February 2005

• February 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.
• February 2, Paul Sanchez returns. After biking around the US, local resident Paul Sanchez will celebrate his return home after seven months and 10,000 miles on the road. The reception ceremony will be in front of the Biltmore Hotel in Montecito at noon. His ride supported children with learning disabilities. Read about his trip at www.perimeter.us.
• February 4, "Emmanuel's Gift" movie, part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. World premier of this story of a handicapped man Emmanuel Yeboah who bicycled across Ghana. His goal was to raise funds and awareness of the plight of physically challenged individuals. Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, the movie will show at the Victoria Street Theater at 3:30 PM, and Yeboah and the filmmakers will attend. If you don't have a Festival pass, you can wait in line at the Victoria Street Theater on the afternoon of the showing with the hope that there will be room. It is recommended to be there an hour early. Film site is www.emmanuelsgift.com.
• February 5, Jesusita Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Trails Alliance. This is the second of two days to repair storm damage to the Jesusita Trail. Volunteers will clear out debris, add erosion control features and fix washouts. Meet at the trailhead just above Cater Filtration Plant at 8:30 AM and be out on the trail by 9:00 AM at the latest. Please sign up ahead of time via email to ray@sb-outdoors.org so we can plan for tools, etc. Bring lunch, water, gloves and enthusiasm; wear long pants, sturdy shoes or boots, eye protection and a helmet. More info at www.sbtrails.org.
• February 6, Mothballs Criterium, sponsored by Echelon Cycling. There will be prizes worth $2400 given away at this Goleta series of races. Races begin at 8:00 AM along a 0.6-mile loop course. Application details online at www.socalcycling.com/RaceAnn/2005/mothballs.pdf or phone Mark Musicant 966-4554 or markmusicant@cox.net.
• February 6, "Emmanuel's Gift" movie, sponsored by Santa Barbara International Film Festival. See description above for February 4th. The movie will show at the Metro 4 Theater, 618 State Street, Santa Barbara at 1:45 PM. Film site is www.emmanuelsgift.com.
• February 8, 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.
• February 12-13, Trail Building School, sponsored by IMBA and the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. IMBA's Trail Care Crew is acclaimed as the most knowledgeable trail maintenance crew worldwide. This free two day class will focus on building and maintaining sustainable trails—trails that are environmental friendly, control water flow, reduce user conflicts, and improve all users enjoyment. Saturday morning will take place in Goleta and will consist of in class lecture, slides, questions, and training; the afternoon will have hands-on trail layout and design of a new trail at Elings Park. Sunday will be all hands-on trail building construction and repair techniques on the same Elings Park trail. Details at www.sbmtv.org/imbaflyer.pdf or from Chuck Anderson at mtbchuck@cox.net.
• January 23, Safe Routes to School meeting, sponsored by COAST, the Bicycle Coaition, and others. 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. 1:00-2:30 PM at the Louise Lowry Davis Center, 1232 De La Vina Street, Santa Barbara. Direct questions to Jessica Scheeter at jessica.scheeter@verizon.net.
• February 24, De Anza Trail Ceremony, sponored by various trail groups. The Juan Bautista de Anza migrating group of 300 soldiers and pioneers from Mexico to found San Francisco spent a night east of Carpinteria on February 24, 1776. There will be a sign dedication commorating their stop at 1:00 PM at Rincon County Park.

