entertainment. At 6:30 PM, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. $8 entry includes beer. Details from Lori.
May 30-June 4, Classic Climbs of Santa Barbara, sponsored by Trek Tours. Three nights in Santa Ynez, three in Santa Barbara. Challenging classic rides 15-60 miles each day, luxurious hotels, and exquisite food and wine. Tour details here.

June 2010

June 1, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon at the Granada Garage 2nd floor conference room. It's at 1221 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Enter through the elevator to the right of the car entrance on Anacapa Street. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
June 2, Front County Trails Task Force Meeting, sponsored by the US Forest Service, and SB City and County. This meeting will focus on current trail and community outreach programs, update of the status of the Cold Spring Trail Assessment, a proposed "trail user count" on the front country trails, and talk about a work session for trail standards for user groups. It takes place at 5:30 PM, Santa Barbara County Administration Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The agenda is here.
June 3, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
June 3, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
June 5, National Trails Day, sponsored by the American Hiking Society. Help clear San Ysidro Trail, meet at Manning Park at 8:45 AM. Back to Manning Park by 2:30 PM for Chicken Ranch meal. Info here.
June 5-6, Santa Barbara Bicycle Festival, sponsored by Elings Park and others. Two days in Santa Barbara featuring cross country and downhill mountain bike racing; live music; manufacturers demos; food garden; swap meet; and vendor area. Race schedule is here. If you can volunteer, call Ed Brown at 689-8013.
June 6-11, Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. This spectacular journey through the California’s Central Coast includes fantastic cycling, luxurious accommodations, fine dining highlighting wine varietals and beautiful scenery in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez & Paso Robles. Details here.
June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25 and June 28-July 2, BMX Summer Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. For ages 5 and up. The camp is designed for riders of all abilities to improve basic skills and introduce track etiquette, while putting safety first. Each participant must bring a helmet and a functioning bike. The instructor is Chantel Blanchet, a BMX Champion. Daily 9:00 AM -3:00 PM at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
June 12, Sisquoc Road Race, sponsored by the Southern California Nevada Cycling Association. Includes the Junior Road Race Championships. Races begin at 7:30 AM, distances range from 25 to 54 miles. Details here.
June 13-18, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
June 14-18 and June 21-25, Summer Cyclers, sponsored by Santa Barbara Parks & Recreation, our Bicycle Coalition, and Bici Centro. For ages 10-14. Each day is another bike adventure. Pedal to different parts of Santa Barbara as a group while learning skills to be used for life. Bicyclists must bring a bicycle, helmet, tire patch kit, tire levers, bike pump, snack, water, and comfortable riding clothes. At Santa Barbara Junior High School, daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Details here.
June 14-18, Just Ride Camp for Individuals with Special Needs, sponsored by Page Youth Center. Hour-long sessions each day at 12:45, 1:55 and 3:05 PM daily. Volunteers sought to assist. Please contact Retta Slay at info@sbsnap.org for details or to volunteer.
June 16, Encouraging Sustainable Travel, sponsored by Caltrans and California University Transportation Centers. This free "webinar" will include presentations about survey techniques, intelligent transportation systems, means of increasing bicycling, and easing women's fear of biking. Granada Garage conference room, 1221 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, 11:00 -1:00. Details here.
June 22, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Faulkner Gallery West at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
June 25-27, Wine Country Bike Trek, sponsored by People Helping People. Join this charity ride for one or all three days. Choose a 30 or 50-mile ride each day around the Santa Ynez Valley wine region, camp nights at Midland School in Los Olivos. Info here.
June 26, Kidical Mass Santa Barbara, sponsored by Marin Sigurdson. This is the second of three Kidical Mass family bike rides in the South Coast. It starts from a location to be determined, with door prizes and safety tips, goes to the Summer Solstice Parade in Downtown Santa Barbara. Details here.
June 29, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Dru van Hengel's home, 7:00 PM.
June 29, SoCal High School Outreach Tour, sponsored by the SoCal High School Cycling League. For potential riders, coaches, teachers, or parents interested in local high school mountain bike club organization or activities. Meet at 7:00 PM, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. General info at www.socaldirt.org.

