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20% off! Sports Basement Special Shopping Event: 4/1 - 4/9

Milinda
 

Hi Riders,

Sports Basement (one of our Primavera sponsors) is offering FFBC and Primavera riders a special 20% off discount! The discount is available in-store and online April 1 - 9, 2023. 

Click on this LINK to get their coupon - print it out (or save it on your phone) and head over to Sports Basement for some great deals!  Please read the details (not valid on trips, rentals, services or bikes). To take advantage of this offer, you will need the discount code.  We have also published this offer on the FFBC website.
Happy shopping!

Milinda


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Mid-Week Morning Ride 3/29/2023 Canceled

Al Quintana
 

The weather forecast calls for more rain and possible thunderstorms tomorrow, so I'm canceling the Mid-Week Morning Ride for 3/29/23. The ride now becomes a Show and Go.

Stay safe, everyone!!

Al Quintana

"You don't stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing."

FW: [wwbc] Mt Hamilton Closed Yesterday

Debbie Frederick
 

 

As below:

 

From: wwbc@... [mailto:wwbc@...] On Behalf Of Sterling Watson
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:26 AM
To: wwbc <wwbc@...>
Subject: [wwbc] Mt Hamilton Closed Yesterday

 

Yet another road closure

 

Yesterday we found Mt Hamilton closed at the top of the first climb at the section where there was one way control on the weekend.  This is before the descent to Grant Ranch Park. It was definitely closed as they were doing serious roadwork.   According to CalTran web site, the road is open.  According to Google Maps that stretch is closed until May 29.  There is another section even lower down marked closed until Jul 2023 which I'm sure is wrong since we rode past it. According to quickmap.dot.ca.gov it's closed from 3 springs to Quimby until July 2023.   Beware if you are planning Mt Ham soon. 

 

Anyone know of a more reliable source of information?

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Tour de Hills Canceled

Barry
 

We haven't done a regularly planned Tour de Hills ride since February 14!  We relocated one close to home to beat the wind and rain, replaced one with a PRS make-up ride, and canceled the rest.  Tomorrow's ride is yet another cancellation.  Rain by 10 a.m. and high winds.  Sad to say, April showers are forecast for next Tuesday.  (I don't get the honor of canceling that one.)

I am happy to announce that a lot of people have volunteered to work the Primavera, and many have done their taxes and streamed old movies.  There are still several open Primavera volunteering opportunities, especially as you scroll to the bottom of the list, including some new opportunities with the workers' ride and the pizza party.  
FW: [wwbc] Mountain Home Rd Closure

Debbie Frederick
 

 

 

From: wwbc@... [mailto:wwbc@...] On Behalf Of Joseph Kuspa
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2023 2:40 PM
To: wwbc@...
Subject: [wwbc] Mountain Home Rd Closure

 

Mountain Home Road was still closed this morning for major tree trimming.  The picture below was taken at Manzanita Way.  I was told that they were scheduled to complete the job this week but, due to the coming rains, it will probably be next week before Mountain Home Road is opened.

 

Btw, check out the guy at the top of the tree and the treetop that he cut off that's being lowered to the ground by the crane.  That guy earned his pay today.

 

Joe

 



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Bikes for sale. Please respond directly to Simone Archer

Joyce Tanaka
 



All,
Former FFBC Cinderella training series graduate is selling two bikes. Please respond directly to Simone Archer-Contact info listed below.

I have women's Sequoia Specialized Bike
extra small 50.5 horizontal by 47 vertical XS. $500 firm
Also buyer gets side travel bag, 2 tear bike stand etc.

My husbands is coda Jamis also small $250

Both excellent condition.

Simone Archer
510 676 3938

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~Joyce
Re: Monday Morning Donut Ride

Robert Miller
 

Hi Rob,

 

It all sounds great. So I’m clear on the parking area for the start. Should we just park on the side of the street in the area noted on the route map start? Is there enough parking there?

 

Thanks,

Bob

 

From: info@ffbc.groups.io <info@ffbc.groups.io> On Behalf Of Robert Tashjian via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2023 8:25 PM
To: info@ffbc.groups.io
Subject: [public info] Monday Morning Donut Ride

 

Recovering Riders!