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March 2005

• March 1, Bicycle Coalition 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 5-6, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by the SB 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 an optional 6 hours of on-road bicycling. The class will take place 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, Chuck Anderson and Susan McLaughlin are the teachers, and it will be held at the David Gebhard Room, Community Development and Public Works Building, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. Optional Sunday on-street followup day from 10:00 AM -4:00 PM. Registration details are online in PDF format at www.sbbike.org/docs/Street-Skills.pdf. Contact is Nancy Mulholland at nmulhol04@yahoo.com or 563-9073.
• March 5, Trail Maintenance Day, sponsored by the Trails Alliance. Weather permitting, volunteers will clear and maintain local trails. Meet at the Jesusita Cater water Treatment Plant (top of San Roque) trailhead at 8:30 AM. Bring lunch, plenty of water and lots of enthusiasm! Wear long pants, sturdy shoes or boots and bring gloves, eye protection and a helmet (bike helmets are fine). To sign up ahead of time or learn more, email Chris Orr at chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
• March 5, The Gaucho Classic, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. This is a collegiate competition taking place in the Sisquoc area. Individual time trials start at 8:00 AM. Road races begin at 10:00 AM. Details at http://ucsbcycling.org/upload/ucsbrr05.pdf.
• March 6, Not the IV Ghetto Crit, sponsored by UCSB Cycling. This is a collegiate competition that was to be held in downtown Isla Vista, but a surf shop protested. So it will be at Goleta Research Park instead, starting at 9:00 AM. Details at http://ucsbcycling.org/upload/ucsbcrit05.pdf.
• March 6, Bicycle Swap Meet, sponsored by Java Station. Buy what you want, sell what you don't need: vintage, road, mountain and BMX bikes and parts. Enjoy a tri-tip BBQ and live blues band. Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara. For info and space reservation, phone Java Station at 681-0202.
• March 8, Annual Meeting, sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Trails Council. Everybody is invited to join Trails Council members in honoring Michael Feeney with the annual Environmental Award for his work with the Land Trust of Santa Barbara County. Eva Inbar, local bicycling and walking advocate will speak. The program will showcase Land Trust accomplishments. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 E Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM.
• March 12, 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 12, Ellwood Mesa Celebration, sponsored by Friends of Ellwood Coast & Ellwod School. Thirty years in the saving, this preserved coastal land is a legacy from the present our future. Upcoming trails will support bicycling for commuting and recreation. Live music, children's activities, guided tours, lunch, and displays. To reserve free lunch, RSVP by March 5 to ellwoodparty@yahoo.com. The event will be at Ellwood School, 7686 Hollister Avenue, Goleta from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
• March 12-13, Choo Choo Century, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. Take the train to San Luis Obispo on Saturday, spend the night in Pismo Beach and bike back to the Santa Barbara area on Sunday. Cost of $85 includes train, motel, transport of bikes and baggage to SLO and back. Membership in GVCC required and applications due February 5th. Details from Lori at 964-5822 or lhhaney@cox.net.
• March 14, San Jose Creek Bikepath meeting, sponsored by the City of Goleta. This Goleta Planning Agency hearing will provide information about the "mitigated negative declaration" study for the City's portion of the proposed bikepath south of Hollister Avenue. What they are saying is that, while there are some environmental problems, they can be mitigated by suggested actions. There will be a representative from the County ready to discuss their section of the path that will continue south and connect with the Obern Trail east of Goleta Beach. Goleta Union School District, 401 North Fairview Avenue, Goleta at 6:00 PM.
• March 19, Elings Park Trail construction, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. This is a continuation of the Santa Barbara trail started during the IMBA Trail School Weekend. Help prep the trail for your everyday fun and this summer's race. Please bring your own water and sunscreen; wear long pants and a helmet (your bike helmet is OK, or use one of their hardhats). For more information contact Dave Phreaner at phreaner3@cox.net or visit www.sbmtv.org.
• March 21, Santa Barbara Bikestation meeting, sponsored by the City of Santa Barbara. This is an opportunity to look at the proposed Bikestation that will be part of the Granada Garage parking structure currently under construction. New plans for secure bike parking will be presented and bicyclists will be asked to comment on additional facilities they might want there. Meeting at 6:00 PM at the Santa Barbara Public Library, Townley Room, 40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Direct questions to Dru van Hengel at 564-5544 or dvanhengel@santabarbaraca.gov.
• March 25, Critical Mass Bike Ride. This is a new evening monthly Santa Barbara event that the Bicycle Coalition has been asked to list here. There have been all kinds of Critical Mass bike rides around the world, ranging from fun, law-abiding group rides to lawless in-your-face protests that have involved violence. We hope that this ride will be the former. Make sure your bike has legal lights and reflectors for nighttime riding. Meet at the Alameda Park Gazebo in Santa Barbara at 5:00 PM; ride leaves at 5:30. Direct questions to organizer Joe Rinehart at criticalmass@democracyuprising.org.
• March 26, Solvang Double Century, sponsored by Planet Ultra. A whole 200 miles from Solvang Morro Bay and back. Riders must be pre-registered; starting in waves between 5:30 and 7:30 AM, depending on your estimated total time. Five rest stops along the way. Elevation gain is only 750 feet, although Drum canyon comes along mile 175. Further information at www.planetultra.com/solvang.
• March 28-April 3, Solvang Spring Tour, sponsored by Planet Ultra. Six days of rides out of Solvang, each ride 50-100 miles long, returning to Solvang each night. They promise unique back roads that other organized tours miss. Unsupported except for a check point during the one century day. Elevation gains vary from 2900-5700 feet, distances from 50-112 miles. Details at www.planetultra.com/sst/index.html.
• March 31, Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors meeting. We will be meeting to discuss important issues dealing with bicycling. Meeting 7:00 PM at Nancy Mulholland's home.