July 2010

July 1, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
July 1, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
July 3, Lompoc Bicycle Auction, sponsored by the Lompoc Police Department. Unclaimed and donated bicycles will be auctioned off. Profits will benefit the Police Explorer Post youth program. 107 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc, 9:00 AM-noon.
July 5, Dinner with ROMP cyclists, sponsored by the Range of Motion Project. Meet cyclists Greg Krupa and Pat Mathay as they bike 3500 miles from Oregon to Guatemala to raise money for ROMP, a prosthetic limb program. Look at www.rompglobal.org. No-host dinner at 6:30 at Galanga Thai Restaurant, 507 State Street, Santa Barbara. Contact Ralph Fertig, 962-1479.
July 5-9, July 12-16, Mountain Bike Skills Camp, sponsored by Elings Park and Bici Centro. Ages 7-14. Experienced instructors guide bikers through the basics of trail etiquette, riding skills and bike maintenance. Participants are required to bring a functioning mountain bike and a helmet. Daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Register at www.elingspark.org.
July 5-9, July 12-16, July 19-23 and July 26-30, BMX Summer Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. For ages 5 and up. The camp is designed for riders of all abilities to improve basic skills and introduce track etiquette, while putting safety first. Each participant must bring a helmet and a functioning bike. The instructor is Chantel Blanchet, a BMX Champion. Daily 9:00 AM -3:00 PM at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
July 6, Ride with ROMP cyclists, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Ride with ROMP cyclists (see July 5th listing) as they bike 100 miles to Santa Monica to raise money for ROMP, a prosthetic limb program. Look at www.rompglobal.org. Ride as far as you wish. Meet at Holiday Inn, 5650 Calle Real, Goleta at 8:00 AM. Details from Byron Beck, 969-1712.
July 6, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, this evening meeting will at Cody's Cafe, 4898 Hollister Avenue, Goleta. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
July 6-August 24, Learn Your Bike Class, sponsored by Bici Centro. This is an eight-week class which focuses on in-depth troubleshooting and diagnosis of bicycle repairs. Tuesday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM. 601 E. Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Program registration and details here.
July 7, Bike Challenge Press Conference, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. A presentation on last May's Bike Challenge success will be preceded by a tour around the block on the 7-person "conference bike." BIke there to join the ride, then stay for a CycleMAYnia film and award ceremony. At the MTD conference room, 550 Olive Street, Santa Barbara, 1:30 PM.
July 11-16, Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. This spectacular journey through the California’s Central Coast includes fantastic cycling, luxurious accommodations, fine dining highlighting wine varietals and beautiful scenery in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez & Paso Robles. Details here.
July 11-16, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
July 15-17, Street Skills for Cyclists Class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Learn how to cope better with traffic in an urban setting. The class 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 on-road bicycling on Saturday. The class is being held at the Granada Garage Bikestation, 1219 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Online info and registration details are here. Direct any questions to streetskills@sbbike.org.
July 17, Windmill Century, sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club. Choice of full or half or quarter century rides out of Pioneer Park in Santa Maria over lightly-traveled roads. Enjoy cycling past range land, vineyards, horse farms, hills, canyons, and yes, even windmills. Food stops, sag support, T-shirt, and Santa Maria style BBQ or vegetarian option at the end. Register and get info here.
July 17-August 21, Weld-A-Bike Course, sponsored by Bici Centro. Learn metalsmithing skills from Gary Paulder and Karl Swanson. Six Saturdays, 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Register here.
July 18, Jesusita Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Hike or bike to the top of West Jesusita Trail where the trail meets the Edision powerline road. Trail tools will be provided. Meet 9:00 AM, work to 12:00 noon. Bring a helmet, gloves, snacks, and plenty of water. Details from chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
July 18-23, Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend two nights in Morro Bay, two in Santa Ynez, and one in Santa Barbara with guided cycling every day 15-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, bicycle, helmet, and regional wines included. Details here.
