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2008 Club Photo - Date Change - Saturday, May 31th 8:45 am Submitted by Buzz , April 27, 2008.
Due to the many Cycling Events for the month of May we have moved the Club Photo date to May 31st. This does not change the Club Picnic date, just the Club Photo. This way more members can be involved in
the Club Photo Day. It will take place during the Saturday Ride. We will leave from our normal location and head towards Fashion Valley. Once we arrive at what we use as a entrance to the Fashion Valley
Parking lot, we will travel about one block further to a grassy knoll adjacent to the San Diego Union Tribune building. Those that don't plan to ride that day can still be in the photograph as there is plenty of parking and the grass is more suitable for the photograph. Timing will be approximately 8:45am as it is minutes away from the ride start. Hope to see you there !.
Annual Cyclo-Vets BBQ - Saturday, May 10th 11 am - 3 pm Submitted by Sonja Ramirez , April, 2008.
The Annual Cyclo-Vets BBQ is on Saturday, May 10th... Mark your calendars!
Bring your family, your blanket or a chair and relax for an afternoon with friends sorry no pets.
Saturday, May 10th 11 am to 3 pm
Admiral Baker Recreation area: 2400 Admiral Baker Rd San Diego CA 92120. (This is where the BBQ was last year; same area as where the Soiree has been.) The club will provide the hamburgers, veggie burgers, the condiments, sodas, and water.
What to bring? If your last name starts with:
A - J bring a salad
K - Q bring a desert
P - Z bring side dish
BUT, it won't be a BBQ without a grill, so is there someone out there who
can provide one? We have one chef lined up, but we could use another one... could that person be you? . Please contact Sonja Ramirez at Soniaramirez [@] cox [dot] com the event organizer extraordinaire, if you can help out with a grill or work as chef.
Velodrome and Member at Large Update Submitted by Buzz , April, 2008.
Phil Coats (currently a club sponsor) will be undertaking the Velodrome liaison and Member at Large position on the Cyclo-Vets Board effective immediately. Phil's continual and successful background in track racing and involvement in in track development assists us as a club of furthering our interaction with Track Racing. Phil advised that he will be working towards putting together a track clinic should there be enough interest. He can be reached via email at coatslaw [@] gte [dot] net
Cyclo-Vets Annual Soiree to be held the evening of February 2, 2008 at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse. More details to follow!
Event chaired by Sonia Ramirez. Submitted by Kathleen Roth , Dec 2, 2007.
Nytro Special Sponsor Event – By Invitation Only! Colnago Demo Day – Saturday, December 8, 2007: Nytro Located at 940 S Coast Hwy 101 Encinitas, CA 92024.
20% discount on 2007’s…subject to availability – first come, first serve. Ride the bike of your dreams – inspired by Ernesto Colnago…ridden to victory by Eddy Merckx. Submitted by Buzz , Nov 26, 2007.
10am – 4pm Test
ride Colnago’s demo fleet – 14 bikes in all size runs
4pm – 5pm John Howard FiTTE clinic (Fitness, Training, Technique, Equipment) – bio mechanics and “THE” optimum fits only pre-Christmas Nite, Wed. Dec.12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
5pm – 6pm Wine tasting at the Gaffney’s Wine Bar (across the street from Nytro)
6pm – 7pm Continue drinking, open your wallet, and buy a new Colnago at a one-night-only discount of 20% off list!
Ride times:
10am – noon bike fit and ride.
Noon – 1pm bike fit and ride
1pm – 2pm bike fit and ride
2pm – 3pm bike fit and ride.
3pm – 4pm bike fit and ride
Please RSVP to schedule your ride…by appointment only!
Call or email Skip (skip@nytro.com)
New Saturday Morning Ride Start: Submitted by Damon Poor , October 9th, 2007.
We want to take this opportunity to remind everyone that starting
this Saturday we will be changing the start time and location of the
club ride. The new start time will be 8:30 and the new start location
is The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Mission Valley.
For those of you who are bargain shoe shoppers it is in the same
center as DSW shoes,Bookworms there is Borders and for those of us
who eat out Gordon Biersch and Kings Fish House. We pass this
location every Saturday on the ride and it is on Camino de la Reina
just past Mission Center Road. There are a few things we need to go
over on what needs to be done for this to be a successful long term
relationship.
Please remember and keep in mind that The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
are looking forward to our business so it is important that we give
our business to them and support them while we are utilizing their
facities.Plesae, also make sure that before the ride that we not clog
up the front of the store and move to the stated staging/parking area
we rode to last Saturday. In order to comply with the agreement with
the Shopping Center Managemet it is imperative that we ONLY PARK IN
THE DESIGNATED AREA.