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April 2005

• April 3, Spring Hazard Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by the UCBS Triathlon Team. This used to be "Splash & Dash," however last 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. Post race refreshments and ceremony. Registration details at http://ucsbtriathlon.org/race, or phone 965-1782.
• April 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. This is another one of our evening meetings. There will be an optional no-host dinner at 6:00 PM, with our meeting following at 7:00. Sizzler Restaurant, 5555 Hollister Road, Goleta. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• April 9, Elings Park Trail work, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Help build some trail features on the new Elings Park Trail. Meet near the BMX track by 9:00, look for bike helmets and tools. Bring water, lunch, helmet, gloves, wear long pants. Tools will be supplied. Details from Dave Phreaner at phreaner3@cox.net.
• April 12, Santa Barbara Car Free Meeting, sponsored by the APCD, the Bicycle Coalition and other partners. The purpose of the group is 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 Upham Hotel, 1404 De la Vina Street, in Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM. Details from Mary Byrd at 961-8833 or byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
• April 20, Corps of ReDiscovery Film, sponsored by Santa Barbara Middle School. Last year, a group of students from Santa Barbara Middle School went on a bike trip that followed Lewis and Clark's trek across the country. Bret Suding and John Seigel Boettner have created a film that documents the bike tour. It's at 7:30 PM at the School, 2300 Garden Street, Santa Barbara.
• April 22-24, Firestone Mountain Bike Weekend, sponsored by RideSB and Stump Grinder Production. This weekend features registration and course pre-riding on Friday; Chamberlin Ranch Downhill and Dirt Criterium on Saturday; and State Championship series Cross Country Race and the free Youth Series Kids Race on Sunday. 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.
• April 23, Santa Barbara Earth Day, sponsored by the Community Environmental Council. The most pleasant festival in Santa Barbara. It runs from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the County Courthouse in Downtown Santa Barbara. We will once again have our booth, bike parking, and bike check-ups. For festival details, look at www.communityenvironmentalcouncil.org/earthday.
• April 23-24, Southern California Bicycle Expo. Celebrate the sport and lifestyle of bicycling at the ninth annual Southern California Bicycle Expo, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Includes bike rides for adults and kids, indoor bike test track, stunts and trials riders. Details at www.bikeshow.com.
• April 29, Critical Mass Bike Ride, sponsored by nobody. There have been all kinds of Critical Mass bike rides around the world, ranging from fun, law-abiding group rides to lawless in-your-face protests that have involved violence and arrests. This monthly ride started in March, and was mostly law-abiding. Meet at the Alameda Park Gazebo in Santa Barbara at 5:00 PM. Direct questions to 450-5252.
• April 29-30, Parade of Green Buildings, sponsored by the Sustainability Project. The Bicycle Coalition is offering a bike ride that includes 9 of the 15 commercial, residential and gardening sites that encompass sustainable building or management practices. You can do the bike ride by yourself, or join a group on the 30th. Ride details here. Other details at: www.sustainabilityproject.org.

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May 2005

• May 3, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Note location change to Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 E Anapamu Street, Townley Room (downstairs), Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• May 6-8, Sisquoc River Backpack Maintenance Trip, sponsored by Los Padres Forest Association. Backpack in Friday, work Saturday, and backpack out Sunday. A complete BBQ meal is supplied Saturday night. There's about one mile of brushing left to reach South Fork Station. The Upper Sisquoc is really beautiful this time of year. Meet at the Ranger station in Santa Maria at 8:00 AM on Friday and carpool to the trail head from there. Contact Mike Smith at 605-1735.
• May 7, Rattlesnake Project, sponsored by the Trails Alliance. Mostly brushing but possibly some tread work. Please wear long pants and shirts, trail shoes, gloves, eye protection and a helmet (bike helmets are fine). Bring lunch and enthusiasm. We'll have water and Gatorade for you. Meet at Skofield Park at 9:00 AM. Direct questions to ray@sbtrails.org.
• May 7, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by SB City College's Adult Education. 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. The class, open to adults 18 years old or older, will take place 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, at the Schott Center, Room 29, 310 West Padre Street, Santa Barbara. You can register beforehand at the Schott Center, or on the day of the class. The instructor is Nancy Mulholland; if you have questions, contact her at nmulhol04@yahoo.com or 563-9073.
• May 14-22, Bike Week 2005, sponsored by the SB Bicycle Coalition. A week of activities for people who bicycle. Our Bike Week flags will be flying on State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara. Bike T-shirts will be available for purchase this year at various events. See major Bike Week events that follow.
• May 14-22, Bike to the Zoo, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Zoo. Bike there during Bike Week, show your helmet at the entry, get $1 off admission. Check out the new snow leopards. Zoo information at www.santabarbarazoo.org.
• Mary 14, Elings Park Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers.This is a continuation of work on the new trails at Elings Park. We will be brushing, doing dirt work, then riding these great new trails afterwords! Bring long pants, helmet, sunscreen, water, and lunch. Tools supplied. More info at www.sbmtv.org.
• May 14, Beginner's Ride to Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This easy ride from Goleta Coffee at Von's Turnpike will go to the Farmer's Market in Downtown Santa Barbara. Begins at 9:30 AM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.
• May 14, 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 and offer inexpensive helmets for kids.
• May 14, Bike Week Celebration, sponsored by the Bicycle Coalition. World cycling tourist Willie Weir will be the featured entertainer presenting The Bad Road: Cycling Turkey at this catered dinner event at the Chase Palm Park Center, 236 East Cabrillo Boulevard in Santa Barbara. It starts at 6:00 PM and includes bicycling awards. Look here for details.
• May 15, What Matters Most with Willie Weir, sponsored by SB City College's Adult Education. Adventure cyclist Willie Weir will talk about what matters most in life and how acting on those values effects our lives. Located at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 21 West Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Registration starts at 1:00 PM, presentation and discussion from 1:30-3:30.
• May 17, 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 18, Bike to Work Day, sponsored by Traffic Solutions and others. Thirteen events at different times and locations throughout Santa Barbara County. Additional business sites are being sought. Site details are at www.sbbikeweek.com/Bike_B2WD.htm.
• May 18, Old San Marcos Climb, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This challenging bike ride from Tuckers Grove County Park will climb up Old San Marcos Road. Begins at 5:30 PM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.
• May 19, Touring by Bike, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. Learn from expert touring cyclists what's involved in choosing a commercial tour or do-it-yourself, packing, loaded touring or touring light, group or alone, how to choose routes, and lots more. Presentations by Wilson and Gail Hubbell, Nancy Mulholland, and Mark Sapp. Even if you're not the touring kind, you'll enjoy hearing the adventures that it can bring. Java Station, 4447 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, 6:00 PM. Details from Mulholland at nmulhol04@yahoo.com.
• May 20-22, Sisquoc River Backpack Maintenance Trip, sponsored by Los Padres Forest Association. Backpack in Friday, work Saturday, and backpack out Sunday. A complete BBQ meal is supplied Saturday night. There's about one mile of brushing left to reach South Fork Station. The Upper Sisquoc is really beautiful this time of year. Meet at the Ranger station in Santa Maria at 8:00 AM on Friday and carpool to the trail head from there. Contact Mike Smith at 605-1735.
• May 21, Re-imagining Goleta Valley, sponsored by the Sustainability Project and others. Help craft a better Goleta Valley by participating in this workshop. Work with professionals to create a map and set of principles to guide future planning in the community. Wake Center Auditorium, 300 North Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Details online at www.thesustainabilityproject.org.
• May 21, SBMTV Jesusita Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. The Trail Volunteers continue over ten years of local trail maintenance the 3rd Saturday of each month. Starting at 8:00 AM, at the Jesusita Trail head near Cater Water Treatment Plant on San Roque Road, Santa Barbara. Information at www.sbmtv.org.
• May 21, Casitas Pass Trek, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This challenging ride from Carpinteria High School will climb up Casitas Pass Road, around Casitas Lake, and return to Carpinteria via Ventura and the Coast. Begins at 9:00 AM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.
• May 22, Shop Goleta Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This ride begins at Starbuck's Coffee at Fairview Center in Goleta, goes to the Camino Real Farmer's Market Goleta. Begins at 9:00 AM. More ride info at www.goletabike.org.

