News Archive (2006) :
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December
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 katbike2@aol.com (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 Ramirezt
CV Night at Trek La Mesa: Dec 13, 2006
Submitted by Gordy Shields, gordyshields@yahoo.com , 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.
November
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
October
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, gordyshields@yahoo.com , 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.
September
Doug Alford Dies
Submitted by Annika Alford, annikaalford@yahoo.com , 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, gordyshields@yahoo.com , 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.
August
Race Reimbursement Program
Submitted by Hugo Lepur, hlepur@gmail.com . Aug 22, 2006
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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 hlepur@gmail.com or (619) 540-6664.
March
Club Picture, Picnic, and General Meeting
Submitted by Gordy Shields, gordyshields@yahoo.com , 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.
January
Dan Plummer
Submitted by Arnie Baker, 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, icmci@cox.net
Jimena Florit, jimenaflorit@yahoo.com
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:
http://www.teamspine.com
Wake and Funeral Information
http://www.teamspine.com
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