If you are approached by anyone saying that we can't meet there
please be courteous in your reply and direct them to either Buzz
Burnett or Kevin Gilbert as they have been in contact with
Westfield's management and we have been given the ok and welcome to
be there. This will further fortify our relationship quickly.
\When we return from our ride and you if drove down take your bike to
your car if possible so we can cut down some on the number of bikes
at the coffee shop. If you rode down we will let you know where to
put your bike. Please do not place them in front of other shops or
block any doorways or walkways.
As always it is best to be courteous to the other customers and
conduct yourselves in a manner that sheds a positive light on the
club. We want to let everyone know that we are a positive group in
the community . As before, please pick up after ourselves before we
leave and try and help the employees of the coffee shop. This
includes when we use the restrooms. It may take a couple of weeks for
the employee's of the coffee shop to get adjusted with the volume of
business that we will be giving them so be patient with them and
thank them for having us.
If we follow these guidelines and use common sense we can call this
home for a long time all mutually benefit from an enjoyable central
location.
Ride Safe, Cyclo-Vets BOD .
2007 Cyclo-Vets only pre-Christmas Nite at TREK Submitted by Gordy Shields , Sept 22, 2007.
Cyclo-Vets only pre-Christmas Nite at La Mesa Trek Store:
Annual Trek Store , 8495 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa; Cyclo-Vets
only pre-Christmas Nite, Wed. Dec.12 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Current 2008 members only, no family or guests, must show membership card.
Lite refreshments, drinks, door prizes, special deals, and the usual 20% off all items!
Next Years Board of Directors
Submitted by Darryl MacKenzie, , Jun 19, 2007.
Cyclo-Vets:
You only get out of our club what you put into it.
The Cyclo-Vet Board of Directors http://cyclo-vets.org/board_dir.htm guides the direction of the organization. We need ‘new blood’ as well as seasoned board members to effectively steer the club. Want to help guide the future of our organization? Know someone who would be a good Cyclo-Vet Board member? Now is the time to provide your input to the next year’s club administration, beginning October 1.
The club has created a Nominating Committee to select the board members for 2008. The members of that committee would benefit from your input. Please get your comments to them. Our schedule is to have a draft slate of officers by the end of the month.
The Nominating Committee consists of:
Darryl MacKenzie, Committee Chair, DarrylMacKenzie@Cox.Net, 619-303-7316
Julie Griffin JoeRhea@SBCGlobal.net, 619-445-7349
Sherry Newsham snewsham@sdcoe.k12.ca.us, 760-753-9014
We look forward to
hearing from you.
2007 Club Photo
Submitted by Tom Coat, , Jun 13, 2007.
High resolution link:
2007 Club Photo
If you would like a free print of the 2007 San Diego Cyclo-Vet photo that can be picked up at Village Coffee, please email MasterLink editor Tom Coat at .
Bike Path Cleanup
June 16, 2007
Submitted by Julie Hamilton, , Jun 13, 2007.
Don't forget! This Saturday, June 16, 2007
Cyclo-Vets is going to take the
Annual Club Photo and Picnic
time to give back to the community. We
will be cleaning up the bike path
that runs from Qualcomm Stadium,
past the tank farm to the terminus of Murphy
Canyon Road.
Meet
at the terminus of Murphy Canyon Road at 11:00 am. We will supply
surgical gloves (latex free) and trash bags. We will move from Murphy
Canyon
Road to the Stadium and expect to be done by Noon.
Look
forward to seeing you all there proudly flying the club colors!
Julie Hamilton
President
San Diego Cyclo-Vets
May 12, 2007
Submitted by Kathleen Roth, , Apr 23, 2007.
Save the Date for the Annual Club Photo and Picnic
Saturday, May 12th (The day before Mother's Day)
Club Photo
Meet at Village Coffee Shop at 8:00 AM for
the annual photo
Camera shot is at 8:15 AM
Annual Picnic
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
New Location: Admiral Baker Golf
Course
Same place as the Soiree in January, outside under the Gazebo
Not at Mission Bay
Plenty of room for Frisbee, horseshoes, etc.
More details to come!
Event organizer is Sonia Ramirez.
If
you wish to volunteer to help, please contact her at
soniaramirez@cox.net.
Steve Skwarlo Rides LiveStrong
Submitted by Steve Skwarlo, , Apr 3, 2007.