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June 2005

• June 1-30, Team Bike Challenge 2005, sponsored by SBCAG's Traffic Solutions. Form a team of 5 within your corporation or organization in Santa Barbara County. Bike commute as often as possible, keep track online, and win prizes like a wine tasting touror whale watching excursion. Contest starts June 1st, but you can join it part way into the month too. Go here for details.
• June 4, National Trails Day, sponsored by the Trails Alliance. Help clean up slides on the Jesusita Trail between Seven Falls and Inspiration Point. Meet at the Santa Barbara Mission at 8:00 AM, then carpool to the work area. Information from Kerry Kellogg at kkellogg@fs.fed.us.
• June 4-5, Road Race Championships, sponsored by Team Tailwinds. Saturday there's a Masters' championship for Southern California and Nevada; Sunday, the parallel Elite championship races will be held. Total prize value $6650. They will take place at Vandenberg Air Force Base where security will be strict. Preregistration is required. Depending on category, races will be 38, 74, or 109 miles long. Details are online at http://www.teamtailwinds.com/race05.html or by phone at 440-7102.
• June 6-11, AIDS Lifecycle, sponsored by the AIDS Foundation and others. This San Francisco to Los Angeles ride spends two days in Santa Barbara County. Fully supported ride includes camping each night, all meals, nightly entertainment, bike maintenance, and more. Go to www.aidslifecycle.org for details.
• June 7, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• June 9, Santa Ynez Valley Time Trial, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free 8.5-mile time trial will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 6:00 PM. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
• June 11, Santa Barbara Bicycle Festival, sponsored by Elings Park and others. A full day in Santa Barbara featuring BMX racing, demos and open riding; cross country and downhill mountain bike racing; kids racing; bike swap meet; live music; food and beer garden; and vendor area. Go to www.santabarbarabikefest.com for details.
• June 18, Monthly Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. The Trail Volunteers continue over ten years of local trail maintenance the 3rd Saturday of each month. Starting at 8:00 AM, location to be determined. Information at www.sbmtv.org.
• June 18-19, Golden State BMX Qualifier, sponsored by Golden State BMX. This is one of 8 Qualifier BMX races in the state; 6 are needed to race for the Championship on October 9. Elings Park, Santa Barbara, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Information at www.sbbmx.com.
• June 20, Andy Singer on Transportation Politics, sponsored by HopeDance. Cartoonist and transportation activist Andy Singer will speak & show slides of his cartoons, historical photos, and illustrations of good and bad urban design. He will describe our current domination by cars, and tell us how to redirect our society to walking, biking and transit. The presentation is at the Faulkner Room at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 30 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM. Read about Andy at www.andysinger.com, and about HopeDance newspaper at www.hopedance.org.
• June 22, Public Transportation forum, sponsored by the Sierra Club. Subtitled "The fight for alternatives to the automobile, and why we should care," this evening forum will emphasize funding public buses for getting people out of their cars. Speakers are Grant House, Robert Bernstein, Miguel Ramirez, and Eva Inbar. Time for discussion will be available. It's at the Faulkner Room at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 30 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM.
• June 24-26, Bike for Breath, sponsored by the American Lung Association. Ride all three days or just on Saturday, June 25th. Pedal at your own pace on quiet country roads in the Santa Ynez Valley, 30-50 miles a day. Support stops every 10 miles, and roving support vehicles. Camping on Figueroa Mountain with entertainment at night. Phone 963-1426 or email donna@lungsbvc.org for details.
• June 30, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free race will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 4:30 PM, then ride as a group to the start. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.

