March 2011 Changing Gears

DBC welcomes its new members!

March Madness numbers are as low as they have ever been! Sign up!

Due to the steady decline in member participation in the Jersey Ride Program, it has been abolished by Board directive. In its place is the creation of a "Coffee Social Program" aimed towards daily scheduled club rides and public service volunteer efforts. The new Program is under the direction of the Tour Director.

Pancakes on Sunday March 6th at the West Plainfield Fire Department.

A new touring policy has been created.

Jan Bridge offers suggestions for those new to cycling and to March Madness. It's not just for the century-a-day set!

Time to nail-down your favorite volunteer spot for May's Double Century!

What does philanthropy have to do with Davis Bike Club? by Barbara Anderson, philanthropy director

A prose poem by Toni Terhaar Kanz

Davis Bicycles! will be sponsoring bike rodeos at the elementary schools this Spring. Volunteers are needed. Read on to find out more!

Jacquie Phelan will hold a clinic and a discussion at the Hall of Fame this month.

John L. Leroux shares his thoughts on the rewards of climbing.

A "flat-ish" ride that begins in Napa.

This March, there will be two offerings of the “Pretty Cool” series of rides (based in Livermore, CA): Pretty terrain, cool weather.

Jan Bridge sees connecting the Davis elementary schools makes for a good way to burn the miles in March and learn Davis neighborhoods. Especially good in threatening weather.

It may be the so-called "Tour de Trash" but there's a lot to like.

John Hess offers his favorite ride. And it isn't what you might think...