 

Tomorrow should be a great day for a donut ride! The weather looks great, sunny, warmer than Sunday with decreasing wind. Ride is 46mi, flat, M-paced with regroups every 10mi or so. We will meet across from the Isherwood Staging Area at 8:30 for an 8:45 roll. Note that we will NOT be going by the usual MMRR pickup/regroup places. The first regroup will be a bio-break at the porta-potties at the first parking lot inside the Don Edwards gates.

 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40681366

 

Hope to see you tomorrow,

Rob

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Monday Morning Donut Ride

Robert Tashjian
 

Recovering Riders!

 

Tomorrow should be a great day for a donut ride! The weather looks great, sunny, warmer than Sunday with decreasing wind. Ride is 46mi, flat, M-paced with regroups every 10mi or so. We will meet across from the Isherwood Staging Area at 8:30 for an 8:45 roll. Note that we will NOT be going by the usual MMRR pickup/regroup places. The first regroup will be a bio-break at the porta-potties at the first parking lot inside the Don Edwards gates.

 

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40681366

 

Hope to see you tomorrow,

Rob

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MMRR Route Change!

Robert Tashjian
 

Recovering Riders!

 

There is a route change for the Monday Morning Recovery Ride this Monday, Mar 27. Ride is 46mi, flat, M-paced with regroups every 10mi or so.

 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40681366

 

Back by popular demand and the whim of the ride leader, we will ride across the Dumbo and down to the south bay. There will be a nourishment stop at Roger’s Deli&Donuts in Mountain View. Meet across from Isherwood Staging at 8:30 for an 8:45 roll. First regroup will be at the porta potties in the Don Edwards Visitor Center where we will stop bio break before braving Marshland Rd if you wish to start the ride there. Right now the weather looks excellent with the rain holding off until late Monday night. I’ll update again Sunday night.

 

Rob

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FW: [wwbc] Fwd: FYI: Road Conditions -new closures

Debbie Frederick
 

 

 

From: wwbc@... [mailto:wwbc@...] On Behalf Of David Schorow
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:11 PM
To: wwbc <wwbc@...>
Subject: [wwbc] Fwd: FYI: Road Conditions

 

More road information from a ride today.

David

 

On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 2:54 PM Mike Adams wrote:

On today's ride we were stopped by police and not allowed to go thru on Woodside Road. About a 100 foot section between Portola Road and Tripp Road is closed.  They wouldn't even let us walk our bikes thru. We had to ride back to Sand Hill / Whiskey Hill to get back to the Pioneer. FYI...

Mike 
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone

 

 

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MId-Week Morning Ride 3/22/23 Canceled

Al Quintana
 

The forecast calls for continued wet weather tomorrow morning, and I believe that hazardous riding conditions will exist for cyclists, too. Therefore, I am canceling tomorrow's Mid-Week Morning Ride, which now becomes a Show and Go.

Be safe, everyone!!

Al Quintana

"You don't stop playing because you get old. You get old because you stop playing."

Re: Fw: Grizzly Peak Century Registrations Still Available!

Colin Moy
 

They are adding beer at the finish.

On 03/20/2023 8:31 PM Andrew Sass via groups.io <andrew.sass@...> wrote:



It is a good ride and their registrations are way off this year

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Jessica Jensen <centurychair@...>
To: Andrew Sass <andrew.sass@...>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023, 12:28:08 PM PDT
Subject: Grizzly Peak Century Registrations Still Available!

Grizzly Peak Century

Lazy Bear

We've received an inordinate amount of precipitation this year, but we can weather this storm together by looking forward to riding the Grizzly Peak Century in May - during what will most certainly be a lovely spring experienced along our fabulous course. There's just no drought about it - you'll want to secure your spot in the Grizzly Peak Century while you still can! You can register here for the 30, 50, 75, or 100 mile course, or the new gravel course as well! Registration prices go up next month so be sure to register now at the current price of $90. You can grab a t-shirt too while they're still available. We can't wait to host you for our annual party-on-two-wheels!
 