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July 2005

• July 5, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. This is another evening meeting, this time meeting at Rusty's Pizza, 15 East Cabrillo Boulevard, Santa Barbara. Optional no-host dinner at 6:00, meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• July 7, Street Skills for Cyclists, sponsored by the SB 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 an optional 6 hours of on-road bicycling. The class will take place 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Dru van Hengel and Bob Zimels are the teachers, and it will be held at the David Gebhard meeting room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. An optional follow-up on-road class will take place on Saturday, July 9. Registration details are online in PDF format at www.sbbike.org/docs/Street-Skills.pdf. More info from CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
• July 14, Santa Ynez Valley Time Trial, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free 8.5-mile time trial will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 6:00 PM. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
• July 16, Bikes for the World Gathering, sponsored by your Bicycle Coalition. Meet informally with Craig Annear, a life-long bicyclist who recently retired after 21 years of legal service with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. Craig is on the advisory committee of Bikes for the World, based in Virginia, that sends containers of used bikes to people who need them. Meet at Alameda Park's Kids World in Downtown Santa Barbara, 10:00 AM. Look for fellow bicyclists at the tables and benches there. For background on Bikes for the World, check out www.bikesfortheworld.org.
• July 16, 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, chicken, or vegetarian option, at the end. Phone 922-4864 or get info at www.tailwindsbc.org.
• July 16, Semana Nautica Criterium, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Club and Stump Grinder Production. There will be over $5000 in cash and prizes. Races start at 8:00 AM at the Goleta's Santa Barbara Research Park. At noon, a free Kids Series Race begins. Details online at www.ridesb.com.
• July 16, Semana Nautica Duathlon, sponsored by Santa Barbara Action Pro. Choose from two different run/bike/run events. The long course has a 30K bike leg, the short course has a 17K bike leg. Both start at 8:00 AM from the Santa Barbara East Beach Bathhouse on Cabrillo Boulevard. For information, phone 962-3627, email jose@sbactionpro.com, or check online at www.sbactionpro.com.
• July 18-29, Kid's Triathlon Camp, sponsored by Santa Barbara Action Pro. This two-week camp promotes triathlon activities for fun and health. Open to kids age 7-14. This prepares kids for the optional July 30th competition in Santa Barbara. Camp information at 564-5422 or email Jose Gonzalez at Jose@sbactionpro.com.
• July 22, Remember Willi Hart, sponsored by brother Brian Hart. This memorial evening celebrates the 50th birthday of Willi Hart, long time manager of the Associated Students' Bike Shop at UCSB. Willi passed away earlier this year, but is fondly remembered by thousands whose lives he touched. Meet at Piranha Sushi Bar, 714 State Street, Santa Barbara, 7:00 PM. More about Willi at www.willihart.com.
• July 23, Upper Romero Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. This is another Trail Care Series of maintenance projects. Bike trailers will be used to carry tools to the work area. Meet at the Romero trailhead at 8:00 AM, clear brush until it's too hot, then enjoy a meal from Santa Barbara Chicken Ranch. Bring water, food, sunscreen, and long pants/shirt. Email Paul Herning at pherning@cox.net for more information or to sign up.
• July 23, Gibraltar Hill Climb, sponsored by Echelon Santa Barbara. Part of their Hill Climb series of self-timed competitions. Meet at Scofield Park at 8:30 AM to ride to El Cielito, where the official start is at 9:00 AM. More club details at www.echelonsantabarbara.org.
• July 25-August 5, Kid's Triathlon Training Camp, sponsored by Momemtum 4 Life. For kids aged 6-12, this camp is two hours a day at UCSB. Cycling training will be on the nearby bikepath. Camp focus is to educate and train children in the sport of triathlons while incorporating safety, sportsmanship, and fun. Taught by triathletes Marcie Kjoller and Dawn Schroeder. A triathlon competition will be held for participants on August 5. Registration and details at www.momentum4life.com/signup/kids.html.
• July 26, Santa Barbara Twilight Dirt Crit, sponsored by RideSB.com. This is the first of six short track mountain bike weekly races start at 6:20 PM at Elings Park in Santa Barbara. The races will be at least 8 laps of the one-mile course. You can race in any individual evening event, or do the whole series. Details online at www.ridesb.com, and registration at www.active.com.
• July 28, Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free race will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 4:30 PM, then ride as a group to the start. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
• July 29, Kid's Triathlon, sponsored by Santa Barbara Action Pro. There are two categories, kids age 7-10, and those 11-14. Event starts at 10:00 AM at Los Baños del Mar Pool in Santa Barbara. Bike legs are 3 kilometers for the younger kids, 5 for the older ones. Open only to those who completed the Kid's Triathlon Camp. Information at 564-5422 or email Jose Gonzalez at Jose@sbactionpro.com.
• July 31, Member Appreciation BBQ, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Bicycle Coalition. This is our fourth annual event, welcoming SB Bicycle Coalition members and their families. It will be at Arroyo Burro Beach in Santa Barbara, 1:00 PM, in the grassy area between the Watershed Resource Center and Brown Pelican Restaurant. Reservations are required, phone Gastón Renjel Bustinza at 967-3511 or Drew Hunter at 896-6579. Space is limited.