March 28, 2007 I was accepted as part of Team LIVESTRONG. Our Team is 140 strong and will ride RAGBRAI XXXV in July. This my second year in support of the LIVESTRONG Challenge. I was part of the Orange County LIVESTRONG Challenge last year. This event is a Grassroots Fundraising event. It's a special event aside from the three main rides in Portland, Philadelphia and Austin. Lance Armstrong will join us on RAGBRAI. Learn more at
http://www.myspace.com/lancearmstrongfoundation
Team LIVESTRONG
has a special personal connection. I rode support for the 2005 Tour of
Hope (TOH). The story is on Race Reports
October 10 and September 29, 2005. Team LIVESTRONG is
lead by Chris Brewer who rode the 2003 Tour of Hope and works at LAF.
Chris Millard, one of the 2005 TOH
National Team riders assigned to me, is on Team LIVESTRONG. The
connection with the TOH is a bonus, I can hardly wait to
meet my friends in Iowa.
We will be supporting the fight
against cancer and riding our bikes. Taken
together that's a dream come true!
Vic Monteleon Memorial Ride
January 27, 2007
Submitted by Kathleen Roth, , Jan 19, 2007.
As most of you know, our Saturday ride leader and chief story-teller, Vic Monteleon, passed away in November. As a way to honor our friend and fellow club member, the Saturday, January 27th ride has been designated as The Vic Monteleon Memorial Ride.
We will ride social pace from Village Coffee to Doyle Park. From Doyle Park, take your usual route and pace (for some of us, it's still a social pace) and we'll meet back at the coffee shop for socializing and treats.
Special guest for this ride will be Vic's identical TWIN brother, George, who we are expecting to join us from the east coast for this ride and to attend the Soiree. If you haven't met George, well, what can one say about a twin of Vic's?? I believe they have the same the story-telling gene!
I hope that you will join me on the first part of the ride to honor a member who so loved his Saturdays with us.
Keep the rubber side down, folks.
Display of Champions at Soiree
Submitted by Gordy Shields, , Jan 14, 2007.
The three panel display of Cyclo-Vets world, national and state champions will be on view at the Soiree.
Those who
viewed it Trek store during Cyclo-Vet night expressed both praise and
appreciation for the work done by Bonnie Gabriel and Gordy Shields in
putting it together.
"I'd hoped
more of our former and even some of our present members would respond with
pictures and stories," said Gordy. "I plan to keep adding to the display
and eventually feature the achievements of individuals who have brought
fame to the club."
After the
Soiree the display will be returned permanently to the Trek store in La
Mesa."
Cyclo-Vets Soiree
Submitted by Kathleen Roth, , Dec 2, 2006.
Date: Saturday 1/27/2007
Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Where: Admiral Baker Golf Course Club House
2400 Admiral Baker Road, Bldg 3604
San Diego, CA 92120
Directions: I-15 to Friars Rd. (east), left on Santo Rd.
Admiral Baker entrance on right
What: Dinner buffet of salad, pasta primavera, roast pork, chicken, vegetables
Iced tea, coffee, dessert bar (you will not leave hungry!)
No host bar
Program, raffle, and a special tribute to Vic Monteleon
Charge: $12 per member, $20 per guest
RSVP: Required…. To Kathleen Roth
By January 12th to (preferred)
858-627-0697 (less preferred)
Then... mail your check made out to “San Diego Cyclo-Vets”
Must be received by 1/12 to:
Kathleen Roth
5355 Rim View Way
San Diego, CA 92124-1820
Event Organizer: Sonia Ramirez
CV Night at Trek La Mesa: Dec 13, 2006
Submitted by Gordy Shields, , Nov 30, 2006.
All Cyclo-Vets: Renew your memberships now so that you can attend the Cyclo-Vets only night (NO GUESTS) at the Trek Store on Fletcher Parkway in La Mesa on Wednesday, December 13 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Light refreshments and drinks, door prizes, special discounts on certain items and a 20% discount on all items as usual.
Vic Monteleon
Submitted by Al Gordon, November 8, 2006.
Vic passed away last night at home in his sleep.
There will be a Memorial Celebration for Vic at his
house at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 18. You are invited to attend and may
want to bring some finger food to share. The address is 9821 Dunbar Lane, El
Cajon, CA, 92021.
If you would like to contact Angie, please wait a
few days. Please also refrain from sending flowers. If you would like to
make a contribution in Vic's memory, you can send a check made out to "Aztec
Doberman Rescue". Checks should be mailed to Pat LaCour, 8648 Via Helena, El
Cajon, CA, 92021.
Vic, we're going to miss you.
Al Gordon
CV Makes Mark at World Senior Games
Submitted by Gordy Shields,
, Oct 20, 2006.
