Cycling

2018 July

We had 77 riders participate in 8 rides for a total of 221 miles in July. Our most difficult ride was San Ramon to Redwood road through Moraga and return via Alamo and Danville for 49 miles and 2400 feet of climbing. 

Image above (Bill C on the camera) Top: Mac, Neil Middle: Dan V, Bill B, Tom C, Howard, Jim, Dennis, Frank W, Frank O Bottom: Jerald

2018 September

On September 15th, we are riding the HopFest.  Some are riding 30 miles and some are riding 60. The money collected goes to the rotary club to help out military children.  There are about 15 micro brewery's that will be serving their beer to the registered riders at the completion of the ride.  The Hop Fest is from Noon to 5P and can be attended by anyone for a $35 fee. (Not required to be a rider)  The start and finish is in the ATT parking lot on Camino Ramon (North East lot). Link to see more detail: http://www.v3hopfest.com/index.html

 

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2018 July

 

The cycle group went on 9 rides this month.  We traveled 234 miles with a total 78 participants.  Some highlights of the month were:

• Mount Diablo -30mi
• Yountville to Calistoga loop - 46mi
• Loop around San Francisco - 26mi
• Eden Canyon - 22mi
• Collier Canyon - 34mi

Pictures of our July 26th run into San Francisco

  

 

 

Here is a shot of us having lunch in Calistoga on July 16th

Clockwise from the far left ; Dennis Goodman, Dan VanDeZanden, Bill Buhl, Jim Hughell, Dennis Wygal, John Kimes, Steve Kolda, Malcom Simpson, Bill Corbett behind the camera

  

 

L to R Dan Mahoney, Jim Hughell, Howard Stoddard, Steve Kolda, Bill Corbett, Frank Wnuk, Frank O'Neill, Dennis Good- man, Bill Buhl

 

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2016 June

 

We had an active month in June, 2016. There were  9 planned rides ranging from 23 to 42 miles in length. We rode in various directions from San Ramon or Danville to Castro Valley, Sunol, Livermore, Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Alamo and many other locations for a total of over 280 miles.

Left to right: Bill Collins, Rich England, Frank Wnuk, Tom Mullican, Russ Teves, Steve Kolda, Bill Corbett, Susan, Frank O'Neill

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2016 MAY

 

The Cycle Group rode 8 times in May 2016. The rides totaled over 240 miles of uphills, downhills, road hazards, and most of all; Lots of enjoyment while getting a little exercise. We rode through just about every city/town in the tri-valley.  At the end of each ride we stop for refreshments and discuss multiple topics. We now believe that we have solved world hunger, poverty, and politics. We are planning to send a representative to the next G20 conference to give our recommendations.

Left to right:Bill Buhl, Chuck McCormick, Jim Hughell, Tom Mullican, Bill Corbett, Rich England, and Tom Cathcart.

Also, Frank Wnuk behind the camera and Frank O'Neill not in the picture

 

L to R : Howard Stoddard, Tom Mullican, Dennis Wygal, Dave Miller, Frank O'Neill, Tom Cathcart, Bill Buhl, Neil Rollins, Russ Teves and Rich England preparing for our February 25th ride to Palomares Canyon.   We encourage riders of all levels to join us. Rides are posted weekly and members receive e-mails regarding upcoming rides about a week in advance. Contact Tom Mullican, Bill Corbett or Frank O'Neill for more information.
2015 August The month of August has improved the bottom line of any company producing bicycle tire tubes. Our Sir #128 Cycle Group has encountered more flats this month, including our bread and butter ride to Sunol, where we had 8 flats within a three hour period. What has been interesting to see is the reaction of the group to the cyclist with the flat. We have all stopped and many have chipped in with tubes, tools, advise, and help. There is a great feeling to be out with a bunch of guys that are willing to help others in need for the sake of the group rather than the individual. A great example of what makes Sirs #128 so special.
Frank O'Neill helping Rich England with his flat, and Jim Hughell adding his humor	Bill Corbett and Dennis Goodman helping Frank Wnuk fix his flat
Bill Corbett fixing his first of four flats for the day

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There were 6 SIRs who rode in the Tour de Peninsula this year on August 2.

This annual ride attracting several thousand riders each year starts in Coyote Park just south of the San Francisco Airport. The ride climbs up to Crystal Springs Reservoir and from there climbs up to La Honda for the long ride or returns from there back to the starting point. This year It was a rather cool day, but nice for climbing the hills.  Neal, Bill & Dennis W did the 56 mile ride and the King Mountain seemed much longer and higher this year.  Age could be a factor.  Surprisingly the road seemed much smoother on the downhill making the riders feel much more comfortable with the speed.  Dennis G. Tom and Chuck did the 33 mile ride and said it was challenging but doable.  They waited for the long riders and we enjoyed a drink together following the race.

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Posed before a local Sunol Ride from left to right: Jerald Cerri, Howard Stoddard, Bill Buhl, Frank O'Neill, Russ Teves, Chuck McCormick, Keith Wilson, Dennis Wygal, Tom Cathcart, Frank Wnuk, Steve Kolda, and Bill Corbett.

 

Neal Rollins changing a flat in Crockett with Dennis Goodman and Steve Kolda discussing how to avoid flats.  Neal is said to be able to change a flat in under two minutes.
 

Keith Wilson the most improved cyclist summer award, just after crossing the Al Zampa Bridge from Crockett to Vallejo.

 

Group resting in Port Costa getting ready to climb up and on to Crockett. Left to right: Dennis Goodman, Steve Kolda, Tom Cathcart, Keith Wilson, Frank O'Neill,Tom Mullican, , Dennis Wygal, and Chuck McCormick.

 

Frank O'Neill, our newest member, enjoying an open face crab/artichoke sandwich at The First Street Cafe in Benicia.

Standing from left to right: Chuck McCormick, Wendell Jeong, Keith Wilson, Frank Wnuk, Bob Turner, Jerald Cerri, Tom Mullican, Howard Stoddard and Russ Teves. Kneeling from left to right: Bill Corbett and Neal Rollins. Photograph taken by Bill Buhl.

 

Tom Mullican - our Easy Rider Leader	Dave Miller	Bill Buhl one of our longest standing cycle members
Eleven members had a great day of riding included are: Keith Wilson, Tom Cathcart, Jim Hughell, Rich England, Dennis Wygal, Bill Corbett, Bob Turner, Jerald Cerri, Russ Teves, and Tom Mullican (taking the picture was Bill Buhl).