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August 2005

• August 2 , Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• August 2-August 30, Santa Barbara Twilight Dirt Crits, sponsored by RideSB.com. These five short track mountain bike weekly races are part of a six-race series. They start at 6:20 PM at Elings Park in Santa Barbara every Tuesday. The races will be at least 8 laps of the one-mile course. You can race in any individual evening event, or do the whole series. Deatils online at www.ridesb.com, and registration at www.active.com.
• August 5, Kid's Triathlon Training Camp Race, sponsored by Momemtum 4 Life. For kids aged 6-12 who participated in the two-week training camp held at UCSB. Cycling leg is two miles long. Camp focus is to educate and train children in the sport of triathlons while incorporating safety, sportsmanship, and fun. Taught by triathletes Marcie Kjoller and Dawn Schroeder. Details at www.momentum4life.com/signup/kids.html.
• August 9 , Safe Routes to School Task Force meeting, sponsored by Council of PTAs & COAST. Update on recent activities and planning for the upcoming year. Meeting at 10:00 AM, School District offices, 720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara. Direct questions to Eva Inbar at eva.inbar@verizon.net.
• August 11 , Santa Ynez Valley Time Trial, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free 8.5-mile time trial will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 6:00 PM. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
• August 12-14 , Cycling for Sight, sponsored by the Braille Institute and the Foundation Fighting Blindness. This first annual three-day, 220-mile trip starts in at the Braille Institute in Santa Barbara and ends in San Diego. It pairs sighted cyclists with vision-impaired riders on tandem bicycles. Details at www.blindness.org/event.asp?id=232.
• August 23, Oak Park 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 6:00-7:30 PM Cottage Hospital Rooms E & F, Bath and Pueblo Streets. Details from Dru van Hengel at DVANHENGEL@santabarbaraCA.gov or 564-5544.
• August 25 , Figueroa Mountain Hill Climb, sponsored by Dr J's Bicycle Shop. Part of the summer's Santa Ynez Valley Cycling Series, this free race will be on Figueroa Mountain Road. Meet at the flagpole in Los Olivos at 4:30 PM, then ride as a group to the start. For more info, contact Corey Evans at cyclist75@earthlink.net or at 688-6263.
• August 27-28, 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 Co-ed and Women Only Sprint Courses will be on Sunday. Details at www.adventours-inc.com.
• August 31, Isla Vista PAC/GPAC meeting, sponsored by Santa Barbara County. This meeting will have an update on El Colegio Road changes and UCSB development. Meeting at the University Religoius Center, 777 Camino Pescadero in Isla Vista, 6:30 PM. Details from Jamie Goldstein with the County Redevelopment Agency at 884-8050.

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September 2005

• September 3, Kid Safety Awareness Day, sponsored by Santa Barbara Sheriff Department's Carpinteria substation and Carpinteria Education Foundation. Carpinteria residents, bring your kids' bikes to get head lights and rear reflectors installed. Held in the Albertson's parking lot at Casitas Plaza, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM. To volunteer help or learn more, phone 684-4561 or email jmm2711@sbsheriff.org.
• September 4, Bicycle Show, sponsored by the Mercury Lounge. This afternoon will be an informal gathering of all kinds of two-wheeled folk to enjoy beer, BBQ, good company, and an assortment of our steeds. 1:30 PM, Goleta Beach Ride and BBQ food becomes available. 3:00 PM, The "Bike Show." 4:00 PM, Bike Toss, Tricycle Race, and Bike Jousting. First beer is free if you bike to the event. Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Avenue, Goleta. Contact Dawn at MERCURYDMO@aol.com for details.
• September 6 , Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. This is our monthly meeting on the first Tuesday of the month. It's another evening meeting, this time at Cody's Cafe, 4898 Hollister Avenue in Goleta. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting at 7:00. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• September 6 , Bicycle Coalition Board Meeting. This meeting of our Board of Directors and Advisors will take place at Ralph Fertig's home at 7:00 PM.
• September 13, Santa Barbara Car Free meeting, sponsored by the Air Pollution Control District and partners. Hear about upcoming Car Free promotions and outreach. Network with others interested in environmentally-friendly tourism. Meet at Santa Barbara Depot to catch Surfliner to Carpinteria for meeting there before return ride. RSVP required, contact Mary Byrd if you're attending, phone 961-8833 or email byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
• September 14, 101 In Motion Public Workshop, sponsored by SBCAG. Although bicycling seems to have no part in the remaining recommended transportation programs, it may still be interesting to us. 6:30 PM, at the Santa Barbara County Planning Commission Hearing Room, 123 E. Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. Some details on their web site www.101inmotion.com.
• September 14-16, Walk and Roll California, Sponsored by the California Bicycle Coalition. This is the biennial gathering of bicycling and walking advocates, consultants and government staff is expected to attract 300 participants from California. It will take place in Ventura, at the Holiday Inn. Several papers will be presented by our Bicycle Coalition members. Details at www.walkbikecalifornia.org.
• September 17-18, Santa Barbara Recharge, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Designed for participants at the above conference, but open to others. Two main events are a bicycle facilities tour of the South Coast led by Ralph Fertig, and a walking tour of Downtown Santa Barbara led by Eva Inbar. Details online, with required registration link, at www.sbbike.org/recharge/SB.pdf.
• September 17, Kinetic Sculpture Race, sponsored by nine different organizations. For a fun day, go to Ventura to watch human-powered vehicles ride over roads, sand, water and mud. It's called a race, but the real reward is fun and glory. These races started 35 years ago in Eureka, California, and now there are many around the US. Details available at www.kineticrace.com.
• September 17, Annual Fall Barbecue, sponsored by the Montecito Trails Foundation. This is the opportunity for bikers, hikers and equestrians to enjoy Montecito trails together, followed by a catered lunch. It's at the Stalag Reggi Ranch, 2349 East Valley Road, from 10:00-1:00. More details from 568-0833 or at http://montecitotrailsfoundation.org.
• September 22, North Jameson Lane Ribbon Cutting, sponsored by SBCAG. Years in the planning, nearly 2 years under construction, the widening of North Jameson Lane in Montecito is finally finished. It now has three widened bridges and continuous bikelanes between Sheffield Road and Olive Mill Road. Bike to the ceremony at the Oak Creek bridge (nearest to Sheffield) starting at 9:00 AM.
• September 25, 8th Annual Carpinteria Triathlon, sponsored by Carpinteria Parks and 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. Limited to 800 participants. Bike in mountain foothills through agricultural lands. Registration required before September 12 at www.active.com. Contact Ann Meyers at annm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us for details.