10 Cyclo-Vets attended the Huntsman World
Senior Games in Oct. in St. George, Utah together with 10,000 seniors
age 50 and over from 52 countries participating in 22 sports.
There were four races- a Hill Climb, TT, RR, and
Crit.
Those medaling at 5 year increments licensed riders
were Jack Palmer (Age 75-79, 2 Bronze), Dave Deichman (age 70-74, 1 Bronze),
Gordy Shields (age 85+, 4Golds and Overall Jersey winner), Julie Kaplan (
age 50-54,1 Gold,2 Silvers, 1 Bronze. Julie also tried for a new 40Km
National Record and missed it by less than a minute).
Others racing were Bob Bitterlee (impressive placing in age 50-54 for first time racing), Chuck Gilbert, Jim Easterling, Ed Renger, Don Peters, Bonnie Gabriel.
Gordy into Huntsman WSG Hall of Fame
Submitted by Gordy Shields,
, Oct 20, 2006.
On October
10, I was one of 9 athletes and the only cyclist to be chosen for the
inaugural class of inductees into the Huntsman World Senior Games Hall
of Fame--celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Games.
When you consider
that there have been over 70,000 entrants in those years, to be chosen was a
real honor.
There was an
inductee banquet that Chuck Gilbert and I attended where I received a Memory
Book and a beautiful Commemorative Crystal Set. Then my name was read off by
the Governor of Utah at the opening ceremonies. My picture was also placed
on a wall at the Dixie Convention Center.
At
the cyclists' awards dinner I was voted to receive the 2006 Dave Richardson
Award for Exceptional Devotion to the Spirit of Cycling--a complete
surprise!
Equally impressive is the fact that I was the second Cyclo-Vet to receive the award in six years, Chuck Gilbert being the first.
Doug Alford Dies
Submitted by Annika Alford,
, Sep 24, 2006.
I'm not sure if
any of you knew well my Father, C. Douglas Alford ("Doug"), but I know
he was a very active member of Cyclo-Vets in the early-to-mid 90's
(the time Arnie/Gary were Presidents).
I wanted to let you know that he passed away on Friday of pneumonia. He
always looked back with great fondness on his cycling days, and especially
on his participation in various Masters Nationals.
He ultimately stopped cycling after his third serious accident in 1997 &
took up the sport of golf (perhaps a bit safer for him!).
If you know of any Cyclo-Vet friends whom might know & remember him, I would
appreciate it if you could pass on this information.
I'm writing to inform you of his passing, but also because I'd like to try
to identify the actual races he placed in during his competitive years with
Cyclo-Vets. We have some ribbons & such, but I don't have the details on
which races he participated in and how he placed. I'd like to highlight this
information in his obituary, as he was so proud of those years. Is this
information you might be able to help us find?
Dad's memorial service is being planned now and we'll pass on the details if
this is of interest. I suspect his obituary will also be in the
Union-Tribune with the same details sometime this coming week. Thanks so
much for any help you can provide.
Kind regards, Annika Alford
PS -- Thought
it would be fun to let you know that Dad passed on his love of cycling to
me, and I now enjoy the sport up in the Bay Area.
Display of Champions
Submitted by Gordy Shields,
, Sep 21, 2006.
All those wishing to be included in the Display of Champions please return the biography and a picture in the envelope provided. Thanks Gordy Shields (619) 444-6425
Race Reimbursement Program
Submitted by Hugo Lepur, . Aug 22, 2006
The Cyclo Vet's calendar race season is nearing an end. It's time to fill out the attached race form to be eligible for points reimbursement. This is just another great benefit for being a Cyclo-Vet member! If you decide you do not need nor want the reimbursement, you can always donate it back to the club. But the club only benefits if you complete the form and send it in. Read the attached for requirements. Any questions please contact Hugo Lepur at or (619) 540-6664.
Club Picture, Picnic, and General Meeting
Submitted by Gordy Shields, , Mar 16, 2006.
Updated by Kevin Gilbert, , Apr 11, 2006.
Mark Your Calendar
Club Picture
Saturday, May 13
Gather at 8:00 AM, picture at 8:15 AM
Corner of
Ward Rd. and
Rancho Mission Rd.
Ride from Village Cafe at 8:30 AM
Wear a club jersey, please
Club Picnic, Annual Beach Party, and General Meeting
Saturday, May 13
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Corner of East Mission Bay Dr. and De Anza Drive Mission
Bay Park
Free hamburgers, hot dogs ,soft drinks.