July 19-23, Mountain Bike Skills Camp, sponsored by Elings Park and Bici Centro. Same as the July 12-16 camp. Register at www.elingspark.org.
July 21, Goleta Old Town Public Workshop, sponsored by the city of Goleta. As part of the city's redesign of Hollister Avenue in Old Town, people are invited to a workshop considering parking issues. What happens to parking will influence biyclist safety there. Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, 7:00 PM. Further info from George Amoon, 961-7563.
July 23-25, League Certified Instructor Seminar, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. With your LCI certificate, you will be able to teach bicycling safety throughour the US under the auspices of the League. Cost is $200 and passing the League's Traffic Skills 101 (or our Street Skills for Cyclists) class is required. It will take place in Santa Barbara. Contact Christine Bourgeois with questions at cbarreb@gmail.com.
July 27, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Faulkner Gallery West at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
July 27, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month. This one will be at Ed France's boat, 6:45 PM.

August 2010

August 1, Maintain West Fork of Cold Spring Trail, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Hike or bike (or drive) to the top of the West Fork of Cold Spring Trail where the trail meets Gibraltar Road. Trail tools will be provided for brushing and doing some minor trail tread repairs. Meet 9:00 AM, work to 12:00 noon. Bring a helmet, gloves, snacks, and plenty of water. Details from chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
August 2-6, BMX Summer Camp, sponsored by Elings Park. For ages 5 and up. The camp is designed for riders of all abilities to improve basic skills and introduce track etiquette, while putting safety first. Each participant must bring a helmet and a functioning bike. The instructor is Chantel Blanchet, a BMX Champion. Daily 9:00 AM -3:00 PM at Elings Park, 1298 Las Positas Road, Santa Barbara. Information and registration at elingspark.org.
August 3, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, 12:00 noon at the Granada Garage 2nd floor conference room. It's at 1221 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Enter through the elevator to the right of the car entrance on Anacapa Street. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
August 4, Adventure Cycling Evening, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This will celebrate the visit by Adventure Cycling executive director Jim Sayer, his wife and three young daughters. The five are bicycle touring down the Pacific Coast this summer and in their honor we will be offering an evening of bike touring presentations and chat with Jim and his crew. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM. A voluntary donation will help our education programs. Read about the 45,000-member organization at www.adventurecycling.org.
August 5, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
August 5, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
August 7, Tri-The-Bull Triathlon, sponsored by Santa Maria's Recreation and Parks Department. This sprint triathlon includes a 7-mile cycling leg. Starts at Pioneer Valley High School, 675 Panther Drive, Santa Maria. Information and registration here.
August 8, Fiesta Cruiser Ride, unsponsored. This very informal ride starts at the Dolphin Fountain at noon. Caution—excessive drinking by some riders may endanger others.
August 8, Cycle Chic Ride, sponsored by Christa Clark Jones. Get dressed up for this fun ride around Santa Barbara. Meet 2:00 PM at the Dolphin Fountain at the foot of State Street. Photos and info here.
August 8-13, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
August 12, Get Your Bike Ready to Ride, sponsored by Bici Centro. Learn the important aspects of basic and responsible bike maintenance. At Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, 7:30-9:00 PM. Cost is $20. Register online here.
August 14, 4th Annual Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by the City of Lompoc. Includes an 11-mile cycling leg. Starts at the Aquatic Center at 207 West College Avenue. Details here.
August 15, Ducky Triathlon, sponsored by 3lete. This triathlon takes place at UCSB's Campus Point. It includes a 6-mile cycling leg that takes place on Los Carneros, Hollister and Fairview roads. Details here.
August 22-27, Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend two nights in Morro Bay, two in Santa Ynez, and one in Santa Barbara with guided cycling every day 15-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, bicycle, helmet, and regional wines included. Details here.
August 23, Bikeway Plan Workshop, sponsored by the city of Buellton. An envisioned biking and walking trail across Buellton has been indentified as a desirable community asset. This public workshop will accept comments from bikers, equestrians and hikers about location and surface material. (Meeting was cancelled.)