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October 2005

• October 1, Take a Kid Mountain Biking, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. This regional event is part of a nationwide IMBA campaign to introduce kids to off-road biking. It will take place at the Devereux-Ellwood Open Space. Volunteers will describe the importance of preserving natural resources at 3 ride stops. BBQ meal afterwards. Meet at the western end of Phelps Road in Goleta, time to be determined. Details from Chris Orr, chris.orr@sbmtv.org.
• October 1, Amateur National & State Team Training, sponsored by Santa Barbara BMX. Come watch local Pro Riders race with other teams. The Santa Barbara BMX nonprofit is seeking sponsorship to send a team to the Brazil world championships. Stop by to watch the action from 3:00 - 7:00 PM, Elings Park, entrance off Las Positas Road. More info at www.sbbmx.com.
• October 4, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• October 6, Sustainability Presentation, sponsored by UCSB's Office of Sustainability. This two-hour event will kick off an effort to increase "sustainability" on the UC campus. The "Natural Step" principles will be described and its framework will be adopted to the University environment. Meeting is at 1910 Buchanan Hall, from 6:30-8:30 PM. More details from Perrin Pellegrin at 893-2661 or perrin.pellegrin@dcs.ucsb.edu.
• October 9, 26th 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/ppr-flyer.pdf.
• October 14th-16th, California Mountain Unicycle Weekend, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Unicycle Club. Well a unicycle is not a bicycle, but it's pretty close, and you really have to admire the riders who venture off road with the things. This is the 10th annual 3-day event, and the first time in Santa Barbara County. Read all about it at www.sbuni.org/2005cmw.
• October 15, 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 Lisa McCollum at 682-8783. Sign up online at www.santabarbarabiketour.com.
• October 15, Trail maintenance on Jesusita Trail, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Meet at the Jesusita trailhead at 8:30. Bring lunch, plenty of water and lots of enthusiasm! You should wear long pants, sturdy shoes or boots and bring gloves, eye protection and a helmet (bike helmets are fine). www.sbtrails.org
• October 17, Full Moon Bike Cruise, sponsored by Mercury Lounge. Since it's near Halloween, consider wearing a costume to ride. Meet Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, at 7:00 PM, Cruise at 8:00 PM with a glorious full moon rising. Mostly on-road, some in the dirt. Send any questions to Dawn at MERCURYDMO@aol.com.
• October 19, Los Padres Forest Open House, sponsored by the US Forest Service. The purpose of this open house is to explain the new forest plan for Los Padres National Forest. The plan aims to balance recreational use such as mountain biking with conservation. It will be held at the Forest Service headquarters, 6755 Hollister Avenue, Suite 150, Goleta, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Read more about the plan at www.fs.fed.us/r5/scfpr.
• October 21-23, 24 Hours of Chamberlin Ranch, sponsored by SG Production. This inaugural mountain biking event takes place on the Chamberlin Ranch north-west of Los Olivos. The course is about 15 miles long over rolling hills on fire roads, single track, step descents, steep climbs, and awesome views. Camping available. Details at www.ridesb.com/24hourschamberlin.htm.
• October 26, Sustainability Day Bike Show, sponsored by UCSB's Office of Sustainability. The Bike Show is part of a day-long series of events showcasing environmentally responsible practices. The Bicycle Coalition will join others from 10:00-2:00 at information tables west of the Library, and at bike-related events. A ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM at Girvetz Courtyard. Contact Katie Maynard, 893-8027 or connect@simplylive.org.
• October 27, Marketing Car-Free Transportation, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Santa Barbara Car Free. A presentation by Ralph Fertig and Mary Byrd will be given as part of the regular meeting of the City of Santa Barbara's Transportation and Circulation Committee meeting. It's the same presentation that Fertig gave at the Walk/Bike California Conference on September 16. Meeting begins at 6:00 PM, Gebhard Meeting Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. If you can't make it, watch it on TV live or rebroadcast, or look at the PowerPoint presentation at www.sbbike.org/docs/SBCF-SBBC.ppt.

