Oakland Yellowjackets Bicycling Club

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BEGINNING BIKE SKILLS CLINIC-SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

As many of you might know, Mike Cox has retired as the instructor of this long-running bike skills clinic. After teaching more than 700 riders how to ride more safely and have more fun on the bike, Mike has handed over the clinic to me and my assistant, Hal Danielsen. Our first clinic will be on October 10 at the same Miller-Knox Park location in Point Richmond.

I am confident that I can continue to help clinic participants learn in a fun and safe environment. After racing for the Left Coast Cyclery team for 7 years, earning a California Triple Crown, acting as a mentor for both the Early Bird Criterium Training Series and the ‘Winner Within’ women’s racing series and becoming a USCF Coach, I feel well qualified to teach the skills covered in our clinic.

We will cover many skills during the 5 hour clinic, including basic handling, pedaling, braking, cornering and descending techniques, beginning paceline practice as well as offering helpful hints to further improve your skills. And while no one will be asked to attempt anything they are not comfortable doing, we will most certainly provide you with the necessary tools/instruction to perform the given tasks safely. Whether you are beginning rider, training for your first organized ride, or even considering racing, this clinic will provide a fun and supportive environment to help you expand your skill set.

When: July 30, 2011
Where: Bothe-Napa State Park, Calistoga, California

Three rides to choose from:
Light: 29.1 miles
Humane: 46.1 miles
Intermediate/Advanced: 43 miles

Pot Luck Picnic Sponsored by the OYJ Members

Members bring what is listed by the FIRST initial of your FIRST name

A – M: Side Dish or Salad

N - Z: Main Dish

(Please don't bring store bought potato or macaroni salads.)

Dessert will be provided by the club

Meet at Lake Merritt Fairyland Parking Lot at 6:30am to caravan
Will leave lake promptly at 6:45 am to Calistoga.
Meet at Calistoga Picnic area to start at 8:30.

Members free, Non Members $15.00

All rides start at 8:30.

Bothe-Napa State Park, 3801 St Helena Hwy N, Calistoga, CA

I was watching the TdF this morning when I caught this ad:

Normally I fast forward through all the commercials, but I caught a glimpse of the iconic San Gregorio General Store and had to rewind to see what it was all about. Then I had to rewind again when I thought I saw both cyclist scamper into the store with their shoes on. The folks at the store are particular about cyclists not wearing shoes inside. There's a huge sign right in front of the door explaining the policy, so I thought this was hillarious. You can even see the sign in commercial, which makes it even better.

We'll be stopping in San Gregorio on the Peninsula ride (A | I) on Ocotober 22.

Here's a pic of Tom in front of the store (and right next to the sign) in 2009: