Oakland Yellowjackets Bicycling Club

Looks like some good family fun:

RIDE WITH A RANGER ALONG RICHMOND'S BAY TRAIL

Saturdays: June 25, July 9, August 6, 2011

Time: 10 AM-12 PM

Join a National Park Service park ranger on a guided bicycle tour that will introduce riders to some of the historic resources within the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. During the 10-mile round trip ride along Richmond’s Bay Trail, cyclists will stop at several historic buildings and markers to learn about the social history of the home front during World War Two.

Tour highlights: Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park, Shimada Friendship Park, Point Isabel, Ford Assembly Plant.

Note: Helmets required for all riders. Bring your own bike, water and snacks.

Starting location: Ride will begin promptly at 10 AM, at the Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park. Directions to the Memorial.

Questions? Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 510.232.5050 x. 6622

A celebration of the Life and Accomplishments of Marshall "Major" Taylor, the first African American professional cyclist. Born in 1878, Major Taylor’s professional racing career spanned 13 years and included the world one-mile track cycling championship in 1899. He remained committed to his passion in the face of adversity and is a source of inspiration.

This celebration will include a presentation by Major Taylor biographer Andrew Ritchie, and other fun and interesting activities for youth and adults. Keeping true to the mission, this event will provide attendees with an inspirational overview of Major Taylor's life, as well as opportunities to have fun and meet other bicycle enthusiasts. Light food and beverages will also be provided.

Date: May 13, 2011 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Nevin Center 598 Nevin Avenue Richmond, CA

This event is put on by Fix the Cycle: a collaboration between members of the Building Blocks for Kids Collaborative, Bicycle Art Salon, the City of Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services, LEAP, Richmond Spokes, West Contra Costa County Adolescent and Child Health and Youth Enrichment Strategies.

Contact Person or Group: Jennifer B. Lyle, Building Blocks for Kids Collaborative

Phone Number: 510-232-5812

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Co-Sponsors: Artbike, the City of Richmond, Contra Costa Health Services, LEAP, Richmond Spokes, West Contra Costa County Adolescent and Child Health and Youth Enrichment Strategies

Learn more about Major Taylor:

• Who is Major Taylor?
• Wikipedia: Major Taylor
• Major Taylor: The Extraordinary Career of a Champion Bicycle Racer by Andrew Ritchie

Want to discuss this event? Please visit the OYJ Forum.

Bike-to-Work Day will be held tomorrow Thursday, May 12, 2011. (Download Bike to Work Day flyer.) Sponsored by the City of Oakland in coordination with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition (and funded by Oakland's share of Measure B, Alameda County's half-cent transportation sales tax), the event will feature:

• A pancake breakfast courtesy Piedmont Grocery, The Rotisserie Deli, Tully's Coffee, & Whole Foods Market!
• All-Day Valet Bike Parking by the East Bay Bicycle Coalition
• Bike safety checks brought to you by Bay Area Bikes & Wheels of Justice Cyclery with help from The Bent Spoke and The Bikery (Cycles of Change)!
• Club One day passes (showers!)
• 15% discount coupons good at Oakland's 16 bike shops during May in the goodie bags given to cyclists!
• AC Transit bus-bike rack loading demos
• Pedal Pools: rides downtown with Council members/staff and neighbors. Coordinated by Walk Oakland Bike Oakland. Get details on the Pedal Pool nearest you and plan your ride!
• A raffle with great prizes including round-trip tickets for two to Santa Barbara on Amtrak! Other great prizes include:
  • round-trip tickets for two on the Capitol Corridor
  • Club One City Center month-long memberships (2)
  • BikeLink cards (10!), for electronic bicycle lockers (aka "eLockers") Bay Area-wide
  • a Rickshaw Bag (donated by Bay Area Bikes)
  • a complimentary bike tune-up from The Bikery
  • passes to the Oakland Museum of California
  • a Bay Trail map packet
  • $30 gift certificate from Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
  • $30 gift certificate from The Trappist
  • $25 gift certificate from The Actual Cafe
  • $25 gift certificate from Commonwealth Cafe and Public House
  • $25 gift certificate from The Lake Chalet
  • $20 gift certificate from Homeroom, mac + cheese
  • and more to come!

Whether you are new to riding, training for your first organized ride, or even considering racing, this clinic is for you! The one day class, held on Saturdays/Sundays during the warmer months of the cycling season, takes place in a flat parking lot (no cars) at Miller-Knox Regional Park in Point Richmond and runs from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The cost is $55.00 per rider.

We will cover many skills during this 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 do not feel comfortable doing, we will most certainly provide you with the necessary tools/instruction to perform the given tasks safely. This clinic will provide and fun and supportive environment to help you expand your skill set.

The clinic is limited to 20 per-registered riders, and it does usually fill up. Please contact me to reserve your spot and/or ask any questions at either This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 510-704-1881. Checks should be made out to Meredith Nielsen and sent to

Meredith Nielsen
2777 9th St. #102
Berkeley CA 94710.

Bring your bike (or course!), helmet, warm clothes (clinic site is near the bay and can be chilly) and some snacks. There is water and a bathroom at the site.

For more details, download the clinic PDF.