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November 2005

• November 1, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• November 3 and 5, Street Skills for Cyclists class, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and Cottage Healthcare System. 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 an optional 6 hours of on-road bicycling. The class will take place 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Nancy Mulholland is the teacher, and it will be held at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara. An optional follow-up on-road class will take place on Saturday, November 5th. Registration details here. Info from CycleSmart@sbbike.org.
• November 5, 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 5, Holiday Halves Bike Ride, sponsored by Tailwinds Bicycle Club of Santa Maria. Cruise through scenic canyons, vineyards, and ranches with beautiful vistas. The 50-mile route which includes a demanding hill climb, some mild climbs, some flats. At the end, enjoy a Santa Maria Style BBQ. Open only to Tailwinds club members and those from other bicycle clubs who register through their clubs. Additional information at www.tailwindsbc.org/HolidayHalves/index.htm.
• November 5, "New World Disorder - Unchained," sponsored by Velo Pro bike shop. The newest video from Fox-Free Ride Entertainment will be premiered locally at the Wildcat Nightclub, 15 West Ortega Street, Santa Barbara. Meet Local freeride sensation Carlin Dunne and get your signed DVD at $5.00 off the regular price. A $5.00 cover charge gets you admission and a raffle ticket to win bike prizes.
• November 8, "New World Disorder - Unchained," sponsored by Velo Pro bike shop. This is a repeat of the November 5th show, this time at Skarkeez Nightclub, 416 Stete Street, Santa Barbara. No cover and no raffle this time.
• November 9, Saving “Paradise” on the Central Coast, sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition and COAST. Ventura City Manager Rick Cole is a visionary who will put local transportation issues facing Central Coast communities in the context of global forces reshaping cities around the world. This will be televised, but come in person to see Rick live, and follow up with audiance questions. Santa Barbara City Public Works building, David Gebhard Room, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, at 7:00 PM.
• November 15, Car Free Partners meeting, sponsored by the Air Pollution Control District and partners. Hear about upcoming Car Free promotions and outreach. Network with others interested in environmentally-responsible tourism. Meet at 11:00 AM at the Hotel Santa Barbara, 533 State Street. Contact Mary Byrd with questions, phone 961-8833 or email byrdm@sbcapcd.org.
• November 15, "Still we Ride" film, sponsored by the Mercury Lounge. This free movie is about Critical Mass rides. Shown at 7:00 PM, Mercury Lounge, 5871 Hollister Avenue, Goleta. Bike cruise after with a nearly-full moon. Send any questions to Dawn at MERCURYDMO@aol.com.
• November 19, Upper Romero Canyon Trail Maintenance, sponsored by the Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Trail Volunteers. Meet at Skofield Park at 9:00 AM and carpool to Romero saddle. From there we will hike east along the ridge and work down the trail. We will break from work in time to be back at the cars about 2:30. Bring a lunch and plenty of water as this upper trail can be toasty. Sturdy high topped boots help keep the gravel out. Helmets, gloves and tools will be supplied. Contact Paul at 962-8415 of pherning@cox.net.

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December 2005

• December 3, Jesusita Trail Maintenance. sponsored by the Santa Barbara Trails Alliance. The work will concentrate on brushing, improving water control structures, and clearing slides. Bring plenty of water, lunch, sturdy boots, gloves, and a helmet. Long pants and shirt are recommended as there is poison oak. Show up at 9:00 AM at the Jesusita trail head on San Roque Road, just above the Cater water treatment plant. Further details from Chris Orr at mtbchriso@yahoo.com.
• December 6, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting. Meeting at noon, first Tuesday of the month. Community Room at the Santa Barbara Bank and Trust building, 1021 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara. Gregg Hart from SBCG will join us to discuss reauthorization of Measrue D. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
• December 8, Bicycle Coalition Board of Directors meeting. We will be meeting to discuss important dealing with Measure D renewal and other topics. Meeting 7:00 PM at Ralph Fertig's home.
• December 17, Annual Parade of Bikes, sponsored by the Goleta Valley Cycling Club. This is your chance to sparkle with holiday spirit. Deck your bike with battery-operated lights, garlands, bells, and other festive things. Wear antlers on your helmet, and other holiday clothing if you wish. Start at 5:00 PM at the World Savings parking lot, 3891 State Street, Santa Barbara, ride to SB Roasting Company for hot drinks, then back. Details from Wendy Manning, 967-2813.