August 24, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Faulkner Gallery West at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
August 24, Bike and Build Cyclists Celebration, sponsored by BIke and Build. A group of 32 college students will finish their 3766-mile bike trip from Boston to Santa Barbara today. They have been cycling and stopping to help build low-income housing along the way. They will arrive at Ledbetter Beach about 1:00 PM. Details here.
August 24, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors takes place the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. This one will be at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
August 24, Ben Sollee Ditch the Van Tour, sponsored by Ben Sollee. Ben is a singer/songwriter cellist who is on a cross country tour where his band will carry its equipment on Xtracycle bikes, At SOhO, Victoria Court, 1221 State Street, Santa Barbara, 8:00 PM. Info here.
August 28-29, Santa Barbara Triathlon, sponsored by many organizations. The Saturday Long Course race has a bike leg of 34 miles. The Sunday Co-ed, Women Only, and Parent Child Sprint Courses all have a 6-mile bike legs. There are free race clinics on Friday. Details and registration at http://santabarbaratriathlon.com.

September 2010

September 1, Front Country Trails Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force Meeting, sponsored by SB City, County and the Forest Service. They will consider funding for management and maintenance of the front country trails, and a trail improvement permit checklist. Meeting at 5:30 PM, County Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara.
September 2, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the De la Guerra Plaza at 7:30 PM, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
September 7, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of the month, 12:00 noon at the Granada Garage 2nd floor conference room. It's at 1221 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Enter through the elevator to the right of the car entrance on Anacapa Street. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
September 9, Get Your Bike Ready To Ride, sponsored by Bici Centro. In this clinic, you will learn all the important aspects of basic and responsible bike maintenance: fixing flats, locking up, basic adjustment and keeping your bike clean. Cost is $20, from 7:30-9:00 PM, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Register online here.
September 11, Gibraltar Time Trial, sponsored by 3LETE. This is the first of three Saturday races of the Triple-Crown Time Trial series. It starts at 8:00 AM and climbs up Gibraltar Road above Santa Barbara. Register here.
September 11, Choo Choo Ride, Sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club. This club rides takes cyclists 82 miles from Guadalupe to Santa Barbara, catching the train back. Sag support. Details on the club website.
September 11, Montecito Trails Foundation BBQ, sponsored by Montecito Trails Foundation. This event celebrates 46 years of Montecito trail work. Rides and hikes start at 9:00 AM, auction and lunch start at noon. Live music. All invited. Read more here.
September 11, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. This will be an evening pot-luck social meeting at Christine Bourgeois's house, 6:30 PM, 732 Calle Alella, Santa Barbara. Let her know what you might bring, email her at cbarreb@gmail.com.
September 12, Ducky Triathlon, sponsored by 3lete. This triathlon takes place at UCSB's Campus Point. It includes a 6-mile cycling leg that takes place on Los Carneros, Hollister and Fairview roads. Details here.
September 12-17, Vines to Coast Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 20-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
September 16, Cycling Rights and Responsibilities Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. Build the confidence to ride anywhere you want. Learn your legal rights and responsibilities on the road. No bicycle needed for this clinic. It costs $20 and takes place 7:30-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Register online here.
September 18, Figueroa Mountain Time Trial, sponsored by 3LETE. This is the second of three Saturday races of the Triple-Crown Time Trial series. It starts at 8:00 AM and climbs up Figueroa Mountain Road above Los Olivos. Register here.
September 18, Bicycle Film Festival, sponsored by Cranky's Bikes. This is the Tenth Annual Bicycle Film Festival that is being shown at 38 cities around the world, coming to Santa Barbara for the first time. At Marjorie Luke Theater, Santa Barbara Junior High School, 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara. Five shows Saturday, starting every two hours from 1:00 PM. Read about the Festival here.
September 18, Bike Handling Skills Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. Learn good bike handling skills to becoming a safer, more confident cyclist. On a parking lot, you will learn a number of skills to have a better control of your bike. Cost is $20. From 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details and online registration here.
September 19-24, Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Cycling Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend two nights in Morro Bay, two in Santa Ynez, and one in Santa Barbara with guided cycling every day 15-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, bicycle, helmet, and regional wines included. Details here.