See you there!
Jessica Jensen
Grizzly Peak Century Chair
Grizzly Peak Cyclists
www.grizz.org
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Tour de Hills Canceled

Barry
 

Canceled or Cancelled?  Some use the first, and others use the second.  (The calendar events have the second.)  Here's something to read while not riding:  https://www.grammarly.com/blog/canceled-vs-cancelled/.  Same rules apply to modeled, fueled, labeled, rivaled, traveled, shoveled, tunneled, etc.  Try them with two 'els' and see how they look.  Of course, use whichever one you like.

Tomorrow's ride is canceled.  We will try the Pi ride again next Tuesday.  
Fw: Grizzly Peak Century Registrations Still Available!

Andrew Sass
 

It is a good ride and their registrations are way off this year

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To: Andrew Sass <andrew.sass@...>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023, 12:28:08 PM PDT
Subject: Grizzly Peak Century Registrations Still Available!

Grizzly Peak Century

Lazy Bear

We've received an inordinate amount of precipitation this year, but we can weather this storm together by looking forward to riding the Grizzly Peak Century in May - during what will most certainly be a lovely spring experienced along our fabulous course. There's just no drought about it - you'll want to secure your spot in the Grizzly Peak Century while you still can! You can register here for the 30, 50, 75, or 100 mile course, or the new gravel course as well! Registration prices go up next month so be sure to register now at the current price of $90. You can grab a t-shirt too while they're still available. We can't wait to host you for our annual party-on-two-wheels!
 
See you there!
Jessica Jensen
Grizzly Peak Century Chair
Grizzly Peak Cyclists
www.grizz.org
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Re: [member discussion] Primavera 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

Jacques Giovanola
 

Hi,

 

I will be at the locker on 4/24 probably sorting out and putting away the signs, but I am willing to give a hand for other chores.

 

Jacques Giovanola

 

From: discussion@ffbc.groups.io [mailto:discussion@ffbc.groups.io] On Behalf Of Colin Moy
Sent: dimanche, 19 mars 2023 16:45
To: info@ffbc.groups.io; discussion@ffbc.groups.io
Subject: Re: [member discussion] Primavera 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

 

Hi FFBC'ers and guests,

We're just about a month away from the BIG DANCE!!!...  Thanks everyone for stepping up and filing empty slots.  There's a few without any volunteers that could use your help. Please consider asking your family, friends, or neighbors to help.

 

I've also added two more NEW SLOTS:  Monday, 4/24 locker cleanup and Sunday, 4/30 pizza party set up help.

 

Thank you for your support.

 

FFBC Primavera Committee

Colin Moy

On 02/23/2023 11:57 AM Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:

 

 

Members are stepping up, we jumped from 30% to 50% of slots filled this week.  Needless to say, some slots are completely EMPTY!

 

As Sophie notes, we need your T-shirt size by TOMORROW, 2/24 or no later than next Tuesday, 2/28.  Any shirt size orders will be a best guess and no guarantee you'll get your size.  Volunteers also get these FREE benefits:

 

  • Ride the routes (with supplied rest station drinks, snacks, & SAG - assuming we get volunteers... hint, hint),
  • Swag bag, 
  • Appreciation pizza party,
  • And many more :)

 

FFBC membership not required to volunteer, so feel free to invite your friends (or non-friends), co-workers, neighbors, and/or family.  There's plenty of slots dates other than the Primavera event day.  Thank you.

 

Colin Moy

FFBC Committee

On 02/21/2023 4:43 PM Sophie Chang Saeed <telluraves@...> wrote:

 

 

I am sorry, Colin, but we don’t have 30 days for the volunteers to order their exact size. I need to get the order in next Friday at the latest. I’d prefer to send the order in this Friday but if it helps to get a more accurate number, I am willing to wait until next Friday.

 

I am just a little nervous because I have never personally worked with this particular printer before, even though the club has. The number of shirts I will be ordering will be based on the numbers you would provide me up to that point and will also be informed by data from past Primavera events, provided to me by Susanna. Thanks for understanding.

