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Meetings and Bicycling Events


Here's a shot from our March 4, 2008 meeting
that attracted 23 individuals, lasted two hours and covered 12 topics
of importance to local bicyclists. Photo by Ralph Fertig.

Our event listings change all the time, so check
back to see what's new. For past events from 1998 to the present,
look at the archived pages for years 1998,
1999, 2000,
2001, 2002,
2003, 2004,
2005, 2006. 2007,
and 2008.
Or use our site search engine on the left.
July 2008
- July 1, Bicycle Coalition General Meeting,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. This is another of our evening
meetings so those who cannot attend our noon Downtown meetings can
get together and help us consider bicycling improvements. This evening
we will hold our officer and board election. Madam Lu Chinese Restaurant,
3524 State Street, Santa Barbara. No-host dinner 6:00 PM, meeting
at 7:00 PM. Phone president Ralph Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
- July 12, Windmill Century, sponsored by Tailwinds
Bicycle Club. Choice of full or metric
century, or 40-mile rides out of
Los Alamos County Park over lightly-traveled roads.
Enjoy cycling past range land, vineyards,
horse farms, hills, canyons, and
yes, even windmills. Either none
or 2000 or 4000 feet of climbing. Food stops,
sag support, and dinner with Santa
Maria style top sirloin, chicken,
or vegetarian option, at the end.
Register and get info at www.tailwindsbc.org.
- July 14-18, Kid's Triathlon Camp, sponsored
by Momentum 4 Life. This camp is for
children ages 7-12 who can swim 25 yards in a pool and ride a two
wheel bike. Class takes place at UCSB, 2:30-5:00 PM. Limited to 150
participants. For more information and registration, go to
momentum4life.com.
- July 16, Highway 246/Purisima Meeting, sponsored
by Caltrans. This public information meeting will allow individuals
to learn what options are being considered for the intersection of
Highway 246 and Purisima Road northeast of Lompoc. A roundabout or
signaled intersection are possible configurations. There is an open
house from 5:30 to 8:00 PM with a Caltrans presentation at 6:30.
Verbal and written comments will be accepted. Lompoc City Hall Council
Chambers, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Lompoc. Further info from Cathy
Stettler at 549-3797.
- July 17, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored
by the City of Santa Barbara. City staff will describe the Policy
Options Report and then workshop participants
can discuss the various options. This is the first of two identical
workshops. The
workshop outcome will be drafted into a set
of Preferred Policy Options and presented to the Planning Commission
in September. Santa Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery,
40 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara, 6:00-9:00 PM. Details online
at www.YouPlanSB.org.
- July 17 & 19, Street Skills for Cyclists,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Tune up your bicycling skills
with our two-day, 10-hour class. You can
learn all about it and register online here.
- July 20, Santa Barbara Kid's Triathlon, sponsored
by Momentum 4 Life. This is the third annual kid's triathlon, open
to children aged 7-15, to help them establish a healthy
foundation for life. Limited to the first 200 applicants. Details
at www.sbkidstriathlon.com.
- July 23, Plan Santa Barbara Workshop, sponsored
by the City of Santa Barbara. City staff will describe the Policy
Options Report and then workshop participants can discuss the
various options. This is the second of two identical workshops. The
workshop outcome will be drafted into a set of Preferred Policy Options
and presented to the Planning Commission in September. Santa
Barbara Public Library, Faulkner Gallery, 40 East Anapamu Street,
Santa Barbara, 6:00-9:00 PM. Details online at www.YouPlanSB.org.
- July 28-August 1, BMX Camp, sponsored by Elings
Park. This week-long camp for ages 5-12 is the third of three.
BMX camp is designed for riders of all levels and abilities. Improve
basic skills, learn track etiquette and get a great workout in the
beautiful outdoors. Participants must bring their own helmets and
functioning bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Information and registration
at elingspark.org.
August 2008
- August 4-8, Mountain Biking Camp, sponsored
by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 7-14 is the first
of two camps. The camp is designed for riders of all levels and
abilities. Learn basic skills, trail etiquette, bike maintenance,
and riding skills. Participants will be prepared to compete in future
races at the Park. They must bring their own helmets
and functioning mountain bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Information
and registration at elingspark.org.
- August 5, 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 president Ralph
Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
- August 8, Lompoc Sprint
Triathlon, sponsored
by Lompoc Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry. This race
consists of a 500-yard poor swim, 11-mile bike ride, and 3-mile
run. Races start at 8:00 AM from the Aquatic Center, 207 West
College Avenue, Lompoc. Info and registration form at www.ci.lompoc.ca.us.
- August 11-15, Mountain Biking Camp, sponsored
by Elings Park. This week-long camp for ages 7-14 is the second
of two camps. The camp is designed for riders of all levels and
abilities. Learn basic skills, trail etiquette, bike maintenance,
and riding skills. Participants will be prepared to compete in future
races at the Park. They must bring their own helmets
and functioning mountain bikes. Daily 9:00 AM-12:00 noon. Information
and registration at elingspark.org.
- August 22-24, Santa Barbara Triathlon,
sponsored by many organizations. The Saturday Long Course
race has a bike leg of 34 miles. The Sunday Co-ed Sprint
and Women Only Sprint Courses both have a 6-mile bike leg
. There are free acer clinics on Friday. Details
and registration at http://santabarbaratriathlon.com.
- August 25, Bicycle
Coalition Board Meeting,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Our Board of Directors
and Advisors will discuss Coalition issues. Meet at Erika
Lindemann's home. Email president Ralph Fertig sb-ralph@cox.net with questions.
September 2008
- September 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 president Ralph
Fertig, 962-1479 or email him at sb-ralph@cox.net.
- September 18 &20, Street Skills for
Cyclists,
sponsored by our Bicycle Coalition. Tune up your
bicycling skills with
our two-day, 10-hour class. You can learn all about
it and register online here.
- September 20-21, Bike MS Southern California
Ride,
sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
On Saturday you can choose a 30-mile, one-day ride
out of Santa Barbara, or a 75 or
100-mile ride starting in Camarillo. All Saturday
rides end at Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara
where a beach festival with food, music and beer
garden will be waiting. Saturday night you can
be transported back to Camarillo, stay in a local
hotel, or camp. On Sunday, after breakfast, there
is a 75-mile ride back to Camarillo. Details
about the Tour at http://bikecal.nationalmssociety.org.
- September 28, 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 800 participants. Bike in mountain
foothills through agricultural lands. Start and finish
at Carpinteria State Beach. Details available at www.carpinteriatriathlon.com.
Registration required before September 18. Contact
Ann Meyer at annm@ci.carpinteria.ca.us for details.
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