Members (A-M) bring salad for 4
Members
(N to Z) bring dessert for 4
An
amendment to the by-laws is before the general membership and it asks to
amend [Article VI-Meetings, Section 1. Regular membership meetings of the
Cyclo-Vets shall be held at least quarterly.] The amendment is for (2)
two general membership meetings in lieu of (4) four. A quorum for voting
shall consist of one-tenth (1/10) of the total membership.
Dan Plummer
Submitted by Webmaster, , Jan 2, 2006.
Updated Jan 5, 2006.
Note: There is another San Diego rider with the same name.
Former Cyclo-Vet Dan Plummer, who moved to Northern California a few years ago, was out riding and hit by a falling tree New Years day. He died instantly.
Dan was 39 years old and single.
Press Story
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/13536432.htm
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/13538040.htm
Local Memorial Ride
This is an open invitation to everyone.
We are planning a Memorial Ride for our friend Dan Plummer who was recently killed by a falling tree in Northern California on January 1st 2006.
The
ride is schedule to start at 8 AM on Saturday January 21st 2006 from
Starbucks at Rancho San Diego.
The
loop will be on roads from the area that we used to ride with Dan,
tentative route is Lyons Valley and Honey Springs.
We will have a memory book for people to write their own thoughts, remembering Dan, sharing stories, or simply sign in.
This
book will be send to Dan’s family.
Helmets are required.
Ride will happen rain or shine.
If it rains, we may do a different loop from the same start location.
Cyclists of all abilities are welcome and encouraged to attend
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like to help.
Contacts
Kathy McIntyre
Jimena Florit
Local Memorial
International Center at UCSD
Wednesday January 11, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.
Detailed info: Link
Contact: Valerie Polichar <valerie@ucsd.edu>
Bay Area Memorial Ride
Los Altos, CA, January 15th, 9:00 AM.
Ride, services, and more information from his Northern California team:
Wake and Funeral Information
News from The Front
--CV member Rob Gaeta is serving in IraqSubmitted by Rob Gaeta, , Nov 15, 2005.
Good evening everyone - After a long convoy today (yes, they are actually more fun than they look like on CNN) my address has changed but now is relatively permanent.
Here it is:
SGT Rob Gaeta
CHARLIE Company
228th Forward Support Battalion
2/28 Brigade Combat Team
APO AE 09381
I'm at a pretty big airfield facility we seized from the Iraqis. We went running today and saw a bunch of MiG-21's and MiG-29's lined up, half-buried in the desert - an attempt by the Iraqi Air Force to hide their planes from coalition forces.
We had a three traumas come into Charlie Med last med, all of them ISF (Iraqi Security Forces) who had gunshot wounds due to negligent discharge (i.e. they were trying to clear their weapons and shot each other by accident because they didn't pay attention to the safety procedures the Marines and soldiers taught them).
Two lived, one died. I'm on duty tonight so I need to run. Talk to everyone soon. I look forward to your emails.
Rob
Submitted by Rob Gaeta, , Nov 12, 2005.
Hi everyone - Here's my first official installment of the Al Anbar Files:
We got into Baghdad this morning from Kuwait. Didn't get all of my duffels of the pallet off the C-17 when the compound at Sather started taking small arms fire. I borrowed some ammo from an outgoing British trooper and joined an ad hoc patrol. We didn't find anyone.
I had to then take a 2 hour helo (CH-46) ride out to our FOB in Al Anbar province. This area is controlled/patrolled by 2 MEF assets, so I'll be working in a predominantly Marine environment for the next several months. We took more fire in the bird over Fallujah.
I just got into the LZ near our FOB (can't say exactly where) and I had a minute to check email and I wanted to let everyone know my address:
SGT Rob Gaeta
CHARLIE Company
2/28 FSB
2nd Brigade Combat Team
APO AE 09362-9997
I'm a little fried from about 12 hours of traveling today, so I'll send more later. I'm going to try to find the Call Center and make some calls. Keep in touch.
Rob
Member Only
Night at Trek Bicycle Superstore
Submitted by Kathleen Roth
Oct 7, 2005.
8495 Fletcher Parkway,
La Mesa (Don’t go to Kearny Mesa!)
Cyclo-Vet members only. No guests.
Wednesday, December 7th, 7 – 9
pm
Light refreshments will be served.
Drawings for Prizes
Special deals on bicycles, equipment,
clothing, etc.
Representatives from major bicycle
suppliers will be there to demonstrate products and answer questions.
Directions: I-8 to Fletcher Parkway
turnoff. Continue on Fletcher Parkway past Baltimore and Jackson. Right
turn on Grossmont Center Drive. Right on road parallel to trolley line to
the store. Ample parking.