September 21, Safe Routes to School Task Force Meeting, sponsored by COAST. The meeting will consider efforts to increase student safety for biking and walking near schools. Mental Health Assn. building, 617 Garden Street, 2nd floor conference room, Santa Barbara, 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. Further info from Eva Inbar at eva_inbar@cox.net.
September 21-November 9, Learn Your Bike, sponsored by Bici Centro. Learn how to maintain your bicycle. This 8-week course will cover different bike components each evening, 7:00-9:00 PM. For beginners or intermediate mechanics. At Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Info and online registration here.
September 25, Painted Cave-Ridge Time Trial, sponsored by 3LETE. This is the third of three Saturday races of the Triple-Crown Time Trial series. It starts at 8:00 AM and climbs up Painted Cave Road above Santa Barbara. Register here.
September 25, Annual Barbeque, sponsored by the Montecito Trails Foundation. Hikes and rides begin at 10:00 AM, followed by BBQ lunch, entertainment, dancing, and a silent auction from 12:00-3:00 PM. Funds will help maintain over 200 miles of trails. Details here.
September 25, Cycling Group Ride around Santa Barbara, sponsored by Bici Centro. You will practice your knowledge and show a full understanding of vehicular cycling during a managed group ride. It costs $20, runs 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, and starts from Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details and online registration here.
September 25, Gourmet Challenge, sponored by Jim Sobell. This group of charity rides and runs out of Santa Ynez will benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Choose from 62-mile or 31-mile rides, or 5K or 10K walk/runs. Includes rest stops, sag support, and a gourmet lunch with live music at the finish. Details and registration at www.thevineyardhouse.com. Fundraising required. Direct questions to Jim Sobell at 693-9456.
September 25, Kiwanis Chili Cookoff, sponsored by Kiwanis of Santa Barbara. This is a fund-raiser to buy helmets for South Coast kids. Free admission, chili tasting ($0.50 each), kids' face painting, crafts, vintage cars, raffle, live music, yummy food and beer for purchase. It's 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM at the Carriage and Western Art Museum, 129 Castillo (at Pershing Park). Santa Barbara. Info from Cory Woodruff 758-0206.
September 26, Carpinteria Triathlon, sponsored by the City of Carpinteria. Choose from the Olympic Course with a 40K bike ride, or the Sprint Course with a 15K bike leg. Relay teams can compete in the Olympic Course. Limited to 900 participants. Bike in mountain foothills through agricultural lands. Start and finish at Carpinteria State Beach. Details available at www.carpinteriatriathlon.com. Registration required before August 27. Contact Ann Meyer at annm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us for details.
September 28, Santa Barbara Car Free Meeting, sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and others. The project promotes car-free travel, has a website www.santabarbaracarfree.org, hosts programs and has developed a free map. At the Best Western Pepper Tree Inn 3850 State Street, Santa Barbara, from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.sponsored by Santa Barbara Car Free.
September 28, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at 12:00 noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Faulkner Gallery West at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
September 28, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Ralph Fertig's house at 7:00 PM.

October 2010

October 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of each month. This will be another evening meeting at Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant, 3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting 7:00 PM. Phone Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
October 6, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Taffy's Pizza, 2026 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM.
October 7, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
October 10, People Powered Ride, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This 30th annual ride tours the scenic Santa Barbara County wine country and surrounding hills. The start/finish is at Hans Christian Andersen Park in Solvang. Bicycling magazine rated the People Powered Ride one of the top three centuries in the nation for several years in a row. Choice of 100, 60 and 30-mile rides. Cost is $50. Register online here.
October 10, Cycle Chic, unsponsored. This is part of a worldwide movement of spiffy, stylish bicyclists out for a casual bike ride. Starts at WheelHouse, 12:00 noon, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
October 16, Ride on the Wild Side, sponsored by the Environmental Defense Center. Ride at your own pace or along with a knowledgeable guide and visit some of the local landscapes that EDC has fought to preserve. With 3 rides to choose from, 10 to 39 miles long, this event is suitable for families, casual riders, and serious cyclists. All routes will start/finish at the Environmental Defense Center, 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. Cost $20-$45. The rides will be followed with food, beverages, a raffle, and live music. More info here.