 

Sophie Chang Saeed



On Feb 21, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:

Hi All FFBC Members,

Just adding on to Andy's earlier email today.  Please look at other slots that desperately need volunteers.  Counting down approximately:

 

  • 30 days to order your exact size FREE VOLUNTEER T-shirt orders
  • 60 days to the big event

Thank you for those who are working more than one slot.

 

Colin Moy

FFBC Committee

On 01/18/2023 10:21 AM Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:

 

 

Hi FFBC Members,

It's that time of year again to show your club spirit!  The Primavera Committee has been working hard and now we need your help to put on the best rides in the East Bay or maybe the whole Bay Area or maybe California?

 

Sign up here for as many slots as you can and invite friends and family members.  Check out the custom design (coming soon!) for your FREE volunteer T-shirt made by our very own club designer, Sophie Chang Saeed.  Yes, she also designed the Primavera jersey and sock!

 

For club members only, you will receive a discount for the ride jersey (sorry not the socks).  Please check the web site for instructions. Login first, then your membership will automatically post your discount. NOTE:   ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 7.

 

We appreciate everyone's contribution and let's make this another successful ride event.

 

Colin Moy

Primavera Volunteer Coordinator

Re: Primavera 2023 Volunteer Sign Up

Colin Moy
 

Hi FFBC'ers and guests,
We're just about a month away from the BIG DANCE!!!...  Thanks everyone for stepping up and filing empty slots.  There's a few without any volunteers that could use your help. Please consider asking your family, friends, or neighbors to help.

I've also added two more NEW SLOTS:  Monday, 4/24 locker cleanup and Sunday, 4/30 pizza party set up help.

Thank you for your support.

FFBC Primavera Committee
Colin Moy

On 02/23/2023 11:57 AM Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:


Members are stepping up, we jumped from 30% to 50% of slots filled this week.  Needless to say, some slots are completely EMPTY!

As Sophie notes, we need your T-shirt size by TOMORROW, 2/24 or no later than next Tuesday, 2/28.  Any shirt size orders will be a best guess and no guarantee you'll get your size.  Volunteers also get these FREE benefits:

  • Ride the routes (with supplied rest station drinks, snacks, & SAG - assuming we get volunteers... hint, hint),
  • Swag bag, 
  • Appreciation pizza party,
  • And many more :)
FFBC membership not required to volunteer, so feel free to invite your friends (or non-friends), co-workers, neighbors, and/or family.  There's plenty of slots dates other than the Primavera event day.  Thank you.

Colin Moy
FFBC Committee
On 02/21/2023 4:43 PM Sophie Chang Saeed <telluraves@...> wrote:


I am sorry, Colin, but we don’t have 30 days for the volunteers to order their exact size. I need to get the order in next Friday at the latest. I’d prefer to send the order in this Friday but if it helps to get a more accurate number, I am willing to wait until next Friday.

I am just a little nervous because I have never personally worked with this particular printer before, even though the club has. The number of shirts I will be ordering will be based on the numbers you would provide me up to that point and will also be informed by data from past Primavera events, provided to me by Susanna. Thanks for understanding.

Sophie Chang Saeed

On Feb 21, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:

Hi All FFBC Members,
Just adding on to Andy's earlier email today.  Please look at other slots that desperately need volunteers.  Counting down approximately:

  • 30 days to order your exact size FREE VOLUNTEER T-shirt orders
  • 60 days to the big event
Thank you for those who are working more than one slot.

Colin Moy
FFBC Committee
On 01/18/2023 10:21 AM Colin Moy <moyboys@...> wrote:


Hi FFBC Members,
It's that time of year again to show your club spirit!  The Primavera Committee has been working hard and now we need your help to put on the best rides in the East Bay or maybe the whole Bay Area or maybe California?

Sign up here for as many slots as you can and invite friends and family members.  Check out the custom design (coming soon!) for your FREE volunteer T-shirt made by our very own club designer, Sophie Chang Saeed.  Yes, she also designed the Primavera jersey and sock!