October 16, Alpha Bike Ride, sponsored by the Alpha Resource Center. Ride 40 scenic miles around Goleta and Santa Barbara. Start/finish at Girsh Park, 7068 Phelps Road, Goleta, at 7:00 AM. Your $60 donation buys an event jersey, rest stop, and raffle ticket. Info here.
October 16, Solvang Autumn Double Century, sponsored by Planet Ultra. Challenge yourself with 201 miles and 10,300 feet of climbing starting in Solvang. A spectacular 200 mile route in Southern California's most scenic and most popular cycling region. Details here.
October 17-22, Bicycle Tour of Solvang Wine Country, sponsored by Cycling Escapes. Each day has a challenging ride, totaling 409 miles over six days, with 26,000 feet of climbing. Base hotel is in Solvang, with dining at various restaurants. Shuttle service from Santa Barbara airport. Information here.
October 20, Ellwood Bridge Workshop, moved to October 27, look there.
October 23, Santa Barbara Century, sponsored by Kalon Kelley. Riders of the Century or the Metric Century ride will experience a beautiful venue of beaches and mountains in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria and Goleta. The Metric Century is 62 miles with 3800 feet of climbing, while the Century ride is 100 miles with 9600 feet of climbing. Rides start 7:00-9:00 AM. Half of the profits will benefit our Bici Centro program. Cost is $65. Details and registration here.
October 23, Kinetic Sculpture Race, numerous sponsors. This fun race with human-pedaled vehicles is pure joy. The hand-constructed "sculptures" have to successfully navigate roads, sand, mud and water. Ventura harbor, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. Details here.
October 23, Ride for Youth, sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Boys & Girls Club and YMCA. This fundraiser gives you the choice of 10, 25, or 50-mile routes out of Old Orcutt. There will be music, food, wine and more for all, whether they are riding or not. Registration info here.
October 23-24, 24 Hours of Halloween, sponsored by Stump Grinder Dirt Club. More than a race, it's costumes, treats, pumplin carving, movies, live music, food and more. Race runs noon on Saturday to noon on Sunday. Loop is 10.5 miles with one steep descent. Details here.
October 24-31, Classic Climbs of Santa Barbara, sponsored by Trek Travel. Ride options 15-60 miles each day with climbs averaging 2900 feet. Rides on Figueroa Mountain and Casitas Pass are included. Three nights in Santa Ynez, then another three in Santa Barbara. Challenge yourself by day and pamper yourself at nigh. Details and registration here.
October 24-29, Morro Bay to Santa Barbara Cycling Tour, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend two nights in Morro Bay, two in Santa Ynez, and one in Santa Barbara with guided cycling every day 15-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, bicycle, helmet, and regional wines included. Details here.
October 24-29, Santa Barbara and the Santa Ynez Valley Bike Tour, sponsored by WomanTours. Spend three nights in Santa Barbara and two in Santa Ynez with rides each day 22-69 miles. Van support, most meals, trained guides. Details and registratrion here.
October 26, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Meeting at noon, fourth Tuesday of each month. Faulkner Gallery West at the Santa Barbara Library, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Eva Inbar, 964-0472 for details.
October 26, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at Erika Lindemann's home 7:00 PM.
October 27, Ellwood Bridge Workshop, sponsored by the city of Goleta. This is a follow-up workshop to consider alternative locations for a proposed bridge for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists. It will crosss Highway 101 and the railroad somewhere between Storke Road and Winchester Canyon. Computer simulations of how the traffic patterns will change will be shown. Brandon School, 195 Brandon Drive, Goleta, 5:00-8:00 PM.
October 29-31, YSC Tour de Pink, sponsored by the Young Survival Coalition. This is either a one-day ride in Santa Barbara on October 30, or a three-day tour starting in Newbury Park, including two nights in Santa Barbara, then ending in Point Mugu State Park. Benefits the YSC Young Survival Coalition nonprofit dedicated to young women affected by breast cancer. Details at www.ysctourdepink.org.
October 30, Front Country Trails Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force, sponsored by SB City & County, and the Forest Service. This special work session will run 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. It will consider the mission and goals of the FCT program and trail use conflict response options for the long-term management of the trails. Louise Lowry Davis Center 1232 De la Vina Street, Santa Barbara. Agenda is here.
October 30, Cyclocross Race, sponsored by 3LETE and Kalyra Winery. The race course is a 2.2-mile loop through the Kalyra Winery Vineyard with rolling hills and one steep climb at the finish of each lap. Race takes place rain or shine. Details here.

November 2010

November 1-7, 5th Annual Women's Training Camp, sponsored by Revolution Coaching. Whether you are a recreational rider, new to racing, or a seasoned veteran, this camp will take you further. Dostie Bausch, Jill Gass, Lisa Tonello, and Sonia Ross will staff the camp. Fully-supported 3-5 hour rides each da out of Los Olivos. Lodging and all meals included. Details are here.
November 2, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of each month. This will be our election meeting at 12:00 noon, Granada Garage conference room, 1221 Anacapa Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara. Phone Wilson Hubbell, 683-1240 or email him at wilsonhubbell@aol.com.
November 4, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the first Thursday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara, at 1:00 PM.
November 4, COAST Annual Fall Gathering, sponsored by the Coalition for Sustainable Transportation. Refreshments, good company, annual award all at the Inn of the Spanish Garden, 915 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, 5:30-7:30. More at www.coast-santabarbara.org.
November 4, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
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 Buellton. Roving sag support, food stops, vendor expo, optional barbecue at end. Information online here or phone 562-690-9693.
November 11, Get Your Bike Ready To Ride, sponsored by Bici Centro. In this clinic, you will learn all the important aspects of basic and responsible bike maintenance: fixing flats, locking up, basic adjustment and keeping your bike clean. Cost is $20, from 7:30-9:00 PM, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Register online here.
November 13, Solvang's Finest Century, sponsored by Planet Ultra. A 100-mile ride around scenic Santa Ynez Valley hills. T-Shirt, goodie bag, 4 rest stops, roving sag, and post-ride buffet lunch provided. Benefit for the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Details here.
November 13, UCSB Triathlon Relay, sponsored by 3LETE and UCSB Triathlon Team. Form a team of three people each one of which does a swim, 6-mile bike ride, and 1.5-mile run, before the subsequent team member starts. Preference will be given to UCSB Triathlon Team members, then open to the public. Information is here.
November 13-14, UCSB Cowpie Classic, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. Two days of collegiate and non-collegiate off-road races starting at 9:00 AM Saturday. Camping available Friday/Saturday nights. At Chamberlin Ranch near Los Olivos. Details here.
November 14-19, Vines to Coast Santa Barbara Cycling Package, sponsored by Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours. Spend 3 nights in Solvang, then 2 nights in Santa Barbara with cycling every day 25-35 miles, or more if you wish. Gourmet lunches, fine dining, deluxe accommodations, vehicle support, and local wines. Details here.
November 14, Cold Spring Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. The work project begins at 8:45 AM at the upper West Fork of Cold Spring trail head on Gibraltar Road, and will end about 12:00 noon. Tools are supplied, but bring your helmet, gloves, plenty of water and snacks. Details from Chris Orr at chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
November 14, Cycle Chic Ride, sponsored by Crista Clark jones. This is part of a worldwide movement of spiffy, stylish bicyclists out for a casual bike ride. Starts at WheelHouse, 12:00 noon, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
November 17, Smart Growth and Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Webinar, sponsored by the APBP. The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals is presenting another "webinar" that considers how likely walkable, bicycle-friendly communities will be the new gold standard for US planners. Free at 12:00 noon, Santa Barbara city Public Works conference room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara.