For club members only, you will receive a discount for the ride jersey (sorry not the socks).  Please check the web site for instructions. Login first, then your membership will automatically post your discount. NOTE:   ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 7.

We appreciate everyone's contribution and let's make this another successful ride event.

Colin Moy
Primavera Volunteer Coordinator

Cancelled: Sunday Social

Vijai Soori
 

Dear friends,
Due to wet and rainy conditions I am unfortunately cancelling the Sunday Social today.

Vijai 
Cinderella Short (30 Mile) Ticket for Sale $30, Regular Price $45

Judy Young
 

Need to sale Cinderella 30 mile ticket.

Selling for $30, Regular price $45

Saturday, April 15

Las Positas College, Livermore

Contact me directly for transfer instructions.

Thanks.

Judy Young

sjsyoung3@...



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Re: PRS #11 M+ Pace: Morgan Territory - Also Moved to TOMORROW, Saturday, March 18

Dale Wolford
 

Dear PRS M+ Riders,

Due to the rain forecast on Sunday, we’re also moving to Saturday. The M+ riders will be signing in with Donna and the M group tomorrow as I’m unable to lead. Sorry I can’t join you as I’m camping in Big Sur that day.

Please see Donna’s instructions below and have a great ride!

Dale


On Mar 17, 2023, at 7:16 AM, Donna Luporini Kaplan <luporini@...> wrote:



PRS #11 M Pace: Morgan Territory

When  Sat, March 18, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Where  Diablo Vista Park, 1000 Tassajara Ranch Dr, Danville, CA 94526

Description  Length: 56 miles; Elevation: 3800 feet
Terrain: 4; Pace: M

Route changed!  Let's get back in the swing of things.

Northbound I-680 in Sunol/Pleasanton Between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue will be CLOSED.  You may want to take I-580 to I-680 northbound instead.

Meet at 8:30 am for an 8:45 am start.  Start at Diablo Vista Park. Snack in Clayton. Stop at Morgan Territory Staging Area. Thru Collier Canyon. Up Windemere. Back to the start.

Be prepared to be self-sufficient as we only have one convenient stop to purchase snacks and drinks.  Bring plenty of snacks, water and tubes.

RideWithGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35487631

Rain, significant chance of rain or poor riding condition cancels. A ride cancellation email will be sent to https://ffbc.groups.io/g/info/topics on the morning of the ride if it is cancelled (no email means the ride is on). If you are unsure of the ride status, call or text ride leader.  

Forecast:  https://bit.ly/3TlplET

M: Donna Kaplan, luporini@..., (415) 584-7621
M: Sophie Chang Saeed: telluraves@..., (510) 508-2211

 
PRS #11 M Pace: Morgan Territory - Moved to TOMORROW, Saturday, March 18

Donna Luporini Kaplan
 

PRS #11 M Pace: Morgan Territory

When  Sat, March 18, 8:30am – 3:30pm

Where  Diablo Vista Park, 1000 Tassajara Ranch Dr, Danville, CA 94526

Description  Length: 56 miles; Elevation: 3800 feet
Terrain: 4; Pace: M

Route changed!  Let's get back in the swing of things.

Northbound I-680 in Sunol/Pleasanton Between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue will be CLOSED.  You may want to take I-580 to I-680 northbound instead.

Meet at 8:30 am for an 8:45 am start.  Start at Diablo Vista Park. Snack in Clayton. Stop at Morgan Territory Staging Area. Thru Collier Canyon. Up Windemere. Back to the start.

Be prepared to be self-sufficient as we only have one convenient stop to purchase snacks and drinks.  Bring plenty of snacks, water and tubes.

RideWithGPS:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35487631

Rain, significant chance of rain or poor riding condition cancels. A ride cancellation email will be sent to https://ffbc.groups.io/g/info/topics on the morning of the ride if it is cancelled (no email means the ride is on). If you are unsure of the ride status, call or text ride leader. 

Forecast:  https://bit.ly/3TlplET

M: Donna Kaplan, luporini@..., (415) 584-7621
M: Sophie Chang Saeed: telluraves@..., (510) 508-2211

 
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