November 17-18, UCSB Bike Gripe, sponsored by AS BIKES committee. If you work or study at UCSB, stop by the BIKES table in front of the UCen to tell them where bicycling problems exist so they can prioritize their efforts. Wednesday, 12:00 noon-2:00 PM. Thursday 2:00-4:00 PM.
November 18, Cycling Rights and Responsibilities Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. Build the confidence to ride anywhere you want. Learn your legal rights and responsibilities on the road. No bicycle needed for this clinic. It costs $20 and takes place 7:30-9:00 PM at Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Register online here.
November 20, Dirt Club Cyclocross, sponsored by SG Productions. This is a first time event and if you don't have a cross bike, use your mountain bike. Clinic for beginners at 8:00 AM. Free Kids Kross Race at 2:15 PM. Other races throughout the day. Music, food, camping at Chamberlin Ranch near Los Olivos. Details here.
November 20, Bike Handling Skills Clinic, sponsored by Bici Centro. Learn good bike handling skills to becoming a safer, more confident cyclist. On a parking lot, you will learn a number of skills to have a better control of your bike. Cost is $20. From 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details and online registration here.
November 20, Cycling Group Ride around Santa Barbara, sponsored by Bici Centro. You will practice your knowledge and show a full understanding of vehicular cycling during a managed group ride. It costs $20, runs 10:00 AM-12:00 noon, and starts from Bici Centro, 601 East Montecito Street, Santa Barbara. Details and online registration here.
November 30, COAST General Meeting, sponsored by COAST. The Coalition for Sustainable Transportation will hold a meeting to discuss Plan SB, 101 operational improvements, Cleveland school project, and redesign of Old Town Goleta. Meet at 12:00 noon, Santa Barbara Public Library, West Gallery, 30 East Anapamu Street.
November 30, Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This meeting for our Board members and Advisors will take place at 7:00 PM at Dave Bourgeois home.

December 2010

December 1, Front Country Trails Task Force Meeting, sponsored by the US Forest Service, and SB City and County. This public meeting will consider trail management, trail maintenance, and 2011 funding. It takes place at 5:30 PM, Santa Barbara County Administration Building, Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. The agenda is here.
December 2, Bike Moves, unsponsored ride. Join Santa Barbara's First Thursday events with an easygoing ride that obeys traffic laws. The theme will be "Bikemare Before Christmas." Meet at the WheelHouse at 7:30 PM, 528 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Read about it here.
December 4, Holiday Bike Assembly, sponsored by Kids and Bikes Foundation. Each December, hundreds of bikes and helmets are given to needy children through South Coast charities. This year, 700 bikes will be given away and volunteers are needed to help assemble them. Bring allen and socket wrenches, plus phillips screwdrivers to 329 Vereda Del Ciervo, Goleta, starting at 10:00 AM. Read about it here.
December 6, Bike Events Meeting, sponsored by Traffic Solutions. This will mostly deal with CycleMAYnia events for 2011, but include discussions of other things before then. Rusty's Pizza, 15 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM.
December 7, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Meeting the first Tuesday of each month. This will feature a presentation about biking in the Yucatan, plus updates on everything else. Meeting at 12:00 noon, Granada Garage conference room, 1221 Anacapa Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara.
December 12-13, Dirt Club Winter Race Weekend, sponsored by SG Productions. Cross-country races Saturday, downhill races Sunday at Chamberlin ranch near Los Olivos. Camping available. Details here.
December 15, Education Committee Meeting, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Bici Centro. Takes place the third Wednesday of each month. The Education Committee coordinates League Certified Instructors and other volunteers for Safe Routes to School activities, adult mechanics classes, street skills classes, youth mechanics, and more. Managed by Christine Bourgeois, reach her at cbarreb@gmail.com. Meet at Muddy Waters coffee shop, 508 East Haley Street, Santa Barbara, 5:00 PM.
December 18, Christmas Bike Distribution, sponsored by Village Dirtbags. Each year since 2006, bicycles and helmets have been given to families of Vandenberg AFB's deployed service members. Join the fun event at Bicycles Unlimited, 660 North H Street, Lompoc, from 10:00 AM-12:00 noon. Read about the club and its activities here.